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November 3 - November 11, 2023 | |
ELECTION DAY
Tuesday, November 7
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Have you made your voting plan for the 2023 Election? Ohioans are voting on two statewide issues regarding reproductive rights and the legalization of recreational marijuana, in addition to a host of elections in local communities. Early voting is available through November 5; polls are open Tuesday, November 7 from 6:30am to 7:30pm; and absentee ballots should be postmarked by end of business November 6. For more information visit the Ohio Secretary of State website or your county board of elections page. | |
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH | |
Wright State University's Indigenous American Cultural Student Association (IACSA) and the Asian and Native American Center (ANA) invite you to recognize Native American Heritage Month across the next five weeks. Although NAHM is recognized nationally in November, the celebrations on campus will begin October 25 and run through November 30. Please direct questions to ana-center@wright.edu. Please view the full calendar here. | |
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Friday, November 3, 4:30-6pm
131 Allyn Hall
Along with the Student Veterans Association, the ANA Center and IACSA invite you to a screening of The Warrior Tradition, the nationwide Community Documentary Night choice for November 2023. This film tells the astonishing, heartbreaking, inspiring, and largely untold story of Native Americans in the United States military. Why would they put their lives on the line for the very government that took their homelands? The film relates the stories of Native American warriors from their own points of view – stories of service and pain, of courage and fear. Those interested can also register here to join the nationwide virtual discussion of the the film on Sunday, November 5 at 7pm.
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Monday, November 6, 10am-8:30pm
University of Dayton, Kennedy Union
The Native Peoples of the Americas Colloquium is an annual gathering that shines light on Indigenous Peoples’ history, culture and spirituality through presentations, films, performances and workshops. The Native Peoples of the Americas Colloquium is coordinated by a planning committee of University faculty and staff, and local indigenous scholars and activists. Please view the full schedule and location details using the link above.
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Monday, November 6, 7pm
The Human Race Theatre, 126 N. Main Street
Set in a waiting room at Kettering Hospital, Waiting for Ella by Michael London (Seneca) is the story of four Native American friends living in Dayton, Ohio, who struggle to stay together after the leader of their a capella singing group, Tohtónha, has a health crisis and may no longer be the visionary that keeps them together. Play runtime is 80 minutes and tickets are $10. The ANA Center has a limited number of tickets available to students for this performance; email ana-center@wright.edu for details.
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Saturdays & Sundays, 10am-4pm
2301 W River Rd
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, SunWatch Indian Village and Archeological Park, a museum preserving the history of the regions’s 12th century Fort Ancient Indians, welcomes visitors with free admission each weekend during the month of November.
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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK
October 30-November 3
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International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the Wright State University Center for International Education (UCIE) and the US Departments of State and Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States. Please direct questions to askucie@wright.edu or call ext. 5745. View the full schedule here. | |
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Faculty-focused Brown Bag Lunch
Friday, November 3, 1-2pm
224 Student Union, UCIE Office
Bring your lunch and learn from Dr. Wakiuru Wamwara from Marketing, who will she share her experience in developing an ambassador program for studying abroad in Germany at FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences!
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Friday, November 3, 5-10pm
Apollo Room, Student Union
Join the Muslim Student Association to express solidarity, peace, and commemoration through poetry, statements, and tradition.
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ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS | |
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Friday, November 3, 12:30-3pm
Parking Lot 2, Student Union
Black Women Striving Forward will be collaborating with the Black Voters Matter Fund to educate students on the importance of voting in the upcoming election in November.
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Friday, November 3, 5:45-7:45pm
Student Union Gym
Join Black Women Striving Forward to compete against your peers in a game of dodgeball!
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Saturday, November 4, 9am-12pm
El Puente Learning Center, 22 Notre Dame Avenue
Volunteer with the Latino Wellness Clinic! The focus of the monthly clinics is increasing access to quality healthcare for the underserved populations in East and North Dayton. The clinics will connect attendees with community resources and FREE health screening services. For questions contact Yanil Ramirez at ramirez.44@wright.edu.
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Sunday, November 5, 5-6pm
020 Rike Hall
Join the Raider Pups for a Halloween-themed meeting with sweet treats and games!
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Monday, November 6, 5:00pm-6:30pm (faculty/staff) OR
Tuesday, November 7, 7pm-8pm (students)
160 Rike Hall
The Black Student Union invites community members to learn about and discuss various issues Black students experience at WSU as well as efforts to address issues of inequality.
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Wednesday, November 8, 12-2pm
01 Market Table, Student Union
Stop by to meet Raider Pups and learn more about the organization!
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Thursday, November 9, 9am-12:30pm
Apollo Room, Student Union
Volunteer with the Latino Center to welcome and help host over 200 Latino high school students visiting the Wright State campus!
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Thursday, November 9, 5:30pm-12:30am
Apollo Room, Student Union
Join the celebration of Festival of Lights where students, faculty and their families are welcome to enjoy performances and free delicious Asian Food. The festival of lights brings luck, happiness and peace for everyone.
This celebratory event is hosted and sponsored by the Indian Student Association, Chinese Club, University Center for International Education, Korean Club, and the College of Engineering and Computer Science!
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Saturday, November 4, 11am-3pm
Mt. Enon Baptist Church,1501 W Third St
Join the Ohio Women’s Alliance Action Fund (OWA+AF), New Voices for Reproductive Justice (NVRJ), and Ohio Families Unite for Political Action and Change (OFUPAC) are joining together to launch OH YES Reproductive Justice Blitz to build community and mobilize Black voters around voting YES on Issue 1 for Reproductive Freedom! Both OWA and NVRJ are the only Black led Reproductive Justice organizations working on voter education, advocacy, and protecting abortion access in the state of Ohio.
Come out and join us for food, music, fun, and community! All are welcome. Please bring your family, friends, and neighbors!
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Black Experiences with Reproductive Care
Tamika Odum, a PhD candidate in the department of Sociology at the University of Cincinnati seeks participants for a study that aims to understand Black experiences with reproductive care and ultimately to improve the relationships between healthcare providers and those they serve. Participants must be 18+ years of age; identify as Black, and live in Ohio, Kentucky, or West Virginia; and have ended or considered ending a pregnancy. Participants can receive a $100 gift card for their time. Follow the link above to register for participation.
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Follow above link to review position descriptions, benefits, and apply
Mechanical Services & Design Inc. has several openings for work in HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, and more in the Dayton and Cincinnati areas. For all positions, candidates must have a High School Diploma/GED or high school equivalent; be able to pass a drug screening, physical, and 50lb lift test; as well as pass a background check and hold a valid driver’s license. Questions can be directed to Brittney Cline, bcline@msdinc.net.
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Saturday, December 2, 6-10:30pm
Endeavor and Apollo Rooms, Student Union
Join the LGBTQA Center and Rainbow Alliance for Chosen Family Feast followed by the fifth annual Queer Prom. Admission is free and we will be accepting donations for the LGBTQA+ program fund. We will be offering raffle baskets again this year!
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Did you know the University Center for International Education can process US passport applications right here on campus?
You may even be eligible for a FREE passport!
The Institute of International Education (IIE) American Passport Project Wright Passport Grant aims to break down one of the barriers to meaningful international travel by funding passports for Raiders. Learn more about eligibility and apply here. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Questions can be directed to studyabroad@wright.edu.
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Did you know students and employees can use their Wright1Card to check out one of WSU's two DAI membership passes from the Dunbar Library?
Each pass will admit up to two adults and four youth (under age 26). Passes available on a first come, first served basis; please check the library catalog for availability. Visit the DAI's website for more information about admission or to view information about exhibits and events at DAI.
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Submissions and/or changes to events must be (re)submitted through the form no later than Wednesday, 5pm. | |
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The Culture and
Identity Centers
019-023 Student Union
M-Th, 8:30am-8pm
F 8:30am-5pm
To learn more, please visit our websites.
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Raider Food Pantry
055 Student Union
For hours and to make an appointment, please complete the webform located here.
The Caregiver and Personal Care Pantry formerly at the Women's Center is now part of the Raider Food Pantry, please use the link above.
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Lactation Rooms
Available at:
- 052 Biological Sciences
- 110 Oleman Hall
- 118 Allyn Hall (temporary)
- 023 Student Union
To obtain key code to access the lactation rooms email bobbie.szabo@wright.edu
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Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Room available at
023 Student Union during the Culture and Identity Centers regular hours.
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Recurring Meetings or Events
Please send meeting information to harney-davila.3@wright.edu.
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Abilities -- Biweekly Fridays (Next November 3), 4-5:30pm, 023B Student Union
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Asian Student Association -- Biweekly Wednesdays (Next November 7), 2:30-3:30pm, 023E Student Union
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Amigos Latinos -- Biweekly Fridays (Next November 3), 3-4:00pm, 023T Student Union
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Black Student Union -- Biweekly Mondays (Next November 6), 6:45-7:45pm, 145 Medical Sciences
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Indigenous American Culture Student Association -- Biweekly Tuesdays (Next November 14), 3:30pm-4:30pm, 023E Student Union
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Muslim Student Association's Friday Prayer -- Weekly Fridays, 12-3 pm, 008 Student Union (Rathskeller)
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Rainbow Alliance -- Weekly Wednesdays, 6-7:00pm, Rainbow room
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UCIE Study Abroad Pop-in Advising -- Weekly Wednesdays, 2-4pm, 224 Student Union
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Veteran and Military Center D&D Group -- Weekly Wednesdays, 5:30pm, 131 Allyn
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The Women's Center's Gurrrl Talk Radio Show -- Biweekly Thursdays (Next November 16), 1-2pm -- listen on WWSU 106.9 FM or online
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