Mail from the Wright State University
Culture and Identity Centers
Asian & Native American Center | Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center
Disability & Neurodivergence Cultural Center | Latino Center | LGBTQA Center | Women’s Center
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September 15 - September 22, 2023 | |
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
September 15 - October 15
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Friday, September 15, 8-10 pm
The Woods Basketball Court
DJ Estrella will spin Latin beats to liven up the Woods in neon fashion to kickoff Amigos Latinos' celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!
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Saturday, September 16, 11am-11pm; parade at 12pm
Riverscape Metro Park, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, Ohio
Kick off the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month by volunteering at Dayton's Hispanic Heritage Festival anytime between 11am-11pm. Enjoy Latin foods, live music, connecting with the local Latino community, and so much more! You can also join the Latino Center and the Amigos Latinos' float during the parade, which begins at 12pm. To join the parade and/or to volunteer at the festival, email catherine.hernandez@wright.edu.
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Daily, September 18-22, 8:30am-5pm
023T Student Union, Latino Center
Increase your knowledge of Latino countries and leaders by visiting with the Amigos Latinos Student Association throughout the week. Answer trivia questions, provided by the School of Social Sciences and International Studies, for a chance to win raffle prizes!
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Friday, September 15, 11:30am-1:30pm
Student Union Market, Table 01
Join IACSA in commemorating Orange Shirt Day--a day of remembrance for the Indigenous boarding schools and their legacies--on October 2. In preparation, they are selling paper shirts, wooden pins, and t-shirts priced from $1 to $25. All proceeds will go toward the WSU Native Student Scholarship Fund.
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Friday, September 15, 3:30-5:00pm
019 Student Union, Multicultural & Identity Lounge
WSU faculty and staff event only.
This event, originally established in the 1990s to support women faculty in obtaining tenure, has been reimagined to create a sense of community, facilitate networking, and address the unique needs of women and gender-expansive faculty and staff. The event will feature light refreshments, an update on the state of women at Wright State, speed networking, and a discussion on how the Rendezvous can best serve the community.
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Friday, September 15, 4:30-6pm
023B Student Union, Disability & Neurodivergence Culture Center
Join ABILITIES for a free and enjoyable afternoon of board games with friends in the new space!
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Monday, September 18, 10am-3pm
Endeavor 156, Student Union
Exhibit: 10am-3pm
Talk by Dr. el-Hakim: 11am
The Black History Mobile Museum, founded by Dr. Khalid el-Hakim, is a travelling exhibit of Arican-American history and culture featuring over 10,000 artifacts of Black memorabilia from the slavery to hip-hop culture. The tabletop exhibit will be open to faculty, staff, students and the WSU community.
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Tuesday, September 19, 6:30-8:30pm
083 Group Exercise Studio C, Student Union
Join the Indian Student Association for an exhilarating dance club session! Get ready to groove alongside our vibrant community and discover exciting new dance moves or share your own!
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Wednesday, September 20, 1-3pm
023N Student Union, Women's Center
Make something for the upcoming Sex Week Art Show or simply join us at the Women's Center for a creative and enjoyable time! Unleash your inner artist by painting, drawing, coloring, knitting, crocheting, or simply relaxing in our space while enjoying some music. Supplies provided at no cost while they last.
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Wednesday, September 20, 2:30-4pm
131 Allyn Hall, VMC Conference Room
Discover the secrets to achieving your goals at our workshop, emphasizing persistence, habits, and motivation for both short-term and long-term objectives. Learn how to set your own success milestones, breaking free from external benchmarks like the military services.
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Friday, September 22, 8-9pm
Campus Recreation Park
Grab your jacket and sweaters and join University Center for International Education for a bonfire and s'mores -- come enjoy the music and hang out with your friends!
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Saturday, September 23, 6-10pm
Student Union Atrium
The Sapphire Jubilee is the signature fundraiser for the African American Alumni Society Scholarship and helps support the mission and work of the Bolinga Center at Wright State University. Enjoy a night of music, dancing, and an array of African dishes, all while supporting African American students' success at Wright State. Tickets can be purchased online.
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Saturday, October 7, 12-2pm
Nutter Center Arena
The Amigos Latinos Gala is a night of food, dancing, live music, awards, and a silent auction, all while giving back to scholarships for Latino students at Wright State. This gala is the signature fundraiser for the Amigos Latinos Scholarship and helps support the mission and work of the Latino Center. Tickets can be purchased online.
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Saturday, October 21, 6-9pm
019 Student Union, Multicultural & Identity Lounge
Celebrate 30 years of Wright State University's Women's Center, established in 1993. The evening will include a formal sitting in Endeavor, Student Union--featuring Keynote Speakers Juliet Fromholt and Jocelyn Robinson of WYSO--followed by a reception in the Women's Center (023 Student Union). Space is limited; RSVP via Engage to attend.
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OPPORTUNITIES AROUND CAMPUS | |
$10.10/hour; undergraduates with work study preferred
The ANA Center seeks up to two highly motivated, energetic, organized, creative, and committed student assistants who are dedicated to supporting the mission of ANA. On a daily basis, student assistants will interact with faculty, staff, students, and other visitors to the Culture and Identity Centers and the ANA Center. Student assistants are expected to be personable, timely, organized, work in a diverse environment, have working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, demonstrate excellent customer service, be able to follow through with assigned tasks, communicate with AD about needed support and clarification; and have a clear understanding of the services and mission of ANA. Email ana-center@wright.edu to express interest.
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$10.10/hour; undergraduates with work study preferred
The Division of Inclusive Excellence is looking for highly motivated, energetic, organized, creative, and committed student associates who are dedicated to supporting the mission of the Division. On a daily basis, student associates interact with faculty, staff, students, and other visitors to the Division. Student associates are expected to be personable, timely, organized; open to work in a diverse environment; have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs; demonstrate excellent customer service; and have a clear understanding of the services and mission of the Division of Inclusive Excellence. Apply on Handshake. Questions can be directed to mia.honaker@wright.edu.
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Apply by September 30; workshops run October through March
Up to two students will be selected to represent WSU in the Ohio International Consortium's "Introduction to International Education" Workshop Series. This series is designed for students curious about careers in international education but who have not yet had an international experience. Participants will explore careers in international education, have an opportunity to job shadow and network with leaders in the field, and learn how to document this experience during their job search. Students who complete the program will be reimbursed for the cost of their first passport. Follow the link above for full details and to apply. Questions can be directed to michelle.streeter@wright.edu.
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Friday, September 22, 10am-4pm
Sponsored by Asian American Dreams and the Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership, this virtual career fair is an opportunity for current undergraduate and graduate students, recent graduates, and young professionals, to engage with employers across a variety of public and private sectors. Participants have the opportunity to schedule 1:1 interviews and informational group sessions with employers. This event is free for all attendees.
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Register by September 30
The National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) of Greater Dayton's Teen Summit provides high school students with resources and skills that they can utilize to make changes in their school around topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This year, the theme is "Stigma: Overcoming Discrimination and Supporting Healing." Teen Summit will host 20 high schools in the Greater Miami Valley region. The Teen Summit encourages students to build networks of passionate youth leaders in their district. As a group, these leaders build projects to impact their district and community. NCCJ is in need of motivated college volunteers to help facilitate. Facilitators are responsible for leading their assigned group of high school students through the exercises as they work through the curriculum. Volunteer trainings are available October 10 and 12, the Teen Summit is on October 19. Interested volunteers can register using the link above. Questions can be directed to Ryan Jeffery, rjeffery@nccjgreaterdayton.org.
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Follow above link to teview 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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New Cultural and Identity Centers space will bring everyone together in the Student Union
There were a lot of smiles and cheers from Wright State University students as the new Cultural and Identity Centers space was officially opened in the Student Union on August 30. The centers are located in 023 Student Union, a highly visible location across from WWSU 106.9 FM, the student-run radio station. Read the full story on the Wright State University Newsroom.
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Need a Passport?
Did you know the University Center for International Education can process US passport applications right here on campus?
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-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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Student Organization Meetings
Please send student organization meeting information to harney-davila.3@wright.edu.
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Abilities -- Biweekly Fridays (Next September 22), 4-5:30pm, 023B Student Union
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Asian Student Association -- Biweekly Wednesdays (Next September 27), 2:30-3:30pm, 023E Student Union
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Amigos Latinos -- Biweekly Fridays (Next September 29), 3-4:00pm, 023T 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, Rike Hall 157
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