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Culture and Identity Centers 

Asian & Native American Center | Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center

Disability & Neurodivergence Cultural Center | Latino Center | LGBTQA Center | Women’s Center 

Fall Semester Preview - August 11, 2023

The Culture and Identity Centers have moved!

The Culture and Identity Centers spaces at Millett Hall 140-158 and 108a Student Union are now closed. We are putting the finishing touches on our new spaces in 019 and 023 Student Union. Please stay tuned for more information about our re-opening!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Postponed: Native Wildflower Planting

Community Service Opportunity

Friday, August 11

Due to rainy weather and muddy soil this week, this event is postponed. Please stay tuned for information about rescheduling.

Have you seen the hill of wildflowers between parking lots 10 and 11 at WSU this summer? Would you love see more gorgeous sites like this on campus? The Indigenous American Culture Student Association (IACSA) invites volunteers to help them clear a bed of ivy and plant in its place seeds of wildflowers and pollinators native to this region.

Established Leader Retreat

Sunday-Tuesday, August 13-15

Current student leaders are encouraged to participate in the Established Leader Retreat. This is a great opportunity to learn more about your own leadership and meet other leaders to build collaborative partners for the 2023-24 academic year. Click to register through Engage.

Inclusive Excellence Refreshments Tent

at First-Year Move-in

Wednesday & Thursday, August 23-24, 9am-2pm

The Woods Residences, between Hickory & Hawthorn Halls

New students and families are invited to take a break during move in! Stop by the Inclusive Excellence tent for cold drinks, popsicles, music, and to mingle with university leaders and the Culture and Identity Center staff.

Sweet P's Handcrafted Ice Pops will be featured beginning at noon each day––enjoy a fresh fruit, handcrafted popsicle made with whole and organic ingredients––while supplies last!

First Weekend with the Culture & Identity Centers

First Weekend provides incoming students opportunities to get acclimated on campus, meet faculty and staff, learn about student services, participate in events, and more! Please join the Culture and Identity Centers (CIC) for several events, listed below. Please check Engage for the full, detailed, up-to-date First Weekend Schedule.

Getting Rowdy with Dr. Emily

Friday, August 25, 3 opportunities during "Sessions for Success," 2-4pm

007 Student Success Center

Join LGBTQA director and sex educator Dr. Emily Yantis-Houser for a quick and dirty Q&A session. Bring your most exciting, brain-stimulating questions, as Dr. Emily helps you prepare for navigating sexual experiences as a first-year college student and beyond. Safe sex kits are provided.

"Get Over It" Resiliency Training

Friday, August 25, 3 opportunities during "Sessions for Success," 2-4pm

145 Medical Sciences

Let's face it: new beginnings are hard. Join Women's Center director Bobbie Szabo and Clinical Psychologist Szilvia Jenei from Counseling & Wellness for a session that will help you address adapting to the college environment and bouncing back quickly in times of stress.

Student Organizations Expo

Friday, August 25, 4-6pm

Student Union Atrium

Browse over 100 student organizations you can join, including those that work closely with the CIC such as Abilities, Amigos Latinos Student Association (ALSA), Asian Student Association (ASA), Black Student Union (BSU), Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance (FMLA), Indigenous American Culture Student Association (IACSA), Rainbow Alliance, and so many more.

Silent Disco, hosted by the Women's Center

Friday, August 25, 8-11pm

023 Student Union, Culture & Identity Centers

Step onto the dance floor and immerse yourself in a world of music at the Women's Center's silent disco––bring your own headphones! Attendees can choose from curated Spotify playlists or plug into their personal music collections. The karaoke machine will be available, too, if singing is more your style.

Hike in Runkle Woods with the ANA Center & IACSA

Saturday, August 26, 10-11:30 am

meet at 023 Student Union, CIC

Join the ANA Center and IACSA for a walk in the campus woods with Indigenous students, community members, and Indigenous Studies faculty. Wear comfortable shoes (no open-toed shoes) and clothing. Insect repellent and water bottles are encouraged.

Taco Lunch with the Latino Center

Saturday, August 26, 12-2pm

019 Student Union, Multicultural & Identity Lounge

Meet Latino student leaders and learn how the Latino Center can help you be successful this semester. Enjoy games, FREE TACOS, and giveaways while connecting with your Wright State campus familia. Everyone is welcome; you don't have to be Latino to be a friend.

Boba Break with the ANA Center & ASA

Saturday, August 26, 2-4pm

023 Student Union, CIC

Stop by the ANA Center to mingle with Asian/Asian American student leaders and for a refreshing fruit tea with popping boba––while supplies last!

Crafternoon at the LGBTQA Center

Saturday, August 26, 2-4pm

023 Student Union, CIC

Stop by the LGBTQA Center to make cute decorations for your new dorm room or apartment!

Self-Care at the Women's Center

Saturday, August 26, 2-4pm

023 Student Union, CIC

Stop by the Women's Center for rejuvenating activities like nail painting and sheet masks as well as empowering discussions about gender equity at WSU.

Culture & Identity Centers Welcome Reception

Wednesday, August 30, 3-5pm

023 Student Union, Culture & Identity Centers

Please join the Division of Inclusive Excellence in welcoming the Wright State community to the new Culture and Identity Centers. We will also celebrate its newest space, the Disability and Neurodivergence Cultural Center, with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Fall Fest

Friday, September 1, 10am-2pm

North Lawn

WSU's annual, beginning of the year table fair with activities, food trucks, inflatables and much more! Stop by for freebies, good food, and to explore all you can be involved with on campus in 2023-24. See Engage for full event details.

Speedfriending at the

Culture & Identity Centers

Wednesday, September 6, 3:30-5:30pm

019 Student Union, Multicultural & Identity Lounge

An opportunity to meet new friends, build your community, and get familiar with the new Culture & Identity Center spaces in the Student Union. See Engage for full event details.

La Comida: Latino Center Fall Welcome

Thursday, September 7, 12-2pm

019 Student Union, Multicultural & Identity Lounge

Celebrate the start of the semester with the Latino Center. Enjoy FREE food, giveaways, Latin beats, meeting Latino student leaders, making new friends, and learning about how the Latino Center can help you be successful at WSU. See Engage for full event details.

Student Assistant, Asian and Native American Center

$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. Apply on Handshake. Questions can be directed to ana-center@wright.edu.

Resident Assistants, Housing and Residential Life

RAs must be available to begin training on the morning of August 13, 2023

Recruitment is primarily for the Honors, Hamilton, and Woods Residence Halls. Apartment staffing is filled.

Resident Assistants are provided a single furnished room as part of the semesterly compensation as well as a partial meal plan (amount to be announced). In addition, they are offered exceptional leadership development opportunities through one on one supervision and group mentorship; professional networking opportunities within the field of college student housing and beyond; skill development through practicing communication, administrative follow through, and professional development sessions; and direct and indirect emergency response and triage practice. Click here to review requirements and qualifications and/or apply. Questions can be directed to housing@wright.edu.

NEWS FROM THE CENTERS

Wright State hosts inaugural Latino Center Summer Program for high school students

Seventeen area high school students participated in Wright State University’s inaugural Latino Center Summer Program, which offered them the opportunity to learn college success strategies, get tips on career readiness and receive hands-on experiences with the university’s six colleges. Read the full story on Wright State Newsroom.

Wright State staff, students a big part of Asian American storytelling project, "Asian in Ohio"

When people think of Asian American communities, Chinatowns such as in San Francisco or New York come to mind. But the Midwest––Ohio in general and Dayton in particular––has pockets of Asian Americans who might go unnoticed or be misperceived. Now, though, individual stories about those of Asian descent, including several from Wright State University, are coming to light through a special project called “Asian in Ohio” produced by Midstory, a Toledo-based nonprofit media group. Read the full story on Wright State Newsroom.

IN OTHER NEWS

Need a Passport?

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.

Submissions and/or changes to events must be (re)submitted through the form no later than Wednesday, 5pm.

The Culture and Identity Centers are busy setting up the new spaces in 019 & 023 Student Union. Stay tuned for updates about our re-opening.

Raider Food Pantry

Please follow the above link for information about their services through the summer.

The Student Caregiver Pantry is now part of the Raider Food Pantry, please use the link above.

Lactation Rooms

Available at:

• 052 Biological Sciences
• 110 Oleman Hall
• 118 Allyn Hall (temporary)
• 023TE Student Union - Administrative Office Wing

To obtain key code to access the lactation rooms email bobbie.szabo@wright.edu