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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 

November 24 - December 1, 2023

NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

November 2023

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 by attending several events on and off campus. You can view the fill WSU campus events calendar here. Please direct questions to ana-center@wright.edu.

Navajo Rug Presentation

Thursday, November 30, 3:30-5pm

019 Student Union


Join us for this presentation by Wayne Stark, Career Consultant in the College of Liberal Arts and advisor to IACSA. Wayne will bring over 20 rugs to show and share about their history and ongoing significance. Contact wayne.stark@wright.edu or ana-center@wright.edu with questions or for accommodations.

Bonfire and Pemmican

Thrusday, November 30, 5:30pm

Hamilton Hall Plaza


Following Wayne Stark's Navajo Rug Presentation, join IACSA at for a bonfire hangout and an opportunity to try Pemmican (Native dried meat) to close out WSU's Native American Heritage Month programming.

SunWatch Indian Village: Free Admission

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. Guided tours of the village are available on Sundays at 2pm.

ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS

Women's Center Book Club

Tuesday, November 28, 12-1:30pm

023 Student Union, Culture & Identity Centers


Come and discuss your latest reads in a safe, supportive, and fun environment! Bring lunch, bring a friend, and let's chit chat about books!

Winter Open Mic & Karaoke

Thursday, November 30, 7-9pm

019 Student Union, Culture & Identity Centers


Sing your heart out, share your poetry, perform a monologue, tell some jokes, or otherwise take the spotlight and show off your stuff in a supportive, festive environment!

Chosen Family Feast and Queer Prom

Saturday, December 2, 6-10:30pm

Endeavor and Apollo Rooms, Student Union


Complete the RSVP online


Join the LGBTQA+ Center for Chosen Family Feast followed by Rainbow Alliance's fifth annual Queer Prom.


Chosen Family Feast is intentionally held between Wright State's Fall Harvest and winter breaks. It is an opportunity for WSU's LGBTQA+ community to celebrate the holiday season with their chosen family and friends. Enjoy a free dinner with refreshments, a raffle, and a chance to expand and create deeper connections with your chosen family! 


Admission is free but RSVP is required for dinner due to limited space.


The LGBTQA+ Center will be accepting donations for the LGBTQA+ program fund.

ON CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES

Nimisha H. Patel Activism Award

Apply by December 8


This scholarship is awarded annually to a Wright State Student who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to community and/or campus activism in the spirit of social justice and inclusivity. Open to all continuing WSU undergraduate and graduate students who have at least one semester remaining before graduation and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. The scholarship award is $1,000 and may be awarded to more than one recipient. Please use the link above for more information and to complete your application.

OPPORTUNITIES OFF CAMPUS

City of Cincinnati Fall 2024 Co-op/Internships

$17.20-$25.10/hour; no prior work experience required

Cincinnati, Ohio; Apply by December 6 at 4pm


The City of Cincinnati's Department of Transportation & Engineering is accepting online applications for the part-time/seasonal position of Co-op/Intern in the Division of Engineering. This co-op/internship is an opportunity for college students (undergraduate and graduate) to gain work experience in the public sector under the guidance of supervisor(s) to assist in providing design services for the resurfacing of streets, the design of new subdivision streets, the design of new bike trails and other construction projects, and works with larger teams of professionals, both city and private sector architects, engineers, planners and government officials.

Call for Research Participants

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.

Jobs with Mechanical Services & Design Inc.

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

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.

Red background with white words PROUD TO BE AN IIE AMERICAN PASSPORT PROJECT INSTITUTION

Want Free Admission to the

Dayton Art Institute?

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.

Building facade of Dayton Art Institute at 456 Belmonte Park N in Dayton zip code 45405
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Submissions and/or changes to events must be (re)submitted through the form no later than Wednesday, 5pm.

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.

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.

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

Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Room available at

023 Student Union during the Culture and Identity Centers regular hours.

Recurring Meetings or Events

Please send meeting information to harney-davila.3@wright.edu.


  • Abilities -- Biweekly Fridays (Next December 1), 4-5:30pm, 023B Student Union
  • Asian Student Association -- Biweekly Wednesdays (Next December 6), 2:30-3:30pm, 023E Student Union
  • Amigos Latinos -- Biweekly Fridays (Next December 1), 3-4:00pm, 023T Student Union 
  • Black Student Union -- Biweekly Mondays (Next November 27), 6:45-7:45pm, 145 Medical Sciences
  • Indigenous American Culture Student Association -- Biweekly Tuesdays (Next November 28), 3:30pm-4:30pm, 023E Student Union
  • Muslim Student Association's Friday Prayer -- Weekly Fridays, 12-3 pm, 008 Student Union (Rathskeller)
  • Rainbow Alliance -- Weekly Wednesdays, 6-7:00pm, 023 Student Union, LGBTQA Center
  • UCIE Study Abroad Pop-in Advising -- Weekly Wednesdays, 2-4pm, 224 Student Union
  • Veteran and Military Center D&D Group -- Weekly Wednesdays, 5:30pm, 131 Allyn
  • The Women's Center's Gurrrl Talk Radio Show -- Biweekly Thursdays (Next November 30), 1-2pm -- listen on WWSU 106.9 FM or online
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