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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
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September 8 - September 15, 2023 | |
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Friday, September 8, 11-11:45am
131 Allyn Hall, Lot #10
The Wright State Veteran and Military Center (VMC) will be dedicating the Caption Shawn L. English Champion Garden, located directly outside the VMC, with a ceremony and a reception. To RSVP, please contact Kathy Kuntz at kathy.kuntz@wright.edu or call 937-775-2620 to receive a parking pass.
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Friday, September 8, 12-3pm
Rathskeller Student Union
The Rathskeller has been reserved weekly for Muslim members of the WSU community to perform Friday Prayer.
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Monday, September 11, 5-7pm
047 Rike Hall
Join us for the Black President's Panel to learn more about the Black Student Union and conversate with the leaders on the panel.
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Thursday, September 14, 5:30-6:30pm
Schuster Hall, Creative Arts Center; reception to follow
Consider some of the most universal, urgent questions of our time from the perspective of different liberal arts disciplines. The series, "Democracy, Diversity, and the Liberal Arts" opens with Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole, who has served as an anthropologist, educator, museum director, and college president.
The event is free and open to WSU and the public. You can find more information about the series by emailing liberalarts@wright.edu.
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Friday, September 15, 3:30-5:00pm
019 Student Union, Multicultural & Identity Lounge
WSU faculty and staff event only. Please RSVP by September 11.
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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Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 - October 15
The Latino Center and Amigos Latinos Student Association invite you to join for several events in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month beginning September 15. Please check Engage for the most up-to-date information!
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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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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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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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The Division of Inclusive Excellence is searching now for a new Assistant Director of the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center. Please share the opportunity widely and or follow the link to view the position description and application details. Questions can be directed to mia.honaker@wright.edu.
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Wright State University women faculty and staff are invited to attend the reimagined Women Faculty and Staff Rendezvous, a Dayton Campus networking event intended to grow the networks for employees across campus. The event, sponsored by the Women’s Center and the Center for Faculty Excellence, will be the first of three, held in the new Culture and Identity Centers space at 019 Student Union, 3-5pm on Friday, September 15. Subsequent events will be held October 5 and November 3. Read the full story from the Wright State 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 8), 4-5:30pm, 023B Student Union
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Amigos Latinos -- Biweekly Fridays (Next September 15), 3-4:00pm, 023T Student Union
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Rainbow Alliance -- Weekly Wednesdays (Next September 13), 6-7:00pm, Rike Hall 157
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