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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Field Trip: National Museum of U.S. Air Force
Saturday, October 5, 1-5pm
National Museum of U.S. Air Force, 1100 Spaatz St
Bus space is full, but you may join the waitlist on Engage. Wheelchair accessible buses will leave the Student Union at 1pm, returning at 5pm. Museum admission is free.
No RSVP necessary if you have your own transportation - please meet the Abilities group in the museum lobby.
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Our Next Generation of Leaders
Saturday, October 5, 5:30pm
Wright State Nutter Center
Tickets are SOLD OUT! Please consider showing your support for our next generation of leaders through a donation using the link above. All funds raised support student scholarships and the mission of the Wright State University Latino Center.
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Tuesday, October 8, 11am-1pm
Union Market Table 1, Student Union
Support WSU's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer team fundraising goal by buying a pink t-shirt ($25)! Those who have already donated can pick up their t-shirts at this time as well.
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Latin Dance Classes w/ Lauri Chaves
Tuesday, October 8, 6-7pm
019 Student Union, Culture & Identity Centers
Amigos Latinos will be providing weekly salsa classes every Tuesday. Come by and learn from our instructor to dance to Latino music!
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Wednesday, October 9, 7-7:30pm
Hawthorn Hall, 2nd Floor Lounge
Join us for an information session to learn more about what AARC is, how to get involved, and more about the positions available. Snacks will be provided at the information sessions.
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Coming Out Day Celebration!
Friday, October 11, 11am-1pm
019 Student Union, Culture & Identity Centers
Join us for our annual celebration of National Coming Out Day! Fun activities and snacks provided!
Retrieved from the APA - Coming Out Day was founded in 1988 by Richard Eichberg, a psychologist and Jean O'Leary, a gay rights activist, to raise awareness of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and its civil rights movement. They chose October 11th to mark the anniversary of the second major National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, which took place 1987.
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Friday, October 11, 3-5pm
019 Student Union, Culture & Identity Centers
Join us at the Inclusive Excellence Brew & Belong Cafe for Parents & Family Weekend, where community, connection, and a great playlist await! Meet our Inclusive Excellence team, enjoy your favorite brew, and see how we create a warm, inclusive space for all. We can't wait to welcome you with good coffee and even better vibes!
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Saturday, October 12, 11am-12pm
Meet at 023 Student Union, ANA Center
This Family Weekend and leading up to Indigenous Peoples' Day, join the Indigenous American Cultural Student Association for this educational hike to share what the colors of the forest mean to Native peoples. We will hike through the Runkle Woods surrounding campus; please meet at the ANA Center to start and we will return there at the conclusion. All are welcome––it's a great way to meet people and learn more about the woods that surround us at Wright State! *Please check Engage and social media for updates in case of inclement weather.
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Saturday, October 12, 1-3:30pm
Student Union Atrium
Enjoy free food, music, and friendly competition at the Latino Center's 3rd Annual Wright State University Family Weekend Dominoes Tournament. Sign up your team at this link
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Monday, October 14, 2-4pm
019 Student Union, Culture & Identity Centers
Join this open mic style celebration of works by Indigenous American authors and artists. Books, poetry, music, and more will be provided - please stop by to listen and feel encouraged to choose a poem or excerpt to share on the mic! Readers will be eligible for raffle prizes. Tea and dessert will be provided, too!
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Friday, October 11 through Monday, October 14
Cincinnati, Ohio
This four day celebration, coupled with gallery exhibition, is a collaboration on current issues affecting our communities, our resilience, and our bright future. Our goal is to amplify authentic Indigenous voices to continue to highlight that Native Peoples are still here today. We will have an Indigenous art exhibition, a speaker series, performances, and our annual feast. This is a FREE event open to the public! Find the full schedule, location information, and more at the link in title above.
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Volunteer to Be an NCCJ Teen Summit Facilitator!
Tuesday, October 22, 8am-3pm
160 Student Union, Apollo Room
The NCCJ Teen Summit brings together 20+ high schools from the Greater Dayton area for a day of learning centered around DEI topics and is looking for DEI-Passionate individuals to be facilitators and lead small group activities with the youth during the event. This year's theme is "The Power of Connection: Building a Better World with Social Media." This event is co-sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts.
Volunteers need to attend one (1) orientation session, October 8 OR 15, and be available for the entirety of the Teen Summit event on October 22. Please review the full details and complete your interested form using the link in the title above.
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COUNSELING & WELLNESS NEWS | Counseling and Wellness Services (CWS) offers a variety of group therapy opportunities each semester as an opportunity to find connection, explore challenges in a different setting, or as part of an individual’s treatment plan. Open groups are offered on a walk-in basis each week and require no sign-up, while closed groups require a pre-group appointment and for attendees to be a client of CWS. Please call us 937-775-3407 or stop by 053 Student Union to learn more about these group offerings or to register. | |
Elevate: Raider Men's Wellness
Mondays, 2-3:30pm
EmpowHER: Honoring a Woman's Journey
Tuesdays, 2-3:30pm
Present Moments: Mindfulness Group
Wednesdays, 1-2pm
Open group, drop ins welcome!
Safe Haven: LGBTQA+ Empowerment
Thursdays, 1-2pm
Wellness for Artists & Performers
Thursdays, 5-6pm at M104, Creative Arts Center
Open group, drop ins welcome!
Beyond Borders: International Student Group
Fridays, 1-2pm
Heartfulness Meditation for Faculty & Staff
Fridays, 12:30-1pm at 044 Rike Hall
Open group, drop ins welcome!
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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
Fall Hours
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 Rooms available at
023 Student Union during the Culture and Identity Centers regular hours AND at 079 University Hall during building operating hours.
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Recurring Meetings and Activities:
- Amigos Latinos Student Association: Biweekly Tuesdays, 1-2pm, 023 Student Union, Latino Center (Next Oct. 15)
- Asian Student Association: Biweekly Tuesdays, 4-5pm, 023 Student Union, ANA Center (Next Oct. 8)
- Indigenous American Cultural Student Association: Monthly Wednesdays, 2-3pm, 023 Student Union, ANA Center (Next Oct. 23)
- Muslim Student Association: Friday Prayer, 12n-4pm, 008 Student Union (Rathskeller)
- Rainbow Alliance Meetings: Weekly Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm, 023 Student Union, LGBTQA Center
- Society of Women Engineers: Biweekly Thursdays, 5-6pm, 499 Joshi (Next Oct. 17)
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers: Biweekly Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm, 292 Joshi (Next Oct. 17)
- UCIE Convo Club: Weekly, Mondays AND Thursdays, 3-4pm, 224 Student Union
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