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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Inclusive Excellence Week is a five-day event dedicated to celebrating and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across Wright State University. Volunteers are needed for marketing, logistics, events, and more and can expect 5-10 hours of service per week from September 15 to October 20. Visit the link above to express interest or contact Alauna Jones, jones.1744@wright.edu, with questions.
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Today, Friday, September 13, 2-4pm
Student Union Atrium
The University Center for International Education (UCIE) is excited to invite all new graduate students to a Meet & Greet event. This is your chance to connect with fellow students, get to know the campus, and start your academic journey with ease.
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Today, Friday, September 13, 7-10pm
Lot 4A
Join Amigos Latinos Student Association, the Indigenous American Cultural Student Association, Commuter Student Association, Astronomy Club, and WWSU Radio for a big bonfire! There will be games, music, food trucks, and more! Bring your own blanket!
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Today, Friday, September 13, 8pm-midnight
160 Student Union, Apollo Room
You're invited to join the National Pan-Hellenic Council for a special celebration of unity and solidarity through service and education. Join us for a fun party where we'll be strolling and showcasing our dance moves. Come and get free refreshments! We can't wait to see you there!
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Monday, September 16, 4:30-7pm
016 Rike Hall
Hosted by Black-interest student organizations, Black Reality Talks invites student their experiences on various events/topics that are occurring around us. Leaders then share their peers' concerns with faculty and staff.
Tuesday, September 17, 6:30-9pm
019A Student Union, Bolinga Center
This is an event in which leadership from all black organizations on campus express their opinions and advice on being in leadership positions on campus.
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Mental Health Matters: A Community Conversation
Tuesday, September 17, 5:30-8pm
160 Student Union, Apollo Room
Come together with your neighbors to discuss mental health challenges in our community with experts who are combating this growing crisis. This event is Hosted by the Dayton Daily News, the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association (GDAHA), and Wright State University.
The evening will include inspiring conversations promoting recovery and healthy communities and discussing how we can improve access to treatment, crisis response, and recovery support.
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Study Abroad Fair
Wednesday, September 18, 11:30am - 2:00pm
Student Union Atrium
This fair is an excellent opportunity for students to explore travel options to over 40 countries, with program durations ranging from 1-2 weeks up to a full semester. Attendees will also have the chance to learn about scholarships, meet with our representatives, and enjoy various activities, including raffles, pizza, and popcorn.
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Allyship in Action Program
Wednesday, September 18, 2-4pm
163B Student Union, Discovery Room
The Allyship in Action Professional Development Program (formerly Safe Space Ally Development Training) dares to transform the campus environment for LGBTQA+ students, staff, and faculty. Through skills-based education that focuses on social justice allyship and active bystander intervention skills, individuals and offices are identified that provide a network of support for the emotional, psychological, social, and physical well-being of our LGBTQA+ community.
Allyship in Action is created for faculty and staff professional development, but students are more than welcome to join us!
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Wednesday, September 18, 4-6pm
Contemporary Arts Center - 280 (Screening Room) & Stein Galleries
Wright State welcomes Emily Hanako Momohara, professor of photography at the Art Academy of Cincinnati. The evening will begin with a screening of Momohara's new film NAMBA: A Japanese American's Incarceration and Life of Resilience (45 mins). After brief remarks and a Q&A, please join us for a reception in the Stein Galleries, where some of Momohara's photography is included in the FotoFocus exhibit ReWritten.
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Saturday, September 21, 11am-11pm
Riverscape Metro Park, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton
Kick off 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. Also join the Latino Center and the Amigos Latinos Student Association float during the Hispanic Heritage Festival Parade (taking place at 12pm).
For information on how to join the parade and/or volunteer at the festival, email catherine.hernandez@wright.edu.
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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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Volunteer Opportunity
Girls on the Run coaches are trained volunteers who lead a team of participants through a season of powerful and fun lessons. You do not need to be a runner; you simply need to have a desire to support and encourage the next generation. Coaches receive all the tools and support they need and find that they get as much out of coaching as they give. For full details, schedules and applications, please use the link the title above.
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Monday, September 23 to Friday, September 27
In collaboration with numerous campus and community partners, the Women's Center presents Sex Week, five days filled with educational, entertaining, and necessary sexual health programming. Visit the link in the title to view the full schedule of events.
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Green & Gold: Excellence in Black
Saturday, September 28, 6-10pm
Endeavor Room, Student Union
Enjoy a night of music, dancing, and an array of African dishes all while supporting the success of African American students at Wright State. The Sapphire Jubilee is sponsored by the Wright State Alumni Association's African American Alumni Society and other community sponsors and stakeholders. It 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. By choosing to support the Sapphire Jubilee, you are ultimately giving back to the broader African American community in Dayton. Visit the link in title above to learn more and to purchase your ticket(s)!
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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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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
Beyond Borders: International Student Group
Fridays, 1-2pm
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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 Sept. 17)
- Asian Student Association: Biweekly Tuesdays, 4-5pm, 023 Student Union, ANA Center (Next Sept. 24)
- Indigenous American Cultural Student Association: Monthly Wednesdays, 2-3pm, 023 Student Union, ANA Center (Next Sept. 18)
- 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 Sept. 19)
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers: Monthly Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm, 292 Joshi (Next Sept. 19)
- UCIE Convo Club: Weekly, Mondays AND Thursdays, 3-4pm, 224 Student Union
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