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October 11-18, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

Coming Out Day Celebration!

Today, 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.

Brew and Belong Café

Today, 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!

Hike: Fall Colors of the Forest

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.

Family Weekend Dominoes Tournament

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

Jamboree Week

Sunday, October 13 through Saturday, October 19

See full schedule and details below


Join the Black Student Union (BSU) and collaborating organizations for Jamboree Week, beginning with Church Service this Sunday and culminating with Feed the Streets next Saturday!

Indigenous Peoples' Day Read-a-thon

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!

Dashain

Monday, October 14, 2-8pm

Apollo Room, Student Union


The Nepalese Student Association is thrilled to invite everyone to celebrate Dashain, the most important Hindu festival in Nepal. Join us for an afternoon filled with cultural performances, traditional food, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to experience this special event!

La Comida: Bright Delights 

Tuesday, October 15, 12-2pm

019 Student Union, Culture & Identity Centers


Our traditional La Comida events bring together everyone on campus, even commuters! We aim to bring Latino culture to campus by sharing traditional food. Our midterm celebration will provide students with an opportunity to ease their mind and enjoy traditional Latino dishes with their campus Familia!

Period Action Day: Make Your Own Reusable Menstrual Pads 

Tuesday, October 15, 3-5pm

019 Student Union, Culture & Identity Centers


2/3 of low-income women have trouble affording menstrual hygiene products (Ballard Brief, 2019). We want to end period poverty. To help us, come to Period Action Day! Learn about period poverty, make your own reusable cloth menstrual pad (or make one to donate), and figure out how you can advocate for menstrual equity on campus.


Wear Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month 

Thursday, October 17, 2-2:15pm

023 Student Union, Culture & Identity Centers


Help us spread the word about Domestic Violence Awareness Month and how it impacts our campus community by wearing purple on October 17, "Purple Thursday." Join us at the Culture & Identity Centers at 2 pm for a purple group photo!


If you cannot make the photo, make sure to post a selfie in purple on social media and tag @womenscenterwsu! We'll repost your pic!

Refugee Fundraiser Tea Party 

Friday, October 18, 11am-2pm

White Hall Atrium, Boonshoft School of Medicine


A collaboration of several BSOM student groups to celebrate different cultures and raise money for refugee non-profit organizations.

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BSU Jamboree Week Schedule

Sunday, October 13 through Saturday, October 19


Jamboree Week Church Service  

Sunday, October 13, 11am-12:30pm

Atlantis Room B, Student Union


This event is a church service for Sunday or our Jamboree Week. Students have the chance to come praise and worship if they choose. 


Threads of Tradition: Beads & Bracelets Workshop

Monday, October 14, 7-9pm

158 Rike Hall


Come out and make beautiful waist beads and bracelets with BSU and African Student Union (ASU)! 


Cuts & Curls: African Hair Care 

Tuesday, October 15, 7-9:30pm

016 Rike Hall


This event includes individuals learning about the history and the importance of black (African American) hair. Hosted by BSU, Black Women Striving Forward, and Black Men on the Move.


PinkOut Bonfire  

Friday, October 18, 8-11pm

Campus Recreation Park


Lighting up the night, igniting hope. Together we burn brighter for breast cancer awareness. Light refreshments and s'mores are provided. Wear your pink!


Feed the Streets

Saturday, October 19, 10am-1pm

Meet at 028 Millett Hall


A day to devote our time to giving back to our local community!

Meet the Student Government Association's Director of Inclusive Excellence

Hadassah Davidson (she/her) is a sophomore Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major with a Health Communication minor. She is involved in the Asian Student Association, the Wright State University Associate Chapter of Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., the College of Math and Science Dean's Circle, and a CJ McLin, Jr. Scholars Association.


Hadassah's objective this year is promoting student engagement with SGA from underrepresented populations on campus. Visit Hadassah during her office hours 12-2pm Mondays at SIL (190 Student Union) and 12-2pm Wednesdays at the Culture & Identity Centers (023 Student Union).

SAVE THE DATE

Cue Cards and Disability Tag making Session 

Tuesday, October 22, 4-5pm

019 Student Union, Culture & Identity Centers


Come make a cue card and disability tag at The Disability and Neurodivergence Cultural Center! All are welcome!

OPPORTUNITIES

Out Here Dayton Film Fest

Thursday, October 10 through Sunday, October 13

The Neon, 130 E 5th St, Dayton



Come this weekend to the Out Here Dayton film festival. It's our 19th year of celebrating the best of LGBTQIA+ films from around the world with the Miami Valley, and we found it so hard to make decisions that we decided to expand the festival by an extra day! Anyone can get free tickets by clicking the "Scholarship" button toward the bottom of the site. This festival is about creating community, so please come and join for this wonderful opportunity with us.


Please let me know if this is possible and if you have any questions or concerns.

Urban Native Collective's

Indigenous Peoples' Day Convergence

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.

Reading and Discussion with co-authors of

Kazuko: Sixth Grade in World War II Hiroshima

Saturday, October 12, 1-3pm

International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton


Join us for a special reading and discussion with Kazuko Blake and co-author Sandra Y. Vega as they present Kazuko: Sixth Grade in World War II Hiroshima. Blake will share her powerful story of surviving the Hiroshima bombing as a child and her journey of resilience and hope. This event is free and open to the public. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear a firsthand account of history.

Miami Valley Q+ Survey


A collaboration between the WSU Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton & Montgomery Country Public Health, and the LGBTQA+ Health Alliance, we invite individuals age 18 and up who identify as Q+ to participate in this health and wellness survey. Responses will be anonymous, the survey can be paused and resumed as needed, and should take approximately 25 minutes. Use the link in title above to begin. For more information, contact Dr. Tim Crawford (timothy.crawford@wright.edu).

Learn more about OhioHealth's SARNCO


The OhioHealth Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO) provides immediate care to survivors of sexual assault at OhioHealth emergency departments and other local facilities. SARNCO also offers aftercare advocacy and free resources for emotional, social, legal and financial support. Join their newsletter mailing list for more information about their services and updates about community outreach events, including their S.T.A.R.S. Writing Series (register by October 11) and the Central Ohio Sexual Assault Education Alliance meetings (next, October 16).

Volunteer as a Poll Monitor 

Tuesday, November 5


Election Protection needs Poll Monitors to assist voters outside polling locations on Election Day. You can help ensure every voter has a right to vote by volunteering with our Election Protection efforts! Poll Monitors answer voter questions and report problems to the Election Protection Hotline. Training will be provided. Sign up to be a nonpartisan poll monitor to ensure no voters experience barriers on your campus or in your community.  


Organizations interested in Wright State-specific trainings can contact Greer Aeschbury (greer@allvotingislocal.org) for more information and to schedule. 

RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT

This Midterm Season, remember the

Academic Success Centers are here to help!


Data suggests that students who utilize tutoring services are 40% more likely to graduate in 4 years. Stop by 122 Student Success Center or visit wright.edu/academic-help for more info.

Tutoring Center

Get individual and small group support for specific courses or for general study skills, or attend group review sessions through Supplemental Instruction. More info at wright.edu/tutoring.


Math Tutoring Center

Relieve math anxiety with walk-in or virtual assistance for introductory math and statistics courses. You can also graphing calculators. More info at wright.edu/mathcenter.


Writing Center

Get personalized help at any stage of the writing process and writing support for any course. More info at wright.edu/writing.

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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.

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 Rooms available at

023 Student Union during the Culture and Identity Centers regular hours AND at 079 University Hall during building operating hours.

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. 22)
  • 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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