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April 3rd, 2009

Announcements (for the week of April 5 - 11th)


The University Activities Board brings you Secondhand Serenade at the Nutter Center

Monday, April 6th at 7 pm.
 
Tickets for WSU students are only $5!!! Tickets can be purchased at the Student Union Box Office, Nutter Center Box Office or online at ticketmaster.com.
 
 
For more information on the concert, contact UAB at 775-5500.
 
For more informaiton on Secondhand Serenade, visit: http://www.secondhandserenade.net/

WANT TO WIN FREE TICKETS?

The first two students to email scott.buzek@wright.edu and name the lead singer of Seconhand Serenade will win 2 free tickets in the second row!


STUDENT LEADERSHIP RECEPTION INFORMATION

The annual Student Leadership Reception will be Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 7:00 P.M., hosted by The Office of Student Activities in the Apollo Room.  We have streamlined the nomination form and process to make this easier for faculty, staff and student nominators.  If you have questions please contact, Elizabeth Beemer at beemer.3@wright.edu or at 775-5547.

  • Nominations are due NO LATER THAN April 17th, 2009 at 5:00 P.M.
  • Application form and essay is due NO LATER THAN April 30th, 2009 at 5:00 P.M.

Nomination and Application forms can be found at:  http://www.wright.edu/studentactivities/leadership/index.html


COMPLETE THESE REQUIREMENTS TO REGISTER YOUR STUDENT ORGANIZATION FOR 2009 SCHOOL YEAR

SIGN UP FOR SESSION:  Presidents and Treasurers must come in to the Office of Student Activities 019 Student Union or call the Office of Student Activities, 775-5570 to sign up for the session they wish to attend since seating is limited at each.

ATTEND ONE SESSION:  President is required to attend one president training session

                                                Treasurer is required to attend one treasurer training session

                               

REGISTER YOUR ORGANIZATION:  FRIDAY, JUNE 19 at 5 p.m. is the FIRM registration deadline

All organizations must have completed president and treasurers training and correctly and totally completed their registration on OrgSync by Friday, June 19 at 5 p.m.

IF YOUR ORGANIZATION DOES NOT COMPLETE ALL OF THE ABOVE STEPS BY JUNE 19 AT 5 P.M., YOUR GROUP CANNOT PARTICIPATE IN "DO THE U" OR "FALL FEST."

   PRESIDENT’S SPRING REGISTRATION TRAINING SESSIONS

                   President is required to attend ONE of these Sessions

DATE

TIME

ROOM LOCATION

Tuesday, May 5

11 a.m.

012 Library Annex

Thursday, May 7

4:30 p.m.

005 Library Annex

Monday, May 11

5:15 p.m.

005 Library Annex

Wednesday, May 13

1:45 p.m.

005 Library Annex

Friday, May 15

10:45 a.m.

012 Library Annex

Tuesday, May 26

1:45 p.m.

012 Library Annex

Thursday, May 28

10:45 a.m.

012 Library Annex

Monday, June 1

1:45 p.m.

005 Library Annex

Wednesday, June 3

4:30 p.m.

005 Library Annex

             TREASURER’S SPRING REGISTRATION TRAINING SESSIONS

                    Treasurer is required to attend One of these Sessions

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

Monday, May 4

4:30 p.m.

Rathskellar-Student Union

Thursday, May 14

10:45 a.m.

Rathskellar-Student Union

Tuesday, May 26

5:15 p.m.

Rathskellar-Student Union

Wednesday, June 3

10:45 a.m.

Rathskellar-Student Union

QUESTIONS?????

Contact the Office of Student Activities, 775-5570


MAY DAZE APPLICATIONS

May Daze applications are now available! 

Applications will be due Friday, April 10th at 5pm and will be available outside the UAB office, at the Office of Student Activities, and on the UAB website. 

Completed applications can be turned in to the Student Activities office or faxed to:  937-775-5573.

For more information, contact Shana Cunningham at Cunningham.62@wright.edu or 775-5500.


INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY

The Wright State University Astronomy Club would like to welcome

students, staff, and faculty to the International Year of Astronomy

2009!  The IYA celebrates 400 years since astronomer Galileo Galilei

first turned a telescope to the stars.  For more information about the

year, please visit http://www.astronomy2009.org.  WSU Astronomy Club's

web site is https://orgsync.com/:wsuastronomy.


GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOUR SOCIETY'S ANNUAL RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE PENNY DRIVE

Golden Key International Honour Society is sponsoring our annual Ronald McDonald House Penny Drive from January 30- May 29. All the participating offices around campus are going to be competing to raise the most money to win a pizza party with Ronald McDonald himself. Also, any office that would like to decorate their own penny drive container is able to win a dessert party. The winners will be announced on Monday, June 6th. All proceeds will go to the Ronald McDonald House of Dayton If there are any questions, please contact Mackenzie Resor at vasko.2@wright.edu or Jenna Selhorst at selhorst.9@wright.edu. So help your office win and help a great cause at the same time!


5K AIDS BENEFIT WALK/RUN 2009

Sunday, April 5th, Race Starts at 9:30am

Wegerzyn Gardens1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave.

Dayton, Ohio 45414

Join the WSU School of Medicine AMSA Chapter in our 5th Annual 5k Walk/Run, proceeds benefiting local organizations, AIDS Resource Center and Miami Valley Positives 4 Positives.  Men's and Women's prizes by age category and all participants will be entered in a raffle for additional prizes. Preregistration $20 before April 2, day of $25, and t-shirt guaranteed if registered before 3/24. Download a registration form at med.wright.edu/clubs/aids5k/. For more information contact Ryan Foster ( foster.45@wright.edu) or Ben Reed (benr6464@gmail.com). 


OUTDOOR RESOURCE CENTER EVENTS

Anchor Building, April 4, 4:00-8:00pm at John Bryan Park cost: $5

Caving, April 11, 6:30am-8:00pm at Pine Hill Kentucky cost: $25

Low Ropes Training, April 18-19, 9:00am-5:00pm at WSU Low Ropes Course cost: $10

For more information on Outdoor event contact:

Outdoor Resource Center

037 Student Union

937-775-5019


REFWORKS

If you’re starting any hefty research projects, you NEED this workshop!!

Try RefWorks, a web-based citation management program that will help you organize and cite your sources.

REFWORKS IS AVAILABLE TO ALL WSU FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS.

Workshops are offered throughout the quarter-

Thursday April 9, 2-3 p.m., 241 Dunbar Library

Wednesday April 22, 7-8 p.m., Fordham Health Sciences Library

Wednesday April 29, 11-noon, 241 Dunbar Library

Friday May 8, noon-1 p.m. Fordham Health Sciences

Please register at: http://libraries.wright.edu/ workshops

Or request an individual appointment here: http://libraries .wright.edu/services/request/researchrequest.html


WSU’s AMERICAN HUMANICS STUDENT ASSOCIATION SPRING WORKSHOPS

A Focus on Leadership & Diversity

April 17, 8:30am-4:00pm

Dayton Cultural & RTA Transit Center

Topics include: Operationalizing Diversity, Leading a Diverse Organization, Building a Diverse Culture of Philanthropy, and a panel discussion.

Feature speakers: William Gillispie, Jan Hillman, Stacey Lawson, and Lisa Smith

Registration cost: $35

WSU students: $25

CEUs : $10

To register:

email Jae Michalak at wsuamericanhumanics@gmail.com

Call Joe Michalak at 937-775-3144

or go to https://epay.wright.edu/C21810_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=9&SINGLESTORE=true


EARN 5% WHILE SAVING 10% at S&K MENSWEAR

For one special shopping night, save an extra 10% off your total purchase and we’ll donate 5% of your purchase to Wright State University. Please identify yourself as a member of sponsoring School listed below.

10% off is not valid with any other coupons, tuxedo rentals, services including alterations, prior purchases, gift cards, for cash, website or closing stores.

Date and Time: Anytime between Sunday, April 5th and Saturday, April 11th

Where: S&K Menswear, The Greene & Dayton Mall

Sponsoring School: Wright State University

For more information www.skmenswear.com


DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM 

Date- April 14 & 15
Time- 5pm
Location- Student Union Room E163A
 
 
Summary of program
"

As a part of the Disney College Program at the Disneyland® Resort in Anaheim, California, or Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, Florida, participants can take part in the internship of a lifetime.

While working in front line roles at our Theme Parks and Resorts, participants will network with leaders, learn transferable skills, gain real-world experience, and be a part of a team of Cast Members from hundreds of job disciplines.

Participants on the Disney College Program also custom design a learning curriculum that best suits their needs and interests, complete education courses and specialized learning activities, and can possibly earn college credit while doing so. "

 

For more information please visit www.disneycollegeprogram.com

Any further questions feel free to contact:

WSU Disney College Program Campus Representative, Peter Billson billson.2@wright.edu

or contact Debra Wilburn in Career Services at 937.775.2556



Upcoming Events


5K AIDS BENEFIT WALK/RUN 2009

Sunday, April 5th, Race Starts at 9:30am

Wegerzyn Gardens1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave.

Dayton, Ohio 45414

Join the WSU School of Medicine AMSA Chapter in our 5th Annual 5k Walk/Run, proceeds benefiting local organizations, AIDS Resource Center and Miami Valley Positives 4 Positives.  Men's and Women's prizes by age category and all participants will be entered in a raffle for additional prizes. Preregistration $20 before April 2, day of $25, and t-shirt guaranteed if registered before 3/24. Download a registration form at med.wright.edu/clubs/aids5k/. For more information contact Ryan Foster ( foster.45@wright.edu) or Ben Reed (benr6464@gmail.com). 


SECONDHAND SERENADE

Monday, April 6th

6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

The Nutter Center

Join UAB for their Spring Concert featuring Secondhand Serenade. Tickets with Wright1 card will be $5.00. All other student tickets will be $10.00. General Public tickets will cost $20.00. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through the Student Union Box Office, the Nutter Center Box Office, or online at ticketmaster.com.

For more information contact Shana Cunningham at Cunningham.62@wright.edu


NATIONAL ALCOHOL SCREENING DAY

Monday, April 6th

1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Student Union Atrium

There will be free snacks and beer goggle corn hole! This event was brought to you by Counseling and Wellness Services and Student Support Services, join them for a fun and informational time.

For more information contact Anna Feliciano at feliciano.5@wright.edu


SOLAR OBSERVING TUESDAYS

Tuesday, April 7th

2:00- 3:00pm

Quad

Come and see the Sun! WSU Astronomy Club members will have a safely filtered telescope set up on the Quad to show passing students, faculty, and staff our nearest star. Please plan on coming out and joining us!

For more information contact Tammy Martin at martin.216@wright.edu


HEALTH FAIR

Tuesday, April 7th

6:00-9:00pm

Atrium, Student Union

Come and join the Divine Nine Greeks at the Health Fair. There will be health screenings, HIV testing and listen to music.

For more information contact Casanav Simmons at simmons.29@wright.edu


JAVA N’ JAZZ

Wednesday, April 8th

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Elizabeth Dixon Hearth Lounge

Java N’ Jazz with Eddie Brookshire. Free mugs and coffee while supplies last! Plus, receive 10% off the Wright Cup Special, Power to the Peeps!

For more information contact Ashley Appleman at appleman.4@wright.edu


EARTH DAY

Wednesday, April 8th

3:00-7:00pm

woods behind Millett Hall

Earth day come join us as we help clean up campus and keep the woods healthy. We will be cleaning up the campus woods.

For more information contact Julie Allen at allen.99@wright.edu


BIG READ BOOK DISCUSSION: NINETEEN MINUTES BY JODI PICOULT

Wednesday, April 8th

12:00pm – 1:30pm

441 Dunbar Library

Get involved in this year's Big READ book discussion, a community-wide event focused on one selected book. Read what your neighbors read and have an ice-breaker for parties! The book selected for 2009 is Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult. It concerns an alienated teen whose reaction to a lifetime of bullying erupts in a school shooting. The tale poses challenging questions relevant to today's college campuses. Bring your lunch and hear readings from the book and join the discussion.  Registration requested at www.libraries.wright.edu/about/events OR call (937) 775-2380

For more information contact Karin Nevius at karin.nevius@wright.edu


GREEK STROLL OFF

Wednesday, April 8th

7:00pm- 9:00pm

Atrium, Student Union

The Divine Nine will compete against each other in Greek Strolling.

For more information contact Casanav Simmons at simmons.29@wright.edu


FOURTH ANNUAL GLOBAL HEALTH SYMPOSIUM

Thursday, April 9th

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Student Union Apollo Room

In recognition of the growing impact of global health in the United State, the students at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine founded the Global Health Initiative (GHI) in 2000. GHI's mission is to enhance the education of Wright State's medical students by facilitation their exposure to the medical issues facing people in other countries as well as those of persons in our own country. In doing, it is or goal as an organization to inspire greater compassion, social justice, and empathy within our future physicians. GHI also encourages and provides students with opportunities to travel to developing countries where these issues are most prevalent.

This year we are hosting our fourth annual Global Health Symposium on Thursday April 9th, 2009. This event is open to faculty, staff, students and members of the community. The theme for this event will focus on child slavery and the impact on children's health.
The Symposium will feature a presentation from Ryan and Christine Buccholz, both former Wright State alumni. The Keynote speaker for this year's event will be Jean Robert Cadet, founder of the Restavec Foundation. A former child in Haiti, Jean Robert will speak about his experience as a restavec.

For more information contact Jessica Guiness at guiness.2@wright.edu


GREEK POOL PARTY

Thursday, April 9th

8:30- 11:00pm

Pool, Student Union

Come join NPHC for their pool party.

For more information contact Casanav Simmons at simmons.29@wright.edu


AWAKEN THE LOST, IGNITE THE FOUND CRUSADE

Friday, April 10th

7:00- 10:00pm

Atrium, Student Union

Come and join High Praise Dance Ministries as they perform.

For more information contact Lauren Hunter at luarenhunter23@yahoo.com


AWAKEN THE LOST, IGNITE THE FOUND CRUSADE

Saturday, April 11th

7:00- 10:00pm

Atrium, Student Union

Come and join High Praise Dance Ministries as they perform.

For more information contact Lauren Hunter at luarenhunter23@yahoo.com


WSU's AMERICAN HUMANICS STUDENT ASSOCIATION PRESENTS THEIR SPRING WORKSHOP:

A Focus on Leadership & Diversity
April 17, 2009
8:30am - 4:00pm
Dayton Cultural & RTA Transit Center

Topics include:  Operationalizing Diversity, Leading a Diverse Organization, Building a Diverse Culture of Philanthropy, and a panel discussion.
Featured speakers:  William Gillispie, Jan Hillman, Stacey Lawson, and Lisa Smith.

Registration cost:  $35
WSU students:  $25
CEUs:  $10

Please email Jae Michalak to register:
wsuamericanhumanics@gmail.com or (937) 775-3144

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