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August 31, 2007

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WRIGHT-LINK STUDENT VOLUNTEER SERVICES

Hey everyone my name is Ga’Nene the new Project Coordinator, of the new program Wright-Link student volunteer services. Wright-Link is student volunteer services that find students like you volunteer opportunities in the community. We will try to place you at a site of your desired interest or particular major area. We also can find a volunteer project for your whole organization to participate in! COULD VOLUNTEERING BE ANY EASIER!

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS…….

1.         Call or visit The Office of Student Activities x5575 ask to speak to Ga’Nene OR    by email Edwards.72@wright.edu
2.         Fill out a volunteer application
3.         We will check out a list of volunteer opportunities
4.         You will choose one that you or your organization would like to do
5.         I will contact the agency
6.         Confirm a date
7.         Take care of any paper work
8.         GO VOLUNTEER!

Please take advantage of this program! The resources are here!

For more information contact Ga’Nene Edwards at Edwards.72@wright.edu


FREE COFFEE AND DONUTS!!!

September 4 - 10
7:30am -10:00 am

LOT 20

Students, faculty, and staff who arrive at the beginning of the work day can park in Lot 20, enjoy the coffee and donuts, and take the improved shuttle service to campus.

For more information contact Matt Filipik at matthew.filipic@wright.edu.


JUDICIAL REVIEW & ACADEMIC INTEGRITY PANEL

Volunteers Needed!

Training:

Saturday, 10/27 from 9:00am - 1:00pm and either Monday, 10/29 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm or Tuesday, 10/30 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm

To register or for additional information, contact: Amanda Messmore (messmore.3@wright.edu) or Tanya Sturm (sturm.4@wright.edu) in the Office of Student Judicial Services - (937) 775-4240.



URBAN NIGHTS

Friday, September 14

Downtown Dayton at the Old Courthouse

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Welcome to Dayton! Mayor McLin and the City of Dayton Commissioners would like to welcome all incoming first-year students to Dayton with a reception during Urban Nights. Come meet the City officials and discover the great things Dayton has to offer!

Tour the best urban living spaces and enjoy specials at downtown’s eclectic restaurants and retail shops. Transportation will be provided to students from Wright State to the reception at 5 p.m. and back to WSU after the last band at 10:00 pm.

For more information contact Tonya Mathis at tonya.mathis@wright.edu.

HOMECOMING 2007

STOP by the Office of Student Activities and pick up a nomination form for Homecoming King and/or Queen, September 4-September 18 !!!

HOMECOMING EVENTS

September 29   Parade and Block Party

October 1        Game Night

October 2        Bowling Party

October 3        Comedy Show

October 4        Student Union Grand Opening

                        Movie

October 5        Chili Cookoff

                        Women and Men’s Soccer Games

October 6        Variety Performance Showcase

                        Homecoming Dance

                        Homecoming King and Queen Crowned

                        Casino Night After Party

                        Pool Party After Party


Upcoming Events

DUNBAR LIBRARY RECEPTION

Friday, August 31

Dunbar Library Group Study Room

9am-4pm

Get a head start this school year! 

Drop in to the Dunbar Library Group Study Room (first floor) TODAY between 9 and 4.  We'll offer brief individual demonstrations of:

- RefWorks - a resource available to Wright State students that helps you organize your research and create bibliographies

- Research databases - a librarian will direct you to appropriate databases for your academic program.  You'll get a brief overview if you'd like.

    Refreshments will be served as well.

    Questions?  Contact Maureen Barry:  maureen.barry@wright.edu or 775-3515


    DO THE U: TO THE X-TREME

    Friday, August 31

    Atrium, Student Union

    7pm -11pm

    Meet students from over 60 student organizations on Wright State's campus! Learn how to join a club, get free stuff, play laser tag, and meet new students!!!

    For more information contact Campus Recreation at 775-5505


    DANIEL JAMES HYPNOTIST

    Saturday, Septmeber 1

    Apollo Room Student Union

    8pm -10pm

    Think you've seen funny? Daniel's high energy, lighting fast wit and powerful induction techniques have set him apart from other Hypnotists!

    For more information contact Mike George at george.43@wright.edu


    FRESHIERS PARTY

    Saturday, Septmeber 1

    E156 Student Union

    4:30pm -10:30pm

    Party organized for new fall 2007 Indian students. The new students can meet their friends, introduce themselves and have fun!

    For more information contact Swathi Kambhampati at kambhampati.2@wright.edu


    FRATERNITY RECRUITMENT

    September 2 - September 7

    All Week!

    For more information contact Rob Swihart at swihart.6@wright.edu

    LABOR DAY HOLIDAY (UNIVERSITY CLOSED)

    Monday, September 3


    BOOGIE ON THE BRICKS

    Monday, September 3

    The Quad

    7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

    The WSU Residential Community Association will host the annual student dance to kick off the school year. All Wright State University students are invited to mix, mingle and dance.

    Sponsored By: Residential Community Association/Residence Services

    For more information contact Rebecca Denoewer at denoewer.2@wright.edu


    WELCOME WEEK INFORMATION BOOTH

    Tuesday, September 4

    The Quad

    10:00 am – 3:00 pm

    Can’t find your class? Need information during your first week at WSU? Stop by the Info booth on the Quad to meet faculty and staff, win cool prizes, and socialize with fellow students!

    Schedule of Events:

    10 am – 11 am:

    Stop by to receive a free bowling pass to Beaver-Vu Bowling (while supplies last)

    11 am – 12 pm:

    Meet the girls of the Pan-Hellenic Council and learn how to join a sorority.

    12 pm – 1 pm:

    Meet the guys of the Interfraternity Council and learn how to rush for one of WSU’s fraternities.

    1 pm – 2 pm-

    Chat with the students of the University Activities Board and learn about all of their upcoming events.

    2 pm – 3 pm-

    Meet the Office of Student Activities staff, learn about all of the upcoming events, and how to join a student organization!

    For more information contact Cassi Elble at cassi.elble@wright.edu


    MODERN LANGUAGES CHOCOLATE TASTING

    Tuesday, September 4

    Student Union Pathfinder Lounge

    12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Students will experience chocolate from different cultures and information about the opportunities available to them through foreign language study will be disseminated to the students by our language coordinators in exchange for student contact information.

    For more information contact Layne Crawford at layne.crawford@wright.edu


    WELCOME WEEK INFORMATION BOOTH

    Wednesday, September 5

    The Quad

    10:00 am – 3:00 pm

    Can’t find your class? Need information during your first week at WSU? Stop by the Info booth on the Quad to meet faculty and staff, win cool prizes, and socialize with fellow students!

    Schedule of Events:

    10 am – 11 am:

    Stop by for more information!!!

    11 am – 12 pm:

    Chat with the students of the University Activities Board, and learn about all of their upcoming events.

    12 pm – 1 pm:

    Meet the guys of the Interfraternity Council and learn how to rush for one of WSU’s fraternities.

    1 pm – 2 pm-

    Get your picture take with Rowdy and find out how to join the Raider Rowdies.

    (Sponsored by WSU Athletics)

    2 pm – 3 pm-

    Stop by to win great prizes!!!

    For more information contact Cassi Elble at cassi.elble@wright.edu


    STUDENT AFFAIRS COLLABORATIVE OPEN HOUSE

    Wednesday, September 5

    Student Union West Wing Lobby

    1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Enjoy refreshments and get information!

    For more information contact Katie Deedrick at katie.deedrick@wright.edu


    YOU FIT WITH US!

    Wednesday, September 5

    Allyn Hall Lobby near ERC

    2:00 pm – 4:00 PM

    College Welcome Reception- drop by for a refreshment and a free college giveaway item, meet other students, faculty and staff!

    For more information contact Chris Murphy at chris.murphy@wright.edu



    BACK 2 BUSINESS

    Wednesday, September 5

    Rike Hall Lobby

    2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Learn about business majors, get information about clubs, enjoy food and games!

    For more information contact JoAnn Bevelhymer at joann.bevelhymer@wright.edu


    UCIE OPEN HOUSE

    Wednesday, September 5

    E190 Student Union

    2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Open house with staff for domestic students interested in study abroad and international students.

    For more information contact Michelle Streeter-Ferrari at michelle.streeter@wright.edu


    RECRUITMENT EVENT: WALK THROUGH GREEK LIFE

    Thursday, September 6

    The Quad

    12:00pm - 4:00 pm

    This is a “Walk through Greek Life” for the students of WSU to learn more about the Fraternities and Sororities on campus. Learn about what we really do, not what you’ve heard or seen on television. Also, free food!

    For more information contact Stephanie Judd at judd.5@wright.edu.


    WRIGHT COPY OPEN HOUSE

    Thursday, September 6

    181 Student Union

    9:00 am – 4:00 pm

    Open House!

    For more information contact Marilyn Broadwater at marilyn.broadwater@wright.edu


    PSY & COMPUTER SCIENCE/ENGINEERING EXTREME EVENT

    Thursday, September 6

    145 Russ

    12:00 pm – 1:30

    Free pizza and door prizes!

    For more information contact Mary Hutchesen at mary.hutchesen@wright.edu


    MILITARY SCIENCE OPEN HOUSE

    Thursday, September 6

    1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Learn about scholarship and leadership development opportunities.

    For more information contact Chuck Arneson at chuck.arneson@wright.edu


    SHS OPEN HOUSE

    Thursday, September 6

    051 Student Union

    1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

    Enjoy cookies punch and freebies!

    For more information contact Wendy McGonigal at wendy.mcgonigal@wright.edu


    SPEED FRIENDSHIP

    Thursday, September 6

    E156A Student Union

    Compared to speed dating but on a friendship level.

    For more information contact Danae Williams at danae.williams@wright.edu


    FALL FEST

    Friday, September 7

    North Lawn

    10:00 am – 3:00 pm

    For more information contact Mandy Thompson at mandy.thompson@wright.edu


    GAMERS NIGHT

    Friday, September 7

    Dunbar Library

    6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

    Free computer games, game shows, and board games. Open to all WSU students and light refreshments will be provided.

    For more information contact Karen Nevius at Karen.nevius@wright.edu

    DRIVE-IN MOVIE

    Friday, September 7

    Under The Water Tower

    9:00 pm

    Enjoy a free showing of National Lampoon’s Van Wilder! Sponsored by the UAB

    For more information contact Leonda Metsker at metsker.2@wright.edu


    RAIDER HOCKEY TRYOUTS

    Saturday, September 8

    5:40 pm - 7:30 pm

    Sunday, September 9

    11:10 am - 12:30 pm

    Tryouts will be located at the Kettering Rec Center.

    For more information contact Gary Dickstein at gary.dickstein@wright.edu.


    WELCOME WEEK SPEAKER- CHRIS GARDNER

    Monday, September 10

    Monday, September 10th

    Apollo Room

    5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

    A self-made success story, Christopher Gardner overcame a lack of college and business school degrees, but most astonishing, homelessness to become the CEO of Gardner Rich LLC, an institutional brokerage firm specializing in the execution of debt, equity and derivative products transactions. His story was brought to the big screen in the hit film The Pursuit of Happyness, starring Academy Award-nominee Will Smith as Gardner. His autobiography of the same name also became a New York Times #1 bestseller.

    For more information contact Tonya Mathis at tonya.mathis@wright.edu


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