Wright State University is celebrating its 40 year anniversary this year and Parents’ Weekend 2007 commemorates this special event with family-oriented activities lined up for the entire weekend.

NBC Today Show feature correspondent, Mike Leonard, kicks off the weekend.  He will be sharing amusing stories from his cross-country road trip with three generations of his family based on his book, The Ride of Our Lives: Roadside Lessons of an American Family at 7:30 p.m. in the Apollo Room on Friday, February 9. The Parents’ Dessert Social and Book Signing from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Skylight Lobby will wrap up the evening.  Students are welcome to attend.

Saturday, February 7 is filled with exciting events for WSU families starting with the Complimentary Continental Breakfast from 9:30 to 10 a.m. in the Millett Hall Lobby.  Afterwards, families will have the opportunity to meet other parents and university staff during the Parents’ Fireside Chat from 10 a.m. to noon. Everyone attending the WSU Raider’s Basketball vs. Butler at 7 p.m. in the Nutter Center will literally have a ball and this is a “must-see” event.  Two complimentary tickets will be offered at the Nutter Center Box Office to any student carrying  a valid Wright1 student ID.  Monte Carlo Night from 9 to 11 p.m. in the McLin Gym 3&4 at the Nutter Center promises a fun-filled and exciting evening for everyone.

The Parents’ Weekend will not be the same without the annual Breakfast with the President event which offers an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet at 10 a.m. on Sunday, February 11 in the Berry Room at the Nutter Center.  New WSU president, Dr. Hopkins, and his wife, Angelia, host this event.

Please log on to www.wright.edu/parents/weekend/ for information on registration, admission fees, tickets pick-up, hotel discounted rates and event details for Parents’ Weekend 2007. Advance reservations are requested.  Please contact the Student Support Services at (937) 775-3749 if you have any questions.

The Office of Student Support Services is now taking nominations for the 2007 WSU Parent of the Year!

The nomination process is simple! Download the "Parent of the Year Nomination Form" (PDF), or pick one up in the Office of Student Support Services, 022 Student Union. Nominate your parent/guardian by detailing in 500 words or less why your loved one deserves this prestigious honor.

A selection committee will review all submitted essays. The parent or guardian chosen as the 2007 WSU Parent of the Year will receive a $100 gift certificate to the WSU Bookstore and a plaque. The nominating student will also receive a $100 gift certificate to the WSU Bookstore. All nominations will receive a certificate of recognition. Award recipients will be honored during the Parents' Weekend Brunch on Sunday, February 11, 2007.

Nomination forms, including essays, should be returned to the Office of Student Support Services, 022 Student Union, by Tuesday, January 30, 2007. For more information, contact the Office of Student Support Services at (937) 775-3749.

L.I.V.E. (Lift Individual Voices for Equality) and Rainbow Alliance will be co-sponsoring the Queer Prom on Friday, January 26, 2007 from 8PM-midnight. It is $5 for singles and $8 for couples plus a $1 donation or a canned good at the door; tickets can be purchased at the door and in the Student Union Box office. One person in the couple needs any college ID. There will be a DJ, dancing, a royal couple raffle, and free snacks and punch. All the profits will be donated to The Point Foundation and The House of Bread. Come out to the prom, have some fun, and support some charities.

The Guardian is having a photography contest and students may submit their picture of WSU or a WSU event to the Guardian. The entry form can be found in the weekly editions of the Guardian. Students should submit their photos to the Guardian offices in W014 Student Union by the 19th.

For more information contact The Guardian office at 775-5537.

The Tutoring Center is looking for more than a few good Men & Women who would like to make a difference and help other students be successful, maintain a great GPA, set their own hours, and earn money?  

Tutors are needed in the following classes:
all BIO classes, SOC200, EC200, EC204, EC205, All MTH especially MTH126, MTH127, MTH128, MTH129, MTH145, MTH 228, AES 122; Most business classes; ACC 307, FIN 310,  FIN 311, AND MS 204 & 205.

Requirements to be a Tutor:
    Minimum of 2.8 GPA
    Completed at least 15 credit hours at Wright State University
    Received a grade of A or B in courses to be tutored
    Ability to communicate effectively

The Office of Residence Services is currently seeking applicants for our 2007-2008 Community Advisor (CA) positions.  The Priority Deadline for submitting an application is January 22, 2007.

All applicants for the position are encouraged to attend one of our four information sessions (see ORS website for dates and times).  The information sessions are designed to provide candidates with an overview of the position and allow candidates an opportunity to ask questions and engage in dialogue with current Residence Life staff.  Applications are available on-line via the Residence Services web page (http://www.wright.edu/housing).

We will be looking for individuals who reflect the diversity of our residential communities and who have a strong desire to make a positive difference to others.  Individuals who possess a caring, upbeat, energetic attitude, as well as a willingness to learn and grow make ideal CAs.  It is important that our CAs possess strong leadership skills, understand the need for policy enforcement, have an appreciation for all aspects of diversity, and utilize well developed communication and leadership skills.

The Community Advisor position is one of the best jobs available for students and provides a multitude of non-monetary benefits in addition to the financial compensation package.  Being a CA requires a significant time commitment in order to be successful, but the rewards derived from the experience make it a very valuable position.  The CA position is not just a student job; it is a life experience that can be very enjoyable, providing lifelong friendships and leadership skills that will enhance future employment opportunities!

If you have any questions about the position, please join us at one of the four information sessions.  The CA position is a great opportunity for you to enhance your leadership skills while making positive contributions to the campus residential communities. 

Remember, the Priority Deadline for applications is January 22^nd.

Joseph Berthiaume, Ph.D.
Associate Director for Residence Life

January 26, 2007

Prepare to be inspired! Join us at Wright State University as we commemorate 40 years of engagement with the greater Dayton community and the region. This one-day conference will celebrate community engagement through the telling of stories. Participants will share accounts of their successes and challenges in service learning and various other kinds of campus-community partnerships. Come tell your story and learn from the stories of faculty across the disciplines, students, staff, administrators, and community partners.

Visit the "Celebrating Engagement" conference Website (http://www.wright.edu/tellingourstories) to learn more.