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Student Activities

The Office of Student Activities supports student success and development by offering programs and services to enhance the quality of life on campus and increase student involvement. Student Activities supports the university’s enrollment and retention initiatives by serving as advocates for students. A brief overview of programs and services follows. For more information, please contact the Office of Student Activities, 019 Student Union, (937) 775-5570, or at http://www.wright.edu/studentactivities.

The Office of Student Activites
Phone: (937) 775-5570
E-mail address: student_activities@wright.edu
Web page: http://www.wright.edu/studentactivities/

Leadership Initiatives

The Office of Student Activities offers workshops and leadership programs for students to gain insight into their leadership potential and to increase their self-awareness. Leadership development at Wright State University is a process whereby students attend workshops, retreats, classes, or experiences to learn skills such as goal setting, motivation, time management, leadership styles, conflict resolutions, and problem solving. A variety of specialized leadership programs are available to accommodate students’ needs and schedules.

Social Fraternities and Sororities

When students join a Greek letter fraternity or sorority at Wright State University, a life-long commitment of friendship, service, leadership, and academic achievement is made. Students who participate in fraternity or sorority life perform hundreds of hours of services to the community and contribute thousands of dollars to charitable organizations. Chapters also sponsor social and educational programs and participate in major events at the university.

Membership in sororities and fraternities is open to all interested and academically eligible students. Coordination among the chapters is provided through the Greek Advisory Council (GAC), the InterFraternity Council (IFC), the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and the Panhellenic Council (NPC).

NPC sororities conduct formal fall quarter rush and open rush during the other quarters. NPHC and IFC seek new members throughout the academic year.

For Greek students who achieve academic excellence, membership is offered in the Order of Omega, a national honorary organization.

Student Media

Media Opportunities

Media opportunities on campus include a radio station, a newspaper, and a literary journal. All students are eligible for participation and are encouraged to talk to the appropriate editor or general manager to become involved.

WWSU 106.9FM, the campus radio station, provides opportunities for disc jockeys, news writers, broadcast engineers, and business management people, both with and without experience. WWSU is located in W010 Student Union, (937) 775-5554.

The Guardian weekly newspaper provides opportunities for students as writers, editors, advertising salespersons, desktop publishers, and photographers. The Guardian is published once a week during the fall, winter, and spring quarters. The Guardian office and production facilities are located in 133 Allyn Hall, (937) 775-5536.

Nexus, the literary journal, has a staff of student editors and solicits material for publication from the entire university community. Nexus also publishes off-campus material. Nexus contains poetry, fiction, essays, photography, and other two-dimensional art. The Nexus office is located in W104 Student Union, (937) 775-5533.

Rainbow Alliance

The Rainbow Alliance is a student organization that serves to support, educate, and provide outreach and advocacy to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning community and their heterosexual allies. Rainbow Alliance works to provide education and programming with other organizations to obtain this goal. Rainbow Alliance creates a safe and healthy atmosphere that nurtures personal growth between all of its members. Rainbow Alliance creates a mutual support network that encourages pride, respect, and trust among all members in the organization.

Student Government

Wright State University Student Government, the representative student assembly, exists to advocate widely and deeply felt student interests. As designated by the Board of Trustees, the representative assembly is responsible to officially communicate the collective viewpoint of the student body with regard to any aspect of university policy or operation. The representative student assembly is responsible for appointing students to university committees and other decision making groups, recommending allocations of the student activities funds, representing student interests and serving as a conduit of information from the university to the student body. Student Government shall also represent the student body on state and national issues of interest to students.

The House of Representatives is comprised of registered student clubs/organizations at WSU. The House of Representatives assists student groups in program collaboration, allows student groups to apply for funding, reserve rooms, and/or use the student organization office space.

Student Organizations

University Activities Board (UAB)

The University Activities Board is the student organization responsible for providing most of the student entertainment programming at Wright State University, including concerts, comedians, cultural events, films, videos, recreational activities, May Daze, and other activities.

Members have the opportunity to assist with the selection and planning of activities sponsored by UAB. They are encouraged to participate in various aspects of programming events on campus.

Members may serve on any number of UAB committees:

Cinema and Video

The Cinema and Video Committee selects a variety of films including anything from music videos, to newer releases and classic titles. Past programs have included: Pink Floyd's The Wall, Audrey Hepburn Fest, Sunday Night Football, and Get on the Bus. Other activities may include drive-in or laser disc movies, and video contests. Concerts

The Concerts Committee offers a wide range of musical events such as bands and solo musicians, and co-sponsors our annual Battle of the Bands. Committee members program a variety of music including rock, reggae, country, jazz, and alternative.

Cultural Arts

The Cultural Arts Committee is responsible for providing cultural activities, including pop and ethnic culture, and issues-oriented programs. This can be accomplished through a variety of events such as major lecturers, workshops, cultural road trips, ethnic dance troupes, poetry night, and any other arts-related programs.

Novelty

The Novelty Committee offers programs that include roadtrips to Cincinnati Reds games; Kings Island; away WSU men's basketball games; tournament competitions in various areas such as eight ball, table tennis, chess, and euchre; and a college bowl, in which winners advance to regional competition. Activities may include euchre and spades tournaments, air hockey, and other recreational contests.

Special Events and Mainstage

The major responsibility of this committee is coordinating all the operation arrangements for Wright State's oldest student programming tradition, Fall Fest, which is held the first Friday of fall quarter, and May Daze, which is held the first Friday of May. Other activities this committee may sponsor include professional jugglers, comedians, casino nights, and coffee houses. Many of these activities are held in the Rathskellar as part of the Rat Series.

To find out more about the University Activities Board (UAB), stop by W028 Student Union or call (937) 775-5500.