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 universitys
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
Links to WSU Student
Organizations Web sites
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.
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