Campus Life

Summer Sendoff

Summer Sendoff Passport
March 28–April 19, 2023

Summer Sendoff Passport is your ticket to explore, engage, and end the semester in an excellent way. Join your fellow Lakers from March 28 to April 19 for various events to end the 2022-2023 academic year!

Download a printable schedule of events (PDF)!

Passport Instructions

To complete your passport, do the following:

  1. Attend one event from four different categories.
  2. Complete the Word Scramble.
  3. Have the passport signed by a Wright State employee at each event you participate in.
  4. Bring your completed passport to the home baseball game on April 19 or stop by the Front Desk on April 20 to receive a free t-shirt. The first 100 passports contain a FREE K-Burger for the Picnic on the Patio event on April 19.

For questions about the Summer Sendoff Passport, contact discoverlakecampus@wright.edu.


Categories

1

Academics

Destress For Success

Work hard and play hard! This event will have it all. Tutors will be available for some last-minute advice. Sundae Bar and games will be provided. Stella, the therapy dog, will be available for snuggles!

Tuesday, April 18
2–4 p.m.
Dicke Hall


Tutoring Services

Schedule an appointment and attend a tutoring session anytime in the last few weeks of the semester with one of our peer-to-peer tutors. Tutors help students develop a deeper understanding of class material, and gain successful skills that can improve their overall GPA.

2

Program

Safety Training

The Wright State University Police Department offers a variety of safety training sessions each semester. These sessions are free and open to the public. Attend just one!

Sexual Assault Awareness
Thursday, April 6
1:30–2:30 p.m.
227 Dwyer Hall

Active Shooter Response
Wednesday, April 12
Noon–2 p.m.
150 Dwyer Hall


Research Symposium

Our faculty and students have been working hard in the classroom all year. Stop by and see the results of their research.

Wednesday, April 12
11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Dicke Hall


Jazz at the Lake: Music & Lecture

Dr. William McDaniel, Professor Emeritus OSU, will be presenting "Understanding Black History through Black Music" and "Trio Pi" will be performing.

Thursday, April 13
5–7:30 p.m.
Dicke Hall

3

Recreation

Pickleball

Come learn about one of the fastest-growing sports! Pickleball is a fun sport that combines many elements of badminton, tennis and ping-pong. Never played? No equipment? No problem! All equipment will be provided and others will be there to teach you the basics of the sport.

Thursdays, March 30, April 6, or April 13
Noon–1 p.m.
YMCA


Yoga

Yoga is a great exercise for your mind and body. Come learn the basics of yoga with instructor Christine. She will also be teaching yoga as a class this fall! This is a great way to learn how you can earn credit while you exercise this upcoming Fall Semester!

Mondays, April 3, April 10, or April 17
Noon–1 p.m.
Dicke Hall

4

Activities

Boathouse Bash

Let’s have some fun celebrating the end of the year! Stop by The Boathouse for some free snacks and fun including a Cornhole Tournament sponsored by the Science Club.

Tuesday, April 11
2–4 p.m.
The Boathouse


Glowforge

Visit the Business Enterprise Center in Trenary Hall to learn about the Glowforge in their Laker Space and receive a free item made on the Glowforge. Stop by during these dates/times: 

Tuesday, March 28
1–3 p.m.

Monday, April 3
9–11 a.m.

Friday, April 14
9–11 a.m.

5

Donate

Blood Drive

Donate blood, volunteer to work at the Blood Drive, or stop by the Blood Drive and donate a non-perishable for the food pantry. 

Tuesday, March 28
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Dicke Hall

Register to give blood and use WSULC as the code

Want to volunteer? Email Jill at jill.puthoff@wright.edu


Postcard Party

Help us welcome incoming students by handwriting postcards that will be mailed to them. Materials and examples will be provided. 10 postcards completed will receive one spin on the prize wheel.

Tuesday, April 4
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Dicke Hall


Word Scramble

There are eight Lakerheads hidden around campus in open areas with letters on the back. Find all the letters and unscramble the phrase.

  • 1 in the Agriculture building
  • 1 in Trenary Hall
  • 2 in Andrews Hall
  • 4 in Dwyer Hall

You must complete the Word Scramble to complete your Passport!


Picnic On The Patio

Stop by the patio and grab a famous K-Burger before you head to the baseball game that night! K-Burgers will be available for purchase (cash only)! The Boathouse will be offering FREE fountain drinks and sides for purchase (card only!). Yard games & activities will be happening!

Wednesday, April 19
11 a.m.–1 p.m.


Baseball Game

Cheer on the Lakers! Come out to Montgomery Field with your completed Passport and receive a FREE t-shirt. Remember, a completed passport means attending one activity from 4 different categories. When you attend, don’t forget to get your passport signed!

Wednesday, April 19
Doubleheader starting at 3 p.m.


Relaxing Activities

Several relaxing activities are available to you on campus until the end of the semester. These include a sticker board, puzzles, coloring poster and more!

  • A StickTogether sticker board in the Main Entrance of Dwyer Hall
  • Puzzles in the lobby area of the Agriculture & Water Quality Center
  • Cards & board games in The Boathouse
  • A coloring poster on the bulletin board of Andrews Hall

 


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