2012 Alumni Calendar of Events

Celebrate your affiliation with WCSU by joining us for these amazing upcoming events. For more information about these events or to RSVP, contact the WCSU Office of Alumni Relations at 203-837-8298. Check back often for additions and updates.

Jan. 11 WCSU Alumni Association Meeting
6 p.m., Alumni Hall, WCSU Midtown campus
Feb. 21 WCSU Alumni Association Meeting
6 p.m., Alumni Hall, WCSU Midtown campus
March 15 America’s Music Cities Tour Preview
Stop by for a preview of this amazing travel opportunity sponsored by the Alumni Association.
5:30 p.m., Warner Hall, Midtown campus. Refreshments will be provided. Free. To RSVP, call the Alumni Office at (203) 837-8298.
March 30 A Night at the Opera featuring “Carmen”
Join alumni, faculty, staff, parents and friends for "A Night at the Opera" featuring a special dinner followed by the Department of Music spring production, “Carmen”.
Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Warner Hall; Opera, 8 p.m., Ives Concert Hall, White Hall, Midtown campus. $35/person. For more information or to RSVP, call the Alumni Office at (203) 837-8298.
April 4 WCSU Alumni Association Annual Meeting
6 p.m., Alumni Hall, WCSU Midtown campus
April 13 CMEA Music Reception
A complimentary reception for alumni attending the 67th annual CMEA In-Service Conference and All State Music Festival.
6 p.m., Riverside Lounge, Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Conn. Free.
April 18 Alumni Nursing Society Reception
A complimentary reception for WCSU nursing alumni.
4 p.m., Warner Hall, WCSU Midtown campus. Free.
May 5
 		WestConn Family Day BBQ
Gather the family together and spend the day on campus with fellow alumni and new graduates for an afternoon filled with food, music, games and entertainment for the whole family.
Noon to 3 p.m., Quadrangle, WCSU Midtown campus. $5/person.

13th Annual Alumni & Friends Circle Rededication Ceremony
Join us as we celebrate Western's legacy for tomorrow by rededicating this wonderful area. This year’s ceremony will feature the unveiling of WestConn Sweethearts Marker.
2 p.m., Alumni & Friends Circle (located in between Old Main and Fairfield Hall), Midtown campus. Free.
May 11 Graduate Commencement
 7 p.m., Feldman Arena, O'Neill Convocation Center, WCSU Westside campus
May 13 Undergraduate Commencement
 Alumni are invited to participate in the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony by leading the graduate procession and welcoming the class of 2011 into the Alumni Association.
7:30 a.m. Commencement Breakfast, Grand Ballroom, Westside Campus Center, WCSU Westside campus.
9 a.m., academic dress & 10 a.m. academic procession, Feldman Arena, O'Neill Convocation Center, WCSU Westside campus. The ceremony will immediately follow.
June 6 WCSU Alumni Association Meeting
6 p.m., Alumni Hall, WCSU Midtown campus
June 8 Culinary Delights: Bus Trip to Culinary Institute of America
Treat your palate to the culinary arts on our sixth annual trip to the CIA, the world's premier culinary college. Join WCSU alumni and friends for an evening of exquisite dining at Ristorante Caterina de' Medici, serving Italy's Authentic Flavors in a Magnificent Tuscan Villa Setting. $91/person. For more information or to make a reservation, call (203) 837-8298.
July 22-27 Alumni Trip: An American Adventure on the
Majestic American Queen Steamboat
Enjoy five nights onboard the magnificent American Queen Steamboat. Experience the feel of the heartland of America by joining us on this all inclusive vacation that will reconnect you with America and its heritage in a way you never dreamed possible! You’ll be pampered with your choice of fine cuisine, wine & beer with dinner, entertainment, dancing, shore tours or, simply, total relaxation. We will stop every day along the Ohio River to Pittsburgh with highlights of new towns, museums and history to explore in Maysville, Point Pleasant, Marietta, Wheeling and then to our destination in Pittsburgh. To book your reservation, contact Alumni Association representative Kay Schreiber ’79 at (203) 790-8342 or e-mail kay.schreiber@sbcglobal.net.
Aug. 4 Alumni Family Day at Lake Compounce
Spend a fun-filled day with your family and fellow alumni at Lake Compounce in Bristol, Conn. $35/person (children 3 & under are free). Price includes admission, parking, all-you-can-eat lunch buffet, unlimited free soda, unlimited use of rides, shows and attractions (except the Skycoaster), unlimited access to Splash Harbor, and a complimentary return visit ticket. To RSVP, call the Alumni Office at (203) 837-8298.
Sept.14 Annual Golden Circle Luncheon
Join us for our 16th Annual Golden Circle event, honoring alumni who have graduated 50+ years ago. This year, we welcome members from the class of 1962 who are celebrating their 50th class reunion. Noon, Fairfield Hall Lounge, WCSU Midtown Campus. Cost.
Sept. 30 - Oct. 7 Alumni Trip: America’s Music Cities Tour featuring Branson, Memphis and Nashville
Enjoy eight thrilling days touring the America’s Music Cities. Highlights include: St. Louis City, Branson, the Titanic Museum, a cruise on Table Rock Lake aboard the magnificent showboat Branson Belle, the Clinton Presidential Center, the Music of Memphis and Elvis’ Graceland, the Opryland resort, Nashville and the Grand Ole Opry. Trip includes 8 days and 10 meals, a professional tour manager, round trip airport transfers, and $40 in Mayflower Money. For more information, visit wcsu.edu. To book your reservation, contact Alumni Association representative Kay Schreiber ’79 at (203) 790-8342 or e-mail kay.schreiber@sbcglobal.net.

Join us for a free preview of this trip on March 15 at 5:30 p.m. in Warner Hall. Refreshments will be provided. To RSVP, call the Alumni Office at (203) 837-8298. 
Oct. 1 Alumni Association's 27th Annual Golf Tournament
Join us for a great day of golf while helping to raise money for WCSU student scholarships. 10 a.m. shotgun start (scramble format), Richter Park, 100 Aunt Hack Rd., Danbury, Conn. $700/foursome ($175/person). All players welcomes. Sponsorship opportunities are available and appreciated. Proceeds from the Alumni Association Golf Tournament fund WCSU student scholarships. For more information or to make a reservation, call the Alumni Office at (203) 837-8298 or e-mail alumni@wcsu.edu.
October 13 Homecoming Day 2012
Save the date for a day filled with fun for the whole family.

Homecoming Tailgate Party
10 a.m., Westside Campus Center Parking Lot, WCSU Westside campus.

WCSU Football vs. Morrisville State
12 p.m., Westside Athletic Stadium, WCSU Westside campus.

Alumni Hospitality Tent
Half-time, across from the Westside Athletic Stadium, WCSU Westside campus.

Street Fair
2 p.m., across from the Westside Athletic Stadium, WCSU Westside campus.

Class of 1957 Class Reunion
Members of the Class of 1957 will celebrate their 55th class reunion on Homecoming Day with an informal luncheon under the Alumni Hospitality Tent. The classes of 1955-62 are invited to the celebration.

Class of 1962 Golden Reunion Celebration
Take a trip down memory lane with the class of 1961 as they celebrate their 50th class reunion.
Dec. 8 Holiday Bus Trip to NYC
You just can’t beat NYC for the holidays. Hop on board the bus bound for the city that never sleeps. $39/person. Price includes round trip transportation. Once in the Big Apple, you are free to explore on your own. Take in a show, soak in the culture, shop, eat, play…whatever you choose. For more information or to make a reservation, call (203) 837-8298.


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