University Events: May and June 2013
For more information about events, contact the Office of University Relations.
All listings are subject to change. Please call to confirm.
MAY EVENTS | |
| May 1 - Jun. 13 | JURIED QUILT SHOW: The Studio Art Quilt Association of Connecticut will host a juried quilt show with the theme, "Local Color," in the Ruth Haas Library on the WCSU Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury, Thirty-six quilters have submitted 49 quilts to be judged. There will be an opening reception from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, also in the Haas Library. For more information, visit www.wcsu.edu/newsevents/Juriedquiltshow.asp. 
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JUNE EVENTS | |
| Jun. 1 | SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT IVES CONCERT PARK - MOE.: As part of the Summer Concert Series, moe. and the Wood Brothers will perform at 6 p.m. at the Ives Concert Park on the WCSU Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. For tickets and information, visit www.ivesconcertpark.com/.
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| Jun. 2 | SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT IVES CONCERT PARK - GOV'T MULE: As part of the Summer Concert Series, Gov't Mule and Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers will perform at 6 p.m. at the Ives Concert Park on the WCSU Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. For tickets and information, visit www.ivesconcertpark.com/.
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| Jun. 2 | ALUMNI TRIP: BRUNCH CRUISE AROUND THE BIG APPLE: WCSU alumni and friends are invited to a brunch cruise aboard World Yacht, New York's premier dining cruise line. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from the Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. The cruise will feature views of the New York City skyline, the New Jersey waterfront, the many bridges, Ellis Island, Liberty Island, Governor's Island and an up-close view of the Statue of Liberty. The $110/person price includes round-trip transportation, cruise, brunch, tax and tip. The cruise will board at 11:30 a.m. and dock at 2 p.m. Call (203) 837-8298 to RSVP or complete the Brunch Cruise Reservation Form at www.wcsu.edu/alumni/pdf/2013Brunch_Cruise_RSVP.pdf.
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| Jun. 5 | ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEETING (WCSU alumni only): The WCSU Alumni Association will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. in Alumni Hall on the university's Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. The meeting is open to graduates of the university only. For more information, call (203) 837-8298. |
| Jun. 15 | BREWSTER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION: 11 a.m., Feldman Arena, O'Neill Center, Westside campus |
| Jun. 18 - Jul. 6 | M.F.A. NEW YORK EXHIBITION: The Master of Fine Arts Emerging Artists Show, featuring works by the 2013 graduates from the WCSU Master of Fine Arts painting and illustration program, will be on display from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, on the 4th floor of the Blue Mountain Gallery, 530 W. 25th St. in New York City. An Opening Reception will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 20. The exhibition and reception will be free and open to the public. For more information, call (203) 837-3222 or visit www.bluemountaingallery.org.
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| Jun. 18 | NEWTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL MOVING-UP CEREMONY: 6 p.m., Feldman Arena, O'Neill Center, Westside campus |
| Jun. 19 | BETHEL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION: 6 p.m., Feldman Arena, O'Neill Center, Westside campus |
| Jun. 20 | CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION: 6 p.m., Feldman Arena, O'Neill Center, Westside campus |
| Jun. 21 | RIDGEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION: 4 p.m., Feldman Arena, O'Neill Center, Westside campus |
| Jun. 22 | NEWTOWN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION: 10 a.m., Feldman Arena, O'Neill Center, Westside campus |
| Jun. 22 | NEW MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION: 4 p.m., Feldman Arena, O'Neill Center, Westside campus |
| Jun. 22 | BROOKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION: 8 p.m., Feldman Arena, O'Neill Center, Westside campus |
| Jun. 23 | JOEL BARLOW HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION: 3 p.m., Feldman Arena, O'Neill Center, Westside campus |
| Jun. 24 - Aug. 7 | RECREATIONAL SWIM TEAM: The Bethel Parks & Recreation Department will hold Recreational Swim Team for Bethel residents ages 7 to 16 at the O'Neill Center Pool on the WCSU Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. Swimmers 11 years and older will swim from 9 to 10 a.m., Monday through Thursday, and swimmers 10 years and younger will swim from 10 to 11 a.m. For costs and information, call (203) 794-8531 or visit www.bethel-ct.gov/filestorage/117/381/6971/SUMMER_FLYER_2013.pdf.
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| Jun. 27 - Aug. 2 | DANBURY DOLPHINS SWIM TEAM: The Danbury Police Athletic League will hold the Danbury Dolphins Swim Team for children ages 6 to 16 at the O'Neill Center Pool on the WCSU Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. Swimmers will be broken into age groups and will swim from 3 to 4 p.m. or 4 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For costs and information, send an email to danburydolphins@hotmail.com or visit http://danburydolphins.webstarts.com/.
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| Jun. 29 | NEW FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION: 11 a.m., Feldman Arena, O'Neill Center, Westside campus |
All listings are subject to change. Please call to confirm.
VISITOR PARKING ADVISORY: Western Connecticut State University offers several convenient, centrally located parking spaces for visitors to the university’s Midtown and Westside campuses in Danbury. Midtown visitor parking is in the lot next to Old Main and in designated spaces next to University Hall. Parking in the university’s White Street and Fifth Avenue garages is restricted to students, faculty and staff with hang-tags and/or parking stickers from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; visitors are welcome to park in the garages all other times. Westside visitor parking is on University Boulevard. Visitors who cannot be accommodated in these parking areas are asked to call the University Police Department to make other arrangements.
Up-to-date university parking rules and regulations, color-coded campus maps that show parking areas and shuttle bus stops, and shuttle bus schedules are available at www.wcsu.edu/parking. Call the University Police Department at (203) 837-9300 for more information about the parking rules and regulations.
| For more information, please contact: | |
| Sherri Hill, Associate Director, University Relations | |
| Phone: (203) 837-8486 | Fax: (203) 837-8530 |
| E-Mail: pr@wcsu.edu | |
