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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T110000
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Lecture - Will Hutnick\, Interdisciplinary Artist/Curator
DESCRIPTION:WCSU MFA VISITING ARTIST LECTURE WITH WILL HUTNICK\, INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTIST/CURATOR:\nWednesday\, Sept. 17\, 2025\, 11 a.m. \nVisual & Performing Arts Center\, Room 144\, WCSU\, Westside campus\nFree & Open to the Public\, Limited Seating Available\nRSVP to reserve a seat at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-will-hutnick-interdisciplinary-artistcurator-tickets-1579131447669  \nWill Hutnick is an artist and curator based in Sharon\, Connecticut. He received his M.F.A. from Pratt Institute and his B.A. from Providence College. He is a 2021 Artist Fellow in Painting from the New York Foundation for the Arts and a recipient of grants from the Berkshire Taconic Foundation and the Foundation for Contemporary Arts. \nHutnick’s work has been featured in The New York Times\, New American Paintings\, and Hyperallergic. He has had solo exhibitions at McDonough Museum of Art at Youngstown State University\, Geary Contemporary\, Handwerker Gallery at Ithaca College\, Pamela Salisbury Gallery\, Elijah Wheat Showroom\, Standard Space\, and Providence College Galleries. Group exhibitions include: Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art\, High Noon\, Hollis Taggart\, 1969 Gallery\, and Heaven Gallery. \nHutnick has been awarded artist-in-residencies at Yaddo\, Elizabeth Murray Artist Residency\, Vermont Studio Center\, and others. He has also been a curator-in-residence at Benaco Arte and Trestle Projects\, and has curated exhibitions at SPRING/BREAK Art Show\, Pratt Institute\, and the Wassaic Project. From 2015 to 2020\, Hutnick was one of the co-directors of Ortega y Gasset Projects\, an artist-run collective and exhibition space in Brooklyn. He is currently the Director of Artistic Programming at the Wassaic Project\, a nonprofit organization that uses art and art education to foster positive social change. \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/visiting-artist-lecture-will-hutnick-interdisciplinary-artist-curator/
LOCATION:VPAC Room 144\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Lectures
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SUMMARY:Roots & Shoots Fall Introduction Meeting
DESCRIPTION:ROOTS & SHOOTS FALL INTRODUCTION MEETING: Roots & Shoots will be kicking off the semester with our first meeting of the fall. We will be going over some information about the garden and our projects for this season\, as well as going through our events for this semester\, and doing some brainstorming for things we may want to add. We will also be introducing the information for our biggest event this year\, which is Earth Day\, and beginning to think about the logistics of our project! From 11 a.m. to noon in Room 029 of White Hall on the Midtown campus.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/roots-shoots-fall-introduction-meeting/
LOCATION:White Hall 029\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T121500
DTSTAMP:20260407T180827
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SUMMARY:WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward - Finance
DESCRIPTION:WESTCONN EXCHANGE – WEAVING OUR WAY FORWARD – FINANCE: As we continue shaping WestConn’s path forward\, you are invited to join a new series of forums — WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward. These sessions are designed to be interactive\, bringing together faculty\, staff\, and students for open dialogue and feedback as we refresh and finalize important strategies and decisions. \nWe are excited to offer each exchange in both in-person and virtual formats. You are encouraged to participate in at least one session for each topic. After each session\, we will share insights and updates online for additional feedback and engage with shared governance bodies. Throughout the term\, there will be numerous opportunities to provide your input through various formats. \nWestConn Exchange Schedule \n\nStrategy\n\n\nTuesday\, September 16 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Virtual\nMonday\, September 22 | 9:30–10:45 a.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nFinance\n\n\nWednesday\, September 17 | 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Virtual\nWednesday\, September 24 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nDEI/Campus Climate Plan\n\n\nMonday\, November 3 | 2–3:15 p.m. | Virtual\nWednesday\, November 5 | 3–4:15 p.m.| Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nIT&I/Facilities Renewal Plan\n\n\nMonday\, November 10 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Virtual\nTuesday\, November 11 | 9–10:15 a.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n  \nRegister for Each Exchange at: https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/westconn-exchange#registrants \n  \nBrief Updates on Our Work \nStrategy\nOur strategy work is guided by Western Rising 2030 and seeks to integrate multiple planning efforts into one clear direction. I will propose that we center our efforts around three commitments. \n\nDistinctly WestConn – modernizing academics to ensure accessible\, career-ready\, and affordable pathways.\nStrengthen Our Foundations – securing long-term financial sustainability\, modernizing infrastructure\, and rebuilding trust.\nRegional Anchor and Opportunity Engine – positioning WCSU as Connecticut’s largest HSI and a hub for workforce\, education\, and community development.\n\nYour feedback will be essential as we identify our direction. Together\, we will identify the most critical strategies to advance these commitments\, establish clear metrics to measure progress\, and create structures that hold us accountable across the institution. \nFinance\nOur financial discussions will focus on mitigation strategies and efforts to close our structural deficit. While we ended FY25 with a $4.5 million surplus and $11.9 million in reserves\, these results depended heavily on $24.2 million in one-time system support and temporary measures\, meaning the University carried a $23 million structural deficit. Looking forward\, our five-year framework projects only modest surpluses in FY26-27 sustained through continued one-time support\, before recurring annual deficits of approximately $10.5 million in FY28-FY30 unless new revenues and deeper efficiencies are achieved. Addressing this challenge will require careful attention to personnel costs\, vendor renegotiations\, shared services\, and revenue diversification through housing\, dining\, grants\, philanthropy\, and auxiliary ventures. As I have reviewed our finances more closely\, I have found the situation to be more complex than I initially anticipated—an unsurprising reality in today’s higher education environment\, but one that underscores the importance of transparent communication\, difficult choices\, and collective action. To move forward\, we need everyone—faculty\, staff\, students\, and partners—actively engaged in identifying opportunities for reallocation and investment\, generating new revenues\, and ensuring that decisions remain aligned with our academic mission and long-term sustainability. \nIT&I/Facilities Renewal\nWe are finalizing a three-year renewal plan that outlines more than $54 million in proposed state bond funding to strengthen WestConn’s physical and digital foundations. This plan directly connects facilities and technology investments to our academic mission and student experience. Your engagement is essential as we refine these priorities and design strong advocacy efforts with state leaders and partners. Together\, we can build the infrastructure and technology that will power WestConn’s future. \nDEI & Campus Climate Plan\nOur DEI Master Plan 2025-2030 builds on recent momentum — hiring new leadership\, strengthening recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff\, and expanding culturally sustaining supports for students. The plan emphasizes creating a more inclusive campus climate\, improving infrastructure for Hispanic and other underrepresented students\, and embedding equity as a design principle across academics and student life. A key part of this work is being transparent about our challenges while also recognizing and replicating our successes as leverage points. Together\, these insights will guide strategies that are both honest about where we must improve and bold in building on what already works. At the forum\, we will provide an update on the plan and seek your input on how best to advance strategies that foster belonging\, equity\, and accountability across the institution. \nThese forums are not simply updates — they are an exchange of ideas and perspectives. Your input will directly shape our efforts as we move into this next chapter of renewal and growth. I hope you will join the conversation or provide input in other ways.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/westconn-exchange-weaving-our-way-forward-finance/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T140000
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SUMMARY:Tied Together with Alpha Delta Pi
DESCRIPTION:TIED TOGETHER WITH ALPHA DELTA PI: Come add some color to your day! Tie dye shirts with the sisters of ADPi from noon to 2 p.m. on the Berkshire Hall lawn\, Midtown campus. \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/tied-together-with-alpha-delta-pi/
LOCATION:Berkshire Hall Lawn\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Greek life,Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T125049Z
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SUMMARY:Internship Information and Walk-in Hours
DESCRIPTION:INTERNSHIP INFORMATION AND WALK-IN HOURS: Looking for an Internship? We Can Help! \nDo you need to complete an internship before graduation but aren’t sure where to start? Whether you’re exploring opportunities or just have a few questions\, we’ve got you covered! \nStop by during our Internship Information Walk-In Hours at Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus from 2 to 4 p.m. to get answers and guidance. \nYou’ll learn about: \nHow to apply for an internship at WCSU\nThe requirements you need before applying\nTips for finding and securing opportunities\nAnd much more! \nIf you have any questions\, please email Katherine Corsillo at corsillok@wcsu.edu
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/internship-information-and-walk-in-hours/
LOCATION:Berkshire Hall\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Career search,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T160000
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SUMMARY:In-Person ISEP Study Abroad Information Session
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON ISEP STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION SESSION:   International Services will host in-person Study Abroad Info Sessions each month starting in September: \nMonday\, 9/15 – 1-2 p.m. \nWednesday\, 9/17 – 3-4 p.m. \nThursday\, 9/18 – 1-2 p.m. \nMonday\, 9/22 – 1-2 p.m. \nWednesday\, 9/24 – 3-4 p.m. \nThursday\, 9/25 – 1-2 p.m. \nTuesday\, 9/30 – 1-2 p.m. \nStudents of all majors are encouraged to attend to learn how to apply for a semester\, year-long\, or summer study abroad experience. The sessions will be held in Midtown Student Center 207\, within Intercultural Affairs. Please email warnerd@wcsu.edu to register – drop-ins are also welcome
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/in-person-isep-study-abroad-information-session-2/
LOCATION:Midtown Student Center Room 207\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of InterCultural Affairs":MAILTO:dennisd@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T180000
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SUMMARY:Graduate Virtual Information Sessions
DESCRIPTION:GRADUATE VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS: At Western Connecticut State University\, we are committed to helping you achieve your goals with flexible\, high-quality graduate programs designed to enhance your career opportunities and personal growth. \nOur Virtual Information Sessions provide an opportunity to connect with faculty and program coordinators to learn more about our graduate programs. Whether you are exploring your options or ready to apply\, these sessions will give you valuable insights into program structure\, curriculum\, admission requirements\, and career prospects. \nJoin us to discover how a WestConn graduate degree can help you stand out in today’s competitive job market. Register for an upcoming virtual information session and take the first step toward achieving your academic and professional aspirations! \nClick here to register for a virtual information session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 2025 \n\nThursday\, 9/4/2025\, 6 PM EST – MS in Counselor Education – \nSaturday\, 9/13/2025\, 11 AM EST – MS in Addiction Studies – \nWednesday\, 9/17/2025\, 5 PM EST – Doctor of Nursing Practice – \nWednesday\, 9/17/2025\, 5 PM EST – MS in Nursing – \nThursday\, 9/18/2025\, 7 PM EST – Master of Music – \nWednesday\, 9/24/2025\, 4 PM EST – MS in Integrative Biological Diversity – \nWednesday\, 9/24/2025\, 2 PM EST – Master of Arts in Teaching – \n\nOctober 2025 \n\nThursday\, 10/2/2025\, 6 PM EST – MS in Counselor Education – \nMonday\, 10/6/2025\, 6 PM EST – MS in Addiction Studies –\nMonday\, 10/6/2025\, 1 PM EST – MS in Homeland Security – \nTuesday\, 10/7/2025\, 1 PM EST – Master of Business Administration MBA – \nMonday\, 10/13/2025\, 6 PM EST – Master of Health Administration – \nTuesday\, 10/21\, 2025\, 9 AM EST – International Applicant – \nTuesday\, 10/21/24\, 5 PM EST – EdD in Instructional Leadership – \n\nNovember 2025\n\nTuesday\, 11/4/2025\, 6:30 PM EST – MS in Applied Behavior Analysis – \nThursday\, 11/6/2025\, 6 PM EST – MS in Counselor Education – \nThursday\, 11/20/2025\, 7 PM EST – Master of Music – \n\nDecember 2025 \n\nThursday\, 12/4/2025\, 6 PM – MS in Counselor Education – 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/graduate-virtual-information-sessions-20/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career search,Information Session,Public Events,Virtual event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T180000
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SUMMARY:Meet and Greet Pre-Health Office
DESCRIPTION:MEET AND GREET PRE-HEALTH OFFICE: Come meet the pre-health advisors from 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 219 of the Science Building on the Midtown campus.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/meet-and-greet-pre-health-office/
LOCATION:Science Building 219\, 181 White St.\, Danbury
CATEGORIES:Advising
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