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SUMMARY:Virtual AAPI Rising Summit
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL AAPI RISING SUMMIT!: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion is promoting this virtual event. \nGet ready for Movement Beyond The Moment\, an exciting online event celebrating AAPI voices and stories. Connect with a vibrant community\, dive into inspiring talks\, and explore powerful ideas that uplift and empower. \nThis virtual summit is your space to learn\, share\, and grow alongside passionate changemakers. Don’t miss out on this energizing experience — right from the comfort of your own home! \nWho Should Attend:\nThis summit is for leaders\, professionals\, advocates\, and community members across nonprofit\, corporate\, public\, and philanthropic sectors who are committed to building lasting impact within AANHPI communities. \nWhy This Matters:\nOur communities have a strong history of coming together during moments of crisis. This summit is about building the relationships\, strategies\, and systems needed to sustain collaboration and power long after those moments pass. \nThis virtual event is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register at www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-aapi-rising-summit-tickets-1985450216043.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/virtual-aapi-rising-summit/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Information Session,Leadership,Panel discussion,Virtual event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124023Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Short Story: "Madwomen"
DESCRIPTION:ADULT SHORT STORY – “MADWOMEN”: This event is ONLINE ONLY. Join us as we discuss the story\, “Madwomen\,” by the writer  Megan Kamalei Kakimoto. A single mother wrestles with how to protect her young son while still equipping him with the requisite skills to survive in the world. Her love for her son\, terrifying and all-consuming\, can also be\, at times\, potentially destructive\, threatening to harm him when she yearns only to protect him. Register for the story\, then click the link above to read it. On the day of the event\, a link will be sent to you to join the discussion. From 11 a.m. to noon. Register at https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2026/05/20/adult-short-story-madwomen. \nMegan Kamalei Kakimoto (born 1993) is an Japanese-Kanaka Maoli (native Hawaiian) writer. She is the author of the story collection\, “Every Drop Is a Man’s Nightmare\,” which interweaves Hawaiian mythology and superstition into a surreal contemporary Hawaiian vision. According to her Wikipedia page\, her forthcoming novel is entitled “Bloodsick.”
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/adult-short-story-madwomen/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Discussion,Diversity,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20260505T124239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124239Z
UID:10074608-1778774400-1778778000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual Teen Comics Chat
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL TEEN COMICS CHAT – AANHPIA AND JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH: Join us as two librarians talk about comics for Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPIA) Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month. Teens who attend and visit the Riverside or 53rd St libraries afterwards can get a free comic book to keep. Advanced registration required. \nThe link to the virtual event will be sent one day in advance. Attendees must have a valid email address and a device with an Internet connection and audio and/or video capabilities. Public participation in the talk is optional. From 4 to 5 p.m. Register at https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2026/05/21/virtual-teen-comics-chat-aanhpi-and-jewish-american-heritage-month.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/virtual-teen-comics-chat/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Social Event,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T100000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20260408T165340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T165340Z
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SUMMARY:HSIs and the Role of the Title V Coordinator
DESCRIPTION:HSI-PLC SESSION – HSIs AND THE ROLE OF THE TITLE V COORDINATOR: The HSI-PLC is a monthly online community dedicated to shared learning and engagement around Dr. Gina Garcia’s framework of Latino Servingness. This framework is of critical importance to CT State Community College as we strive to become a system that more fully supports Latine students — and\, by extension\, all students — in reaching college completion. \nThe HSI-PLC grew out of CT State’s HSI Retreat held in February 2025\, which convened 125 colleagues from across the state to share best practices and deepen their theoretical and conceptual understanding of HSI work. The PLC is also a Leadership Development Project of Dr. Madeline Pérez De Jesús and Dr. Manuel Gómez as part of their year-long 2025–2026 Fellowships with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) which concludes in June. \nMay 8 from 8:30 to 10 a.m.\nHSIs and the Role of the Title V Coordinator\nAriel Robinson and Rachael DiPietro\nCT State Capital and CT State Norwalk \n  \nJoin the meeting at https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_MDViNDZlODUtYmM2Mi00NDcwLTgyMTgtYzg5ZWNhMDQ0MjFj%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522679df878-277a-496a-ac8d-d99e58606dd9%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25223fe3a803-b972-4433-ba08-6d83c5e9c9ec%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=4bf4f16a-4a4a-492d-86d0-72b6c4b611e1&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true \nMeeting ID: 282 702 492 668 8\nPasscode: 2JY3Zg3B
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/hsis-and-the-role-of-the-title-v-coordinator/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Information Session,Leadership,Virtual event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T203000
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UID:10074591-1778094000-1778099400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:“Half-Jew\, Full Life” Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:‘HALF-JEW\, FULL LIFE’ BOOK TALK: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion is promoting this virtual event. \nFrom Berlin to the Bronx\, from Holocaust survivor to American success story\, Georgette Bennett’s new book\, “Half-Jew\, Full Life\,” traces the extraordinary life of Gary “Pips” Phillips who defied the odds at every turn. With an Aryan mother and Jewish father\, Pips could have escaped much of the Holocaust’s horrors. Instead\, he made a fateful decision at age 13 to become a Bar Mitzvah just as the Nuremberg Laws were enacted\, effectively choosing to be labeled a Jew under Nazi rule. Pips’ wartime experience is marked by daring escapes\, improbable rescues\, and survival while hiding deep within Nazi Berlin. Captured four times\, he escaped thrice\, choosing to remain in Nazi custody the fourth time as there was nowhere to run in bombed-out Berlin. At his place of confinement\, he met his future wife\, Olga Horvath\, who had been imprisoned after surviving Auschwitz and the Death March to Bergen Belsen. After their marriage in chaotic post-war Berlin\, they emigrated to the U.S. to start a new life. \nArriving in New York with nothing\, Pips rose from waiter to co-owner of the world’s largest photo agency — despite never owning a camera. Unlike Pips\, Olga was unable to escape the shadow of her Holocaust experiences\, and in a horrifying twist\, she threw herself off the roof of their gleaming luxury high-rise after more than 50 years of marriage\, leaving Pips grief-stricken\, but also able to reinvent himself one more time. This dramatic story brims with chance\, love\, loss\, resilience\, and reinvention\, culminating in a poignant exploration of Jewish identity\, memory\, and legacy. \nBennet will be in conversation with best-selling author Richard Walter. \nThis virtual event is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Register at https://mjhnyc.org/events/halfjewfulllife/
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/half-jew-full-life-book-talk/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Lectures,Virtual event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T140000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20260430T193258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T193258Z
UID:10074590-1777986000-1777989600@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Yiddish Theater\, George Gershwin\, and the Birth of an American Sound
DESCRIPTION:YIDDISH THEATER\, GEORGE GERSHWIN\, AND THE BIRTH OF AN AMERICAN SOUND: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion is promoting this virtual event. \nAs a teenager\, George Gershwin attended Yiddish theater regularly. “Khantshe in Amerike\,” by family friend Joseph Rumshinsky\, featured a working-class woman asserting her rights and her desires. But\, not only did the show include a Suffragette Parade — it has also been described as the first Yiddish musical to incorporate American rhythm. This lecture by scholar Ronald Robboy will explore the idea that Gershwin’s internalization of Black Americans’ music was influenced by his early immersion in Yiddish theater. \nRonald Robboy is a musician and independent scholar based in San Diego\, where he was a professional cellist for many years and\, beginning in the 1970s\, an early West Coast experimentalist in the klezmer revival. He has written and lectured extensively on Yiddish theater music\, and in 1998 was named Senior Researcher for Michael Tilson Thomas’s Thomashefsky Project. Robboy is leading YIVO Institute’s reconstruction of the score to composer Joseph Rumshinsky’s operetta Khantshe in Amerike (1912)\, to be performed in New York at the Center for Jewish History in May 2026. \nThis virtual event is from 1 to 2 p.m. Register at https://yivo.org/George-Gershwin
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/yiddish-theater-george-gershwin-and-the-birth-of-an-american-sound/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Music,Virtual event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20260310T201301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T143756Z
UID:10074453-1777215600-1777222800@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Poor Yorick: Writer's Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:POOR YORICK – WRITERS’ OPEN MIC: Join WCSU’s Department of Creative & Professional Writing Program for a Writers’ Open Mic with Pop-up Book Shop and Featured Reader\, interim Writing Center Coordinator and MFA graduate Cameron Phillips\, from 3-5 p.m. at The Market at The Meetinghouse\, located at 602 Ridgebury Road in Ridgefield — just a 12-minute drive from the WCSU Westside campus! \nHosted by Poor Yorick\, the program’s literary journal\, this event celebrates both WCSU’s lifelong community of writers and the vibrant literary voices of the Greater Danbury Area. We’re excited to share our program’s long-standing tradition of these open mics with the local community beyond the boundaries of our campus with an evening of storytelling\, poetry\, and prose of every kind at The Market at The Meetinghouse. This event will feature a Pop-up Book Shop hosted by Rainy Day Paperback Exchange of Bethel\, offering a curated selection of used books. \nFeatured Reader: Cameron Phillips\nCameron Phillips earned her MFA with concentrations in fiction and editing from Western Connecticut State University\, where she currently teaches composition and works as the interim coordinator of the Writing Center. Her short speculative fiction has appeared in 100-Foot Crow\, Factor Four Magazine\, and more. \n———————————————————- \nThis event is open to the public! All writers are welcome to read their works* and all readers invited to sit back and enjoy! \n*Please note: Current WCSU MFA students will receive priority for reading opportunities.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/poor-yorick-writers-open-mic-4/
LOCATION:The Market at the Meetinghouse\, 602 Ridgebury Road\, Ridgefield\, CT
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Coffeehouse,Entertainment,Public Events,Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20260319T163544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T163544Z
UID:10074472-1776866400-1776870000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:25 Years Stronger: Looking Back\, Moving Forward - A Retrospect of the Anti-Sexual Violence Movement
DESCRIPTION:25 YEARS STRONGER – LOOKING BACK\, MOVING FORWARD – A RETROSPECT OF THE ANTI-SEXUAL VIOLENCE MOVEMENT: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion is promoting this virtual event from Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence. \nJoin us as we commemorate 25 years of Sexual Assault Awareness Month\, honoring the strength of survivors and the advocates who have worked to end sexual violence. \nThis presentation will reflect on the history of the movement\, the progress made over the past quarter century\, and the work that remains to build safer\, more supportive communities. \nThis virtual event is from 2 to 3 p.m. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XX2jRKV2SkaCz-D7UmOPjw
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/25-years-stronger-looking-back-moving-forward-a-retrospect-of-the-anti-sexual-violence-movement/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Information Session,Leadership,Public Events,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T100000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20260408T165114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T165114Z
UID:10074518-1775809800-1775815200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Leadership Reflections through a Latino Servingness Lens
DESCRIPTION:HSI-PLC SESSION – LEADERSHIP REFLECTIONS THROUGH A LATINO SERVINGNESS LENS: The HSI-PLC is a monthly online community dedicated to shared learning and engagement around Dr. Gina Garcia’s framework of Latino Servingness. This framework is of critical importance to CT State Community College as we strive to become a system that more fully supports Latine students — and\, by extension\, all students — in reaching college completion. \nThe HSI-PLC grew out of CT State’s HSI Retreat held in February 2025\, which convened 125 colleagues from across the state to share best practices and deepen their theoretical and conceptual understanding of HSI work. The PLC is also a Leadership Development Project of Dr. Madeline Pérez De Jesús and Dr. Manuel Gómez as part of their year-long 2025–26 Fellowships with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) which concludes in June. \nApril 10 from 8:30 to 10 a.m.\nLeadership Reflections Through an HSI Lens\nDr. Ruben Barato\, Vice President of Student Affairs\nHudson Valley Community College \nJoin the meeting at https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_MDViNDZlODUtYmM2Mi00NDcwLTgyMTgtYzg5ZWNhMDQ0MjFj%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522679df878-277a-496a-ac8d-d99e58606dd9%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25223fe3a803-b972-4433-ba08-6d83c5e9c9ec%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=4bf4f16a-4a4a-492d-86d0-72b6c4b611e1&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true\nMeeting ID: 282 702 492 668 8\nPasscode: 2JY3Zg3B
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/leadership-reflections-through-a-latino-servingness-lens/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Discussion,Diversity,Information Session,Leadership,Virtual event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20260319T164455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T164455Z
UID:10074473-1775750400-1775754000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Honoring Sexual Assault Awareness Month by Advocating for Survivor Services and Prevention
DESCRIPTION:HONORING SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH BY ADVOCATING FOR SURVIVOR SERVICES AND PREVENTION: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion is promoting this virtual event from the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence. \nJoin the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence to equip yourself with: \n– Recent data from our national survey of rape crisis centers and the National Intimate Partner & Sexual Violence Survey \n– Advocacy and policy basics for legally and effectively engaging with decision makers – “How tos” for planning and participating in meetings with policy makers \n– Talking points on survivor services and prevention priorities for fiscal year 2027 appropriations advocacy \nThis webinar is for survivors\, advocates\, local programs\, coalitions\, and national organizations who care about ending sexual violence and supporting healing services. \nThe virtual event is from 4 to 5 p.m. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rwaXVwWXTzC2AfffM3d3xA#/registration
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/honoring-sexual-assault-awareness-month-by-advocating-for-survivor-services-and-prevention/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Information Session,Leadership,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20260323T140946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T131208Z
UID:10074474-1775149200-1775160000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Unveiling Courage Art Exhibition: Every Step Matters
DESCRIPTION:UNVEILING COURAGE ART EXHIBITION – EVERY STEP MATTERS: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion is promoting this event from The Center for Family Justice. \n“Unveiling Courage” is about raising awareness for and empowering survivors of sexual violence. The event will take place on April 2 from 5-8 p.m. at the CFJ main office\, 753 Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport\, inside the old daycare space due to upcoming construction. This year\, the exhibition\, titled “Every Step Matters\,” will focus on the healing journey that individuals impacted by sexual violence take to go from victims to survivors. Both survivors and allies can submit art\, and forms of art accepted include painting\, sculpture\, craft\, ceramic\, photograph\, spoken word\, mosaic\, collage\, dance\, music\, etc. \nRegister at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdniCz4YBvU8SQ2AxZb70zXVsrc6IEXhbfI4UC2-Zkq2EH1pw/viewform \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/unveiling-courage-art-exhibition-every-step-matters/
LOCATION:The Center for Family Justice\, 753 Fairfield Avenue\, Bridgeport\, CT
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Leadership,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20260227T173523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T173523Z
UID:10074419-1774537200-1774548000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Women Elevating Women
DESCRIPTION:WOMEN ELEVATING WOMEN: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion is promoting this hybrid event from Prospanica CT. \nJoin us in honoring Women’s History Month as we bring together women from across the industry to connect\, inspire one another\, and champion our collective growth\, both personally and professionally. \nJoin in person from 3 to 6 p.m. at T22\, 1 Hartford Plaza\, Hartford
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/women-elevating-women/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Career search,Diversity,Information Session,Leadership,Panel discussion,Social Event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20260316T193604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T193604Z
UID:10074470-1774378800-1774382400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Civil Dialogue and Reflection with Scope of Agreement
DESCRIPTION:CIVIL DIALOGUE AND REFLECTION WITH SCOPE OF AGREEMENT: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion is promoting this virtual event from the National Constitution Center. \nIn this session\, educators will dive deeper into Civil Dialogue & Reflection using the Scope of Agreement NCC protocol. Educators will read multiple primary sources by Black authors that illuminate the topics of natural and civil rights. To support further implementation\, educators will also engage with the National Constitution Center’s Guide to Civil Dialogue & Reflection and discuss ways to create spaces for respectful\, vibrant dialogue in their classrooms. \nThis virtual event is from 7 to 8 p.m. Register at https://constitutioncenter.org/calendar/civil-dialogue-reflection-with-scope-of-agreement?utm_source=education_weekly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=education
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/civil-dialogue-and-reflection-with-scope-of-agreement/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Information Session,Leadership,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T133000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20260225T174535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T144349Z
UID:10074410-1773921600-1773927000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:CALAHE Café Con Leche
DESCRIPTION:CALAHE CAFE CON LECHE: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion is promoting this virtual event from CALAHE (Connecticut Association of Latinos in Higher Education). \nPlease join us for our next Café con Leche from noon to 1:30 p.m.  The session will include a one-hour conversation followed by 30 minutes for Q&A. \nThe theme for the event is celebrating identity\, honoring boundaries\, and sustaining our wellbeing. Together we’ll reflect on how cultural identity can be a professional strength while caring for our wellbeing with intention. \nMeeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/28449236574164?p=acJMUD5kA4D18Mtsx4 \nPlease feel welcome to share this invitation with colleagues and students who may be interested in joining us.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/calahe-cafe-con-leche/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Health And Wellness,Leadership,Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20260211T172956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T144236Z
UID:10074378-1773858600-1773864000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Fourteenth Amendment (Virtual Learning Session)
DESCRIPTION:FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT (VIRTUAL LEARNING SESSION): The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion is promoting this virtual event from the National Constitution Center. \nDuring this session\, participants will explore the 14th Amendment and the battles for equality in America. Our scholar will examine the clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment and the battle over their meaning from Reconstruction up until the present moment\, highlighting topics such America’s first and second civil rights movements\, the Constitution and women\, and modern interpretations of the 14th Amendment. A member of the Center’s teacher network will share classroom-ready resources related to the 14th Amendment for teachers to implement in their own classrooms. \nFrom 6:30 to 8 p.m. Register at https://constitutioncenter.zoom.us/meeting/register/sgmRPhA0Rn2XTVZdBickZw#/registration
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/fourteenth-amendment-virtual-learning-session/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Information Session,Leadership,Virtual event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20260310T194221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T194221Z
UID:10074452-1773586800-1773594000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Poor Yorick: Writers' Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:POOR YORICK – WRITERS’ OPEN MIC: Join WCSU’s Department of Creative & Professional Writing Program for a Writers’ Open Mic with Pop-up Book Shop and Featured Reader\, MFA student Maria Zegarelli\, from 3-5 p.m. at The Market at The Meetinghouse\, located at 602 Ridgebury Road in Ridgefield — just a 12-minute drive from the WCSU Westside campus! \nHosted by Poor Yorick\, the program’s literary journal\, this event celebrates both WCSU’s lifelong community of writers and the vibrant literary voices of the Greater Danbury Area. We’re excited to share our program’s long-standing tradition of these open mics with the local community beyond the boundaries of our campus with an evening of storytelling\, poetry\, and prose of every kind at The Market at The Meetinghouse. This event will feature a Pop-up Book Shop hosted by Rainy Day Paperback Exchange of Bethel\, offering a curated selection of used books. \nFeatured Reader: Maria Zegarelli\nMaria Zegarelli is a creative nonfiction writer and MFA candidate expected to graduate this May from Western Connecticut State University. Zegarelli’s personal lifestyle column\, The Youngest of Us\, published in The Town Tribune\, reflects on identity\, nostalgia\, and the mundane everyday moments that make life… life. She traces how personal history follows us forward. \n———————————————————- \nThis event is open to the public! All writers are welcome to read their works* and all readers invited to sit back and enjoy! \n*Please note: Current WCSU MFA students will receive priority for reading opportunities.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/poor-yorick-writers-open-mic-3/
LOCATION:The Market at the Meetinghouse\, 602 Ridgebury Road\, Ridgefield\, CT
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Coffeehouse,Entertainment,Public Events,Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Poor Yorick Editorial Team":MAILTO:paris013@wcsu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20260211T173208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T163248Z
UID:10074379-1773144000-1773147600@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Live From the Museum: The Stories of Revolutionary Women
DESCRIPTION:LIVE FROM THE MUSEUM – THE STORIES OF REVOLUTIONARY WOMEN: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion is promoting this event from the National Constitution Center for Women’s History Month. \nJoin a museum educator live inside the National Constitution Center’s newest exhibit on America’s founding\, to explore the roles played by American women in the late 1700s as they helped forge a new nation and find a place within it for themselves. \nFrom noon to 1 p.m. Register at https://constitutioncenter.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xxS1VMffQlKZjjDg74PYOw#/registration
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/live-from-the-museum-the-stories-of-revolutionary-women/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Leadership,Virtual event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20260214T175526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T175548Z
UID:10074388-1771768800-1771776000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Century of Black History Commemorations
DESCRIPTION:CENTURY OF BLACK HISTORY COMMEMORATIONS (DANBURY NAACP): The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion is promoting this event from the Greater Danbury Branch of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) and the Danbury Museum and Historical Society. \nJoin the Greater Danbury Branch of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) and the Danbury Museum and Historical Society for a Century of Black History Commemorations. Bring the family and learn about Black History. There will be free refreshments\, and it will be a great opportunity to celebrate 100 years of Black Excellence. The event will be from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Danbury Museum & Historical Society Huntington Hall\, 43 Main St.\, Danbury. All are welcome to attend!black
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/century-of-black-history-commemorations-danbury-naacp/
LOCATION:Danbury Museum
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Information Session,Leadership,Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20251205T190151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T142909Z
UID:10073966-1770904800-1770910200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Mojos\, Mermaids\, Medicine\, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic
DESCRIPTION:MOJOS\, MERMAIDS\, MEDICINE\, AND 400 YEARS OF BLACK WOMEN’S MAGIC: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion is promoting this virtual event from the Danbury Library. \nFeminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book\, “The Conjuring of America: Mojos\, Mermaids\, Medicine\, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic\,” tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era. These women\, in secrecy and subterfuge\, courageously and devotedly continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions. \nConjure informs our lives in ways remarkable and ordinary — from traditional medicines that informed the creation of Vicks VapoRub and the rise of Aunt Jemima’s Pancake Mix\, to the original magic of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” (2023)\, and the true origins of the all-American classic blue jean. \nFrom the moment enslaved Africans first arrived on these shores\, conjure was heavily regulated and even outlawed. Now\, Stewart uncovers new contours of American history\, sourcing letters from the enslaved\, dispatches from the lore of Oshun and other African mystics. The Conjuring of America is a love letter to the real magic Black women used\, their herbs\, food\, textiles\, song\, and dance\, used to sow rebellion\, freedom\, and hope. \nJoin us to take part in the magic and celebrate the legacy of America’s founding Black women. Register for free today at https://libraryc.org/danburylibrary/107155/register \nAbout the Author: Lindsey Stewart is a Black feminist philosopher and an Associate Professor of philosophy at the University of Memphis. She is the author of The Politics of Black Joy. Her work has been featured in Blavity\, Signs\, Hypatia\, and the British Journal for the History of Philosophy\, and she holds a 2021 Michael Beaney Prize. She lives in Memphis\, Tennessee.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/mojos-mermaids-medicine-and-400-years-of-black-womens-magic/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Health And Wellness,Virtual event,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danbury Library":MAILTO:amuraca@danburylibrary.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20260202T031458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T031544Z
UID:10074170-1770467400-1770478200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Jelly's Last Jam (Broadway)
DESCRIPTION:JELLY’S LAST JAM (BROADWAY): A WCSU Black History Month Event Presented by The Fourth Wall and Shuffle! \n“Jelly’s Last Jam” is a Tony Award-winning musical about jazz pioneer Jelly Roll Morton\, set in a purgatorial afterlife where Morton confronts his Creole past in New Orleans\, his path to success\, and the denial of his African American roots. The show uses Morton’s own music\, with lyrics by Susan Birkenhead and music by Morton and Luther Henderson\, to tell a story about race\, legacy\, and the complexities of the Black experience in America\, breaking ground as a major African American-created musical. Dynamic tap choreography with Hines and Savion Glover\, and Hine’s own Tony-winning performance in the lead role\, help to set off musical fireworks. \nNo admission fee\, but seating is limited. Screening begins at 12:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Center Theatre on Film and Tape Archive/New York Public Library. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to Lincoln Center in New York City. (10 Lincoln Center Plaza/1941 Broadway). We will meet at 12:15 p.m. at the Lincoln Center Fountain Plaza and proceed inside as a group. Some students will be traveling together\, and anyone is welcome to join that group\, leaving from MetroNorth’s Southeast Station on the 9:09 a.m. train. Parking is free on weekends. \nFor more information or to reserve a spot at the screening\, please contact Fourth Wall advisor\, Prof. Donald P. Gagnon\, at GagnonD@wcsu.edu no later than Tuesday\, February 3. Kick off WCSU’s Black History Month with us!
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/jellys-last-jam-broadway/
LOCATION:Off-campus Trip
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Entertainment,Theatre,Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20260203T215227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T215321Z
UID:10074355-1770458400-1770462000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Flag Rising to Celebrate Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:FLAG RAISING TO CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Please join Mayor Roberto Alves and the Greater Danbury NAACP for a flag rising in celebration of Black History Month. \nAt 10 a.m. at Danbury City Hall\, 155 Deer Hill Ave. \nAll are welcome to attend!
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/flag-rising-to-celebrate-black-history-month/
LOCATION:City Hall\, 155 Deer Hill Ave.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Leadership,Public Events,Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20260129T215730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T220313Z
UID:10074148-1770379200-1770386400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Legacy Lecture: An Unlikely Friendship – The Story of Two First Ladies
DESCRIPTION:LEGACY LECTURE – AN UNLIKELY FRIENDSHIP – THE STORY OF TWO FIRST LADIES: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion is promoting this virtual event from the National First Ladies’ Library & Museum. \nExplore the extraordinary 40-year friendship between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune\, the “First Lady of the Struggle.”\nFirst Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune\, known as the First Lady of the Struggle\, shared a remarkable 40-year friendship built on mutual respect and a shared vision for equality. Together\, they championed civil rights\, education\, and social justice during some of the most challenging decades in American history. \nFriday\, February 6\, 2026 \nNOON ET | Online via Zoom \nAdmission: $9    Register to attend at www.eventbrite.com/e/legacy-lecture-an-unlikely-friendship-the-story-of-two-first-ladies-tickets-1909195147079 \nIn this inspiring Legacy Lecture\, historical performers Jeannine Gaskin and Ruth Pangrace of Women in History Ohio bring these extraordinary women to life through vivid storytelling\, dialogue\, and dramatic interpretation. Audiences will witness how Roosevelt and Bethune’s unlikely bond transcended race\, class\, and politics – leaving a legacy of courage and collaboration that still resonates today. \nAbout the Performers: \nJeannine Gaskin is a director\, producer\, actor\, and cultural organizer whose work amplifies justice\, history\, and community. As co-founder of The Assembly Room\, she blends storytelling and social consciousness to uplift marginalized voices and build connections. \nRuth Pangrace is an educator\, performer\, and longtime member of Women in History Ohio. With a career dedicated to teaching\, outreach\, and advocacy\, she has inspired generations of students and audiences through her portrayals of notable American women.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/legacy-lecture-an-unlikely-friendship-the-story-of-two-first-ladies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Leadership,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20260116T005923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T005923Z
UID:10074129-1768820400-1768824000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:National Civil Rights Museum King Day
DESCRIPTION:NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM KING DAY: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion is promoting this virtual event from the National Civil Rights Museum. \nThe National Civil Rights Museum invites you to join us for King Day\, a daylong celebration marking the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day as a federal holiday. This Legacy Year holds special significance as we celebrate the Museum’s 35th anniversary and prepare for the grand reopening of The Legacy Experience this spring. \nRegister for the National Civil Rights Museum King Day live-streamed program\, King Day 2026\, as it will be a moment to remember the leader\, recommit to the mission\, and build the community inspired by justice for all. At 11 a.m. Register at https://give.civilrightsmuseum.org/event/king-day-2026/e752525
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/national-civil-rights-museum-king-day/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Leadership,Public Events,Virtual event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20260112T142153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T202755Z
UID:10074121-1768748400-1768755600@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:(CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER) Poor Yorick: Writers' Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:(CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER) POOR YORICK – WRITERS’ OPEN MIC: Join WCSU’s Department of Creative & Professional Writing Program for a Writers’ Open Mic with Pop-up Book Shop from 3-5 p.m. at The Market at The Meetinghouse\, located at 602 Ridgebury Road in Ridgefield — just a 12-minute drive from the WCSU Westside campus! \nHosted by Poor Yorick\, the program’s literary journal\, this event celebrates both WCSU’s lifelong community of writers and the vibrant literary voices of the Greater Danbury Area. We’re excited to share our program’s long-standing tradition of these open mics with the local community beyond the boundaries of our campus with an evening of storytelling\, poetry\, and prose of every kind at The Market at The Meetinghouse. This event will feature a Pop-up Book Shop hosted by Rainy Day Paperback Exchange of Bethel\, offering a curated selection of used books. \nFeatured Student Reader: Sophia Caselnova\nCaselnova is a recent M.F.A. candidate in Creative Nonfiction at Western Connecticut State University focusing on memoir writing\, having recently finished her first collection of work\, titled “The Climb\,” which includes essays\, poems\, and vignettes. Previously\, Caselnova worked as a journalist where she won an award for her coverage of a municipal lawsuit\, and her poetry has been featured in Poet’s Choice and Sad Girl Diaries. She now leads creative nonfiction workshops for veterans enabling them with the tools necessary to tell their stories.\n———————————————————- \nThis event is open to the public! All writers are welcome to read their works* and all readers invited to sit back and enjoy! \n*Please note: Current WCSU M.F.A. students will receive priority for reading opportunities.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/poor-yorick-writers-open-mic-2/
LOCATION:The Market at the Meetinghouse\, 602 Ridgebury Road\, Ridgefield\, CT
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Coffeehouse,Entertainment,Public Events,Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Poor Yorick Editorial Team":MAILTO:paris013@wcsu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T113000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20251201T162031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T162031Z
UID:10073456-1765620000-1765625400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Danbury Juneteenth Kickoff 2026
DESCRIPTION:DANBURY JUNETEENTH KICKOFF 2026: We’re kicking off planning for Danbury’s Juneteenth 2026\, and YOU are invited! \nPassionate about community\, culture\, or creativity? Want to make a real impact? Join our Volunteer Kickoff at 10 a.m. on Saturday\, Dec 13\, at the Danbury Museum. Let’s shape a celebration that honors freedom\, unity\, and local voices. \nWhether you’re into arts\, outreach\, fundraising\, organizing\, or just eager to connect\, there’s a place for you:\n• Programming & Performers\n• Logistics & Permits\n• Marketing & Outreach\n• Volunteer Coordination\n• Sponsorship & Fundraising\n• Community Engagement & Partnerships\n• Vendor Coordination \nMeet new friends\, bring your ideas\, and help us make Juneteenth unforgettable. All are welcome! \nHosted by: Danbury Juneteenth Coalition (Salt & Light Ministries\, NAACP\, Cultural Alliance of Western CT\, Western CT State University) \nReady to get involved? Head to this link to sign up and be part of the celebration: \nhttps://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=PPvOGUF13ky23U0SW9QykJTo_F3tAn5EtONL5YVE5XNUNUdOM0tVMklMNjY5NU9LNU9VU0c0QVhLWCQlQCN0PWcu \nThank you for building a stronger community together!
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/danbury-juneteenth-kickoff-2026/
LOCATION:Danbury Museum
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Information Session,Public Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danbury Juneteenth Coalition":MAILTO:DanburyJune19@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20251120T160222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T162154Z
UID:10072699-1765033200-1765040400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Poor Yorick: Writers' Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:POOR YORICK – WRITERS’ OPEN MIC: Join WCSU’s Department of Creative & Professional Writing Program for a Writers’ Open Mic with Pop-up Book Shop and Featured Reader\, Lisa Acerbo\, from 3-5 p.m. at The Market at The Meetinghouse\, located at 602 Ridgebury Road in Ridgefield — just a 12-minute drive from the WCSU Westside campus! \nHosted by Poor Yorick\, the program’s literary journal\, this event celebrates both WCSU’s lifelong community of writers and the vibrant literary voices of the Greater Danbury Area. We’re excited to share our program’s long-standing tradition of these open mics with the local community beyond the boundaries of our campus with an evening of storytelling\, poetry\, and prose of every kind at The Market at The Meetinghouse. This event will feature a Pop-up Book Shop hosted by Rainy Day Paperback Exchange of Bethel\, offering a curated selection of used books. \nFeatured Reader: Lisa Acerbo\nLisa Acerbo\, MFA\, EdD\, is the Director of General Education at Post University. Her short stories and poetry appear in Scarlet\, Poor Yorick Literary Journal\, Ripples in Space\, and Universe in a Bottle\, among others. Her novel\, Death and Coffee\, was released on October 14\, 2025\, by NineStar Press. Her YA fantasy novel\, The Netherworld Witch\, will arrive in 2026. \n———————————————————- \nThis event is open to the public! All writers are welcome to read their works* and all readers invited to sit back and enjoy! \n*Please note: Current WCSU MFA students will receive priority for reading opportunities.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/poor-yorick-writers-open-mic/
LOCATION:The Market at the Meetinghouse\, 602 Ridgebury Road\, Ridgefield\, CT
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Coffeehouse,Entertainment,Public Events,Reading
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2025/11/Poor-Yorick-Winter-Open-Mic-Flyer-500-x-300-px.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Poor Yorick Editorial Team":MAILTO:paris013@wcsu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T133000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20251125T140734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T140734Z
UID:10073077-1764765000-1764768600@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:HACU Webinar: Undocumented & DACA Students: Legal and Policy Updates for Higher Education
DESCRIPTION:HACU WEBINAR – UNDOCUMENTED & DACE STUDENTS – LEGAL AND POLICY UPDATES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion is promoting this virtual webinar from HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities). \nThe Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will host a webinar titled\, “Undocumented & DACA Students: Legal and Policy Updates for Higher Education Institutions\,” for HACU-members\, on Dec. 3 at 12:40 p.m.  \nThis informational webinar will explore the latest developments affecting undocumented and DACA students in higher education\, with a focus on emerging policies\, challenges\, and opportunities. With ongoing legal uncertainty and evolving policy landscapes\, it is critical for colleges and universities to stay informed and responsive. Experts from Fwd.us\, the Immigrant Legal Resource Center\, the National Immigration Law Center and RAICES will provide timely updates\, clarify implications for campus communities\, and share actionable strategies and resources to help institutions effectively support undocumented and DACA students. This session is designed for higher education professionals seeking to promote access\, equity\, and well-being for all students\, regardless of immigration status. \nThe webinar will be presented by Ali Procopio\, director of education and workforce at FWD.us; Veronica Garcia\, senior staff attorney for the Immigrant Legal Resource Center; Ignacia Rodriguez Kmec\, senior immigration policy associate for the National Immigration Law Center; Felix Villalobos\, legal director for RAICES; and Rodo A. Hernández-Santiago\, attorney for Lincon-Goldfinch Law. \nRegister to attend at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aIOVkeokS8uXSTxE4JLoJg#/registration
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/hacu-webinar-undocumented-daca-students-legal-and-policy-updates-for-higher-education/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Information Session,Leadership,Virtual event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20251125T140804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T140804Z
UID:10073085-1764349200-1764349200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Native Cinema Showcase Shorts 2025
DESCRIPTION:NATIVE CINEMA SHOWCASE SHORTS 2025: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion is promoting this virtual event series from the National Museum of the American Indian. \nThe National Museum of the American Indian’s Native Cinema Showcase is an annual celebration of the best in Native film. This year\, the museum highlights an array of film shorts featuring a diverse range of Indigenous stories and perspectives. \nAll shorts are available to stream free from November 21 (5 p.m. ET) to November 28\, 2025 (5 p.m. ET). Access the videos at https://americanindian.si.edu/native-cinema-showcase-2025/
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/native-cinema-showcase-shorts-2025-2/2025-11-28/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Leadership,Public Events,Virtual event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2025/03/Virtual-Event-500x300-no-shield.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20251125T140804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T140804Z
UID:10073084-1764262800-1764262800@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Native Cinema Showcase Shorts 2025
DESCRIPTION:NATIVE CINEMA SHOWCASE SHORTS 2025: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion is promoting this virtual event series from the National Museum of the American Indian. \nThe National Museum of the American Indian’s Native Cinema Showcase is an annual celebration of the best in Native film. This year\, the museum highlights an array of film shorts featuring a diverse range of Indigenous stories and perspectives. \nAll shorts are available to stream free from November 21 (5 p.m. ET) to November 28\, 2025 (5 p.m. ET). Access the videos at https://americanindian.si.edu/native-cinema-showcase-2025/
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/native-cinema-showcase-shorts-2025-2/2025-11-27/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Leadership,Public Events,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T171018
CREATED:20251125T140804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T140804Z
UID:10073083-1764176400-1764176400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Native Cinema Showcase Shorts 2025
DESCRIPTION:NATIVE CINEMA SHOWCASE SHORTS 2025: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion is promoting this virtual event series from the National Museum of the American Indian. \nThe National Museum of the American Indian’s Native Cinema Showcase is an annual celebration of the best in Native film. This year\, the museum highlights an array of film shorts featuring a diverse range of Indigenous stories and perspectives. \nAll shorts are available to stream free from November 21 (5 p.m. ET) to November 28\, 2025 (5 p.m. ET). Access the videos at https://americanindian.si.edu/native-cinema-showcase-2025/
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/native-cinema-showcase-shorts-2025-2/2025-11-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Leadership,Public Events,Virtual event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2025/03/Virtual-Event-500x300-no-shield.jpg
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