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SUMMARY:CSU Making History Student Conference Call for Papers and Presentations
DESCRIPTION:ANNUAL CSU MAKING HISTORY CONFERENCE CALL FOR PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS: Every Spring\, the students and faculty of the History Departments at the four CSUs (Western Central\, Southern and Eastern) gather together to share our research\, learn about each other’s ideas and spend the day bonding over our love of history. \nThe WCSU History\, Philosophy and World Perspectives Department is very excited to host the CSU Making History Student Conference this year on our Midtown campus on Friday\, April 10. \nWe are very interested in hearing about your research from your History classes. \nAll students of all majors are welcome to participate. If you have a paper or project on a historical topic that you would like to share with other students and faculty\, please submit a proposal for your 20-minute-long presentation to Dr. Kate Allocco at alloccok@wcsu.edu. \nThe proposal deadline is Friday\, March 6. \nPlease make sure your proposal includes the following information: \n· Your name and university affiliation \n· Paper title \n· 250-word abstract \n· Any audio-visual needs. \nThe Call for Papers (CFP) can be found here: www.wcsu.edu/history/csu-history-student-conference/ \nWe look forward to seeing you at our annual conference! \nPlease feel free to email Dr. Kate Allocco with any questions.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/csu-making-history-student-conference-call-for-papers-and-presentations/
LOCATION:Midtown campus\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of History%2C Philosophy%2C and World Perspectives":MAILTO:malavisia@wcsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Sigma Xi Northeastern Region Research Symposium and Competition
DESCRIPTION:WCSU will host the 2026 Sigma Xi1 Northeastern Region Research Symposium and Competition on Saturday\, April 18.  The conference highlights student research. The Symposium theme is “The Interdisciplinary Nature of Research.” \nThis conference provides valuable opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students\, and professionals\, to showcase their research/scholarly work.  We anticipate student and faculty participation from community colleges and universities throughout the New England states\, New Jersey and New York.  A select number of outstanding high school projects are also being considered for poster presentation. \nThe conference is run in the same manner as a professional science conference. Student posters will be judged and each will be eligible to win the Sigma Xi Award. Participation also promotes student interaction with their peers from other institutions\, as well as their interaction with faculty mentors from other universities\, and scientists and engineers from the private sector. \nThe registration site for the Symposium is now open and includes reduced pre-registration rates until January 30. Abstract submission is also open and will close in March. Registration includes breakfast and boxed lunch\, and a special break session for students to meet Keynote Speakers Dr. Dustin Rubenstein and Dr. Katerina Trepekli. Register at www.wcsu.edu/sigma-xi/2026-northeast-region-research-symposium-and-competition/. \nThe Symposium will include three keynote speakers* who will convey the importance of interdisciplinary reasoning in research and innovation. \n*Dustin Rubenstein Ph.D.\, Sigma Xi Distinguish Lecturer\, Thomas Hunt Morgan Professor of Conservation Biology\, Columbia University\, \n*Matthew Tracy\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor of Chemistry\, University of Pittsburgh Johnstown\, recipient of the 2025 Rudy Ruggles Interdisciplinary Research Award\, \n*Katerina Trepekli\, Ph.D.\, Environmental Scientist & Advisor\, Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection\, Greece\, Visiting WCSU Scholar \n  \n1Sigma Xi is the honor society of research scientists and engineers. It is an international multidisciplinary group whose programs and activities promote the health of the scientific enterprise\, reward excellence in scientific research and encourage a sense of companionship and cooperation among scientists in all fields.  For more information\, please visit https://www.sigmaxi.org/. \n \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/sigma-xi-northeastern-region-research-symposium-and-competition/
LOCATION:Midtown Student Center\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Conference,Lectures,Science
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society WCSU Chapter":MAILTO:pinout@wcsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Inclusive School Safety Practices for Students with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:INCLUSIVE SCHOOL SAFETY PRACTICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES – PROFESSIONAL EVENT: The Connecticut Center for School Safety and Crisis Preparation at Western Connecticut State University\, in collaboration with Southern Connecticut State University\, will present a statewide professional event focused on advancing safe\, inclusive practices for students with disabilities. \nThis free\, full-day event brings together educators\, school mental health providers\, school resource officers\, disability advocates\, families\, and community partners to explore evidence-based strategies that promote student safety while honoring accessibility\, dignity\, and equity. Participants will gain practical tools\, research-informed approaches\, and real-world perspectives to support inclusive safety planning\, threat assessment\, and effective cross-disciplinary collaboration in schools. \nThe program features nationally recognized leaders in school safety\, disability advocacy\, and mental health\, along with interactive breakout sessions tailored to professional roles. Together\, we will examine how to strengthen school safety systems while ensuring that students with disabilities are supported\, understood\, and included. \nThe event will take place at the Southern Connecticut State University Michael J. Adanti Student Center\, Room 325\, 345 Fitch Street in New Haven. \n  \n8 a.m. – Sign-in opens; coffee available\n8:30–8:35 a.m. – Welcome and announcements\n8:35–8:40 a.m. – Welcome from State Representative Jennifer Leeper\, Chair of the CT Education Committee\n8:40–9:10 a.m. – Keynote: Dr. Christina Cipriano\, Director\, Education Collaboratory at Yale and Associate Professor\, Yale Child Study Center on Be Unapologetically Impatient: The Mindset Required to Change the Way We Do Things\n9:15–10:30 a.m. – Morning Plenary: Michele Gay\, M.S.\, Co-Founder & Executive Director\, Safe and Sound Schools on Especially Safe: An Inclusive Approach to Safety Preparedness \n10:45 a.m.–noon – MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS \nBreakout 1 – Especially Safe: Safety Planning for Students with Disabilities provided by Michele Gay – Practical strategies for developing inclusive\, trauma-informed safety plans that support students with disabilities through accessibility\, collaboration\, and equity. \nBreakout 2 – Threat Assessment and Disability: Case Studies and Best Practices\, provided by Dr. Dewey Cornell – Explore real-world cases using the CSTAG model\, with a focus on applying threat assessment fairly and effectively when students with disabilities are involved. \nBreakout 3 – Best Practices for Police Interactions with Students with Autism\, provided by Dr. Stephanie Leite –Learn communication strategies\, de-escalation techniques\, and approaches that promote safe\, respectful school-based interactions. \nnoon–1 p.m. – Lunch and networking (boxed lunch provided) \n1–2:15 p.m. – AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS\nPlease note: Breakout 4 and Breakout 6 are Repeat Sessions of the morning offerings. \nBreakout 4 – Especially Safe: Safety Planning for Students with Disabilities provided \nby Michele Gay – Practical strategies for developing inclusive\, trauma-informed safety plans that support students with disabilities through accessibility\, collaboration\, and equity. \nBreakout 5 – Student Panel: Lived Experiences in Accessibility and School Safety\, with Facilitator: Elisabeth Morel – Hear directly from students about how safety policies and school environments impact accessibility\, inclusion\, and belonging. \nBreakout 6 – Best Practices for Police Interactions with Students with Autism\, provided by Dr. Stephanie Leite – Learn communication strategies\, de-escalation techniques\, and approaches that promote safe\, respectful school-based interactions. \n2:30–3:45 p.m. Closing Plenary: Research and Best Practices in Threat Assessment for Students with Disabilities presented by Dr. Dewey Cornell \n🎤 Presenters: \nDr. Christina Cipriano\, Director\, the Education Collaboratory at Yale and Associate Professor\, Yale Child Study Center; \nDr. Dewey Cornell\, Developer of the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) and Professor of Education\, University of Virginia; \nDr. Stephanie Leite\, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist\, Forensic Intelligence\, LLC; \nMichele Gay\, M.S.\, Co-Founder & Executive Director\, Safe and Sound Schools; \nElisabeth Morel\, M.Ed.\, C.A.G.S.\, Director\, AccessAbility Services\, Western Connecticut State University. \n  \nRegister to attend at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/inclusive-school-safety-event-tuesday-april-28-2026
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/inclusive-school-safety-practices-for-students-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Southern Connecticut State University\, Michael J. Adanti Student Center\, Room 325\, 345 Fitch Street\, New Haven\, CT
CATEGORIES:Conference,Discussion,Panel discussion,Speaker,Training,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Center for School Safety":MAILTO:schoolsafetycenter@wcsu.edu
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