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SUMMARY:What's Right Right Now Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:WHAT’S RIGHT RIGHT NOW PANEL DISCUSSION: The Kathwari Spring Seminars will host four of WestConn’s faculty experts on ethics — Dr. Anna Malavisi (History\, Philosophy\, and World Perspectives)\, Dr. Robert Whittemore (Social Sciences)\, Dr. Mitch Wagener (Biology)\, and Dr. Averell Manes (Social Sciences) — as they discuss contemporary ethical quandaries from a variety of disciplinary perspectives in “What’s Right Right Now?” at 3:30 p.m. in Room 125 of the Science Building on the university’s Midtown campus. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/whats-right-right-now-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Science Building 125\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Diversity,Panel discussion,WOW
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathwari Honors Program":MAILTO:honors@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T180000
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SUMMARY:Networking and Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:NETWORKING AND PANEL DISCUSSION: Don’t miss out on this powerful opportunity to boost your career and grow your professional network! Join us from 6–7:30 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom for a DEI-centered panel and discussion featuring successful marketing professionals who will share invaluable insights into diversity in the workplace. Ask questions\, learn from their experiences\, and discover new paths for your own professional journey. Enjoy refreshments while you connect with like-minded peers and industry leaders. This event is a great way to sharpen your skills\, expand your connections\, and get inspired to take the next step in your career. Mark your calendar and come be part of the conversation!
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/networking-and-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center Ballroom\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Career search,Discussion,Diversity,Information Session,Leadership,Panel discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T120000
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SUMMARY:(CANCELED) Film and Forum - Documentaries at the Library
DESCRIPTION:(CANCELED) FILM AND FORUM – DOCUMENTARIES AT THE LIBRARY: The Film and Forum series returns to the Haas Library on the Midtown campus.  Join us every other Tuesday from noon to 2:30 p.m. for documentaries\, discussions\, and snacks! \nFor details about each showing\, check out the WCSU Libraries’ instagram page @westconnlibrary or Wally’s Cupboard @wallyscupboardwcsu \nThis documentary series is in partnership with Wally’s Cupboard! Questions about the food pantry or food insecurity? Check out their hours here: www.wcsu.edu/student-affairs/food-pantries/
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/film-and-forum-documentaries-at-the-library-2/
LOCATION:Ruth Haas Library\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Health And Wellness,Lectures,Movie
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T143000
DTSTAMP:20260410T052402
CREATED:20250310T143557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T143557Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Survey
DESCRIPTION:GARDEN SURVEY: We will be meeting in the Jane Goodall Permaculture Garden\, located behind the Science Building\, from 2 – 2:30 p.m. We will be doing our spring survey of the garden to see what we are working with for the spring and summer!
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/garden-survey/
LOCATION:Permaculture Garden\, 181 White St.\, Danbury
CATEGORIES:Climate,Discussion,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T143000
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SUMMARY:Film and Forum - Documentaries at the Library
DESCRIPTION:FILM AND FORUM – DOCUMENTARIES AT THE LIBRARY: The Film and Forum series returns to the Haas Library on the Midtown campus.  Join us every other Tuesday from noon to 2:30 p.m. for documentaries\, discussions\, and snacks! \nFor details about each showing\, check out the WCSU Libraries’ instagram page @westconnlibrary or Wally’s Cupboard @wallyscupboardwcsu \nThis documentary series is in partnership with Wally’s Cupboard! Questions about the food pantry or food insecurity? Check out their hours here: www.wcsu.edu/student-affairs/food-pantries/
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/film-and-forum-documentaries-at-the-library/2025-03-25/
LOCATION:Ruth Haas Library\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Health And Wellness,Lectures,Movie
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T150000
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CREATED:20250130T154538Z
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SUMMARY:CT Center for School Safety Inaugural AI and School Safety Conference
DESCRIPTION:CT CENTER FOR SCHOOL SAFETY INAUGURAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENTS AND SCHOOL SAFETY CONFERENCE: The CT Center for School Safety Inaugural Artificial Intelligence and School Safety Conference is a dynamic\, participant-driven event that invites attendees to actively engage in meaningful conversations about the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of AI and school safety. Rather than traditional presentations\, this conference emphasizes small-group discussions where participants will explore critical questions\, share insights\, and collaborate on solutions. \nAttendees will work together in facilitated discussion groups to address pressing challenges related to the use of AI. These conversations will focus on real-world issues\, such as the concerns AI poses for students and the integration of AI technologies into school safety practices. Groups will discuss assigned questions\, report out on their findings\, and contribute to actionable strategies for navigating AI and leveraging AI to enhance safety and resilience in schools. \nBy fostering collaboration and prioritizing participant expertise\, this event is designed to harness the collective knowledge of practitioners\, academics\, and technology leaders to shape innovative solutions for today’s most urgent challenges. \nFrom 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom. Register at https://www.wcsu.edu/schoolsafetycenter/wp-content/uploads/sites/233/2025/01/March-26-2025-AI-School-Safety-Conference.pdf.pdf
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/ct-center-for-school-safety-inaugural-artificial-intelligence-and-school-safety-conference/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center Ballroom\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Conference,Discussion,Information Session
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Center for School Safety":MAILTO:schoolsafetycenter@wcsu.edu
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SUMMARY:The TV is Dead. Long Live TV. Media Framing and Big Biz
DESCRIPTION:THE TV IS DEAD. LONG LIVE TV. MEDIA FRAMING AND BIG BIZ: Communication professor Dr. JC Barone will speak as part of Haas Library’s spring series: (UN)INFORMED: Journalism\, Social Media\, and the Rise of News as Entertainment which explores the evolution of journalism and news reporting and the impact that social media\, news entertainment\, disinformation and misinformation have had on activism\, politics\, and society. The series complements the library’s spring book exhibit: “In Print & In Practice: Ethically Researching and Reporting.” From noon to 1 p.m. in the Ruth Haas Library on the Midtown campus. The public is invited.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/the-tv-is-dead-long-live-tv-media-framing-and-big-biz/
LOCATION:Ruth Haas Library\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Lectures,Public Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Library Services":MAILTO:kenausisv@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T111926Z
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SUMMARY:Women's History Month Presentation and Panel
DESCRIPTION:WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH PRESENTATION AND PANEL: Join the Office of Diversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion for a presentation and panel discussion in celebration of Women’s History Month. The presentations will center around topics of DEI\, Civil Rights\, Informal Employment\, Globalizing\, Organizing\, and Local Women Leaders in the Community. From 2 to 4 p.m. in the Student Center Theater on the Midtown campus. \nPresenters & Panelist: \nJennifer Labate J.D.\nChief Diversity Equity Inclusion Officer \nDr. Christine Hegel-Cantarella\nAssociate Chair/Professor of Anthropology \nBrigid Guertin\nExecutive Director\, Danbury Museum & Historical Society
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/womens-history-month-presentation-and-panel/
LOCATION:Midtown Student Center Theater\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Diversity,Information Session,Leadership,Panel discussion,WOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T190000
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SUMMARY:Accounting Career Panel
DESCRIPTION:ACCOUNTING CAREER PANEL: Join us for a panel featuring industry leaders at Linde and PwC\, which will explore how they used their degrees to launch themselves on varied career paths. Our speakers are: Denny Brown\, Chief Information Officer\, Linde; Erin Catapano\, VP Sustainability\, Linde; and Eric Voytek\, Assurance Director\, PwC. \nFrom 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center South Ballroom.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/accounting-career-panel/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center South Ballroom\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T203000
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SUMMARY:Martín Espada\, "Jailbreak of Sparrows" Debut Reading
DESCRIPTION:MARTIN ESPADA\, “JAILBREAK OF SPARROWS” DEBUT READING: National Book Award-winning poet Martín Espada will give the debut reading from his new book of poems\, “Jailbreak of Sparrows” at 7 p.m. in Room 218 of the Classroom Building on the Westside campus. A book signing will follow. \nAs a poet\, essayist\, translator\, editor\, and attorney\, Martín Espada has dedicated much of his career to the pursuit of social justice\, including fighting for human rights and reclaiming the historical record. His critically acclaimed collections of poetry celebrate — and lament — the working class experience\, and\, whether narrating the struggles of immigrants as they adjust to life in the United States or chronicling the battles that Latin Americans have waged against their own repressive governments\, Espada has given voice to otherness\, powerlessness\, and poverty in poetry that is Whitmanesque in scope and has been recognized with the National Book Award\, the $100\,000 Ruth Lilly Award\, and the American Book Award\, among many others. He is a Professor of English at the University of Massachusetts. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/martin-espada-jailbreak-of-sparrows-debut-reading/
LOCATION:President’s Reception Room\, Westside Classroom Building 218\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Reading,Speaker,WOW
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathwari Honors Program":MAILTO:honors@wcsu.edu
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