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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:20260428T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000
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SUMMARY:Heritage Pinch Pots with the Author and Artist
DESCRIPTION:HERITAGE PINCH POTS WITH THE AUTHOR AND ARTIST: Caldecott medalist illustrator Rebecca Lee Kunz and author Andrea L. Rogers (“Cherokee Nation”) will lead a book reading\, Q&A\, and a discussion on incorporating your family heritage/culture into artwork\, paired with a demonstration on how to make and engrave your own clay pinch pot. This event is free and open to the public. From 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Ruth Haas Library on the Midtown campus. \nRegister at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/heritage-pinch-pots-library-presentation- \n\n\nBooks for this event are available from Byrd’s Books in advance and at the event for signing. http://bit.ly/3O75POp
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/heritage-pinch-pots-with-the-author-and-artist/
LOCATION:Ruth Haas Library\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Lectures,Public Events,Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T154500
DTSTAMP:20260607T062258
CREATED:20260401T163005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T164323Z
UID:10074495-1777365000-1777391100@www.wcsu.edu
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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SUMMARY:Jane Goodall Center Sustainability Symposium
DESCRIPTION:JANE GOODALL CENTER SUSTAINABILITY SYMPOSIUM: This year\, the theme of the Jane Goodall Center Sustainability Symposium will be ‘hope’ in honor of Jane Goodall and her insistent plea for hope. Christine Palm\, a former state representative and founder of The Active Voice\, a nonprofit for young environmentalists\, will be our speaker. We will also have a roundtable of students sharing and engaging in dialogue about what hope means to them in the context of the climate crisis. From noon to 2 p.m. in the Ruth Haas Library on the Midtown campus.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/jane-goodall-center-sustainability-symposium-2/
LOCATION:Ruth Haas Library\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Climate,Discussion,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T180000
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SUMMARY:DEI Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:DEI LISTENING SESSION: Join Student Government Association (SGA) and the Office of Diversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion for this open forum for our community to share their experiences at WestConn related to Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion. At 5 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/dei-listening-session-2/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center South Ballroom\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Entertainment,Information Session,Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T133000
DTSTAMP:20260607T062258
CREATED:20260303T141459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T141727Z
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SUMMARY:Brown Bag Research Series
DESCRIPTION:BROWN BAG RESEARCH SERIES: Join us for an informal gathering to discuss research being done by WCSU faculty. At each session of the series\, a different faculty member will share a presentation of their research\, followed by Q&A. This is a chance to share work\, collaborate\, and expand our research culture. Bring your lunch to the Berkshire Hall Guest Conference Room on the Midtown campus from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. \nSchedule: \nWednesday\, Feb. 18 – Dr. Shahab Band\, Computer Science \nWednesday\, March 25 – Dr. Anna Malavisi\, History\, Philosophy & World Perspectives \nWednesday\, April 15 – Dr. Emily Stevens and Dr. Krista Heybruch\, Health Promotion & Exercise Sciences
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/brown-bag-research-series-3/
LOCATION:Berkshire Hall Conference Room\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T100000
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CREATED:20260408T165114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T165114Z
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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:20260403T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T223000
DTSTAMP:20260607T062258
CREATED:20260407T125226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T125226Z
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SUMMARY:Den Talk on Accessibility
DESCRIPTION:DEN TALK ON ACCESSIBILITY: The 4th Wall puts on events called Den Talks\, which are socratic seminar-style group discussions where students can come and learn about topics they might not know much about. This is a great way for students to learn from their peers. This Den Talk will be about accessibility and its relationship to interpersonal relationships and broader society. From 9 to 10:30 p.m. in Room 518 of the Westside Classroom Building.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/den-talk-on-accessibility/
LOCATION:Westside Classroom Building 518\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T220000
DTSTAMP:20260607T062258
CREATED:20260311T193138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T171238Z
UID:10074444-1774987200-1774994400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:WHM - Hot Topic
DESCRIPTION:WHM – HOT TOPIC: Join us for a HOT TOPIC conversation where we’re diving into the controversial\, the unspoken\, and the real experiences of women. \nAnd we’re not stopping there 👀🎁 We’ll have exciting giveaways\, surprise prizes\, and a table FULL of self-care products you’ll actually love!!
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/whm-hot-topic/
LOCATION:Campus & Student Centers
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T133000
DTSTAMP:20260607T062258
CREATED:20260303T141444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T141634Z
UID:10074431-1774441800-1774445400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Brown Bag Research Series
DESCRIPTION:BROWN BAG RESEARCH SERIES: Join us for an informal gathering to discuss research being done by WCSU faculty. At each session of the series\, a different faculty member will share a presentation of their research\, followed by Q&A. This is a chance to share work\, collaborate\, and expand our research culture. Bring your lunch to the Berkshire Hall Guest Conference Room on the Midtown campus from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. \nSchedule: \nWednesday\, Feb. 18 – Dr. Shahab Band\, Computer Science \nWednesday\, March 25 – Dr. Anna Malavisi\, History\, Philosophy & World Perspectives \nWednesday\, April 15 – Dr. Emily Stevens and Dr. Krista Heybruch\, Health Promotion & Exercise Sciences
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/brown-bag-research-series-2/
LOCATION:Berkshire Hall Conference Room\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T161500
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CREATED:20260303T144314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T144314Z
UID:10074422-1772637300-1772640900@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Anthropology Day Round Table and Potluck
DESCRIPTION:ANTHROPOLOGY DAY ROUND TABLE AND POTLUCK: Join the Social Sciences Club for our second Round Table Event and Potluck honoring Anthropology Day. Share your research\, discuss current events\, or enjoy great conversation over snacks! This event will take place in the Connecticut Futures Lab in Warner Hall 200 on the Midtown campus at 3:15 p.m. This event is open to all! Feel free to bring a friend.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/anthropology-day-round-table-and-potluck/
LOCATION:Warner Hall 200\, 181 White St.\, Danbury
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Entertainment,Food,Meeting,Social Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Social Sciences Club":MAILTO:bensonbeckman001@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T133000
DTSTAMP:20260607T062258
CREATED:20260303T141427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T141427Z
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SUMMARY:Brown Bag Research Series
DESCRIPTION:BROWN BAG RESEARCH SERIES: Join us for an informal gathering to discuss research being done by WCSU faculty. At each session of the series\, a different faculty member will share a presentation of their research\, followed by Q&A. This is a chance to share work\, collaborate\, and expand our research culture. Bring your lunch to the Berkshire Hall Guest Conference Room on the Midtown campus from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. \nSchedule: \nWednesday\, Feb. 18 – Dr. Shahab Band\, Computer Science \nWednesday\, March 25 – Dr. Anna Malavisi\, History\, Philosophy & World Perspectives \nWednesday\, April 15 – Dr. Emily Stevens and Dr. Krista Heybruch\, Health Promotion & Exercise Sciences
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/brown-bag-research-series/
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T062258
CREATED:20251104T151203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T192622Z
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SUMMARY:'The Family I Had\,' Documentary Film Screening and Director Q&A
DESCRIPTION:“THE FAMILY I HAD\,” DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENING AND DIRECTOR Q&A: The Kathwari Honors Program and Dr. Casey Jordan present a screening of The Family I Had\, a documentary film by Katie Green and Carlye Rubin of Smoke & Apple Films\, with a discussion of the film with the directors and Dr. Jordan to follow. This event is free and open to the public at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Center Theater on the Midtown campus. \nSmoke & Apple Films is an all-female filmmaking team who produce feature-length documentaries and short form non-fiction content that parlay powerful storytelling into action. The Family I Had tells the story of intra-family violence and juvenile incarceration through a mother’s unwavering love for her son who killed her daughter. After premiering at Tribeca Film Festival in April 2017\, it won the Special Jury Mention for Best Documentary at Raindance International Film Festival and The Gracie Award for Best Documentary in 2018. In addition to feature film work\, Smoke & Apple has made short films for Intel\, the BBC\, Innocence Project\, and Amazon Originals with support from Tribeca Film Institute\, Camden Film Institute\, Dogwoof\, and The Jerome Foundation. \nTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LArmL0QmW9U \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/film-screening-2/
LOCATION:Midtown Student Center Theater\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Movie
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathwari Honors Program":MAILTO:honors@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260607T062258
CREATED:20250909T125533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T125533Z
UID:10071891-1763389800-1763397000@www.wcsu.edu
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 2:30 to 4:30 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-3/
LOCATION:Berkshire Hall\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Career search,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T101500
DTSTAMP:20260607T062258
CREATED:20250909T181845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T181845Z
UID:10071902-1762851600-1762856100@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward - IT&I/Facilities Renewal Plan
DESCRIPTION:WESTCONN EXCHANGE – WEAVING OUR WAY FORWARD – IT&I/FACILITIES RENEWAL PLAN: 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-iti-facilities-renewal-plan-2/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center South Ballroom\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T141500
DTSTAMP:20260607T062258
CREATED:20250909T181402Z
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SUMMARY:WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward - IT&I/Facilities Renewal Plan
DESCRIPTION:WESTCONN EXCHANGE – WEAVING OUR WAY FORWARD – IT&I/FACILITIES RENEWAL PLAN: 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-iti-facilities-renewal-plan/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T062258
CREATED:20251104T192034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T192034Z
UID:10072662-1762525800-1762531200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Round Table Event and Potluck
DESCRIPTION:ROUND TABLE EVENT AND POTLUCK: This is a fun\, casual roundtable event happening at 2:30 p.m. in the Futures Lab in Room 200 of Warner Hall on the Midtown campus. Feel free to stop by whenever you can to share your research\, discuss something interesting you’ve learned\, talk about current events\, or simply enjoy good conversation. Feel free to invite friends! \nWe’ll also be having a potluck\, so if you’re able\, please bring something to share with everyone. This will be a great opportunity to connect with others and get comfortable discussing topics you’re passionate about. \nThis is open to all- not just Social Science students!
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/round-table-event-and-potluck/
LOCATION:Warner Hall 200\, 181 White St.\, Danbury
CATEGORIES:Conference,Discussion,Meeting,Social Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Social Sciences Club":MAILTO:bensonbeckman001@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T161500
DTSTAMP:20260607T062258
CREATED:20250909T181737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T181737Z
UID:10071901-1762354800-1762359300@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward - DEI/Campus Climate Plan
DESCRIPTION:WESTCONN EXCHANGE – WEAVING OUR WAY FORWARD – DEI/CAMPUS CLIMATE PLAN: 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-dei-campus-climate-plan-2/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center South Ballroom\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T062258
CREATED:20251015T130630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T133945Z
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SUMMARY:Election Connection
DESCRIPTION:ELECTION CONNECTION: A dedicated student crew will present WCSU’s 15th annual “Election Connection” news production providing local coverage of Connecticut races as well as weather\, sports and exploration of important issues. Since its debut in November 2011\, “Election Connection” has provided election night coverage of information and race results featuring a team of students in the studio and in the field covering key races and topics important to western Connecticut. This year’s show airs on election evening\, Tuesday\, Nov. 4\, from 8 p.m. to midnight. \n“Election Connection” will stream over YouTube at WCSU Studio Election Connection\, on Facebook and on the WCSU website at www.wcsu.edu/live. A radio simulcast will air on WXCI-91.7 FM. Social media access is available on Instagram @electionconnection
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/election-connection-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Discussion,WOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T151500
DTSTAMP:20260607T062258
CREATED:20250909T181204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T181223Z
UID:10071897-1762178400-1762182900@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward - DEI/Campus Climate Plan
DESCRIPTION:WESTCONN EXCHANGE – WEAVING OUR WAY FORWARD – DEI/CAMPUS CLIMATE PLAN: 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-dei-campus-climate-plan/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T062258
CREATED:20251002T193453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T193453Z
UID:10072145-1760531400-1760536800@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:WCSU Tech Scoop: AI in Teaching & Learning
DESCRIPTION:WCSU TECH SCOOP – AI IN TEACHING & LEARNING: Curious about how AI is shaping education? Join us for Tech Scoop/AI from 12:30 – 2 p.m. at the Ruth A. Haas Library (1st floor) on the Midtown campus. Presenters from across campus will showcase innovative ways they’re using AI for research\, teaching\, and productivity – from simulations and storytelling to literature reviews and visual tools. This engaging session is open to all faculty\, staff\, and students who want to explore the opportunities (and challenges) AI brings to higher education.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/wcsu-tech-scoop-ai-in-teaching-learning/
LOCATION:Ruth Haas Library\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Exhibition,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T143000
DTSTAMP:20260607T062258
CREATED:20250909T125350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T125350Z
UID:10071890-1760445000-1760452200@www.wcsu.edu
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 the Haas Library on the Midtown campus from 12:30 to 2:30 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-2/
LOCATION:Ruth Haas Library\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Career search,Discussion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T141500
DTSTAMP:20260607T062258
CREATED:20250909T181638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T181638Z
UID:10071900-1758718800-1758723300@www.wcsu.edu
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-2/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center South Ballroom\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T104500
DTSTAMP:20260607T062258
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SUMMARY:WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward - Strategy
DESCRIPTION:WESTCONN EXCHANGE – WEAVING OUR WAY FORWARD – STRATEGY: 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-strategy-2/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center South Ballroom\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T062258
CREATED:20250905T124730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T125049Z
UID:10071463-1758117600-1758124800@www.wcsu.edu
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:20250917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T121500
DTSTAMP:20260607T062258
CREATED:20250909T181104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T181249Z
UID:10071896-1758106800-1758111300@www.wcsu.edu
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:20250916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T062258
CREATED:20250909T180950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T182244Z
UID:10071895-1758027600-1758031200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward - Strategy
DESCRIPTION:WESTCONN EXCHANGE – WEAVING OUR WAY FORWARD – STRATEGY: 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-strategy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T062258
CREATED:20250909T134357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T163121Z
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SUMMARY:Constitution Day
DESCRIPTION:CONSTITUTION DAY: The Macricostas School of Arts & Sciences and the Voices for Liberty Institute are pleased to welcome Nadine Strossen\, former president of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)\, to WCSU to celebrate Constitution Day. A nationally recognized expert on free speech and civil rights\, Strossen is the author of many books\, including most recently “The War On Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech—And Why They Fail.” \nShe will discuss current debates about free speech and the history of the American Constitution in conversation with Dr. Howell Williams\, Associate Professor of Political Science\, followed by a Q&A. \nAt 2:30 p.m. in the Student Center Theater on the Midtown campus. Refreshments will be served.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/constitution-day/
LOCATION:Midtown Student Center Theater\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T062258
CREATED:20250616T160431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T160431Z
UID:10071323-1753380000-1753383600@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Our Sustainable Future Lecture series
DESCRIPTION:OUR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE SERIES: The MakerLab at the Danbury Library will host a series of in-person talks with Dr. Mitch Wagener of Western Connecticut State University’s Biology Department\, to address immediate concerns in providing a better and sustainable future for generations to come. These talks will discuss ideas presented by Operation Drawdown. From 6 to 7 p.m. at the Danbury Library\, 170 Main St. in Danbury. \nThe three-part series will include: \nJuly 10: Why Are We Still Pumping Oil?\nJuly 17: Climate A Long Time Ago. How do we know?\nJuly 24: Climate Tipping Points \nFor Adults and Teens (Ages 13+)\nFREE. Registration required. \nRegister at https://danburylibrary.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=181030
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/our-sustainable-future-lecture-series/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:Danbury Library\, 170 Main Street\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Climate,Discussion,Lectures
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danbury Library":MAILTO:amuraca@danburylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T062258
CREATED:20250616T160431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T160431Z
UID:10071322-1752775200-1752778800@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Our Sustainable Future Lecture series
DESCRIPTION:OUR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE SERIES: The MakerLab at the Danbury Library will host a series of in-person talks with Dr. Mitch Wagener of Western Connecticut State University’s Biology Department\, to address immediate concerns in providing a better and sustainable future for generations to come. These talks will discuss ideas presented by Operation Drawdown. From 6 to 7 p.m. at the Danbury Library\, 170 Main St. in Danbury. \nThe three-part series will include: \nJuly 10: Why Are We Still Pumping Oil?\nJuly 17: Climate A Long Time Ago. How do we know?\nJuly 24: Climate Tipping Points \nFor Adults and Teens (Ages 13+)\nFREE. Registration required. \nRegister at https://danburylibrary.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=181030
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/our-sustainable-future-lecture-series/2025-07-17/
LOCATION:Danbury Library\, 170 Main Street\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Climate,Discussion,Lectures
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danbury Library":MAILTO:amuraca@danburylibrary.org
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