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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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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
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T141634Z
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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-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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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
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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/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T200000
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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
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SUMMARY:Internship Information and Walk-in Hours
DESCRIPTION:INTERNSHIP INFORMATION AND WALK-IN HOURS: Looking for an Internship? We Can Help! \nDo you need to complete an internship before graduation but aren’t sure where to start? Whether you’re exploring opportunities or just have a few questions\, we’ve got you covered! \nStop by during our Internship Information Walk-In Hours at Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus from 2:30 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:20260407T175715
CREATED:20250909T181845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T181845Z
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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-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:20260407T175715
CREATED:20250909T181402Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2024/08/Presidents-office-header.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T175715
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T192034Z
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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:20260407T175715
CREATED:20250909T181737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T181737Z
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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:20260407T175715
CREATED:20251015T130630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T133945Z
UID:10072203-1762286400-1762286400@www.wcsu.edu
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T151500
DTSTAMP:20260407T175715
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:20260407T175715
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T175715
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:20260407T175715
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:20260407T175715
CREATED:20250909T181528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T181528Z
UID:10071899-1758533400-1758537900@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-2/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center South Ballroom\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T175715
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T121500
DTSTAMP:20260407T175715
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T175715
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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T190000
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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-2/
LOCATION:Danbury Library\, 170 Main Street\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Climate,Discussion,Lectures,WOW
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danbury Library":MAILTO:amuraca@danburylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T180000
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SUMMARY:Boundaries and Consent: Centering Neurodiverse Experiences
DESCRIPTION:BOUNDARIES AND CONSENT – CENTERING NEURODIVERSE EXPERIENCES: Join The Center for Empowerment and Education for an educational workshop on boundaries and consent that centers neurodiverse experiences. From 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Room 202 of the Midtown Student Center. \nAll attendees will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $50 gift card! \nDon’t hesitate to email the Campus Advocate\, Rachel\, at rachel.k@thecenterct.org if you need accommodations for this program.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/boundaries-and-consent-centering-neurodiverse-experiences-2/
LOCATION:Midtown Student Center 202\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T210000
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SUMMARY:Story Sharing featuring Guma Mami
DESCRIPTION:STORY SHARING FEATURING GUMA MAMI: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion is promoting this event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. \nApril is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)\, and NAPIESV (National Organization of Asians and Pacific Islanders Ending Sexual Violence) invites you to stand with us in raising awareness\, supporting survivors\, and healing together. \nJoin Guma Mami as they lead a powerful discussion on men’s health\, the impact of sexual violence\, and supporting male survivors. We invite you to come along with us as we explore the role of men’s programs in healing and prevention. \nFrom 8 to 9 p.m. Register at https://bit.ly/4gO3ct5
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/story-sharing-feat-guma-mami/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Discussion,Diversity,Information Session,Webinar
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SUMMARY:The Evolving Landscape of Global Supply Chains
DESCRIPTION:THE EVOLVING LANDSCAPE OF GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS: Join the Ancell School of Business Management Department for a panel discussion featuring industry experts who will share their insights on the challenges and opportunities that tariffs and geopolitical risks pose to the global supply chains. Panelists will include Mike Kivel\, Director of Supply Chain Operations\, Johns Hopkins; James Heneghan\, Global Head of Risk Management\, Louis Dreyfus Company; and Daniel Hobbs\, Vice President of Production & Supply Chains\, Belimo America. From 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Room 218 of the Westside Classroom Building (President’s Reception Room).
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/the-evolving-landscape-of-global-supply-chains/
LOCATION:President’s Reception Room\, Westside Classroom Building 218\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Panel discussion
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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 for our final Film and Forum for the Spring 2025 semester from 3 to 5 p.m. for a screening of “Climate Refugees\,” a highly awarded documentary that focuses on the intersection between “overpopulation\, excessive consumption\, dwindling resources\, and a shifting climate.” \nA discussion following the screening will be led by Dr. Anna Malavisi\, Associate Professor and Co-Chair of the Department of Philosophy. \nPopcorn and snacks provided by Wally’s Cupboard\, WCSU’s Food Pantry. To learn more about Wally’s Cupboard and how to support their efforts\, click the link here: Wally’s Cupboard by SGA \nAbout the Presenter \nAnna Malavisi has a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Michigan State University. Her dissertation was titled\, “Global development and its discontents: rethinking the theory and practice is a critical analysis of global development from an ethical and feminist epistemology perspective.” Her philosophical interests include: practical and global ethics\, feminist philosophy/epistemology\, social and political thought\, environmental philosophy and the philosophy of violence. She has a Master of Health and International Development and has worked for 16 years in Latin America in the NGO sector in areas of development practice and management. For a list of publications please visit https://annamalavisi.com \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-3/
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:20250422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T140000
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Symposium
DESCRIPTION:SUSTAINABILITY SYMPOSIUM: The Jane Goodall Center invites you to listen to presenter Sharon Lewis and WCSU students talk about sustainability. From noon to 2 p.m. on the first floor of the Haas Library on the Midtown campus. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED! This event is part of Earth Day 2025. Learn more here: https://libguides.wcsu.edu/earthday25 \nSharon Lewis is the Executive Director of the Connecticut Coalition for Economic and Environmental Justice (CCEEJ). She is also the founder of Boots on the Ground — an environmental justice advocate training school — and the Community Benefits Alliance\, which helps communities understand and negotiate equitable development agreements. Her work spans climate policy\, energy justice\, and insurance reform\, with a focus on empowering frontline communities to fight for what they deserve. Sharon has testified before Congress on the critical connection between climate change and the insurance industry\, highlighting how discriminatory practices undermine housing\, resilience\, and recovery in vulnerable neighborhoods. She also leads campaigns to ensure equitable access to clean energy and community-led sustainability solutions. She believes sustainability is not just a goal — it’s a right. Through education\, advocacy\, and organizing\, she is unlocking what’s possible when justice is at the center. Sharon is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College holding a B.A. in Urban Studies and an M.A. in Urban Planning. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/sustainability-symposium/
LOCATION:Ruth Haas Library\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T100000
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SUMMARY:The Green Microphone
DESCRIPTION:THE GREEN MICROPHONE: The mic is yours! As part of EARTH DAY 2025\, we are turning the mic over to you! Come share a quick talk\, read a poem\, sing a song\, lead a discussion\, or just come to listen. From 10 a.m. to noon in the Ruth Haas Library on the Midtown campus. Sign up for a slot here: https://wcsu.libwizard.com/f/green_mic
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/the-green-microphone/
LOCATION:Ruth Haas Library\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Climate,Discussion,Exhibition
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