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SUMMARY:DEI Listening Session Fall 2025 #1
DESCRIPTION:DEI LISTENING SESSION\, FALL 2025 #1: Join President Bernal and the Office of Diversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion for an open forum for students\, faculty\, and staff to share their experiences at Western Connecticut State University related to Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion. All are welcome to attend. From 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 127 of White Hall on the Midtown campus. RSVP at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/dei-listening-session-october-1-2025.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/dei-listening-session-fall-2025-1/
LOCATION:White Hall 127\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Meeting,WOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T213442
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SUMMARY:Domestic Violence 101: Back to Basics
DESCRIPTION:DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 101 – BACK TO BASICS: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion is promoting the following virtual event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month from National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV). \nTo kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2025\, NRCDV will offer an introductory webinar describing the dynamics and common tactics that characterize domestic violence. The presenter will provide an overview of its root causes\, as well as the scope and impact on individuals and society. Drawing connections to the theme for DVAM 2025\, With Survivors\, Always\, this session will help new advocates\, allied professionals\, students\, and the general public achieve a basic understanding of this complex issue and how they can be part of the solution. \nThis virtual event is from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Register to attend at https://nrcdv.coalitionmanager.org/eventmanager/TrainingEvent/Details/109 \nAbout the Presenter:\nFatima Jayoma (she/her) is the Training and Technical Assistance Specialist at the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV). She brings over a decade of experience in the anti-violence movement. She started as a mobile multilingual advocate\, where she supported Asian and Pacific Islander victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence in Iowa. Later\, she served as a prevention coordinator\, where she developed community-based prevention programming in Iowa. Most recently\, she worked as national training and technical assistance provider\, focused on systems change and community collaboration approaches in rural communities. Fatima holds an MSW and a B.A. in Social Work and Gender\, Women’s\, and Sexuality Studies from the University of Iowa. In her free time\, she enjoys cooking\, reading\, and thrifting.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/domestic-violence-101-back-to-basics/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Information Session,Speaker,Virtual event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T213442
CREATED:20250908T170637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T170637Z
UID:10071871-1759413600-1759417200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States
DESCRIPTION:NUESTRA AMERICA – STORIES OF 30 INSPIRING LATINAS/LATINOS WHO HAVE SHAPED THE UNITED STATES: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion is promoting this virtual event that the Danbury Library is sponsoring. \nJoin in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history\, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural\, social\, and political character of the United States. \nThe stories in Nuestra América cover each figure’s cultural background and childhood\, and their accomplishments or contributions to American history. A glossary of terms and discussion question-filled reading guide\, created by the National Museum of the American Latino\, encourages further research and exploration. The museum has featured twenty-three of these stories in its exhibition ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States\, the first exhibition to feature U.S. Latino history at the national level. \nFeaturing beautifully illustrated portraits by Gloria Félix\, this is a book that children (and adults) will page through and learn from again and again. A must have for every school and home library to help students understand the American story! \nThis virtual event is from 2 to 3 p.m. Register at https://libraryc.org/danburylibrary/94806/register
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/nuestra-america-stories-of-30-inspiring-latinas-latinos-who-have-shaped-the-united-states/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Lectures,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T200000
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SUMMARY:Musical Evening with Rick Reyes
DESCRIPTION:MUSICAL EVENING WITH RICK REYES: Join the Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion and City Center Danbury as we welcome musician Rick Reyes to Danbury from 6 to 8 p.m. at the City Center Green. \nKnown for his powerful storytelling and dynamic performances\, Reyes blends traditional Puerto Rican sounds with salsa\, merengue\, Latin jazz\, and American folk influences. His music honors the richness of his heritage while also carrying messages of social justice\, cultural pride\, and community connection. As part of Hispanic Heritage Month\, this performance is more than entertainment\, it’s a celebration of identity\, tradition\, and the lasting contributions of the Hispanic community. \nReyes is a Bridgeport-born troubadour\, songwriter\, and storyteller whose music blends Puerto Rican folk traditions with rock\, salsa\, Latin jazz\, and socially conscious themes. Drawing from his upbringing in Puerto Rico and experiences of identity\, resilience\, and justice\, Reyes creates powerful songs that honor heritage while inspiring hope. Through projects like the Cosmic Jíbaros\, Pasofino Social Club\, and Novela Sin Tiempo\, his work celebrates culture\, community\, and the courage to dream. His latest project\, The Puerto Rican Song Book\, uplifts the voices and history of Puerto Rican singer-songwriters\, offering audiences both music and meaning.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/musical-evening-with-rick-reyes/
LOCATION:CityCenter Green\, 1 Ives Street\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Entertainment,Music,Outdoor,WOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T143000
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SUMMARY:Author Carlos Andrés Gómez
DESCRIPTION:AUTHOR CARLOS ANDRES GOMEZ: In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month\, the Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion is proud to bring International Book Award-winning author\, Carlos Andrés Gómez\, to Western Connecticut State University. \nColombian American poet Carlos Andrés Gómez\, star of HBO’s Def Poetry Jam and the Spike Lee movie “Inside Man” with Denzel Washington\, will perform his original work from 1 to 2 p.m. in Midtown Student Center Theater. The event is free and open to the public and will be followed by a reception and book signing with Gómez. \nCarlos Andrés Gómez is the author of “Hijito\,” for which he was awarded the Foreword INDIES Gold Medal and the International Book Award in 2020\, and the coming-of-age memoir “Man Up: Reimagining Modern Manhood\,” released by Penguin Random House in 2012. His most recent book\, “Fractures\,” was selected by Pulitzer Prize winner and 19th U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey as the winner of the Felix Pollak Prize in Poetry. With keynotes and performances at more than 1\,500 colleges\, universities\, independent schools\, and companies in 47 U.S. states and 29 countries across six continents\, Gómez is one of the highest booked acts in the history of the college market and among the most sought-after keynote speakers in the world. He has been featured on NPR\, PBS\, TEDx\, Upworthy\, Central Park SummerStage\, Lincoln Center\, and partnered with John Legend for Senior Orientation\, a program to counteract bullying and champion inclusive masculinity among high school students. \nA former social worker and public school teacher\, Gómez first made a name for himself by winning at the Apollo Theater’s celebrated Amateur Night and later as a member of the renowned Nuyorican Poets Café’s slam team. In 2008\, he collaborated with Tony Award-winning tap dance legend Savion Glover on Broadway. Gómez is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the MFA Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College. \nAll are welcome to attend.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/author-carlos-andres-gomez/
LOCATION:Midtown Student Center Theater\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Entertainment,Leadership,Public Events,WOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T213442
CREATED:20250930T133816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T160928Z
UID:10072101-1759955400-1759959000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Cultural Appreciation vs. Appropriation
DESCRIPTION:CULTURAL APPRECIATION VS. APPROPRIATION: Explore the difference between cultural appreciation and appropriation at our Game Night.  Join the Intercultural Affairs Office\, Housing and Residence Life\, and Black Social Work Association for an interactive game night that will focus on cultural appreciation and appropriation. Test your knowledge\, celebrate diverse cultures\, and compete to win prizes like a JBL speaker or Stanley cup\, and also take home fun costumes! Everyone is welcome to join! From 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Daily Grind in the Westside Campus Center. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/cultural-appreciation-without-appropriating/
LOCATION:The Daily Grind\, Westside Campus Center\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Games,Housing & Residence Life,Social Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of InterCultural Affairs":MAILTO:dennisd@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T213442
CREATED:20250926T175726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T183811Z
UID:10072063-1760540400-1760544000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:HACU Career Readiness Webinar: Self-Advocacy in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:HACU CAREER READINESS WEBINAR – SELF-ADVOCACY IN THE WORKPLACE: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion is promoting this virtual event from HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities). \nHACU will host a Career Readiness Webinar series that will focus on students entering the workforce. The webinars will be recorded and sent to registrants with the email that was used to register. \n“Self-Advocacy In the Workplace: Why it’s important\, how to develop it\, and learn tips to speak up for yourself and set healthy boundaries” will be from 3 to 4 p.m. \nRegister to attend at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9tQ0y1vCT-CU94YkHRpR-w?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9AgYJ0zNS_23GhFIYPORwZ3rxx9IfDMoNpWgEmc0f2B02zklC_qdlqL7kbnHZ0xdbdfiJvxkoDeemYHFwjR0c-CfuJyw&_hsmi=14529363&utm_content=14531292&utm_source=hs_email#/registration
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/hacu-career-readiness-webinar-self-advocacy-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Health And Wellness,Virtual event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T200000
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CREATED:20251008T134954Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Latin Block Party
DESCRIPTION:2025 LATIN BLOCK PARTY: WCSU’s 2025 Latin Block Party will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on the Midtown campus Quad. All registrants will receive a food ticket upon check-in at the event. All WCSU students will get one free raffle ticket and everyone can donate $5 for one or $20 for five raffle tickets. Need not be present to win. Proceeds go to the UndocuAlly Scholarship fund. Raffle prizes include gift cards\, WCSU merch & more! \nThe event is free & open to the Danbury community and includes live performances from two bands\, Latin dance lessons\, a 360 photo booth\, a free Latin food truck & more. Register to attend at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/latin-block-party-2025. \nSponsors: the UndocuAlly Task Force\, the Office of Diversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion\, Pre-Collegiate and Access Programs\, Western Beyond Borders\, the Latin American Student Organization (LASO)\, the Black Social Work Club\, the African Caribbean Student Organization\, the Student Government Association (SGA) & Greater Danbury Unites for Immigrants.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/2025-latin-block-party/
LOCATION:Midtown Campus Quad\, 181 White Street\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Entertainment,Food,Public Events,Social Event,WOW
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ORGANIZER;CN="WCSU UndocuAlly Task Force":MAILTO:bandhauerc@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T213442
CREATED:20250926T180220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T183847Z
UID:10072064-1761570000-1761573600@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:HACU Career Readiness Webinar: Elevator Pitch
DESCRIPTION:HACU CAREER READINESS WEBINAR – ELEVATOR PITCH: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion is promoting this virtual event from HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities). \nHACU will host a Career Readiness Webinar series that will focus on students entering the workforce! The webinars will be recorded and sent to registrants with the email that was used to register. \n“Elevator Pitch: How to develop one and when to use it” will be from 1 to 2 p.m. \nRegister to attend at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_40PCrYfmSHqgZ6L0IuvXiw?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9BXBouG6uPjWIE7wP4oiHCJF9-ksVzX3QbrvCtgbJfNgeP5H3J6q1IMcNFifFsmRJBRPeJKEGCHhIFCftcc1-r-M86og&_hsmi=14529363&utm_content=14531292&utm_source=hs_email#/registration
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/hacu-career-readiness-webinar-elevator-pitch/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Virtual event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T213442
CREATED:20251028T132603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T135111Z
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SUMMARY:Día de Muertos Ofrenda (Day of the Dead)
DESCRIPTION:DIA DE MUERTOS OFRENDA (DAY OF THE DEAD): Día de Muertos: Honoring Life & Legacy 💐 \nJoin us in celebrating Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) — a time to honor and remember loved ones who have passed. From October 30 to November 6\, we invite you to visit our ofrenda (altar) and take part in this beautiful tradition of remembrance. 🕯️🌼 \nThe altar will be in the Warner Hall Lyceum on the Midtown campus from Oct. 30 to Nov. 4\, at which time it will be relocated to White Hall\, also on the Midtown campus\, for Nov. 5 and 6. \nBring a photo or item to add to the ofrenda as we come together to celebrate life\, love\, and memory. ❤️ \nThis event is sponsored by the Department of Social Sciences\, LASO\, WCSU Beyond Borders\, the Office of Diversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion\, and the UndocuAlly Taskforce.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/dia-de-muertos-ofrenda-day-of-the-dead/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:Warner Hall\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Public Events,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T213442
CREATED:20251028T132603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T135111Z
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SUMMARY:Día de Muertos Ofrenda (Day of the Dead)
DESCRIPTION:DIA DE MUERTOS OFRENDA (DAY OF THE DEAD): Día de Muertos: Honoring Life & Legacy 💐 \nJoin us in celebrating Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) — a time to honor and remember loved ones who have passed. From October 30 to November 6\, we invite you to visit our ofrenda (altar) and take part in this beautiful tradition of remembrance. 🕯️🌼 \nThe altar will be in the Warner Hall Lyceum on the Midtown campus from Oct. 30 to Nov. 4\, at which time it will be relocated to White Hall\, also on the Midtown campus\, for Nov. 5 and 6. \nBring a photo or item to add to the ofrenda as we come together to celebrate life\, love\, and memory. ❤️ \nThis event is sponsored by the Department of Social Sciences\, LASO\, WCSU Beyond Borders\, the Office of Diversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion\, and the UndocuAlly Taskforce.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/dia-de-muertos-ofrenda-day-of-the-dead/2025-10-31/
LOCATION:Warner Hall\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Public Events,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T213442
CREATED:20251029T235559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T235559Z
UID:10072654-1761939000-1761946200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Halloween Party
DESCRIPTION:HALLOWEEN PARTY: Join us on Halloween night for pumpkin carving\, face painting\, photo station\, crafting\, and best costume contest! From 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Kathwari Honors House (Midtown).
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/halloween-party-4/
LOCATION:Kathwari Honors House\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Contest,Dance,Diversity,Entertainment,Food,Fundraising,Music,Social Event
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