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SUMMARY:Hispanic Heritage Month Speaker Dr. Nadia Lopez
DESCRIPTION:HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH SPEAKER DR. NADIA LOPEZ: The Social Work Department is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a virtual talk at 10 a.m. with Dr. Nadia Lopez\, who is an internationally recognized educational leader\, who\, among her many accomplishments\, founded the Mott Hall Bridges Academy in 2010\, a STEAM-focused middle school in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn\, NY. Dr. Lopez has been featured on many platforms\, a TEDTalk lecturer\, a Harvard guest professor\, and is the recipient of many accolades\, including one of LinkedIn’s 2019 Top Voices in Education. She is a champion focused on eliminating disparities in education and the school-to-prison pipeline. \nDr. Lopez will be donating a limited number of her dynamic book to students. The book\, titled The bridge to brilliance: How one principal in a tough community is inspiring the world\, serves as a primer to inspire others to continue the struggle for equitable education. The books will be distributed next month on a first-come\, first-served basis\, from the registered students list until they run out. \n  \nPlease click here to register for the event.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/hispanic-heritage-month-speaker-dr-nadia-lopez/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Lectures,Virtual event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Social Work Club":MAILTO:vasquez070@wcsu.edu
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SUMMARY:AE: How to Save Fireflies
DESCRIPTION:AFFILIATED EVENT: HOW TO SAVE FIREFLIES IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY: Join Sebastian Palacio\, graduate student in the Biological Diversity Program at WCSU\, at 3 p.m. for a presentation on his journey to becoming a wildlife biologist and his study of fireflies! Participants will learn about the lifecycle of fireflies\, the threats they face at each life stage and solutions that we can take to have a healthy firefly population in Danbury. Sebastian will also highlight how light pollution negatively impacts human health\, wildlife and our ability to stargaze. \nSebastian graduated in 2017 from SUNY Cobleskill majoring in wildlife management. In the last couple of years\, he has worked with several agencies including U.S Fish Wildlife\, National Audubon Society\, National Parks Service\, USGS\, and many more. His stewardship project for WCSU aims to conserve firefly populations by enhancing firefly habitat in Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary in Newtown\, CT and educating the public on firefly conservation. \nFREE! Registration is required. After registering\, you will receive a zoom link if you prefer to attend virtually.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/ae-how-to-save-fireflies/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220630T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220630T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T121721
CREATED:20220623T182538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T182538Z
UID:10062606-1656612000-1656612000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:AE: Opera in the Baroque Period
DESCRIPTION:AFFILIATED EVENT: OPERA IN THE BAROQUE PERIOD: Opera is a distinct creation of the baroque period around the early 17th century. With elaborate sets\, costumes\, lighting\, acting\, dancing and singing\, it has remained one of the most ambitious genres in the standard canon of western art music. Join Dr. Gilad Harel\, musicologist and music theorist\, at 6 p.m. in the Farioly Program Room to explore operas by early innovators including Claudio Monteverdi\, Henry Purcell\, and George Frideric Handel. In these examples\, we will see heroes from mythology and ancient history realized in the form of a traditional baroque opera\, an “opera seria.” \nRegistration required. Virtual option available.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/ae-opera-in-the-baroque-period/
LOCATION:Danbury Public Library\, 170 Main Street\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Lectures,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220628T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220628T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T121721
CREATED:20220623T214115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T214401Z
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SUMMARY:AE: James Roosevelt: FDR’s Forgotten Father
DESCRIPTION:AFFILIATED EVENT: JAMES ROOSEVELT: FDR’S FORGOTTEN FATHER: Anyone familiar with the story of Franklin Roosevelt knows of the very close relationship he had with his often domineering mother. But what do we know about his other parental influence? This presentation at 6 p.m. will examine the influence Franklin’s father James had on shaping the views\, values and temperament of the 32nd president of the United States. \nFREE! Registration is required. Please Note: This is a virtual program via Zoom. Participants will receive a link to the program via email upon completing registration.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/ae-james-roosevelt-fdrs-forgotten-father/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Lectures,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220621T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220621T180000
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CREATED:20220603T174416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T235357Z
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SUMMARY:Danbury's Castle: The Hearthstone
DESCRIPTION:DANBURY’S CASTLE: ARCHITECT E.G.W. DIETRICH AND HIS DESIGN OF THE HEARTHSTONE: For the past 10 years\, Christopher Jend has researched architect E. G. W. Dietrich (1875-1924) documenting nearly 450 of his designs. In this presentation\, Jend will discuss Dietrich’s body of work from eye-catching shingle style designs to his contributions to the arts and crafts style and place in context Dietrich’s design of the local Danbury landmark “the Hearthstone.” Constructed between 1895-99 for successful portrait photographer E. Starr Sanford\, this remarkable castle-like structure is composed of local stone quarried on the site. Exhibiting historic Norman as well as Shingle Style and Arts and Crafts elements\, this unique home served as a private residence until it was purchased by the City of Danbury in 1985. Despite being listed on the National Register of Historic Places\, the house and outbuildings suffered from neglect\, yet the stone walls still stand evoking romantic ideas of architecture and place. \nAttend in-person or by Zoom at 6 p.m.. Register at https://danburylibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=37863&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2022/06/02\nFREE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/danburys-castle-the-hearthstone/
LOCATION:Danbury Public Library\, 170 Main Street\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Public Events,Speaker,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220429T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220429T133000
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CREATED:20220412T003157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T003157Z
UID:10062245-1651235400-1651239000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Spring 2022 Macricostas Lecture
DESCRIPTION:SPRING 2022 MACRICOSTAS LECTURE: The Macricostas Lecture for this spring will be delivered by Dr. David Capps\, and will be entitled “Myth’s Poetic (Re)fracturings: Themes from Antiquity”. \nThe event will be virtual\, at 12:30 p.m.\, and hosted by Dr. Anna Kouremenos (kouremenosa@wcsu.edu)\, the MSAS Endowed Teaching Fellow. \nThe lecture is open to faculty\, students and the public
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/spring-2022-macricostas-lecture/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lectures
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/04/Capps_Sp22_Lecture.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220427T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220427T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T121721
CREATED:20220321T234824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T234824Z
UID:10062188-1651080600-1651086000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Social Atomism and its Problems
DESCRIPTION:SOCIAL ATOMISM AND ITS PROBLEMS – METAPHYSICAL AND POLITICAL: Dr. Graham Priest\, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the Graduate Center\, City University of New York\, will lecture on “Social Atomism and its Problems — Metaphysical and Political.” In the concept of social atomism\, individuals are self-interested but generally cooperate with others to make decisions that benefit society as a whole. Priest will explore that theory in his lecture at 5:30 p.m. in White Hall on the WCSU Midtown campus. The public is invited.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/social-atomism-and-its-problems/
LOCATION:Ives Concert Hall\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Public Events,Speaker
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Philosophy and Humanistic Studies":MAILTO:malavisia@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220425T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220425T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T121721
CREATED:20211214T210357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220129T014629Z
UID:10061671-1650907800-1650911400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Climate Hope: How Do We Fix This?
DESCRIPTION:EARTH IN CRISIS – CLIMATE HOPE – HOW DO WE FIX THIS?: Join the Danbury Library for this series of monthly talks at 5:30 p.m. by Dr. Stephen “Mitch” Wagener of the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Western Connecticut State University on our changing climate and the impact it has on our Earth. \nEscaping old habits and forming new attitudes will allow us to cut our emissions\, regenerate the biosphere and create a better world for our grandchildren. \nFor ages 16+ \nRegistration begins 3/21/2022 at 8 a.m. \nParticipants will receive a ZOOM link to the program via email once they have registered.  \nFree! Registration required at https://danburylibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=36791&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2022/04/01
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/climate-hope-how-do-we-fix-this/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Climate,Lectures,Science,Virtual event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2021/12/EARTH_IN_CRISIS_2AA7EE50-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220420T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T121721
CREATED:20220228T193632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T215139Z
UID:10060011-1650481200-1650484800@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Climate and Human Civilization
DESCRIPTION:CLIMATE AND HUMAN CIVILIZATION: The Jane Goodall Center presents the 7th annual series of lectures for the general public on climate change. WCSU faculty and students will discuss topics ranging from the relationship of climate change to major disasters\, mental health\, environmental justice\, and fish physiology. All lectures are scheduled in Science Building 125 and start at 7 p.m. (with the exception of the 3/28 lecture which starts at 7:30 p.m.).
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/climate-and-human-civilization/2022-04-20/
LOCATION:Science Building 125\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Lectures
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/02/Climate-talks_header400x200.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220413T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T121721
CREATED:20220228T193632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T215139Z
UID:10060010-1649876400-1649880000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Climate and Human Civilization
DESCRIPTION:CLIMATE AND HUMAN CIVILIZATION: The Jane Goodall Center presents the 7th annual series of lectures for the general public on climate change. WCSU faculty and students will discuss topics ranging from the relationship of climate change to major disasters\, mental health\, environmental justice\, and fish physiology. All lectures are scheduled in Science Building 125 and start at 7 p.m. (with the exception of the 3/28 lecture which starts at 7:30 p.m.).
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/climate-and-human-civilization/2022-04-13/
LOCATION:Science Building 125\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Lectures
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/02/Climate-talks_header400x200.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220406T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220406T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T121721
CREATED:20220228T193632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T215139Z
UID:10060009-1649271600-1649275200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Climate and Human Civilization
DESCRIPTION:CLIMATE AND HUMAN CIVILIZATION: The Jane Goodall Center presents the 7th annual series of lectures for the general public on climate change. WCSU faculty and students will discuss topics ranging from the relationship of climate change to major disasters\, mental health\, environmental justice\, and fish physiology. All lectures are scheduled in Science Building 125 and start at 7 p.m. (with the exception of the 3/28 lecture which starts at 7:30 p.m.).
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/climate-and-human-civilization/2022-04-06/
LOCATION:Science Building 125\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Lectures
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/02/Climate-talks_header400x200.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220328T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220328T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T121721
CREATED:20220228T193632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T215139Z
UID:10060008-1648495800-1648499400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Climate and Human Civilization
DESCRIPTION:CLIMATE AND HUMAN CIVILIZATION: The Jane Goodall Center presents the 7th annual series of lectures for the general public on climate change. WCSU faculty and students will discuss topics ranging from the relationship of climate change to major disasters\, mental health\, environmental justice\, and fish physiology. All lectures are scheduled in Science Building 125 and start at 7 p.m. (with the exception of the 3/28 lecture which starts at 7:30 p.m.).
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/climate-and-human-civilization/2022-03-28/
LOCATION:Science Building 125\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Lectures
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/02/Climate-talks_header400x200.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220328T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220328T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T121721
CREATED:20211214T205933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220129T014538Z
UID:10061670-1648488600-1648492200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Stronger Storms and Rising Seas
DESCRIPTION:EARTH IN CRISIS – STRONGER STORMS AND RISING SEAS: Join the Danbury Library for this series of monthly talks at 5:30 p.m. by Dr. Stephen “Mitch” Wagener of the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Western Connecticut State University on our changing climate and the impact it has on our Earth. \nHeat is power. Water expands\, seas rise\, storms get stronger. Flooding coastal areas destroy homes\, salinize agricultural land\, and cause financial hardships for us all. \nFor ages 16+ \nRegistration begins 2/21/2022 at 8 a.m. \nParticipants will receive a ZOOM link to the program via email once they have registered.  \nFree! Registration required at https://danburylibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=36790&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2022/03/01
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/stronger-storms-and-rising-seas/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Climate,Lectures,Science,Virtual event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2021/12/EARTH_IN_CRISIS_2AA7EE50-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220323T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T121721
CREATED:20220228T193632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T215139Z
UID:10060007-1648062000-1648065600@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Climate and Human Civilization
DESCRIPTION:CLIMATE AND HUMAN CIVILIZATION: The Jane Goodall Center presents the 7th annual series of lectures for the general public on climate change. WCSU faculty and students will discuss topics ranging from the relationship of climate change to major disasters\, mental health\, environmental justice\, and fish physiology. All lectures are scheduled in Science Building 125 and start at 7 p.m. (with the exception of the 3/28 lecture which starts at 7:30 p.m.).
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/climate-and-human-civilization/2022-03-23/
LOCATION:Science Building 125\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Lectures
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/02/Climate-talks_header400x200.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220319T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220319T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T121721
CREATED:20220302T172311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T182756Z
UID:10061831-1647691200-1647696600@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual Jane: Hope Through Action
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL JANE: HOPE THROUGH ACTION: Dr. Jane Goodall\, the world-renowned ethologist and conservationist\, will make a special “Virtual Jane: Hope Through Action” presentation via the Jane Goodall Center for Excellence in Environmental Studies at Western Connecticut State University at noon on Saturday\, March 19. The public is invited to participate in Goodall’s talk\, and will be able to submit questions for her to answer. Goodall’s presentation is sponsored by WCSU and The Woman’s Club of Danbury and New Fairfield\, Inc. \nTickets to the virtual event can be purchased for $15 at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/jane-goodall. Reservations for WCSU students are free\, but students must pre-register. Donations are also accepted to support the WCSU Permaculture Garden and student interns. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/virtual-jane-hope-through-action/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Climate,Lectures,Public Events,Speaker,Virtual event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/03/Jane_Facebook-Event.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220308T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220308T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T121721
CREATED:20220127T222327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220305T021401Z
UID:10061732-1646760600-1646764200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Manuela Saenz\, Woman Ahead of Her Time
DESCRIPTION:MANUELA SAENZ – WOMAN AHEAD OF HER TIME: The Department of World Languages and Cultures will present Dr. Galina Bakhtiarova for a virtual discussion at 5:30 p.m. about “Manuela Saenz: Woman Ahead of Her Time.” Participants are invited to watch the movie “Manuela Saenz\,” directed by Diego Risquez\, 2000\, prior to this event and participate in the discussion. The film is available on WCSU media at https://media.wcsu.edu/media/Manuela%20Saenz/1_yk3m7n83. The public is invited. To obtain the login password for this Webex event\, send an email to Galina Bakhtiarova at bakhtiarg@wcsu.edu. Join the discussion at  https://wcsu.webex.com/wcsu/j.php?MTID=m98a9056a17eae38b723ece1ba848cc8c
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/manuela-saenz-woman-ahead-of-her-time/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Movie,Virtual event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/01/Screenshot-03-04-2022.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Department of World Languages &amp%3B Cultures":MAILTO:bakhtiarg@wcsu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220302T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220302T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T121721
CREATED:20220127T221752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T005338Z
UID:10061731-1646242200-1646245800@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:National Identity in Puerto Rico
DESCRIPTION:NATIONAL IDENTITY IN PUERTO RICO: A CONVERSATION WITH PROFESSOR JORGE DUANY: The Department of World Languages and Cultures and the WCSU International Center will host Professor Jorge Duany\, CRI\, FIU for a virtual discussion about “National Identity in Puerto Rico” at 5:30 p.m.  The public is invited. To obtain the login password for this Webex event\, send an email to Galina Bakhtiarova at bakhtiarg@wcsu.edu. Join the discussion at https://wcsu.webex.com/wcsu/j.php?MTID=m3799e7c644265e801754d08b0dae066e. \nJorge Duany\, Ph.D.\, is director of the Cuban Research Institute and Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Global & Sociocultural Studies at Florida International University. Born in Cuba and raised in Panama and Puerto Rico\, Dr. Duany previously served as acting dean of the College of Social Sciences and professor of Anthropology at the University of Puerto Rico\, Río Piedras (UPR). \nDuany has published extensively on migration\, ethnicity\, race\, nationalism\, and transnationalism in Cuba\, the Caribbean\, and the United States. He has also written about Cuban cultural identity on the island and in the diaspora\, especially as expressed in literature\, music\, art\, and religion. He is currently a member of the editorial boards of the academic journals Latino Studies and CENTRO: Journal of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies\, and previously served on the editorial boards of Caribbean Studies\, Cuban Studies\, Latin American and Caribbean Ethnic Studies\, and New West Indian Guide. He has lectured widely throughout the United States\, Latin America\, the Caribbean\, and Europe.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/national-identity-in-puerto-rico/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Lectures,Virtual event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/01/Jorge-Duany-headshot-e1643313205307.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Department of World Languages &amp%3B Cultures":MAILTO:bakhtiarg@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220228T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220228T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T121721
CREATED:20211214T205249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220129T014430Z
UID:10061669-1646069400-1646073000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:How Hot is Too Hot?
DESCRIPTION:EARTH IN CRISIS – HOW HOT IS TOO HOT?: Join the Danbury Library for this series of monthly talks at 5:30 p.m. by Dr. Stephen “Mitch” Wagener of the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Western Connecticut State University on our changing climate and the impact it has on our Earth. \nClimate warming makes heat waves hotter and more common. Heat raises humidity. Combinations of heat and humidity can exceed our bodies’ ability to cool us. \nFor ages 16+ \nRegistration begins 1/24/2022 at 8 a.m. \nParticipants will receive a ZOOM link to the program via email once they have registered.  \nFree! Registration required at https://danburylibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=36789&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2022/02/01 \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/how-hot-is-too-hot/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Climate,Lectures,Science,Virtual event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2021/12/EARTH_IN_CRISIS_2AA7EE50-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220216T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220216T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T121721
CREATED:20220127T205901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T225229Z
UID:10061729-1645032600-1645036200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Selena: Breaking Gender Barriers
DESCRIPTION:SELENA: BREAKING GENDER BARRIERS IN TEJANO MUSIC: The Department of World Languages and Cultures and the WCSU International Center will host Dr. Gloria Arjona\, a lecturer in the Division of Humanities  and Social Sciences at CalTech\, for a virtual discussion on “Selena: Breaking Gender Barriers in Tejano Music” at 5:30 p.m. This event is in English and the public is invited. To obtain the login password for this Webex event\, send an email to Galina Bakhtiarova at bakhtiarg@wcsu.edu. Join the discussion at https://wcsu.webex.com/wcsu/j.php?MTID=m66b06a4d78d2b007b8df1f1dafa2fb62 \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/selena-breaking-gender-barriers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Lectures,Virtual event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of World Languages &amp%3B Cultures":MAILTO:bakhtiarg@wcsu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220210T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T121721
CREATED:20220204T012005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T204006Z
UID:10059940-1644514200-1644521400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:"Black History is American History"
DESCRIPTION:“BLACK HISTORY IS AMERICAN HISTORY – THE BLACK EXPERIENCE IN AMERICA”: A Black History Month lecture exploring the intertwining of Black History and American History. Presented by Adjunct Instructor of History Danielle King at 5:25 p.m. in Higgins Hall Room 117 on the Midtown campus. Open to the WCSU campus community only. \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/black-history-is-american-history/
LOCATION:Higgins Hall 117\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Lectures
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of InterCultural Affairs":MAILTO:dennisd@wcsu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220131T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220131T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T121721
CREATED:20211214T204401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220129T014336Z
UID:10061668-1643650200-1643653800@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Climate Refugees Past and Future
DESCRIPTION:EARTH IN CRISIS – CLIMATE REFUGEES PAST AND FUTURE: Join the Danbury Library for this series of monthly talks at 5:30 p.m. by Dr. Stephen “Mitch” Wagener of the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Western Connecticut State University on our changing climate and the impact it has on our Earth. \nDroughts and floods have dislocated people throughout history. As Earth’s climate has warmed both wet and dry weather events have grown stronger and more frequent. More people\, particularly those least responsible\, bear an increased burden. \nFor ages 16+ \nRegistration begins 12/27/2021 at 8 a.m. \nParticipants will receive a ZOOM link to the program via email once they have registered.  \nFree! Registration required at https://danburylibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=36788&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2022/01/01 \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/climate-refugees-past-and-future/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Climate,Lectures,Science,Virtual event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211104T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211104T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T121721
CREATED:20210902T211827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T205815Z
UID:10060479-1636047000-1636052400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:The US/Mexico Border\, Human Rights and Family Values
DESCRIPTION:THE U.S./MEXICO BORDER\, HUMAN RIGHTS & FAMILY VALUES: Pedro Rios of AFSC: U.S./Mexico border office will speak at this virtual event from 5:30 to 8 p.m. . Pre-register at: https://wcsu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctfuCuqz8iH9yLPhHYtFetUM5W15BtFdKV \nAssociated Readings: \na. Rios\, P. (2019). “For 25 years\, Operation Gatekeeper has made life worse for border communities.” The Washington Post. www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/10/01/years-operation-gatekeeper-has-made-life-worse-border-communities/ \nb. —– (2021). “For Mother’s Day.” San Diego Union Tribune. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/community-voices-project/story/2021-05-07/motherhood-immigration-love-survival \nc. —- (2021). “Why the symbolism of the American flag does not align with my families values.” San Diego Union Tribune. www.sandiegouniontribune.com/community-voices-project/story/2021-07-01/opinion-symbolism-of-the-american-flag-resistance
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/the-us-mexico-border-human-rights-and-family-values/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Lectures,Virtual event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211025T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211025T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T121721
CREATED:20211020T225141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T221957Z
UID:10059562-1635170400-1635179400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Bot Shop (Media Literacy Week Presentations)
DESCRIPTION:BOT SHOP (MEDIA LITERACY WEEK PRESENTATIONS): Who said that?! With increase use of artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots\, sometimes the answer isn’t a “who\,” but rather a “what”. Learn about the history of chatbots and representations of A.I. in popular cinema with WCSU Communications and Media Arts professor\, Dr. Eric Stewart\, at 2 p.m.. Stewart will also discuss the current use and future implications of non-human actors in Hollywood and video games. His 45-minute presentation will be followed by a hands-on workshop in developing chatbots to create an interactive scene based off main characters from original student scripts using the open source scripting language\, RiveScript. \nJoin us at the Haas Library or online for this fascinating talk and workshop on artificial intelligence and chatbots in pop culture and their potential implications in real life.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/bot-shop-media-literacy-week-presentations/
LOCATION:Ruth Haas Library\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211014T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T121721
CREATED:20210913T185523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T173216Z
UID:10060504-1634236200-1634241600@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:"Águilas" film and discussion
DESCRIPTION:“AGUILAS” FILM AND DISCUSSION WITH FILM CO-DIRECTOR MAITE ZUBIAURRE\, UCLA:  At 6:30 p.m. on Zoom \nPre-registration required here: https://wcsu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsde2hqDIpHNUWMqq0Yw1_0c6G61k18Kda\nThe film is 15 minutes long and may be previewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8Kduui1Lag\nor here:\nwww.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-documentary/the-grim-compassion-of-searching-for-missing-migrants-in-the-desert‘ \n  \nThis event is part of the larger Latinx Speaker Series this fall. \nLatinx Speakers Series: \nMichael Gonzalez-Cruz from the University of Puerto Rico to talk about Los Macheteros\n(Puerto Rican Resistance). Thursday\, Sept. 23\, at 6:30 – 8 p.m. on Zoom. https://www.wcsu.edu/wow/event/puerto-rican-resistance-los-macheteros/ Pre Registration Required here: https://wcsu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rdOuuqzkjH9dqksvxbSBJNMIipK0BbSLL \nGonzález-Cruz\, M. (1998). “The US Invasion of Puerto Rico: Occupation & Resistance to the Colonial Sate\, 1898-Present.” Latin American Perspectives\, Vol. 25\, No. 5 (Sep.\, 1998)\, pp. 7-26. https://www.academia.edu/42056448/The_U_S_Invasion_of_Puerto_Rico_Occupation_and_Resistance_to_the_Colonial_State_1898_to_the_Present \nGonzález-Cruz\, M.\, with A. Marquez Sola and L. Terando (translators) (2008). “Puerto Rican Revolutionary Nationalism: Filiberto Ojeda Ríos and the Macheteros.” Latin American Perspectives\, Vol. 35 No. 6. https://www.academia.edu/38971701/Puerto_Rican_Revolutionary_Nationalism_Filiberto_Ojeda_R%C3%ADos_and_the_Macheteros \nAlso his 2020 Book: https://www.amazon.com/Militant-Puerto-Ricans-Political-Prisoners/dp/B08F6JZ2QJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2O8OZ3S15CAHC&dchild=1&keywords=michael+gonzalez+cruz&qid=1630074882&sprefix=michael+gonzale%2Caps%2C257&sr=8-1 \nMilitant Puerto Ricans: Migrants\, Armed Struggle & Political Prisoners: González-Cruz\, Michael: 9798671400434: Amazon.com: Books\nMilitant Puerto Ricans: Migrants\, Armed Struggle & Political Prisoners [González-Cruz\, Michael] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Militant Puerto Ricans: Migrants\, Armed Struggle & Political Prisoners\nwww.amazon.com \n“Águilas” Film and discussion with film co-director Maite Zubiaurre\, UCLA. Thursday\, Oct. 14\, at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom\nPre-registration required here: https://wcsu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsde2hqDIpHNUWMqq0Yw1_0c6G61k18Kda\nThe film is 15 minutes long and may be previewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8Kduui1Lag\nhttps://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-documentary/the-grim-compassion-of-searching-for-missing-migrants-in-the-desert \nMaria Hinojosa\, NPR host of LatinoUSA\, will discuss her book: “Once I Was You.” Thursday\, Oct. 21\, from  6:30 – 8 p.m. on Zoom. Free books available email bandhauerc@wcsu.edu.  Attendees MUST Register in advance: https://wcsu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkfuqgrz4vHN22jo6tUrY6cO3k5FdLOioz \nPedro Rios of AFSC: US/Mexico\, Human Rights & Family Values:   Thursday Nov. 4\, time not set\, but somewhere within 5:30 – 8 p.m. on Zoom. https://www.wcsu.edu/wow/event/the-us-mexico-border-human-rights-and-family-values/ On Zoom: Pre-register here: https://wcsu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctfuCuqz8iH9yLPhHYtFetUM5W15BtFdKV \nHere are some of his searing Op-Eds of late:\na. Rios\, P. (2019). “For 25 years\, Operation Gatekeeper has made life worse for border communities.” The Washington Post. www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/10/01/years-operation-gatekeeper-has-made-life-worse-border-communities/ \nb. —– (2021). “For Mother’s Day.” San Diego Union Tribune. www.sandiegouniontribune.com/community-voices-project/story/2021-05-07/motherhood-immigration-love-survival \nc. —- (2021). “Why the symbolism of the American flag does not align with my families values.” San Diego Union Tribune. www.sandiegouniontribune.com/community-voices-project/story/2021-07-01/opinion-symbolism-of-the-american-flag-resistance
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/aguilas-film-and-discussion-with-film-co-director-maite-zubiaurre-ucla/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Diversity,Lectures,Movie
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ORGANIZER;CN="WCSU UndocuAlly Task Force":MAILTO:bandhauerc@wcsu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211012T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211012T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T121721
CREATED:20210827T174016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T174035Z
UID:10060443-1634063400-1634067000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Our Changing Climate
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTAL TALK: Professor of Biological and Environmental Sciences Dr. Mitch Wagener will discuss “Our Changing Climate” in a virtual talk hosted by the Danbury Library at 6:30 p.m. Climate change is the greatest challenge we face and will be our grandchildren’s challenge as well. In a warmer world\, weather events will be more severe\, sea levels higher\, and people will be displaced. It is a serious situation\, which we must meet with both our heads and our hearts. But there is hope. The study of climate change is developing very quickly. Significant new information is coming out — literally — every day. This talk will explain the basics\, but also mix in some of this new information giving us a better understanding of the world and our future. For ages 16+. Registration begins 9/7/2021 at 8 a.m. This is a virtual program. Participants will receive a ZOOM link to the program via email once they have registered.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/virtual-environmental-talk/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Virtual event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211012T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211012T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T121721
CREATED:20210922T214509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T000758Z
UID:10061348-1634059800-1634063400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Ancell Dean’s Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:ANCELL DEAN’S SPEAKER SERIES: SUPPLY CHAIN LESSONS FROM THE PANDEMIC: Panelists Cosmo Alberico from Odyssey Innovating Logistics and James Heneghan from Gro Intelligence have come together for a discussion on Supply Chain Lessons from the Pandemic\, with Ancell Dean\, Dr. David G. Martin\, as moderator. At 5:30 p.m. in Room 218 of the Westside Classroom Building (President’s Reception Room). The public is invited.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/ancell-deans-speaker-series/
LOCATION:President’s Reception Room\, Westside Classroom Building 218\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Speaker
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ancell Dean's Office":MAILTO:cotec@wcsu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210923T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T121721
CREATED:20210902T212658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T205711Z
UID:10060477-1632421800-1632427200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Puerto Rican Resistance! Los Macheteros
DESCRIPTION:PUERTO RICAN RESISTANCE! LOS MACHETEROS: Dr. Michael Gonzalez-Cruz\, from the University of Puerto Rico\, will speak from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on ZOOM. Pre-register at: https://wcsu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rdOuuqzkjH9dqksvxbSBJNMIipK0BbSLL \nAssociated Readings: \na. González-Cruz\, M. (1998). “The US Invasion of Puerto Rico: Occupation & Resistance to the Colonial Sate\, 1898-Present.” Latin American Perspectives\, Vol. 25\, No. 5 (Sep.\, 1998)\, pp. 7-26. https://www.academia.edu/42056448/The_U_S_Invasion_of_Puerto_Rico_Occupation_and_Resistance_to_the_Colonial_State_1898_to_the_Present \nb. González-Cruz\, M.\, with A. Marquez Sola and L. Terando (translators) (2008). “Puerto Rican Revolutionary Nationalism: Filiberto Ojeda Ríos and the Macheteros.” Latin American Perspectives\, Vol. 35 No. 6. https://www.academia.edu/38971701/Puerto_Rican_Revolutionary_Nationalism_Filiberto_Ojeda_R%C3%ADos_and_the_Macheteros c. Militant Puerto Ricans: Migrants\, Armed Struggle & Political Prisoners: (2020). https://www.amazon.com/Militant-Puerto-Ricans-Political-Prisoners/dp/B08F6JZ2QJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2O8OZ3S15CAHC&dchild=1&keywords=michael+gonzalez+cruz&qid=1630074882&sprefix=michael+gonzale%2Caps%2C257&sr=8-1
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/puerto-rican-resistance-los-macheteros/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Lectures,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T121721
CREATED:20210907T191857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T191857Z
UID:10059205-1632326400-1632331800@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:ADHD Awareness
DESCRIPTION:ADHD AWARENESS: Join this virtual conversation from 4 to 5:30 p.m. with L. Eugene Arnold. M.D. M.Ed.\, professor emeritus of Psychiatry\, Ohio State University\, Nisonger Center and resident expert for CHADD \nTopics Addressed:\n• What is ADHD?\n• How prevalent is ADHD?\n• Types of ADHD (inattention or hyperactivity-impulsivity) and corresponding symptoms\n• Causes of ADHD\n• How differences in brain development and executive function deficits impact learning and behavior\n• How ADHD affects the academic performance of college students \nRegister at https://wcsu.webex.com/wcsu/j.php?MTID=m3e1e1ad5cea81b93692bdb7a4e2dc019. The public is invited.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/adhd-awareness/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Diversity,Health And Wellness,Lectures,Panel discussion,Speaker,Study Tips,Virtual event,Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210916T040000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210916T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T121721
CREATED:20210915T194220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T001348Z
UID:10060510-1631764800-1631811600@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Marine Organisms
DESCRIPTION:RESILIENCE OF MARINE ORGANISMS TO CLIMATE CHANGE: DR. EMMA CROSS: Please join us for a live online seminar at 4 p.m. sponsored by the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences. \nYou can register for the event at this link to receive the information to join the seminar: \nhttps://wcsu.webex.com/webappng/sites/wcsu/meeting/info/480684a56b3b412ab6f98c127a64af0f?isPopupRegisterView=true \nAbstract: Since the Industrial Revolution\, anthropogenically-increased CO2 has altered oceanic surface seawaters through warming and acidification. Coastal environments also experience nutrient pollution\, which increases primary production and microbial respiration often exacerbating acidification and causing loss of oxygen. Previous ocean acidification research has mainly focused on short-term laboratory manipulations of conditions. Incorporating different approaches investigating both the impacts of past and future environmental change provides a more complete understanding of organisms’ responses. My research involves field analyses\, long-term laboratory experiments and museum collections to more accurately determine how seaweed\, marine invertebrates and vertebrates have and will respond to climate change. In this seminar\, I will discuss how some shell-bearing organisms have compensatory mechanisms to counteract effects of ocean acidification\, how coastal marine fish are tolerant of future predicted acidification and hypoxia as well as how the shellfish aquaculture industry can incorporate seaweed to their operations as a climate change mitigation strategy. \nBio: Dr. Emma Cross is an assistant professor of Coastal and Marine Science in the Department of the Environment\, Geography and Marine Sciences since August 2019. Before SCSU\, Cross completed her Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge and the British Antarctic Survey and then moved across the pond for a postdoctoral research fellow position at the University of Connecticut. Cross teaches a range of hands-on marine science and environmental studies classes covering topical issues such as climate change\, plastic pollution\, overfishing and habitat destruction. Her research focuses on the effects of ocean acidification\, warming and hypoxia on seaweed\, marine invertebrates\, and vertebrates. Cross’ current projects include climate change mitigation strategies for the aquaculture industry and the environmental impacts of aquaculture on water quality and biodiversity. Cross uses field analyses\, long-term laboratory experiments and museum collections as well as collaborations with the aquaculture industry and nonprofit organizations in New England to address topical marine science issues.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/marine-organisms/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Climate,Lectures,Public Events,Science,Speaker
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