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SUMMARY:First-Generation College Celebration
DESCRIPTION:FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE CELEBRATION: Celebrate first-generation college students from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Higgins Hall Patio on the Midtown campus. Hear students\, alumni\, faculty and administrators share their experiences and join in First-Generation College Celebration Kahoot and SGA Musical Chairs. Music and refreshments will be provided. First-generation attendees will receive a commemorative t-shirt or button and participate in a group photo.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/first-generation-college-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Higgins Hall Patio\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Entertainment,Food,Games,Outdoor,Panel discussion,Reception,Social Event,WOW
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pre-Collegiate and Access Programs Department":MAILTO:pcaap@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T190000
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SUMMARY:2024 Virtual CT Lake Symposia
DESCRIPTION:2024 VIRTUAL CONNECTICUT LAKE SYMPOSIA: In continuation of the series that began in 2019\, the Western Connecticut State University Department of Biology\, in collaboration with the Connecticut Federation of Lakes and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection\, will host three virtual 2024 Regional Lake Communities Symposia: “The March of Hydrilla in Connecticut & Reclaiming the Connecticut River from Hydrilla” at 7 p.m. on Monday\, Sept. 23; “Aquatic Invasive Species Grants in Connecticut” at 7 p.m. on Monday\, Oct. 21; and “Managing Aquatics Invasive Plants” at 7 p.m. on Monday\, Nov. 18. To register\, visit www.wcsu.edu/biology/lake-symposium-2024/. \nThe Sept. 23 discussion about “The March of Hydrilla in Connecticut” and “Reclaiming the Connecticut River from Hydrilla” will feature WCSU Limnology Instructor Larry Marsicano\, Brawley Consulting Group LLC; Greg Bugbee\, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station\, Office of Aquatic Invasive Species\, who will address “The March of Hydrilla” and Dr. Benjamine P. Sperry\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers\, Engineer Research and Development Center\, who will speak about “Reclaiming the Connecticut River from Hydrilla.” A question-and-answer session will follow. \nOn Oct. 21\, the topic will be “Aquatic Invasive Species Grants in Connecticut.” Marsicano will be joined by Matthew Goclowski\, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection\, Fisheries Division and AIS Grants Oversight Committee\, who will share “Five Years into Grants for the Control of Aquatic Invasive Species in Connecticut.” A discussion will follow by lake and river community stakeholders about their projects funded through the Connecticut Lakes\, Rivers\, Ponds Preservation account. \nFinally\, on Nov. 18\, “Managing Aquatics Invasive Plants” will be the focus of discussion. Marsicano will be joined by Jeff Arpin and Al Fichtel from the Amston Lake District\, who will discuss “Thwarting the Spread of Eurasian Watermilfoil at Amston Lake in Hebron\, Lebanon and Colchester\, Connecticut.” Also on the program will be Dr. Ken Wagner\, Water Resource Services\, who will speak about “Putting the RAPID in Rapid Response: Considerations for Effective Reaction to Aquatic Invasive Species.” Following an audience Q&A\, WestConn Professor of Biology Dr. Theodora Pinou will deliver closing remarks and next steps. \nThe symposia are free and the public is invited to join in via WebEx. Registration is required at www.wcsu.edu/biology/lake-symposium-2024/. A custom link will be sent via email to pre-registrants on the day of the event. \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/2024-virtual-ct-lake-symposia/2024-11-18/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Lectures,Panel discussion,Public Events,Science,Speaker,Virtual event,WOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T110000
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SUMMARY:World Philosophy Day
DESCRIPTION:WORLD PHILOSOPHY DAY: To honor World Philosophy Day\, two representatives (and WCSU alumna) from the Connecticut Coalition for Economic and Environmental Justice (CCEEJ) will speak about the work they do in Connecticut. Students from PHI 226 Environmental Philosophy also will be presenting on small projects they have been engaged in during the semester to contribute to WCSU becoming a more sustainable campus. \nEveryone is welcome. Bring a friend/family member. \nFrom 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Warner Hall 226\, Midtown campus \nWorld Philosophy Day is celebrated annually on the third Thursday of November to recognize the value of philosophy in developing human thought and culture. \nThe event is sponsored by the Department of History\, Philosophy\, and World Perspectives and the Jane Goodall Center.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/world-philosophy-day/
LOCATION:Warner Hall 226\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Panel discussion,Public Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of History%2C Philosophy%2C and World Perspectives":MAILTO:malavisia@wcsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Let's Thrive! 2024 Economic Summit
DESCRIPTION:LET’S THRIVE! 2024 ECONOMIC SUMMIT: Join the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce for a discussion moderated by CBIA’s Public Policy Vice President Chris Davis and learn from Connecticut’s top experts on how to THRIVE versus just survive in today’s challenging economic times. Speakers will include State of Connecticut Chief Marketing Officer Anthony M. Anthony\, Yale New Haven Health Community & Corporate Alliances Vice President Paul Mounds and WestConn President Dr. Manohar Singh. \nFrom 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Torrington Country Club\, 250 Torrington Road in Goshen. The cost to attend is $50 for chamber members and $75 for non-members. Learn more at https://nwctchamberofcommerce.org/events/economic-summit-2/ \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/lets-thrive-2024-economic-summit/
LOCATION:Torrington Country Club\, 250 Torrington Road\, Goshen\, CT\, 06756
CATEGORIES:Panel discussion
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