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SUMMARY:Fairfield Hills field trip
DESCRIPTION:FAIRFIELD HILLS FIELD TRIP: Join the anthropology club for a walk at the historic Fairfield Hills campus in Newtown. While we’re there\, we’ll explore the abandoned asylum and take ethnographic field notes. From 10 to 11:30 a.m. Contact Jennifer Bassett at bassett034@wcsu.edu for more information.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/fairfield-hills-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Adventure,Entertainment,Hiking,Outdoor,Public Events,Recreation,Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T134500
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SUMMARY:Eclipse Observation
DESCRIPTION:ECLIPSE OBSERVATION: On Monday\, April 8\, Danbury will experience a deep partial solar eclipse of about 93%! The WCSU community and general public are invited to witness the partial solar eclipse on the university’s Midtown campus. Weather permitting\, astronomy instructors and volunteers will lead safe solar viewing and eclipse-related activities from 1:45 – 4:45 p.m. outside the Science Building. Maximum eclipse occurs about 3:26 p.m. \n  \nWarning: Do not look up at the sun without a safe solar filter or eclipse glasses! Regular sunglasses do not offer enough protection!  A limited number of eclipse glasses will be available for sale at the event.  \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/eclipse-observation/
LOCATION:Rec Field – Science Building Lawn\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Public Events,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T140000
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SUMMARY:Survivor Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:SURVIVOR ART GALLERY: The Center for Empowerment and Education is hosting their annual Survivor Art Gallery on Friday\, April 12\, from 2-8 p.m. and Saturday\, April 13\, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Campus Center Ballroom on the Westside Campus showcasing students’ and community members’ paintings\, drawings\, photography\, poems\, stories\, and more that exemplify their story of abuse\, assault\, trauma\, healing and survival. The event is free and open to the public. \nSUBMIT YOUR ART: If you are interested in submitting artwork\, please fill out the form in the link below:\nhttps://bit.ly/sagallery2024 \nPlease contact the Campus Advocate\, Rachel\, at rachel.k@thecenterct.org if you are in need of any accommodations\, have questions\, need more information. \nPlease contact Chlo at clandisman@thecenterct.org if you are interested in performing a live musical and/or spoken word performance. Performance pieces must be approved ahead of time.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/survivor-art-gallery-3/2024-04-12/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center Ballroom\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Health And Wellness,Painting,Public Events,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T170000
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SUMMARY:Survivor Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:SURVIVOR ART GALLERY: The Center for Empowerment and Education is hosting their annual Survivor Art Gallery on Friday\, April 12\, from 2-8 p.m. and Saturday\, April 13\, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Campus Center Ballroom on the Westside Campus showcasing students’ and community members’ paintings\, drawings\, photography\, poems\, stories\, and more that exemplify their story of abuse\, assault\, trauma\, healing and survival. The event is free and open to the public. \nSUBMIT YOUR ART: If you are interested in submitting artwork\, please fill out the form in the link below:\nhttps://bit.ly/sagallery2024 \nPlease contact the Campus Advocate\, Rachel\, at rachel.k@thecenterct.org if you are in need of any accommodations\, have questions\, need more information. \nPlease contact Chlo at clandisman@thecenterct.org if you are interested in performing a live musical and/or spoken word performance. Performance pieces must be approved ahead of time.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/survivor-art-gallery-3/2024-04-13/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center Ballroom\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Health And Wellness,Painting,Public Events,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T120000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day: How we will survive on a warming planet
DESCRIPTION:EARTH DAY – HOW WE WILL SURVIVE ON A WARMING PLANET WITH DR. MITCH WAGENER: Come join us to hear Dr. Wagener’s thoughts on climate change\, sustainability\, and surviving on a warming planet. At 11 a.m. in the Ruth Haas Library on the Midtown campus.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/earth-day-event-how-we-will-survive-on-a-warming-planet/
LOCATION:Ruth Haas Library\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Climate,Discussion,Public Events,Speaker
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ORGANIZER;CN="Library Services":MAILTO:kenausisv@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T150000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day: Jane Goodall Center and Home Gardening in Focus
DESCRIPTION:EARTH DAY – JANE GOODALL CENTER AND HOME GARDENING IN FOCUS WITH DR. HANNAH REYNOLDS: Dr. Reynolds will speak about the work of the Jane Goodall Center\, the Permaculture Garden\, and challenges facing home gardeners. At 2 p.m. in the Ruth Haas Library\, first floor\, on the Midtown campus. \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/earth-day-event-jane-goodall-center-and-home-gardening-in-focus/
LOCATION:Ruth Haas Library\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Climate,Discussion,Public Events,Speaker
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ORGANIZER;CN="Library Services":MAILTO:kenausisv@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T150000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day - Seedling Kit Making
DESCRIPTION:SEEDLING KIT MAKING: WCSU’s Roots & Shoots is working with the staff of Haas Library to celebrate Earth Day! Join us from 3 – 5 p.m. on the Midtown campus in the Haas Library to make your very own seedling starter kit. All materials will be provided\, and this activity is free!
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/earth-day-seedling-kit-making/
LOCATION:Ruth Haas Library\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Public Events,Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T190000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day: Dinner and a movie with Dr. Manoj Misra
DESCRIPTION:EARTH DAY – DINNER AND A MOVIE WITH DR. MANOJ MISRA: Come and enjoy a meal in the Berkshire Dining Hall on the Midtown campus while watching the climate science documentary\, “Thin Ice.” Then\, Associate Professor of Social Sciences Dr. Manoj Misra will lead a Climate Discussion – “Tesla won’t fix climate change.” From 5 to 7 p.m. in the Berkshire Dining Hall on the Midtown campus. \nAdvance registration is required at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/celebrate-earth-day-with-the-wcsu-libraries.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/earth-day-event-dinner-and-a-movie-with-dr-manoj-misra/
LOCATION:Ruth Haas Library\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Climate,Discussion,Public Events,Speaker
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ORGANIZER;CN="Library Services":MAILTO:kenausisv@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T180000
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SUMMARY:Hispanic Community Celebracion
DESCRIPTION:HISPANIC COMMUNITY CELEBRACION: \nWestern Connecticut State University will celebrate its recent designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution with an afternoon of events that pay tribute to the heritage of the community the university serves from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The festivities will take place at the Berkshire Hall lobby and patio on the university’s Midtown campus\, 181 White St. in Danbury\, and will be free and open to the public. The first 150 attendees will receive an HSI T-shirt and everyone who attends will be entered in a raffle for some WCSU Swag. \nRSVP at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/wcsu-hsi-designation. \nPlanned events include: \n3:30 p.m. – Welcome by WCSU Pre-Collegiate & Access Programs Associate Director Jessica Coronel\, and Gabriela Perez\, a graduating senior majoring in Anthropology/Sociology and Psychology with a minor in Multicultural Studies. Perez’s senior thesis for the Anthropology/Sociology major is an ethnographic study focusing on what makes a quality HSI. She is interviewing students and faculty\, and will be summarizing her findings and personal experiences of the difference that intentional HSI planning and development can make in the lives of Hispanic students. \n3:45 p.m. – Celebration of Puerto Rican faculty\, staff\, students and community members with a performance by Brass City Bomba \n4:15 p.m. – Celebration of Brazilian faculty\, staff\, students and community members with a performance by Benção Capoeira \n4:30 p.m. – Lobo Awards Ceremony\, presented by WCSU Interim President Manohar Singh and Chair of the Department of Social Sciences and Professor of Sociology Dr. Carina Bandhauer. Recipients are: Lobo Leadership Award –   Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves; Lobo Student Award – Najely A. Clavijo; Lobo Faculty/Staff Award – WCSU Director of Financial Aid & Student Employment Melissa Stephens; Lobo Alumni Awards – Carolina Bortolleto and Camila Bortolleto \n5:10 p.m. – Celebration of Mexican faculty\, staff\, students and community members with a performance by Trio Los Pájaros – Mariachi Music \n5:45 p.m. – Celebration of Ecuadorian faculty\, staff\, students and community members with a performance by dancers from the Ecuadorian Civic Center of Greater Danbury \n6 p.m. – Closing \nIn addition to the entertainment\, WCSU’s Sodexo dining services will provide an assortment of food to celebrate the occasion in style. Among the offerings will be an aguas frescas station\, and tortilla and plantain chips with assorted dips including jalapeno cheese sauce\, pico de gallo\, salsa\, guacamole and hot sauce. A buffet will feature grilled chicken asada\, jasmine rice and a garden salad\, and there will be a churro station for dessert — all at no cost to celebration participants. \nRSVP at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/wcsu-hsi-designation. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/hispanic-community-celebracion/
LOCATION:Berkshire Hall\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Ceremony,Diversity,Food,Music,Public Events,Reception,Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T120000
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CREATED:20240416T202806Z
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SUMMARY:Stride For Respect 1M/5K
DESCRIPTION:SA AWARENESS EVENT: STRIDE FOR RESPECT: Meet us on the Midtown Quad from 7 a.m. – noon and choose to do a 5k or a 1 mile of activities to spread awareness of sexual assault. Free snacks and waters given out to runners! 1st-3rd place of the 5k win prizes!
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/stride-for-respect-1m-5k/
LOCATION:Midtown Campus Quad\, 181 White Street\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Greek life,Health And Wellness,Outdoor,Public Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Delta Gamma Phi":MAILTO:mcguire052@wcsu.edu
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