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SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Regional Lake Communities Symposium
DESCRIPTION:FALL 2025 REGIONAL LAKE COMMUNITIES SYMPOSIUM: Management Issues of Connecticut Lakes. A Fall Science at Night seminar series for the public\, students and scientists interested in local lake conservation and management. Based on the conversation started in 2019 -24\, stakeholders this year will discuss Lake Management topics that impact our regional lakes. \nThe event is virtual and free\, but registration is required: https://westconn.tfaforms.net/217. From 7 to 9 p.m. \n“The Jefferson Project” \n7 p.m. – Larry Marsicano\, Brawley Consulting Group LLC.\, WCSU Limnology Instructor\, will introduce the topic and speakers. \n7:05 p.m. –Anthony P. Praino\, WCSU Atmospheric and Climate Sciences Adjunct “ An Overview of the Jefferson Project.” \n7:50 p.m. – Questions from Audience \n8:00 p.m. – Vincent Moriarty\, Senior Research Scientist\, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute\, “Jefferson Project and HABS.” \n8:45 p.m. – Questions from Audience \n8:55 p.m. – Theodora Pinou\, Western Connecticut State University\, Professor of Biology. Closing remarks and next steps.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/fall-2025-regional-lake-communities-symposium-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Panel discussion,Public Events,Science,Speaker,Virtual event,WOW
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SUMMARY:Graduate Virtual Information Sessions
DESCRIPTION:GRADUATE VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS: At Western Connecticut State University\, we are committed to helping you achieve your goals with flexible\, high-quality graduate programs designed to enhance your career opportunities and personal growth. \nOur Virtual Information Sessions provide an opportunity to connect with faculty and program coordinators to learn more about our graduate programs. Whether you are exploring your options or ready to apply\, these sessions will give you valuable insights into program structure\, curriculum\, admission requirements\, and career prospects. \nJoin us to discover how a WestConn graduate degree can help you stand out in today’s competitive job market. Register for an upcoming virtual information session and take the first step toward achieving your academic and professional aspirations! \nClick here to register for a virtual information session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 2025 \n\nThursday\, 10/2/2025\, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Counselor Education – Click this link to join the information session.\nMonday\, 10/6/2025\, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Addiction Studies – Click this link to join the information session.\nTuesday\, 10/7/2025\, 1 PM EST – Master of Business Administration MBA – Click this link to join the information session.\nMonday\, 10/13/2025\, 6 PM EST – Master of Health Administration – Click this link to join the information session.\nWednesday\, 10/15/2025\, 1 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security – Virtual Information Session Link\nTuesday\, 10/21/24\, 5 PM EST. –  Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership – Click this link to join the information session.\nWednesday\, 10/22/2025\, 7 PM EST – MFA in Creative and Professional Writing – Click this link to join the information session.\nWednesday\, 10/29\, 2025\, 9 AM EST – International Applicant – Click this link to join the information session.\n\nNovember 2025\n\nTuesday\, 11/4/2025\, 6:30 PM EST – M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis – Click this link to join the virtual information session.\nThursday\, 11/6/2025\, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Counselor Education – Click this link to join the information session.\nTuesday\, 11/18/2025\, 7 PM EST – MFA in Creative and Professional Writing – Click this link to join the information session.\nThursday\, 11/20/2025\, 7 PM EST – Master of Music – Click this link to join the information session.\n\nDecember 2025 \n\nWednesday\, 12/3/2025\, 1 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security – Virtual Information Session Link\nThursday\, 12/4/2025\, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Counselor Education – Click this link to join the information session.\n\nJanuary 2026 \n\nTuesday\, 01/13/26\, 5 PM EST – Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership  \nThursday\, 1/15/2026\, 5 PM EST – Financial Aid  \nMonday\, 1/19/2026\, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Addiction Studies  \nMonday\, 1/19/2026\, 5:30 PM EST – M.S. in Education\, Literacy & Language Arts  \nTuesday\, 1/27/2026\, 9 AM EST – International Applicant  \nWednesday\, 1/28/2026\, 4 PM EST – MS in Integrative Biological Diversity \n\nFebruary 2026 \n\nFriday\, 02/06/2025\, 6 PM\, EST – Master of Health Administration  \nMonday\, 2/9/2026\, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Addiction Studies  \nTuesday\, 2/10/2026\, 1 PM EST – Master of Business Administration MBA  \nWednesday\, 2/11/2026\, 4 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security  \nThursday\, 2/12/2026\, 7 PM EST – Master of Music   \nWednesday\, 2/24/2026\, 5 PM EST – Master of Arts in Teaching  \n\nMarch 2026 \n\nMonday\, 3/2/2026\, 1 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security  \nMonday\, 3/9/2026\, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Addiction Studies  \n\nApril 2026 \n\nWednesday\, 4/8/2026\, 4 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security \nFriday\, 04/24/2026\, 6 PM EST – Master of Health Administration  \nFriday\, 04/24/2026\, 1 PM EST – Master of Business Administration MBA  
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/graduate-virtual-information-sessions-37/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career search,Information Session,Public Events,Virtual event,WOW
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SUMMARY:Graduate Virtual Information Sessions
DESCRIPTION:GRADUATE VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS: At Western Connecticut State University\, we are committed to helping you achieve your goals with flexible\, high-quality graduate programs designed to enhance your career opportunities and personal growth. \nOur Virtual Information Sessions provide an opportunity to connect with faculty and program coordinators to learn more about our graduate programs. Whether you are exploring your options or ready to apply\, these sessions will give you valuable insights into program structure\, curriculum\, admission requirements\, and career prospects. \nJoin us to discover how a WestConn graduate degree can help you stand out in today’s competitive job market. Register for an upcoming virtual information session and take the first step toward achieving your academic and professional aspirations! \nClick here to register for a virtual information session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 2025 \n\nThursday\, 10/2/2025\, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Counselor Education – Click this link to join the information session.\nMonday\, 10/6/2025\, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Addiction Studies – Click this link to join the information session.\nTuesday\, 10/7/2025\, 1 PM EST – Master of Business Administration MBA – Click this link to join the information session.\nMonday\, 10/13/2025\, 6 PM EST – Master of Health Administration – Click this link to join the information session.\nWednesday\, 10/15/2025\, 1 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security – Virtual Information Session Link\nTuesday\, 10/21/24\, 5 PM EST. –  Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership – Click this link to join the information session.\nWednesday\, 10/22/2025\, 7 PM EST – MFA in Creative and Professional Writing – Click this link to join the information session.\nWednesday\, 10/29\, 2025\, 9 AM EST – International Applicant – Click this link to join the information session.\n\nNovember 2025\n\nTuesday\, 11/4/2025\, 6:30 PM EST – M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis – Click this link to join the virtual information session.\nThursday\, 11/6/2025\, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Counselor Education – Click this link to join the information session.\nTuesday\, 11/18/2025\, 7 PM EST – MFA in Creative and Professional Writing – Click this link to join the information session.\nThursday\, 11/20/2025\, 7 PM EST – Master of Music – Click this link to join the information session.\n\nDecember 2025 \n\nWednesday\, 12/3/2025\, 1 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security – Virtual Information Session Link\nThursday\, 12/4/2025\, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Counselor Education – Click this link to join the information session.\n\nJanuary 2026 \n\nTuesday\, 01/13/26\, 5 PM EST – Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership  \nThursday\, 1/15/2026\, 5 PM EST – Financial Aid  \nMonday\, 1/19/2026\, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Addiction Studies  \nMonday\, 1/19/2026\, 5:30 PM EST – M.S. in Education\, Literacy & Language Arts  \nTuesday\, 1/27/2026\, 9 AM EST – International Applicant  \nWednesday\, 1/28/2026\, 4 PM EST – MS in Integrative Biological Diversity \n\nFebruary 2026 \n\nFriday\, 02/06/2025\, 6 PM\, EST – Master of Health Administration  \nMonday\, 2/9/2026\, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Addiction Studies  \nTuesday\, 2/10/2026\, 1 PM EST – Master of Business Administration MBA  \nWednesday\, 2/11/2026\, 4 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security  \nThursday\, 2/12/2026\, 7 PM EST – Master of Music   \nWednesday\, 2/24/2026\, 5 PM EST – Master of Arts in Teaching  \n\nMarch 2026 \n\nMonday\, 3/2/2026\, 1 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security  \nMonday\, 3/9/2026\, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Addiction Studies  \n\nApril 2026 \n\nWednesday\, 4/8/2026\, 4 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security \nFriday\, 04/24/2026\, 6 PM EST – Master of Health Administration  \nFriday\, 04/24/2026\, 1 PM EST – Master of Business Administration MBA  
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/graduate-virtual-information-sessions-38/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career search,Information Session,Public Events,Virtual event
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SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Planetarium Show
DESCRIPTION:FALL PLANETARIUM SHOW: The Biology Department at Western Connecticut State University is hosting Fall Planetarium Shows at the WCSU Westside Campus Observatory\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury. \nThe planetarium shows will be held on: \nSaturday\, Sept. 20\, at 1 p.m.: Autumn Skies (A Tour of the Autumn Night Sky)\nSaturday\, Oct. 25\, at 1 p.m.: Halloween Skies (Reimagining the Constellations as Halloween Characters)\nSaturday\, Nov. 15\, at 1 p.m.: Fall Stars and Meteors (Get Ready for the Leonid Meteor Shower)\nSaturday\, Dec. 6\, at 1 p.m.: Winter Light (Stars and Symbols of the Winter Solstice) \nLink to register below:\nhttps://wcsutickets.regfox.com/wcsu-planetarium-shows-fall-2025
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/fall-2025-planetarium-show/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Observatory and Planetarium\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Science
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SUMMARY:Poor Yorick: Writers' Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:POOR YORICK – WRITERS’ OPEN MIC: Join WCSU’s Department of Creative & Professional Writing Program for a Writers’ Open Mic with Pop-up Book Shop and Featured Reader\, Lisa Acerbo\, from 3-5 p.m. at The Market at The Meetinghouse\, located at 602 Ridgebury Road in Ridgefield — just a 12-minute drive from the WCSU Westside campus! \nHosted by Poor Yorick\, the program’s literary journal\, this event celebrates both WCSU’s lifelong community of writers and the vibrant literary voices of the Greater Danbury Area. We’re excited to share our program’s long-standing tradition of these open mics with the local community beyond the boundaries of our campus with an evening of storytelling\, poetry\, and prose of every kind at The Market at The Meetinghouse. This event will feature a Pop-up Book Shop hosted by Rainy Day Paperback Exchange of Bethel\, offering a curated selection of used books. \nFeatured Reader: Lisa Acerbo\nLisa Acerbo\, MFA\, EdD\, is the Director of General Education at Post University. Her short stories and poetry appear in Scarlet\, Poor Yorick Literary Journal\, Ripples in Space\, and Universe in a Bottle\, among others. Her novel\, Death and Coffee\, was released on October 14\, 2025\, by NineStar Press. Her YA fantasy novel\, The Netherworld Witch\, will arrive in 2026. \n———————————————————- \nThis event is open to the public! All writers are welcome to read their works* and all readers invited to sit back and enjoy! \n*Please note: Current WCSU MFA students will receive priority for reading opportunities.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/poor-yorick-writers-open-mic/
LOCATION:The Market at the Meetinghouse\, 602 Ridgebury Road\, Ridgefield\, CT
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Coffeehouse,Entertainment,Public Events,Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Poor Yorick Editorial Team":MAILTO:paris013@wcsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Danbury Juneteenth Kickoff 2026
DESCRIPTION:DANBURY JUNETEENTH KICKOFF 2026: We’re kicking off planning for Danbury’s Juneteenth 2026\, and YOU are invited! \nPassionate about community\, culture\, or creativity? Want to make a real impact? Join our Volunteer Kickoff at 10 a.m. on Saturday\, Dec 13\, at the Danbury Museum. Let’s shape a celebration that honors freedom\, unity\, and local voices. \nWhether you’re into arts\, outreach\, fundraising\, organizing\, or just eager to connect\, there’s a place for you:\n• Programming & Performers\n• Logistics & Permits\n• Marketing & Outreach\n• Volunteer Coordination\n• Sponsorship & Fundraising\n• Community Engagement & Partnerships\n• Vendor Coordination \nMeet new friends\, bring your ideas\, and help us make Juneteenth unforgettable. All are welcome! \nHosted by: Danbury Juneteenth Coalition (Salt & Light Ministries\, NAACP\, Cultural Alliance of Western CT\, Western CT State University) \nReady to get involved? Head to this link to sign up and be part of the celebration: \nhttps://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=PPvOGUF13ky23U0SW9QykJTo_F3tAn5EtONL5YVE5XNUNUdOM0tVMklMNjY5NU9LNU9VU0c0QVhLWCQlQCN0PWcu \nThank you for building a stronger community together!
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/danbury-juneteenth-kickoff-2026/
LOCATION:Danbury Museum
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Information Session,Public Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danbury Juneteenth Coalition":MAILTO:DanburyJune19@gmail.com
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