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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Lecture
DESCRIPTION:VISITING ARTIST LECTURE WITH GLENN GOLDBERG\, PAINTER:\nWednesday\, April 1\, 11 a.m. \nVisual & Performing Arts Center\, Room 144\, Westside campus \nFree & Open to the Public. Limited Seating Available – RSVP required. Reserve tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-glenn-goldberg-painter-tickets-1980476598820 \nGlenn Goldberg is a NYC artist and musician who was born in Bronx\, New York. He studied at the New York Studio School and earned his B.A. and M.F.A. degrees from Queens College\, CUNY. He has taught at Cooper Union\, New York Studio School\, and Queens College\, where he was Professor and Chair of Graduate Studio Art. He also has been a panelist and visiting artist for numerous M.F.A. painting programs in the U.S. In June of this summer\, he will teach at Umbria Contemporary Arts in Italy\, a new art center and school in the medieval village of Monte Castello di Vibio. \nA recipient of many awards\, Goldberg has received grants from the Edward Albee Foundation\, the Guggenheim Foundation\, the Joan Mitchell Foundation\, Sharpe-Walentas\, Urban Glass\, and the National Endowment for the Arts. His work has been reviewed in The New York Times\, LA Times\, New Yorker\, and Chicago Tribune\, among others. In “Hyperallergic\,” art historian Jennifer Samet described his paintings as “ethereal\,” as a “meeting point of the ordinary and the other.” \nGoldberg is a member of The National Academy of Design and is currently represented by Chris Sharp in Los Angeles and The Approach in London. He has shown extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe\, with work in many museum collections\, including: the Whitney Museum of American Art; the Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Guggenheim Museum; the Brooklyn Museum; the National Gallery of Art; and the Museum of Contemporary Art\, Los Angeles.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/visiting-artist-lecture-7/
LOCATION:VPAC Room 144\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Lectures,Public Events,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Five Years North: Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:FIVE YEARS NORTH – FILM SCREENING: Join us for a screening of “Five Years North\,” a powerful documentary that follows a young immigrant’s journey navigating life\, challenges\, and the pursuit of a better future in the United States. This event aims to raise awareness about the experiences of immigrant communities while creating space for reflection\, learning\, and connection among students. At 5:30 p.m. in the Midtown Student Center Theater. \n🎬 Free popcorn will be provided\n🎟️ Free and open to all WCSU students \nHosted by WCSU Beyond Borders.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/five-years-north-film-screening/
LOCATION:Midtown Student Center Theater\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Movie,Public Events,Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T152350
CREATED:20260323T140946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T131208Z
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SUMMARY:Unveiling Courage Art Exhibition: Every Step Matters
DESCRIPTION:UNVEILING COURAGE ART EXHIBITION – EVERY STEP MATTERS: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion is promoting this event from The Center for Family Justice. \n“Unveiling Courage” is about raising awareness for and empowering survivors of sexual violence. The event will take place on April 2 from 5-8 p.m. at the CFJ main office\, 753 Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport\, inside the old daycare space due to upcoming construction. This year\, the exhibition\, titled “Every Step Matters\,” will focus on the healing journey that individuals impacted by sexual violence take to go from victims to survivors. Both survivors and allies can submit art\, and forms of art accepted include painting\, sculpture\, craft\, ceramic\, photograph\, spoken word\, mosaic\, collage\, dance\, music\, etc. \nRegister at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdniCz4YBvU8SQ2AxZb70zXVsrc6IEXhbfI4UC2-Zkq2EH1pw/viewform \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/unveiling-courage-art-exhibition-every-step-matters/
LOCATION:The Center for Family Justice\, 753 Fairfield Avenue\, Bridgeport\, CT
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Leadership,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T152350
CREATED:20260106T140526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T141528Z
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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\nApril 2026 \n\nWednesday\, 4/8/2026\, 4 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security – Virtual Information Session Link.\nFriday\, 04/24/2026\, 6 PM EST – Master of Health Administration – Click this link to join the information session.\nFriday\, 04/24/2026\, 1 PM EST – Master of Business Administration MBA – Click this link to join the information session.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/graduate-virtual-information-sessions-54/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career search,Information Session,Public Events,Virtual event,WOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T140000
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CREATED:20260330T170833Z
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SUMMARY:Arab American Heritage Month Celebration
DESCRIPTION:ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION: Celebrate the rich cultures\, histories\, and contributions of Arab Americans with us! Join us Arab American Heritage Month celebration for community\, culture\, and connection. All are welcome! From noon to 2 p.m. in Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/arab-american-heritage-month-celebration/
LOCATION:Berkshire Hall\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Food,Information Session,Leadership,Public Events,Social Event,WOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T172152Z
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SUMMARY:Survivor Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:SURVIVOR ART GALLERY: The Center for Empowerment and Education will host its annual Survivor Art Gallery for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) on Monday\, April 20\, from 1  – 7 p.m.\, and Tuesday\, April 21\, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.\, in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom. This event will showcase 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 submission form using this link: qr.link/6XoJem \nPlease contact Ann Marie\, Volunteer & Survivor Engagement Coordinator\, at Annmarie.m@thecenterct.org if you are in need of any accommodations\, have questions\, or need more information. \nWhen and where do I submit my art? After completing the submission form\, you can submit artwork to our main office (2 West St\, Danbury) during business hours Monday-Friday (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) OR our campus office in the Student Health and Wellness Center\, which is attached to Newbury Hall (Office 106) on the Midtown campus.\nPlease note: You MUST email or text the Systems Liaison\, Rachel\, at rachel.k@thecenterct.org (475 )279-7441 to coordinate drop offs to the WCSU campus office. \nYou can email written submissions (writing and/or poetry) to Volunteer & Survivor Engagement Coordinator: Annmarie.m@thecenterct.org and Ann Marie can print it out to be displayed at the gallery. Please note: We can only print images/ artwork up to 8 1/2 x 11.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/survivor-art-gallery-5/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center North 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:20260421T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T160000
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SUMMARY:Survivor Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:SURVIVOR ART GALLERY: The Center for Empowerment and Education will host its annual Survivor Art Gallery for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) on Monday\, April 20\, from 1  – 7 p.m.\, and Tuesday\, April 21\, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.\, in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom. This event will showcase 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 submission form using this link: qr.link/6XoJem \nPlease contact Ann Marie\, Volunteer & Survivor Engagement Coordinator\, at Annmarie.m@thecenterct.org if you are in need of any accommodations\, have questions\, or need more information. \nWhen and where do I submit my art? After completing the submission form\, you can submit artwork to our main office (2 West St\, Danbury) during business hours Monday-Friday (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) OR our campus office in the Student Health and Wellness Center\, which is attached to Newbury Hall (Office 106) on the Midtown campus.\nPlease note: You MUST email or text the Systems Liaison\, Rachel\, at rachel.k@thecenterct.org (475 )279-7441 to coordinate drop offs to the WCSU campus office. \nYou can email written submissions (writing and/or poetry) to Volunteer & Survivor Engagement Coordinator: Annmarie.m@thecenterct.org and Ann Marie can print it out to be displayed at the gallery. Please note: We can only print images/ artwork up to 8 1/2 x 11.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/survivor-art-gallery-5/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center North 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:20260422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T163544Z
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SUMMARY:25 Years Stronger: Looking Back\, Moving Forward - A Retrospect of the Anti-Sexual Violence Movement
DESCRIPTION:25 YEARS STRONGER – LOOKING BACK\, MOVING FORWARD – A RETROSPECT OF THE ANTI-SEXUAL VIOLENCE MOVEMENT: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion is promoting this virtual event from Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence. \nJoin us as we commemorate 25 years of Sexual Assault Awareness Month\, honoring the strength of survivors and the advocates who have worked to end sexual violence. \nThis presentation will reflect on the history of the movement\, the progress made over the past quarter century\, and the work that remains to build safer\, more supportive communities. \nThis virtual event is from 2 to 3 p.m. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XX2jRKV2SkaCz-D7UmOPjw
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/25-years-stronger-looking-back-moving-forward-a-retrospect-of-the-anti-sexual-violence-movement/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Information Session,Leadership,Public Events,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T152350
CREATED:20260106T140611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T140611Z
UID:10074088-1777035600-1777039200@www.wcsu.edu
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\nApril 2026 \n\nWednesday\, 4/8/2026\, 4 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security – Virtual Information Session Link.\nFriday\, 04/24/2026\, 6 PM EST – Master of Health Administration – Click this link to join the information session.\nFriday\, 04/24/2026\, 1 PM EST – Master of Business Administration MBA – Click this link to join the information session.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/graduate-virtual-information-sessions-55/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career search,Information Session,Public Events,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T152350
CREATED:20260106T140633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T140633Z
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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\nApril 2026 \n\nWednesday\, 4/8/2026\, 4 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security – Virtual Information Session Link.\nFriday\, 04/24/2026\, 6 PM EST – Master of Health Administration – Click this link to join the information session.\nFriday\, 04/24/2026\, 1 PM EST – Master of Business Administration MBA – Click this link to join the information session.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/graduate-virtual-information-sessions-56/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career search,Information Session,Public Events,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T152351
CREATED:20260310T201301Z
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SUMMARY:Poor Yorick: Writer's 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\, interim Writing Center Coordinator and MFA graduate Cameron Phillips\, 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: Cameron Phillips\nCameron Phillips earned her MFA with concentrations in fiction and editing from Western Connecticut State University\, where she currently teaches composition and works as the interim coordinator of the Writing Center. Her short speculative fiction has appeared in 100-Foot Crow\, Factor Four Magazine\, and more. \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-4/
LOCATION:The Market at the Meetinghouse\, 602 Ridgebury Road\, Ridgefield\, CT
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Coffeehouse,Entertainment,Public Events,Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T152351
CREATED:20260420T194323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T170409Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Pinch Pots with the Author and Artist
DESCRIPTION:HERITAGE PINCH POTS WITH THE AUTHOR AND ARTIST: Caldecott medalist illustrator Rebecca Lee Kunz and author Andrea L. Rogers (“Cherokee Nation”) will lead a book reading\, Q&A\, and a discussion on incorporating your family heritage/culture into artwork\, paired with a demonstration on how to make and engrave your own clay pinch pot. This event is free and open to the public. From 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Ruth Haas Library on the Midtown campus. \nRegister at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/heritage-pinch-pots-library-presentation- \n\n\nBooks for this event are available from Byrd’s Books in advance and at the event for signing. http://bit.ly/3O75POp
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/heritage-pinch-pots-with-the-author-and-artist/
LOCATION:Ruth Haas Library\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Lectures,Public Events,Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T152351
CREATED:20260114T141324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T153845Z
UID:10074127-1777460400-1777464000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Lecture
DESCRIPTION:VISITING ARTIST LECTURE WITH HANGAMA AMIRI\, INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTIST:\nWednesday\, April 29\, 11 a.m. \nVisual & Performing Arts Center\, room 144\, WCSU\, Westside campus\nFree & Open to the Public. Limited Seating Available – RSVP required. Reserve tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-hangama-amiri-interdisciplinary-artist-tickets-1980479671009. \nHangama Amiri\, born in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, is an Afghan-Canadian artist. She works predominantly in textiles to explore ideas of home and the impact of gender\, social norms\, and geopolitical conflict on women’s lives in Afghanistan and the diaspora. Using a painterly approach to color and materials\, she examines how everyday objects\, such as a passport\, a vase\, and celebrity postcards\, are imbued with cultural memory and carry political and personal significance. \nAmiri earned her M.F.A. from Yale University in 2020. She received her B.F.A. from NSCAD University in Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, and was a Canadian Fulbright and Post-Graduate Fellow at Yale’s School of Arts and Sciences in 2015-2016. Last year\, she was shortlisted for the 2025 Sobey Art Award\, Canada’s premier contemporary visual arts prize\, in an exhibition at the National Gallery of Canada. \nAmiri’s work has been shown nationally and internationally since 2017\, with solo shows in the U.S.\, Canada\, Italy\, France\, Germany\, and the UK. Recent exhibitions include the Esker Foundation\, Calgary; Toronto Biennial 2024; Mönchehaus Museum Goslar\, Germany; Aga Khan Museum\, Toronto; and Sharjah Biennial 15\, United Arab Emirates. In 2023\, her solo exhibition “A Homage to Home” was held at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield\, with a published catalog. It was reviewed by The New York Times\, and traveled to the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in Kansas City. Amiri is a recipient of multiple grants\, awards\, and artist residencies\, along with work in public collections\, including the Denver Art Museum.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/visiting-artist-lecture-6/
LOCATION:VPAC Room 144\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Lectures,Public Events,Visual & Performing Arts
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