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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of InterCultural Affairs":MAILTO:dennisd@wcsu.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T190000
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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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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
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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-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
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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
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Poor Yorick Editorial Team":MAILTO:paris013@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T213000
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CREATED:20260408T202721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T203121Z
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SUMMARY:Our Identity in Motion: An ACSA x BSWA x BSU Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION:OUR IDENTITY IN MOTION – AN ACSA X BSWA X BSU FASHION SHOW: Join us for an annual celebration of heritage and style. Featuring over 60 student models\, this showcase bridges the gap between traditional African and Caribbean culture and modern influences such as streetwear and hip-hop history. Come show your support for your this student-led initiative\, and experience a night full of fashion and entertainment. From 6 to 9:30 p.m. in Ives Concert Hall\, in White Hall on the Midtown campus. \nTickets will be free for WCSU Students.  Tickets for Non-WCSU Students – $10 Pre-sale (until April 20th)\, $15 (April 20-30th) and $20 on May 1st (door). \nGet your online ticket at https://wcsutickets.ticketspice.com/acsa-fashion-show-may-2026-out-identity-in-motion
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/our-identity-in-motion-an-acsa-x-bswa-x-bsu-fashion-show/
LOCATION:Ives Concert Hall\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Dance,Diversity,Entertainment,Public Events,Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005006
CREATED:20260401T200106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T155419Z
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SUMMARY:29th Annual Jazz Fest Featuring the Emmet Cohen Trio
DESCRIPTION:29TH ANNUAL WCSU JAZZ FEST FEATURING THE EMMET COHEN TRIO: Join us for day three of the WCSU Jazz Fest featuring the Emmet Cohen Trio. \nMultifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation’s pivotal figures in music. The Emmet Cohen trio\, which Cohen leads\, regularly headlines at Birdland\, Jazz at Lincoln Center\, and the Village Vanguard. Creator of Live from Emmet’s Place\, the most-viewed online jazz show in the world\, and winner of the American Jazz Pianist Competition\, Cohen has gained a reputation for connecting with audiences through his artistry and commitment to intergenerational exchange. \nFrom 7 to 9 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/29th-annual-jazz-fest-featuring-the-emmet-cohen-trio-tickets-1984625297690. \n  \nClick here to view other 2025 Jazz Fest events\, \n**Free tickets for WCSU Students are available at the VPAC box office located in the VPAC lobby – a valid WCSU ID is required at the time of purchase** \nNOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $20 plus fees; Tickets purchased at the door are $30. \nNo refunds or exchanges are permitted\, all sales are final.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/29th-annual-wcsu-jazz-fest-featuring-the-emmet-cohen-trio/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Festival,Music,Music,Public Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Music":MAILTO:piechotal@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T130905Z
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SUMMARY:Media Arts Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:MEDIA ARTS FILM FESTIVAL: The Western Connecticut State University Media Arts Film Festival returns to the Midtown campus on Friday\, May 15. In its 12th year\, the festival showcases the best student works from the Media Production\, Digital & Interactive Media and Art programs at WCSU. The MAFF is very popular bringing in students\, family members\, alumni\, and the community. \nThe May 15 event takes place in the Student Center on the Midtown campus. The evening will begin with a 6 p.m. reception in Room 202A\, a 6 p.m. Digital Interactive Media Arts Exhibition in Room 202B\, and an 7 p.m. film screening and awards ceremony in the Student Center Theater. The festival is free and open to the public; formal attire is suggested\, but not required. There will be refreshments and a cash bar. \nSponsored by the Communication & Media Arts Department the event will culminate with awards for best films\, videos\, animations\, screenplays\, and interactive media. \nFor more information\, contact Dr. JC Barone at baronej@wcsu.edu
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/media-arts-film-festival-3/
LOCATION:Midtown Student Center\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Movie,Public Events,Social Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Communication &amp%3B Media Arts":MAILTO:griffinm@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005006
CREATED:20260330T171410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T171410Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration 2026
DESCRIPTION:JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION 2026: Juneteenth\, celebrated each year on June 19\, commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston\, Texas\, learned they were finally free — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It is the oldest nationally celebrated observance of the end of slavery in the United States and is now recognized as Juneteenth National Independence Day\, a federal holiday honoring freedom\, resilience\, and African American history. \nThe Danbury Juneteenth Coalition is a collaborative\, volunteer‑driven group of local organizations\, community leaders\, and residents dedicated to honoring this important history and celebrating Black culture in Danbury. The Coalition has organized Juneteenth celebrations for several years\, bringing together partners including WCSU affiliates\, CityCenter Danbury\, the Greater Danbury NAACP\, Salt & Light Ministries\, and the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut. \nOur mission is simple: Create a welcoming\, community‑centered celebration that educates\, uplifts\, and unites. \nWe’re proud to continue this tradition in partnership with CityCenter Danbury for 2026. From 5 to 9 p.m. on the CityCenter Green in Danbury. \nLearn more at https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/danburyjuneteenth
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/juneteenth-celebration-2026/
LOCATION:CityCenter Green\, 1 Ives Street\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Entertainment,Leadership,Public Events,WOW
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danbury Juneteenth Coalition":MAILTO:DanburyJune19@gmail.com
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