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SUMMARY:National Identity in Puerto Rico
DESCRIPTION:NATIONAL IDENTITY IN PUERTO RICO: A CONVERSATION WITH PROFESSOR JORGE DUANY: The Department of World Languages and Cultures and the WCSU International Center will host Professor Jorge Duany\, CRI\, FIU for a virtual discussion about “National Identity in Puerto Rico” at 5:30 p.m.  The public is invited. To obtain the login password for this Webex event\, send an email to Galina Bakhtiarova at bakhtiarg@wcsu.edu. Join the discussion at https://wcsu.webex.com/wcsu/j.php?MTID=m3799e7c644265e801754d08b0dae066e. \nJorge Duany\, Ph.D.\, is director of the Cuban Research Institute and Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Global & Sociocultural Studies at Florida International University. Born in Cuba and raised in Panama and Puerto Rico\, Dr. Duany previously served as acting dean of the College of Social Sciences and professor of Anthropology at the University of Puerto Rico\, Río Piedras (UPR). \nDuany has published extensively on migration\, ethnicity\, race\, nationalism\, and transnationalism in Cuba\, the Caribbean\, and the United States. He has also written about Cuban cultural identity on the island and in the diaspora\, especially as expressed in literature\, music\, art\, and religion. He is currently a member of the editorial boards of the academic journals Latino Studies and CENTRO: Journal of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies\, and previously served on the editorial boards of Caribbean Studies\, Cuban Studies\, Latin American and Caribbean Ethnic Studies\, and New West Indian Guide. He has lectured widely throughout the United States\, Latin America\, the Caribbean\, and Europe.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/national-identity-in-puerto-rico/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Lectures,Virtual event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of World Languages &amp%3B Cultures":MAILTO:bakhtiarg@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220305
DTSTAMP:20260408T115430
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T235541Z
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SUMMARY:Deadline: International Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: The Center for Empowerment and Education\, formerly the Women’s Center\, and WCSU Libraries are excited to invite WCSU students\, faculty\, and staff to submit a photo and story of a woman who inspires them. The woman can be someone they know personally\, a fictional character\, famous athlete/artist/musician/actor/etc.\, or historical figure. \nIf you are interested in submitting\, please complete the form at bit.ly/photostory22 by 3/4/22. Entries will be posted to the social media accounts for The Center for Empowerment and Education and WCSU Libraries. \nStudent participants may also enter to win a pair of AirPods Pro. Winner will be drawn on 3/8/22.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/international-womens-day-2022-03-04/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Contest,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220308T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220308T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115430
CREATED:20220127T222327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220305T021401Z
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SUMMARY:Manuela Saenz\, Woman Ahead of Her Time
DESCRIPTION:MANUELA SAENZ – WOMAN AHEAD OF HER TIME: The Department of World Languages and Cultures will present Dr. Galina Bakhtiarova for a virtual discussion at 5:30 p.m. about “Manuela Saenz: Woman Ahead of Her Time.” Participants are invited to watch the movie “Manuela Saenz\,” directed by Diego Risquez\, 2000\, prior to this event and participate in the discussion. The film is available on WCSU media at https://media.wcsu.edu/media/Manuela%20Saenz/1_yk3m7n83. The public is invited. To obtain the login password for this Webex event\, send an email to Galina Bakhtiarova at bakhtiarg@wcsu.edu. Join the discussion at  https://wcsu.webex.com/wcsu/j.php?MTID=m98a9056a17eae38b723ece1ba848cc8c
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/manuela-saenz-woman-ahead-of-her-time/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Movie,Virtual event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of World Languages &amp%3B Cultures":MAILTO:bakhtiarg@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220309T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115430
CREATED:20220304T001757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T002541Z
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SUMMARY:StrengthsQuest
DESCRIPTION:STRENGTHSQUEST: This free virtual workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. is being presented by the Leadership\, Compassion and Creativity Certificate program and is open to all students! Learn how to better collaborate and work as a team. This is great for executive boards and student leaders! It is also a great opportunity for those looking to apply for executive board positions this semester and want to know what type of position they would best be suited for.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/strengthsquest/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Virtual event,Workshops,WOW
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leadership%2C Compassion and Creativity Certificate":MAILTO:barryc@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220309T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220309T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115430
CREATED:20220127T193716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T212854Z
UID:10061721-1646847000-1646848800@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Not Anymore Information Session
DESCRIPTION:NOT ANYMORE INFORMATION SESSION: Sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Equity and WCSU CaRRT \nThis virtual information session from 5:30 to 6 p.m. is open to WCSU faculty\, staff and students and is designed to provide students and their families the opportunity to learn more about the Not Anymore program and campus safety resources that are across the university. Each session includes Q&A time that gives you the chance to ask any questions you have about the online program. If you are new to WCSU\, we encourage you to participate in the information session as you’ll gain a broad understanding of this online program. \nPre-registration is required at: \nhttps://minierdelgadoj.my.webex.com/webappng/sites/minierdelgadoj.my/meeting/info/e99a8c8473df401aabbac51b2235d9e6?isPopupRegisterView=true
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/not-anymore-information-session/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Information Session,Virtual event,WOW
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220309T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220309T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115430
CREATED:20220127T193849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T195104Z
UID:10061720-1646847000-1646848800@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Not Anymore Information Session
DESCRIPTION:NOT ANYMORE INFORMATION SESSION: Sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Equity and WCSU CaRRT \nThis virtual information session from 5:30 to 6 p.m. is open to WCSU faculty\, staff and students and is designed to provide students and their families the opportunity to learn more about the Not Anymore program and campus safety resources that are across the university. Each session includes Q&A time that gives you the chance to ask any questions you have about the online program. If you are new to WCSU\, we encourage you to participate in the information session as you’ll gain a broad understanding of this online program. \nPre-registration is required at: \nhttps://minierdelgadoj.my.webex.com/webappng/sites/minierdelgadoj.my/meeting/info/63492791f06a428e8701d103d8013d90?isPopupRegisterView=true
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/not-anymore-information-session-2/2022-03-09/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Information Session,Virtual event,WOW
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220319T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220319T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115430
CREATED:20220302T172311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T182756Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Jane: Hope Through Action
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL JANE: HOPE THROUGH ACTION: Dr. Jane Goodall\, the world-renowned ethologist and conservationist\, will make a special “Virtual Jane: Hope Through Action” presentation via the Jane Goodall Center for Excellence in Environmental Studies at Western Connecticut State University at noon on Saturday\, March 19. The public is invited to participate in Goodall’s talk\, and will be able to submit questions for her to answer. Goodall’s presentation is sponsored by WCSU and The Woman’s Club of Danbury and New Fairfield\, Inc. \nTickets to the virtual event can be purchased for $15 at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/jane-goodall. Reservations for WCSU students are free\, but students must pre-register. Donations are also accepted to support the WCSU Permaculture Garden and student interns. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/virtual-jane-hope-through-action/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Climate,Lectures,Public Events,Speaker,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220319T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115430
CREATED:20211025T182924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T171601Z
UID:10061483-1647716400-1647720000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Meditation Circle
DESCRIPTION:MEDITATION CIRCLE FOR WORLD PEACE AND HEALING – CONNECT WITH A PURPOSE: An event occurring on the third Saturday of every month from 7-8 p.m. \nThe disconnection that we feel with the world around us can be healed as we deepen the connection with ourselves. Unite in harmony to balance the body\, mind\, heart and spirit through meditation and prayer. Connect to yourself with a purpose\, and create what you individually need to achieve wholeness within. Allow this state of wholeness to be an opportunity for self-healing and the healing of others. \nAs the healing light enters into ourselves\, we are able to graciously channel it in a way that brings healing to all things across the Earth.  \nWhat to expect from this mediation circle? \n1. Peaceful Community Building: Build a community that serves to bring peace and healing to all of humanity through meditation and prayer.\n2. Anxiety & Stress Relief: Learn and practice a variety of meditation techniques that help to reduce stress and promote relaxation.\n3. Meditation Myth-Busters: Debunk common misconceptions regarding the practice of meditation\, and break through conditional barriers to enhance meditation practice.\n4. Nurturing Growth: Create an environment that inspires personal and spiritual healing and development. \nIt is recommended that attendees come with personal-related\, community-related\, or global-related things that they would like to send healing and peace to. \nThis group understands that everyone is at different stages along his/her personal and spiritual growth and healing processes. As such\, participants are reminded to help create a peaceful and accepting environment that nurtures all people and the many stages of growth\, learning\, and healing.  \nEmbody compassion\, love\, kindness\, non-judgement\, respect\, and patience\, with yourself and others.  \nThis virtual event is hosted by Natalie Nevola\, undergraduate student and Reiki Practitioner. \nJoin Zoom Meeting for Meditation Circle for World Peace and Healing at \nTopic: Meditation Circle\nTime: This is a recurring meeting on the third Saturday of every month @ 7:00 PM EST – 7:30 PM EST until December 17th\, 2022. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us05web.zoom.us/j/4819668061?pwd=UExEUlNnS3F1WlVwdExFemhCdERQZz09 \nMeeting ID: 481 966 8061\nPasscode: 6j3gkx \nOpen to WCSU students\, faculty\, staff and their families and friends. \nContact Information \nEmail: natalierose144@gmail.com\, or nevola002@wcsu.edu \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/community-meditation/2022-03-19/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual event,Wellness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Nevola":MAILTO:nevola002@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220325T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115430
CREATED:20220204T013203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T211735Z
UID:10061742-1648198800-1648209600@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Cultural Diversity Training
DESCRIPTION:CULTURAL DIVERSITY TRAINING: EMBRACING DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE AT WCSU: Sponsored by the WCSU Office of Diversity and Equity \nThe (virtual) training consists of two components. The first segment focuses on CSCU responsibilities\, policies\, and procedures. The second component will focus on a particular identity (i.e.\, race\, religion\, sex\, sexual orientation\, etc.) as it relates to WCSU students\, campus life and/or classroom environments. Required Training for WCSU faculty and staff from 9 a.m. to noon.  \n3/25/2022 Pre-registration required at:\nhttps://minierdelgadoj.my.webex.com/webappng/sites/minierdelgadoj.my/meeting/info/d4165a66ba8d406fb96465866b409383?isPopupRegisterView=true
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/cultural-diversity-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220328T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220328T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115431
CREATED:20211214T205933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220129T014538Z
UID:10061670-1648488600-1648492200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Stronger Storms and Rising Seas
DESCRIPTION:EARTH IN CRISIS – STRONGER STORMS AND RISING SEAS: Join the Danbury Library for this series of monthly talks at 5:30 p.m. by Dr. Stephen “Mitch” Wagener of the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Western Connecticut State University on our changing climate and the impact it has on our Earth. \nHeat is power. Water expands\, seas rise\, storms get stronger. Flooding coastal areas destroy homes\, salinize agricultural land\, and cause financial hardships for us all. \nFor ages 16+ \nRegistration begins 2/21/2022 at 8 a.m. \nParticipants will receive a ZOOM link to the program via email once they have registered.  \nFree! Registration required at https://danburylibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=36790&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2022/03/01
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/stronger-storms-and-rising-seas/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Climate,Lectures,Science,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220330T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115431
CREATED:20220303T234435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T234436Z
UID:10062157-1648638000-1648641600@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Making Team(s)Work
DESCRIPTION:MAKING TEAM(S) WORK: This free virtual workshop starting at 11 a.m. is being presented by the Leadership\, Compassion and Creativity Certificate program. and is open to all students! Learn how to better collaborate and work as a team. This is great for executive boards and clubs who work close together!
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/making-teamswork/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Virtual event,Workshops,WOW
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leadership%2C Compassion and Creativity Certificate":MAILTO:barryc@wcsu.edu
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