BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WCSU Events - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:WCSU Events X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events X-WR-CALDESC:Events for WCSU Events REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221019T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221019T113000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20220824T211143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T183233Z UID:10062717-1666173600-1666179000@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Free and Confidential STI Testing DESCRIPTION:FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL STI TESTING: Free and completely confidential STI testing done in conjunction with our Partner Apex Community Center. Stop by the Health Services office in Litchfield Hall from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/free-and-confidential-sti-testing/2022-10-19/ LOCATION:Health Services CATEGORIES:Health And Wellness,Wellness,WOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/08/Apex-Current-Circle-Logo-Outline.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221016T010000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221016T033000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20220812T171828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T190629Z UID:10062655-1665882000-1665891000@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Grit & Wit DESCRIPTION:GRIT & WIT: On the Westside Rec Field. More details to follow. Hold the date. \nHere you’ll need brain and brawn to take on the mental and physical challenges! The on-demand courses combine obstacles and puzzles to test both grit and wit\, and everyone will have a great time! Truly everyone can participate\, as teams work together and lean on each other’s strengths to complete each obstacle. This is a team event\, with teams of 4 being the optimal team size (though teams of 3-6 can work too!) This is event is being held on the Westside Recreation Field (probably starting at 1 p.m. – check back later for details). Pre-registration is STRONGLY encouraged! Follow the link or scan the QR code in the attached flyer. Open to current WestConn students\, faculty and staff only. URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/grit-wit/ LOCATION:Westside REC Field CATEGORIES:Contest,Health And Wellness,Recreation,Social Event,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/08/Recreation-Fall-Events-e1660916998563.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221015T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221015T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20211025T182924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T171601Z UID:10061490-1665860400-1665864000@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/2022-10-15/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Virtual event,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2021/10/meditation-circle-3-22.png ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Nevola":MAILTO:nevola002@wcsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221006T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221006T133000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20221003T224813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T164307Z UID:10063045-1665061200-1665063000@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Power Animal Meditation DESCRIPTION:POWER ANIMAL MEDITATION: Come to the IHHS Center for Wellbeing for a power animal meditation with Professor Deana Paqua. Animals have spiritual energy — come and tap into the energy of yours! In the IHHS Center for Wellbeing\, White Hall room 114\, from 1-1:30 p.m. URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/power-animal-meditation/ LOCATION:White Hall 114 CATEGORIES:Health And Wellness,Wellness,WOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/10/Power-Animal-Meditation-10-6-22-e1664822788802.png ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Holistic Health Studies (IHHS)":MAILTO:autuoric@wcsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220928T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220928T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20220812T170718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T191202Z UID:10060507-1664362800-1664373600@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Fresh Check Day DESCRIPTION:FRESH CHECK DAY: The 8th annual “Fresh-Check Day” will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Midtown Student Center Patio. Students will enjoy participating in engaging activities by visiting all the interactive booths – while learning about ways to improve mental health and reduce stresses. Campus and community resources will be readily available. Come and learn about wellness on WCSU and enjoy the prizes\, free food and giveaways. FCD also serves as a reminder that WCSU cares about its students and their well-being. The event is open to WCSU students only. For more information\, visit www.freshcheckday.com. \nCheckin-in with college students.\nA Mental Health Check-in with Interactive Booths\, Free Food\, Prizes and more!! \nLocation: Midtown Quad \n#freshcheckdaywcsu\nfreshcheckday.com/wcsu \nSponsored by the Division of Student Affairs \n*should you require accommodations contact Sharon Lawler at (203) 837-8899 or lawlers@wcsu.edu URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/tentative-fresh-checkday-2022-09-28/ LOCATION:Midtown Student Center Patio CATEGORIES:Food,Health And Wellness,Information Session,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/08/FCD-9-28-22.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220926T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220926T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20220906T232849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T232959Z UID:10062735-1664204400-1664211600@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Stop The Bleed DESCRIPTION:STOP THE BLEED: The leading cause of preventable death in trauma is bleeding. Someone can bleed to death in under five minutes. Knowing how to prevent blood loss by controlling the bleed can save lives. Learn how to do just that in this “Stop the Bleed” class from 3 to 5 p.m. The class has a cap of 16 participants. Please register for the Stop the Bleed class here.  URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/stop-the-bleed/ LOCATION:Warner Hall 101\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT CATEGORIES:Health And Wellness,Wellness,Workshops,WOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/09/stb-poster-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220923T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220923T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20220906T162150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T193908Z UID:10062733-1663952400-1663956000@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:PH Field Day DESCRIPTION:PINNEY HALL FIELD DAY: Join RA Alayza and REC for some outdoor fun in participating in a classic field day. Starting at 5 p.m. in front of the baseball field. Pinney Hall residents\, check the Instagram account and flyers for more details. URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/field-day/ LOCATION:Westside REC Field CATEGORIES:Health And Wellness,Housing & Residence Life,Reception,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2020/09/Pinney-Hall.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220922T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220922T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20220812T170718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T230342Z UID:10062654-1663844400-1663855200@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Fresh Check Day DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED: FRESH CHECK DAY: Due to inclement weather\, the 8th annual “Fresh-Check Day” will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Midtown Student Center Patio on Wednesday\, Sept. 26. Students will enjoy participating in engaging activities by visiting all the interactive booths – while learning about ways to improve mental health and reduce stresses. Campus and community resources will be readily available. Come and learn about wellness on WCSU and enjoy the prizes\, free food and giveaways. FCD also serves as a reminder that WCSU cares about its students and their well-being. The event is open to WCSU students only. For more information\, visit www.freshcheckday.com. \nCheckin-in with college students.\nA Mental Health Check-in with Interactive Booths\, Free Food\, Prizes and more!! \nLocation: Midtown Quad \n#freshcheckdaywcsu\nfreshcheckday.com/wcsu \nSponsored by the Division of Student Affairs \n*should you require accommodations contact Sharon Lawler at (203) 837-8899 or lawlers@wcsu.edu URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/tentative-fresh-checkday/2022-09-22/ LOCATION:Midtown Student Center Patio CATEGORIES:Food,Health And Wellness,Information Session,Wellness END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220921T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220921T113000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20220824T211143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T183233Z UID:10062716-1663754400-1663759800@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Free and Confidential STI Testing DESCRIPTION:FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL STI TESTING: Free and completely confidential STI testing done in conjunction with our Partner Apex Community Center. Stop by the Health Services office in Litchfield Hall from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/free-and-confidential-sti-testing/2022-09-21/ LOCATION:Health Services CATEGORIES:Health And Wellness,Wellness,WOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/08/Apex-Current-Circle-Logo-Outline.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220920T153000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220920T173000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20220920T222327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T222328Z UID:10062780-1663687800-1663695000@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Fight Back! DESCRIPTION:FIGHT BACK: A presentation on self defense\, hosted by BSWA\, WCSU PD\, and The Center. From 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Studio 201 of the Midtown Student Center. URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/fight-back/ LOCATION:Midtown Student Center\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT CATEGORIES:Athletics,Health And Wellness,Wellness,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/09/Image-1-e1663698075128.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220918T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220918T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20220803T235700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T234840Z UID:10060391-1663502400-1663502400@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Run or Dye Color Run DESCRIPTION:RUN OR DYE COLOR RUN: Sign up and participat in this fun tradition to kick off Homecoming week. The run starts at noon on the Westside in Ives Concert Park. URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/run-or-dye-color-run/ LOCATION:Ives Concert Park\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT CATEGORIES:Contest,Health And Wellness,Recreation,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/08/Student-Handbook-22-Color-Run.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220917T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220917T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20211025T182924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T171601Z UID:10061489-1663441200-1663444800@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/2022-09-17/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Virtual event,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2021/10/meditation-circle-3-22.png ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Nevola":MAILTO:nevola002@wcsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220916T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220916T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20220616T002613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T000931Z UID:10062576-1663315200-1663347600@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:WCSU Day Of Service DESCRIPTION:WCSU DAY OF SERVICE: All students\, faculty\, and staff are encouraged to participate in this Day of Service in Danbury and the Greater Danbury community. For more details go to the Day of Service webpage.  \nAn email will be sent once we have the sites set up and open registration. In the meantime if you are interested in volunteering as a Group Leader please let us know. Send us an email to dayofservice@wcsu.edu. We will have jobs for volunteers activities across the Greater Danbury Area.  These activities will range from outdoor or indoor activities like gardening\, painting\, picking up litter\, raking\, cleaning\, or clearing trails to name a few. \nPlease note that if you are under the age of 18 we would need permission from your parent to participate. Your parent could send a short email to diazv@wcsu.edu just stating your name\, their relationship to you and that they give permission for you to participate in WCSU Day of Service. URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/wcsu-day-of-service/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Community Service,Leadership,Social Event,Wellness,WOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/06/WCSU-Day-Of-Service-e1661890164483.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Student Affairs":MAILTO:diazv@wcsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220914T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220914T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20220907T212748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T212938Z UID:10062740-1663146000-1663171200@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:FREE COVID-19 vaccination clinic DESCRIPTION:FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC: The CT Department of Public Health in collaboration with Griffin Health will offer free COVID-19 vaccines on the Midtown campus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The mobile clinic will be located at the corners of Newbury Hall\, Litchfield Hall and the Facilities building. \n  \nBest access for the public: park in the White Street parking garage and use the overpass to cross the street. The clinic will be straight ahead. URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/free-covid-19-vaccination-clinic/ LOCATION:Corner of Litchfield/Newbury/Facilities CATEGORIES:Health And Wellness,Wellness,WOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/09/Vax-Clinic-e1662571550275.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220907T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220907T113000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20220824T211143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T183233Z UID:10062715-1662544800-1662550200@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Free and Confidential STI Testing DESCRIPTION:FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL STI TESTING: Free and completely confidential STI testing done in conjunction with our Partner Apex Community Center. Stop by the Health Services office in Litchfield Hall from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/free-and-confidential-sti-testing/2022-09-07/ LOCATION:Health Services CATEGORIES:Health And Wellness,Wellness,WOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/08/Apex-Current-Circle-Logo-Outline.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220830T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220830T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20220822T224031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T000852Z UID:10062706-1661880600-1661886000@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Asking For It DESCRIPTION:ASKING FOR IT: This is a live interactive theater experience presented by The Center for Empowerment and Education raising awareness and effecting social change utilizing their educators/actors in theatrical scenarios depicting real life situations. From 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Student Center Plaza. Rain location is the Student Center Theater.   URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/asking-for-it/ LOCATION:Midtown Student Center Plaza CATEGORIES:Theater,Wellness,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/08/Asking-For-It-Shuttle.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220827T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220827T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20220615T215406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T170554Z UID:10060314-1661608800-1661623200@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:New Students: RecFest '22 DESCRIPTION:NEW STUDENTS: RECFEST ’22: Come to have fun with recreational games and meet the other new students. Starts at 2 p.m. and will include a BBQ dinner on the Science Building lawn. Activities include a Rage Room\, Inflatables\, Volleyball and more! \nRecFest is for new students only. The BBQ is for all students on campus.  URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/recfest-22/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Food,Health And Wellness,Recreation,Social Event,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/06/RecFest-22-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220820T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220820T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20211025T182924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T171601Z UID:10061488-1661022000-1661025600@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/2022-08-20/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Virtual event,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2021/10/meditation-circle-3-22.png ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Nevola":MAILTO:nevola002@wcsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220716T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220716T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20211025T182924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T171601Z UID:10061487-1657998000-1658001600@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/2022-07-16/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Virtual event,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2021/10/meditation-circle-3-22.png ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Nevola":MAILTO:nevola002@wcsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220618T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220618T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20211025T182924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T171601Z UID:10061486-1655578800-1655582400@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/2022-06-18/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Virtual event,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2021/10/meditation-circle-3-22.png ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Nevola":MAILTO:nevola002@wcsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220521T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220521T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20211025T182924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T171601Z UID:10061485-1653159600-1653163200@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/2022-05-21/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Virtual event,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2021/10/meditation-circle-3-22.png ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Nevola":MAILTO:nevola002@wcsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220512T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220512T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20220330T173011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T235825Z UID:10062216-1652371200-1652371200@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:SMART CHOICES Meeting DESCRIPTION:SMART CHOICES MEETING: Smart Choices is a peer support group to help change habits like drinking\, weed smoking\, vaping\, gambling or other “tough stuff” that is holding us back. A no-judgement zone where social support and practical tools can help you develop and maintain successful life changes. Build motivation\, learn new coping skills\, manage thoughts\, feelings and actions and learn to live a more balanced life. Meet at 4 p.m. in the C.H.O.I.C.E.S. office in the Midtown Student Center 211. URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/smart-choices-meeting/2022-05-12/ LOCATION:Campus & Student Centers CATEGORIES:Health And Wellness,Meeting,Support Group,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/03/3-4-22-SMART-flyer-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220509T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220509T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20220506T224838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T224838Z UID:10062568-1652101200-1652112000@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:"Change the Script" DESCRIPTION:CHANGE THE SCRIPT PREVENTION RESOURCE VAN is a statewide public awareness campaign to help our community deal with the prescription drug and opioids misuse crisis. It connects our students and campus community with the resources they need to face prescription opioid misuse – and write a new story about what we can accomplish when we all work toward a shared goal. Stop by from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Westside Campus Center Patio for information on substance use prevention and mental health related pamphlets\, fact sheets and more. URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/change-the-script/ LOCATION:Westside Campus Center Patio CATEGORIES:Health And Wellness,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/05/prevention-van-2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220505T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220505T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20220330T173011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T235825Z UID:10062215-1651766400-1651766400@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:SMART CHOICES Meeting DESCRIPTION:SMART CHOICES MEETING: Smart Choices is a peer support group to help change habits like drinking\, weed smoking\, vaping\, gambling or other “tough stuff” that is holding us back. A no-judgement zone where social support and practical tools can help you develop and maintain successful life changes. Build motivation\, learn new coping skills\, manage thoughts\, feelings and actions and learn to live a more balanced life. Meet at 4 p.m. in the C.H.O.I.C.E.S. office in the Midtown Student Center 211. URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/smart-choices-meeting/2022-05-05/ LOCATION:Campus & Student Centers CATEGORIES:Health And Wellness,Meeting,Support Group,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/03/3-4-22-SMART-flyer-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220504T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220504T113000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20211223T005842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T001844Z UID:10059762-1651658400-1651663800@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:STD Testing DESCRIPTION:STD TESTING: Walk-in testing (first come\, first served) at Health Services from 10 to 11:30 a.m.\nIn partnership with Apex Community services we are offering completely free and confidential STD testing every other week. URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/std-testing-2022-02-09/2022-05-04/ LOCATION:Health Services CATEGORIES:Health And Wellness,Testing,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2021/12/Apex-Current-Circle-Logo-Outline.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220428T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220428T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20220330T173011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T235825Z UID:10062214-1651161600-1651161600@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:SMART CHOICES Meeting DESCRIPTION:SMART CHOICES MEETING: Smart Choices is a peer support group to help change habits like drinking\, weed smoking\, vaping\, gambling or other “tough stuff” that is holding us back. A no-judgement zone where social support and practical tools can help you develop and maintain successful life changes. Build motivation\, learn new coping skills\, manage thoughts\, feelings and actions and learn to live a more balanced life. Meet at 4 p.m. in the C.H.O.I.C.E.S. office in the Midtown Student Center 211. URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/smart-choices-meeting/2022-04-28/ LOCATION:Campus & Student Centers CATEGORIES:Health And Wellness,Meeting,Support Group,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/03/3-4-22-SMART-flyer-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220428T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220428T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20220418T164710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T164710Z UID:10062265-1651147200-1651172400@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Survivor Art Gallery DESCRIPTION:SURVIVOR ART GALLERY: The Center for Empowerment and Education is hosting a Survivor Art Gallery from noon to 7 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. Live musical performances by Madison Adams\, Kate Allard\, and Alexis Ferreira at 4 p.m. and Donovan Shaw at 6 p.m.! URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/survivor-art-gallery/ LOCATION:Westside Campus Center Ballroom\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT CATEGORIES:Art,Health And Wellness,Music,Music,Painting,Public Events,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/04/WCSU-Spring-22-Event-Flyers-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220427T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220427T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20220425T194210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T221649Z UID:10062278-1651082400-1651086000@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:"Tipping the Pain Scale" - Movie DESCRIPTION:FREE MOVIE SHOWING – “TIPPING THE PAIN SCALE”: The addiction problem in America has reached a new boiling point\, and courageous people -at all levels\, are rising to answer the call. “Tipping the Pain Scale” is a feature documentary film following individuals grappling with the current systemic failures of how we have dealt with addiction in communities and their journey to develop and employ new\, innovative and often controversial solutions to the problem. NFL Pro Bowl player\, Darren Waller; Secretary of Labor\, Marty Walsh; spoken word artist Joseph Green and others tell their own stories in this urgent fight to save lives. At 6 p.m. in the Midtown Student Center Theater. URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/tipping-the-pain-scale-movie/ LOCATION:Midtown Student Center Theater\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT CATEGORIES:Movie,Wellness,WOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/04/tipping-the-pain-scale-flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220427T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20220425T171056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T171056Z UID:10062277-1651055400-1651075200@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Heart of Art DESCRIPTION:HEART OF ART: Don’t let the stress of finals get you down! Join PsychAlliance from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for their annual Heart of Art event. It will be a fun day full of arts & crafts and stress relief activities. A great way to close out the semester\, and food will be provided! We hope to see you then! URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/heart-of-art/ LOCATION:Midtown Campus Quad\, 181 White Street\, Danbury\, CT CATEGORIES:Art,Social Event,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/04/HeartofArt2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220422T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220422T121500 DTSTAMP:20260420T234313 CREATED:20220405T225622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T232851Z UID:10060107-1650618000-1650629700@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Human Health and the Environment DESCRIPTION:HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT: Explore the intersection of human health and the environment with hands-on activities and case studies that make this more than a lecture: Ruth McDermott-Levy\, PhD\, MPH\, RN\, FAAN\, will discuss Climate Change\, Climate Challenges\, & Climate Champions. Her area of expertise is public health nursing with a focus on global and environmental health. Co-presenters Arroyo and Morrissey will discuss Housing as a Determinant of Health and Environmental Inequalities. Liana E. Arroyo\, MPH\, Director of Hartford’s Dept. of Health and Human Services\, and Primary Investigator for Hartford’s REACH program\, a five-year\, nearly $4 million investment to connect communities of color with health and social resources to reduce the burden of chronic disease and improve health status of the community. Lisa Morrissey\, MPH\, Director of Health of Housatonic Valley Health District which serves five towns in Western CT to ensure the provision of high-quality public health services\, expanding clinical programs\, and implementing and advocating for policies that best serve the district’s residents. From 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The event is now virtual. URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/human-health-and-the-environment/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Conference,Health And Wellness,Wellness,WOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/04/Apr-22-flyer-VIRTUAL-Health-and-Environment-1-e1650310122236.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR