CHE 108 Chemistry for Nursing Professionals Exam Review Session
2024-09-26 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-09-27 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
CHE 108 CHEMISTRY FOR NURSING PROFESSIONALS EXAM REVIEW SESSION: Studying for CHE 108 Chemistry for Nursing Professionals and feeling overwhelmed? Don’t stress, come study with us instead! Join tutors Hannah and Justin of the Tutoring Resource Center for a fun, interactive CHE 108 exam 1 review session. Students will have a chance to practice mock exam questions, review key concepts, and clarify confusing course material. From 2 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, and 11 a.m. to noon on Friday, Sept. 27, in the Ruth Haas Library (Room 508, 5th floor) on the Midtown campus.
Max 15 students per session. To register for this event, please use the “Group Tutoring & Exam Review – Fall 2024” schedule link below.

PAC Game Night
2024-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Midtown Student Center Game Room, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
PAC GAME NIGHT: Come join PAC from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Midtown Student Center Game room for some pool, ping-pong, and more!

PAC Open Mic
2024-09-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Wolves Den (MT Student Center, lower level), 181 White St., Danbury, CT
PAC OPEN MIC: Calling all storytellers, singers, and artists! Come join PAC from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Wolves Den, lower level of the Midtown Student Center, to see WestConn talent!

Create a Fact-Checked Democracy Library Exhibit
2024-09-27 08:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-28 08:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-29 08:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-30 08:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-01 08:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-02 08:00 - 22:00 | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
CREATE A FACT-CHECKED DEMOCRACY LIBRARY EXHIBIT: Come view the newest library exhibit in Haas and Young Libraries! Designed to help you learn about the history of American democracy, identify mis- or disinformation, and make an informed choice in November. Open all hours the library is open:
Haas Library, Midtown campus
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday, 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
Young Library, Westside campus
Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

ADPi Coffee Dates
2024-09-27 08:00 - 23:59 | Berkshire Hall and Westside Campus Center Dining, Danbury, CT
ADPi COFFEE DATES: If you missed PSR, then this is for you! The sisters of Eta Omicron are hosting a Continuous Open Recruitment (COR) week! Reach out to us or DM us on the Instagram to schedule a coffee date. Coffee dates will primarily be held on Thursday and Friday. If these days don’t work for you, reach out to us and we will do our best to accommodate you based on our sisters’ schedules.

Celebrate National Yoga Month
2024-09-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-28 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-29 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-30 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-02 10:00 - 15:00 | White Hall 114
CELEBRATE NATIONAL YOGA MONTH: Visit the IHHS Center for Wellbeing in White Hall Room 114 on the Midtown campus, Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday by appointment to enjoy some gentle yoga and stillness. This is a great spot to take a little time to chill and catch our breath. We also offer reiki, breathwork and the ever popular coloring and chocolate meditation. For additional information, contact Christel Autuori, Director, IHHS, at autuoric@wcsu.edu

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
2024-09-27 11:30 - 20:00 | Berkshire Hall and Westside Campus Center Dining, Danbury, CT
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION: Throughout the week of September 23 to the 27, the dining hall will be collaborating with LASO (Latin American Student Organization) to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. On Monday, 9/23, we will be serving lomo saltado and white rice; on Tuesday, 9/24, we will be serving ropa vieja; on Wednesday, 9/25, we will be serving sancocho; on Thursday, 9/26, we will be serving feijoada; and on Friday, 9/27, we will be serving carne guisada with rice and beans. These special meals will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Berkshire Dining on the Midtown campus and the Westside Campus Center.

Parents and Family Weekend
2024-09-27 15:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-28 10:30 - 17:00
PARENTS AND FAMILY WEEKEND: A weekend of events for parents and families to engage in the WestConn community with their students! From 3 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27. All day on Saturday, Sept. 28.
WCSU Parents & Family Weekend Schedule 2024
This year’s Parents Weekend is scheduled for
Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28
All activities are optional.
*Some events are still subject to change
WestConn Parents and Family Weekend Give Back
We are encouraging families attending Parents and Family Weekend to donate to Wally’s Cupboard, our on campus food pantry, to help make sure students in need have access to free and healthy food options. By making a donation, your student will be entered in a raffle to win a WCSU Bookstore book voucher for up to $500* for the upcoming spring 2025 term. There are two ways to donate. Make a monetary donation through Wally’s Cupboard Donation Form or you can purchase items directly from the Amazon Wish List.
*The book voucher is nontransferable and can only be used to purchase/rent required textbooks available through the WCSU Bookstore. The book voucher will cover the cost of purchasing/renting required textbooks up to $500. Please note, book vouchers count as a financial resource to the books/supplies component of the cost of education budget and in some instances may affect or be affected by a student’s financial aid offer.

Friday, September 27
3 – 6 p.m.
Check-In at Maron Hotel & Suites, (www.maronhotel.com)
*Please reference “WCSU Parents” at check-in to receive discount.
*Limited number of rooms available. If unable to secure a room at Maron Hotel & Suites, here is a list of other local hotels.
Local Eateries – View list of local restaurants
Things To Do in the Area

Danbury Fair Mall

Round1 Bowling & Arcade
Target

Danbury Railway Museum
Danbury Hat Tricks Ice Hockey Team
Tarrywile Park and Mansion
Local Breweries Include: Charter Oak Brewing, Broken Symmetry, Nod Hill Brewery, Housatonic River Brewing
Blue Jay Orchards
Escape 101
Danbury Irish Festival

6 p.m.
Parents and Family Weekend Check-In; Berkshire Hall Lobby
6 – 9 p.m.
Mini-Golf and Yard Games in the Bill Williams Gymnasium
7:30 – 9 p.m.
Ice Cream Social; Berkshire Hall Lobby

Saturday, September 28
Please park in the 5th Avenue Garage! Look for our student guides to direct you!

10:30 a.m.
Parents and Family Weekend Check-In; Berkshire Hall Lobby
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Brunch, with Welcome Remarks and President Singh at 11:00am; Berkshire Hall Dining
*Sponsored by the Office of the President
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Scavenger Hunt – Navigate through the Midtown Campus using hints to find 10 locations. Take a picture/selfie at each location and post to WestConn Social Media pages #parents&familyweekend
Yard Games
12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Travel to Westside Campus; Shuttles Available
1 – 5 p.m.
Wolves Fan Zone – Westside Campus

Inflatables and Games
Photobooth with our mascot, Wally
DJ
Food Trucks (items available for purchase)
Novelties/Giveaways

1 – 4 p.m.
Art Gallery Exhibit – Visit the Visual & Performing Arts Center (VPAC) to observe the new exhibition, Lisa Elmaleh: Tierra Prometida and Jessica Wolff: The New Mestiza

WestConn Athletics
noon & 4 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball, William A. O’Neill Center
1 p.m.
Men’s Soccer, Westside Athletic Complex
5 p.m.
Football, Westside Athletic Complex

*DISCLAIMER: Anyone visiting the fitness room must be 18 years or older. This is a special circumstance because the facility is not open to the general public on a consistent basis. Guests attending the parents programs may use the facilities for the day.
Check for updates at www.wcsu.edu/parents/parents-family-weekend/

Parent Registration Form
The Parent Registration Form has been updated and is now available electronically. Please go to www.wcsu.edu/parents/join/. Hotel reservations need to be made separately.

For questions or accommodations, please reach out to Assistant Dean of Students Nick Canzano at canzanon@wcsu.edu

Fall Bash and Bingo!
2024-09-27 18:00 - 22:00 | Westside Campus Center Patio
FALL BASH AND BINGO: Fall is here! Join PAC for some novelties, food, and Bingo from 6 to 10 p.m. on the Westside Campus Center Patio!

WCSU Alumni Association Trip to The Big E!
2024-09-28 07:30 - 18:30 | University Hall, 181 White Street, Danbury, CT
WCSU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TRIP TO THE BIG E: Saturday, September 28
$60 per person includes bus transportation and admission
The trip is open to all alumni, family, and friends.
Itinerary:
Bus departs at 7:30 a.m. from University Hall on White Street
Arrive at The Big E at approximately 10 a.m.
Free time to enjoy from 10 .am. – 4 p.m.
Bus departs fairgrounds at 4 p.m.

Reserve a spot at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/alumni-association-trip-to-the-big-e-24

Volleyball vs. Keene State
2024-09-28 12:00 - 14:00 | O’Neill Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN VOLLEYBALL VS. KEENE STATE: The Wolves will face Keene State at noon in the Feldman Arena of the O’Neill Center on the Westside campus. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Virtual Internship Information Session
2024-09-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP INFORMATION SESSION: Do you need to do an internship before graduation, but don’t know where to start? Do you know where to look or who to talk to if you want to do an interview? Attend this virtual Internship Information Session from 1 to 2 p.m. and learn more about the Internship program and opportunities available. Free to students of all majors. **Register for this event through Handshake to acquire a seat. Click “RSVP” to place yourself on the attendee list and you will receive a confirmation email from Handshake. Questions? Email careersuccess@wcsu.edu or call (203) 837-8263.

Men's Soccer vs. Castleton University
2024-09-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN MEN’S SOCCER VS. CASTLETON UNIVERSITY: The Wolves will face Castleton University at 1 p.m. at the Westside Athletic Complex. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Tarrywile Park Hiking Loop
2024-09-28 15:00 - 18:00 | Tarrywile Park, 70 Southern Blvd., Danbury, CT
TARRYWILE PARK HIKING LOOP: Saturday 9/28 – 3 to 6 p.m.
Tarrywile Park: 41.38078, -73.45383
Join the Adventure Club on an easy ~4 mile hike. This hike is limited to 25 people, open to all WCSU students, faculty and staff. Note that transportation is not provided and encourage carpooling. Limited carpooling from the Midtown campus police station is leaving at 2:30 p.m. sharp that afternoon, please contact tarbet002@wcsu.edu for remaining seats before 2 p.m., 9/28.
Please RSVP and fill out a waiver form before attending Friday.
What to wear:
Footwear with grippy soles
Shorts/pants appropriate for hiking
hat/gloves
What to consider:
Snack/something to eat
First aid kit
What to avoid:
Cotton. It kills. It does not wick moisture and it does not dry
What to bring:
Small backpack/day pack
Water
Long sleeve shirt/light sweatshirt/layers to regulate sweating
Windbreaker
Words of advice:
Avoid sweating by managing your layers while hiking.
The ground may be wet or slippery. Flat-soled shoes are guaranteed to have you on your rear end. Leave them home
Dress appropriately for November.
Leave No Trace. Pack out what you pack in
Finally, remember to stay up to date with information and cancellations on the WAC Instagram (@wcsu_wac)

Volleyball vs. Trinity College
2024-09-28 16:00 - 18:00 | O’Neill Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN VOLLEYBALL VS. TRINITY COLLEGE: The Wolves will face Trinity College at 4 p.m. in the Feldman Arena of the O’Neill Center on the Westside campus. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Football vs. Fitchburg State College
2024-09-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN FOOTBALL VS. FITCHBURG STATE COLLEGE: The Wolves will face Fitchburg State College at 5 p.m. at the Westside Athletic Complex. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and children 12-under; WCSU students are free with ID. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Interested in Medical School?
2024-10-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Science Building 125, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
INTERESTED IN MEDICAL SCHOOL?: Come learn about the journey to medical school from current residents at Danbury Hospital at 6:30 p.m. in Room 125 of the Science Building on the Midtown campus.

Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia Night
2024-10-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Westside Campus Center Lobby, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH TRIVIA NIGHT: Join the Intercultural Affairs Office, LASO (Latin American Student Organization), and WCSU Beyond Borders for our second Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia Night, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center lobby. All students are welcome to learn some new facts, makes friends, and explore the history of our Hispanic/Latinx community. Also there is a chance to win some prizes!
