WCSU Events

Something Rotten! A Very New Musical
2023-10-21 14:00 - 16:30, 2023-10-21 20:00 - 22:30, 2023-10-22 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | MainStage Theatre, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
SOMETHING ROTTEN! A VERY NEW MUSICAL: Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. Something Rotten! promises laughs, spectacle… and all that jazz.
Please note that two roles are double-cast; see the performance schedule below:
Friday, Oct. 13, at 8 p.m.: Meaghan Maher as Portia, Marianne Grossmann as Bea
Saturday, Oct. 14, at 2 and 8 p.m.: Yazmin DeJesus as Portia, Katie Geniuch as Bea
Sunday, Oct. 15, at 2 p.m.: Meaghan Maher as Portia, Marianne Grossmann as Bea
Friday, Oct. 20, at 8 p.m.: Yazmin DeJesus as Portia, Katie Geniuch as Bea
Saturday, Oct. 21, at 2 and 8 p.m.: Meaghan Maher as Portia, Marianne Grossmann as Bea
Sunday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m.: Yazmin DeJesus as Portia, Katie Geniuch as Bea

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Something Rotten! A Very New Musical
2023-10-21 14:00 - 16:30, 2023-10-22 14:00 - 16:30 | MainStage Theatre, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
SOMETHING ROTTEN! A VERY NEW MUSICAL: Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theater involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. Something Rotten! promises laughs, spectacle… and all that jazz. Performed by WCSU students in the Department of Theatre Arts on the Main Stage Theatre of the Visual and Performing Arts Center from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
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Volleyball vs. Mount St. Mary College
2023-10-21 16:00 - 18:00 | O’Neill Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN VOLLEYBALL VS. MOUNT ST. MARY COLLEGE: The Wolves will face Mount St. Mary 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/.

Something Rotten! A Very New Musical
2023-10-21 20:00 - 22:30 | MainStage Theatre, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
SOMETHING ROTTEN! A VERY NEW MUSICAL: Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theater involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. Something Rotten! promises laughs, spectacle… and all that jazz. Performed by WCSU students in the Department of Theatre Arts on the Main Stage Theatre in the Visual and Performing Arts Center from 8 to 10:30 p.m.
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Hiking with Goats
2023-10-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Tarrywile Park, 70 Southern Blvd., Danbury, CT
HIKING WITH GOATS: We will be doing a 3-mile hike with Kristen Gill at Tarrywile Park in Danbury. We will start the hike at 10 a.m. There is a limit of 30 people.

Virtual Internship Information Session
2023-10-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP INFORMATION SESSION: The Career Success Center will host a virtual Internship Information Session via Zoom from 1 to 2 p.m. Open to WCSU students. Learn about the internship process, requirements, potential opportunities and more. Register on Handshake prior to the event at https://wcsu.joinhandshake.com/login. Questions or for more information, please email careersuccess@wcsu.edu.

Marketing Week & Regional Conference
2023-10-23 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-24 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-25 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-26 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-27 08:30 - 15:00 | President’s Reception Room, Westside Classroom Building 218, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTERN MARKETING ASSOCIATION – MARKETING WEEK AND REGIONAL CONFERENCE: The Western Marketing Association is hosting Marketing Week every day from Monday, Oct. 23, to Friday, Oct. 27! Join WMA each day for enlightening workshops, networking and valuable insights from WCSU alumni!
Monday, October 23
Email & SMS Workshop with Kevin Warner – Edgewell Personal Care
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Westside Campus Center 212
FREE
Tuesday, October 24
Website and CRM Workshop with Hannah LaFontaine – Rebel Interactive Group
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Westside Computer Lab (first floor)
FREE
Wednesday, October 25
Big Idea Competition
5 – 8 p.m.
Westside Classroom Building 218
FREE
Thursday, October 26
DEI Panel with:
Sissi Rivera – OMG.re
Anna Adebambo – Self-Employed
Andrea Madrid – The Palace Theater
Adam Jehu – National HealthCare Associates
Westside Campus Center 212
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
FREE
Friday, October 27
WMA Regional Conference
8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Experience the WMA Regional Conference on Friday, Oct. 27! This day-long event, running from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., boasts an impressive roster of speakers, including:
•Steve Scebelo, President – NFL Players Inc.
•Eljay Feuerman, Vice President & Senior Client Partner at IW Group Inc.
•Ashwin Kulothungun, Associate Partner at MBLM.
This event offers immense value to students of all majors. Be sure to drop by and savor delectable dishes courtesy of Buffalo Wild Wings and Olive Garden.
Secure your spot for just $10! Click the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wma-regional-conference-2023-tickets-731464338527?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Brick Painting
2023-10-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-26 10:30 - 15:00 | Midtown Student Center Commuter Lounge, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
BRICK PAINTING: Do you want to leave your mark on WCSU? The Commuter Lounge in the Student Center needs a makeover!
Last semester the former president of CSO started a painting the wall, and we have a lot of bricks done, but there are a few that need a makeover. There is about 30 that need your help. To paint a brick it will be 10 dollars; you can pay cash, Zelle, Venmo, ApplePay, or CashApp. The times will be from October 4 to October 26 ONLY, Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. If those times don’t work for you, email cso@wcsu.edu or sorianopaulino001@wcsu.edu to arrange a time to finish your brick.
Come and leave a mark.

Internship Information Session
2023-10-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Career Success Center, Westside Campus Center Suite 300, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury
INTERNSHIP INFORMATION SESSION: The Career Success Center will host an Internship Information Session from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center, 3rd Floor Life Design Lab. Open to WCSU students. Learn about the internship process, requirements, potential opportunities and more. Register on Handshake prior to the event at https://wcsu.joinhandshake.com/login. Questions or for more information, please email careersuccess@wcsu.edu.

Women's Soccer vs. Salem State
2023-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN WOMEN’S SOCCER VS. SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY: The Wolves will face Salem State University at 6 p.m. at the Westside Athletic Complex. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

ASU Movie Night
2023-10-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Westside Campus Center Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
ASU MOVIE NIGHT – “PARASITE”: Join the Asian Student Union for a Spooktacular Halloween Movie Night featuring the critically acclaimed Korean thriller, “Parasite”! But that’s not all! We’ve got a fang-tastic goodie basket raffle, filled with treats and tricks that will make your Halloween unforgettable! We’ll have a ghoulishly good spread of snacks to keep your energy up through all the twists and turns of the film. From 6:30 – 9 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom South.

Halloween Movie Night
2023-10-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Warner Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHT: Come join the Social Work Club at 7 p.m. in Warner Hall 102 on the Midtown campus for a Halloween movie night! We will have refreshments and a raffle! Come get in the Halloween spirit with us 🎃

Kathwari Honors Open House
2023-10-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Kathwari Honors House, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
KATHWARI HONORS OPEN HOUSE: Have you never been in the Honors House or has it been quite a while since your last visit? Are you a student interested in learning more about how to join the Kathwari Honors Program and its benefits? It’s time for you to come visit us! All WCSU staff, faculty and students are invited to the Honors Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. Come check out the house, learn more about the program and meet the honors staff, faculty and students. We can’t wait to see you!

Conversation with the President - The Commuter Student Experience
2023-10-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Midtown Student Center 202, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
CONVERSATION WITH THE PRESIDENT – THE COMMUTER STUDENT EXPERIENCE: Meet President Manohar SIngh and discuss your experience as a commuter here at WCSU. Refreshments will be provided. From 3 to 4 p.m. in Room 202 of the Midtown Student Center.

PAC Freakfest Bonfire
2023-10-26 19:00 | Midtown Campus Quad, 181 White Street, Danbury, CT
PAC FREAKFEST BONFIRE: Join us for Freakfest Bonfire outside of Higgins Hall on the Midtown campus at 7 p.m.! S’mores will be included!

Halloween Party
2023-10-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Midtown Student Center 202, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
HALLOWEEN PARTY: Join Psych Alliance and the Commuter Student Organization for a Halloween Celebration!! 🎃🦇🎉💀 The fun starts at 7 p.m. in the Midtown Student Center, Room 202! Costumes are highly encouraged! 👻

Boo-Gram Fundraiser
2023-10-27 15:00 - 18:00 | The Daily Grind, Westside Campus Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
PAC BOO-GRAM FUNDRAISER PART 1: For the small price of $3, you will be able to customize your own Halloween goody bag! From 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, outside The Daily Grind in the Westside Campus Center, and from 3 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, in Berkshire Hall.

Battle of the Bands
2023-10-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
BATTLE OF THE BANDS: Kappa Chi Alpha Sorority Presents – Battle of the Bands from 7 to 10 p.m. in Ives Concert Hall in White Hall on the Midtown campus.
Bands can sign up here. There will be a $10 cover fee per band. Bands are expected to have their own instruments (except drums). They will be asked to have between 2-5 songs prepared ahead of time.
Entry to the event is FREE! Come relax and enjoy food and refreshments while listening to amazing bands perform!
There will be a 50/50 raffle for audience members to participate in!
YOU decide who wins! Attend the event and vote through a poll at the end to see who is Kappa Chi Alpha’s Battle of the Bands Winner!

Trout Brook Valley State Park Hike
2023-10-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Off-campus Trip
TROUT BROOK VALLEY STATE PARK HIKE: Come and join the Adventure Club for a hike at Trout Brook Valley Preserve!
We will meet there at 9:30 a.m., and are estimated to end at around noon. Transportation will not be provided, but if you need a ride contact peschier001@wcsu.edu, and we can arrange a carpool.
The coordinates for parking are 41.24568, -73.34232, make sure to get there early as the parking lot is small and fills up quickly. If you can’t get in, parking should be available by the side of the road, but make sure you come to the parking lot so we’re all in the same place.
Some parts of the trails can be steep and muddy, so make sure you come prepared with appropriate shoes.
Finally, remember to BOTH sign up on engage and fill out the liability waiver.

Open House
2023-10-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Midtown campus, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
FALL 2023 OPEN HOUSE: Learn how Western Connecticut State University is setting the standard for affordability, location and quality academic programs! Meet with faculty and other representatives from our academic programs, student groups and administrative offices. Plus, enjoy a complimentary breakfast and take a tour of our two beautiful campuses. Your family is encouraged to join us, too! Check-in at 10 or 11 a.m. Reserve a session at https://westconn.my.salesforce-sites.com/events/targetX_eventsb__events#/esr?eid=a0a6S00000YUqObQAL.

Women's Soccer vs. Rhode Island College
2023-10-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN WOMEN’S SOCCER VS. RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE: The Wolves will face Rhode Island College at 1 p.m. at the Westside Athletic Complex. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Oktoberfest Jazz
2023-10-28 15:00 - 16:30 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
OKTOBERFEST JAZZ: WCSU highlights its outstanding large jazz ensembles in this presentation of big band classics. Featuring Frankensax, Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra, at 3 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus.
NOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $7 plus fees; Tickets purchased at the door are $10. Get tickets here
**Tickets at the faculty and staff rate are available at the VPAC box office located in the VPAC lobby – a valid WCSU ID is required at the time of purchase**
