Dialogues on Democracy | Responsible Reporting
2024-10-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
DIALOGUES ON DEMOCRACY – RESPONSIBLE REPORTING – COVERING ELECTIONS AND CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES WITH INTEGRITY: JC Barone and his Election Connection student producers will discuss the challenges of live reporting and mis/disinformation in politics from noon to 1 p.m. in the Ruth A. Haas Library on the Midtown campus.
Dialogues on Democracy is a series of talks about democracy, elections, and voting designed to inform, pique curiosity, stimulate conversation, and inspire action. Presented by WCSU Library Services, the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT), and part of the 2024-25 Macricostas Experience.

Accounting Society Presents PKF O'Connor Davies
2024-10-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Westside Campus Center 212/214, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
ACCOUNTING SOCIETY PRESENTS PKF O’CONNOR DAVIES WITH MICHAEL F. GANINO CPA, CFE: Join the Accounting Society in a guest presentation with Michael F. Ganino CPA, CFE from PKF O’Connor Davies! PKF O’Connor Davies is a small to medium top-tier accounting, tax and advisory practice based in Shelton. From 4 to 5 p.m. in Room 212/214 of the Westside Campus Center.

Book Discussion Group - "The Other Side" by Juan Pablo Villalobos
2024-10-07 18:00 - 19:15 | Art Gallery, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP – “THE OTHER SIDE: STORIES OF CENTRAL AMERICAN TEEN REFUGEES WHO DREAM OF CROSSING THE BORDER” BY JUAN PABLO VILLALOBOS: To sign up, visit the libraries or the Gallery, or contact Andrea Zimmermann, Librarian: zimmermanna@wcsu.edu or Sarah Anderson Lock, Gallery Curator: locks@wcsu.edu
A limited number of copies of the book are available at the Haas and Young libraries. (Supplemental readings: “Solito” by Javier Zamora; “Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza” by Gloria Anzaldua.)
Art Exhibit Viewing / Book Discussion
Monday, Oct 7, 2024, 6 – 7:15 p.m.
View the exhibit from 6 to 6:20 p.m., then discuss the book(s).
Refreshments included!
In conjunction with the current gallery exhibit:
Lisa Elmaleh: Tierra Prometida / Jessica Wolff: The New Mestiza
Two Photographers Depict Stories of Migration and Immigration
On view through October 13, 2024
The Gallery at VPAC, Westside Campus
Tue-Fri noon-4 p.m., Sat-Sun 1-4 p.m.
This program is co-presented by WCSU libraries and the Department of Art.
The exhibition is made possible through a grant from the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Create a Fact-Checked Democracy Library Exhibit
2024-10-08 08:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-09 08:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-10 08:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-11 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.

Flu Shot Clinic
2024-10-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Warner Hall 101, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
FLU SHOT CLINIC: Danbury Department of Health and Human Services will be on site from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Warner Hall 101 on the Midtown campus offering Flu shots for students, faculty and staff. No appointment needed. Bring your insurance card.

Celebrate National Yoga Month
2024-10-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-09 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-10 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-11 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

Silent Witness Exhibit
2024-10-08 11:30 - 14:30 | Westside Campus Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
SILENT WITNESS EXHIBIT: Come visit our Silent Witness Exhibit from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Westside Campus Center in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The exhibit consists of statues of individuals, across the state of Connecticut, who have died due to acts of domestic and dating violence. All participants will be encouraged to reflect and share ways they can make a difference in the community, both safely and effectively, to help break the cycle of interpersonal violence.
Event hosted by The Center for Empowerment and Education.

Kisses 4 A Cause
2024-10-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
KISSES 4 A CAUSE: Join SigDelts and our furry friends from noon to 4 p.m. at Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus! We will be doing a kisses for a cause event where you can buy some love and treats for them! All of the proceeds go to our loved philanthropy Prevent Child Abuse in America!

Women's Tennis vs. Rhode Island College
2024-10-08 15:30 - 17:30 | Westside Tennis Courts, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN WOMEN’S TENNIS VS. RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE: The Wolves will face Rhode Island College at 3:30 p.m. at the Westside Courts. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Women's Soccer vs. New Jersey City University
2024-10-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN WOMEN’S SOCCER VS. NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY: The Wolves will face New Jersey City University at 4 p.m. at the Westside Athletic Complex. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Dear Black Men
2024-10-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Westside Campus Center North Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
DEAR BLACK MEN: Come enjoy a beautiful, heartfelt moment for the Black men on this campus from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center North Ballroom.

Visiting Artist Lecture - Jon Sideriadis
2024-10-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Visual & Performing Arts Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT, 06811
VISITING ARTIST LECTURE WITH JON SIDERIADIS, ILLUSTRATOR: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, 11 a.m., Visual & Performing Arts Center, Room 144, Westside campus. Free & open to the public. Limited seating available – RSVP required at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-jon-sideriadis-illustrator-tickets-938810496467
Jon Sideriadis is an award-winning illustrator, author, and educator; a creator of fantasy art and world-building. From 2018 through 2023, he was Coordinator and Professor of the Illustration Program at the University of New Haven. Previously, he taught at several universities and colleges, including UCONN and Hartford Art School. He has also taught world-building and art history in Rhodes, Greece, and has lectured and held workshops throughout the East Coast. Currently, he is an adjunct professor at Tunxis Community College, allowing for more time in his studio.
Jon’s work has been published in film, television, video games, novels, comics, album art, board games, and trading cards. As an in-house and freelance illustrator, Jon has worked with many clients, including Hasbro, Dwarven Forge, Goodman Games, and Hit Point Press. He has also worked in Hollywood as a creature-effects artist and sculptor on feature films including Godzilla and Underworld Evolution. His artwork has been shown in solo and group exhibitions throughout the country, and he is a frequent guest of honor at illustration conventions.
Jon is the author and illustrator of an original mythology series called Astromythos, and he is currently completing the second book in the series. He has also written and illustrated a fifth-edition D&D adventure book, published by Hit Point Press, called Lair of the Spider Lord. Jon received his B.F.A. in illustration from Rhode Island School of Design, and his M.F.A. in Illustration from Hartford Art School. @jonsideriadis

Collaboration General Assembly
2024-10-09 11:30 - 12:30 | Westside Campus Center Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
COLLABORATION GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Join us for the Collaboration General Assembly! An SGA-organized event for clubs and organizations to explore new avenues for working together. This event is all about building a stronger sense of community on campus through shared goals and cooperative initiatives. From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom.

Virtual Handshake Information Session
2024-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual event
VIRTUAL HANDSHAKE INFORMATION SESSION: The Career Success Center will host virtual Handshake Information Sessions throughout the fall semester. Learn about Handshake and how it is the most effective way to find employment opportunities. Event is free and open to all students and alumni. Register through Handshake to acquire the virtual meeting login information. Questions? Email careersuccess@wcsu.edu or call (203) 837-8263.
Upcoming sessions:
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 3 to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 9, noon to 1 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 7, 10 to 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2 to 3 p.m.

Men's Soccer vs. Kean University
2024-10-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN MEN’S SOCCER VS. KEAN UNIVERSITY: The Wolves will face Kean University at 4 p.m. at the Westside Athletic Complex. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Midterm Meditation
2024-10-09 17:15 - 18:15 | Housing – Grasso Hall
MIDTERM MEDITATION: Keep your grades up and your stress down with Midterm Meditation! Partnered with the IHHS center and hosted from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. in Grasso Hall (on the Westside campus), come out for some chocolate mediation before midterms begin .Mediation is an age-old skill used to calm down the nervous system and find balance. Meditation can be a great tool for relaxing during midterms, so come join us!

JLA Alumni Career Panel
2024-10-09 17:30 - 19:30 | White Hall 127, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
JLA ALUMNI CAREER PANEL: Come listen to JLA alumni stories at a guided career panel and Q&A from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 127 of White Hall on the Midtown campus..

Legally Blonde The Musical - Student Previews
2024-10-09 20:00 - 22:30, 2024-10-10 20:00 - 22:30 | MainStage Theatre, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL – STUDENT PREVIEWS: A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, “Legally Blonde The Musical” follows the transformation of Elle Woods from sorority girl to Harvard law student, tackling stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances, this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! At 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct.. 9 and 10, in the MainStage Theatre of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/legally-blonde-the-musical-tickets-925331901627?
No refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. Purchase tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/student-previews-legally-blonde-the-musical-tickets-1003190899987 or at the VPAC box office.

Flu Shot Clinic
2024-10-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Westside Campus Center Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
FLU SHOT CLINIC: Danbury Department of Health and Human Services will be on site from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom offering Flu shots for students, faculty and staff. No appointment needed. Bring your insurance card.

Addressing the "All Students" Question
2024-10-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
ADDRESSING THE “ALL STUDENTS” QUESTION: Join us again for this FREE webinar, that addresses some common issues that arise when doing HSI work. In this webinar we explore a thought-provoking, burning question that we often hear: “Why should we focus on and center our Latinx/e students? What about all students?”
We will discuss the different ways we go about answering this question, the different reasons it comes up, and offer you ideas on how you might address this question in your own context. Bring your colleagues: the information is geared toward anyone working in an emerging or current HSI (and much of the discussion is relevant to MSIs as well!) See you there! From noon to 1 p.m. Join the webinar at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuf-2tqT0uGdxsJ92IMqzxWww5S9H1ij1V#/registration

Women's Tennis vs. Albertus Magnus College
2024-10-10 15:30 - 17:30 | Westside Tennis Courts, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN WOMEN’S TENNIS VS. ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE: The Wolves will face Albertus Magnus College at 3:30 p.m. at the Westside Courts. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Sip, Paint and Read
2024-10-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Midtown Student Center Restaurant, 181 White St., Danbury, CT, United States
SIP, PAINT & READ: Come relax before midterms! Want to relax a little bit? Come paint with CSO x LASO from 6-8 p.m. in the former cafeteria in the Midtown Student Center, then come down to the open mic in the Wolves Den from 8-10 p.m.
Also, an amazing raffle for two bookstore gift cards. Food and materials provided!

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Higher Education
2024-10-11 08:00 - 17:00 | CT
THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON HIGHER EDUCATION: This single-day event is a collaboration between the Society for North American Scholars (SNAS) and WCSU. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming numerous facets of higher education, including teaching, learning, administrative operations, and student support services. The third SNAS Interdisciplinary Research Conference aims to explore AI’s diverse impact on higher education institutions globally and its implications for students, faculty, administrators, and stakeholders. We invite WCSU faculty, staff, and students to attend this conference. We encourage you to submit your papers and register for the event, which will take place at the Westside campus on Oct. 11, 2024.
