WCSU Events

"Sweeney Todd"
2022-03-05 14:00 - 17:00, 2022-03-05 20:00 - 23:00, 2022-03-06 14:00 - 17:00, 2022-03-06 20:00 - 23:00 UTC | MainStage Theatre, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
“SWEENEY TODD, THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET”:
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Hugh Wheeler
From an adaptation by Christopher Bond
Originally directed on Broadway by Harold Prince
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
Originally produced on Broadway by Richard Barr, Charles Woodward, Robert Fryer, Mary Lea Johnson, Martin Richards in association with Dean and Judy Manos
Directed by Tim Howard
Music directed by Justin P. Cowan
An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to 19th century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett’s luck sharply shifts when Todd’s thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up … and the carnage has only just begun!
Please note that audience members must be masked at all times inside the Visual and Performing Arts Center without exception. In addition, we are enforcing 3 ft. social distancing, and as such, seating inside our theatre is limited to every other seat. Because of the reduced capacity of our theatre, we are asking all patrons to purchase their ticket in advance. Shows are likely to sell out, so do not wait to purchase at the box office before the show. There is no pod seating or reserved seating, it is general admission. Every-other seat inside the theatre will be designated for no seating. There will be no exceptions made to socially distanced seating.
Get tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sweeney-todd-the-demon-barber-of-fleet-street-tickets-247328816147. No refunds are permitted; all sales are final.
Please note that the roles of Beggar Woman and Tobias are double cast. The performance schedule is as follows:
Friday, Feb. 25 – Ariana Locasio as Beggar Woman, Logan Farley as Tobias
Saturday, Feb. 26 – Bella Bosco as Beggar Woman, Beckett Pais as Tobias
Sunday, Feb. 27 – Ariana Locasio as Beggar Woman, Logan Farley as Tobias
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Friday, March 4 – Bella Bosco as Beggar Woman, Beckett Pais as Tobias
Saturday, March 5 – Ariana Locasio as Beggar Woman, Logan Farley as Tobias
Sunday, March 6 – Bella Bosco as Beggar Woman, Beckett Pais as Tobias
“SWEENEY TODD” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Men's Mental Health Awareness
2022-03-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Housing – Newbury Hall
MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS: Join RA Jerry in the Newbury lounge at 4 p.m. to talk and break down the stigmas around men’s mental health.

WCSU Success Kahoot Style
2022-03-06 20:00 - 21:00 | Housing – Litchfield Hall
LH WCSU SUCCESS KAHOOT STYLE: Join RA Alayza in the Litchfield Hall Main Lobby at 8 p.m. Questions will encompass Western activities and resources.

IHHS Center for Wellbeing
2022-03-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-03-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-03-10 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-03-11 10:00 - 15:00 | IHHS Center for Wellbeing, Room 114 White Hall, 181 White St., Danbury
IHHS CENTER FOR WELLBEING: Come into the IHHS Center for Wellbeing in White Hall and stop, catch your breath, rest, and reset yourself We offer many opportunities for rest and relaxation from aromatherapy, coloring and chocolate meditations to guided imagery and breathwork. Take advantage of our offerings of positivity and affirmations and with herbal teas. We invite you to enjoy the peace and serenity of our beautiful space. We are open daily from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Peer Academic Coaching
2022-03-07 16:00 | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
IMPROVE YOUR STUDY SKILLS … WIN A GIFT CARD: Attend Peer Academic Coaching drop-in hours to win! Each week we will be raffling off a $25 Amazon gift card to any students who attend Peer Academic Coaching drop-in hours. Peer Academic Coaches are trained WCSU students who can help you learn effective study skills, improve your time management and organization, build strong academic habits, and connect to helpful campus resources. Peer Academic Coaching is a FREE service for all WCSU students. No appointment necessary, just drop by the TRC on the 2nd floor of the Haas Library during any open-hours for a chance to win!
Peer Academic Coaching Drop-In Hours:
Monday: 4 to 6 p.m. / 5 to 7 p.m. (virtual only)
Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. / 4 to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. / 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (virtual only)
Friday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. / 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. (virtual only)
For more information: https://www.wcsu.edu/trc/home-page/peer-academic-coaching/

Love Across Borders
2022-03-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual event
SACRIFICING FAMILIES: NAVIGATING LAWS, LABOR AND LOVE ACROSS BORDERS: The Social Sciences Speakers series in conjunction with the Kathwari Honors Program, WCSU International Center, UndocuAlly Task Force and the Racial Justice Coalition will host Dr. Leisy Ábrego, Professor and Chair of Chicana/o and Central American Studies at UCLA, for a 5:30 p.m. virtual discussion about “Sacrificing Families: Navigating Laws, Labor and Love Across Borders.” The public is invited. For any questions, send an email to Carina Bandhauer at bandhauerc@wcsu.edu. Register for the discussion at https://wcsu.webex.com/webappng/sites/wcsu/meeting/info/d37d9db798f645d49256b96389d1a0ac?isPopupRegisterView=true

"Tastes of Danbury"
2022-03-08 00:00 - 23:59 | various locations
TASTES OF DANBURY MEAL DEAL – MARCH 2022: CityCenter Danbury is excited to announce a very tasty event scheduled for the month of March – “Tastes of Danbury.”
Looking for a great way to get out and enjoy life while introducing your palate to some delicious food? For only $25, you can enjoy a variety of delicious meals from four different establishments throughout our downtown area! You read that right, one payment of $25 gets you four (4) different meals, and you can go whenever you want through the month of March; that’s less than $10 a meal, talk about savings!!! With so many awesome restaurants to check out, we had to split them into multiple months. We have planned out a slightly gluttonous itinerary, so all you have to do is put on a pair of eating pants – trust us, you’ll need ’em!
To purchase tickets and for more details, please go to the link below!
https://citycenterdanbury.com/event/tastes-of-danbury

Manuela Saenz, Woman Ahead of Her Time
2022-03-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
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

Disney Karaoke Night
2022-03-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Westside Campus Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
DISNEY KARAOKE NIGHT: Join PAC in the Daily Grind at 8 p.m. for a night filled with Disney karaoke! We can’t wait to hear y’all sing your hearts out!

Internship Information Session
2022-03-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Westside Campus Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
INTERNSHIP INFORMATION SESSION: WCSU Students are welcome to attend the Internship Information Session at 10 a.m. hosted by the Career Success Center to learn more about the internship process and opportunities. Register on Handshake at wcsu.joinhandshake.com/edu or for more information contact Deb Manente at manented@wcsu.edu.

STD Testing
2022-03-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Health Services
STD TESTING: Walk-in testing (first come, first served) at Health Services from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
In partnership with Apex Community services we are offering completely free and confidential STD testing every other week.

Ink Art Necklace Novelty
2022-03-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Midtown Student Center, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
INK ART NECKLACE NOVELTY: Stop on by the Midtown Student Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make your own unique necklace using different shapes, ink, colors, and charms! We can’t wait to see you there!

Smoothie Samples
2022-03-09 12:00 - 15:00 | Midtown Student Center Lobby
UPLIFTED BY WELLNESS: CELEBRATE WITH US! It’s all about making more mindful choices and uplifting others on their wellness journeys, too. Join WCSU Dining & WestconnRec. In the MT Student Center Lobby from noon to 3 p.m.
FREE Healthy Smoothies samples!
Join Rec AFTER DARK at 9 p.m. For more details, follow our Instagram @WestconnRec.

Virtual: CCSU Business Career Fair
2022-03-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
VIRTUAL CCSU BUSINESS CAREER FAIR:
Students and Alumni are invited to participate in the Virtual Business Career Fair from 1 to 4 pm. Take the opportunity to meet with employers, learn about their organization and opportunities offered. CCSU will be hosting the fair through Handshake and invited WCSU to attend. Register on Handshake at wcsu.joinhandshake.com/edu. For more information please contact the Career Success Center at careersuccess@wcsu.edu or call 203-837-8263.

StrengthsQuest
2022-03-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual event
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.

Men's and Women's Lacrosse Doubleheader
2022-03-09 16:00 - 21:30 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S LACROSSE DOUBLEHEADER: WestConn men’s lacrosse plays host to St. Joseph’s College of Long Island at 4 p.m. followed by the women’s lacrosse team taking on Western New England University at the Westside Athletic Complex.

Not Anymore Information Session
2022-03-09 17:30 - 18:00 | Virtual
NOT ANYMORE INFORMATION SESSION: Sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Equity and WCSU CaRRT
This 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.
Pre-registration is required at:
https://minierdelgadoj.my.webex.com/webappng/sites/minierdelgadoj.my/meeting/info/e99a8c8473df401aabbac51b2235d9e6?isPopupRegisterView=true

Not Anymore Information Session
2022-03-09 17:30 - 18:00 | Virtual
NOT ANYMORE INFORMATION SESSION: Sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Equity and WCSU CaRRT
This 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.
Pre-registration is required at:
https://minierdelgadoj.my.webex.com/webappng/sites/minierdelgadoj.my/meeting/info/63492791f06a428e8701d103d8013d90?isPopupRegisterView=true

Lucky Charm Bingo!
2022-03-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Westside Campus Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
LUCKY CHARM BINGO: Looking to test your luck? Join PAC at 8 p.m. in the WS cafe to see how lucky you really are!

Clothing Closet
2022-03-10 13:00 - 17:00 | Westside Campus Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING CLOSET IS OPEN: The National Society of Leadership & Success (NSLS) and the Career Success Center invite WCSU students to check out The Professional Clothing Closet for FREE business and interview attire. The PCC is open on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, contact the Career Success Center at 203-837-8263 or email careersuccess@wcsu.edu.

Basket Sale
2022-03-10 20:00 - 21:30 | Westside Campus Center Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
BASKET SALE: Pre-made baskets will be auctioned off from 8 to 9:30 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom by Kappa Chi Alpha.

X-treme Play!
2022-03-10 20:00 - 22:00 | CT
X-TREME PLAY!: PAC is hosting a FREE event at X-treme Play in Danbury! Transportation is not provided. It will be from 8 to 10 p.m., and the link to sign up is in their linktree!

Midtown Coffeehouse
2022-03-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Midtown Student Center Colonial Corner, 181 White St., Danbury, United States
MIDTOWN COFFEEHOUSE: Come down to Colonial Corners for an hour of open mic from 8 to 9 p.m. and then our featured act, Play It By Ear, better known as PIBE Acapella Group from 9 to 10 p.m. Sign up begins at 7:30 p.m. You won’t want to miss this!

Cultural Diversity Training
2022-03-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
CULTURAL DIVERSITY TRAINING: EMBRACING DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE AT WCSU (REFRESHER): Sponsored by the WCSU Office of Diversity and Equity
The (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. It begins at 9 a.m.
3/11/2022 Pre-registration required at:
https://minierdelgadoj.my.webex.com/webappng/sites/minierdelgadoj.my/meeting/info/e22907d8f0084eabb4d8740de9370c4b?isPopupRegisterView=true
