Women's Lacrosse vs. the Keene State College
2026-04-25 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN WOMEN’S LACROSSE VS. KEENE STATE COLLEGE: The Wolves will face Keene State College at 1 p.m. at the Westside Athletic Complex. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Softball vs. UMass Dartmouth
2026-04-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Westside Softball Field, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT, United States
WESTCONN SOFTBALL VS. UMASS DARTMOUTH: The Wolves will face UMass Dartmouth at 1 p.m. at the Westside Softball Field. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Rhinoceros
2026-04-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-25 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Studio Theatre, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
RHINOCEROS: Presented in the Studio Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus, April 17 – 26.

Rhinoceros
by Eugène Ionesco
translated by Derek Prouse
Director: Sal Trapani
Click here to learn more about the production and to select other performance dates/times.

About the Show
A small town is besieged by one roaring citizen who becomes a rhinoceros and proceeds to trample on the social order. As more citizens are transformed into rhinoceroses, the trampling becomes overwhelming. One sane man, Berenger, remains, unable to change his form and identity. The sublime is confused with the ridiculous in this savage commentary on the human condition.
Accessible seating is available in limited quantity, please email Eric Gomez, VPAC Events Coordinator at gomeze@wcsu.edu to inquire about accessible seating. You may also call the box office at (203) 837-3266.
WCSU student tickets are $10 and are available for purchase at the VPAC box office.
No refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. The venue recommends purchasing your tickets in advance at wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com.
“Rhinoceros” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

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WCSU Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band
2026-04-25 15:00 - 16:30 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WCSU WIND ENSEMBLE AND SYMPHONIC BAND: Wind Ensemble directed by Fernando Jimenez and Symphonic Band directed by Matthew Doiron. At 3 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus.
**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**
NOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $10; Tickets purchased at the door are $15.

Softball vs. UMass Dartmouth
2026-04-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Westside Softball Field, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT, United States
WESTCONN SOFTBALL VS. UMASS DARTMOUTH: The Wolves will face UMass Dartmouth at 3 p.m. at the Westside Softball Field. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

"Hurricane" Written by Logan Perrault - New Works Series
2026-04-25 17:00 - 19:00 | VPAC, Room 334, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
“HURRICANE”: “Hurricane” is a play written by Logan Perrault. We will have a staged reading of it in Room 334 of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus at 5 p.m.

WestFest Kickoff and WestDaze Music Festival
2026-04-25 18:00 - 21:00 | O’Neill Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTFEST KICKOFF AND WESTDAZE MUSIC FESTIVAL: Join PAC in collaboration with HRL for WestFest Kickoff & WestDaze Music Festival from 6-9 p.m. in the Feldman Arena of the O’Neill Center on the Westside campus. There will be live music, raffles, free food, free t-shirts, novelties, club tabling, and more!

WCSU Orchestra and Concert Chorale
2026-04-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WCSU ORCHESTRA AND CONCERT CHORALE: WCSU Orchestra directed by Fernando Jimenez and Concert Chorale directed by Jeremy Wiggins. At 3 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus.
**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**
NOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $10; Tickets purchased at the door are $15.

Poor Yorick: Writer's Open Mic
2026-04-26 15:00 - 17:00 | The Market at the Meetinghouse, 602 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield, CT
POOR YORICK – WRITERS’ OPEN MIC: Join WCSU’s Department of Creative & Professional Writing Program for a Writers’ Open Mic with Pop-up Book Shop and Featured Reader, interim Writing Center Coordinator and MFA graduate Cameron Phillips, from 3-5 p.m. at The Market at The Meetinghouse, located at 602 Ridgebury Road in Ridgefield — just a 12-minute drive from the WCSU Westside campus!
Hosted by Poor Yorick, the program’s literary journal, this event celebrates both WCSU’s lifelong community of writers and the vibrant literary voices of the Greater Danbury Area. We’re excited to share our program’s long-standing tradition of these open mics with the local community beyond the boundaries of our campus with an evening of storytelling, poetry, and prose of every kind at The Market at The Meetinghouse. This event will feature a Pop-up Book Shop hosted by Rainy Day Paperback Exchange of Bethel, offering a curated selection of used books.
Featured Reader: Cameron Phillips
Cameron Phillips earned her MFA with concentrations in fiction and editing from Western Connecticut State University, where she currently teaches composition and works as the interim coordinator of the Writing Center. Her short speculative fiction has appeared in 100-Foot Crow, Factor Four Magazine, and more.
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This event is open to the public! All writers are welcome to read their works* and all readers invited to sit back and enjoy!
*Please note: Current WCSU MFA students will receive priority for reading opportunities.

Dinner and a Movie
2026-04-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
DINNER AND A MOVIE: From 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus.
Stay after for a special Q&A with one of the actors from “Up and Down the River,” a Mohegan History Film for America at 250.
Dinner tickets are $12.80 and are available in advance or at the Berkshire Dining main register. No ticket is required for the movie. Register at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/berk-movie-and-dinner-

WestFest Bingo
2026-04-27 20:00 - 21:30 | Westside Campus Center Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTFEST BINGO: Join PAC for our retro-style WestFest Bingo at 8 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom. Have the chance to win a Wii, Bluetooth Jukebox, Air Hockey Table, and more!

Inclusive School Safety Practices for Students with Disabilities
2026-04-28 08:30 - 15:45 | Southern Connecticut State University, Michael J. Adanti Student Center, Room 325, 345 Fitch Street, New Haven, CT
INCLUSIVE SCHOOL SAFETY PRACTICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES – PROFESSIONAL EVENT: The Connecticut Center for School Safety and Crisis Preparation at Western Connecticut State University, in collaboration with Southern Connecticut State University, will present a statewide professional event focused on advancing safe, inclusive practices for students with disabilities.
This free, full-day event brings together educators, school mental health providers, school resource officers, disability advocates, families, and community partners to explore evidence-based strategies that promote student safety while honoring accessibility, dignity, and equity. Participants will gain practical tools, research-informed approaches, and real-world perspectives to support inclusive safety planning, threat assessment, and effective cross-disciplinary collaboration in schools.
The program features nationally recognized leaders in school safety, disability advocacy, and mental health, along with interactive breakout sessions tailored to professional roles. Together, we will examine how to strengthen school safety systems while ensuring that students with disabilities are supported, understood, and included.
The event will take place at the Southern Connecticut State University Michael J. Adanti Student Center, Room 325, 345 Fitch Street in New Haven.

8 a.m. – Sign-in opens; coffee available
8:30–8:35 a.m. – Welcome and announcements
8:35–8:40 a.m. – Welcome from State Representative Jennifer Leeper, Chair of the CT Education Committee
8:40–9:10 a.m. – Keynote: Dr. Christina Cipriano, Director, Education Collaboratory at Yale and Associate Professor, Yale Child Study Center on Be Unapologetically Impatient: The Mindset Required to Change the Way We Do Things
9:15–10:30 a.m. – Morning Plenary: Michele Gay, M.S., Co-Founder & Executive Director, Safe and Sound Schools on Especially Safe: An Inclusive Approach to Safety Preparedness
10:45 a.m.–noon – MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Breakout 1 – Especially Safe: Safety Planning for Students with Disabilities provided by Michele Gay – Practical strategies for developing inclusive, trauma-informed safety plans that support students with disabilities through accessibility, collaboration, and equity.
Breakout 2 – Threat Assessment and Disability: Case Studies and Best Practices, provided by Dr. Dewey Cornell – Explore real-world cases using the CSTAG model, with a focus on applying threat assessment fairly and effectively when students with disabilities are involved.
Breakout 3 – Best Practices for Police Interactions with Students with Autism, provided by Dr. Stephanie Leite –Learn communication strategies, de-escalation techniques, and approaches that promote safe, respectful school-based interactions.
noon–1 p.m. – Lunch and networking (boxed lunch provided)
1–2:15 p.m. – AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Please note: Breakout 4 and Breakout 6 are Repeat Sessions of the morning offerings.
Breakout 4 – Especially Safe: Safety Planning for Students with Disabilities provided
by Michele Gay – Practical strategies for developing inclusive, trauma-informed safety plans that support students with disabilities through accessibility, collaboration, and equity.
Breakout 5 – Student Panel: Lived Experiences in Accessibility and School Safety, with Facilitator: Elisabeth Morel – Hear directly from students about how safety policies and school environments impact accessibility, inclusion, and belonging.
Breakout 6 – Best Practices for Police Interactions with Students with Autism, provided by Dr. Stephanie Leite – Learn communication strategies, de-escalation techniques, and approaches that promote safe, respectful school-based interactions.
2:30–3:45 p.m. Closing Plenary: Research and Best Practices in Threat Assessment for Students with Disabilities presented by Dr. Dewey Cornell
🎤 Presenters:
Dr. Christina Cipriano, Director, the Education Collaboratory at Yale and Associate Professor, Yale Child Study Center;
Dr. Dewey Cornell, Developer of the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) and Professor of Education, University of Virginia;
Dr. Stephanie Leite, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Forensic Intelligence, LLC;
Michele Gay, M.S., Co-Founder & Executive Director, Safe and Sound Schools;
Elisabeth Morel, M.Ed., C.A.G.S., Director, AccessAbility Services, Western Connecticut State University.

Register to attend at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/inclusive-school-safety-event-tuesday-april-28-2026

Health, Fitness and Wellness Fair
2026-04-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Berkshire Hall Gym, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELLNESS FAIR: From noon to 3 p.m. in the Gym in Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus.
• HPX 470 project presentations
• Information tables
• Local vendors
• Various Fitness & Wellness demos
• Demonstrations
FREE FOOD! GIVEAWAYS!
VISIT WITH…
Kittens Baby Goats
Therapy Dogs
HOSTED BY:
Recreation & IHHS
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Mindfulness at the Library
2026-04-28 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
MINDFULNESS AT THE LIBRARY: Feeling stressed this semester? Having trouble finding calm amidst assignments, classes, and other responsibilities? We’ve got just the program for you!
Join Prabha Makayee in the Ruth Haas Library for a meditation series running through the Spring 2026 semester! Prabha seeks to help build new perspectives and develop paradigm shifts in how we navigate challenges and practice des-escalation and self-regulation strategies.
Find Prabha on the first floor of the Haas Library on the Midtown campus from 3 to 5 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday that the Haas Library is open.

MMI Mock Interview
2026-04-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
MINORITIES IN MEDICINE MMI MOCK INTERVIEW: MM is partnering with Dr. Bickerstaff and Dr. Joseph, PGY-2 OBGYN Residents from Danbury Hospital. Members will have the chance to undergo a mock interview that will be evaluated by both residents rotating. This is a great opportunity to practice your interview skills, especially for medical school.
Most medical schools are formatted through an MMI format, where Dr. Bickerstaff and Dr. Joseph will ask standardized questions on a 1-1 basis, with small 5-minute sessions. Here are the provided resources to look over to ensure that your resume is prepared and you understand what an MMI format is:
https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/what-it-s-participate-multiple-mini-interviews-mmis
https://hpp.dartmouth.edu/application-process/interview-process/multiple-mini-interviews-mmi
https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/resources/create-a-strong-resume/
This event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. in Rooms 102 & 130 of the Haas Library on the Midtown campus. The residents will arrive at 6 p.m., however we ask students to come at 5 p.m. Please be mindful that these are residents taking their time to conduct interviews; therefore, we encourage everyone to come prepared and be ready to engage professionally. After the interviews, we will all debrief about what went well and what can be improved.
Please RSVP to https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=vC1i4bqUrUiHu6fygHTuPX9C0ZohkZ1NnIWqyfVtHFpUN0VBWklGUkhBQzAwMVlPWkJRUVlKTVhQNi4u

Heritage Pinch Pots with the Author and Artist
2026-04-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
HERITAGE PINCH POTS WITH THE AUTHOR AND ARTIST: Caldecott medalist illustrator Rebecca Lee Kunz and author Andrea L. Rogers (“Cherokee Nation”) will lead a book reading, Q&A, and a discussion on incorporating your family heritage/culture into artwork, paired with a demonstration on how to make and engrave your own clay pinch pot. This event is free and open to the public. From 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Ruth Haas Library on the Midtown campus.
Register at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/heritage-pinch-pots-library-presentation-

Books for this event are available from Byrd’s Books in advance and at the event for signing. http://bit.ly/3O75POp

WestConn Wednesdays
2026-04-29 08:00 - 17:00
WESTCONN WEDNESDAYS: Starting Wednesday, Oct. 1, we’re launching WestConn Wednesdays — a new weekly tradition to show our Wolves pride and strengthen our community by wearing gear weekly, enjoy a discounted lunch the first Wednesday of each month.
This isn’t just a spirit day. It’s a chance for faculty, staff, and students to come together, celebrate what makes us distinctively WestConn, and build the connections that make our campuses feel like home.
WestConn Wednesdays continue all year long — just wear your WestConn blue and orange to show your Wolves pride. Show off your gear on social media and tag #WestConnWednesday to be eligible for one of several prizes each week.
WestConn Wednesdays are about more than gear — they’re about belonging. By coming together weekly, we can weave stronger connections across campus and celebrate our university spirit.

Visiting Artist Lecture
2026-04-29 11:00 - 12:00 | VPAC Room 144, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
VISITING ARTIST LECTURE WITH HANGAMA AMIRI, INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTIST:
Wednesday, April 29, 11 a.m.
Visual & Performing Arts Center, room 144, WCSU, Westside campus
Free & Open to the Public. Limited Seating Available – RSVP required. Reserve tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-hangama-amiri-interdisciplinary-artist-tickets-1980479671009.
Hangama Amiri, born in Peshawar, Pakistan, is an Afghan-Canadian artist. She works predominantly in textiles to explore ideas of home and the impact of gender, social norms, and geopolitical conflict on women’s lives in Afghanistan and the diaspora. Using a painterly approach to color and materials, she examines how everyday objects, such as a passport, a vase, and celebrity postcards, are imbued with cultural memory and carry political and personal significance.
Amiri earned her M.F.A. from Yale University in 2020. She received her B.F.A. from NSCAD University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and was a Canadian Fulbright and Post-Graduate Fellow at Yale’s School of Arts and Sciences in 2015-2016. Last year, she was shortlisted for the 2025 Sobey Art Award, Canada’s premier contemporary visual arts prize, in an exhibition at the National Gallery of Canada.
Amiri’s work has been shown nationally and internationally since 2017, with solo shows in the U.S., Canada, Italy, France, Germany, and the UK. Recent exhibitions include the Esker Foundation, Calgary; Toronto Biennial 2024; Mönchehaus Museum Goslar, Germany; Aga Khan Museum, Toronto; and Sharjah Biennial 15, United Arab Emirates. In 2023, her solo exhibition “A Homage to Home” was held at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, with a published catalog. It was reviewed by The New York Times, and traveled to the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in Kansas City. Amiri is a recipient of multiple grants, awards, and artist residencies, along with work in public collections, including the Denver Art Museum.

Spring Street Fest
2026-04-29 11:30 - 16:00 | Midtown REC Field, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
SPRING STREET FEST: Join SGA, Sodexo, the ICA Office, along with BSU, ACSA, and BSWA at the Spring Street Fest! 🎉 There will be food trucks, games, and lots of fun for everyone to enjoy. Come grab something to eat from crowd favorites like El Taco Loco, Wheel of Fortune, Don Empanadas, and Wild Sips.
We’ll also be giving out free shirts and food vouchers to students while supplies last, so make sure you come early!
The Street Fest will be from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Midtown Rec Field near the Science Building, and it will be a celebration of culture, community, and amazing food.

Drag Show
2026-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Westside Campus Center Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
DRAG SHOW: Join PAC and the WCSU Pride Center for our Drag Show during WestFest Kickoff! Get the chance to see amazing Queens perform along with Rosé from RuPaul’s Drag Race at 7 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom.

Permaculture Garden Opportunities
2026-04-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Permaculture Garden, 181 White St., Danbury
PERMACULTURE GARDEN OPPORTUNITIES: Join members of the Jane Goodall Center and Roots & Shoots in the university’s Permaculture Garden adjacent to the Science Building on the Midtown campus. Please bring water and wear clothes that can get dirty. Gloves and tools will be provided! From 2 to 3 p.m. on April 2, 16 and 30; and May 7.

Thursday, April 2, 2-3 p.m. – Plant early spring crops
Thursday, April 16. 2-3 p.m. – Weed and thin spring crops
Thursday, April 30. 2-3 p.m. – Transplant native seedlings
Thursday, May 7. 2-3 p.m. – Plant for summer.

Women's Lacrosse - LEC Semi-Finals
2026-04-30 15:30 - 17:30 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN WOMEN’S LACROSSE IN THE LEC SEMI-FINALS: The top-ranked Wolves will play in the LEC Semi-Finals at 3:30 p.m. at the Westside Athletic Complex. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.
The Western Connecticut State University women’s lacrosse team, coached by Rachael Griffith (3rd Season), has qualified for the Little East Conference (LEC) Championship Tournament for the 25th time and the 17th year in a row. Defending LEC Champion WestConn is the top in the six-team field, having won the regular season crown with a perfect 8-0 record in conference play, and has earned a bye into the semifinal round when the Wolves will host either the Plymouth State University Panthers or the University of Massachusetts-Boston Beacons on Thursday, April 30 at 3:30 p.m. The Wolves finished the 2025 regular season with a 13-3 overall record, its seventh full season of double digit victories in a row, and dominated league opponents with seven double-digit victories and an eight win by seven goals. Admission on Thursday is free and the game will be followed by an LEC Men’s Lacrosse Semifinal game at 7 p.m.

Stem Jeopardy!
2026-04-30 17:30 - 20:00 | Science Building 125, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
STEM JEOPARDY!: This will be a fun club vs. club competition where teams will compete for a chance to win a $100 gift card for their organization. It will be a jeopardy game containing questions related to STEM. From 5:30 to 8 p.m. in Room 125 of the Science Building on the Midtown campus.

29th Annual Jazz Fest
2026-04-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
29TH ANNUAL JAZZ FEST: Join us for day one of the WCSU Jazz Fest featuring Jazz Combos and Ensemble.

This event is sponsored by the WCSU Jazz Club and WCSU SGA. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/29th-annual-jazz-fest-featuring-vocal-jazz-jazz-combos-jazz-ensemble-tickets-1984623186375
No refunds or exchanges are permitted, all sales are final.
Click here to view other 2025 Jazz Fest events, including special guest TBD, trumpet, WCSU Alumni Combo and more!
**Free tickets for Faculty, Staff and WCSU Students are available at the VPAC box office located in the VPAC lobby – a valid WCSU ID is required at the time of purchase**
NOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $15 plus fees; Tickets purchased at the door are $20.

Men's Lacrosse - LEC Semi-Finals
2026-04-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN MEN’S LACROSSE IN THE LEC SEMI-FINALS: The Wolves will play in the LEC Semi-Finals at 7 p.m. at the Westside Athletic Complex. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

WestFest Open Mic
2026-04-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Wolves Den (MT Student Center, lower level), 181 White St., Danbury, CT
WESTFEST OPEN MIC: Join us for our WestFest Open Mic Night from 8-10 p.m. in the Midtown Student Center Wolves Den! The theme is based on our WestFest theme, “Through the Decades,” so dressing up to whichever decade from the 50s-2000s is highly encouraged!

Kathwari Graduate Fellowship
2026-05-01 08:00 - 09:00 | Kathwari Honors House, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
KATHWARI GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP: We are pleased to invite eligible graduate students to apply for the Kathwari Graduate Fellowship. This fellowship supports WestConn undergraduate alumni who are now pursuing graduate studies at WestConn by providing financial assistance and professional development opportunities.
More information can be found here: www.wcsu.edu/sgics/kathwari-graduate-fellowship/
Fellowship Benefits: Recipients receive a stipend of $4,000 per year ($2,000 per semester) for up to four consecutive semesters.
The application is currently open, and the deadline for Fall 2026 is May 9, 2026.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the fellowship or your application, please feel free to contact Diane BenBella at benbellad@wcsu.edu or by phone at (203) 837-8003.
We encourage all eligible graduate students to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to support your graduate studies at WestConn!
