25 Years Stronger: Looking Back, Moving Forward - A Retrospect of the Anti-Sexual Violence Movement
2026-04-22 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
25 YEARS STRONGER – LOOKING BACK, MOVING FORWARD – A RETROSPECT OF THE ANTI-SEXUAL VIOLENCE MOVEMENT: The Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion is promoting this virtual event from Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence.
Join us as we commemorate 25 years of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, honoring the strength of survivors and the advocates who have worked to end sexual violence.
This presentation will reflect on the history of the movement, the progress made over the past quarter century, and the work that remains to build safer, more supportive communities.
This virtual event is from 2 to 3 p.m. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XX2jRKV2SkaCz-D7UmOPjw

CPR/BLS
2026-04-22 15:00 - 16:00 | White Hall 127, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
CPR/BLS: Minorities in Medicine is collaborating with Pre-PA on another opportunity to renew or become certified in basic life support! Both clubs worked to have more seats available than at prior events. This is a fundamental training course where, no matter what field you work in, these techniques can potentially save someone’s life and help advance your career.
Mark your calendar for 3 to 5 p.m. in Room 127 of White Hall on the Midtown campus. Rebecca hosts this event from CPred, located in Brewster, New York.
This event is first-come, first-served! Contact oliveirarosa001@wcsu.edu to RSVP.

Psychology Student Association General Meeting
2026-04-22 15:30 - 16:30 | Warner Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING: Join PsychAlliance and attend our biweekly meetings to help plan department events; get involved on campus; and network with professors, professionals in the field, and your fellow psychology majors!
Our spring semester meetings will be held every other Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m., starting on 1/28 in Room 319 of Warner Hall on the Midtown campus.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to psychalliance@wcsu.edu or send us a message on Instagram wcsupsychalliance.

Baseball vs. Wesleyan University
2026-04-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Westside Baseball Field
WESTCONN BASEBALL VS. WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY: The Wolves will face Wesleyan University at 4 p.m. at the Westside Baseball Field. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Virtual Financial Aid Workshop
2026-04-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual event
VIRTUAL FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP: WCSU recognizes the important role that finances play in making your decision of school of choice. WCSU is a public institution that prides itself in access and affordability and we want to ensure that you are provided with all the information you need to make that decision. Please join us virtually for an Important Financial Aid Update at 6:30 p.m.
Register to attend at https://westconn.my.salesforce-sites.com/events/targetX_eventsb__events#/esr?eid=a0aNt00000QX55BIAT

Climate and Human Civilization Lecture Series
2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Science Building 219, 181 White St., Danbury
CLIMATE AND HUMAN CIVILIZATION: Eleventh annual series of lectures for the general public on climate change. Professors will team up with students to present the latest information on climate change and its effects on our lives and future. From 7 to 8 p.m. in Room 219 of the Science Building on the Midtown campus. The public is invited. For information, email Dr. Mitch Wagener at wagenerm@wcsu.edu.
Upcoming schedule:
Monday, 3/23: The Ethics and Economics of Human Survival
Dr. Mitch Wagener with student Lindsay Kirkness
Tuesday, 3/31: The Political Economy and Geopolitics of Climate Change
Dr. Jayson Funke
Tuesday, 4/7: Reimagining Public Transportation
Dr. Rotua Lumbantobing with multiple students
Tuesday, 4/14: The Hidden Harms of Our Tech World
Dr. Anna Malavisi with student Kate Jackson
Wednesday, 4/22: The Calm Before the Swarm: Mosquitoes in a Changing Climate
Dr. Zach Popkin-Hall with student Terrence Spofford

Howls of Hope: Joy As An Act of Resistance
2026-04-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
HOWLS OF HOPE – JOY AS AN ACT OF RESISTANCE: Performances By: Centerstage, The Fourth Wall, ENCORE, & the Writing Department
“Wolves Walk” around the perimeter of Midtown campus
Food and refreshments will be provided!
From noon to 2 p.m. in Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus.
If you need any accommodations for this event, please contact the Racial Justice Coalition at rjc@wcsu.edu

Mindfulness at the Library
2026-04-23 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.

Senior Portfolio Exhibition
2026-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Art Gallery, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WCSU 2026 SENIOR PORTFOLIO EXHIBITION: On View April 23 – May 10, 2026
OPENING RECEPTION:
Thursday, April 23, 6-8 p.m.
Gallery Hours: Tues–Fri, noon–4 pm; Sat–Sun, 1–4 p.m.
The Gallery at the Visual & Performing Arts Center, Westside campus
The WCSU Department of Art presents the Senior Portfolio Exhibition each spring as a capstone experience for students pursuing the B.A. or B.F.A. in Art in one of four areas of concentration: graphic design, illustration, photography and studio arts: painting. This year’s exhibition will feature six art majors with a concentration in graphic design, four in illustration, six in studio arts, and two in photography. The following 2026 B.A. or B.F.A in Art candidates will show selected works:
• Graphic Design: Brooks Baldwin; Danielle Cruz (B.F.A.); Tessa Hilford (B.F.A.); April Maher; Cayden Nadolny-Pallatto (B.F.A.); Kamiyah Stackhouse
• Illustration: Yandra Arias; Hannah Huminski; Amy Nozius; Gracen Regan
• Painting: Ian Clifford; Anna Jordan; Bianca Makaj; Leah Sadler; Divya Saini; Tom Wolff
• Photography: Lenee Brown and Anastasiia Vladymyrenko (B.F.A.)
For more information, contact the Department of Art at (203) 837-8403. RSVP at www.eventbrite.com/e/wcsu-2026-senior-portfolio-exhibition-tickets-1987457755648.

Angélica Maria (LatinX Storyteller)
2026-04-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Westside Campus Center Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
ANGÉLICA MARIA (LATINX STORYTELLER): Angélica María is an internationally touring Chicana poet & musician originally from Los Angeles. Her work focuses on blending literary and musical landscapes to heal intergenerational wounds and reclaiming ancestral feminine power. This work has brought her across the country as a Tedx speaker, and as a finalist for the National Poetry Slam 2018.
Her work has been featured in the L.A Times, The Breakbeat Poets Anthology: LatiNEXT (2020) on Haymarket Books and Puma. She has been invited to bring poetic and musical presentations to countless universities across the U.S including Harvard University and Yale University, amongst others. Wearing multiple hats as a producer, writer and composer, her music is a healing modality, combining a poetic lyrical style, storytelling and smooth soundscape to create a powerful listening experience.
This dynamic offering merges keynote storytelling with live spoken word and original poetry performance that speaks on themes of culture, identity, and empowerment. It creates an immersive journey through narrative, emotion, and rhythm — illustrating how creativity becomes a vessel for healing and resilience.
From 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom.

Kathwari Graduate Fellowship
2026-04-24 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!

Graduate Virtual Information Sessions
2026-04-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
GRADUATE VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS: At Western Connecticut State University, we are committed to helping you achieve your goals with flexible, high-quality graduate programs designed to enhance your career opportunities and personal growth.
Our Virtual Information Sessions provide an opportunity to connect with faculty and program coordinators to learn more about our graduate programs. Whether you are exploring your options or ready to apply, these sessions will give you valuable insights into program structure, curriculum, admission requirements, and career prospects.
Join us to discover how a WestConn graduate degree can help you stand out in today’s competitive job market. Register for an upcoming virtual information session and take the first step toward achieving your academic and professional aspirations!
Click here to register for a virtual information session.

April 2026

Wednesday, 4/8/2026, 4 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security – Virtual Information Session Link.
Friday, 04/24/2026, 6 PM EST – Master of Health Administration – Click this link to join the information session.
Friday, 04/24/2026, 1 PM EST – Master of Business Administration MBA – Click this link to join the information session.

SGA Senate
2026-04-24 14:00 - 15:30 | White Hall 127, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
SGA SENATE: SGA hosts its weekly Senate meetings on Fridays from 2-3:30 p.m. All students are encouraged to attend! The meeting this week is in Room 127 of White Hall on the Midtown campus.

Kathwari Spring Seminars - An Evening with Rhett Miller
2026-04-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
KATHWARI SPRING SEMINARS – AN EVENING WITH RHETT MILLER: Friday, April 24, 7 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. This is a ticketed event. Rhett Miller is an icon of Americana and contemporary songwriting. In addition to 13 albums with Old97s, he has released 10 solo albums — most recently “A lifetime of riding by night,” which he wrote and recorded just before recently undergoing and recovering from vocal cord surgery. Miller is the creator of the Wheels Off podcast, for which he has interviewed many of the greats of contemporary Americana music as well as authors, screenwriters, comedians, designers, and other creatives about “the messy reality of creative life.” In 2025, he received with Old97s the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association.
Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-rhett-miller-tickets-1980892179834.
A limited number of free tickets are available to the WCSU community with ID at the VPAC Box Office until March 31 .

Rhinoceros
2026-04-24 20:00 - 22:00, 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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Women's Lacrosse vs. the Keene State College
2026-04-25 13:00 - 15:00 | 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/.

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
