WCSU Events

In-Person ISEP Study Abroad Information Session
2025-09-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Midtown Student Center Room 207, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
IN-PERSON ISEP STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION SESSION: International Services will host in-person Study Abroad Info Sessions each month starting in September:
Monday, 9/15 – 1-2 p.m.
Wednesday, 9/17 – 3-4 p.m.
Thursday, 9/18 – 1-2 p.m.
Monday, 9/22 – 1-2 p.m.
Wednesday, 9/24 – 3-4 p.m.
Thursday, 9/25 – 1-2 p.m.
Tuesday, 9/30 – 1-2 p.m.
Students of all majors are encouraged to attend to learn how to apply for a semester, year-long, or summer study abroad experience. The sessions will be held in Midtown Student Center 207, within Intercultural Affairs. Please email warnerd@wcsu.edu to register – drop-ins are also welcome.

Asian Student Union First Interest Meeting
2025-09-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Campus & Student Centers
ASIAN STUDENT UNION FIRST INTEREST MEETING: ASU’s first meeting of the semester; discuss future events, suggest event ideas, and discover and meet new people. From 2 to 3 p.m. in Room 214 of the Midtown Student Center.

Constitution Day
2025-09-15 14:30 - 16:00 | Midtown Student Center Theater, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
CONSTITUTION DAY: The Macricostas School of Arts & Sciences and the Voices for Liberty Institute are pleased to welcome Nadine Strossen, former president of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), to WCSU to celebrate Constitution Day. A nationally recognized expert on free speech and civil rights, Strossen is the author of many books, including most recently “The War On Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech—And Why They Fail.”
She will discuss current debates about free speech and the history of the American Constitution in conversation with Dr. Howell Williams, Associate Professor of Political Science, followed by a Q&A.
At 2:30 p.m. in the Student Center Theater on the Midtown campus. Refreshments will be served.

Women's Tennis vs. Bard College
2025-09-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Westside Tennis Courts, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN WOMEN’S TENNIS VS. BARD COLLEGE: The Wolves will face Bard College at 4 p.m. at the Westside Courts. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Empowering Leadership Building High-Performance Teams Through Transformational Practices Summary
2025-09-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual event
EMPOWERING LEADERSHIP BUILDING HIGH-PERFORMANCE TEAMS THROUGH TRANSFORMATIONAL PRACTICES SUMMARY: The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is promoting this virtual webinar from HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities).
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will host a webinar, “Empowering Leadership Building High-Performance Teams Through Transformational Practices Summary,” at noon.
This webinar will focus on how to develop high-performance teams through intentional leadership practices that elevate collaboration, mentorship, and inclusive decision-making. Through real-world examples, actionable strategies, and interactive dialogue, this webinar will equip administrators, faculty, and staff with the tools to build leadership pipelines and measure their team’s impact. Attendees will leave with a framework for transformational team development and information to draft an action plan tailored to your institutional needs. This webinar is ideal for anyone looking to build leadership capacity, improve organizational culture, and drive sustainable change on their campus.
The webinar will be presented by David Greene, Ed.D., vice president of student affairs at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.
Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cXaMMpHMTdmygZZnSugj9g?ampDeviceId=e67bf37a-74f5-4908-8042-d2e825d9ec61&ampSessionId=1754512029771#/registration

WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward - Strategy
2025-09-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
WESTCONN EXCHANGE – WEAVING OUR WAY FORWARD – STRATEGY: As we continue shaping WestConn’s path forward, you are invited to join a new series of forums — WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward. These sessions are designed to be interactive, bringing together faculty, staff, and students for open dialogue and feedback as we refresh and finalize important strategies and decisions.
We are excited to offer each exchange in both in-person and virtual formats. You are encouraged to participate in at least one session for each topic. After each session, we will share insights and updates online for additional feedback and engage with shared governance bodies. Throughout the term, there will be numerous opportunities to provide your input through various formats.
WestConn Exchange Schedule

Strategy

Tuesday, September 16 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Virtual
Monday, September 22 | 9:30–10:45 a.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South

Finance

Wednesday, September 17 | 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Virtual
Wednesday, September 24 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South

DEI/Campus Climate Plan

Monday, November 3 | 2–3:15 p.m. | Virtual
Wednesday, November 5 | 3–4:15 p.m.| Campus Center Ballroom South

IT&I/Facilities Renewal Plan

Monday, November 10 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Virtual
Tuesday, November 11 | 9–10:15 a.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South

Register for Each Exchange at: https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/westconn-exchange#registrants

Brief Updates on Our Work
Strategy
Our strategy work is guided by Western Rising 2030 and seeks to integrate multiple planning efforts into one clear direction. I will propose that we center our efforts around three commitments.

Distinctly WestConn – modernizing academics to ensure accessible, career-ready, and affordable pathways.
Strengthen Our Foundations – securing long-term financial sustainability, modernizing infrastructure, and rebuilding trust.
Regional Anchor and Opportunity Engine – positioning WCSU as Connecticut’s largest HSI and a hub for workforce, education, and community development.

Your feedback will be essential as we identify our direction. Together, we will identify the most critical strategies to advance these commitments, establish clear metrics to measure progress, and create structures that hold us accountable across the institution.
Finance
Our financial discussions will focus on mitigation strategies and efforts to close our structural deficit. While we ended FY25 with a $4.5 million surplus and $11.9 million in reserves, these results depended heavily on $24.2 million in one-time system support and temporary measures, meaning the University carried a $23 million structural deficit. Looking forward, our five-year framework projects only modest surpluses in FY26-27 sustained through continued one-time support, before recurring annual deficits of approximately $10.5 million in FY28-FY30 unless new revenues and deeper efficiencies are achieved. Addressing this challenge will require careful attention to personnel costs, vendor renegotiations, shared services, and revenue diversification through housing, dining, grants, philanthropy, and auxiliary ventures. As I have reviewed our finances more closely, I have found the situation to be more complex than I initially anticipated—an unsurprising reality in today’s higher education environment, but one that underscores the importance of transparent communication, difficult choices, and collective action. To move forward, we need everyone—faculty, staff, students, and partners—actively engaged in identifying opportunities for reallocation and investment, generating new revenues, and ensuring that decisions remain aligned with our academic mission and long-term sustainability.
IT&I/Facilities Renewal
We are finalizing a three-year renewal plan that outlines more than $54 million in proposed state bond funding to strengthen WestConn’s physical and digital foundations. This plan directly connects facilities and technology investments to our academic mission and student experience. Your engagement is essential as we refine these priorities and design strong advocacy efforts with state leaders and partners. Together, we can build the infrastructure and technology that will power WestConn’s future.
DEI & Campus Climate Plan
Our DEI Master Plan 2025-2030 builds on recent momentum — hiring new leadership, strengthening recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff, and expanding culturally sustaining supports for students. The plan emphasizes creating a more inclusive campus climate, improving infrastructure for Hispanic and other underrepresented students, and embedding equity as a design principle across academics and student life. A key part of this work is being transparent about our challenges while also recognizing and replicating our successes as leverage points. Together, these insights will guide strategies that are both honest about where we must improve and bold in building on what already works. At the forum, we will provide an update on the plan and seek your input on how best to advance strategies that foster belonging, equity, and accountability across the institution.
These forums are not simply updates — they are an exchange of ideas and perspectives. Your input will directly shape our efforts as we move into this next chapter of renewal and growth. I hope you will join the conversation or provide input in other ways.

Alpha Delta Pi Vision Board Night
2025-09-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Westside Campus Center Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
ALPHA DELTA PI VISION BOARD NIGHT: Let’s talk dreams, goals, and sisterhood with Alpha Delta Pi! From 4 to 6 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom.

Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia Night
2025-09-16 20:30 - 21:30 | Housing – Litchfield Hall
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH TRIVIA NIGHT: All are welcome to join RA Josiah and Director of Inclusion and Belonging Joshua Sumrell (InterCultural Affairs Office), for a fun evening celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with trivia on Hispanic/Latinx history, culture, music, art, and more. Learn something new, make new friends, celebrate hispanic/latinx culture and get a chance to win a prize! From 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Litchfield Hall on the Midtown campus.

Visiting Artist Lecture - Will Hutnick, Interdisciplinary Artist/Curator
2025-09-17 11:00 - 12:00 | VPAC Room 144, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WCSU MFA VISITING ARTIST LECTURE WITH WILL HUTNICK, INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTIST/CURATOR:
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, 11 a.m.
Visual & Performing Arts Center, Room 144, WCSU, Westside campus
Free & Open to the Public, Limited Seating Available
RSVP to reserve a seat at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-will-hutnick-interdisciplinary-artistcurator-tickets-1579131447669
Will Hutnick is an artist and curator based in Sharon, Connecticut. He received his M.F.A. from Pratt Institute and his B.A. from Providence College. He is a 2021 Artist Fellow in Painting from the New York Foundation for the Arts and a recipient of grants from the Berkshire Taconic Foundation and the Foundation for Contemporary Arts.
Hutnick’s work has been featured in The New York Times, New American Paintings, and Hyperallergic. He has had solo exhibitions at McDonough Museum of Art at Youngstown State University, Geary Contemporary, Handwerker Gallery at Ithaca College, Pamela Salisbury Gallery, Elijah Wheat Showroom, Standard Space, and Providence College Galleries. Group exhibitions include: Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art, High Noon, Hollis Taggart, 1969 Gallery, and Heaven Gallery.
Hutnick has been awarded artist-in-residencies at Yaddo, Elizabeth Murray Artist Residency, Vermont Studio Center, and others. He has also been a curator-in-residence at Benaco Arte and Trestle Projects, and has curated exhibitions at SPRING/BREAK Art Show, Pratt Institute, and the Wassaic Project. From 2015 to 2020, Hutnick was one of the co-directors of Ortega y Gasset Projects, an artist-run collective and exhibition space in Brooklyn. He is currently the Director of Artistic Programming at the Wassaic Project, a nonprofit organization that uses art and art education to foster positive social change.

Roots & Shoots Fall Introduction Meeting
2025-09-17 11:00 - 12:00 | White Hall 029, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
ROOTS & SHOOTS FALL INTRODUCTION MEETING: Roots & Shoots will be kicking off the semester with our first meeting of the fall. We will be going over some information about the garden and our projects for this season, as well as going through our events for this semester, and doing some brainstorming for things we may want to add. We will also be introducing the information for our biggest event this year, which is Earth Day, and beginning to think about the logistics of our project! From 11 a.m. to noon in Room 029 of White Hall on the Midtown campus.

WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward - Finance
2025-09-17 11:00 - 12:15 | Virtual
WESTCONN EXCHANGE – WEAVING OUR WAY FORWARD – FINANCE: As we continue shaping WestConn’s path forward, you are invited to join a new series of forums — WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward. These sessions are designed to be interactive, bringing together faculty, staff, and students for open dialogue and feedback as we refresh and finalize important strategies and decisions.
We are excited to offer each exchange in both in-person and virtual formats. You are encouraged to participate in at least one session for each topic. After each session, we will share insights and updates online for additional feedback and engage with shared governance bodies. Throughout the term, there will be numerous opportunities to provide your input through various formats.
WestConn Exchange Schedule

Strategy

Tuesday, September 16 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Virtual
Monday, September 22 | 9:30–10:45 a.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South

Finance

Wednesday, September 17 | 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Virtual
Wednesday, September 24 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South

DEI/Campus Climate Plan

Monday, November 3 | 2–3:15 p.m. | Virtual
Wednesday, November 5 | 3–4:15 p.m.| Campus Center Ballroom South

IT&I/Facilities Renewal Plan

Monday, November 10 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Virtual
Tuesday, November 11 | 9–10:15 a.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South

Register for Each Exchange at: https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/westconn-exchange#registrants

Brief Updates on Our Work
Strategy
Our strategy work is guided by Western Rising 2030 and seeks to integrate multiple planning efforts into one clear direction. I will propose that we center our efforts around three commitments.

Distinctly WestConn – modernizing academics to ensure accessible, career-ready, and affordable pathways.
Strengthen Our Foundations – securing long-term financial sustainability, modernizing infrastructure, and rebuilding trust.
Regional Anchor and Opportunity Engine – positioning WCSU as Connecticut’s largest HSI and a hub for workforce, education, and community development.

Your feedback will be essential as we identify our direction. Together, we will identify the most critical strategies to advance these commitments, establish clear metrics to measure progress, and create structures that hold us accountable across the institution.
Finance
Our financial discussions will focus on mitigation strategies and efforts to close our structural deficit. While we ended FY25 with a $4.5 million surplus and $11.9 million in reserves, these results depended heavily on $24.2 million in one-time system support and temporary measures, meaning the University carried a $23 million structural deficit. Looking forward, our five-year framework projects only modest surpluses in FY26-27 sustained through continued one-time support, before recurring annual deficits of approximately $10.5 million in FY28-FY30 unless new revenues and deeper efficiencies are achieved. Addressing this challenge will require careful attention to personnel costs, vendor renegotiations, shared services, and revenue diversification through housing, dining, grants, philanthropy, and auxiliary ventures. As I have reviewed our finances more closely, I have found the situation to be more complex than I initially anticipated—an unsurprising reality in today’s higher education environment, but one that underscores the importance of transparent communication, difficult choices, and collective action. To move forward, we need everyone—faculty, staff, students, and partners—actively engaged in identifying opportunities for reallocation and investment, generating new revenues, and ensuring that decisions remain aligned with our academic mission and long-term sustainability.
IT&I/Facilities Renewal
We are finalizing a three-year renewal plan that outlines more than $54 million in proposed state bond funding to strengthen WestConn’s physical and digital foundations. This plan directly connects facilities and technology investments to our academic mission and student experience. Your engagement is essential as we refine these priorities and design strong advocacy efforts with state leaders and partners. Together, we can build the infrastructure and technology that will power WestConn’s future.
DEI & Campus Climate Plan
Our DEI Master Plan 2025-2030 builds on recent momentum — hiring new leadership, strengthening recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff, and expanding culturally sustaining supports for students. The plan emphasizes creating a more inclusive campus climate, improving infrastructure for Hispanic and other underrepresented students, and embedding equity as a design principle across academics and student life. A key part of this work is being transparent about our challenges while also recognizing and replicating our successes as leverage points. Together, these insights will guide strategies that are both honest about where we must improve and bold in building on what already works. At the forum, we will provide an update on the plan and seek your input on how best to advance strategies that foster belonging, equity, and accountability across the institution.
These forums are not simply updates — they are an exchange of ideas and perspectives. Your input will directly shape our efforts as we move into this next chapter of renewal and growth. I hope you will join the conversation or provide input in other ways.

Tied Together with Alpha Delta Pi
2025-09-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Berkshire Hall Lawn, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
TIED TOGETHER WITH ALPHA DELTA PI: Come add some color to your day! Tie dye shirts with the sisters of ADPi from noon to 2 p.m. on the Berkshire Hall lawn, Midtown campus.

Internship Information and Walk-in Hours
2025-09-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
INTERNSHIP INFORMATION AND WALK-IN HOURS: Looking for an Internship? We Can Help!
Do you need to complete an internship before graduation but aren’t sure where to start? Whether you’re exploring opportunities or just have a few questions, we’ve got you covered!
Stop by during our Internship Information Walk-In Hours at Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus from 2 to 4 p.m. to get answers and guidance.
You’ll learn about:
How to apply for an internship at WCSU
The requirements you need before applying
Tips for finding and securing opportunities
And much more!
If you have any questions, please email Katherine Corsillo at corsillok@wcsu.edu

In-Person ISEP Study Abroad Information Session
2025-09-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Midtown Student Center Room 207, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
IN-PERSON ISEP STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION SESSION: International Services will host in-person Study Abroad Info Sessions each month starting in September:
Monday, 9/15 – 1-2 p.m.
Wednesday, 9/17 – 3-4 p.m.
Thursday, 9/18 – 1-2 p.m.
Monday, 9/22 – 1-2 p.m.
Wednesday, 9/24 – 3-4 p.m.
Thursday, 9/25 – 1-2 p.m.
Tuesday, 9/30 – 1-2 p.m.
Students of all majors are encouraged to attend to learn how to apply for a semester, year-long, or summer study abroad experience. The sessions will be held in Midtown Student Center 207, within Intercultural Affairs. Please email warnerd@wcsu.edu to register – drop-ins are also welcome

Graduate Virtual Information Sessions
2025-09-17 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

September 2025

Thursday, 9/4/2025, 6 PM EST – MS in Counselor Education –
Saturday, 9/13/2025, 11 AM EST – MS in Addiction Studies –
Wednesday, 9/17/2025, 5 PM EST – Doctor of Nursing Practice –
Wednesday, 9/17/2025, 5 PM EST – MS in Nursing –
Thursday, 9/18/2025, 7 PM EST – Master of Music –
Wednesday, 9/24/2025, 4 PM EST – MS in Integrative Biological Diversity –
Wednesday, 9/24/2025, 2 PM EST – Master of Arts in Teaching –

October 2025

Thursday, 10/2/2025, 6 PM EST – MS in Counselor Education –
Monday, 10/6/2025, 6 PM EST – MS in Addiction Studies –
Monday, 10/6/2025, 1 PM EST – MS in Homeland Security –
Tuesday, 10/7/2025, 1 PM EST – Master of Business Administration MBA –
Monday, 10/13/2025, 6 PM EST – Master of Health Administration –
Tuesday, 10/21, 2025, 9 AM EST – International Applicant –
Tuesday, 10/21/24, 5 PM EST – EdD in Instructional Leadership –

November 2025

Tuesday, 11/4/2025, 6:30 PM EST – MS in Applied Behavior Analysis –
Thursday, 11/6/2025, 6 PM EST – MS in Counselor Education –
Thursday, 11/20/2025, 7 PM EST – Master of Music –

December 2025

Thursday, 12/4/2025, 6 PM – MS in Counselor Education –

Meet and Greet Pre-Health Office
2025-09-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Science Building 219, 181 White St., Danbury
MEET AND GREET PRE-HEALTH OFFICE: Come meet the pre-health advisors from 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 219 of the Science Building on the Midtown campus.

Bone Marrow Donor Registry Drive
2025-09-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Berkshire Hall Lawn, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
BONE MARROW DONOR REGISTRY DRIVE: Come to the Berkshire Hall lawn on the Midtown campus between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to donate peripheral blood stem cells. You can help change the life of someone with blood cancer or another blood disorder. Learn more about the process and the impact you could have as a donor at https://college.bethematch.org/get-in-the-game/. (Rain location: inside Berkshire Hall)

Mindfulness at the Library
2025-09-18 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 Fall 2025 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 3rd Floor of the Haas Library on the Midtown campus from 3 to 5 p.m. on these dates: Sept. 18, Sept. 23, Oct. 14, Oct. 18, Nov. 4, Nov. 6, Nov. 18 and Nov. 20.

Hispanic Heritage Month Campus Cuisine
2025-09-18 16:30 - 19:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CAMPUS CUISINE: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special one-night, restaurant-style dining experience from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in Berkshire Dining Hall on the Midtown campus. Enjoy bold, authentic flavors from across Latin America while experiencing the lively sounds of a mariachi band. This cultural celebration brings our campus community together through food, music, and tradition. Open to all students for the cost of one meal swipe + $5.

Alpha Delta Pi Cookie Decorating
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Warner Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
ALPHA DELTA PI COOKIE DECORATING: Come decorate cookies with the sisters of Alpha Delta Pi and learn more about our sisterhood! The best decorated cookies will win a prize! From 6 to 8 p.m. in Warner Hall on the Midtown campus.
For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, please contact Lia Reynolds at reynoldsli@wcsu.edu

Day of Service
2025-09-19 08:00 - 13:00 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
DAY OF SERVICE: WestConn will celebrate its 11th Day of Service. Kickoff starts at 8 a.m. on the Westside campus.

Go to www.wcsu.edu/community-service/western-day-of-service/ to learn more.

Parents and Family Weekend
2025-09-19 17:00 - 2025-09-20 20:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
PARENTS AND FAMILY WEEKEND: Friday, Sept. 19, and Saturday, Sept. 20
All activities are optional.
*Schedule subject to change
WestConn Parents and Family Weekend Give Back
We are encouraging families attending Parents and Family Weekend to donate to Wally’s Cupboard, our on-campus food pantry, to help make sure students in need have access to free and healthy food options. By making a donation, your student will be entered in a raffle to win a WCSU Bookstore book voucher for up to $500* for the upcoming spring 2026 term. There are two ways to donate. Make a monetary donation through Wally’s Cupboard Donation Form, or you can purchase items directly from the Amazon Wish List. Please send confirmation of your donation to parents@wcsu.edu.
*The book voucher is non-transferable and can only be used to purchase/rent required textbooks available through the WCSU Bookstore. The book voucher will cover the cost of purchasing/renting required textbooks up to $500. Please note, book vouchers count as a financial resource to the books/supplies component of the cost of education budget and in some instances may affect or be affected by a student’s financial aid offer.
Overnight Accommodations: View list of local hotels with special room rates.
Restaurant Discounts: The following restaurants have partnered with WestConn for Parents and Family Weekend to provide a special discount on Friday, Sept. 19, and Saturday, Sept. 20. Simply inform staff as you’re seated that you are participating in WestConn’s Parents and Family Weekend to receive the discount.
• J. Law Kitchen & Craft Bar – 10% discount off the bill
• TK’s American Cafe – 10% discount off the bill
Other Local Eateries – View list of local restaurants
Things To Do in the Area:
Danbury Fair Mall
Round1 Bowling & Arcade
Target
Danbury Railway Museum
Tarrywile Park and Mansion
Local breweries include: Charter Oak Brewing, Broken Symmetry, Elicit Brewing, Nod Hill Brewery, Housatonic River Brewing
Blue Jay Orchards
Escape 101
Danbury Irish Festival

Friday, Sept. 19 schedule:
*Please park in the 5th Ave. Garage, Midtown campus
5 – 7:30 p.m. – Berkshire Hall Lobby, Midtown campus – Parents and Family Weekend Check-In
5 – 8 p.m. – Berkshire Hall Lobby and Bill Williams Gymnasium, Midtown campus – *Minute to Win It Games – Cup Stack, Bottle Color Match, Water Bottle Flip; *Basketball Challenge – Lay-up, Free Throw, 3-Pointer, Half-Court Shot; Yard Games in the Gym; Letters to Students for Finals Week; Board Game Mix and Mingle with Snacks from Dining Services
*Contest winners to receive a Bookstore gift card
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Berkshire Hall Lobby, Midtown campus – Ice Cream Bar

Saturday, Sept. 20 schedule:
9:30 – 10 a.m. – Westside Campus Center Lobby, Parents and Family Weekend Check-In
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Westside Marketplace, Westside Campus Center, Breakfast and Welcome Remarks from President Bernal at 10:30 a.m.
*Sponsored by the Office of the President
11:30 a.m. – noon – Westside Campus Observatory, Planetarium Show! Join us in the Westside Campus Observatory for a 30-minute, live tour of the September night sky. Check-in at 11:15 a.m. Show begins promptly at 11:30 a.m. *Must reserve a spot, max capacity is 40. To reserve your spot, please submit the Parents and Family Weekend Planetarium Ticket form.
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Westside Campus Access Road
• Inflatables and Games
• Mini-Golf
• Photobooth
• Music from the WXCI Campus Radio
• Yard Games
• Tie Dye T-shirts hosted by Fraternity & Sorority Life
• Bookstore Pop-Up (located outside of the Westside Athletic Complex)
• Twins BBQ food truck (Items available for purchase)
WestConn Athletics
9:30 a.m., Women’s Soccer, Westside Athletic Complex
1 p.m., Football, Westside Athletic Complex – *By registering for and attending Parents and Family Weekend, you’ll receive complimentary tickets to the football game! Tickets can be retrieved at Will Call.
6 p.m., Women’s Field Hockey, Westside Athletic Complex
*DISCLAIMER: Anyone visiting the fitness room must be 18 years or older. This is a special circumstance because the facility is not open to the general public on a consistent basis. Guests attending the parents programs may use the facilities for the day.

Learn more at www.wcsu.edu/parents/parents-family-weekend/.
For questions or accommodations, please reach out to Assistant Dean of Students, Nick Canzano, via email at canzanon@wcsu.edu

WXCI General Staff Meeting
2025-09-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Midtown Student Center 202, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
WXCI GENERAL STAFF MEETING: Come join us for our FIRST GENERAL STAFF MEETING of the semester!! We’ll be discussing how to get involved with the station, the road to becoming a DJ, committees and more!!! From 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 202 of the Midtown Student Center.

Women's Soccer vs. Plymouth State University
2025-09-20 09:30 - 11:30 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN WOMEN’S SOCCER VS. PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY: The Wolves will face Plymouth State University at 9:30 a.m. at the Westside Athletic Complex. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Fall 2025 Planetarium Show
2025-09-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Observatory and Planetarium, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
FALL PLANETARIUM SHOW: The Biology Department at Western Connecticut State University is hosting Fall Planetarium Shows at the WCSU Westside Campus Observatory, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury.
The planetarium shows will be held on:
Saturday, Sept. 20, at 1 p.m.: Autumn Skies (A Tour of the Autumn Night Sky)
Saturday, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m.: Halloween Skies (Reimagining the Constellations as Halloween Characters)
Saturday, Nov. 15, at 1 p.m.: Fall Stars and Meteors (Get Ready for the Leonid Meteor Shower)
Saturday, Dec. 6, at 1 p.m.: Winter Light (Stars and Symbols of the Winter Solstice)
Link to register below:
https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/wcsu-planetarium-shows-fall-2025

Football vs. Gettysburg College
2025-09-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN FOOTBALL VS. GETTYSBURG COLLEGE: The Wolves will face Gettysburg College at 1 p.m. at the Westside Athletic Complex. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and children 12-under; WCSU students are free with ID. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Field Hockey vs. Wilkes University
2025-09-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN FIELD HOCKEY VS. WILKES UNIVERSITY: The Wolves will face Wilkes University at 6 p.m. at the Westside Athletic Complex. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Pollinator Talk
2025-09-21 12:00 - 14:30 | Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary, 8 Commerce Road, Newtown, CT
POLLINATOR TALK: WCSU Professor of Biology Dr. Mitch Wagener will talk about butterflies, birds and more from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary, 8 Commerce Road in Newtown. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more and register at www.cvhfoundation.org/event/butterflies-birds-blossoms/.
