WCSU Events

Mindfulness at the Library
2026-03-31 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-02 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-07 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Climate and Human Civilization Lecture Series
2026-03-31 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-07 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

WHM - Hot Topic
2026-03-31 20:00 - 22:00 | Campus & Student Centers
WHM – HOT TOPIC: Join us for a HOT TOPIC conversation where we’re diving into the controversial, the unspoken, and the real experiences of women.
And we’re not stopping there 👀🎁 We’ll have exciting giveaways, surprise prizes, and a table FULL of self-care products you’ll actually love!!

WestConn Wednesdays
2026-04-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-08 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
2026-04-01 11:00 - 12:00 | VPAC Room 144, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
VISITING ARTIST LECTURE WITH GLENN GOLDBERG, PAINTER:
Wednesday, April 1, 11 a.m.
Visual & Performing Arts Center, Room 144, Westside campus
Free & Open to the Public. Limited Seating Available – RSVP required. Reserve tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-glenn-goldberg-painter-tickets-1980476598820
Glenn Goldberg is a NYC artist and musician who was born in Bronx, New York. He studied at the New York Studio School and earned his B.A. and M.F.A. degrees from Queens College, CUNY. He has taught at Cooper Union, New York Studio School, and Queens College, where he was Professor and Chair of Graduate Studio Art. He also has been a panelist and visiting artist for numerous M.F.A. painting programs in the U.S. In June of this summer, he will teach at Umbria Contemporary Arts in Italy, a new art center and school in the medieval village of Monte Castello di Vibio.
A recipient of many awards, Goldberg has received grants from the Edward Albee Foundation, the Guggenheim Foundation, the Joan Mitchell Foundation, Sharpe-Walentas, Urban Glass, and the National Endowment for the Arts. His work has been reviewed in The New York Times, LA Times, New Yorker, and Chicago Tribune, among others. In “Hyperallergic,” art historian Jennifer Samet described his paintings as “ethereal,” as a “meeting point of the ordinary and the other.”
Goldberg is a member of The National Academy of Design and is currently represented by Chris Sharp in Los Angeles and The Approach in London. He has shown extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe, with work in many museum collections, including: the Whitney Museum of American Art; the Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Guggenheim Museum; the Brooklyn Museum; the National Gallery of Art; and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles.

Spring 2026 Career Fair
2026-04-01 15:00 - 18:00 | Danbury Fair Mall – Center Court, 7 Backus Ave., Danbury, CT
SPRING 2026 CAREER FAIR: WCSU students and alumni are invited to the Spring 2026 Career Fair hosted by the WCSU Career Success Center and Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce. The fair will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Danbury Fair Mall, Lower Level (snow date 4/8/26). This is a great opportunity for students to meet with employers, make connections, and discover internships, part-time and full-time jobs for your career. Whether you’re a student, alumni, or community member, this is the perfect time to discover your next career move.

SGA Town Hall
2026-04-01 17:00 - 19:00 | White Hall 127, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
SGA TOWN HALL: This is your chance to meet your next student leaders and WCSU. Come out, ask questions, and learn more about where SGA is headed for the upcoming year. Everyone is welcome, we hope to see you there! From 5 to 7 p.m. in Room 127 of White Hall on the Midtown campus.

Provost's Distinguished Lecture Series - Advancing Knowledge Through Dialogue and Discovery
2026-04-01 17:30 - 19:30 | President’s Reception Room, Westside Classroom Building 218, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
PROVOST’S DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES – ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE THROUGH DIALOGUE AND DISCOVERY: This series brings leading voices from across disciplines to share their insights, scholarship, and vision with our community. All talks will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the locations specified below. The public is invited.
Wednesday, Nov. 19: Dr. Neeta Connally, CSU Professor of Biology and Director, WCSU Tickborne Disease Prevention Laboratory “How to Be a Bad Host: Preventing Lyme Disease When There are More Ticks in More Places”
Science Building, Room 125, Midtown campus
Wednesday, Feb. 25: Terrence P. Dwyer, JD/MFA
“Criminals, Clients, Curricula, and Creativity”
Ives Concert Hall, White Hall, Midtown campus
Wednesday, April 1: Dr. Brian Clements, Professor and Director of the Kathwari Honors Program
“The Marketplace of Campo de’ Fiori, or What is Poetry?”
Westside Classroom Building, Room 218 – President’s Reception Room
A reception will follow each lecture, offering a chance for conversation and connection.
Learn more at www.wcsu.edu/academics/provosts-distinguished-lecture/.

Five Years North: Film Screening
2026-04-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Midtown Student Center Theater, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
FIVE YEARS NORTH – FILM SCREENING: Join us for a screening of “Five Years North,” a powerful documentary that follows a young immigrant’s journey navigating life, challenges, and the pursuit of a better future in the United States. This event aims to raise awareness about the experiences of immigrant communities while creating space for reflection, learning, and connection among students. At 5:30 p.m. in the Midtown Student Center Theater.
🎬 Free popcorn will be provided
🎟️ Free and open to all WCSU students
Hosted by WCSU Beyond Borders.

Permaculture Garden Opportunities
2026-04-02 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.

National PB and J Day
2026-04-02 16:00 - 20:30 | Berkshire Hall and Westside Campus Center Dining, Danbury, CT
NATIONAL PB & J DAY: In celebration of National PB & J Day, there will be peanut butter and jelly French toast served as a dinner option from 4 to 8:30 p.m. in Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus and at Westside Campus Center Dining.

Unveiling Courage Art Exhibition: Every Step Matters
2026-04-02 17:00 - 20:00 | The Center for Family Justice, 753 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
UNVEILING COURAGE ART EXHIBITION – EVERY STEP MATTERS: The Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion is promoting this event from The Center for Family Justice.
“Unveiling Courage” is about raising awareness for and empowering survivors of sexual violence. The event will take place on April 2 from 5-8 p.m. at the CFJ main office, 753 Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport, inside the old daycare space due to upcoming construction. This year, the exhibition, titled “Every Step Matters,” will focus on the healing journey that individuals impacted by sexual violence take to go from victims to survivors. Both survivors and allies can submit art, and forms of art accepted include painting, sculpture, craft, ceramic, photograph, spoken word, mosaic, collage, dance, music, etc.
Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdniCz4YBvU8SQ2AxZb70zXVsrc6IEXhbfI4UC2-Zkq2EH1pw/viewform

Day of Reflection
2026-04-03 - 2026-04-05
DAY OF REFLECTION: University closed; no classes.

Den Talk on Accessibility
2026-04-03 21:00 - 22:30 | Westside Classroom Building 518, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
DEN TALK ON ACCESSIBILITY: The 4th Wall puts on events called Den Talks, which are socratic seminar-style group discussions where students can come and learn about topics they might not know much about. This is a great way for students to learn from their peers. This Den Talk will be about accessibility and its relationship to interpersonal relationships and broader society. From 9 to 10:30 p.m. in Room 518 of the Westside Classroom Building.

Baseball vs. University of Southern Maine
2026-04-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Westside Baseball Field
WESTCONN BASEBALL VS. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE: The Wolves will face the University of Southern Maine at noon at the Westside Baseball Field. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Men's Lacrosse vs. VSU Castleton
2026-04-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN MEN’S LACROSSE VS. VSU CASTLETON: The Wolves will face VSU Castleton at 1 p.m. at the Westside Athletic Complex. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Baseball vs. University of Southern Maine
2026-04-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Westside Baseball Field
WESTCONN BASEBALL VS. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE: The Wolves will face the University of Southern Maine at 3 p.m. at the Westside Baseball Field. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Baseball vs. University of Saint Joseph
2026-04-06 15:30 - 17:30 | Westside Baseball Field
WESTCONN BASEBALL VS. UNIVERSITY OF SAINT JOSEPH: The Wolves will face the University of Saint Joseph at 3:30 p.m. at the Westside Baseball Field. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

SAAM: Day of Action
2026-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
SAAM DAY OF ACTION: The SAAM (Sexual Assault Awareness Month) Day of Action is the first Tuesday of April, a day to start the month with visible, coordinated actions to raise awareness and show support for survivors of sexual violence. Sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and The Center for Empowerment and Education. From noon to 1 p.m. in Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus.

Virtual Internship Information Session
2026-04-07 12:30 - 13:15 | Virtual event
VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP INFORMATION SESSION: Do you need to complete an internship before graduation, but aren’t sure where to start? The Career Success Center is hosting a Virtual Internship Information Session for WCSU students of ALL MAJORS. You’ll learn about applying for an internship, the requirements you need before applying, tips for finding and securing opportunities, and much more! Register on Handshake at https://wcsu.joinhandshake.com/login to receive login link.
If you have any questions, please email Katherine Corsillo at corsillok@wcsu.edu
Sessions are scheduled for:
Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 12, at 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 7, at 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 7, at 12:30 p.m.

Pre-Health Alumni Panel
2026-04-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Science Building 125, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
PRE-HEALTH ALUMNI PANEL: Come learn from alumni that either just got accepted to their health path or are current health practitioners.
We will have a social hour after the panel with pizza. From 4 to 5 p.m. in Room 125 of the Science Building on the Midtown campus. RSVP at https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=vC1i4bqUrUiHu6fygHTuPe3Dy-_VwlBOq6Kx2occNINURVFBSEExRUVPMVI4SlYyMzNDNFRXWjY0Ny4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl

Culinary Council
2026-04-08 11:30 - 12:30 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
CULINARY COUNCIL: Sodexo invites students to provide feedback on campus dining, and help shape future menus and experiences by joining Culinary Council. The Council will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, and Wednesday, April 8, in the Berkshire Hall Conference Room on the Midtown campus. Participants will be entered to win an Amazon Fire TV 43″ 4-Series.

Inspiring Compassion for Peace
2026-04-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
INSPIRING COMPASSION FOR PEACE: This event, part of the Year of Compassion, serves to honor the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday and seeks to inspire peace. Held at the Ruth Haas Library on the Midtown campus from noon to 4 p.m., it will feature an exhibit and welcome; opening Buddhist prayer; speeches by Dr. John Briggs and Richen Dharlo, a former representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama; and Tibetan performances and videos.
Sponsored by the Kathwari Honors Program, the Tibetan-American Community of Connecticut, and Do Ngak Kumphen Ling Tibetan Buddhist Center for Universal Peace.

Safe Zone Training (Virtual) - Students
2026-04-08 14:30 - 16:30 | Virtual
SAFE ZONE TRAINING (VIRTUAL) – STUDENTS: Safe Zone Trainings are opportunities to learn about LGBTQ+ identities, pronouns, gender, and sexuality, and examine prejudice, assumptions, and privilege. From 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
RSVP by emailing Scott Towers, Pride Center Coordinator, at towerss@wcsu.edu

Psychology Student Association General Meeting
2026-04-08 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. SUNY New Paltz
2026-04-08 15:30 - 17:30 | Westside Baseball Field
WESTCONN BASEBALL VS. SUNY NEW PALTZ: The Wolves will face SUNY New Paltz at 3:30 p.m. at the Westside Baseball Field. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.
