WCSU Events

Corazón en ritmo
2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | VPAC, Room 334, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
CORAZÓN EN RITMO: Join us for a fun Salsa and Bachata Workshop night! There will be raffles for record players and vinyls! From 7 to 9 p.m. in Room 334 of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus.

Rhinoceros
2026-04-18 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-19 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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Suture 101
2026-04-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Science Building 142, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
SUTURE 101: Minorities in Medicine is hosting another hands-on session led by Dr. Chioma Odukwe Enu, DPM, FACFAS, a podiatric surgeon affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital and Podiatrists of Fairfield & North Haven. This is a great opportunity to interact directly with a practicing surgeon and learn a fundamental clinical skill used in healthcare. This workshop will introduce you to the basics of suturing, including the materials, techniques, and proper handling of instruments. The event will be held at 1 p.m. in Room 142 of the Science Building on the Midtown campus. This event is first-come, first-served! Contact oliveirarosa001@wcsu.edu to RSVP.

WCSU Chamber Singers and University Singers
2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WCSU CHAMBER SINGERS AND UNIVERSITY SINGERS: Chamber Singers and University Singers 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.

Eat Smart, Move Strong with Wally's Cupboard
2026-04-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
EAT SMART, MOVE STRONG WITH WALLY’S CUPBOARD: Build-your-own Pre-Workout snack
Choose from ingredients like: Bananas, peanut butter, yogurt, granola, oats, nuts, and dried fruit.
Follow one of our recipes or create your own.
From noon to 2 p.m. in Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus.

Survivor Art Gallery
2026-04-20 13:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-21 11:00 - 2026-04-22 16:00 | Westside Campus Center North Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
SURVIVOR ART GALLERY: The Center for Empowerment and Education will host its annual Survivor Art Gallery for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) on Monday, April 20, from 1 – 7 p.m., and Tuesday, April 21, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom. This event will showcase students’ and community members’ paintings, drawings, photography, poems, stories, and more that exemplify their story of abuse, assault, trauma, healing and survival. The event is free and open to the public!
SUBMIT YOUR ART: If you are interested in submitting artwork, please fill out the submission form using this link: qr.link/6XoJem
Please contact Ann Marie, Volunteer & Survivor Engagement Coordinator, at Annmarie.m@thecenterct.org if you are in need of any accommodations, have questions, or need more information.
When and where do I submit my art? After completing the submission form, you can submit artwork to our main office (2 West St, Danbury) during business hours Monday-Friday (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) OR our campus office in the Student Health and Wellness Center, which is attached to Newbury Hall (Office 106) on the Midtown campus.
Please note: You MUST email or text the Systems Liaison, Rachel, at rachel.k@thecenterct.org (475 )279-7441 to coordinate drop offs to the WCSU campus office.
You can email written submissions (writing and/or poetry) to Volunteer & Survivor Engagement Coordinator: Annmarie.m@thecenterct.org and Ann Marie can print it out to be displayed at the gallery. Please note: We can only print images/ artwork up to 8 1/2 x 11.

DEI Listening Session
2026-04-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Westside Campus Center South Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
DEI LISTENING SESSION: Join Student Government Association (SGA) and the Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion for this open forum for our community to share their experiences at WestConn related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. At 5 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom.

You Are Grounded!!
2026-04-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
YOU ARE GROUNDED!!: Join the Institute for Holistic Health Studies in Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and learn about being grounded!! (No, you do not have to stay in your room — this is about being grounded in Mother Nature!!) Research has shown that spending time in Nature (some call it Vitamin N) has a wealth of health benefits. We know that plants give off oxygen that we need, but other compounds released by trees, grasses, and shrubs have beneficial effects on our bodies, minds, and spirits. These chemical compounds, called phytochemicals, can help to reduce blood pressure, reduce stress and anxiety and stimulate and strengthen our immune systems
In addition, simply by taking off our rubber-soled shoes and standing in the grass (or standing in the sand at the beach ) we are able to absorb the ions and energy of the earth — we are grounded in Mother Nature! This earth energy helps to counteract some of the stressors of fluorescent lights and other pollutants of modern-day buildings. Some call this practice “Earthing” or “Grounding” So come and learn about grounding — and get grounded yourself!

Civic Life in Hat City: Place-Based Approaches to Civic Engagement
2026-04-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
CIVIC LIFE IN HAT CITY – PLACE-BASED APPROACHES TO CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: Please join us for a two-part workshop for faculty and students entitled “Civic Life in Hat City: Place-Based Approaches to Civic Engagement.” Supported with a grant from Project Pericles, these interactive workshops will explore how Danbury’s history as “Hat City” can be used to strengthen interdisciplinary, place-based civic learning at WCSU.
Together, we will examine labor, collective action, and environmental justice through local history and work collaboratively to imagine a flexible “Hatters” learning module that can be adapted across disciplines.
The workshops will be held on Tuesday, March 10, and Tuesday April 21, at 2 p.m. in Haas 508, the CELT Collaboration Space in the Ruth Haas Library on the Midtown campus. Snacks and coffee will be provided.
Faculty and students from all disciplines are welcome. No prior background in local history is required — just an interest in civic learning, experiential pedagogy, and interdisciplinary teaching.

Workshop One, March 10: This multidisciplinary workshop introduces faculty and selected students to civics education through Danbury’s history as the “Hat City.” We will begin with a candid SWOT analysis of interdisciplinary teaching and learning at WCSU, asking what an engaged, experiential, interdisciplinary curriculum could look like — particularly for first-year students — and what obstacles currently stand in the way. After establishing opportunities and challenges, we will explore the rise of the hatting industry, the development of labor unions, and the role of collective action in addressing economic and political conflict. Together, the sessions use local industrial history to examine democratic participation, power, and civic responsibility, and make a case for incorporating local history and community into the first-year experience.
Workshop Two, April 21: Building on the first workshop, this session examines the environmental and social consequences of Danbury’s hatting industry and their relevance for the community today. We begin by discussing industrial pollution, environmental degradation, and the ways marginalized communities have challenged ecological harm and advocated for more sustainable futures. We then shift to curriculum design, asking what a “Hatters” learning module might look like and how place-based lessons drawn from local history can be made accessible and meaningful for WCSU students. The workshop emphasizes translating historical insight and humanistic inquiry into civic learning, conflict resolution, and political efficacy.
Workshop outcomes:
1. Articulate a clear model for place-based civic education
2. Apply historical case studies to contemporary civic engagement
3. Produce draft curriculum materials grounded in our local context
4. Identify actionable strategies for interdisciplinary implementation at WCSU
Register to attend here

Mindfulness at the Library
2026-04-21 15:00 - 17:00, 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.

Baseball vs. Rhode Island College
2026-04-21 15:30 - 17:30 | Westside Baseball Field
WESTCONN BASEBALL VS. RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE: The Wolves will face Rhode Island College at 3:30 p.m. at the Westside Baseball Field. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

2026 Honors Convocation
2026-04-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
2026 HONORS CONVOCATION: A combined Honors Convocation Ceremony for the Ancell School of Business, Macricostas School of Arts & Sciences, School of Professional Studies, and School of Visual, Performing & Communication Arts will be held at 5 p.m. in Ives Concert Hall in White Hall on the Midtown campus.

WestConn Wednesdays
2026-04-22 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.

Earth Day 2026 with the WCSU Libraries!
2026-04-22 10:00 - 17:00 | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
EARTH DAY 2026 WITH THE WCSU LIBRARIES: Join us for a full day of events as we celebrate Earth Day 2026 in the Haas Library on the Midtown campus! Events, talks, crafts, activities and the chance to win a pack of four passes to the Norwalk Maritime Aquarium! All events will be held on the first floor of Haas Library.
ALL DAY (10 a.m.- 5 p.m.): Wildflower seed balls, Citizen Science kits, Student Art exhibits, food pantry donations, electronic recycling, seedling kits and more!
Noon – 1 p.m.: GUEST SPEAKER CHRISTINE PALM! Join us in the Ruth Haas Library for a talk on hope in the context of sustainability and the environment from Christine Palm, founder of The Active Voice.
1 – 2 p.m.: STUDENT ROUNTABLE! Following Christine’s talk, stick around for an open discussion on Hope, climate change, and things we can do to make a difference in our changing world.
3 – 5 p.m.: “EARTH’S GREATEST ENEMY” Join us for a showing and discussion of “Earth’s Greatest Enemy,” the second feature film project by Abby Martin, is a groundbreaking anti-imperialist environmental documentary. Learn the environmental cost of having a military Empire …”

Jane Goodall Center Sustainability Symposium
2026-04-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
JANE GOODALL CENTER SUSTAINABILITY SYMPOSIUM: This year, the theme of the Jane Goodall Center Sustainability Symposium will be ‘hope’ in honor of Jane Goodall and her insistent plea for hope. Christine Palm, a former state representative and founder of The Active Voice, a nonprofit for young environmentalists, will be our speaker. We will also have a roundtable of students sharing and engaging in dialogue about what hope means to them in the context of the climate crisis. From noon to 2 p.m. in the Ruth Haas Library on the Midtown campus.

25 Years Stronger: Looking Back, Moving Forward - A Retrospect of the Anti-Sexual Violence Movement
2026-04-22 14:00 - 15:00 | 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

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 | 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.
