WCSU Events

REC End of Semester Bash
2025-04-27 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Midtown REC Field, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
REC END OF SEMESTER BASH: Taco Loco, Kona Ice, dunk tank, sand volleyball, spike ball, corn hole, and other lawn games. Hang out or play — there will be music and more! From noon to 3 p.m. on the Rec Field on the Midtown campus.

Orchestra and Concert Chorale
2025-04-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
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. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/orchestra-and-concert-chorale-tickets-1042846681497
**Free tickets for Faculty, Staff and WCSU Students are available at the VPAC box office located in the VPAC lobby – a valid WCSU ID is required at the time of purchase**
NOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $10; Tickets purchased at the door are $15.
No refunds or exchanges are permitted, all sales are final.

Health, Fitness and Wellness Fair
2025-04-29 12:00 - 15:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELLNESS FAIR: Come join the Recreation Department for our 10th annual Health, Fitness and Wellness Fair! Our objective is to increase awareness of topics related to health, fitness and wellness by providing activities, materials, demonstrations, screenings and information. Learn how to belay down a mountain, learn about stress management techniques, self-care tips and giveaways and much, much more! Pet our therapy dogs and kittens … and let’s not forget the baby goats! Also highlighted are our HPX students who will be providing comprehensive and holistic approaches to health promotion and education through interactive demonstrations. Free food, t -shirts and giveaways! From noon to 3 p.m. in the Bill Williams Gym in Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus. And this year, we are celebrating our 10-year anniversary with tethered hot air balloon rides on the Midtown Recreation Field near the Science Building.

Wally's Cupboard by SGA - Free Groceries for WestConn Students
2025-04-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-30 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-01 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-05-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Wolves Den (MT Student Center, lower level), 181 White St., Danbury, CT
WALLY’S CUPBOARD: Wally’s Cupboard by SGA is the WestConn campus food pantry created by students for students! At Wally’s Cupboard, we aim to provide a reliable source of groceries and other supplies to students experiencing food insecurity on a weekly basis.
Wish to utilize our resources? All currently enrolled students are eligible! Just stop by with your active student ID and sign up during our open hours. Registration is valid for the entire semester and you can “shop” our grocery store-style food pantry once per week. We do our best to cater to dietary restrictions and we offer canned goods, fresh produce, dairy products, frozen items, and more!
Unsure if you are food insecure? Food insecurity is defined as a state of being where one is unsure where their next meal is coming from. Don’t hesitate to swing by if you are still unsure! Hours are listed below. The Cupboard is in the lower level of the Midtown Student Center.
If you would like to donate, please send an email to sgafoodpantry@wcsu.edu.

Men's Tennis vs. Southern Maine (LEC Playoffs)
2025-04-29 15:30 - 17:30 | Westside Tennis Courts, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN MEN’S TENNIS VS. SOUTHERN MAINE: The Wolves will face Southern Maine in the Little East Conference Playoffs at 3:30 p.m. at the Westside Courts. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

This is the Life (Style)!!
2025-04-29 16:00 - 17:30 | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
THIS IS THE LIFE (STYLE)!!: Join us for a presentation by the Kathwari Honors Students focusing on the components of a healthy lifestyle – it’s easier than you think!
The students will share their projects on the Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine, accompanied by therapy dogs and light refreshments – everyone is welcome!! From 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Haas Library on the Midtown campus.
For accommodations or additional information, contact Professor Christel Autuori at autuoric@wcsu.edu

Boundaries and Consent: Centering Neurodiverse Experiences
2025-04-29 16:30 - 18:00 | Midtown Student Center 202, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
BOUNDARIES AND CONSENT – CENTERING NEURODIVERSE EXPERIENCES: Join The Center for Empowerment and Education for an educational workshop on boundaries and consent that centers neurodiverse experiences. From 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Room 202 of the Midtown Student Center.
All attendees will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $50 gift card!
Don’t hesitate to email the Campus Advocate, Rachel, at rachel.k@thecenterct.org if you need accommodations for this program.

Graduate Virtual Information Sessions
2025-04-30 09:00 - 10:00 | 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 2025

Friday, 4/11/2025, 6 PM EST – MS in Addiction Studies – Click this link to join the virtual Information session [ID: 967 0475 3304].
Monday, 4/14/2025, 1 PM EST – MS in Homeland Security – Click this link to join the information session.
Monday, 4/14/2025, 5:30 PM EST – MS in Education, Literacy & Language Arts – Click this link to join the virtual session.
Monday, 4/21/2025, 6 PM EST – Doctor of Education in Nursing Education – Click this link to join the virtual session.
Monday, 4/21/2025, 6 PM EST – Master of Health Administration – Click this link to join the virtual information session.
Tuesday, 4/22/2025, 5 PM EST – Doctor of Nursing Practice – Click this link to join the session [password: [REDACTED]
Tuesday, 4/22/2025, 5 PM EST – MS in Nursing – Click this link to join the session [password: [REDACTED]
Tuesday, 4/22/25, 5 PM EST – EdD in Instructional Leadership – Click this link to join the session (ID: 816 2802 2351 – Passcode: [REDACTED]
Tuesday, 4/22/2025, 6:30 PM EST – MS in Applied Behavior Analysis – Click this link to join the information session [Password: [REDACTED]
Wednesday, 4/23/2025, 4 PM EST – MS in Integrative Biological Diversity – Click this link to join the session.
Wednesday, 4/23/2025, 5 PM EST – MS in Special Education – Click this link to join the session [ID: 882 8881 6122 – Passcode: [REDACTED]
Wednesday, 4/30/2025, 9 AM EST – International Applicant – Click this link to join the information session.

May 2025

Saturday, 5/3/2025, 11 AM EST – MS in Education, Literacy & Language Arts – Click this link to join the session.
Tuesday, 5/6/2025, 2 PM EST – Master of Arts in Teaching – Click this link to join the virtual information session.
Wednesday, 5/7/2025, 5 PM EST – MS in Homeland Security – Click this link to join the information session.
Tuesday, 5/13/2025, 6 PM EST – Doctor of Education in Nursing Education – Click this link to join the virtual session.
Saturday, 5/17/2025, 11 AM EST – MS in Addiction Studies – Click this link to join the information session.

June 2025

Monday, 6/9/2025, 10 AM EST – Doctor of Education in Nursing Education – Click this link to join the virtual session.

July 2025

Monday, 7/7/2025, 5 PM EST – MS in Homeland Security – Click this link to join the information session.
Friday, 07/11/2025, 6 PM EST – Master of Health Administration – Click this link. to join the virtual information session.

Tie Dye with Alpha Delta Pi
2025-04-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Midtown Campus Quad, 181 White Street, Danbury, CT
TIE DYE WITH ALPHA DELTA PI: Come out and tie-dye a shirt (or bring your own) with the sisters of Alpha Delta Pi! All proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley & the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Midtown campus quad.

Denim Day
2025-04-30 11:30 - 14:30 | Westside Campus Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
DENIM DAY: Join The Center for Empowerment and Education from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Lower Lobby for Denim Day tabling in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)!
Write on denim jeans, provided by CEE, to take a stand against victim blaming, combat rape culture, and share supportive messages to survivors of domestic or sexual violence.
Denim Day asks us to make a social and fashion statement by wearing jeans on the last Wednesday in April as a visible means of protest against the misconceptions that surround sexual violence. The campaign began after a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court to overturn a rape conviction because the justices felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans, she must have helped the person who raped her remove them, thereby implying consent. Following the reversal, the women in the Italian Parliament came to work wearing jeans in solidarity with the victim.
Learn more about the history of the Denim Day campaign here: https://denimday.org/why-denim

CHE 108 Chemistry for Nursing Professionals Exam Review
2025-04-30 13:00 - 14:30 | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
CHE 108 CHEMISTRY FOR NURSING PROFESSIONALS EXAM REVIEW SESSIONS: Studying for CHE 108 Chemistry for Nursing Professionals and feeling overwhelmed? Don’t stress, come study with us instead! Join tutor Hannah of the Tutoring Resource Center for fun, interactive CHE 108 exam 3 review sessions. Students will have a chance to practice mock exam questions, review key concepts, and clarify confusing course material. From 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday April 23, and 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday April 30, in the Ruth Haas Library (Room 508, 5th floor) on the Midtown campus.
Max 15 students per session. To register for this event, please use the “Group Tutoring & Exam Review – Spring 2025” schedule link here: http://bit.ly/4j68r9e.

Social Sciences Club End of Year Meeting
2025-04-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Warner Hall 200, 181 White St., Danbury
SOCIAL SCIENCES CLUB END OF YEAR MEETING: Join us to elect our next year’s E-Board, discuss our events we have coming up next school year, talk ideas, and find out what opportunities and resources are available to you in the Social Sciences Department. From 2 to 3 p.m. in Room 200 of Warner Hall on the Midtown campus.

Shifting from Crisis to Wellness: Panel (SAAM)
2025-04-30 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual
SHIFTING FROM CRISIS TO WELLNESS PANEL (SAAM): The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is supporting this virtual event.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), and NAPIESV (National Organization of Asians and Pacific Islanders Ending Sexual Violence) invites you to stand with us in raising awareness, supporting survivors, and healing together.
While the immediate crisis of sexual violence often takes priority, true healing is a lifelong journey. This panel will explore the unique challenges faced by survivors in Asian and Pacific Islander communities and the need to move beyond crisis response toward sustainable healing. Join us as we redefine wellness, uplift survivor-centered support, and build a future rooted in resilience and restoration.
From 3 to 4:30 p.m. Register at https://bit.ly/4i07FtC

Alumni Nursing Society 2025 Spring Event
2025-04-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Midtown campus, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
ALUMNI NURSING SOCIETY 2025 SPRING EVENT: The Alumni Nursing Society 2025 Spring Event is back!
The event will take place at 4 p.m. in the Student Center Multipurpose Room at the Midtown campus. We will be joined by guest speaker Jennifer Foss DNP, RN-BC, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer at Danbury and New Milford Hospital. The Class of 2025 will be presenting on their senior issues topics that they have been working on all semester. Some of the topics that will be presented include disparities in healthcare system, why nurses leave the profession, building and sustaining a healthcare workforce, patient safety: medication error, nursing public image, legalization of marijuana and others.
Check out our website for more information: www.wcsu.edu/alumni/nursing-alumni or email Dr. Monica Sousa at sousam@wcsu.edu

From Handshake to Hired: A peer Mentor Workshop
2025-04-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
FROM HANDSHAKE TO HIRED – A PEER MENTOR WORKSHOP: Join the First Year Peer Mentors and guest speaker from the Career Success Center for the interactive workshop “From Handshake to Hired.” Learn how to use Handshake to find summer jobs and internship opportunities and hear from peer mentors’ personal experiences with career exploration. Open to all students looking to get a jump on planning for future careers and internships! At 5 p.m. in the Ruth Haas Library on the Midtown campus.
Light refreshments served and a chance to win a gift card for attendees!

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner - Student Previews
2025-04-30 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-01 20:00 - 22:00 | MainStage Theatre, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER – STUDENT PREVIEWS: A progressive white couple’s proud liberal sensibilities are put to the test when their daughter brings her black fiance home to meet them. Blindsided by their daughter’s whirlwind romance and fearful for her future, Matt and Christina Drayton quickly come to realize the difference between supporting a mixed-race couple in your newspaper and welcoming one into your family — especially in 1967. From 8 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, and Thursday, May 1, in the MainStage Theatre in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/student-previews-guess-whos-coming-to-dinner-tickets-1003212925867?

Drag Show
2025-04-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Westside Campus Center North Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
DRAG SHOW: PAC and the Pride Center are bringing back the Drag Show! Hosted by “Mean Girls” star Danny Franzese, this is sure to be an exciting night! From 8 to 10 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom.

Ancell Case Competition
2025-05-01 08:00 - 17:00
ANCELL CASE COMPETITION – ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A $1,000 CASH PRIZE: Join the WCSU Case Competition and compete for cash prizes while showcasing your strategic thinking, teamwork, and presentation skills! See flyer for more details
Topic release date: March 12
Registration deadline: April 4
Presentations: May 1

Hispanic Community Celebración
2025-05-01 14:00 - 17:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
HISPANIC COMMUNITY CELEBRACION: WCSU will celebrate being an Hispanic-Serving Institution and our community with an afternoon of events that pay tribute to the heritage of the Hispanic community from 2 to 5 p.m.
The festivities will take place at the Berkshire Hall Lawn on the university’s Midtown campus, and will be free and open to the public (rain location will be Midtown Student Center).
RSVP at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/wcsu-hispanic-celebration-2025
Planned events include:
2 p.m. – Welcome Remarks by Chief DEI Officer, Jennifer Labate
2:15 p.m. – Performance from Matica Arts
2:45 p.m. – Poem by Angelina Molina (Fourth Wall)
2:50 p.m. – Performance from Trio Los Pájaros

3:25 p.m. – Lobo Awards Ceremony (Lobo Student Award, Lobo Faculty/Staff Award, & Lobo Alumni Award), Presented by Dr. Anna Malavisi
3:45 p.m. – Performance from Movimiento Cultural Afro-Continental
4:45 p.m. – Closing Remarks by Director of Inclusion & Belonging, Joshua Sumrell
In addition to the entertainment, Sodexo dining services will provide an assortment of food to celebrate the occasion in style. Among the offerings will be an aguas frescas station, and tortilla and plantain chips with assorted dips including jalapeno cheese sauce, pico de gallo, salsa, guacamole and hot sauce. A buffet will feature grilled chicken asada, jasmine rice and a garden salad, and there will be a churro station for dessert — all at no cost to celebration participants.
RSVP at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/wcsu-hispanic-celebration-2025

Men's Lacrosse vs. Keene State (LEC Semifinals)
2025-05-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN MEN’S LACROSSE VS. KEENE STATE: The Wolves (#1) will face Keene State (#5) in the Little East Conference Semifinals at 4 p.m. at the Westside Athletic Complex. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

28th Annual Jazz Fest featuring WCSU Jazz Groups
2025-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
28th ANNUAL JAZZ FEST FEATURING WCSU JAZZ GROUPS: Jazz Fest Thursday returns with some outstanding groups: Jazz Combos, Vocal Jazz and Jazz Ensemble will kick off the 28th annual Jazz Fest!
From 7 to 9 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus.
Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/28th-annual-jazz-fest-featuring-wcsu-jazz-groups-tickets-1230497373769. No refunds or exchanges are permitted, all sales are final.
**Free tickets for Faculty, Staff and WCSU Students are available at the VPAC box office located in the VPAC lobby – a valid WestConn ID is required at the time of purchase**
NOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $10 plus fees; Tickets purchased at the door are $15.

Women's Lacrosse vs. Southern Maine (LEC Semifinals)
2025-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN WOMEN’S LACROSSE VS. SOUTHERN MAINE: The Wolves (#2) will compete against Southern Maine (#3) in the Little East Conference Semifinals at 7 p.m. at the Westside Athletic Complex. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

WestFest Bingo Baggie Fundraiser and Bingo
2025-05-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Westside Campus Center Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTFEST BINGO BAGGIE FUNDRAISER AND BINGO: Join us at 7 p.m. for PAC’s Bingo Baggie Fundraiser outside the Westside Campus Center Ballroom. Students can get an extra chance at winning bingo by stopping by our table before bingo. A bingo baggie is $3, which includes a bingo dauber, an extra bingo sheet and a little surprise!
Following the bingo baggie fundraiser is WestFest Bingo at 8 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom. Students can play for a chance to win a Lightsaber, Star Wars-themed Lego sets, and more!

28th Annual Jazz Fest featuring WCSU Jazz Orchestra and Special Guest
2025-05-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
28TH ANNUAL JAZZ FEST FEATURING WCSU JAZZ ORCHESTRA AND SPECIAL GUEST: Join us for day two of the WCSU Jazz Fest featuring WCSU Jazz Orchestra and special guest Jeremy Pelt on trumpet. From 7 to 9 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus.
This event is sponsored by the WCSU Jazz Club and WCSU SGA.
Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/28th-annual-jazz-fest-featuring-wcsu-jazz-orchestra-and-guest-tba-tickets-1264830575299. No refunds or exchanges are permitted, all sales are final.
**Free tickets for Faculty, Staff and WCSU Students are available at the VPAC box office located in the VPAC lobby – a valid WestConn ID is required at the time of purchase**
NOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $15 plus fees; Tickets purchased at the door are $20.

Crowned in Culture Fashion Show
2025-05-02 19:00 - 21:30 | Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
CROWNED IN CULTURE FASHION SHOW: ACSA, BSWA, and BSU present a vibrant fashion show celebrating the rich cultures of Africa, the Caribbean, and the Black diaspora through stunning traditional and modern designs. From bold prints to contemporary streetwear, this event highlights the creativity, resilience, and global influence of Black fashion. Doors open at 6 p.m. The show starts at 7 p.m. In Ives Concert Hall in White Hall on the Midtown campus. Get tickets at https://wcsutickets.ticketspice.com/acsa-fashion-show-may-2025-growned-in-culture-fashion-show

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
2025-05-02 20:00 - 22:00 | MainStage Theatre, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER: A progressive white couple’s proud liberal sensibilities are put to the test when their daughter brings her black fiance home to meet them. Blindsided by their daughter’s whirlwind romance and fearful for her future, Matt and Christina Drayton quickly come to realize the difference between supporting a mixed-race couple in your newspaper and welcoming one into your family — especially in 1967. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 2; 2 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 3; 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 4; 8 p.m. on Friday, May 9; 2 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 10; and 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, in the MainStage Theatre of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/guess-whos-coming-to-dinner-tickets-925444548557?
