Graduate Virtual Information Sessions
2025-04-22 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-23 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-23 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Climate and Human Civilization Lecture Series
2025-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Science Building 219, 181 White St., Danbury
CLIMATE AND HUMAN CIVILIZATION: 10th annual series of lectures for the general public on climate change. Professors at WCSU 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:
Tuesday, 3/25: Climate History Part I
Dr. Mitch Wagener with student Alison O’Malley
Tuesday, 4/1: Climate History Part II
Dr. Mitch Wagener with student Milo Dutch
Tuesday, 4/8: Cyanobacteria in a Warming World
Dr. Ed Wong with student Christian Mollica
Tuesday, 4/15: The Role of Waste Pickers in Addressing the Global Climate Crisis
Dr. Christine Hegel-Cantarella with student Vitoria Vieira
Tuesday, 4/22: Some Inconvenient Truths
Dr. Anna Malavisi with student Sara Risko

Men's Lacrosse vs. Keene State
2025-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN MEN’S LACROSSE VS. KEENE STATE: The Wolves will face Keene State at 7 p.m. at the Westside Athletic Complex. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Making Scents of It
2025-04-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
MAKING SCENTS OF IT: Join the IHHS from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus to make scents of it! Essential oils have been used for centuries to promote relaxation or wake us up. They can influence our moods and help our memory. They can help ease a headache, or when we feel we are going 100 directions at once, they can help to bring us stability. Come and experience the benefits of essential oils for yourself, for your better health and overall well being. For additional information, contact Christel Autuori, IHHS director, at autuoric@wcsu.edu

CHE 108 Chemistry for Nursing Professionals Exam Review
2025-04-23 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.

Wally's Cupboard by SGA - Free Groceries for WestConn Students
2025-04-23 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-24 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-04-25 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-29 14:00 - 16:00 | 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. Rhode Island College
2025-04-23 15:30 - 17:30 | Westside Tennis Courts, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN MEN’S TENNIS VS. RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE: The Wolves will face Rhode Island College at 3:30 p.m. at the Westside Courts. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Softball vs. University of Saint Joseph
2025-04-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Westside Softball Field, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT, United States
WESTCONN SOFTBALL VS. UNIVERSITY OF SAINT JOSEPH: The Wolves will face University of Saint Joseph at 4 p.m. at the Westside Softball Field. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Women's Lacrosse vs. UMass Boston
2025-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN WOMEN’S LACROSSE VS. UMASS BOSTON: The Wolves will face UMass Boston at 6 p.m. at the Westside Athletic Complex. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Story Sharing featuring Guma Mami
2025-04-23 20:00 - 21:00 | Virtual event
STORY SHARING FEATURING GUMA MAMI: The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is promoting this event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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.
Join Guma Mami as they lead a powerful discussion on men’s health, the impact of sexual violence, and supporting male survivors. We invite you to come along with us as we explore the role of men’s programs in healing and prevention.
From 8 to 9 p.m. Register at https://bit.ly/4gO3ct5

Baseball vs. University of Hartford
2025-04-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Westside Baseball Field
WESTCONN BASEBALL VS. UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD: The Wolves will face the University of Hartford at 3 p.m. at the Westside Baseball Field. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

2025 Honors Convocation
2025-04-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
2025 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 6 p.m. in Ives Concert Hall in White Hall on the Midtown campus.

Empathy in Action: Healthcare's Vital Role in Sexual Assault Response
2025-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 | White Hall 127, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
EMPATHY IN ACTION – HEALTHCARE’S VITAL ROLE IN SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE: Join us for a panel discussion highlighting the intersection between healthcare and sexual violence. Panelists include experts in the healthcare field related to Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners Program, hospital and emergency care response, and mental health response.
This event is in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). It is free and open to the public! From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Room 127 of White Hall on the Midtown campus.
Hosted and moderated by The Center for Empowerment and Education

Men's Tennis vs. Albertus Magnus College
2025-04-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Westside Tennis Courts, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN MEN’S TENNIS VS. ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE: The Wolves will face Albertus Magnus College at 4 p.m. at the Westside Courts. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Black and White 2025 Launch Party
2025-04-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Midtown Student Center 217
BLACK AND WHITE 2025 LAUNCH PARTY: Come by the Student Publications room to celebrate the Launch of the 15th edition of WestConn’s literary journal “Black and White.” There will be free food, games, music, and readings from students. From 4 to 6 p.m. in Room 217 of the Midtown Student Center.

PAC and Audio Club WestFest Kickoff
2025-04-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Westside Campus Center Patio
PAC AND AUDIO CLUB WESTFEST KICKOFF: Join PAC and Audio Club on from 6-9 p.m. on the Westside Campus Center South Patio. There will be live music, recreation activities, novelties, and food!

Survivor Art Gallery
2025-04-26 10:30 - 17:00 | Westside Campus Center North Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
SURVIVOR ART GALLERY: The Center for Empowerment and Education will host the annual Survivor Art Gallery from 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the Westside Campus Campus Center North Ballroom to 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 form using this link: https://bit.ly/CEESurvivorArtGallery2025
Please contact Campus Advocate, Rachel, at rachel.k@thecenterct.org if you are in need of any accommodations, have questions, or need more information.
Please contact Rachel if you are interested in performing a live musical and/or spoken word performance. Performance pieces must be approved ahead of time.

2025 Senior Portfolio Exhibition- Gallery Reception
2025-04-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Art Gallery, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
2025 SENIOR PORTFOLIO EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, April 26, 2-4 p.m.
On View April 24 – May 11
Gallery Hours: Tues–Fri, noon–4 p.m., Sat–Sun, 1–4 p.m.
The Gallery at the Visual & Performing Arts Center, Visual and 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 four art majors with a concentration in graphic design, four in illustration, and seven in painting.
The following are the 2025 B.A. and B.F.A. in Art candidates who will show selected portfolio works:
Graphic Design: Mia Grossman, Kellie Jackson, Kaitlynn Parra, and Christopher Torres
Illustration: Ian Clifford, Olivia Escalera, Phoebe Fleetwood, and Angus Wong
Studio Art: Iloisa Barros-Barbosa, Shanice Brown, Mia Crawford, Carla LaFlamme (B.F.A.), Julia Paddock, Laura Sosa, and Kris Trenck (B.F.A.)
Contact the Department of Art at (203) 837-8403 for more information.

SGA Presents Wolves Gala
2025-04-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Hotel Zero Degrees, 15 Milestone Road, Danbury, CT, 06810
SGA PRESENTS WOLVES GALA: In collaboration with PAC’s WestFest, the Wolves Gala, hosted by the Student Government Association’s Student Relations Committee, celebrates the dedication and accomplishments of campus clubs and organizations. All students are invited to join the Gala to honoring and celebrating the hard work put in by students.
Join us for “A Lovely Night” with this year’s theme: City of Stars! From 6 to 10 p.m. at Hotel Zero Degrees.
The Wolves Gala includes transportation to/from campus, dinner, a cash bar, fun prizes, and amazing memories!
🎟 Purchase your ticket here: https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/sga-wolves-gala

REC End of Semester Bash
2025-04-27 12:00 - 15:00 | 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.

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.
