Piano Studio Recital
2025-04-06 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
PIANO STUDIO RECITAL: WCSU Piano Majors in recital 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/piano-studio-recital-tickets-1034815961397
**Tickets at the Faculty, Staff and Student 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.
No refunds are permitted; all sales are final.

Call for Applications: The Hancock Student Leadership Program
2025-04-07 | CT
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – THE HANCOCK STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: In an effort to make it more accessible and impactful for a broader range of students, applications will now be accepted on a rolling basis. Students with 30 – 100 earned credits and a GPA of 3.3 or higher are eligible to apply. For preferred consideration for the Fall 2025 term, applications should be received by Friday, April 18, 2025.
Benefits:
o $1,500 stipend to support your leadership development.
o A shadowing experience in leadership in either an on- or an off-campus organizational setting
o Three (3) credits of Cooperative Education Internship (CED 297) for successful completion of the program.
o A public presentation to showcase your accomplishments
o An unmatched opportunity to observe, learn, and grow as a leader.
✅Learn more about the Hancock Student Leadership Program: www.wcsu.edu/hslp/
✅Questions? Please contact Professor Carol Huang at huangc@wcsu.edu

MFA Faculty Lecture: Amber Scoon, Interdisciplinary Artist
2025-04-07 11:00 - 12:00 | VPAC Room 144, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
MFA FACULTY LECTURE – AMBER SCOON, INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTIST:
Mon, April 7, 11 a.m.
Visual & Performing Arts Center, room 144, WCSU, Westside campus
Free & Open to the Public, Limited Seating Available
RSVP Required
Amber Scoon makes art, books, and events. She is Assistant Professor of Art and Borgia Gallery Director at Elms College in Chicopee, Massachusetts, and also teaches Graduate Studies in Art History at WCSU. She is the John Berger Fellow at the European Graduate School, where she received her Ph.D. in Philosophy, Art, and Critical Thought. She received her M.F.A. from American University’s two-year program in Italy and her Bachelor of Science from New York University.
During the pandemic, Scoon studied Sustainable Cultural Heritage at American University in Rome, Italy, working on a project, “Revive the Spirit of Mosul.” She was the Goetemann Distinguished Artist in 2022 at the Rocky Neck Artist Colony in Gloucester, Massachusetts. She has lectured at the Cape Ann Museum and was a visiting artist lecturer at Mount Gretna School of Art. For several years, Scoon and artist Glenn Goldberg have been collaborating under the name Snow Drift. They received a 2022-23 Faculty Fellowship through Social Practice CUNY, and intend to co-author the second edition of “Question Mark,” published by Atropos Press.
Most recently, Scoon received a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to curate an exhibition celebrating diverse cultural heritage. She continues her own studio practice and exhibited a handmade book, “Dear Margaret,” at Northampton Arts Center last year.
Reserve a spot at www.eventbrite.com/e/mfa-faculty-artist-lecture-amber-scoon-interdisciplinary-artist-tickets-1154911534489.

New President Search - Open Forum (Faculty-choose one)
2025-04-07 11:00 - 12:00 | White Hall 122, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
NEW PRESIDENT SEARCH – OPEN FORUM (FACULTY-CHOOSE ONE): We are pleased to share that there are forums with the second finalist for WestConn’s next president on Monday, April 7. One of the two Open Forums for Faculty will be from 11 a.m. to noon in Room 122 of White Hall on the Midtown campus.
Details regarding each finalist, including a biography as well as their curriculum vitae, will be provided the Friday before their respective open forum to ensure equity and fairness in the search process. Please note that this information will also be posted on the WestConn Presidential Search Website (www.ct.edu/search-wcsu).
These forums provide an important opportunity for the WestConn community to meet the finalists and offer valuable feedback. We remain committed to a process that is inclusive, transparent, and guided by the voices of the campus community. We encourage all members of the WestConn community to participate and share their perspectives.
Following each of the forums, a survey will be provided to share your thoughts and opinions regarding each of the finalists. Responses will be taken into consideration as we move toward selecting the next leader of the university. Your participation and input have been invaluable throughout this process and will continue to play a vital role as we move forward.
If you have any questions, please contact Mary O’Connor, Executive Assistant to the President, at (203) 837-8460 or via email at oconnorma@wcsu.edu.
Thank you for your engagement and support at this critical stage of the process.

Financial Freedom: Budgeting and Credit Basics
2025-04-07 12:30 - 13:30 | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
FINANCIAL FREEDOM – BUDGETING AND CREDIT BASICS: This workshop is designed to equip you with the knowledge to create and maintain a budget that aligns with your financial goals. From 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Ruth Haas Library on the Midtown campus.

New President Search - Open Forum (SUOAF Administrative Faculty/MC/Classified/UA Employees)
2025-04-07 13:15 - 14:15 | White Hall 122, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
NEW PRESIDENT SEARCH – OPEN FORUM (SUOAF ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY/MC/CLASSIFIED/UA EMPLOYEES): We are pleased to share that there are forums with the second finalist for WestConn’s next president on Monday, April 7. The Open Forum for SUAOF Administrative Faculty/MC/Classified/UA Employees will be from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. in Room 122 of White Hall on the Midtown campus.
Details regarding each finalist, including a biography as well as their curriculum vitae, will be provided the Friday before their respective open forum to ensure equity and fairness in the search process. Please note that this information will also be posted on the WestConn Presidential Search Website (www.ct.edu/search-wcsu).
These forums provide an important opportunity for the WestConn community to meet the finalists and offer valuable feedback. We remain committed to a process that is inclusive, transparent, and guided by the voices of the campus community. We encourage all members of the WestConn community to participate and share their perspectives.
Following each of the forums, a survey will be provided to share your thoughts and opinions regarding each of the finalists. Responses will be taken into consideration as we move toward selecting the next leader of the university. Your participation and input have been invaluable throughout this process and will continue to play a vital role as we move forward.
If you have any questions, please contact Mary O’Connor, Executive Assistant to the President, at (203) 837-8460 or via email at oconnorma@wcsu.edu.
Thank you for your engagement and support at this critical stage of the process.

New President Search - Open Forum (Faculty-choose one)
2025-04-07 14:30 - 15:30 | White Hall 122, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
NEW PRESIDENT SEARCH – OPEN FORUM (FACULTY – CHOOSE ONE): We are pleased to share that there are forums with the second finalist for WestConn’s next president on Monday, April 7. One of the two Open Forums for Faculty will be from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 122 of White Hall on the Midtown campus.
Details regarding each finalist, including a biography as well as their curriculum vitae, will be provided the Friday before their respective open forum to ensure equity and fairness in the search process. Please note that this information will also be posted on the WestConn Presidential Search Website (www.ct.edu/search-wcsu).
These forums provide an important opportunity for the WestConn community to meet the finalists and offer valuable feedback. We remain committed to a process that is inclusive, transparent, and guided by the voices of the campus community. We encourage all members of the WestConn community to participate and share their perspectives.
Following each of the forums, a survey will be provided to share your thoughts and opinions regarding each of the finalists. Responses will be taken into consideration as we move toward selecting the next leader of the university. Your participation and input have been invaluable throughout this process and will continue to play a vital role as we move forward.
If you have any questions, please contact Mary O’Connor, Executive Assistant to the President, at (203) 837-8460 or via email at oconnorma@wcsu.edu.
Thank you for your engagement and support at this critical stage of the process.

New President Search - Open Forum (Students)
2025-04-07 15:30 - 16:15 | White Hall 122, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
NEW PRESIDENT SEARCH – OPEN FORUM (STUDENTS): We are pleased to share that there are forums with the second finalist for WestConn’s next president on Monday, April 7. The Open Forum for Students will be from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. in Room 122 of White Hall on the Midtown campus.
Details regarding each finalist, including a biography as well as their curriculum vitae, will be provided the Friday before their respective open forum to ensure equity and fairness in the search process. Please note that this information will also be posted on the WestConn Presidential Search Website (www.ct.edu/search-wcsu).
These forums provide an important opportunity for the WestConn community to meet the finalists and offer valuable feedback. We remain committed to a process that is inclusive, transparent, and guided by the voices of the campus community. We encourage all members of the WestConn community to participate and share their perspectives.
Following each of the forums, a survey will be provided to share your thoughts and opinions regarding each of the finalists. Responses will be taken into consideration as we move toward selecting the next leader of the university. Your participation and input have been invaluable throughout this process and will continue to play a vital role as we move forward.
If you have any questions, please contact Mary O’Connor, Executive Assistant to the President, at (203) 837-8460 or via email at oconnorma@wcsu.edu.
Thank you for your engagement and support at this critical stage of the process.

Men's Tennis vs. Bard College
2025-04-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Westside Tennis Courts, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN MEN’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/.

National Arab American Heritage Month
2025-04-07 16:00 - 20:00 | Berkshire Hall and Westside Campus Center Dining, Danbury, CT
NATIONAL ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH – MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION MENUS: We’re celebrating National Arab American Heritage Month with culturally inspired dinners every Monday and Wednesday across both campuses — in collaboration with the Muslim Student Association! Join us each week to enjoy vibrant flavors and dishes that honor Arab culture. Tonight’s feature: shawarma with a side of fries! From 4 to 8 p.m. in Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus and at the Westside Campus Center Restaurant.

Film and Forum - Documentaries at the Library
2025-04-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
FILM AND FORUM – DOCUMENTARIES AT THE LIBRARY: The Film and Forum series returns to the Haas Library on the Midtown campus. Join us every other Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. for documentaries, discussions, and snacks!
For details about each showing, check out the WCSU Libraries’ instagram page @westconnlibrary or Wally’s Cupboard @wallyscupboardwcsu
This documentary series is in partnership with Wally’s Cupboard! Questions about the food pantry or food insecurity? Check out their hours here: www.wcsu.edu/student-affairs/food-pantries/

Wally's Cupboard by SGA - Free Groceries for WestConn Students
2025-04-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-09 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-10 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-04-11 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.

Baseball vs. Rhode Island College
2025-04-08 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/.

Softball vs. Mount Saint Mary College
2025-04-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Westside Softball Field, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT, United States
WESTCONN SOFTBALL VS. MOUNT SAINT MARY COLLEGE: The Wolves will face Mount Saint Mary College at 4 p.m. at the Westside Softball Field. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Analysis in Action: Using Data to Drive Decision-Making
2025-04-08 17:30 - 20:00 | Westside Campus Center Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
ANALYSIS IN ACTION – USING DATA TO DRIVE DECISION-MAKING: Join top industry leaders for an insightful discussion on how businesses — both large and small — can leverage AI, analytics, and data integration to drive smarter decisions and real results. Enjoy an evening of expert insights, engaging conversation, and valuable takeaways to help you stay ahead in today’s data-driven world. Stick around for food, cocktails, and networking after the discussion — connect with fellow business leaders and industry professionals in a relaxed setting!
Attorney David Kozlowski, a Partner with Morrison Cohen, will moderate the discussion. “I’m thrilled to be a part of Analysis in Action, where we’ll highlight the power of WestConn’s alumni in harnessing data and technology to solve real-world business challenges,” Kozlowski said. “Whether you’re an entrepreneur or part of the C-suite, this event offers valuable insights that can elevate your decision-making and drive success.”
Panelists will include Michael Cohen, Global Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Plus Company; Dr. Jonathan Stark, Executive Director at the Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute; and Christine Pfeifer, Director of Global Application Operations Transformation Program and interim lead for Enablement at Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals.
From 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom. Register to attend at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/ai-business.

Climate and Human Civilization Lecture Series
2025-04-08 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 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. UMass Boston
2025-04-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN MEN’S LACROSSE VS. UMASS BOSTON: The Wolves will face UMass Boston at 7 p.m. at the Westside Athletic Complex. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Howls of Hope: Resistance Through Joy
2025-04-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
HOWLS OF HOPE – RESISTANCE THROUGH JOY: Performances By: Encore & The Fourth Wall
Activities by the WCSU Social Work Club
“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

Women's Lacrosse vs. Rhode Island College
2025-04-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN WOMEN’S LACROSSE VS. RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE: The Wolves will face Rhode Island College at 4 p.m. at the Westside Athletic Complex. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Baseball vs. Lehman College
2025-04-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Westside Baseball Field
WESTCONN BASEBALL VS. LEHMAN COLLEGE: The Wolves will face Rhode Island College at 4 p.m. at the Westside Baseball Field. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

National Arab American Heritage Month
2025-04-09 16:00 - 20:00 | Berkshire Hall and Westside Campus Center Dining, Danbury, CT
NATIONAL ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH – MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION MENUS: We’re celebrating National Arab American Heritage Month with culturally inspired dinners every Monday and Wednesday across both campuses — in collaboration with the Muslim Student Association! Join us each week to enjoy vibrant flavors and dishes that honor Arab culture. Tonight’s feature: koshari with a side of hummus and for dessert baklava! From 4 to 8 p.m. in Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus and at the Westside Campus Center Restaurant.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Listening Session
2025-04-09 17:00 - 18:30 | Midtown Student Center 202, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION LISTENING SESSION: Join us for this open forum for students to share their experiences at WestConn related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. From 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 202 of the Student Center on the Midtown campus. RSVP at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/dei-listening-session-april-9-2025

Bella Canto Karaoke Night
2025-04-09 20:00 - 21:00 | Westside Campus Center Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
BELLA CANTO KARAOKE NIGHT: Join Bella Canto for a night of Karaoke! Bring your friends and sing your favorite songs! Just $2 for a song to help support our a Capella group, or just come and hang out with us! From 8 to 9 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom.

Graduate Portraits
2025-04-10 11:00 - 17:00 | Westside Campus Center Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
GRADUATE PORTRAITS: Event & Conference Management Department will host Graduate Portraits (Thornton Studio Photographers) on Thursday, April 10 (WSCC Ballroom) and Friday, April 11 (MTSC Theater) from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Open to all WestConn graduating students, portraits are by appointment only. There is no sitting fee and you will be able to view your proofs online. Cap and gown will be available for the portraits, and we recommend that you dress as for a job interview. To make an appointment, please visit www.thorntonstudio.com, click on “schedule appt” and use the school code 01380. If you need to change your appointment, just select a new date & time and your previous appointment will be automatically cancelled. For any questions, please contact Thornton Studio at info@ThorntonStudio.comcreate new email or 1-800-883-9449 x 1758.

Getting it Right in a Changing Media Landscape
2025-04-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
GETTING IT RIGHT IN A CHANGING MEDIA LANDSCAPE: Writing professor and former professional journalist John Roche will speak as part of Haas Library’s spring series (UN)INFORMED: Journalism, Social Media, and the Rise of News as Entertainment which explores he evolution of journalism and news reporting and the impact that social media, news entertainment, disinformation and misinformation have had on activism, politics, and society. The series complements the library’s spring book exhibit: “In Print & In Practice: Ethically Researching and Reporting.” From noon to 1 p.m. in the Ruth Haas Library on the Midtown campus. The public is invited.
Light refreshments will be served.

Celebrating Language and Culture
2025-04-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Higgins Hall 218, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
CELEBRATING LANGUAGE AND CULTURE: The World Languages Club and Sigma Delta Pi (The National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society) invite students and faculty to come share their languages and cultures with the WCSU community in The World Languages and Cultures Suite (Higgins 218, Midtown campus). These organizations have organized this event in honor of WCSU’s diverse community and seek to provide a space in which each strand of the fabric of our community can be recognized. For those who are learning a second language here at WCSU, this is a great opportunity to interact and practice with native speakers and other language learners over light refreshments! From 1 to 2 p.m.

Taste of the Blossoms Campus Cuisine
2025-04-10 16:30 - 19:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
TASTE OF THE BLOSSOMS CAMPUS CUISINE: Join us for Taste of the Blossoms Campus Cuisine from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Berkshire Dining Hall on the Midtown campus! Enjoy a curated Japanese-inspired menu featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. From the tender and flavorful Beef Tataki to the sweet and earthy Matcha Green Tea Cheesecake, every dish is crafted to bring a taste of spring to your plate. The cost is one meal swipe + $5. Don’t miss this delicious celebration of Japanese cuisine!
