Board of Regents - Monthly Meeting
2025-09-25 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Westside Campus Center Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
BOARD OF REGENTS – MONTHLY MEETING: We are pleased to announce that WestConn will once again host the Board of Regents for their upcoming meeting — returning to our campus at their specific request.
We encourage everyone to attend if your schedule allows. From 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom.

Fresh Check Day
2025-09-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Berkshire Hall Gym, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
FRESH CHECK DAY: Fresh Check Day is an engaging and interactive mental health fair developed by the Jordan Porco Foundation. Its goal is to create an approachable and hopeful environment for discussing mental health and supporting student wellness. The event features peer-to-peer activities, interactive booths, and various resources aimed at promoting mental health awareness and suicide prevention among college students. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Berkshire Hall Gym on the Midtown campus.

So Local Week
2025-09-25 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-09-26 11:30 - 14:30 | Berkshire Hall Lawn, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
SO LOCAL WEEK: Celebrate the season with So Local Week, a farmers market–style event bringing the best of fall to campus. Students can stop by to browse and enjoy fresh, local produce, festive fall treats, and seasonal favorites. The market will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 :30 p.m. on the Berkshire Hall Lawn on the Midtown campus on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; and at the Westside Campus Center Quad on Tuesday and Thursday. Come experience the sights, scents, and flavors of autumn right here on campus!

In-Person ISEP Study Abroad Information Session
2025-09-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Midtown Student Center Room 207, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
IN-PERSON ISEP STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION SESSION: International Services will host in-person Study Abroad Info Sessions each month starting in September:
Monday, 9/15 – 1-2 p.m.
Wednesday, 9/17 – 3-4 p.m.
Thursday, 9/18 – 1-2 p.m.
Monday, 9/22 – 1-2 p.m.
Wednesday, 9/24 – 3-4 p.m.
Thursday, 9/25 – 1-2 p.m.
Tuesday, 9/30 – 1-2 p.m.
Students of all majors are encouraged to attend to learn how to apply for a semester, year-long, or summer study abroad experience. The sessions will be held in Midtown Student Center 207, within Intercultural Affairs. Please email warnerd@wcsu.edu to register – drop-ins are also welcome.

Permaculture Garden Clean-up
2025-09-26 15:30 - 16:30 | Permaculture Garden, 181 White St., Danbury
PERMACULTURE GARDEN CLEAN-UP: We will be working in the Jane Goodall Permaculture Garden to finish our fall clean-up, create and line paths, and set up our raised beds. Please bring water and wear clothes that can get dirty. Gloves and tools will be provided! Keep an eye out on the weather, if it is no longer good for gardening, the meeting will be rescheduled! From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Permaculture Garden adjacent to the Science Building on the Midtown campus.

Pumpkin Painting
2025-09-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Ives Concert Park, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
PUMPKIN PAINTING: Join PAC at the bonfire from 6 to 10 p.m. to support our club by painting a pumpkin for $3, and enter in a raffle for a chance to win an all-inclusive gift basket!

Bonfire
2025-09-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Ives Concert Park, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
BONFIRE: Join PAC for the annual bonfire event featuring food trucks, pumpkin painting, airbrush novelty, student band performances, raffles and more, from 6 – 10 p.m. in Ives Concert Park on the Westside campus.

Information Session and Campus Tour - Nursing Preview Day
2025-09-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Science Building, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
INFORMATION SESSION AND CAMPUS TOUR – NURSING PREVIEW DAY: Our Information Session and Tour is an opportunity for students to visit campus and learn more about the university and our admissions process. Check-in will begin at 10 a.m. in the Science Building on the Midtown campus. This program is specifically for students interested in the Nursing program at WCSU. You and your guests will have the chance to tour our campus, nursing labs and hear from faculty members. Register to attend at https://westconn.my.salesforce-sites.com/events/targetX_eventsb__events#/esr?eid=a0aNt00000KvJAVIA3

Information Session and Campus Tour - Accelerated Nursing Preview Day
2025-09-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Science Building, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
INFORMATION SESSION AND CAMPUS TOUR – ACCELERATED NURSING PREVIEW DAY: Our Information Session and Tour is an opportunity for students to visit campus and learn more about the university and our admissions process. Check-in will begin at 11 a.m. in the Science Building on the Midtown campus. This program is specifically for students who have received their bachelor’s degree and are interested in earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Learn about the application process, prerequisites needed and scholarship funds which will be available to you.s. Register to attend at https://westconn.my.salesforce-sites.com/events/targetX_eventsb__events#/esr?eid=a0aNt00000KvMEoIAN.

Park and Chill Car Meet
2025-09-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Westside Commuter Lot, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT, United States
PARK AND CHILL CAR MEET: Bring the rides, bring the energy, bring the crew. ALL BUILDS WELCOME! RESPECT THE LOT! From noon to 4 p.m. in the Commuter Lot on the Westside campus.

Volleyball vs. VSU Castleton
2025-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 | O’Neill Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN VOLLEYBALL VS. VSU CASTLETON: The Wolves will face Vermont State University Castleton at 1 p.m. in the Feldman Arena of the O’Neill Center on the Westside campus. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Men's Soccer vs. UMass Dartmouth
2025-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN MEN’S SOCCER VS. UMASS DARTMOUTH: The Wolves will face UMass Dartmouth at 1 p.m. at the Westside Athletic Complex. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Women's Tennis vs. Salem State University
2025-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Westside Tennis Courts, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN WOMEN’S TENNIS VS. SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY: The Wolves will face Salem State University at 1 p.m. at the Westside Courts. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Field Hockey vs. UMass Dartmouth
2025-09-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN FIELD HOCKEY VS. UMASS DARTMOUTH: The Wolves will face UMass Dartmouth at 4 p.m. at the Westside Athletic Complex. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

National Coffee Day
2025-09-29 07:00 - 21:00 | Berkshire Hall and Westside Campus Center Dining, Danbury, CT
NATIONAL COFFEE DAY: Celebrate National Coffee Day with us! On this special day, enjoy a buy one, get one half-off deal on all grande-sized drinks at the Fireside Lobby Café on the Midtown campus and The Daily Grind in the Westside Campus Center. Bring a friend — or treat yourself — and sip your favorite brew while celebrating everyone’s favorite pick-me-up from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Call for Applications: The Hancock Student Leadership Program
2025-09-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
THE HANCOCK STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM – CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: DON’T MISS THIS CHANCE TO ENHANCE YOUR LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL AND JOIN A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE AT WCSU!
Applications are now open for the Hancock Student Leadership Program at Western Connecticut State University. The program is designed to empower WestConn undergraduates to become transformative leaders. This program connects students with real-world mentors, equips them with invaluable leadership skills, and prepares them to inspire and influence in their careers and communities. Students with 30 – 100 earned credits and a GPA of 3.3 or higher are eligible to apply.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. For preferred consideration for the Spring 2026 term, applications should be received by Friday, October 10, 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.

Social Workers Navigating Stressful Times
2025-09-29 09:30 - 12:30 | Midtown Student Center, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
SOCIAL WORKERS NAVIGATING STRESSFUL TIMES: This mini-conference features Tabatha Sookdeo, Executive Director for Connecticut Students for a Dream, as the keynote speaker. She will discuss the challenges facing the immigrant community and what we need to know. Breakout sessions will include speakers discussing how to help our clients manage personal, emotional, and financial stress. The conference also includes breakout sessions on how we, as providers, can manage our own stress. From 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Midtown Student Center. Registration is required: https://forms.gle/aREJSynkEr6YuH378

Visiting Artist Lecture - Guy Billout, Illustrator
2025-09-30 10:30 - 11:30 | VPAC Room 144, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WCSU MFA VISITING ARTIST LECTURE WITH GUY BILLOUT, ILLUSTRATOR:
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, 10:30 a.m.
Visual & Performing Arts Center, Room 144, WCSU, Westside campus
Free & Open to the Public, Limited Seating Available
RSVP to reserve a seat at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-guy-billout-illustrator-tickets-1588173231889
Guy Billout has been called the Buster Keaton of the illustration world. His works are funny, acrobatic feats of mental agility that challenge the laws of logic. His characters retain composure no matter what; impending doom does not unnerve them; and under the dark humor, optimism prevails. In 2015, Billout received the highest honor; he was inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame.
Billout was born and educated in France and moved to Paris in the 1960s to work in advertising graphic design. He came to the U.S. in 1969 as an inexperienced illustrator with an improvised, unique portfolio, presented to Milton Glaser at New York magazine. Glaser loved his work and published it in its entirety.
For 24 years, Billout created a stand-alone page in The Atlantic magazine, in full color, with total editorial freedom. From 2001 to 2011, he illustrated articles in The New Yorker magazine by Seymour Hersh on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. His client list includes Esquire, Rolling Stone, Time, Newsweek, The Washington Post, and The New York Times, among others. He is the recipient of many awards, among them the Hamilton King Award and The New York Times “Ten Best Illustrated Children’s Books” for five years. At his Hall of Fame induction, Billout was described as “more than an illustrator, a compassionate poet of the absurd.”

HACU Career Readiness Webinar: Learning and Growth Mindset
2025-09-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual event
HACU CAREER READINESS WEBINAR – LEARNING AND GROWTH MINDSET: The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is promoting this virtual event from HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities).
HACU will host a Career Readiness Webinar series that will focus on students entering the workforce. The webinars will be recorded and sent to registrants with the email that was used to register.
“Learning and Growth Mindset: What is it, why is it important, and how can you adapt this way of thinking” will be from noon to 1 p.m.
Register to attend at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xvZ7q8oORBOgblRNLWTI9Q?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9UwtBSFs2jbRWqMEwbb3X1R5NdIN7j0JkWYogNXpwObWXnqPNmy5Co1jmg-6Nd2diRHI5zmbP_rk5t7dVp9Xf6QKYhdw&_hsmi=14529363&utm_content=14531292&utm_source=hs_email#/registration

Western Marketing Association Speaker Session
2025-09-30 18:00 - 18:30 | Westside Campus Center, Room 212, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTERN MARKETING ASSOCIATION SPEAKER SESSION: The Western Marketing Association will host today’s marketing professionals from 6 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 212 of the Westside Campus Center.
The scheduled speakers are:
Tuesday, 9/9: Natalia Paskevics, Digital Marketing Manager, Excelligence
Tuesday, 9/23: Elizabeth Perry, Head of Marketing, Dojo
Tuesday, 9/30: Ashley Acerbo, Senior Marketing Manager, Tradewind Aviation
Tuesday, 10/7: Kara Roos, Senior Director of Customer Success, Guideline
Tuesday, 10/14: Bianca Nguyen, Marketing Specialist, PMC-STS
Tuesday, 10/21: Jennifer Accuosti, Senior Marketing Manager, MetroHartford Alliance

Women's Soccer vs. Worcester State University
2025-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN WOMEN’S SOCCER VS. WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY: The Wolves will face Worcester State University at 6 p.m. at the Westside Athletic Complex. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Graduate Virtual Information Sessions
2025-09-30 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Thursday, 9/4/2025, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Counselor Education
Saturday, 9/13/2025, 11 AM EST – M.S. in Addiction Studies
Wednesday, 9/17/2025, 5 PM EST – Doctor of Nursing Practice – Click this link to join the information session.
Wednesday, 9/17/2025, 5 PM EST – M.S. in Nursing – Click this link to join the information session.
Thursday, 9/18/2025, 7 PM EST – Master of Music – Click this link to join the information session.
Tuesday, 9/23/2025, 5 PM EST – Financial Aid – Click this link to join the information session.
Wednesday, 9/24/2025, 4 PM EST – M.S. in Integrative Biological Diversity – Click this link to join the information session.
Wednesday, 9/24/2025, 5 PM EST – Master of Arts in Teaching – Click this link to join the information session
Tuesday, 9/30/2025, 7 PM EST – MFA in Creative and Professional Writing – Click this link to join the information session.

October 2025

Thursday, 10/2/2025, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Counselor Education – Click this link to join the information session.
Monday, 10/6/2025, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Addiction Studies – Click this link to join the information session.
Tuesday, 10/7/2025, 1 PM EST – Master of Business Administration MBA – Click this link to join the information session.
Monday, 10/13/2025, 6 PM EST – Master of Health Administration – Click this link to join the information session.
Wednesday, 10/15/2025, 1 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security – Virtual Information Session Link
Tuesday, 10/21/24, 5 PM EST. – Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership – Click this link to join the information session.
Wednesday, 10/22/2025, 7 PM EST – MFA in Creative and Professional Writing – Click this link to join the information session.
Wednesday, 10/29, 2025, 9 AM EST – International Applicant – Click this link to join the information session.

November 2025

Tuesday, 11/4/2025, 6:30 PM EST – M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis – Click this link to join the virtual information session.
Thursday, 11/6/2025, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Counselor Education – Click this link to join the information session.
Tuesday, 11/18/2025, 7 PM EST – MFA in Creative and Professional Writing – Click this link to join the information session.
Thursday, 11/20/2025, 7 PM EST – Master of Music – Click this link to join the information session.

December 2025

Wednesday, 12/3/2025, 1 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security – Virtual Information Session Link
Thursday, 12/4/2025, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Counselor Education – Click this link to join the information session.

January 2026

Tuesday, 01/13/26, 5 PM EST – Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership
Thursday, 1/15/2026, 5 PM EST – Financial Aid
Monday, 1/19/2026, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Addiction Studies
Monday, 1/19/2026, 5:30 PM EST – M.S. in Education, Literacy & Language Arts
Tuesday, 1/27/2026, 9 AM EST – International Applicant
Wednesday, 1/28/2026, 4 PM EST – MS in Integrative Biological Diversity

February 2026

Friday, 02/06/2025, 6 PM, EST – Master of Health Administration
Monday, 2/9/2026, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Addiction Studies
Tuesday, 2/10/2026, 1 PM EST – Master of Business Administration MBA
Wednesday, 2/11/2026, 4 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security
Thursday, 2/12/2026, 7 PM EST – Master of Music
Wednesday, 2/24/2026, 5 PM EST – Master of Arts in Teaching

March 2026

Monday, 3/2/2026, 1 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security
Monday, 3/9/2026, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Addiction Studies

April 2026

Wednesday, 4/8/2026, 4 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security
Friday, 04/24/2026, 6 PM EST – Master of Health Administration
Friday, 04/24/2026, 1 PM EST – Master of Business Administration MBA

WestConn Wednesdays Kickoff
2025-10-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
WESTCONN WEDNESDAYS KICKOFF: Introducing WestConn Wednesdays – A New Campus Tradition.
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.
Kickoff Celebration — October 1 Only

Discounted Lunch at Berkshire Dining Hall and Westside Marketplace

$5 for commuter students
$10 for faculty & staff

(Discounts apply when you wear your WestConn gear!)

@Berkshire—Meet Wally the Wolf – snap a photo and share your school spirit
@Berkshire—Door Prizes & Giveaways

The WCSU Foundation is generously helping to underwrite this pilot kickoff event.
Discounted lunch will also return on the first Wednesday of each month this semester — November 5 and December 3 — for those wearing their WestConn gear!
Every Wednesday After
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.

Kathwari Graduate Fellowship Application Open
2025-10-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Kathwari Honors House, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
KATHWARI GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION OPEN: The Kathwari Graduate Fellowship, funded by the Irfan Kathwari Foundation, supports Western Connecticut State University alumni pursuing graduate studies at WCSU. Fellows receive a $4,000 annual stipend (up to four semesters) in exchange for 7 hours per week of teaching, research, or administrative work on campus.
Eligibility: Must be a WCSU undergraduate alum enrolled in a graduate program.
Deadline (Spring 2026): November 11, 2025.
For details and application, visit: wcsu.edu/sgics/kathwari-graduate-fellowship

Tote Bag Painting Novelty
2025-10-01 09:30 - 12:30 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
TOTE BAG PAINTING NOVELTY: Join PAC from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus to let your artistic side shine and paint a tote bag.

DEI Listening Session Fall 2025 #1
2025-10-01 12:30 - 13:30 | White Hall 127, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
DEI LISTENING SESSION, FALL 2025 #1: Join President Bernal and the Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion for an open forum for students, faculty, and staff to share their experiences at Western Connecticut State University related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. All are welcome to attend. From 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 127 of White Hall on the Midtown campus. RSVP at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/dei-listening-session-october-1-2025.

APEX Community Care Free and Confidential STI Testing
2025-10-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Westside Campus Center Room 213, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
APEX COMMUNITY CARE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL STI TESTING: Apex Community Care will be on campus to provide Free & Confidential STI Testing from 1 to 3 p.m. in Room 213 of the Westside Campus Center. No appointment necessary.

Domestic Violence 101: Back to Basics
2025-10-01 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual event
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 101 – BACK TO BASICS: The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is promoting the following virtual event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month from National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV).
To kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2025, NRCDV will offer an introductory webinar describing the dynamics and common tactics that characterize domestic violence. The presenter will provide an overview of its root causes, as well as the scope and impact on individuals and society. Drawing connections to the theme for DVAM 2025, With Survivors, Always, this session will help new advocates, allied professionals, students, and the general public achieve a basic understanding of this complex issue and how they can be part of the solution.
This virtual event is from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Register to attend at https://nrcdv.coalitionmanager.org/eventmanager/TrainingEvent/Details/109
About the Presenter:
Fatima Jayoma (she/her) is the Training and Technical Assistance Specialist at the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV). She brings over a decade of experience in the anti-violence movement. She started as a mobile multilingual advocate, where she supported Asian and Pacific Islander victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence in Iowa. Later, she served as a prevention coordinator, where she developed community-based prevention programming in Iowa. Most recently, she worked as national training and technical assistance provider, focused on systems change and community collaboration approaches in rural communities. Fatima holds an MSW and a B.A. in Social Work and Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies from the University of Iowa. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, and thrifting.
