Curse of the Starving Class
2025-04-13 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Visual & Performing Arts Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT, 06811
CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS: Sam Shepard’s “Curse of the Starving Class” is a darkly comic look into the world of the dysfunctional Tate family, as they struggle amongst themselves for food, freedom, and purpose in their run-down lives. The Tates will do just about anything to raise themselves out of the downward spiral into which they’ve fallen. But is it even possible? Or are some families, Shepard asks, just cursed from the start? Performances are at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 4; 2 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 5; 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 6; 8 p.m. on Friday, April 11; 2 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 12; and 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, in the Studio Theatre in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/curse-of-the-starving-class-tickets-925447366987?

Chamber Singers and University Singers
2025-04-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
CHAMBER SINGERS AND UNIVERSITY SINGERS: Chamber Singers directed by Kevin Jay Isaacs 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. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/chamber-singers-and-university-singers-tickets-1042841124877
**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 are permitted; all sales are final.

Call for Applications: The Hancock Student Leadership Program
2025-04-14
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

Sigma Chi x Alpha Delta Pi Derby Days Day 1 - Backyard BBQ Bash
2025-04-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Rec Field – Science Building Lawn, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
SIGMA CHI X ALPHA DELTA PI DERBY DAYS, DAY 1 – BACKYARD BBQ BASH: Join us for a week of fun events hosted by Sigma Chi and Alpha Delta Pi! Enjoy a classic cookout with lawn games and fun activities. From noon to 4 p.m. on the Science Building Lawn on the Midtown campus.

Graduate Virtual Information Sessions
2025-04-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-14 17:30 - 18:30 | 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.

Now Boarding: Grab Your Ticket to Delicious Destinations
2025-04-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Berkshire Hall and Westside Campus Center Dining, Danbury, CT
NOW BOARDING – GRAB YOUR TICKET TO DELICIOUS DESTINATIONS: From April 14 to 18, embark on a five-day global food journey as we explore flavors from five continents! Each night, our dining halls will transport you to a different part of the world with authentic and mouthwatering dishes.
First stop: Asia! Join us from 4 to 8 p.m. for dinner at Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus and at the Westside Campus Center on Monday, April 14, where you can indulge in Crispy Chicken Katsu, refreshing Japanese Cucumber Salad, and sweet, creamy Che Thai.

Sigma Chi x Alpha Delta Pi Derby Days Day 2 - Carnival Craze
2025-04-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Midtown Campus Quad, 181 White Street, Danbury, CT
SIGMA CHI X ALPHA DELTA PI DERBY DAYS, DAY 2 – CARNIVAL CRAZE: Join us for a week of fun events hosted by Sigma Chi and Alpha Delta Pi! Enjoy a fun-filled day with carnival games and sweet treats! From noon to 4 p.m. on the Midtown campus Quad.

Wally's Cupboard by SGA - Free Groceries for WestConn Students
2025-04-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-16 15:00 - 17:00 | 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. ECSU
2025-04-15 15:30 - 17:30 | Westside Baseball Field
WESTCONN BASEBALL VS. EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY: The Wolves will face Eastern Connecticut State University at 3:30 p.m. at the Westside Baseball Field. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Now Boarding: Grab Your Ticket to Delicious Destinations
2025-04-15 16:00 - 20:00 | Berkshire Hall and Westside Campus Center Dining, Danbury, CT
NOW BOARDING – GRAB YOUR TICKET TO DELICIOUS DESTINATIONS: From April 14 to 18, embark on a five-day global food journey as we explore flavors from five continents! Each night, our dining halls will transport you to a different part of the world with authentic and mouthwatering dishes.
Next stop: South America! Join us from 4 to 8 p.m. for dinner in Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus and at the Westside Campus Center on Tuesday, April 15, where you can enjoy Venezuelan Arepas, Black Beans with Rice, and Brigadeiros.

Climate and Human Civilization Lecture Series
2025-04-15 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

PAC Bingo
2025-04-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Westside Campus Center Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
PAC BINGO: Join us for bingo from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom! Play for a chance to win a 2025 Macbook Air, an ice maker, a LEGO tranquil garden set and more!

TKE Jumpathon
2025-04-16 08:00 - 23:59, 2025-04-17 00:00 - 17:00 | Fairfield Lawn
TKE JUMPATHON: The brothers of Tau Kappa Epsilon are hosting our annual Jumpathon on April 16, 2025. We take shifts jumping on a trampoline for 24 hours straight to raise money for St Jude. Come hang out and have fun with bouncy houses and other games. All donations are accepted and appreciated! On the Fairfield Hall lawn on the Midtown campus.

Virtual Handshake Information Workshop
2025-04-16 10:00 - 10:30 | Virtual event
VIRTUAL HANDSHAKE INFORMATION WORKSHOP: The Career Success Center will host a virtual Handshake Information Workshop. Learn about Handshake and how it is the most effective way to find jobs, internships, and join career-related events. The Workshop is free and open to ALL students and alumni. Register for this event through Handshake at wcsu.joinhandshake.com to acquire the Zoom meeting login. Questions? Call (203) 837-8263 or email careersuccess@wcsu.edu

Sigma Chi x Alpha Delta Pi Derby Days Day 3 - Greek Games and Giving
2025-04-16 12:00 - 16:00 | Midtown Campus Quad, 181 White Street, Danbury, CT
SIGMA CHI X ALPHA DELTA PI DERBY DAYS, DAY 3 – GREEK GAMES AND GIVING: Join us for a week of fun events hosted by Sigma Chi and Alpha Delta Pi! Meet the various Greek life organizations and don’t miss out on your opportunity to pie the presidents or join the banner competition while fundraising for good causes. From noon to 4 p.m. on the Midtown campus Quad.

Stalking and Sexual Violence: Understanding the Intersections
2025-04-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
STALKING AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE – UNDERSTANDING THE INTERSECTIONS: The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is promoting this virtual event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Sexual violence and stalking are both prevalent, commonly misunderstood, and severely underreported victimizations. In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, this webinar explores what multidisciplinary professionals need to know about the intersection of stalking and sexual violence. Victim support, criminal justice, and allied professionals are invited to learn about similarities, co-occurrence, and strategies to support victims and survivors of sexual violence and stalking.
From 2 to 3:30 p.m. Register at https://ncjfcj-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HLMa-LvMRMKkomCnyHLorg#/registration
If you have any questions regarding this webinar, please contact Emma MacDonald emacdonald@aequitasresource.org.
*We cannot guarantee accessibility requests made less than two weeks before the event.

"From Involvement to Impact: Centering Student Leadership in Institutional Transformation"
2025-04-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
FROM INVOLVEMENT TO IMPACT – CENTERTING STUDENT LEADERSHIP IN INSTITUTIONAL TRANSFORMATION: The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is promoting this virtual event from HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities).
Join us for a transformative webinar that delves into how meaningful student leadership and partnership can drive institutional transformation, particularly at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). We’ll spotlight Pasadena City College’s (PCC) Student Advisory Equipo—an innovative, compensated council under the Title V HSI grant that positions students as co-leaders in shaping campus policies and initiatives. A key focus of this session will be cross-cultural collaboration, highlighted by the partnership between the Student Advisory Equipo and BLACC (Black Lancer Advisory Collaborative Council), illustrating a powerful model for shared governance and equity-focused change. Additionally, we will explore PACTS (Pedagogical Advancement Through Collaboration of Teachers and Students), a dynamic faculty-student initiative that seamlessly integrates student voices into instructional strategies and curriculum development, reshaping teaching practices and student support.
This virtual event is from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LdZkeAZYTAeTBHauzgqwtw#/registration

Now Boarding: Grab Your Ticket to Delicious Destinations
2025-04-16 16:00 - 20:00 | Berkshire Hall and Westside Campus Center Dining, Danbury, CT
NOW BOARDING – GRAB YOUR TICKET TO DELICIOUS DESTINATIONS: From April 14 to 18, embark on a five-day global food journey as we explore flavors from five continents! Each night, our dining halls will transport you to a different part of the world with authentic and mouthwatering dishes.
Next stop: Europe! Join us from 4 to 8 p.m. for dinner on Wednesday, April 16, in Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus and at the Westside Campus Center, where you can enjoy Holupchi, Pierogis, and Tiramisu.

Boundaries and Consent: Centering Neurodiverse Experiences
2025-04-16 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.

Elementary and Choral Educators Roundtable
2025-04-16 18:00 - 19:30 | VPAC, Room 113
ELEMENTARY AND CHORAL EDUCATORS ROUNDTABLE: An open discussion for elementary and secondary choral educators to share their experiences in the classroom. From 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 113 of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus.

Gospel Night
2025-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Westside Campus Center Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
GOSPEL NIGHT: Join the WestConn Bible Study from 6-8 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom! Enjoy music, food, personal stories, and uplifting conversations. Whether you’re looking to grow in faith, connect with others, or explore meaningful discussions, all are welcome. We hope to see you there!

Story Sharing featuring TOHGE
2025-04-16 20:00 - 21:00 | Virtual event
STORY SHARING FEATURING TOHGE: The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is promoting the following 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 TOHGE Guam (pronounced Toe-Gi) for a powerful discussion on the link between substance abuse and sexual assault. Learn how substance use affects vulnerability, consent, and survivor support. Gain insights, prevention strategies, and resources to help create safer communities.
From 8 to 9 p.m. Register at https://bit.ly/3X5eDWc

NYC Bus Trip to the MET
2025-04-17 09:00 - 19:00 | Visual & Performing Arts Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT, 06811
NYC BUS TRIP TO THE MET: New York City Bus Trip To the MET Museum
Thursday, April 17, 2025
$15 round trip
Depart from VPAC:
North Arts Entrance at 9 a.m. sharp
Return to WCSU:
From the MET at 5 p.m. sharp
Open to WCSU Art Students as well as all SVPA students, alumni, faculty and staff (& guests). Seating is limited. Ticket sales end when the bus is full! No Refunds unless the trip is canceled. To reserve your spot on the bus, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/new-york-city-bus-trip-to-the-met-tickets-1289867551569
All ART classes on Thursday, April 17, are canceled. (Arrangements may need to be made with instructors of other non-art classes.) For more information about the tickets or the bus, please contact Visual Arts Assistant, Lori Robeau at (203) 837-8403 or the Box office at (203) 837-8732.
ADMISSION TO THE MET
Connecticut students “PAY WHAT YOU WISH.” The Met suggests the following general admission ticket prices: $30 for adults, $22 for seniors, and $17 for students, but you may pay what you wish. Just show your WCSU Student ID along with another form of ID upon entrance. You can also purchase tickets prior to the trip on their website. For more information about your visit go to: www.metmuseum.org/visit/plan-your-visit#tickets

Journalism and Activism at WestConn
2025-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
JOURNALISM AND ACTIVISM AT WESTCONN: Archivist and Special Collections Librarian Brian Stevens will speak as part of the Haas Library’s spring series (UN)INFORMED: Journalism, Social Media, and the Rise of News as Entertainment which explores the 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.

Hispanic-Serving Borderland Institutions: Best Teaching, Mentoring, and Learning Practices
2025-04-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
HISPANIC-SERVING BORDERLAND INSTITUTIONS – BEST TEACHING, MENTORING, AND LEARNING PRACTICES: The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is promoting this virtual event from HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities)
Equity at Minority Serving Institutions should strive to provide multiple opportunities and contribute to the mission of student success for underserved populations. New Mexico State University and Dona Ana Community College are implementing innovative interventions to achieve student success in higher education. The focus on mentoring, teaching and learning practices to accomplish student engagement and success and highlight learning what successful practices can be replicated in other similar academic settings and promoting asset-based approaches among departments and programs at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).
This virtual event is from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WRAxcuocSpS7uTpz6hh3lg#/registration

Baseball vs. Manhattanville University
2025-04-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Westside Baseball Field
WESTCONN BASEBALL VS. MANHATTANVILLE UNIVERSITY: The Wolves will face Manhattanville University at 4 p.m. at the Westside Baseball Field. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Now Boarding: Grab Your Ticket to Delicious Destinations
2025-04-17 16:00 - 20:00 | Berkshire Hall and Westside Campus Center Dining, Danbury, CT
NOW BOARDING – GRAB YOUR TICKET TO DELICIOUS DESTINATIONS: From April 14 to 18, embark on a five-day global food journey as we explore flavors from five continents! Each night, our dining halls will transport you to a different part of the world with authentic and mouthwatering dishes.
Next stop: Africa! Join us for dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, at Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus and the Westside Campus Center, where you can enjoy Kabsa, Jollof Rice, and Malva Pudding.
