WCSU Events

PAC Open Mic
2024-10-24 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Wolves Den (MT Student Center, lower level), 181 White St., Danbury, CT
PAC OPEN MIC: Calling all storytellers, singers, and artists! Come join PAC from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Wolves Den, lower level of the Midtown Student Center, to see WestConn talent!

TKE Halloween Movie Night
2024-10-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Rec Field – Science Building Lawn, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
TKE HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHT: Come get free candy and sit down and watch “Smile,” a 2022 American psychological supernatural horror film written and directed by Parker Finn in his feature directorial debut. From 8 to 10 p.m. at the Science Building Rec Field Lawn. Rain date is Tuesday, Oct. 29.

Create a Fact-Checked Democracy Library Exhibit
2024-10-25 08:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-26 08:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-27 08:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-28 08:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-29 08:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-30 08:00 - 22:00 | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
CREATE A FACT-CHECKED DEMOCRACY LIBRARY EXHIBIT: Come view the newest library exhibit in Haas and Young Libraries! Designed to help you learn about the history of American democracy, identify mis- or disinformation, and make an informed choice in November. Open all hours the library is open:
Haas Library, Midtown campus
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday, 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
Young Library, Westside campus
Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Regional Conference: AI Evolution
2024-10-25 09:00 - 16:00 | President’s Reception Room, Westside Classroom Building 218, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
MARKETING WEEK REGIONAL CONFERENCE – AI EVOLUTION: Come to our annual regional conference where we have guest speakers in various industries present. We will host competitions where students can compete to prepare themselves for future jobs. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 218 of the Westside Classroom Building.

CHE 108 Chemistry for Nursing Professionals Exam Review Session
2024-10-25 12:30 - 14:00 | White Hall 219, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
CHE 108 CHEMISTRY FOR NURSING PROFESSIONALS EXAM REVIEW SESSION: Studying for CHE 108 Chemistry for Nursing Professionals and feeling overwhelmed? Don’t stress, come study with us instead! Join tutors Hannah and Justin of the Tutoring Resource Center for a fun, interactive CHE 108 exam 2 review session. Students will have a chance to practice mock exam questions, review key concepts, and clarify confusing course material. From 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, and 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, in White Hall 219 on the Midtown campus.
Max 20 students per session. To register for this event, please use the “Group Tutoring & Exam Review – Fall 2024” schedule link below.
Virtual option available!

Internship Information Session
2024-10-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Career Success Center, Westside Campus Center Suite 300, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury
INTERNSHIP INFORMATION SESSION: The Career Success Center will host an Internship Information Session from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center, Suite 300. Do you need to do an internship before graduation but don’t know where to start? Do you know where to look or who to talk to if you want to do an interview? Attend this info session and learn more about Internship opportunities. FREE to students of all majors. **Register for this event through Handshake to acquire a seat. Click “RSVP” to place yourself on the attendee list and you will receive a confirmation email from Handshake. Questions? Email careersuccess@wcsu.edu or call (203) 837-8263.
Upcoming sessions:
Monday, Sept. 23, 3 to 4 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 25, 3 to 4 p.m.

Adventure Club Squantz Pond Hike
2024-10-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Squantz Pond, New Fairfield, CT
ADVENTURE CLUB SQUANTZ POND HIKE: Join the Adventure Club on a moderate hike. This hike is limited to 25 people, and open to all WCSU students, faculty, and staff. Note that transportation is not provided and encourage carpooling with one another; the parking lot can fill up quickly.
Please RSVP and fill out a waiver form before attending Saturday. This form can also be found on our Wolves Connect home page.
Squantz Pond: 41.50998, -73.47312

What to wear:
Footwear with grippy soles
Shorts/pants appropriate for hiking
hat/gloves
What to consider:
Snack/something to eat
First aid kit
What to avoid:
Cotton. It kills. It does not wick moisture and it does not dry
What to bring:
Small backpack/day pack
Water
Long sleeve shirt/light sweatshirt/layers to regulate sweating
Windbreaker
Words of advice:
Avoid sweating by managing your layers while hiking.
The ground may be wet or slippery. Flat-soled shoes are guaranteed to have you on your rear end. Leave them home. Dress appropriately for November.
Leave No Trace. Pack out what you pack in
Finally, remember to stay up to date with information and cancellations on the WAC Instagram (@wcsu_wac)

Women's Soccer vs. University of Southern Maine
2024-10-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN WOMEN’S SOCCER VS. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE: The Wolves will face University of Southern Maine at noon at the Westside Athletic Complex. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Oktoberfest Jazz
2024-10-26 13:00 - 14:30 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
OKTOBERFEST JAZZ: WCSU’s outstanding large jazz ensembles take center stage in this presentation of big band classics. Featuring the Vocal Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Will Gorman, the Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Jamie Begian and the Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Jimmy Greene. At 1 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/oktoberfest-jazz-tickets-924311168587

Football vs. Worcester State University
2024-10-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN FOOTBALL VS. WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY: The Wolves will face Worcester State University at 4 p.m. at the Westside Athletic Complex. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and children 12-under; WCSU students are free with ID. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

WXCI Listening Party
2024-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Midtown Student Center Room 213, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
WXCI LISTENING PARTY: Come and listen to new music releases from 6 to 8 p.m. with our Music Director Alivia! This is a great event for those who are into music in any way and/or want to get involved with the WXCI radio station!
The theme for this meet is vinyl releases, so feel free to bring your own!
We meet in Room 213 of the Midtown Student Center – it’s located in the very back by the PAC and SGA offices.

Celebrate National Yoga Month
2024-10-28 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-29 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-30 10:00 - 15:00 | White Hall 114
CELEBRATE NATIONAL YOGA MONTH: Visit the IHHS Center for Wellbeing in White Hall Room 114 on the Midtown campus, Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday by appointment to enjoy some gentle yoga and stillness. This is a great spot to take a little time to chill and catch our breath. We also offer reiki, breathwork and the ever popular coloring and chocolate meditation. For additional information, contact Christel Autuori, Director, IHHS, at autuoric@wcsu.edu

Monday Art Jam
2024-10-28 11:00 - 12:00 | White Hall 114
MONDAY ART JAM: Discover the power of art, community, and creativity in tackling stress, managing chaos, and taming the mind. Each week, from 11 a.m. to noon, we will provide a different art project and the related materials for us to make art together here in our Holistic Health Center inside of Midtown’s White Hall. Unplug for the hour with us to decompress and ground yourself for the week ahead!

Voter Registration Booth
2024-10-28 11:30 - 13:30 | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
VOTER REGISTRATION BOOTH: Are you registered to vote? Do you have questions? The League of Women Voters will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Haas Library on the Midtown campus to answer questions, help you check your voter registration status or register to vote, and learn more about the voting process. Stop by!

Dialogues on Democracy | American Politics Abroad
2024-10-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
DIALOGUES ON DEMOCRACY: Jessica Schofield, Assistant Professor of Political Science, will discuss international reactions to the 2024 U.S. presidential election from noon to 1 p.m. in the Ruth A. Haas Library on the Midtown campus.
DIalogues on Democracy is a series of talks about democracy, elections, and voting designed to inform, pique curiosity, stimulate conversation, and inspire action. Presented by WCSU Library Services, the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT), and is part of the 2024-25 Macricostas Experience.

CHE 108 Chem for Nursing Professionals Exam 2 Review
2024-10-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
CHE 108 CHEMISTRY FOR NURSING PROFESSIONALS EXAM REVIEW SESSION: Studying for CHE 108 Chemistry for Nursing Professionals and feeling overwhelmed? Don’t stress, come study with us instead! Join tutors Hannah and Justin of the Tutoring Resource Center for a fun, interactive CHE 108 exam 2 review session. Students will have a chance to practice mock exam questions, review key concepts, and clarify confusing course material. From 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the 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 – Fall 2024” schedule link below.
Virtual option available!

REC Open Pickleball
2024-10-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
REC OPEN PICKLEBALL: Weekly open pickleball in the Midtown Berkshire gym
Mondays 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Wally's Cupboard - Free Groceries for WCSU Students
2024-10-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Wolves Den (MT Student Center, lower level), 181 White St., Danbury, CT
WALLY’S CUPBOARD – FREE GROCERIES FOR WCSU STUDENTS: Wally’s Cupboard is the SGA-founded food pantry available to all currently registered WCSU students suffering from food insecurity. We are working every day to minimize the impact of food insecurity at our university by physically opening our doors twice a week, offering contact-free bag pickups, and providing events to increase our impact and decrease negative stigma associated with our services. To register for free weekly groceries, please stop by during our open hours at any point throughout the semester. From 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the Wolves Den in the lower level of the Student Center on the Midtown campus.

Medical School vs. PA School
2024-10-29 16:30 - 17:30 | Science Building 219, 181 White St., Danbury
MEDICAL SCHOOL VS. PA SCHOOL – WHAT SHOULD YOU CONSIDER?: Join Dr. Giamanco and Dr. Prieto at 4:30 p.m. in Room 219 of the Science Building on the Midtown campus, as they discuss the two pre-health paths.

Pumpkin Painting
2024-10-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Westside Campus Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
PUMPKIN PAINTING: Come paint pumpkins and celebrate halloween with us from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the loft on the second floor of the Westside Campus Center.

A Night with Constantine 'Deno' Macricostas
2024-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
A NIGHT WITH CONSTANTINE “DENO” MACRICOSTAS, ENTREPRENEUR, PHILANTHROPIST, WCSU PARENT: Highlighting examples from his book, “The Journey is its Own Reward,” Deno Macricostas will share his journey from abject poverty in Nazi-occupied Piraeus, Greece, to the pinnacle of success in the global semi-conductor industry. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear about this inspirational life that reads like a classic Horatio Alger story, albeit with a thick Greek accent. At 6 p.m. in the Haas Library on the Midtown campus. Each attendee will receive a complimentary copy of Deno’s book. Refreshments will be served.
To register, please visit https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/deno-macricostas-book-

Black Women Are Loved
2024-10-29 20:30 - 22:00 | Westside Campus Center Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
BLACK WOMEN ARE LOVED: Come join BSU and appreciate all of our beautiful black women on campus. Food and prizes will be available as well. From 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom.

PAC Boo Grams
2024-10-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
PAC BOO GRAMS: Students will have the chance to customize their own Halloween goodie bag for $3 from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, in Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus, and from 8 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom.
