WCSU Events

Lover's Leap Hike
2024-11-16 10:00 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | Off-campus Trip
LOVER’S LEAP HIKE: Join the Adventure Club for their last hike of the semester at Lover’s Leap State Park in New Milford! Please use the coordinates below so we can all meet at the same place, we’ll start hiking at 10 a.m., and are estimated to end at around 11:45 a.m. This event is open to all WCSU students, staff, and faculty. If you wish to carpool, email peschier001@wcsu.edu.
Please use these coordinates for the parking lot: 41.543141, -73.40856
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), and email peschier001@wcsu.edu if you have any questions, concerns, or to check carpooling

Information Session and Westside Campus Tour
2024-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Westside Campus Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
INFORMATION SESSION AND WESTSIDE CAMPUS TOUR: 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 Campus Center Lobby on the Westside campus located at 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. An information session will be given by an Admissions Counselor, followed by a tour of our Westside campus. Register at https://westconn.my.salesforce-sites.com/events/targetX_eventsb__events#/esr?eid=a0aNt00000BHAB7IAP

Information Session and Westside Campus Tour
2024-11-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Westside Campus Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
INFORMATION SESSION AND WESTSIDE CAMPUS TOUR: 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 noon in the Campus Center Lobby on the Westside campus located at 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. An information session will be given by an Admissions Counselor, followed by a tour of our Westside campus. Register at https://westconn.my.salesforce-sites.com/events/targetX_eventsb__events#/esr?eid=a0aNt00000BHAHZIA5

Founding Fathers Lecture Series
2024-11-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Redding Community Center, 37 Lonetown Road, Redding, CT
FOUNDING FATHERS LECTURE SERIES – MADISON: The Redding Historical Society will host WCSU Professor of History, Philosophy and Word Perspectives Dr. Kevin Gutzman for a talk about Madison’s tireless efforts to bring the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights to fruition. At 2 p.m. at the Redding Community Center, 37 Lonetown Road, Redding. Free for members; $10 suggested donation for non-members.

Football vs. VSU Castleton
2024-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN FOOTBALL VS. VSU CASTLETON: The Wolves will face Vermont State University Castleton at 2 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/.

Orchestra and Concert Chorale
2024-11-16 15:00 - 16:30 | 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-938741299497

Percussion Ensemble
2024-11-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE: WCSU Percussion Ensemble, directed by Greg Haynes, 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/percussion-ensemble-tickets-938930525477

Aspiring Educators Association Toy Drive
2024-11-18
ASPIRING EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION TOY DRIVE: The Aspiring Educators Association is holding its annual toy drive once again. We will donate all toys to students in the Danbury Public School system before winter break. A donation box is available outside of White Hall 321 for drop-off and club members can also bring any contributions to our meeting on Dec. 2 at 3:30 p.m. in the Midtown Student Center Room 202.
Toys can be donated until Friday, Dec. 6.

Good Vibe Food Drive
2024-11-18, 2024-11-19, 2024-11-20, 2024-11-21 | All Residence Halls
GOOD VIBE FOOD DRIVE: From now until December 6, WCSU Dining is holding a Good Vibe Food Drive where you are able to donate any non-perishable foods to a local food pantry. There are bins in front of the dining hall registers and by your dorm’s front desk.

Monday Art Jam
2024-11-18 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!

Conversations with Military Services
2024-11-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
CONVERSATIONS WITH MILITARY SERVICES: This is an opportunity for students to give thanks to a Vet. Come listen to their stories and/or ask questions! Services participating in the event include: WCSU Student Veterans, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard; Active Duty (Regional Recruiters) and Guard Air Force ROTC. Join us from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Berkshire Hall Lobby on the Midtown campus. Feel free to bring your lunch; Veterans and military personnel will be offered a complimentary lunch.

2024 Virtual CT Lake Symposia
2024-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual event
2024 VIRTUAL CONNECTICUT LAKE SYMPOSIA: In continuation of the series that began in 2019, the Western Connecticut State University Department of Biology, in collaboration with the Connecticut Federation of Lakes and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, will host three virtual 2024 Regional Lake Communities Symposia: “The March of Hydrilla in Connecticut & Reclaiming the Connecticut River from Hydrilla” at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23; “Aquatic Invasive Species Grants in Connecticut” at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21; and “Managing Aquatics Invasive Plants” at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18. To register, visit www.wcsu.edu/biology/lake-symposium-2024/.
The Sept. 23 discussion about “The March of Hydrilla in Connecticut” and “Reclaiming the Connecticut River from Hydrilla” will feature WCSU Limnology Instructor Larry Marsicano, Brawley Consulting Group LLC; Greg Bugbee, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, Office of Aquatic Invasive Species, who will address “The March of Hydrilla” and Dr. Benjamine P. Sperry, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center, who will speak about “Reclaiming the Connecticut River from Hydrilla.” A question-and-answer session will follow.
On Oct. 21, the topic will be “Aquatic Invasive Species Grants in Connecticut.” Marsicano will be joined by Matthew Goclowski, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Fisheries Division and AIS Grants Oversight Committee, who will share “Five Years into Grants for the Control of Aquatic Invasive Species in Connecticut.” A discussion will follow by lake and river community stakeholders about their projects funded through the Connecticut Lakes, Rivers, Ponds Preservation account.
Finally, on Nov. 18, “Managing Aquatics Invasive Plants” will be the focus of discussion. Marsicano will be joined by Jeff Arpin and Al Fichtel from the Amston Lake District, who will discuss “Thwarting the Spread of Eurasian Watermilfoil at Amston Lake in Hebron, Lebanon and Colchester, Connecticut.” Also on the program will be Dr. Ken Wagner, Water Resource Services, who will speak about “Putting the RAPID in Rapid Response: Considerations for Effective Reaction to Aquatic Invasive Species.” Following an audience Q&A, WestConn Professor of Biology Dr. Theodora Pinou will deliver closing remarks and next steps.
The symposia are free and the public is invited to join in via WebEx. Registration is required at www.wcsu.edu/biology/lake-symposium-2024/. A custom link will be sent via email to pre-registrants on the day of the event.

Chat with an FBI Representative
2024-11-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
CHAT WITH AN FBI REPRESENTATIVE: Are you considering a job with the Federal Bureau of Investigation or interested in working within the government sector? Then stop by Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and chat with an FBI Representative. Discover career paths, internship opportunities, and how you can make a difference! Students of all majors welcome. Questions? Contact Career Success Center at (203) 837-8263 or email careersuccess@wcsu.edu

Pizza with the President
2024-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
PIZZA WITH THE PRESIDENT: Come join President Singh for some pizza and have the chance to speak with him about your experiences at WestConn. Event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in the Berkshire Hall lobby on the Midtown campus, and from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom.

Wally's Cupboard - Free Groceries for WCSU Students
2024-11-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-20 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.

Study Abroad Information Session
2024-11-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Higgins Hall 218, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION SESSION: World Languages and Composition will hold an Open House and Information Session about the upcoming Summer Study in Spain 2025. Please join Dr. Galina Bakhtiarova in Higgins Hall 218 from 2 to 4 p.m. to learn about this exciting four-week long immersion program. Summer Study in Spain takes students, alumni, faculty, and members of the community to the majestic city of Malaga on the Mediterranean coast of Andalusia. All levels of Spanish are welcome and will benefit from this outstanding experience. For more information, please contact Dr. Galina Bakhtiarova at baktiarovag@wcsu.edu and visit https://www.wcsu.edu/spain/.

Pizza with the President
2024-11-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Westside Campus Center North Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT

Falleyball Tournament
2024-11-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
FALLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Join us for a Falleyball Tournament at 6 p.m. in Berkshire Hall, Bill Williams Gymnasium, on the Midtown campus. This is a single game elimination, co-ed volleyball tournament. Pre-registration is required in Berkshire Hall. T-shirts to teams who pre-register and Ice Cream Emergency will be on site. This event is sponsored by IRHA and HRL.

Sex Talk
2024-11-19 20:30 - 22:00 | Westside Campus Center Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
SEX TALK: Join us for BSU’s Annual ‘Sex Talk’ event where we will have discussions about safe sex and play some games. So come out and win some prizes/ giveaways! Hope to see y’all there.
Location – WS North Ballroom
Time – 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.

STI Testing
2024-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Health Services
STI TESTING: Free and completely confidential STI testing done in conjunction with our Partner Apex Community Center. Stop by the Health Services Office on the Midtown campus from 10 a.m. to noon.

The Industrial Revolution
2024-11-20 16:30 - 17:30 | Virtual event
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: Join the Danbury Library for a compelling Zoom program as Dr. Mitch Wagener from the Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences at Western Connecticut State University delves into the intricate and interconnected stories behind some of history’s most significant developments.
This session will explore the relationships between the rise of cotton clothing, the invention of the cotton gin, and the dark legacy of enslaved humans in the US. We’ll examine the impact of land dispossession and forced migration of Native peoples, the development of the modern financial system, and the technological advancements of the steam engine and coal mining in Wales during the Industrial Revolution.
From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. This is a virtual event via Zoom.
FREE. Registration is Required.
For more information, visit https://danburylibrary.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=114095 or contact Aurelio Muraca amuraca@danburylibrary.org

Professional Clothing Closet Showcase
2024-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Westside Campus Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING CLOSET SHOWCASE: Stop by the second floor loft of the Westside Campus Center from 6 to 8 p.m. and get some FREE professional attire! We’ve got business casual and business formal for all genders and sizes. A collaboration between the Career Success Center and SGA Philanthropy!!!

Wally's Bingo
2024-11-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Westside Campus Center Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WALLY’S BINGO: Join PAC and Wally’s Cupboard for Wally’s Bingo at 8 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom.
Play for a chance to win an Xbox, AirPods, a dinner for two basket and more (Sponsored by Wally’s Cupboard).
Donate a non-perishable food item and you will get an extra bingo sheet! (Only 1 extra per person)

The Mound Builders - Student Previews
2024-11-20 20:00 - 22:30 | MainStage Theatre, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
THE MOUND BUILDERS – STUDENT PREVIEWS: At an archeological dig in the Midwest, a party of university scientists are unearthing vestiges of a lost indigenous civilization. They are joined by family, associates and an outsider with ulterior motives. The play interweaves past and present, probing into the lives and conflicts of these disparate people. Their story reveals the lessons of our past and illuminates our collective blindness as we navigate the future. At 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, and Thursday, Nov. 22, in the MainStage Theatre in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/student-previews-the-mound-builders-tickets-1003197981167?

Dance Team Bake Sale
2024-11-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
DANCE TEAM BAKE SALE: Join us from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Berkshire Hall to enjoy delicious personalized baked treats and support a great cause.
We’re selling a variety of custom-made treats, from cookies to cupcakes, to help fund our journey to Nationals! Every purchase gets us one step closer to achieving our dreams.
Stop by, grab a sweet treat, and show your support for the WestConn Dance Team. Thank you for making a difference!
We hope to see you there!

World Philosophy Day
2024-11-21 11:00 - 12:30 | Warner Hall 226, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
WORLD PHILOSOPHY DAY: To honor World Philosophy Day, two representatives (and WCSU alumna) from the Connecticut Coalition for Economic and Environmental Justice (CCEEJ) will speak about the work they do in Connecticut. Students from PHI 226 Environmental Philosophy also will be presenting on small projects they have been engaged in during the semester to contribute to WCSU becoming a more sustainable campus.
Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend/family member.
From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Warner Hall 226, Midtown campus
World Philosophy Day is celebrated annually on the third Thursday of November to recognize the value of philosophy in developing human thought and culture.
The event is sponsored by the Department of History, Philosophy, and World Perspectives and the Jane Goodall Center.
