WCSU Events

Alumni Book Fair
2025-01-05 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | President’s Reception Room, Westside Classroom Building 218, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
ALUMNI BOOK FAIR: In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the WCSU MFA in Creative and Professional Writing program, an Alumni Book Fair, featuring the publications of graduates from the past two decades, will be held in the President’s Reception Room, Westside Classroom Building Room 218, on the Westside campus at 7:30 p.m.
The Book Fair is part of the MFA in Creative and Professional Writing Winter Residency. The public is invited.

Reading
2025-01-06 19:30 - 21:30 | President’s Reception Room, Westside Classroom Building 218, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
READING: Poet Joan Kwon Glass will read from her work in the President’s Reception Room, Westside Classroom Building Room 218 on the Westside campus at 7:30 p.m. Q&A will follow.
Glass is the winner of the 2024 Perugia Press Poetry Prize for her book “Daughter of Three Gone Kingdoms,” and “Night Swim,” winner of the Diode Book Prize. Glass’s poems have been featured/are forthcoming in POETRY, The Slowdown, Passages North, Poetry Daily, Terrain, Ninth Letter, Rattle, AAWW (The Margins), Poetry Northwest, Tahoma Literary Review, Prairie Schooner, and elsewhere.

The reading is part of the MFA in Creative and Professional Writing Winter Residency. The public is invited.

Women's Basketball vs. University of Southern Maine
2025-01-11 12:00 - 14:00 | O’Neill Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE: The Wolves will face the University of Southern Maine at noon in the Feldman Arena of the O’Neill Center on the Westside campus. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Men's Basketball vs. University of Southern Maine
2025-01-11 15:00 - 17:00 | O’Neill Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE: The Wolves will face the University of Southern Maine at 3 p.m. in the Feldman Arena of the O’Neill Center on the Westside campus. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Danbury Regional Pollinator Pathway Meeting
2025-01-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Science Building 125, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
DANBURY REGIONAL POLLINATOR PATHWAY MEETING: Please join the Danbury Pollinator Pathway and regional stakeholders for in-person networking and planning for the upcoming year. Meeting to take place from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Science Building, room 125, on the Midtown campus. Registration information: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=vC1i4bqUrUiHu6fygHTuPWJOYzoMaJpFumkVDjoGxnhUN1VTN0YzRDJEM0JGTkdZWks4RUZERUdGRi4u&route=shorturl

Visiting Artist Lecture - Eric Velasquez, Illustrator
2025-01-17 08:00 - 17:00 | VPAC Room 144, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
VISITING ARTIST LECTURE – ERIC VELASQUEZ, ILLUSTRATOR:
Tuesday, April 22, 11 a.m.
Visual & Performing Arts Center, room 144,WCSU, Westside Campus
Free & Open to the Public, Limited Seating Available
RSVP Required
Eric Velasquez is an illustrator who lives and works in New York. He was born in Spanish Harlem, the son of Afro-Puerto Rican parents, and attended the High School of Art and Design. He earned his B.F.A. from the School of Visual Arts and also studied with Harvey Dinnerstein at the Art Students’ League. Illustrating for over 30 years, he teaches book illustration at FIT in NYC.
Velasquez began his career as a freelance illustrator in 1984 and in the first 12 years, completed over 300 book jackets and interior illustrations. These included the complete series of “Encyclopedia Brown” and “The Ghost Writers,” among others. In 1997, he illustrated his first picture book, “The Piano Man” by Debbie Chocolate, for which he won the Coretta-Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent. Many books and awards have followed. He received the NAACP Image Award in 2010 for “Our Children Can Soar,” on which he collaborated with 12 notable illustrators of children’s literature. He also wrote and illustrated “Grandma’s Records” and “Grandma’s Gift,” which won the 2011 Pura Belpre Award for Illustration. His latest book “Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library” by Carole Boston Weatherford has gathered rave reviews and has won the 2018 Walter Award, as well as the Golden Kite Award.

Visiting Artist Lecture - Ying Li, Painter
2025-01-17 08:00 - 17:00 | VPAC Room 144, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
VISITING ARTIST LECTURE – YING LI, PAINTER:
Mon, February 24, 11 a.m.
Visual & Performing Arts Center, room 144, WCSU, Westside campus
Free & Open to the Public, Limited Seating Available
RSVP required
Ying Li was born in Beijing, China, and studied traditional landscape painting at Anhui Normal University, where she received her BFA and then taught for six years. She immigrated to the U.S. in 1983 and received her M.F.A. from Parsons School of Design. She lives and works in NYC and Haverford, Pennsylvania, where she is the Phlyssa Koshland Professor in Fine Arts at Haverford College, where she has taught since 1997.
Li’s work is represented by Pamela Salisbury Gallery in Hudson, New York, Gross McCleaf Gallery in Philadelphia, and Alice Gauvin Gallery in Portland, Maine. It has been featured in international exhibitions in the U.S., Switzerland, Italy, Ireland and France. In NYC, she has shown with several galleries, including Lohin Geduld, Elizabeth Harris, Tibor de Nagy, and Lori Bookstein Fine Art. She has been in group shows at the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the National Academy Museum, where she received the Edwin Palmer Memorial Prize for Painting and the Henry Ward Ranger Fund Purchase Award.
Li has received many residency awards, including Artist in Residence at Hollins University (in 2024), Dartmouth College, Visiting Artist at the American Academy in Rome, and various residency fellowships in Switzerland, Spain, Ireland, France, Canada, and the U.S. Her work has been reviewed in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Art Forum, Art in America, and Hyperallergic, among others.
Reserve a spot at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-ying-li-painter-tickets-1154022415109.

Women's Basketball vs. UMass Dartmouth
2025-01-18 13:00 - 15:00 | O’Neill Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. UMASS DARTMOUTH: The Wolves will face UMass Dartmouth 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 Basketball vs. UMass Dartmouth
2025-01-18 15:00 - 17:00 | O’Neill Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. UMASS DARTMOUTH: The Wolves will face UMass Dartmouth at 3 p.m. in the Feldman Arena of the O’Neill Center on the Westside campus. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Picklewich
2025-01-22 11:00 - 17:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
PICKLEWICH: Join us from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Showcase Station in the Berkshire Dining Hall on the Midtown campus for Picklewich, a one day only special. A unique twist on a sandwich served as a pickle with deli meat and sandwich-related toppings.

ACLU Civil Rights Town Hall
2025-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Midtown Student Center Theater, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
ACLU OF CONNECTICUT CIVIL RIGHTS TOWN HALL: The American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut will host a Civil Rights Town Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Student Center Theater on the Midtown campus. The topic of discussion will be “Connecticut’s Civil Rights and Liberties in a Second Trump Administration” in a town hall question-and-answer format.
The ACLU of CT invites you to attend one of these free, public events they are hosting across the state. Hear from expert legal, policy, and communications staff who are ready to answer questions about the implications of a new administration for the civil liberties you care about most:

Free Speech & The Right to Assemble
Immigrants’ Rights
Reproductive Rights & Bodily Autonomy
LGBTQIA+ Rights
Criminal Legal System
Government Surveillance
Voting Rights

Join us to learn more about the ACLU’s plan to address threats and opportunities, ask questions, and learn about how you can help.

Walking Nachos
2025-01-23 11:00 - 17:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
WALKING NACHOS: Join us at 11 a.m. at the Showcase Station in the Berkshire Dining Hall on the Midtown campus for Walking Nachos. This one day event will have nacho chips with chili served in a bag, the perfect grab-and-go snack. Whether you’re stopping by in between classes or craving something delicious, come stop by and enjoy this fun snack.

Back to School Meet the E-Board
2025-01-23 20:00 - 23:00 | Westside Campus Center Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
BACK TO SCHOOL MEET THE E-BOARD: Attendees will have the opportunity to get to the know the newest club on campus, while also playing games, coming up with new ideas and chatting with The African American Empowerment Association E-Board!! From 8 to 11 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom.

Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast
2025-01-24 11:00 - 17:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY FRENCH TOAST: Join us from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Showcase Station in the Berkshire Dining Hall on the Midtown campus for Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast. This will be served during lunch and don’t miss out on this favorite item for one day only!

Women's Basketball vs. Plymouth State University
2025-01-25 13:00 - 15:00 | O’Neill Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY: The Wolves will face Plymouth State University 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 Basketball vs. Plymouth State University
2025-01-25 15:00 - 17:00 | O’Neill Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY: The Wolves will face Plymouth State University at 3 p.m. in the Feldman Arena of the O’Neill Center on the Westside campus. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

A Benefit Concert for the Lebanese Red Cross
2025-01-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE LEBANESE RED CROSS: Regional artists unite to bring you a cultural tribute via a dance and theatrical music production. From 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Ives Concert Hall in White Hall on the Midtown campus. The public is invited; obtain tickets at https://wcsutickets.ticketspice.com/lebanon-american-club-holding-musical-performance-benefit-for-the-lebanese-red-cross. Hosted by the Lebanese American Club of Danbury.

Coming in Hot ... and Cold
2025-01-28 13:30 - 16:30 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
COMING IN HOT … AND COLD: Join Sodexo from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Berkshire Hall Lobby on the Midtown campus for a sweet and spicy celebration. There will be Hot Cheetos Mac and Cheese, Hot Cocoa, Lemonade, and Mexican Grilled Corn. Bring your friends and your appetite, and join us for an afternoon of bold flavors and cozy drinks. See you there!

Coming in Hot and Cold- Opposites Attract
2025-01-28 13:30 - 16:30 | The Daily Grind, Westside Campus Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
COMING IN HOT AND COLD – OPPOSITES ATTRACT: Hot Cheetos Mac & Cheese, Mexican Corn, Hot Cocoa and Lemonade will be served at the Daily Grind in the Westside Campus Center from 1:30-4:30 p.m.

PAC Snow Globe Novelty
2025-01-28 14:30 - 16:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
PAC SNOW GLOBE NOVELTY: Join PAC’s first event of the semester! Snow Globe making novelty will be held from 2:30-4 p.m. in Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus.

WCSU Community Bookshelves Ribbon Cutting
2025-01-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
WCSU COMMUNITY BOOKSHELVES RIBBON CUTTING: Need a break from academic books and journals? Are you looking for your next great read? Join us from 4 to 5 p.m. to celebrate the opening of the WCSU Community Bookshelves at the Fireplace Lounge in Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus. You can choose from a variety of leisure reading options (novels, mysteries, young adult fiction, etc.) and maybe a tiny bit of academic content tossed in. These books are here for the taking – simply grab what you want and go.
Too many books at home? Bring ’em in to share them! We are looking for pleasure reading materials in decent condition, including children’s books, graphic novels, romance, mystery, whodunit, historical fiction, self-help, and on and on.
Happy reading!

C4D Introduction, Sensitivity, and Know Their Rights Workshop
2025-01-29 12:30 - 14:30 | White Hall 127, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
C4D INTRODUCTION, SENSITIVITY, AND KNOW THEIR RIGHTS WORKSHOP: Join our two-hour workshop with CT Students for a Dream (C4D) and explore the challenges faced by undocumented students and students from mixed status families. The workshop will include a “Know Their Rights” training and resources to create a safe environment for our students. Learn how to engage with and support undocumented immigrant students in the workplace and classroom, and identify areas for improvement. From 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Room 127 of White Hall on the Midtown campus. RSVP at https://forms.office.com/r/t0yABxYjGd

PAC Welcome Back Bingo
2025-01-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Westside Campus Center Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
PAC WELCOME BACK BINGO: Welcome Back Bingo! Join us from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom for a chance to win some big prizes such as PS5, AirPods, record player and more!

Network with Enterprise Mobility
2025-01-30 11:00 - 14:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
NETWORK WITH ENTERPRISE MOBILITY: WCSU students are welcome to network with an Enterprise Representative from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus. Learn about the Enterprise Mobility Management Trainee Program and how Enterprise can drive your career forward. Questions? Contact careersuccess@wcsu.edu or call (203) 837-8263

PAC Game Night and Open Mic
2025-01-30 18:00 - 22:00 | Midtown Student Center Game Room, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
PAC GAME NIGHT & OPEN MIC: Join us for Game Night in the Midtown Student Center Game Room from 6-8 p.m. and Open Mic in the Wolves Den from 8-10 p.m.!

Hot Cocoa Bar
2025-01-31 11:00 - 20:00 | Berkshire Hall and Westside Campus Center Dining, Danbury, CT
HOT COCOA BAR: Join us from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for a Hot Cocoa Bar that will be happening all day in Berkshire Hall on Midtown and during dinner at the Westside Campus Center Restaurant. There will be hot chocolate, as well as toppings like marshmallows to pair with your hot chocolate.

Sip and Sketch
2025-01-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Drawing Studio, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
SIP AND SKETCH: Join us for an enjoyable and creative evening of drawing while listening to music, sipping wine, and savoring light refreshments. This event, led by experienced artist and WestConn alumna Denise Rosa, welcomes participants of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned artists, for a shared art experience in a fun and relaxed studio environment.
The event will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Drawing Studio, Room 241 of the Visual & Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. Basic drawing materials will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own supplies.
Please note that attendees must be 21 years or older. For more information, contact the WCSU Department of Art at (203) 837-8403. This program is hosted by WCSU’s Department of Art and is sponsored by the Alumni Association.
Reserve a spot at www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-sketch-tickets-1200245710229

Campus Open Forum
2025-02-03 15:00 - 16:15 | Westside Campus Center Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
CAMPUS OPEN FORUM: All students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend a Campus Open Forum with President (Interim) Dr. Manohar Singh and University Leadership from 3 to 4:15 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom. There will be brief updates from around the university, and then we will move into an open dialogue session.
RSVP at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/campus-open-forum

Black History Month Week 1
2025-02-03 16:00 - 20:00 | Berkshire Hall and Westside Campus Center Dining, Danbury, CT
BLACK HISTORY MONTH WEEK 1: This February, in celebration of Black History Month, our dining hall is proud to present four weeks of diverse and flavorful menus honoring Black culture and cuisine. Each week will highlight a different culinary theme, served at both campuses during dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Week 1 kicks off with dishes inspired by West African flavors: on Monday, Feb. 3, enjoy Jollof Rice and Suya (Spicy Meat Skewers); Wednesday, Feb. 5, savor Fufu with Egusi Soup; and Friday, Feb. 7, indulge in Kansiye and Alloco. Join us as we celebrate through the rich traditions of food at Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus and at the Westside Campus Center.

Visiting Artist Lecture - Jim Lee, Interdisciplinary Artist
2025-02-04 11:00 - 12:00 | VPAC Room 144, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
VISITING ARTIST LECTURE – JIM LEE, INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTIST:
Tue, February 4, 11 a.m.
Visual & Performing Arts Center
WCSU, Westside campus, room 144
Free & Open to the Public
Limited Seating Available
RSVP required
Jim Lee is an interdisciplinary artist working with multiple materials and forms. Born in Berrien Springs, Michigan, he received his B.A. degree from Hope College (Michigan) and his M.F..A degree from the University of Delaware. He lives and works in Brooklyn, New York, and is a professor of painting and drawing at Hofstra University. Since 1998, Lee’s work has been shown throughout the U.S. in galleries and museums, including the Neuberger Museum of Art and the Islip Art Museum.
International exhibitions have been held in England, France, Belgium, Germany, and Japan. He is represented by Nicelle Beauchene Gallery in NYC, where he has had six solo shows, most recently in September 2024. From the press release for that show, ”Lee challenges notions of painting as object and painting as experimentation. A promiscuous reverence for found and foraged materials gives Lee’s work a recognizable playfulness . . .” Lee is a recipient of awards, including artist residencies from the Farpath Foundation in Dijon, France, and from the Edward Albee Foundation in Montauk, New York.
Since 2001, Lee’s work has been reviewed in numerous publications: The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Art in America, Artforum, New York Magazine, Huffington Post, Brooklyn Rail, and Hyperallergic.
Reserve a spot at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-jim-lee-interdisciplinary-artist-tickets-1153042032759.
