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SUMMARY:2026 High School Student Art Showcase
DESCRIPTION:2026 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ART SHOWCASE:\nOpening Reception & Awards Ceremony\nSunday\, May 31 | 2–4 p.m. \nJoin Western Connecticut State University for an inspiring afternoon celebrating the exceptional creativity of high school artists from across the region. The 2026 High School Student Art Showcase Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony invites students\, families\, educators\, and community members to experience a vibrant juried exhibition and honor the next generation of artists. \nPresented by WestConn in partnership with the Danbury Cultural Commission and Jerry’s of Norwalk\, this biennial exhibition features outstanding artwork by students in grades 9–12. Selected artists will be showcased in a professional gallery setting\, with top artists receiving special recognition and awards during the opening reception. \nThis celebratory event offers a unique opportunity to: View exceptional student artwork in a university gallery; Celebrate and support young artists at a pivotal stage in their creative development; Connect with fellow students\, families\, educators\, and arts advocates; Experience the creative energy of WCSU’s Visual Arts program. \nWCSU is proud to provide a platform that recognizes student achievement\, encourages artistic exploration\, and inspires future study in the arts. By bringing young artists into a collegiate exhibition environment\, this showcase affirms the vital role of the arts in communication\, community-building\, and creative growth. \nCome celebrate creativity\, dedication\, and the promise of emerging artists—all are welcome! \nExhibition Dates: May 31 – June 14\, 2026 \nGallery Hours:\n• Tuesday–Friday: noon–4 p.m.\n• Saturday–Sunday: 1–4 p.m. \nLocation:\nThe Gallery at the Visual & Performing Arts Center\, Westside campus\n43 Lake Avenue Extension\nDanbury\, CT 06811
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/2026-high-school-student-art-showcase/
LOCATION:Art Gallery\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Reception,Visual & Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Lessons from a Latino Professor at an HSI Community College
DESCRIPTION:HSI-PLC SESSION – LESSONS FROM A LATINO PROFESSOR AT AN HSI COMMUNITY COLLEGE: The HSI-PLC is a monthly online community dedicated to shared learning and engagement around Dr. Gina Garcia’s framework of Latino Servingness. This framework is of critical importance to CT State Community College as we strive to become a system that more fully supports Latine students — and\, by extension\, all students — in reaching college completion. \nThe HSI-PLC grew out of CT State’s HSI Retreat held in February 2025\, which convened 125 colleagues from across the state to share best practices and deepen their theoretical and conceptual understanding of HSI work. The PLC is also a Leadership Development Project of Dr. Madeline Pérez De Jesús and Dr. Manuel Gómez as part of their year-long 2025–2026 Fellowships with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) which concludes in June. \nJune 5\nLessons from a Latino Professor at an HSI Community College\nDr. Francisco Medina\nJohn Jay College of Criminal Justice\, City University of New York \n  \nJoin the meeting at https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_MDViNDZlODUtYmM2Mi00NDcwLTgyMTgtYzg5ZWNhMDQ0MjFj%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522679df878-277a-496a-ac8d-d99e58606dd9%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25223fe3a803-b972-4433-ba08-6d83c5e9c9ec%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=4bf4f16a-4a4a-492d-86d0-72b6c4b611e1&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true \nMeeting ID: 282 702 492 668 8\nPasscode: 2JY3Zg3B
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/lessons-from-a-latino-professor-at-an-hsi-community-college/
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Life for William P. Hawkins
DESCRIPTION:CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR WILLIAM P. HAWKINS: There will be a reception for the Celebration of Life Memorial Event for William P. Hawkins scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. in the lobby of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. \nLearn more at www.legacy.com/legacy/william-hawkins.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/celebration-of-life-for-william-p-hawkins/
LOCATION:VPAC lobby\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Reception
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration 2026
DESCRIPTION:JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION 2026: Juneteenth\, celebrated each year on June 19\, commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston\, Texas\, learned they were finally free — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It is the oldest nationally celebrated observance of the end of slavery in the United States and is now recognized as Juneteenth National Independence Day\, a federal holiday honoring freedom\, resilience\, and African American history. \nThe Danbury Juneteenth Coalition is a collaborative\, volunteer‑driven group of local organizations\, community leaders\, and residents dedicated to honoring this important history and celebrating Black culture in Danbury. The Coalition has organized Juneteenth celebrations for several years\, bringing together partners including WCSU affiliates\, CityCenter Danbury\, the Greater Danbury NAACP\, Salt & Light Ministries\, and the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut. \nOur mission is simple: Create a welcoming\, community‑centered celebration that educates\, uplifts\, and unites. \nWe’re proud to continue this tradition in partnership with CityCenter Danbury for 2026. From 5 to 9 p.m. on the CityCenter Green in Danbury. \nLearn more at https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/danburyjuneteenth
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/juneteenth-celebration-2026/
LOCATION:CityCenter Green\, 1 Ives Street\, Danbury\, CT
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