WCSU Events

Machinal
2025-11-23 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | MainStage Theatre, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
MACHINAL: By Sophie Treadwell, directed by Annie G. Levy. Presented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus.
Performance times:
Friday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 22, 8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 23, 2 p.m.
Click here to learn more about the production and to select other performance dates/times.

She is a cog in a machine she did not build. In Sophie Treadwell’s Machinal, one woman’s life is shaped and ultimately shattered by the mechanized forces of modern society. This visceral, physical production explores the collapse of a soul forced to submit to the grinding pressures of labor, gender, and social expectation. Inspired by the 1928 true crime case of Ruth Snyder and told with the cold precision of an assembly line, Machinal asks: what happens when the need to get free outweighs the unthinkable cost?
Accessible seating is available in limited quantity, please email Eric Gomez, VPAC Events Coordinator at gomeze@wcsu.edu to inquire about accessible seating. You may also call the box office at (203) 837-3266.
WCSU student tickets are $10.00 and are available for purchase at the VPAC box office.
No refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. The venue recommends purchasing your tickets in advance on wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com.

Chamber Singers and University Singers
2025-11-23 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. From 3 to 5 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus.
Kevin Isaacs will be conducting his final Chamber Singers concert. He has conducted the Chamber Singers since 1990.
**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**
Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/chamber-singers-and-university-singers-tickets-1556785821299.
NOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $10; Tickets purchased at the door are $15.
No refunds are permitted; all sales are final.

Native Cinema Showcase Shorts 2025
2025-11-23 17:00, 2025-11-24 17:00, 2025-11-25 17:00, 2025-11-26 17:00, 2025-11-27 17:00, 2025-11-28 17:00 | Virtual
NATIVE CINEMA SHOWCASE SHORTS 2025: The Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion is promoting this virtual event series from the National Museum of the American Indian.
The National Museum of the American Indian’s Native Cinema Showcase is an annual celebration of the best in Native film. This year, the museum highlights an array of film shorts featuring a diverse range of Indigenous stories and perspectives.
All shorts are available to stream free from November 21 (5 p.m. ET) to November 28, 2025 (5 p.m. ET). Access the videos at https://americanindian.si.edu/native-cinema-showcase-2025/

Good Vibe Food Drive
2025-11-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-03 08:00 - 17:00 | All Residence Halls
GOOD VIBE FOOD DRIVE: Spread some holiday cheer by participating in the Good Vibe Food Drive! Donate non-perishable food items at your residence hall or at dining hall registers to help support students and community members in need this season. Donate through Dec. 12.

In Their Shoes: Author Talk with Joanna Dreby
2025-11-24 11:00 - 12:30 | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
IN THEIR SHOES – AUTHOR TALK WITH JOANNA DREBY: Join students, faculty, and staff for a special program in partnership with The WCSU Libraries, WCSU UndocuAlly, Ben & Jerry’s, CT Students for a Dream, and ALCU Connecticut!
In “Surviving the ICE Age,” sociologist Joanna Dreby draws on interviews with young adults with foreign-born parents to better understand what it was like to grow up during a time of heightened U.S. migratory control. Dreby also highlights stories that offer hope. Young adults developed strategies to persevere, and children who grew up in communities and families that openly talked about migration felt empowered and fared much better, especially when they had access to resources, such as adequate food and shelter, mental health services, and community support.”
Read more about Joanna Dreby at https://libguides.wcsu.edu/in_their_shoes/joanna_dreby and make sure to join us!
When: Monday, November 24 | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Ruth A Haas Library, Midtown campus

In-Person Study Abroad Information Session
2025-11-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Midtown Student Center Room 207, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
IN-PERSON ISEP STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION SESSION: International Services will host the following in-person Study Abroad Info Sessions in November:
Tuesday, 11/4 – 1-2 p.m.
Wednesday, 11/5– 3-4 p.m.
Friday, 11/7 – 2-3 p.m.
Monday, 11/10 – 1-2 p.m.
Wednesday, 11/12 – 3-4 p.m.
Thursday, 11/13 – 2-3 p.m.
Monday, 11/17 – 2-3 p.m.
Wednesday, 11/19 – 1-2 p.m.
Thursday, 11/20 – 3-4 p.m.
Monday, 11/24 – 1-2 p.m.
Students of all majors are encouraged to attend to learn how to apply for a semester, year-long, or summer study abroad experience. The sessions will be held in Midtown Student Center 207, within Intercultural Affairs. Please email warnerd@wcsu.edu to register – drop-ins are also welcome.

In Their Shoes: Roots & Routes Pop-Up Gallery
2025-11-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
IN THEIR SHOES – ROOTS & ROUTES POP-UP GALLERY: Over the past few months, the ACLU of CT and Ben & Jerry’s CT have collected art from local artists around the theme of disrupting the harmful narrative that we’re seeing in the mainstream media around immigrants, refugees, and asylees. We are working in collaboration with WestConn to host a pop-up gallery with an opening event to create a community space that uplifts the art we’ve received, celebrates our collective resilience and joy, and creates a space to engage with the WestConn community and partners.
Learn more at https://libguides.wcsu.edu/in_their_shoes/roots-routes
When: Monday, November 24 | 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Ruth A Haas Library, Midtown campus

Friendsgiving Dinner
2025-11-24 16:00 - 20:00 | Berkshire Hall and Westside Campus Center Dining, Danbury, CT
FRIENDSGIVING DINNER: Celebrate the season with a Friendsgiving dinner. Enjoy a variety of Thanksgiving-inspired dishes with your friends and campus community — perfect for sharing gratitude and good food before the holiday break! From 4 to 8 p.m. in Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus and the Westside Campus Center.

Men's Ice Hockey vs. Roger Williams University
2025-11-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Danbury Ice Arena, 1 Independence Way, Danbury, CT, 06810
WESTCONN MEN’S ICE HOCKEY VS. ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY: The Wolves will face off with Roger Williams University at 4 p.m. at the Danbury Ice Arena, 1 Independence Way in Danbury. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Women's Basketball vs. University of Saint Joseph
2025-11-25 16:00 - 18:00 | O’Neill Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. UNIVERSITY OF SAINT JOSEPH: The Wolves will face University of Saint Joseph at 4 p.m. in the Feldman Arena of the O’Neill Center on the Westside campus. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Thanksgiving Recess Begins
2025-11-26 | CT
THANKSGIVING RECESS BEGINS: No Classes; University is open.

WestConn Wednesdays
2025-11-26 08:00 - 17:00 | CT
WESTCONN WEDNESDAYS: Starting Wednesday, Oct. 1, we’re launching WestConn Wednesdays — a new weekly tradition to show our Wolves pride and strengthen our community by wearing gear weekly, enjoy a discounted lunch the first Wednesday of each month.
This isn’t just a spirit day. It’s a chance for faculty, staff, and students to come together, celebrate what makes us distinctively WestConn, and build the connections that make our campuses feel like home.
WestConn Wednesdays continue all year long — just wear your WestConn blue and orange to show your Wolves pride. Show off your gear on social media and tag #WestConnWednesday to be eligible for one of several prizes each week.
WestConn Wednesdays are about more than gear — they’re about belonging. By coming together weekly, we can weave stronger connections across campus and celebrate our university spirit.

Thanksgiving Recess
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-30 | CT
THANKSGIVING RECESS: No Classes; University is closed.

December Cram Jam
2025-12-01 18:00 - 21:00 | The Daily Grind, Westside Campus Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
DECEMBER CRAM JAM: Take a study break and get festive at our December Cram Jam! Enjoy gingerbread decorating, a hot chocolate bar, and a cozy atmosphere to relax and recharge with friends before finals. From 6–9 p.m. at The Daily Grind in the Westside Campus Center.

Fall 2025 Regional Lake Communities Symposium
2025-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
FALL 2025 REGIONAL LAKE COMMUNITIES SYMPOSIUM: Management Issues of Connecticut Lakes. A Fall Science at Night seminar series for the public, students and scientists interested in local lake conservation and management. Based on the conversation started in 2019 -24, stakeholders this year will discuss Lake Management topics that impact our regional lakes.
The event is virtual and free, but registration is required: https://westconn.tfaforms.net/217. From 7 to 9 p.m.
“The Jefferson Project”
7 p.m. – Larry Marsicano, Brawley Consulting Group LLC., WCSU Limnology Instructor, will introduce the topic and speakers.
7:05 p.m. –Anthony P. Praino, WCSU Atmospheric and Climate Sciences Adjunct “ An Overview of the Jefferson Project.”
7:50 p.m. – Questions from Audience
8:00 p.m. – Vincent Moriarty, Senior Research Scientist, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, “Jefferson Project and HABS.”
8:45 p.m. – Questions from Audience
8:55 p.m. – Theodora Pinou, Western Connecticut State University, Professor of Biology. Closing remarks and next steps.

Virtual Handshake Information Sessions
2025-12-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual event
VIRTUAL HANDSHAKE INFORMATION SESSIONS: The Career Success Center invites WCSU students from ALL majors to participate in the virtual Handshake Information Sessions. Learn how to use WCSU’s Handshake job board to create your profile, research and apply to jobs/internships, connect with employers, and learn about career-related events. Register on Handshake to get the online link at wcsu.joinhandshake.com. Questions? email careersuccess@wcsu.edu
Tuesday, Sept. 9 – 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 8 – noon
Thursday, Nov. 6 – 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 2 – 2 p.m.

SGA Philanthropy: Holiday Refresher
2025-12-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Science Building, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
SGA PHILANTHROPY – HOLIDAY REFRESHER: Join us from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Science Building Lobby on the Midtown campus to order a donation for Wally’s Cupboard and enter into a raffle to win prizes like a JBL Speaker, Dunkin Gift Card, and more! One dollar per entry. Plus, take a candy cane and fill out a survey to give feedback for the SGA. Happy holidays!

WestConn Wednesdays
2025-12-03 08:00 - 17:00 | CT
WESTCONN WEDNESDAYS: Starting Wednesday, Oct. 1, we’re launching WestConn Wednesdays — a new weekly tradition to show our Wolves pride and strengthen our community by wearing gear weekly, enjoy a discounted lunch the first Wednesday of each month.
This isn’t just a spirit day. It’s a chance for faculty, staff, and students to come together, celebrate what makes us distinctively WestConn, and build the connections that make our campuses feel like home.
Discounted lunch will return on the first Wednesday of each month this semester — November 5 and December 3 — for those wearing their WestConn gear!

Discounted Lunch at Berkshire Dining Hall and Westside Marketplace

$5 for commuter students
$10 for faculty & staff

(Discounts apply when you wear your WestConn gear!)
WestConn Wednesdays continue all year long — just wear your WestConn blue and orange to show your Wolves pride. Show off your gear on social media and tag #WestConnWednesday to be eligible for one of several prizes each week.
WestConn Wednesdays are about more than gear — they’re about belonging. By coming together weekly, we can weave stronger connections across campus and celebrate our university spirit.

HACU Webinar: Undocumented & DACA Students: Legal and Policy Updates for Higher Education
2025-12-03 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual
HACU WEBINAR – UNDOCUMENTED & DACE STUDENTS – LEGAL AND POLICY UPDATES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION: The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is promoting this virtual webinar from HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities).
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will host a webinar titled, “Undocumented & DACA Students: Legal and Policy Updates for Higher Education Institutions,” for HACU-members, on Dec. 3 at 12:40 p.m.
This informational webinar will explore the latest developments affecting undocumented and DACA students in higher education, with a focus on emerging policies, challenges, and opportunities. With ongoing legal uncertainty and evolving policy landscapes, it is critical for colleges and universities to stay informed and responsive. Experts from Fwd.us, the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, the National Immigration Law Center and RAICES will provide timely updates, clarify implications for campus communities, and share actionable strategies and resources to help institutions effectively support undocumented and DACA students. This session is designed for higher education professionals seeking to promote access, equity, and well-being for all students, regardless of immigration status.
The webinar will be presented by Ali Procopio, director of education and workforce at FWD.us; Veronica Garcia, senior staff attorney for the Immigrant Legal Resource Center; Ignacia Rodriguez Kmec, senior immigration policy associate for the National Immigration Law Center; Felix Villalobos, legal director for RAICES; and Rodo A. Hernández-Santiago, attorney for Lincon-Goldfinch Law.
Register to attend at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aIOVkeokS8uXSTxE4JLoJg#/registration

Graduate Virtual Information Sessions
2025-12-03 13:00 - 14:00 | 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.

October 2025

Thursday, 10/2/2025, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Counselor Education – Click this link to join the information session.
Monday, 10/6/2025, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Addiction Studies – Click this link to join the information session.
Tuesday, 10/7/2025, 1 PM EST – Master of Business Administration MBA – Click this link to join the information session.
Monday, 10/13/2025, 6 PM EST – Master of Health Administration – Click this link to join the information session.
Wednesday, 10/15/2025, 1 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security – Virtual Information Session Link
Tuesday, 10/21/24, 5 PM EST. – Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership – Click this link to join the information session.
Wednesday, 10/22/2025, 7 PM EST – MFA in Creative and Professional Writing – Click this link to join the information session.
Wednesday, 10/29, 2025, 9 AM EST – International Applicant – Click this link to join the information session.

November 2025

Tuesday, 11/4/2025, 6:30 PM EST – M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis – Click this link to join the virtual information session.
Thursday, 11/6/2025, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Counselor Education – Click this link to join the information session.
Tuesday, 11/18/2025, 7 PM EST – MFA in Creative and Professional Writing – Click this link to join the information session.
Thursday, 11/20/2025, 7 PM EST – Master of Music – Click this link to join the information session.

December 2025

Wednesday, 12/3/2025, 1 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security – Virtual Information Session Link
Thursday, 12/4/2025, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Counselor Education – Click this link to join the information session.

January 2026

Tuesday, 01/13/26, 5 PM EST – Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership
Thursday, 1/15/2026, 5 PM EST – Financial Aid
Monday, 1/19/2026, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Addiction Studies
Monday, 1/19/2026, 5:30 PM EST – M.S. in Education, Literacy & Language Arts
Tuesday, 1/27/2026, 9 AM EST – International Applicant
Wednesday, 1/28/2026, 4 PM EST – MS in Integrative Biological Diversity

February 2026

Friday, 02/06/2025, 6 PM, EST – Master of Health Administration
Monday, 2/9/2026, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Addiction Studies
Tuesday, 2/10/2026, 1 PM EST – Master of Business Administration MBA
Wednesday, 2/11/2026, 4 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security
Thursday, 2/12/2026, 7 PM EST – Master of Music
Wednesday, 2/24/2026, 5 PM EST – Master of Arts in Teaching

March 2026

Monday, 3/2/2026, 1 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security
Monday, 3/9/2026, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Addiction Studies

April 2026

Wednesday, 4/8/2026, 4 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security
Friday, 04/24/2026, 6 PM EST – Master of Health Administration
Friday, 04/24/2026, 1 PM EST – Master of Business Administration MBA

APEX Community Care Free and Confidential STI Testing
2025-12-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Westside Campus Center Room 213, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
APEX COMMUNITY CARE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL STI TESTING: Apex Community Care will be on campus to provide Free & Confidential STI Testing from 1 to 3 p.m. in Room 213 of the Westside Campus Center. No appointment necessary.
