WestConn Wednesdays
2026-02-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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.

In-Person Study Abroad Information Session
2026-02-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-17 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 in-person Study Abroad Info Sessions each month starting in February:
Tuesday, 2/3 – (1– 2 p.m.)
Wednesday, 2/4 (3– 4 p.m.)
Thursday, 2/5 (1– 2 p.m.)
Tuesday, 2/10 (11 a.m.– noon)
Wednesday, 2/11 (3– 4 p.m.)
Thursday, 2/12 (1– 2 p.m.)
Tuesday, 2/17 (1– 2 p.m.)
Wednesday, 2/18 (3– 4 p.m.)
Thursday, 2/19 (1– 2 p.m.)
Tuesday, 2/24 – (11 a.m.–noon)
Wednesday, 2/25 (3– 4 p.m.)
Thursday, 2/26 (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.

Jack Box Game Night
2026-02-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Midtown Student Center 217
JACK BOX GAME NIGHT: Come hang with Student Pubs! We’ll be playing some Jack Box games and maybe other games as well. From 3 to 5 p.m. in Room 217 of the Midtown Student Center.

Psychology Student Association General Meeting
2026-02-11 15:30 - 16:30 | Warner Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING: Join PsychAlliance and attend our biweekly meetings to help plan department events; get involved on campus; and network with professors, professionals in the field, and your fellow psychology majors!
Our spring semester meetings will be held every other Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m., starting on 1/28 in Room 319 of Warner Hall on the Midtown campus.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to psychalliance@wcsu.edu or send us a message on Instagram wcsupsychalliance.

Graduate Virtual Information Sessions
2026-02-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

February 2026

Friday, 02/06/2025, 6 PM, EST – Master of Health Administration – Click this link to join the information session.
Monday, 2/9/2026, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Addiction Studies – Click this link to join the information session.
Tuesday, 2/10/2026, 1 PM EST – Master of Business Administration MBA – Click this link to join the information session.
Wednesday, 2/11/2026, 4 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security – Virtual Information Session Link.
Thursday, 2/12/2026, 7 PM EST – Master of Music – Click this link to join the information session.
Wednesday, 2/24/2026, 5 PM EST – Master of Arts in Teaching – Click this link to join the information session.

March 2026

Monday, 3/2/2026, 1 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security – Click this link to join the information session.
Monday, 3/9/2026, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Addiction Studies – Click this link to join the information session.

April 2026

Wednesday, 4/8/2026, 4 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security – Virtual Information Session Link.
Friday, 04/24/2026, 6 PM EST – Master of Health Administration – Click this link to join the information session.
Friday, 04/24/2026, 1 PM EST – Master of Business Administration MBA – Click this link to join the information session.

Love is Sweet
2026-02-12 11:30 - 14:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
LOVE IS SWEET: Come by The Center for Empowerment and Education’s table in Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., ahead of Valentine’s Day, to celebrate and take a moment to reflect on what healthy relationships look like — starting with you. Write a positive affirmation or note focused on self-love and compassion.
Join us for our Love is Sweet event and grab some free giveaways!

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic
2026-02-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
MOJOS, MERMAIDS, MEDICINE, AND 400 YEARS OF BLACK WOMEN’S MAGIC: The Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion is promoting this virtual event from the Danbury Library.
Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, “The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic,” tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era. These women, in secrecy and subterfuge, courageously and devotedly continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions.
Conjure informs our lives in ways remarkable and ordinary — from traditional medicines that informed the creation of Vicks VapoRub and the rise of Aunt Jemima’s Pancake Mix, to the original magic of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” (2023), and the true origins of the all-American classic blue jean.
From the moment enslaved Africans first arrived on these shores, conjure was heavily regulated and even outlawed. Now, Stewart uncovers new contours of American history, sourcing letters from the enslaved, dispatches from the lore of Oshun and other African mystics. The Conjuring of America is a love letter to the real magic Black women used, their herbs, food, textiles, song, and dance, used to sow rebellion, freedom, and hope.
Join us to take part in the magic and celebrate the legacy of America’s founding Black women. Register for free today at https://libraryc.org/danburylibrary/107155/register
About the Author: Lindsey Stewart is a Black feminist philosopher and an Associate Professor of philosophy at the University of Memphis. She is the author of The Politics of Black Joy. Her work has been featured in Blavity, Signs, Hypatia, and the British Journal for the History of Philosophy, and she holds a 2021 Michael Beaney Prize. She lives in Memphis, Tennessee.

Mindfulness at the Library
2026-02-12 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Ruth Haas Library, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
MINDFULNESS AT THE LIBRARY: Feeling stressed this semester? Having trouble finding calm amidst assignments, classes, and other responsibilities? We’ve got just the program for you!
Join Prabha Makayee in the Ruth Haas Library for a meditation series running through the Spring 2026 semester! Prabha seeks to help build new perspectives and develop paradigm shifts in how we navigate challenges and practice des-escalation and self-regulation strategies.
Find Prabha on the first floor of the Haas Library on the Midtown campus from 3 to 5 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday that the Haas Library is open.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Decoration Recruitment Event
2026-02-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Midtown Student Center 202, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY DECORATION RECRUITMENT EVENT: Come decorate chocolate covered strawberries with the sisters of Alpha Delta Pi and learn more about our sisterhood. From 5 to 7 p.m. in Room 202 of the Midtown Student Center.

Regalos con cariño
2026-02-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
REGALOS CON CARINO: A Valentine’s Day gift-making event from 5 to 7 p.m. in Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus.

Presidents' Holiday
2026-02-13 - 2026-02-16
PRESIDENTS’ HOLIDAY: No classes; University closed.

Men's Ice Hockey vs. Norwich University
2026-02-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Danbury Ice Arena, 1 Independence Way, Danbury, CT, 06810
WESTCONN MEN’S ICE HOCKEY VS. NORWICH UNIVERSITY: The Wolves will face off with Norwich University at 4 p.m. at the Danbury Ice Arena, 1 Independence Way in Danbury. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Men's Lacrosse vs. SUNY Brockport
2026-02-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Westside Athletic Complex, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN MEN’S LACROSSE VS. SUNY BROCKPORT: The Wolves will face SUNY Brockport at noon at the Westside Athletic Complex. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Men's Ice Hockey vs. VSU Castleton
2026-02-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Danbury Ice Arena, 1 Independence Way, Danbury, CT, 06810
WESTCONN MEN’S ICE HOCKEY VS. VSU CASTLETON: The Wolves will face off with VSU Castleton at 3 p.m. at the Danbury Ice Arena, 1 Independence Way in Danbury. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Random Act of Kindness Week - KIND Bars and Letters to Someone Important
2026-02-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS WEEK – KIND BARS AND LETTERS TO SOMEONE IMPORTANT: Join us in the Berkshire Hall Lobby on the Midtown campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn more about RAK week, enjoy a KIND bar, and get WestConn RAK sticker.
We’ll provide the paper, envelope, and stamp! Write a note to someone important to you and we’ll mail it.
Be on the lookout for more activities throughout the week.

Virtual Handshake Information Session
2026-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
VIRTUAL HANDSHAKE INFORMATION SESSION: The Career Success Center will host a virtual Handshake Information Session for students. Learn about Handshake and how it is the most effective way to find jobs, internships and career-related events. **The Workshop is free and open to ALL WCSU students and alumni. Register for this event through Handshake at https://wcsu.joinhandshake.com/login to acquire the meeting login link. Questions? Call (203) 837-8263 or email careersuccess@wcsu.edu
Sessions are scheduled for:
Tuesday, Feb. 17, at noon
Wednesday, March 11, at 11 a.m.
Thursday, April 9, at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5, at 1 p.m.

Lunar New Year Celebration
2026-02-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION: Lunar New Year Celebration | Year of the Horse
Join us for a week of celebration as we welcome the Year of the Horse, symbolizing strength, resilience, and forward momentum.
📅 February 17–20
February 17 – 1 – 3 p.m., Berkshire Lobby
February 18 – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., IHHS White Hall 114B
February 19 – 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m., IHHS White Hall 114B
February 20 – 10 a.m. – noon, IHHS White Hall 114B
✨ Four days of events celebrating culture, community, and new beginnings
This celebration is proudly hosted by the Asian Student Union, the Institute for Holistic Health Studies, the Intercultural Affairs Office (ICA), and the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI).
All are welcome to attend — come learn, connect, and celebrate Lunar New Year with us! 🎊🏮

English Society Meeting
2026-02-17 16:00 - 16:45 | White Hall 032, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
ENGLISH SOCIETY MEETING: The English Society is coming back to WestConn! This is a club for English majors and any others who share our love of the literary world. We dabble in everything from creative writing and book reviews to theater and podcast production. If you love literature, this is the club for you. From 4 to 4:45 p.m. in Room 032 of White Hall on the Midtown campus.

Lunar New Year Dinner
2026-02-17 16:00 - 20:00 | Berkshire Hall and Westside Campus Center Dining, Danbury, CT
LUNAR NEW YEAR DINNER: This is a special menu during dinner for Lunar New Year. The menu is crispy orange chicken stir-fry, fried rice, teriyaki cabbage slaw, and tang Hulu for dessert. From 4 to 8 p.m. in Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus and at Westside Campus Center Dining.

WestConn Fencing: Guest Coach Events
2026-02-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Midtown Student Center, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
WESTCONN FENCING – GUEST COACH EVENTS: Join us at our Guest Coach events! This is for WestConn Fencing Club members and anyone interested in learning about fencing, regardless of your experience level. Come and gain insights and knowledge from our guest coach, who will share techniques and strategies of fencing! We look forward to seeing you there! From 10 to 11 a.m. in the Midtown Student Center.

Blood Drive
2026-02-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Westside Campus Center North Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
BLOOD DRIVE: The American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom on the Westside campus. Visit www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter code WCSU to schedule an appointment!

Lunar New Year Celebration
2026-02-18 10:00 - 15:00 | IHHS Center for Wellbeing, Room 114 White Hall, 181 White St., Danbury

Free CPR, Bleed Control and Narcan Training
2026-02-18 10:30 - 12:00 | White Hall 127, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
FREE CPR, BLEED CONTROL AND NARCAN TRAINING: February is American Heart Month … Immediate hands-only CPR can double or triple a person’s chance of surviving a cardiac arrest incident. Please join our EHS team for Life Safety Training covering hands-only CPR, bleeding control, and naloxone (Narcan) administration. Free and open to all WestConn students, faculty, and staff – no prior experience needed. From 10:30 a.m. to noon in Room 127 of White Hall on the Midtown campus. Pizza will be served to those who participate! Register at https://forms.office.com/r/M1t1UF7jrb

Brown Bag Research Series
2026-02-18 12:30 - 13:30
BROWN BAG RESEARCH SERIES: Join us for an informal gathering to discuss research being done by WCSU faculty. At each session of the series, a different faculty member will share a presentation of their research, followed by Q&A. This is a chance to share work, collaborate, and expand our research culture. Bring your lunch to the Berkshire Hall Guest Conference Room on the Midtown campus from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Schedule:
Wednesday, Feb. 18 – Dr. Shahab Band, Computer Science
Wednesday, March 25 – Dr. Anna Malavisi, History, Philosophy & World Perspectives
Wednesday, April 15 – Dr. Emily Stevens and Dr. Krista Heybruch, Health Promotion & Exercise Sciences
