WCSU Events

Virtual Internship Information Session
2025-12-10 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP INFORMATION SESSION: Looking for an Internship? We Can Help!
Do you need to complete an internship before graduation but aren’t sure where to start? Whether you’re exploring opportunities or just have a few questions, we’ve got you covered!
Join the virtual Internship Information session to get answers and guidance.
— Thursday, Oct. 2, 6 to 7 p.m.
— Wednesday, Nov. 5, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
— Wednesday, Dec. 10, 6 to 7 p.m.
You’ll learn how to apply for an internship at WCSU, requirements you need before applying, tips for finding and securing opportunities, and much more!
Register in Handshake at https://wcsu.joinhandshake.com/edu to receive the virtual link.
If you have any questions, please email Katherine Corsillo at corsillok@wcsu.edu.

Energize for Finals!
2025-12-10 18:00 - 23:00 | Midtown Student Center, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
ENERGIZE FOR FINALS!: Students, come gear up for finals! Come by the Midtown Student Center Lobby Lounge for snacks and refreshments to keep you determined to ace your finals!
Midtown Student Center Lobby Lounge
Dec 8–10, 2025
6-11 p.m. each night

Good Vibe Food Drive
2025-12-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-12 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.

Coffee with a Cop
2025-12-11 10:30 - 12:30 | Berkshire Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
COFFEE WITH A COP: Stop by the Fireside Lobby in Berkshire Hall on the Midtown campus, grab a cup, and chat with our university police officers and some very special guests – K9 Jules and SCSU’s Sgt. Torres! A relaxed space to ask questions, share concerns or just say hi. From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Danbury Juneteenth Kickoff 2026
2025-12-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Danbury Museum
DANBURY JUNETEENTH KICKOFF 2026: We’re kicking off planning for Danbury’s Juneteenth 2026, and YOU are invited!
Passionate about community, culture, or creativity? Want to make a real impact? Join our Volunteer Kickoff at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec 13, at the Danbury Museum. Let’s shape a celebration that honors freedom, unity, and local voices.
Whether you’re into arts, outreach, fundraising, organizing, or just eager to connect, there’s a place for you:
• Programming & Performers
• Logistics & Permits
• Marketing & Outreach
• Volunteer Coordination
• Sponsorship & Fundraising
• Community Engagement & Partnerships
• Vendor Coordination
Meet new friends, bring your ideas, and help us make Juneteenth unforgettable. All are welcome!
Hosted by: Danbury Juneteenth Coalition (Salt & Light Ministries, NAACP, Cultural Alliance of Western CT, Western CT State University)
Ready to get involved? Head to this link to sign up and be part of the celebration:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=PPvOGUF13ky23U0SW9QykJTo_F3tAn5EtONL5YVE5XNUNUdOM0tVMklMNjY5NU9LNU9VU0c0QVhLWCQlQCN0PWcu
Thank you for building a stronger community together!

Women's Basketball vs. Plymouth State University
2025-12-13 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
2025-12-13 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/.

WestConn Wednesdays
2025-12-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-14 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.

Christmas Holiday
2025-12-25 | CT
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY: No classes; University closed.

Men's Basketball vs. Emmanuel College in WestConn Holiday Classic
2025-12-29 17:00 - 19:00 | O’Neill Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. EMMANUEL COLLEGE IN WESTCONN HOLIDAY CLASSIC: The Wolves will face Emmanuel College in the WestConn Holiday Classic at 5 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 in Round Two of WestConn Holiday Classic
2025-12-30 14:00 - 16:00 | O’Neill Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. MUHLENBERG COLLEGE OR NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY IN ROUND TWO OF WESTCONN HOLIDAY CLASSIC: The Wolves will face Muhlenberg College or New Jersey University in Round Two of the WestConn Holiday Classic at 2 p.m. in the Feldman Arena of the O’Neill Center on the Westside campus. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

New Year's Holiday
2026-01-01 | CT
NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY: No classes; University closed.

Men's Ice Hockey vs. Westfield State University
2026-01-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Danbury Ice Arena, 1 Independence Way, Danbury, CT, 06810
WESTCONN MEN’S ICE HOCKEY VS. WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY: The Wolves will face off with Westfield State University at 4 p.m. at the Danbury Ice Arena, 1 Independence Way in Danbury. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

MFA Winter Residency Reading
2026-01-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Hotel Zero Degrees, 15 Milestone Road, Danbury, CT, 06810
MFA WINTER RESIDENCY READING: The WCSU Master of Fine Arts in Creative and Professional Writing program will host its Winter Residency from Friday, Jan. 2, through Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Hotel Zero Degrees, 15 Milestone Road in Danbury. The public is invited to attend the Opening Reception, at which MFA mentors will read short excerpts (4-5 minutes) from their works-in-progress. At 7 p.m. at Hotel Zero Degrees.
Anyone interested in attending additional sessions or who would like to learn more about the program are encouraged to contact MFA Coordinator Anthony D’Aries at dariesa@wcsu.edu
Books by faculty and visiting writers are available through Byrd’s Books: https://byrdsbooks.com/list/wcsu-residency-2025

Climate Change Lecture
2026-01-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Floren Family Environmental Center at Innis Arden Cottage, Greenwich Point Park, Old Greenwich, CT
CLIMATE CHANGE LECTURE: Professor of Biology Dr. Mitch Wagener will present the Fred Elser First Sunday Science lecture, “The Dust Bowl,” at 2 p.m. at the Floren Family Environmental Center at Innis Arden Cottage, Greenwich Point Park, Old Greenwich, Connecticut.
In the modern world we fear that a changing climate will disrupt homes and livelihoods, even cause people to become migrants. Such an event occurred in the US in the 1930’s as moist weather in the southern plains returned to dry. Farmers who had invested all their resources in growing wheat, found they could not make a go of it. Some moved to California hoping to find work in agriculture there. Many were disappointed. This is their story, as told in song by Sis Cunningham and Woody Guthrie.
This program is free of charge. No beach pass is required if you are attending the Fred Elser First Sunday Science. Please let them know at the gate you are attending the Bruce Museum Seaside Center lecture.
Learn more at https://brucemuseum.org/events/fred-elser-first-sunday-science-the-dust-bowl/

MFA Winter Residency Workshop and Reading
2026-01-06 13:30 - 15:30 | Hotel Zero Degrees, 15 Milestone Road, Danbury, CT, 06810
MFA WINTER RESIDENCY READING: The WCSU Master of Fine Arts in Creative and Professional Writing program will host its Winter Residency from Friday, Jan. 2, through Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Hotel Zero Degrees, 15 Milestone Road in Danbury. The public is invited to attend a workshop and reading, “Better Together: How to Co-Write a Nonfiction Book,” featuring Cha McCoy & Layla Schlack, at 1:30 p.m. at Hotel Zero Degrees.
Cha McCoy and Layla Schlack worked together on McCoy’s book, “Wine Pairing for the People” (Harvest, November 2025) from proposal to launch. Learn about their process and how they figured out what worked for them as a team, and get a broader picture of how an illustrated nonfiction book gets made, how one becomes a collaborator on a project like this, and more.
Anyone interested in attending additional sessions or who would like to learn more about the program are encouraged to contact MFA Coordinator Anthony D’Aries at dariesa@wcsu.edu
Books by faculty and visiting writers are available through Byrd’s Books: https://byrdsbooks.com/list/wcsu-residency-2025

Women's Basketball vs. Rhode Island College
2026-01-08 17:00 - 19:00 | O’Neill Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE: The Wolves will face Rhode Island College at 5 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. Rhode Island College
2026-01-08 19:00 - 21:00 | O’Neill Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE: The Wolves will face Rhode Island College at 7 p.m. in the Feldman Arena of the O’Neill Center on the Westside campus. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Men's Ice Hockey vs. UMass Boston
2026-01-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Danbury Ice Arena, 1 Independence Way, Danbury, CT, 06810
WESTCONN MEN’S ICE HOCKEY VS. UMASS BOSTON: The Wolves will face off with UMass Boston at 4 p.m. at the Danbury Ice Arena, 1 Independence Way in Danbury. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Men's Ice Hockey vs. UMass Dartmouth
2026-01-10 14:30 - 16:30 | Danbury Ice Arena, 1 Independence Way, Danbury, CT, 06810
WESTCONN MEN’S ICE HOCKEY VS. UMASS DARTMOUTH: The Wolves will face off with UMass Dartmouth at 2:30 p.m. at the Danbury Ice Arena, 1 Independence Way in Danbury. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Graduate Virtual Information Sessions
2026-01-13 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-15 17:00 - 18:00 | 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.

January 2026

Tuesday, 01/13/26, 5 PM EST – Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership – Click this link to join the information session.
Thursday, 1/15/2026, 5 PM EST – Financial Aid – Click this link to join the information session.
Monday, 1/19/2026, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Addiction Studies – Click this link to join the information session.
Monday, 1/19/2026, 5:30 PM EST – M.S. in Education, Literacy & Language Arts – Click this link to join the session.
Tuesday, 1/27/2026, 2 PM EST – International Applicant – Click this link to join the information session.
Tuesday, 1/27/2026, 6 PM EST – M.S. in Nursing and Doctor in Nursing Practice– Click this link to join the information session.
Wednesday, 1/28/2026, 4 PM EST – M.S. in Integrative Biological Diversity – Click this link to join the 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.

Women's Basketball vs. Keene State College
2026-01-14 14:00 - 16:00 | O’Neill Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. KEENE STATE COLLEGE: The Wolves will face Keene State College at 2 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. Keene State College
2026-01-14 16:00 - 18:00 | O’Neill Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. KEENE STATE COLLEGE: The Wolves will face Keene State College at 4 p.m. in the Feldman Arena of the O’Neill Center on the Westside campus. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.

Women's Basketball vs. VSU Castleton
2026-01-17 14:00 - 16:00 | O’Neill Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. VSU CASTLETON: The Wolves will face VSU Castleton at 2 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. VSU Castleton
2026-01-17 16:00 - 18:00 | O’Neill Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WESTCONN MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. VSU CASTLETON: The Wolves will face VSU Castleton at 4 p.m. in the Feldman Arena of the O’Neill Center on the Westside campus. For more information, visit https://westconnathletics.com/.
