INDOOR: WestFest Carnival
2023-04-29 18:00 (America/New_York) | Westside O’Neill Center
INDOOR: WESTFEST CARNIVAL: Due to inclement weather, the carnival rides unfortunately had to be cancelled. However, join us for

Lawn games with tournament brackets
Baskets that will be raffled off
Team M&M (balloon artist and face painting)
Trigg Watson (roving magician)
Trivia gameshow
2 food trucks outside of garage doors
Lemonade and dippin’ dots
Shirts and water bottles hand out
and more that’s being decided on now!

There also will be food, body painting, a pie eating contest (hosted by FSL), and more from 6 to 10 p.m. This event is free for WCSU students and $10 for Non-WCSU students.

Love Wins Benefit Concert
2023-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
26TH ANNUAL JAZZ FEST: LOVE WINS BENEFIT CONCERT: Love Wins! A Celebration of Music to benefit the Ana Márquez – Greene Endowed Music Scholarship at WCSU
The concert takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the Visual and Performing Arts Center.
Featuring:
2-time Grammy ®️ nominee Jimmy Greene will perform with an All – Star lineup including 2-time Grammy ®️ nominated pianist Orrin Evans, Latin Grammy®️nominated vocalist Claudia Acuña, bassist Dezron Douglas and Blue Note Records artist Otis Brown III
Past guests have included:
• Grammy Award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling;
• 2010 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master pianist Kenny Barron;
• bassist John Patitucci;
• drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts,
• Regina Carter on violin;
• Christian Sands on piano;
• Russell Malone on guitar; Ben Allison on bass;
• Alvester Garnett on drums.
• René Marie – vocals
• Bill Charlap – piano
• Rufus Reid – bass
• Matt Wilson – drums
This event is being hosted by the WCSU Department of Music.
NOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $35 plus fees; Tickets purchased at the door are $40.
No refunds or exchanges are permitted, all sales are final.

Marat/Sade
2023-04-29 20:00 - 22:30 | MainStage Theatre, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
MARAT/SADE: The WCSU Theatre Department will be performing “Marat/Sade” from 8 to 10:30 p.m. in the MainStage Theatre in the Visual and Performing Arts Center. The infamous Marquis de Sade has been imprisoned in the asylum of Charenton for endangering public morals. As a form of therapy, the hospital’s patients are allowed to take part in plays, and de Sade sets out to dramatize the death of the French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat, who was murdered in his bath. With its cast of sociopaths, schizophrenics, and narcoleptics, Marat/Sade is a bawdy and outrageous play where madness and reason seem inseparable. It is a depiction of the violence of modern society while asking whether true revolution comes from changing society or changing oneself.
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.

Marat/Sade
2023-04-30 14:00 - 16:30 | MainStage Theatre, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
MARAT/SADE: The WCSU Theatre Department will be performing “Marat/Sade” from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the MainStage Theatre in the Visual and Performing Arts Center. The infamous Marquis de Sade has been imprisoned in the asylum of Charenton for endangering public morals. As a form of therapy, the hospital’s patients are allowed to take part in plays, and de Sade sets out to dramatize the death of the French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat, who was murdered in his bath. With its cast of sociopaths, schizophrenics, and narcoleptics, Marat/Sade is a bawdy and outrageous play where madness and reason seem inseparable. It is a depiction of the violence of modern society while asking whether true revolution comes from changing society or changing oneself.
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.

26th Annual Jazz Fest
2023-04-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
26TH ANNUAL JAZZ FEST: WCSU HONORS JAZZ ENSEMBLES & JAMIE BEGIAN BIG BAND: Our 2023 Jazz festival ends with three groups; two of which are comprised of some of the most outstanding, select, high school students from across the state. These groups will be directed by Dr. Jimmy Greene and Jamie Begian.
Following the high school student all-star bands, and bringing the festival to a close, Jamie Begian will lead an outstanding big band of WCSU alumni in a set of his original music for large jazz ensemble. The event takes place from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the Visual and Performing Arts Center.
**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**
NOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $7 plus fees; Tickets purchased at the door are $10.
No refunds or exchanges are permitted, all sales are final.

REC Beach Party
2023-04-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Midtown REC Field, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
REC SAND VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT / BEACH PARTY: Come join our REC staff for an end of semester Beach Party with food , fun, lawn games, inflatables, fire pit AND a sand volleyball tournament!!! Join the fun between 5 and 8 p.m. on the Midtown REC field near the Kathwari Honors House and the Science Building.
To sign up your team it’s in our instagram bio! Look out for more on our WestConnRec instagram!

SVPA New Student Orientation
2023-05-01 08:00 - 2023-05-02 15:30 | Midtown campus, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
SCHOOL OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION: New student orientation for students in the School of Visual and Performing Arts will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 20 and 21, from 8 a.m. Tuesday until 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. For more information, visit https://www.wcsu.edu/orientation/.

Cookie Baking!
2023-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Newman Center, 7 8th Avenue, Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
ROTARACT AND NEWMAN CLUB: COOKIE BAKING! Help us show appreciation for our professors by baking cookies for Teacher Appreciation Week! This event will take place at 6 p.m. in the Newman Center (across the street from Newbury and Litchfield Hall). Baking supplies will be provided!

Drag Show
2023-05-01 21:00 | Wolves Den (MT Student Center, lower level), 181 White St., Danbury, CT
DRAG SHOW: Hosted by the WCSU Pride Center, PAC, FSL, and IRHA, WCSU’s Drag Show returns to the Wolves Den at 9 p.m. There will be multiple drag queen performances, a lip sync for your life opportunity for students, and a meet and greet with special guest Pangina.

WCSU Food Pantry
2023-05-02 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-04 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Wolves Den (MT Student Center, lower level), 181 White St., Danbury, CT
WCSU FOOD PANTRY: The WCSU Food Pantry is now open for all students on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
The WCSU Food Pantry is designed to provide support to students who are experiencing food insecurity for any reason. The WCSU Food Pantry is located in the Wolves Den in the lower level of the Midtown Student Center. Students may visit the WCSU Food Pantry once a week for up to twenty (20) items. We are also looking for volunteers to staff the WCSU Food Pantry.
Please contact the Dean of Students Office at (203) 837-9700 for more information.
On days the university is closed for holidays or inclement weather, the food pantry will also be closed.

Kulfi Fundraiser
2023-05-02 12:30 - 14:00 | Midtown Campus Quad, 181 White Street, Danbury, CT
KULFI FUNDRAISER: Stop by the Midtown Campus Quad between 12:30 to 2 p.m. to buy a scoop of ice cream. The proceeds will fund activities for the Muslim Student Association.

Student Leadership Recognition Banquet
2023-05-02 17:00 - 20:30 | Amber Room Colonnade, 1 Stacy Road, Danbury, United States
38TH ANNUAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION BANQUET: By Invitation Only The 38th Annual Student Leadership Recognition Banquet to celebrate WCSU’s student leaders, will be held at the Amber Room Colonnade. Social Hour begins at 5 p.m., the dinner and award ceremony begin at 6 p.m.
Tickets are $50 for anyone wanting to attend, otherwise the event is by invitation only.

REC Relaxation
2023-05-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Midtown campus, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
REC RELAXATION: For this special Wellness Wednesday, come to the Midtown Student Center between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for some relaxation time with smoothies, an oxygen bar, foot massages, and massage chairs.

STI Testing: Westside
2023-05-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Westside Campus Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
STI TESTING: In partnership with APEX community care, Health Services is hosting FREE and CONFIDENTIAL STI testing to all students. from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center, Room 213.

Lotería Game Night
2023-05-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Westside Campus Center North Ballroom, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
LOTERIA GAME NIGHT: WCSU Beyond Borders invites you to Lotería Game Night! There will be free food, awesome prizes, and lots of fun!

Grad Salute
2023-05-04 14:00 - 19:00 | Campus & Student Centers
GRAD SALUTE: Attention Graduating Students! Head over to the Westside Campus Center Loft any time between 2 and 7 p.m. to pick up your cap and gown! Honors cords will be available for pick up for students that are eligible.
Photographers from Thornton Studios will be on site taking senior portraits – no appointment necessary! First come, first served. Cap and gown will be available for the portraits, and we recommend that you dress as for a job interview. There is no sitting fee for senior portraits and you will be able to view your proofs online.

Bailando With the Community
2023-05-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Warner Hall 101, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
BAILANDO WITH THE COMMUNITY: Join us for Bailando with the Community from 5 to 7 p.m. in Warner Hall 101! Join us to learn about Puerto Rico’s traditional Bomba dancing with Brass City Bomba! There will be free food, raffle prizes, and lots of dancing! Sponsored by SGA, WCSU Beyond Borders, Latin America Student Organization, Pre-Collegiate and Access Programs, World Languages and Cultures Programs, Office of InterCultural Affairs, and the Commuter Student Organization.

Midtown Coffeehouse
2023-05-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Wolves Den (MT Student Center, lower level), 181 White St., Danbury, CT
MIDTOWN COFFEEHOUSE: Thursdays from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Wolves Den, the lower level of the Midtown Student Center. There is open mic from 8 to 9 p.m. Sign-up for that starts at 7:30 p.m. The Feature Act starts at 9 p.m.
Are you tired of spending your evenings alone in your room?
Are you looking to meet new people, listen to music?
Do you enjoy going to concerts and free events with free food?
Are you interested in sharing your talents or enjoy watching others perform during open mic?
If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the questions above, then the Midtown Coffeehouse is the place for you. Coffeehouse is every Thursday night from 8-10 p.m. in the Midtown Student Center Wolves Den. It’s completely free for students, the public is invited, and donations are accepted.
To find out more about WCSU’s Midtown Coffeehouse, check out the Coffeehouse website.

WCSU Research Day
2023-05-05 09:30 - 16:30 | Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
WCSU RESEARCH DAY: This showcase of undergraduate and graduate research, scholarship, and creative inquiry projects will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Ives Concert Hall. If you are just interested in research, or not yet sure what you want to do in your future career, it is a great opportunity to learn about the interesting work being done in a variety of fields by students like you right here at WCSU. It’s also a good way to meet other students who share your passions and interests. Projects are submitted from students from a whole range of fields including biology, psychology, education, chemistry, English, and history. There are also two keynote speakers who are both graduates from WCSU.
Keynote Speakers: Gill Simmons is a meteorologist who will be talking about humanizing the science of weather, and Dr. Brittany Baisch is a toxicologist who will be talking about methods for making safer decisions in her field.
If you can’t make it for the whole time, that’s ok. You can always stop in for the student poster sessions or the keynote speakers.

Cookout and Campout
2023-05-05 12:00 - 23:30 | Rec Field – Science Building Lawn, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
PRE-FINALS COOKOUT AND CAMPOUT: Destress with the Adventure Club before finals! We are having a cookout and campout on the science building lawn. There will be activities going on from noon to sunset. There is going to be FREE FOOD on a first come-first serve basis starting at 6 p.m. – this will be hot dogs cooked over a campfire by you!
We are staying overnight and want you to join us, no camping experience needed. We are able to provide tents and sleeping bags on a first come-first serve basis, so make sure to rsvp quick! As always there is more information on our engage page.
For any questions, please reach out to Boily004@wcsu.edu
We’ll see you there!

Who's Got Game?
2023-05-05 18:00 - 22:00 | Midtown Student Center Game Room, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
WHO’S GOT GAME? ON FRIDAY NIGHTS: It’s the final Who’s Got Game of the semester. Help us celebrate a successful semester. Join us for Pool, Ping Pong, Darts, Board Games and even some Rec Zone fun.
Every Friday night from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Midtown Student Center Game Room, 2nd Floor and the Rec Zone will be open for your enjoyment.
There will be open game nights and tournaments.
All student clubs, organizations and sports teams are welcome to sponsor a themed Friday Night … at no cost!
Games, food, music and giveaways.
Sponsored by CHOICES, InterCultural Affairs, Recreation, Sodexo, and the Weekend Activities Council – Student Organization sponsors this week: TBD

All clubs and organizations are invited to sponsor a Friday Night – who’s Got Game Night…at No Cost to Your Club.
All you have to do is agree to host the Friday night and bring your members and friends … and have a good time.
You can register on a first come – reserve the date by contacting: Daryle Dennis – dennisd@wcsu.educreate new email

Orchestra and Concert Chorale
2023-05-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
ORCHESTRA AND CONCERT CHORALE: The WCSU Orchestra, directed by Fernando Jimenez, and the Concert Chorale, directed by Jeremy Wiggins, will perform at 3 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall.
**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**
NOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $7 plus fees; Tickets purchased at the door are $10.
No refunds or exchanges are permitted, all sales are final.

Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band
2023-05-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPAC, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
WIND ENSEMBLE AND SYMPHONIC BAND: The WCSU Wind Ensemble, directed by Fernando Jimenez, and the WCSU Symphonic Band, directed by Matthew Doiron, will perform at 1 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall.
**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**
NOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $7 plus fees; Tickets purchased at the door are $10.
No refunds are permitted; all sales are final.

Final Exam Week
2023-05-08 08:00, 2023-05-09 08:00, 2023-05-10 08:00 | CT

Virtual Internship Information Workshop
2023-05-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Westside Campus Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP INFORMATION WORKSHOP: The Career Success Center will be hosting a Virtual Internship information Workshop. Undergraduate WCSU students will learn about the process of applying for an internship, requirements to apply, how to find potential internship opportunities, and much more. Students should register on Handshake to receive the virtual link. Questions? Email careersuccess@wcsu.edu or call 203-837-8263.

Internship Information Workshop
2023-05-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Westside Campus Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
INTERNSHIP INFORMATION WORKSHOP: The Career Success Center will be hosting an Internship Information Workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center, Suite 300. Undergraduate WCSU students will learn about the process of applying for an internship, requirements to apply, how to find potential internship opportunities, and much more. For more information and to register for the event, go to Handshake Questions? Email careersuccess@wcsu.edu or call 203-837-8263.
