WCSU Food Pantry
2023-05-04 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-09 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-11 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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, 2023-05-11 08:00, 2023-05-12 08:00, 2023-05-13 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.

NYC Senior Cruise
2023-05-12 15:00 - 23:30 | CT
NYC SENIOR CRUISE: Sponsored by SGA. Come down for an amazing night aboard a magnificent cruise around New York City. Enjoy a great dinner, a cash bar, prizes, and much more! All students can purchase a ticket. Seniors must purchase a ticket for themselves and guest (if applicable). Shuttle transportation is provided both to and from the event. Report to Westside around 3 p.m. to take the bus to the event, and expect a return to Westside around 12:30 a.m.

Community Baby Shower
2023-05-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Danbury Public Library, 170 Main Street, Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER: Are you expecting? Are you a new parent? Do you have small children in your family?
The Danbury Library is throwing a community baby shower! Meet organizations that serve babies and families with young children to set your little ones up for childhood success. New parents can expect prenatal and postpartum health resources, breastfeeding information, childhood success techniques and tips, meet other new parents in the community, and door prizes!
All are welcome to attend and meet our partners. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Danbury Public Library. We have a Dads Read Storytime at 11:30 a.m. for big siblings. The first 50 registrants will receive an early literacy tote bag from the Friends of the Danbury Library. (Bags are for babies ages 0 – 18 months.) New moms can attend a prenatal yoga class at 12:30 p.m.
Visit bit.ly/babyshower23 to register.

Commencement
2023-05-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Total Mortgage Arena, 600 Main St., Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
COMMENCEMENT: Combined commencement exercises for graduate and undergraduate students will be held at the Total Mortgage Arena, 600 Main St., in Bridgeport, CT 06604. The ceremony will begin promptly at 10 a.m. and will conclude at approximately noon.
Please check the WCSU Commencement webpage for additional details.

Memorial Day
2023-05-29 08:00 - 17:00 | CT
MEMORIAL DAY: University offices are closed

Danbury Street Festival
2023-06-03 12:00 - 18:00 | Main Street Danbury, Main Street, Danbury, CT, United States
DANBURY STREET FESTIVAL: Celebrating its 35th anniversary, on Saturday, June 3, from noon to 6 p.m., CityCenter Danbury will once again turn Main Street into a pedestrian-only festival for a day. CityCenter is highlighting the arts and innovation that are core components in the revitalization efforts in downtown Danbury. Over 70 artists and vendors will line the roadway that day between White Street and West Street.
At least seven food trucks, including Latin flavors with Artisans, El Taco Loco, BBQ’s best Dish It Right Here, Twins BBQ, unique cuisine from Pink Elephant, hot dog extraordinaire Weenie Lynn’s and many more!!! Beer and wine provided by TAPVILLE Mobile Taproom will be available in the outdoor “Bar-do Garden” alcove located at the Bardo Walkway, highlighting many local breweries.
Three live performance stages will host more than 20 different groups and performance artists, featuring several musicians and a variety of dance troupes from multiple cultural organizations. Tiaa Candy & Macaroni Kid is sponsoring a Family Fun Zone, with plenty of exciting fun activities for kids and adults of all ages. Make sure you keep your eye out for Chris Lengyel the strolling magician who will be doing some interactive magic tricks that will blow your mind away!!!
Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from West Street to White Street from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Convenient event parking is available at the Patriot Parking Garage, 21 Delay St.
The fun doesn’t end there, at 6 p.m., grab dinner from one of our amazing downtown restaurants and join us for more LIVE music entertainment for the kick-off of our Summer Concert Series on the CityCenter Green!
For more information, visit www.danburystreetfestival.com or contact CityCenter Danbury at Lazaro@citycenterdanbury.com or call (203) 792-1711.

Juneteenth Day
2023-06-19 08:00 - 17:00 | CT
JUNETEENTH DAY: Holiday observed. University offices are closed.

SVPA New Student Orientation
2023-06-20 08:00 - 2023-06-21 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/.

SPS New Student Orientation
2023-06-22 08:00 - 2023-06-23 15:30 | Midtown campus, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION: New student orientation for students in the School of Professional Studies will be on Thursday and Friday, June 22 and 23, from 8 a.m. Thursday until 3:30 p.m. Friday. For more information, visit https://www.wcsu.edu/orientation/.

MFA Thesis Exhibition in NYC
2023-06-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Blue Mountain Gallery, 547 West 27 Street, Suite 200, New York, NY, United States
2023 MFA THESIS EXHIBITION AT BLUE MOUNTAIN GALLERY:
All are welcome to attend the Opening Reception on Thursday, June 22, from 5 – 8 p.m.
The Exhibition will be on view from June 20–July 8, 2023.
Gallery hours are Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., located at 547 West 27 Street, Suite 200, New York, NY.
The MFA Thesis Exhibition is the summation of two years of intensive, creative study and extensive interaction with resident faculty and visiting artists for students of WCSU’s Department of Art’s Graduate Program. This exhibition is supported by the Jason and Ellen Hancock Student Endowment Fund at Western Connecticut State University.
The Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts is the preferred degree for the practicing artist who is preparing for a professional career in the visual arts. MFA degrees are available in painting, illustration and interdisciplinary visual art. The MFA Thesis Exhibition is the capstone experience of the graduate program, demonstrating a personal direction and mastery in the work of the artists. Four MFA graduates will present their thesis work this year: Dan Baker, Marcus Escribano, Lilah Heyman and Aimee Jette.

2nd Annual Juneteenth
2023-06-24 12:00 - 17:00 | Midtown campus, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
2ND ANNUAL JUNETEENTH DAY OF FREEDOM: Join us for the 2nd Annual Danbury Juneteenth “Day of Freedom” Celebration from noon to 5 p.m. where our theme is “Educate. Empower. Engage.”
Preliminary Schedule of Activities:
– All Day Music provided by D.J. Frank Stewart & MSM
– Live Dance & Musical Performances: Featuring African Drummers, D.J. Frank Stewart and Friends, Hip-Hop artist DeAndre “D.J.” Gaines, “Visions of Praise” Liturgical Dance Group, as well as other local artists and performers
-Step Show & Stroll Showcase: Featuring members of the Divine 9 Fraternities and Sororities
-Wellness Center & Health Fair: Healthy living information from guest speakers and health & fitness experts. Will also promote FREE COVID-19 vaccinations and Health Screenings from local medical service providers
-Art Installations: Brought to you by The Cultural Alliance and facilitated by local artist Elizabeth White, we bring you “Ritual Open” banner installation, a traveling exhibition on the theme of ritual which is currently on view at DeWitt Clinton Park in New York City and “The Folding Chair Collective” chair installation, a tribute to seven-term congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, who said “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair!
-Kids’ Corner: Children’s activities (e.g., arts & crafts, ballooning, face painting and more)
-Vendor & Resource Station: Merchandise for sale by small business owners and entrepreneurs (e.g., art, fashion, jewelry, etc.) as well as educational resources such as employment opportunities, banking, homeownership, etc.
-Food Truck Station: Offering a variety of food and drink options

This family-friendly Event is FREE and Open to the public. All Are Welcome!

If you’re interested in being a vendor or setting up an informational table, please send an email to DanburyJune19@gmail.com.

ASB New Student Orientation
2023-06-26 08:00 - 2023-06-27 15:30 | Midtown campus, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
ANCELL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION: New student orientation for students in the Ancell School of Business will be on Monday and Tuesday, June 26 and 27, from 8 a.m. Monday until 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. For more information, visit https://www.wcsu.edu/orientation/.
