Danbury Farmers' Market*
2022-08-13 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-27 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Danbury Green, CityCenter Green on Ives St., Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
*AFFILIATED EVENT: DANBURY FARMERS’ MARKET: The Danbury Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday from June 25th through October 29th on the Danbury Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Complimentary parking is available in the Patriot Garage. Better Food for Better Health!
The Danbury Farmers’ Market, now in its tenth year, is coordinated by the Danbury Farmers’ Market Community Collaborative, a 30-member group representing a wide variety of community agencies, in partnership with CityCenter Danbury. It continues to be a great place to purchase locally-grown produce in downtown Danbury. Visit Danbury Farmers’ Market website for more information!

Elephant's Trunk Flea Market*
2022-08-14 07:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-21 07:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-28 07:00 - 14:00 | Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market, 490 Danbury Rd, New Milford, CT, 06776
*AFFILIATED EVENT: ELEPHANT’S TRUNK FLEA MARKET: Are you looking for something fun to do on Sundays? Ride the HART Bus with your U-Pass ticket to New Milford and stroll across the Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market. Between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. local vendors will be selling their treasures. There are food trucks as produce stands as well. Check the website for weather closures.

Ecuadorian Festival
2022-08-14 11:00 - 20:00 | Ives Concert Park, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT
ECUADORIAN FESTIVAL: Experience many fun cultural festivities during this day-long family event that includes Ecuadorian food, music from several artists, dancing, folklore, crafts, and more! From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Ives Concert Park on the Westside campus. Tickets available at the gate, no online sales.

2022 Summer Concert Series*
2022-08-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Danbury Green, CityCenter Green on Ives St., Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
AFFILIATED EVENT: 2022 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Based out of Connecticut, Nashville Drive is a modern Country band paying tribute to some of today’s top country favorites and performing originals.
Nashville Drive performs throughout New England, PA, NJ and NY covering a wide range of today’s top country artists from Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Zac Brown Band, Toby Keith, Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, George Strait as well as their own originals. Their debut cd reached #13 on the iTunes top new country music downloads in 2015. Check out the international line-dance hit “Get Reckless” to our song “Reckless”.
Don’t miss out on a fun Country Line Dance class by JK Shuffles starting at 7pm!!

Meditation Circle
2022-08-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
MEDITATION CIRCLE FOR WORLD PEACE AND HEALING – CONNECT WITH A PURPOSE: An event occurring on the third Saturday of every month from 7-8 p.m.
The disconnection that we feel with the world around us can be healed as we deepen the connection with ourselves. Unite in harmony to balance the body, mind, heart and spirit through meditation and prayer. Connect to yourself with a purpose, and create what you individually need to achieve wholeness within. Allow this state of wholeness to be an opportunity for self-healing and the healing of others.
As the healing light enters into ourselves, we are able to graciously channel it in a way that brings healing to all things across the Earth.
What to expect from this mediation circle?
1. Peaceful Community Building: Build a community that serves to bring peace and healing to all of humanity through meditation and prayer.
2. Anxiety & Stress Relief: Learn and practice a variety of meditation techniques that help to reduce stress and promote relaxation.
3. Meditation Myth-Busters: Debunk common misconceptions regarding the practice of meditation, and break through conditional barriers to enhance meditation practice.
4. Nurturing Growth: Create an environment that inspires personal and spiritual healing and development.
It is recommended that attendees come with personal-related, community-related, or global-related things that they would like to send healing and peace to.
This group understands that everyone is at different stages along his/her personal and spiritual growth and healing processes. As such, participants are reminded to help create a peaceful and accepting environment that nurtures all people and the many stages of growth, learning, and healing.
Embody compassion, love, kindness, non-judgement, respect, and patience, with yourself and others.
This virtual event is hosted by Natalie Nevola, undergraduate student and Reiki Practitioner.
Join Zoom Meeting for Meditation Circle for World Peace and Healing at
Topic: Meditation Circle
Time: This is a recurring meeting on the third Saturday of every month @ 7:00 PM EST – 7:30 PM EST until December 17th, 2022.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/4819668061?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 481 966 8061
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Open to WCSU students, faculty, staff and their families and friends.
Contact Information
Email: natalierose144@gmail.com, or nevola002@wcsu.edu

Move-in for Freshmen and Transfers
2022-08-26 | CT

Entering the Gates Ceremony
2022-08-26 13:00 | Alumni & Friends Circle
ENTERING THE GATES CEREMONY: New students will gather and process through the university gates at 1 p.m. The WCSU Spirit Band will play and parents, alumni, faculty and staff will cheer them on as they become part of the WCSU family. Refreshments will be provided on the Midtown campus Quad afterwards
New students: pick up your new t-shirt and wear it for the procession.

New Student Interactive Presentation
2022-08-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Warner Hall 101, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
WHEN THE POOP HITS THE FAN … : When the poop hits the fan, will you have TP to clean up the mess? This interactive presentation at 4 p.m. in Warner Hall addresses situations that are likely to occur not just during the college years, but in life in general and offers simple solutions to plan, prepare and prevail.

Commuter Student Workshop
2022-08-26 18:00 | Midtown Student Center 202, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
COMMUTER STUDENT WORKSHOP: At 6 p.m. in the Midtown Student Center 202 for all new commuter students.

New Resident Student Meetings
2022-08-26 18:00 | Housing – residence halls
NEW RESIDENT STUDENT MEETINGS: New resident students meet at 6 p.m. in their respective residence halls.

Linda Gail Lewis*
2022-08-26 20:00 | The Palace Danbury Theatre, 165 Main Street, Danbury, CT, 06810
*AFFILIATED EVENT: LINDA GAIL LEWIS – THE QUEEN OF ROCKABILLY: This event takes place at 8 p.m. at The Palace Danbury theater on 165 Main Street in Danbury and tickets are $39. Born a Louisiana girl and now residing in Austin, Texas, Linda grew up with a passion for music soaking up the sounds of hillbilly music and rock’n’roll pumping piano and country. A professional musician since fifteen, this Rockabilly Hall of Fame member tours the world with her high octane live show featuring rockabilly and first-era rock & roll, vintage country, boogie-woogie, and Southern gospel. She has recorded with Stephen Ackles, Van Morrison, Robbie Fulks, and, of course, her brother, Jerry Lee Lewis. She also has recorded with her two daughters, MaryJean Ferguson and Annie Marie Lewis. Anne Marie will be performing with her at The Palace on August 26.

PlayFair for New Students
2022-08-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Midtown Campus Quad, 181 White Street, Danbury, CT
PLAYFAIR: This event is REQUIRED for all new students. PlayFair is fun and will help you make friends and get connected. Starting at 8 p.m. on the Midtown Campus Quad. Rain location is the 5th Avenue Parking Garage.

New Students: RecFest '22
2022-08-27 14:00 - 18:00 | CT
NEW STUDENTS: RECFEST ’22: Come to have fun with recreational games and meet the other new students. Starts at 2 p.m. and will include a BBQ dinner on the Science Building lawn. Activities include a Rage Room, Inflatables, Volleyball and more!
RecFest is for new students only. The BBQ is for all students on campus.

BBQ on the REC Field
2022-08-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Midtown REC Field, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
BBQ ON THE REC FIELD: From 4 to 6 p.m. The Midtown Student Center Restaurant will be closed after 3 p.m. to facilitate the BBQ. All First time/First year resident and commuter students must swipe their ID Card.

Sound Bath Meditation
2022-08-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Warner Hall 101, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
SOUND BATH MEDITATION: Come to Warner 101 from 7 to 8 p.m. to enjoy restorative yoga, meditation, and relaxing music. Sound baths are known to reduce stress, uplift the spirit, and more. Beginners are welcome, and bring a yoga mat if you have one!

Who's Got Game?
2022-08-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Midtown Student Center Game Room, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
WHO’S GOT GAME? [SPECIAL SATURDAY NIGHT WELCOME WEEK EDITION]: Come and join us at 8 p.m. for Pool, Ping Pong, Darts, Board Games and even some Rec Zone fun.
Usually 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.edu

New Students: Voices of Students
2022-08-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
VOICES OF STUDENTS FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS: Orientation Leaders present a series of vignettes to incoming students to introduce them to a variety of issues that they will be facing as they make their transition to college followed by time to talk with OLs about vignettes and ask any other questions students may have. New students are REQUIRED to attend. The program runs from 1 to 3 p.m. in Ives Concert Hall in White Hall.

On the Trail Concert
2022-08-28 20:00 | Higgins Hall Patio, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
ON THE TRAIL CONCERT: On the Trail is a modern acoustic band sharing their love for bluegrass music & more! Join us for great music and complimentary food and beverages! Starting at 8 p.m. on the Higgins patio.

FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
2022-08-29 08:00 - 17:00 | CT

Distinguished Daredevils
2022-08-29 20:00 | Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
DISTINGUISHED DAREDEVILS: The “Distinguished Daredevils” are redefining what a variety act can be! Noah Royak & Bill Berry have joined forces and the credentials are undeniable: Guinness World Records, Juggling Championships, APCA Juggler of the year awards and lots more! There’s sword swallowing, tazer juggling, feats of balance, and it’s all wrapped up in a family friendly yet hilarious presentation. Still not enough? They’ve performed all over the world, 80+ countries, every state, corporate events, fairs, festivals and over 350 college campuses! This act packs small, plays big, and is always a crowd pleaser. At 8 p.m. in Ives Concert Hall

Kindness Rocks Painting
2022-08-30 11:00 | Midtown Campus Quad, 181 White Street, Danbury, CT
KINDNESS ROCKS PAINTING: Anyone wishing to spread a little joy is invited to come paint rocks at 11 a.m. on the Midtown campus Quad. When you’re done, add it to our Kindness Rocks Garden next to Higgins Hall or share it with a friend.

Asking For It
2022-08-30 17:30 - 19:00 | Midtown Student Center Plaza
ASKING FOR IT: This is a live interactive theater experience presented by The Center for Empowerment and Education raising awareness and effecting social change utilizing their educators/actors in theatrical scenarios depicting real life situations. From 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Student Center Plaza. Rain location is the Student Center Theater.

First PAC Bingo
2022-08-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Higgins Hall Patio, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
FIRST PAC BINGO: Join us at the Higgins outdoor patio for our world famous PAC Bingo: Adventure Edition
Play for a chance to win one of many prizes, including our grand prize, a paddleboard!
Make sure to bring a blanket and a snack, as this will be an outdoor event
This event starts at 8 p.m.

Non-Trad Student Reception
2022-08-31 16:00 - 19:00 | Warner Hall 101, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT RECEPTION: This informal reception is for all non-traditional (non-trad) students (students 25 and over) to say “hello” and let you know that the Dean of Students Office wants to work with you to see how we can help make your experience at WCSU more enriching. We hope you can join us to say “hello”, meet some of our staff, meet some of the other non-trad students, and talk about how we might be able to support you. There are many opportunities for non-trad students to provide peer-mentoring and serve in leadership roles across the campus – something we’ll briefly discuss. Light refreshments and beverages will be provided. From 4 to 7 p.m. in Warner Hall.

Welcome Back Dinner
2022-08-31 17:00 - 18:30 | Newman Center, 7 8th Avenue, Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
NEWMAN CENTER WELCOME BACK DINNER: Free dinner at the Newman Center on 8th Avenue for all new students, faculty, and staff. From 5 to 6:30 p.m. Look for more Newman Dinners throughout the fall semester!

S'Mores Night
2022-08-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Midtown Campus Quad, 181 White Street, Danbury, CT
S’MORES NIGHT ON THE QUAD: Make your own s’mores over WCSU’s firepits in the Quad. From 6 to 8 p.m. Firepits and s’mores supplies will be provided. Come join us for a night of socializing while enjoying some delicious smores.
Sponsored by Fraternity & Sorority Life
