JANE GOODALL CENTER PERMACULTURE LECTURE/DEMONSTRATION: Come join Garden Guru Ashley Kenney for a discussion and demonstration about permaculture at noon on the Science Building lawn. She will use our garden as her lecture hall! Kenney has years of experience as Read More »
REGIONAL LAKE COMMUNITIES SYMPOSIUM - THREATS TO OUR LAKES: In continuation of the series that began in 2019, the WCSU Department of Biology, in collaboration with the Connecticut Federation of Lakes and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, will Read More »
THREATS TO OUR LAKES: THE STATUS OF CURRENT LAKE RESEARCH AT WCSU: In continuation of the series that began in 2019, the WCSU Department of Biology, in collaboration with the Connecticut Federation of Lakes and Connecticut Department of Energy and Read More »
BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES: Virtual Research Seminar: "Farm Like Bacteria Protect WI Children from Eczema and Wheezing." Prevalence of respiratory illnesses has increased with urbanization, but growing up on traditional farms offers protection even today. Protective effects of farming Read More »
THREATS TO OUR LAKES: WHERE HAVE THE AQUATIC PLANTS GONE?" In continuation of the series that began in 2019, the Western Connecticut State University Department of Biology, in collaboration with the Connecticut Federation of Lakes and Connecticut Department of Energy Read More »
DR. JOSHUA CORDEIRA ON "EXERCISE, HIGH-FAT FOOD AND THE SHELF LIFE OF REWARD": Like humans, mice overeat high-fat food because it’s rewarding. The brain associates eating high-fat food with the feeling of pleasure which reinforces overeating behaviors. So, why aren’t Read More »
UNRAVELING STRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS, CARBON DYNAMICS AND WATER USE EFFICIENCY OF ECOSYSTEMS USING REMOTE SENSING OBSERVATATIONS AND DEEP LEARNING: The Department of Biology invites everyone to the Biology Department Seminar Fall Series. Our next speaker is Dr. Katerina Trepekli from the Read More »
HEALTH PROFESSIONS GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES: Are you interested in an advanced degree in the health professions? Please join Mr. Michael Lynch, Executive External Relations Officer at Logan University. He will provide information about the various graduate programs offered at Logan University. Read More »
PRUNE-A-THON: Learn how to prune fruit trees and help prune trees and shrubs at the WCSU Permaculture Garden. We will provide training, materials and tools. Help get our garden ready for spring! This is a joint event with Roots & Read More »
EARTH DAY - HOW WE WILL SURVIVE ON A WARMING PLANET WITH DR. MITCH WAGENER: Come join us to hear Dr. Wagener's thoughts on climate change, sustainability, and surviving on a warming planet. At 11 a.m. in the Ruth Haas Read More »
EARTH DAY - JANE GOODALL CENTER AND HOME GARDENING IN FOCUS WITH DR. HANNAH REYNOLDS: Dr. Reynolds will speak about the work of the Jane Goodall Center, the Permaculture Garden, and challenges facing home gardeners. At 2 p.m. in the Read More »
EARTH DAY - DINNER AND A MOVIE WITH DR. MANOJ MISRA: Come and enjoy a meal in the Berkshire Dining Hall on the Midtown campus while watching the climate science documentary, "Thin Ice." Then, Associate Professor of Social Sciences Dr. Read More »
