BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WCSU Events - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:WCSU Events X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events X-WR-CALDESC:Events for WCSU Events REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220401T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220401T200000 DTSTAMP:20260615T154251 CREATED:20220328T174921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T174922Z UID:10062201-1648832400-1648843200@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Founder's Day DESCRIPTION:FOUNDER’S DAY: Come and celebrate Minorities in Medicine’s birthday with the original founder and alumni. Learn about the origin of our chapter and how it expanded into a nonprofit organization. There will be giveaways\, food\, photo booth and music. We’d love to see you there! From 5 to 8 p.m. in the Midtown Student Center Game Room. URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/founders-day/ LOCATION:Midtown Student Center Game Room\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT CATEGORIES:Ceremony,Diversity,Food,Health And Wellness,Social Event,WOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/03/MMs-Founders-Day-2022.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220406T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220406T150000 DTSTAMP:20260615T154251 CREATED:20220404T190653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T190653Z UID:10062228-1649246400-1649257200@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Ramadan Lantern Making DESCRIPTION:RAMADAN LANTERN MAKING: Make a solar-powered lantern with the Muslim Student Association to light up your nights! During this holy month of Ramadan\, many Muslims spend most of their nights awake in prayer and reflection and use lanterns and lights. Make your own lantern from noon to 3 p.m. in the Midtown Student Center Lobby to encourage your own awe-inspiring reflections and meditations! URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/ramadan-lantern-making/ LOCATION:Midtown Student Center Lobby CATEGORIES:Art,Craft Fair,Diversity,Entertainment,Health And Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/04/Ramadan-lantern-making-e1649084757980.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220406T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220406T183000 DTSTAMP:20260615T154251 CREATED:20220311T011547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T011930Z UID:10062176-1649266200-1649269800@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:In the Heights of Colorism: Translating Latinx DESCRIPTION:“IN THE HEIGHTS OF COLORISM: TRANSLATING LATINX”: Dr. Alba Hawkins will present a virtual discussion at 5:30 p.m. about the recent film production “In the Heights” directed by Jon M. Chu\, 2021\, based on a screenplay by Quiara Alegría Hudes and the stage musical with Lin-Manuel Miranda. \nJoin the Department of World Languages and Cultures faculty and students from Translating Latinx for a virtual conversation about the film and implications of race and translating Latinx identities in the film. Participants are encouraged to view the film before the event\, available streaming (free) from WCSU Media at https://media.wcsu.edu/media/In%20The%20Heights/1_rojpsc69 \nThe public is invited\, and no password or registration is required. Join Blackboard at: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c610a7d4b1904540adf342a071477a96 \nContact Alba Hawkins at hawkinsa@wcsu.edu with any questions. \n  URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/in-the-heights-of-colorism-translating-latinx/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Discussion,Diversity,Movie,Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/03/In-the-Heights.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of World Languages &%3B Cultures":MAILTO:bakhtiarg@wcsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220407T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220407T120000 DTSTAMP:20260615T154251 CREATED:20220128T013221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T221951Z UID:10061736-1649329200-1649332800@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Social Movements in American Politics DESCRIPTION:SOCIAL MOVEMENTS IN AMERICAN POLITICS: In sponsorship by the Office of Diversity and Equity\, Professor H. Howell Williams will host Dr. Deva Woodly of the New School for Social Research to discuss her new book on Black Lives Matter Matter and American democracy. Dr. Woodly’s talk will center around the important role of social movements in American politics amid ongoing efforts to secure racial justice. It will be at 11 a.m. in Ives Concert Hall in White Hall on the Midtown campus. \nFor more information\, please contact Professor H. Howell Williams at williamsh@wcsu.edu. URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/social-movements-in-american-politics/ LOCATION:Ives Concert Hall\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT CATEGORIES:Discussion,Diversity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/01/reckoning.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220413T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220413T120000 DTSTAMP:20260615T154251 CREATED:20220408T223036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T223037Z UID:10062230-1649844000-1649851200@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Safe Zone Training DESCRIPTION:SAFE ZONE TRAINING: The WCSU Pride Center will be offering Safe Zone Trainings. These trainings are opportunities to learn about LGBTQ+ identities\, gender and examine prejudice\, assumptions\, and privilege. \nTo register\, email pridecenter@wcsu.edu. \nFor questions/more information on Safe Zone training\, please contact Scott Towers\, Pride Center Coordinator at towerss@wcsu.edu. URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/safe-zone-training-2/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Diversity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/04/update-Safe-Zone-Training-Dates-Spring-2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220417 DTSTAMP:20260615T154251 CREATED:20220127T211650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T215826Z UID:10061727-1650067200-1650153599@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Broadway Theater Trip DESCRIPTION:“TAKE ME OUT” BROADWAY THEATER TRIP: In sponsorship by the Office of Diversity and Equity\, Dr. Donald Gagnon\, Associate Professor-Theatre Arts and Scott Towers\, WCSU Pride Center/Deputy Title IX Coordinator\, will be hosting a theater trip to TAKE ME OUT on Broadway which follows Darren Lemming\, star center fielder for the Empires\, who reveals he is gay and faces a barrage of long-held unspoken prejudices. Facing some hostile teammates and fraught friendships\, Darren is forced to contend with the challenges of being a gay person of color within the confines of a classic American institution. As the Empires struggle to rally toward a championship season\, the players and their fans begin to question tradition\, their loyalties and the price of victory. \nFor more information\, please contact Scott A. Towers at towerss@wcsu.edu or (203) 837-8811 \nLimited quantity of tickets available so act fast URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/broadway-theater-trip/ CATEGORIES:Theater,Theatre,Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/01/play.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220418T153000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220418T163000 DTSTAMP:20260615T154251 CREATED:20220328T180002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T145941Z UID:10060096-1650295800-1650299400@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Sound Bath Meditation DESCRIPTION:SOUND BATH MEDITATION: When we practice self care and make our wellness a priority\, we are nurturing and honoring ourselves in the best way possible. \nJoin us for a sound bath meditation at 3:30 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom! Sound healing can reduce stress\, enable deep relaxation\, enhance creativity\, uplift the spirit and help with insomnia. Sound Bath Meditations are a combination of restorative yoga\, meditation and a sacred sound concert. \nRegistration is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. This event is free and open to both students and faculty at WCSU. Register Here: https://bit.ly/SoundBathWCSU \nPlease bring your own mat because you will be lying down for about 40 minutes so using an exercise mat\, blanket\, and pillow will enhance your experience. Please email Rachel at rachel.k@thecenterct.org for any questions! URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/sound-bath-meditation/ LOCATION:Westside Campus Center Ballroom\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT CATEGORIES:Diversity,Health And Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/03/Sound-Bath-Flyer-page-1-002-e1649702199720.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220421T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220421T170000 DTSTAMP:20260615T154251 CREATED:20220408T223217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T223217Z UID:10062231-1650553200-1650560400@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Safe Zone Training DESCRIPTION:SAFE ZONE TRAINING: The WCSU Pride Center will be offering Safe Zone Trainings. These trainings are opportunities to learn about LGBTQ+ identities\, gender and examine prejudice\, assumptions\, and privilege. \nTo register\, email pridecenter@wcsu.edu. \nFor questions/more information on Safe Zone training\, please contact Scott Towers\, Pride Center Coordinator at towerss@wcsu.edu. URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/safe-zone-training-3/ LOCATION:President’s Reception Room\, Westside Classroom Building 218\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT CATEGORIES:Diversity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/04/update-Safe-Zone-Training-Dates-Spring-2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220427T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220427T120000 DTSTAMP:20260615T154251 CREATED:20220408T223322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T223322Z UID:10062232-1651053600-1651060800@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Safe Zone Training DESCRIPTION:SAFE ZONE TRAINING: The WCSU Pride Center will be offering Safe Zone Trainings. These trainings are opportunities to learn about LGBTQ+ identities\, gender and examine prejudice\, assumptions\, and privilege. \nTo register\, email pridecenter@wcsu.edu. \nFor questions/more information on Safe Zone training\, please contact Scott Towers\, Pride Center Coordinator at towerss@wcsu.edu. URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/safe-zone-training-4/ LOCATION:President’s Reception Room\, Westside Classroom Building 218\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT CATEGORIES:Diversity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/04/update-Safe-Zone-Training-Dates-Spring-2022.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR