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SUMMARY:Presidential Inauguration of Dr. Jesse M. Bernal: Inauguration Toast — Celebrating 20 Years of Science
DESCRIPTION:INAUGURATION TOAST — CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF SCIENCE: A celebratory toast following the investiture ceremony\, showcasing our vibrant Midtown campus. This reception marks the 20-year anniversary of the Science Building and honors the groundbreaking work happening within its walls — celebrating our faculty’s research and teaching excellence\, student innovation and discovery\, and alumni achievements in the sciences. From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Science Building on the Midtown campus. \nRegister for the Inauguration Events
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/presidential-inauguration-of-dr-jesse-m-bernal-inauguration-toast-celebrating-20-years-of-science/
LOCATION:Science Building\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
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SUMMARY:Presidential Inauguration of Dr. Jesse M. Bernal: Investiture Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION OF DR. JESSE M. BERNAL\, WCSU’s 10TH PRESIDENT: Western Connecticut State University will celebrate the inauguration of its 10th President\, Dr. Jesse M. Bernal\, at 2 p.m. on Friday\, March 27\, at the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. \nMore events and information to follow here
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/presidential-inauguration-of-dr-jesse-m-bernal/
LOCATION:Visual and Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Ceremony,WOW
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SUMMARY:Presidential Inauguration of Dr. Jesse M. Bernal: Community Luncheon & WestConn Showcase
DESCRIPTION:COMMUNITY LUNCHEON & WESTCONN SHOWCASE: This is a come-and-go experience — enjoy a strolling lunch designed to immerse guests in WestConn’s interactive spaces while connecting with local leaders\, restaurants\, and the vibrant diversity of our community. This integrated experience includes a WestConn Showcase — a curated\, interactive expo where guests engage hands-on with student work\, faculty research\, and community partnerships. Guests will explore\, connect\, and experience the living\, breathing community that makes WestConn distinctive. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Westside campus. \nRegister for the Inauguration Events
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/presidential-inauguration-of-dr-jesse-m-bernal-community-luncheon-westconn-showcase/
LOCATION:Westside campus\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T170000
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SUMMARY:Spring Semester Kick-Off Meeting
DESCRIPTION:SPRING SEMESTER KICK-OFF MEETING: \n\nTuesday\, January 20\, 2026\n3:30 to 5 p.m.\nVeronica Hagman Concert Hall\, Visual and Performing Arts Center\, Westside campus\nWebex (listen-only for those unable to attend in person)  Join Meeting\n\nWe will include time for questions and comments. If you can’t attend in person\, or if you’d rather submit a question anonymously\, you can do so here. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Mary O’Connor via oconnorma@wcsu.edu or (203) 837-8460. \nShould you need an accommodation to participate\, please feel free to contact Mary so appropriate arrangements can be made.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/spring-semester-kick-off-meeting/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Meeting,WOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T070537
CREATED:20250902T155048Z
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SUMMARY:DEI Listening Session #2 Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:DEI LISTENING SESSION\, FALL 2025 #2: Join President Bernal and the Office of Diversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion for an open forum for students\, faculty\, and staff to share their experiences at Western Connecticut State University related to Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion. All are welcome to attend. From 4 to 5 p.m. in Room 202 of the Student Center on the Midtown campus. \nRSVP at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/dei-listening-session-november-11-2025
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/dei-listening-session-2-fall-2025/
LOCATION:Midtown Student Center 202\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Leadership,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T101500
DTSTAMP:20260519T070537
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SUMMARY:WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward - IT&I/Facilities Renewal Plan
DESCRIPTION:WESTCONN EXCHANGE – WEAVING OUR WAY FORWARD – IT&I/FACILITIES RENEWAL PLAN: As we continue shaping WestConn’s path forward\, you are invited to join a new series of forums — WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward. These sessions are designed to be interactive\, bringing together faculty\, staff\, and students for open dialogue and feedback as we refresh and finalize important strategies and decisions. \nWe are excited to offer each exchange in both in-person and virtual formats. You are encouraged to participate in at least one session for each topic. After each session\, we will share insights and updates online for additional feedback and engage with shared governance bodies. Throughout the term\, there will be numerous opportunities to provide your input through various formats. \nWestConn Exchange Schedule \n\nStrategy\n\n\nTuesday\, September 16 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Virtual\nMonday\, September 22 | 9:30–10:45 a.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nFinance\n\n\nWednesday\, September 17 | 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Virtual\nWednesday\, September 24 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nDEI/Campus Climate Plan\n\n\nMonday\, November 3 | 2–3:15 p.m. | Virtual\nWednesday\, November 5 | 3–4:15 p.m.| Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nIT&I/Facilities Renewal Plan\n\n\nMonday\, November 10 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Virtual\nTuesday\, November 11 | 9–10:15 a.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n  \nRegister for Each Exchange at: https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/westconn-exchange#registrants \n  \nBrief Updates on Our Work \nStrategy\nOur strategy work is guided by Western Rising 2030 and seeks to integrate multiple planning efforts into one clear direction. I will propose that we center our efforts around three commitments. \n\nDistinctly WestConn – modernizing academics to ensure accessible\, career-ready\, and affordable pathways.\nStrengthen Our Foundations – securing long-term financial sustainability\, modernizing infrastructure\, and rebuilding trust.\nRegional Anchor and Opportunity Engine – positioning WCSU as Connecticut’s largest HSI and a hub for workforce\, education\, and community development.\n\nYour feedback will be essential as we identify our direction. Together\, we will identify the most critical strategies to advance these commitments\, establish clear metrics to measure progress\, and create structures that hold us accountable across the institution. \nFinance\nOur financial discussions will focus on mitigation strategies and efforts to close our structural deficit. While we ended FY25 with a $4.5 million surplus and $11.9 million in reserves\, these results depended heavily on $24.2 million in one-time system support and temporary measures\, meaning the University carried a $23 million structural deficit. Looking forward\, our five-year framework projects only modest surpluses in FY26-27 sustained through continued one-time support\, before recurring annual deficits of approximately $10.5 million in FY28-FY30 unless new revenues and deeper efficiencies are achieved. Addressing this challenge will require careful attention to personnel costs\, vendor renegotiations\, shared services\, and revenue diversification through housing\, dining\, grants\, philanthropy\, and auxiliary ventures. As I have reviewed our finances more closely\, I have found the situation to be more complex than I initially anticipated—an unsurprising reality in today’s higher education environment\, but one that underscores the importance of transparent communication\, difficult choices\, and collective action. To move forward\, we need everyone—faculty\, staff\, students\, and partners—actively engaged in identifying opportunities for reallocation and investment\, generating new revenues\, and ensuring that decisions remain aligned with our academic mission and long-term sustainability. \nIT&I/Facilities Renewal\nWe are finalizing a three-year renewal plan that outlines more than $54 million in proposed state bond funding to strengthen WestConn’s physical and digital foundations. This plan directly connects facilities and technology investments to our academic mission and student experience. Your engagement is essential as we refine these priorities and design strong advocacy efforts with state leaders and partners. Together\, we can build the infrastructure and technology that will power WestConn’s future. \nDEI & Campus Climate Plan\nOur DEI Master Plan 2025-2030 builds on recent momentum — hiring new leadership\, strengthening recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff\, and expanding culturally sustaining supports for students. The plan emphasizes creating a more inclusive campus climate\, improving infrastructure for Hispanic and other underrepresented students\, and embedding equity as a design principle across academics and student life. A key part of this work is being transparent about our challenges while also recognizing and replicating our successes as leverage points. Together\, these insights will guide strategies that are both honest about where we must improve and bold in building on what already works. At the forum\, we will provide an update on the plan and seek your input on how best to advance strategies that foster belonging\, equity\, and accountability across the institution. \nThese forums are not simply updates — they are an exchange of ideas and perspectives. Your input will directly shape our efforts as we move into this next chapter of renewal and growth. I hope you will join the conversation or provide input in other ways.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/westconn-exchange-weaving-our-way-forward-iti-facilities-renewal-plan-2/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center South Ballroom\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T141500
DTSTAMP:20260519T070537
CREATED:20250909T181402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T181402Z
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SUMMARY:WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward - IT&I/Facilities Renewal Plan
DESCRIPTION:WESTCONN EXCHANGE – WEAVING OUR WAY FORWARD – IT&I/FACILITIES RENEWAL PLAN: As we continue shaping WestConn’s path forward\, you are invited to join a new series of forums — WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward. These sessions are designed to be interactive\, bringing together faculty\, staff\, and students for open dialogue and feedback as we refresh and finalize important strategies and decisions. \nWe are excited to offer each exchange in both in-person and virtual formats. You are encouraged to participate in at least one session for each topic. After each session\, we will share insights and updates online for additional feedback and engage with shared governance bodies. Throughout the term\, there will be numerous opportunities to provide your input through various formats. \nWestConn Exchange Schedule \n\nStrategy\n\n\nTuesday\, September 16 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Virtual\nMonday\, September 22 | 9:30–10:45 a.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nFinance\n\n\nWednesday\, September 17 | 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Virtual\nWednesday\, September 24 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nDEI/Campus Climate Plan\n\n\nMonday\, November 3 | 2–3:15 p.m. | Virtual\nWednesday\, November 5 | 3–4:15 p.m.| Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nIT&I/Facilities Renewal Plan\n\n\nMonday\, November 10 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Virtual\nTuesday\, November 11 | 9–10:15 a.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n  \nRegister for Each Exchange at: https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/westconn-exchange#registrants \n  \nBrief Updates on Our Work \nStrategy\nOur strategy work is guided by Western Rising 2030 and seeks to integrate multiple planning efforts into one clear direction. I will propose that we center our efforts around three commitments. \n\nDistinctly WestConn – modernizing academics to ensure accessible\, career-ready\, and affordable pathways.\nStrengthen Our Foundations – securing long-term financial sustainability\, modernizing infrastructure\, and rebuilding trust.\nRegional Anchor and Opportunity Engine – positioning WCSU as Connecticut’s largest HSI and a hub for workforce\, education\, and community development.\n\nYour feedback will be essential as we identify our direction. Together\, we will identify the most critical strategies to advance these commitments\, establish clear metrics to measure progress\, and create structures that hold us accountable across the institution. \nFinance\nOur financial discussions will focus on mitigation strategies and efforts to close our structural deficit. While we ended FY25 with a $4.5 million surplus and $11.9 million in reserves\, these results depended heavily on $24.2 million in one-time system support and temporary measures\, meaning the University carried a $23 million structural deficit. Looking forward\, our five-year framework projects only modest surpluses in FY26-27 sustained through continued one-time support\, before recurring annual deficits of approximately $10.5 million in FY28-FY30 unless new revenues and deeper efficiencies are achieved. Addressing this challenge will require careful attention to personnel costs\, vendor renegotiations\, shared services\, and revenue diversification through housing\, dining\, grants\, philanthropy\, and auxiliary ventures. As I have reviewed our finances more closely\, I have found the situation to be more complex than I initially anticipated—an unsurprising reality in today’s higher education environment\, but one that underscores the importance of transparent communication\, difficult choices\, and collective action. To move forward\, we need everyone—faculty\, staff\, students\, and partners—actively engaged in identifying opportunities for reallocation and investment\, generating new revenues\, and ensuring that decisions remain aligned with our academic mission and long-term sustainability. \nIT&I/Facilities Renewal\nWe are finalizing a three-year renewal plan that outlines more than $54 million in proposed state bond funding to strengthen WestConn’s physical and digital foundations. This plan directly connects facilities and technology investments to our academic mission and student experience. Your engagement is essential as we refine these priorities and design strong advocacy efforts with state leaders and partners. Together\, we can build the infrastructure and technology that will power WestConn’s future. \nDEI & Campus Climate Plan\nOur DEI Master Plan 2025-2030 builds on recent momentum — hiring new leadership\, strengthening recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff\, and expanding culturally sustaining supports for students. The plan emphasizes creating a more inclusive campus climate\, improving infrastructure for Hispanic and other underrepresented students\, and embedding equity as a design principle across academics and student life. A key part of this work is being transparent about our challenges while also recognizing and replicating our successes as leverage points. Together\, these insights will guide strategies that are both honest about where we must improve and bold in building on what already works. At the forum\, we will provide an update on the plan and seek your input on how best to advance strategies that foster belonging\, equity\, and accountability across the institution. \nThese forums are not simply updates — they are an exchange of ideas and perspectives. Your input will directly shape our efforts as we move into this next chapter of renewal and growth. I hope you will join the conversation or provide input in other ways.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/westconn-exchange-weaving-our-way-forward-iti-facilities-renewal-plan/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T161500
DTSTAMP:20260519T070537
CREATED:20250909T181737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T181737Z
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SUMMARY:WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward - DEI/Campus Climate Plan
DESCRIPTION:WESTCONN EXCHANGE – WEAVING OUR WAY FORWARD – DEI/CAMPUS CLIMATE PLAN: As we continue shaping WestConn’s path forward\, you are invited to join a new series of forums — WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward. These sessions are designed to be interactive\, bringing together faculty\, staff\, and students for open dialogue and feedback as we refresh and finalize important strategies and decisions. \nWe are excited to offer each exchange in both in-person and virtual formats. You are encouraged to participate in at least one session for each topic. After each session\, we will share insights and updates online for additional feedback and engage with shared governance bodies. Throughout the term\, there will be numerous opportunities to provide your input through various formats. \nWestConn Exchange Schedule \n\nStrategy\n\n\nTuesday\, September 16 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Virtual\nMonday\, September 22 | 9:30–10:45 a.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nFinance\n\n\nWednesday\, September 17 | 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Virtual\nWednesday\, September 24 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nDEI/Campus Climate Plan\n\n\nMonday\, November 3 | 2–3:15 p.m. | Virtual\nWednesday\, November 5 | 3–4:15 p.m.| Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nIT&I/Facilities Renewal Plan\n\n\nMonday\, November 10 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Virtual\nTuesday\, November 11 | 9–10:15 a.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n  \nRegister for Each Exchange at: https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/westconn-exchange#registrants \n  \nBrief Updates on Our Work \nStrategy\nOur strategy work is guided by Western Rising 2030 and seeks to integrate multiple planning efforts into one clear direction. I will propose that we center our efforts around three commitments. \n\nDistinctly WestConn – modernizing academics to ensure accessible\, career-ready\, and affordable pathways.\nStrengthen Our Foundations – securing long-term financial sustainability\, modernizing infrastructure\, and rebuilding trust.\nRegional Anchor and Opportunity Engine – positioning WCSU as Connecticut’s largest HSI and a hub for workforce\, education\, and community development.\n\nYour feedback will be essential as we identify our direction. Together\, we will identify the most critical strategies to advance these commitments\, establish clear metrics to measure progress\, and create structures that hold us accountable across the institution. \nFinance\nOur financial discussions will focus on mitigation strategies and efforts to close our structural deficit. While we ended FY25 with a $4.5 million surplus and $11.9 million in reserves\, these results depended heavily on $24.2 million in one-time system support and temporary measures\, meaning the University carried a $23 million structural deficit. Looking forward\, our five-year framework projects only modest surpluses in FY26-27 sustained through continued one-time support\, before recurring annual deficits of approximately $10.5 million in FY28-FY30 unless new revenues and deeper efficiencies are achieved. Addressing this challenge will require careful attention to personnel costs\, vendor renegotiations\, shared services\, and revenue diversification through housing\, dining\, grants\, philanthropy\, and auxiliary ventures. As I have reviewed our finances more closely\, I have found the situation to be more complex than I initially anticipated—an unsurprising reality in today’s higher education environment\, but one that underscores the importance of transparent communication\, difficult choices\, and collective action. To move forward\, we need everyone—faculty\, staff\, students\, and partners—actively engaged in identifying opportunities for reallocation and investment\, generating new revenues\, and ensuring that decisions remain aligned with our academic mission and long-term sustainability. \nIT&I/Facilities Renewal\nWe are finalizing a three-year renewal plan that outlines more than $54 million in proposed state bond funding to strengthen WestConn’s physical and digital foundations. This plan directly connects facilities and technology investments to our academic mission and student experience. Your engagement is essential as we refine these priorities and design strong advocacy efforts with state leaders and partners. Together\, we can build the infrastructure and technology that will power WestConn’s future. \nDEI & Campus Climate Plan\nOur DEI Master Plan 2025-2030 builds on recent momentum — hiring new leadership\, strengthening recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff\, and expanding culturally sustaining supports for students. The plan emphasizes creating a more inclusive campus climate\, improving infrastructure for Hispanic and other underrepresented students\, and embedding equity as a design principle across academics and student life. A key part of this work is being transparent about our challenges while also recognizing and replicating our successes as leverage points. Together\, these insights will guide strategies that are both honest about where we must improve and bold in building on what already works. At the forum\, we will provide an update on the plan and seek your input on how best to advance strategies that foster belonging\, equity\, and accountability across the institution. \nThese forums are not simply updates — they are an exchange of ideas and perspectives. Your input will directly shape our efforts as we move into this next chapter of renewal and growth. I hope you will join the conversation or provide input in other ways.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/westconn-exchange-weaving-our-way-forward-dei-campus-climate-plan-2/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center South Ballroom\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2024/08/Presidents-office-header.jpg
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T151500
DTSTAMP:20260519T070537
CREATED:20250909T181204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T181223Z
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SUMMARY:WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward - DEI/Campus Climate Plan
DESCRIPTION:WESTCONN EXCHANGE – WEAVING OUR WAY FORWARD – DEI/CAMPUS CLIMATE PLAN: As we continue shaping WestConn’s path forward\, you are invited to join a new series of forums — WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward. These sessions are designed to be interactive\, bringing together faculty\, staff\, and students for open dialogue and feedback as we refresh and finalize important strategies and decisions. \nWe are excited to offer each exchange in both in-person and virtual formats. You are encouraged to participate in at least one session for each topic. After each session\, we will share insights and updates online for additional feedback and engage with shared governance bodies. Throughout the term\, there will be numerous opportunities to provide your input through various formats. \nWestConn Exchange Schedule \n\nStrategy\n\n\nTuesday\, September 16 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Virtual\nMonday\, September 22 | 9:30–10:45 a.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nFinance\n\n\nWednesday\, September 17 | 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Virtual\nWednesday\, September 24 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nDEI/Campus Climate Plan\n\n\nMonday\, November 3 | 2–3:15 p.m. | Virtual\nWednesday\, November 5 | 3–4:15 p.m.| Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nIT&I/Facilities Renewal Plan\n\n\nMonday\, November 10 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Virtual\nTuesday\, November 11 | 9–10:15 a.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n  \nRegister for Each Exchange at: https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/westconn-exchange#registrants \n  \nBrief Updates on Our Work \nStrategy\nOur strategy work is guided by Western Rising 2030 and seeks to integrate multiple planning efforts into one clear direction. I will propose that we center our efforts around three commitments. \n\nDistinctly WestConn – modernizing academics to ensure accessible\, career-ready\, and affordable pathways.\nStrengthen Our Foundations – securing long-term financial sustainability\, modernizing infrastructure\, and rebuilding trust.\nRegional Anchor and Opportunity Engine – positioning WCSU as Connecticut’s largest HSI and a hub for workforce\, education\, and community development.\n\nYour feedback will be essential as we identify our direction. Together\, we will identify the most critical strategies to advance these commitments\, establish clear metrics to measure progress\, and create structures that hold us accountable across the institution. \nFinance\nOur financial discussions will focus on mitigation strategies and efforts to close our structural deficit. While we ended FY25 with a $4.5 million surplus and $11.9 million in reserves\, these results depended heavily on $24.2 million in one-time system support and temporary measures\, meaning the University carried a $23 million structural deficit. Looking forward\, our five-year framework projects only modest surpluses in FY26-27 sustained through continued one-time support\, before recurring annual deficits of approximately $10.5 million in FY28-FY30 unless new revenues and deeper efficiencies are achieved. Addressing this challenge will require careful attention to personnel costs\, vendor renegotiations\, shared services\, and revenue diversification through housing\, dining\, grants\, philanthropy\, and auxiliary ventures. As I have reviewed our finances more closely\, I have found the situation to be more complex than I initially anticipated—an unsurprising reality in today’s higher education environment\, but one that underscores the importance of transparent communication\, difficult choices\, and collective action. To move forward\, we need everyone—faculty\, staff\, students\, and partners—actively engaged in identifying opportunities for reallocation and investment\, generating new revenues\, and ensuring that decisions remain aligned with our academic mission and long-term sustainability. \nIT&I/Facilities Renewal\nWe are finalizing a three-year renewal plan that outlines more than $54 million in proposed state bond funding to strengthen WestConn’s physical and digital foundations. This plan directly connects facilities and technology investments to our academic mission and student experience. Your engagement is essential as we refine these priorities and design strong advocacy efforts with state leaders and partners. Together\, we can build the infrastructure and technology that will power WestConn’s future. \nDEI & Campus Climate Plan\nOur DEI Master Plan 2025-2030 builds on recent momentum — hiring new leadership\, strengthening recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff\, and expanding culturally sustaining supports for students. The plan emphasizes creating a more inclusive campus climate\, improving infrastructure for Hispanic and other underrepresented students\, and embedding equity as a design principle across academics and student life. A key part of this work is being transparent about our challenges while also recognizing and replicating our successes as leverage points. Together\, these insights will guide strategies that are both honest about where we must improve and bold in building on what already works. At the forum\, we will provide an update on the plan and seek your input on how best to advance strategies that foster belonging\, equity\, and accountability across the institution. \nThese forums are not simply updates — they are an exchange of ideas and perspectives. Your input will directly shape our efforts as we move into this next chapter of renewal and growth. I hope you will join the conversation or provide input in other ways.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/westconn-exchange-weaving-our-way-forward-dei-campus-climate-plan/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T070537
CREATED:20250811T131731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T131731Z
UID:10071387-1759321800-1759325400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:DEI Listening Session Fall 2025 #1
DESCRIPTION:DEI LISTENING SESSION\, FALL 2025 #1: Join President Bernal and the Office of Diversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion for an open forum for students\, faculty\, and staff to share their experiences at Western Connecticut State University related to Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion. All are welcome to attend. From 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 127 of White Hall on the Midtown campus. RSVP at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/dei-listening-session-october-1-2025.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/dei-listening-session-fall-2025-1/
LOCATION:White Hall 127\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Meeting,WOW
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T123000
DTSTAMP:20260519T070537
CREATED:20250923T123804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T131334Z
UID:10072014-1758794400-1758803400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Board of Regents - Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BOARD OF REGENTS – MONTHLY MEETING: We are pleased to announce that WestConn will once again host the Board of Regents for their upcoming meeting — returning to our campus at their specific request. \nWe encourage everyone to attend if your schedule allows. From 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/board-of-regents-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center Ballroom\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T141500
DTSTAMP:20260519T070537
CREATED:20250909T181638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T181638Z
UID:10071900-1758718800-1758723300@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward - Finance
DESCRIPTION:WESTCONN EXCHANGE – WEAVING OUR WAY FORWARD – FINANCE: As we continue shaping WestConn’s path forward\, you are invited to join a new series of forums — WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward. These sessions are designed to be interactive\, bringing together faculty\, staff\, and students for open dialogue and feedback as we refresh and finalize important strategies and decisions. \nWe are excited to offer each exchange in both in-person and virtual formats. You are encouraged to participate in at least one session for each topic. After each session\, we will share insights and updates online for additional feedback and engage with shared governance bodies. Throughout the term\, there will be numerous opportunities to provide your input through various formats. \nWestConn Exchange Schedule \n\nStrategy\n\n\nTuesday\, September 16 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Virtual\nMonday\, September 22 | 9:30–10:45 a.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nFinance\n\n\nWednesday\, September 17 | 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Virtual\nWednesday\, September 24 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nDEI/Campus Climate Plan\n\n\nMonday\, November 3 | 2–3:15 p.m. | Virtual\nWednesday\, November 5 | 3–4:15 p.m.| Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nIT&I/Facilities Renewal Plan\n\n\nMonday\, November 10 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Virtual\nTuesday\, November 11 | 9–10:15 a.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n  \nRegister for Each Exchange at: https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/westconn-exchange#registrants \n  \nBrief Updates on Our Work \nStrategy\nOur strategy work is guided by Western Rising 2030 and seeks to integrate multiple planning efforts into one clear direction. I will propose that we center our efforts around three commitments. \n\nDistinctly WestConn – modernizing academics to ensure accessible\, career-ready\, and affordable pathways.\nStrengthen Our Foundations – securing long-term financial sustainability\, modernizing infrastructure\, and rebuilding trust.\nRegional Anchor and Opportunity Engine – positioning WCSU as Connecticut’s largest HSI and a hub for workforce\, education\, and community development.\n\nYour feedback will be essential as we identify our direction. Together\, we will identify the most critical strategies to advance these commitments\, establish clear metrics to measure progress\, and create structures that hold us accountable across the institution. \nFinance\nOur financial discussions will focus on mitigation strategies and efforts to close our structural deficit. While we ended FY25 with a $4.5 million surplus and $11.9 million in reserves\, these results depended heavily on $24.2 million in one-time system support and temporary measures\, meaning the University carried a $23 million structural deficit. Looking forward\, our five-year framework projects only modest surpluses in FY26-27 sustained through continued one-time support\, before recurring annual deficits of approximately $10.5 million in FY28-FY30 unless new revenues and deeper efficiencies are achieved. Addressing this challenge will require careful attention to personnel costs\, vendor renegotiations\, shared services\, and revenue diversification through housing\, dining\, grants\, philanthropy\, and auxiliary ventures. As I have reviewed our finances more closely\, I have found the situation to be more complex than I initially anticipated—an unsurprising reality in today’s higher education environment\, but one that underscores the importance of transparent communication\, difficult choices\, and collective action. To move forward\, we need everyone—faculty\, staff\, students\, and partners—actively engaged in identifying opportunities for reallocation and investment\, generating new revenues\, and ensuring that decisions remain aligned with our academic mission and long-term sustainability. \nIT&I/Facilities Renewal\nWe are finalizing a three-year renewal plan that outlines more than $54 million in proposed state bond funding to strengthen WestConn’s physical and digital foundations. This plan directly connects facilities and technology investments to our academic mission and student experience. Your engagement is essential as we refine these priorities and design strong advocacy efforts with state leaders and partners. Together\, we can build the infrastructure and technology that will power WestConn’s future. \nDEI & Campus Climate Plan\nOur DEI Master Plan 2025-2030 builds on recent momentum — hiring new leadership\, strengthening recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff\, and expanding culturally sustaining supports for students. The plan emphasizes creating a more inclusive campus climate\, improving infrastructure for Hispanic and other underrepresented students\, and embedding equity as a design principle across academics and student life. A key part of this work is being transparent about our challenges while also recognizing and replicating our successes as leverage points. Together\, these insights will guide strategies that are both honest about where we must improve and bold in building on what already works. At the forum\, we will provide an update on the plan and seek your input on how best to advance strategies that foster belonging\, equity\, and accountability across the institution. \nThese forums are not simply updates — they are an exchange of ideas and perspectives. Your input will directly shape our efforts as we move into this next chapter of renewal and growth. I hope you will join the conversation or provide input in other ways.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/westconn-exchange-weaving-our-way-forward-finance-2/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center South Ballroom\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T104500
DTSTAMP:20260519T070537
CREATED:20250909T181528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T181528Z
UID:10071899-1758533400-1758537900@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward - Strategy
DESCRIPTION:WESTCONN EXCHANGE – WEAVING OUR WAY FORWARD – STRATEGY: As we continue shaping WestConn’s path forward\, you are invited to join a new series of forums — WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward. These sessions are designed to be interactive\, bringing together faculty\, staff\, and students for open dialogue and feedback as we refresh and finalize important strategies and decisions. \nWe are excited to offer each exchange in both in-person and virtual formats. You are encouraged to participate in at least one session for each topic. After each session\, we will share insights and updates online for additional feedback and engage with shared governance bodies. Throughout the term\, there will be numerous opportunities to provide your input through various formats. \nWestConn Exchange Schedule \n\nStrategy\n\n\nTuesday\, September 16 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Virtual\nMonday\, September 22 | 9:30–10:45 a.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nFinance\n\n\nWednesday\, September 17 | 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Virtual\nWednesday\, September 24 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nDEI/Campus Climate Plan\n\n\nMonday\, November 3 | 2–3:15 p.m. | Virtual\nWednesday\, November 5 | 3–4:15 p.m.| Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nIT&I/Facilities Renewal Plan\n\n\nMonday\, November 10 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Virtual\nTuesday\, November 11 | 9–10:15 a.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n  \nRegister for Each Exchange at: https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/westconn-exchange#registrants \n  \nBrief Updates on Our Work \nStrategy\nOur strategy work is guided by Western Rising 2030 and seeks to integrate multiple planning efforts into one clear direction. I will propose that we center our efforts around three commitments. \n\nDistinctly WestConn – modernizing academics to ensure accessible\, career-ready\, and affordable pathways.\nStrengthen Our Foundations – securing long-term financial sustainability\, modernizing infrastructure\, and rebuilding trust.\nRegional Anchor and Opportunity Engine – positioning WCSU as Connecticut’s largest HSI and a hub for workforce\, education\, and community development.\n\nYour feedback will be essential as we identify our direction. Together\, we will identify the most critical strategies to advance these commitments\, establish clear metrics to measure progress\, and create structures that hold us accountable across the institution. \nFinance\nOur financial discussions will focus on mitigation strategies and efforts to close our structural deficit. While we ended FY25 with a $4.5 million surplus and $11.9 million in reserves\, these results depended heavily on $24.2 million in one-time system support and temporary measures\, meaning the University carried a $23 million structural deficit. Looking forward\, our five-year framework projects only modest surpluses in FY26-27 sustained through continued one-time support\, before recurring annual deficits of approximately $10.5 million in FY28-FY30 unless new revenues and deeper efficiencies are achieved. Addressing this challenge will require careful attention to personnel costs\, vendor renegotiations\, shared services\, and revenue diversification through housing\, dining\, grants\, philanthropy\, and auxiliary ventures. As I have reviewed our finances more closely\, I have found the situation to be more complex than I initially anticipated—an unsurprising reality in today’s higher education environment\, but one that underscores the importance of transparent communication\, difficult choices\, and collective action. To move forward\, we need everyone—faculty\, staff\, students\, and partners—actively engaged in identifying opportunities for reallocation and investment\, generating new revenues\, and ensuring that decisions remain aligned with our academic mission and long-term sustainability. \nIT&I/Facilities Renewal\nWe are finalizing a three-year renewal plan that outlines more than $54 million in proposed state bond funding to strengthen WestConn’s physical and digital foundations. This plan directly connects facilities and technology investments to our academic mission and student experience. Your engagement is essential as we refine these priorities and design strong advocacy efforts with state leaders and partners. Together\, we can build the infrastructure and technology that will power WestConn’s future. \nDEI & Campus Climate Plan\nOur DEI Master Plan 2025-2030 builds on recent momentum — hiring new leadership\, strengthening recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff\, and expanding culturally sustaining supports for students. The plan emphasizes creating a more inclusive campus climate\, improving infrastructure for Hispanic and other underrepresented students\, and embedding equity as a design principle across academics and student life. A key part of this work is being transparent about our challenges while also recognizing and replicating our successes as leverage points. Together\, these insights will guide strategies that are both honest about where we must improve and bold in building on what already works. At the forum\, we will provide an update on the plan and seek your input on how best to advance strategies that foster belonging\, equity\, and accountability across the institution. \nThese forums are not simply updates — they are an exchange of ideas and perspectives. Your input will directly shape our efforts as we move into this next chapter of renewal and growth. I hope you will join the conversation or provide input in other ways.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/westconn-exchange-weaving-our-way-forward-strategy-2/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center South Ballroom\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T121500
DTSTAMP:20260519T070537
CREATED:20250909T181104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T181249Z
UID:10071896-1758106800-1758111300@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward - Finance
DESCRIPTION:WESTCONN EXCHANGE – WEAVING OUR WAY FORWARD – FINANCE: As we continue shaping WestConn’s path forward\, you are invited to join a new series of forums — WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward. These sessions are designed to be interactive\, bringing together faculty\, staff\, and students for open dialogue and feedback as we refresh and finalize important strategies and decisions. \nWe are excited to offer each exchange in both in-person and virtual formats. You are encouraged to participate in at least one session for each topic. After each session\, we will share insights and updates online for additional feedback and engage with shared governance bodies. Throughout the term\, there will be numerous opportunities to provide your input through various formats. \nWestConn Exchange Schedule \n\nStrategy\n\n\nTuesday\, September 16 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Virtual\nMonday\, September 22 | 9:30–10:45 a.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nFinance\n\n\nWednesday\, September 17 | 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Virtual\nWednesday\, September 24 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nDEI/Campus Climate Plan\n\n\nMonday\, November 3 | 2–3:15 p.m. | Virtual\nWednesday\, November 5 | 3–4:15 p.m.| Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nIT&I/Facilities Renewal Plan\n\n\nMonday\, November 10 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Virtual\nTuesday\, November 11 | 9–10:15 a.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n  \nRegister for Each Exchange at: https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/westconn-exchange#registrants \n  \nBrief Updates on Our Work \nStrategy\nOur strategy work is guided by Western Rising 2030 and seeks to integrate multiple planning efforts into one clear direction. I will propose that we center our efforts around three commitments. \n\nDistinctly WestConn – modernizing academics to ensure accessible\, career-ready\, and affordable pathways.\nStrengthen Our Foundations – securing long-term financial sustainability\, modernizing infrastructure\, and rebuilding trust.\nRegional Anchor and Opportunity Engine – positioning WCSU as Connecticut’s largest HSI and a hub for workforce\, education\, and community development.\n\nYour feedback will be essential as we identify our direction. Together\, we will identify the most critical strategies to advance these commitments\, establish clear metrics to measure progress\, and create structures that hold us accountable across the institution. \nFinance\nOur financial discussions will focus on mitigation strategies and efforts to close our structural deficit. While we ended FY25 with a $4.5 million surplus and $11.9 million in reserves\, these results depended heavily on $24.2 million in one-time system support and temporary measures\, meaning the University carried a $23 million structural deficit. Looking forward\, our five-year framework projects only modest surpluses in FY26-27 sustained through continued one-time support\, before recurring annual deficits of approximately $10.5 million in FY28-FY30 unless new revenues and deeper efficiencies are achieved. Addressing this challenge will require careful attention to personnel costs\, vendor renegotiations\, shared services\, and revenue diversification through housing\, dining\, grants\, philanthropy\, and auxiliary ventures. As I have reviewed our finances more closely\, I have found the situation to be more complex than I initially anticipated—an unsurprising reality in today’s higher education environment\, but one that underscores the importance of transparent communication\, difficult choices\, and collective action. To move forward\, we need everyone—faculty\, staff\, students\, and partners—actively engaged in identifying opportunities for reallocation and investment\, generating new revenues\, and ensuring that decisions remain aligned with our academic mission and long-term sustainability. \nIT&I/Facilities Renewal\nWe are finalizing a three-year renewal plan that outlines more than $54 million in proposed state bond funding to strengthen WestConn’s physical and digital foundations. This plan directly connects facilities and technology investments to our academic mission and student experience. Your engagement is essential as we refine these priorities and design strong advocacy efforts with state leaders and partners. Together\, we can build the infrastructure and technology that will power WestConn’s future. \nDEI & Campus Climate Plan\nOur DEI Master Plan 2025-2030 builds on recent momentum — hiring new leadership\, strengthening recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff\, and expanding culturally sustaining supports for students. The plan emphasizes creating a more inclusive campus climate\, improving infrastructure for Hispanic and other underrepresented students\, and embedding equity as a design principle across academics and student life. A key part of this work is being transparent about our challenges while also recognizing and replicating our successes as leverage points. Together\, these insights will guide strategies that are both honest about where we must improve and bold in building on what already works. At the forum\, we will provide an update on the plan and seek your input on how best to advance strategies that foster belonging\, equity\, and accountability across the institution. \nThese forums are not simply updates — they are an exchange of ideas and perspectives. Your input will directly shape our efforts as we move into this next chapter of renewal and growth. I hope you will join the conversation or provide input in other ways.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/westconn-exchange-weaving-our-way-forward-finance/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T070537
CREATED:20250909T180950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T182244Z
UID:10071895-1758027600-1758031200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward - Strategy
DESCRIPTION:WESTCONN EXCHANGE – WEAVING OUR WAY FORWARD – STRATEGY: As we continue shaping WestConn’s path forward\, you are invited to join a new series of forums — WestConn Exchange: Weaving Our Way Forward. These sessions are designed to be interactive\, bringing together faculty\, staff\, and students for open dialogue and feedback as we refresh and finalize important strategies and decisions. \nWe are excited to offer each exchange in both in-person and virtual formats. You are encouraged to participate in at least one session for each topic. After each session\, we will share insights and updates online for additional feedback and engage with shared governance bodies. Throughout the term\, there will be numerous opportunities to provide your input through various formats. \nWestConn Exchange Schedule \n\nStrategy\n\n\nTuesday\, September 16 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Virtual\nMonday\, September 22 | 9:30–10:45 a.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nFinance\n\n\nWednesday\, September 17 | 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Virtual\nWednesday\, September 24 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nDEI/Campus Climate Plan\n\n\nMonday\, November 3 | 2–3:15 p.m. | Virtual\nWednesday\, November 5 | 3–4:15 p.m.| Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n\nIT&I/Facilities Renewal Plan\n\n\nMonday\, November 10 | 1–2:15 p.m. | Virtual\nTuesday\, November 11 | 9–10:15 a.m. | Campus Center Ballroom South\n\n  \nRegister for Each Exchange at: https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/westconn-exchange#registrants \n  \nBrief Updates on Our Work \nStrategy\nOur strategy work is guided by Western Rising 2030 and seeks to integrate multiple planning efforts into one clear direction. I will propose that we center our efforts around three commitments. \n\nDistinctly WestConn – modernizing academics to ensure accessible\, career-ready\, and affordable pathways.\nStrengthen Our Foundations – securing long-term financial sustainability\, modernizing infrastructure\, and rebuilding trust.\nRegional Anchor and Opportunity Engine – positioning WCSU as Connecticut’s largest HSI and a hub for workforce\, education\, and community development.\n\nYour feedback will be essential as we identify our direction. Together\, we will identify the most critical strategies to advance these commitments\, establish clear metrics to measure progress\, and create structures that hold us accountable across the institution. \nFinance\nOur financial discussions will focus on mitigation strategies and efforts to close our structural deficit. While we ended FY25 with a $4.5 million surplus and $11.9 million in reserves\, these results depended heavily on $24.2 million in one-time system support and temporary measures\, meaning the University carried a $23 million structural deficit. Looking forward\, our five-year framework projects only modest surpluses in FY26-27 sustained through continued one-time support\, before recurring annual deficits of approximately $10.5 million in FY28-FY30 unless new revenues and deeper efficiencies are achieved. Addressing this challenge will require careful attention to personnel costs\, vendor renegotiations\, shared services\, and revenue diversification through housing\, dining\, grants\, philanthropy\, and auxiliary ventures. As I have reviewed our finances more closely\, I have found the situation to be more complex than I initially anticipated—an unsurprising reality in today’s higher education environment\, but one that underscores the importance of transparent communication\, difficult choices\, and collective action. To move forward\, we need everyone—faculty\, staff\, students\, and partners—actively engaged in identifying opportunities for reallocation and investment\, generating new revenues\, and ensuring that decisions remain aligned with our academic mission and long-term sustainability. \nIT&I/Facilities Renewal\nWe are finalizing a three-year renewal plan that outlines more than $54 million in proposed state bond funding to strengthen WestConn’s physical and digital foundations. This plan directly connects facilities and technology investments to our academic mission and student experience. Your engagement is essential as we refine these priorities and design strong advocacy efforts with state leaders and partners. Together\, we can build the infrastructure and technology that will power WestConn’s future. \nDEI & Campus Climate Plan\nOur DEI Master Plan 2025-2030 builds on recent momentum — hiring new leadership\, strengthening recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff\, and expanding culturally sustaining supports for students. The plan emphasizes creating a more inclusive campus climate\, improving infrastructure for Hispanic and other underrepresented students\, and embedding equity as a design principle across academics and student life. A key part of this work is being transparent about our challenges while also recognizing and replicating our successes as leverage points. Together\, these insights will guide strategies that are both honest about where we must improve and bold in building on what already works. At the forum\, we will provide an update on the plan and seek your input on how best to advance strategies that foster belonging\, equity\, and accountability across the institution. \nThese forums are not simply updates — they are an exchange of ideas and perspectives. Your input will directly shape our efforts as we move into this next chapter of renewal and growth. I hope you will join the conversation or provide input in other ways.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/westconn-exchange-weaving-our-way-forward-strategy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T093000
DTSTAMP:20260519T070537
CREATED:20250811T140619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T140619Z
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SUMMARY:President's Welcome Gathering and Opening Meeting
DESCRIPTION:PRESIDENT’S WELCOME GATHERING AND OPENING MEETING: Join us as we kick off the academic year! \nWelcome Gathering – 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. (Optional) \nRoom 122\, White Hall\, Midtown campus \n  \nPresident’s Opening Meeting – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. \nIves Concert Hall\, White Hall\, Midtown campus \n  \n*Q&A Session* \nIf you plan to join the meeting virtually\, please submit your questions for President Bernal by Saturday\, Aug. 23\, to president@wcsu.edu. \nIn-person attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during the meeting or may choose to submit them in advance to the email above. \nFor those unable to attend in person\, please join us via Webex at https://westconn.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinservice/sites/westconn/meeting/download/0b24c0c93a0a4ac293bb5101e776fc63?siteurl=westconn&MTID=m04b87c5461b4c86fa57544b035f54b6b. \nPlease RSVP at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/presidents-gathering-opening-meeting-fall-2025. \nFor more information\, contact Mary O’Connor\, Executive Assistant\, at oconnorma@wcsu.com or (203) 837-8460.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/presidents-welcome-gathering-and-opening-meeting/
LOCATION:White Hall 122\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Social Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T070537
CREATED:20250513T124532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T125351Z
UID:10071287-1747742400-1747747800@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:A Picnic in Appreciation of Dr. Singh
DESCRIPTION:A PICNIC IN APPRECIATION OF DR. MANOHAR SINGH: Tuesday\, May 20\, noon – 1:30 p.m. \nPicnic-Style Food & Beverages \nLawn Games \nMusic \nA chance to say Thank You \nBerkshire Hall Lawn\, Midtown campus \n(Rain location: Berkshire Lobby) \nPlease RSVP at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/a-picnic-in-appreciation-of-dr-manohar-singh-
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/a-picnic-in-appreciation-of-dr-singh/
LOCATION:Berkshire Hall Lawn\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Food,Outdoor,Social Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T161500
DTSTAMP:20260519T070537
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SUMMARY:Campus Open Forum
DESCRIPTION:CAMPUS OPEN FORUM: All students\, faculty\, and staff are invited to attend a Campus Open Forum with President (Interim) Dr. Manohar Singh and University Leadership from 3 to 4:15 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom. There will be brief updates from around the university\, and then we will move into an open dialogue session. \nRSVP at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/campus-open-forum
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/campus-open-forum/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center Ballroom\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T180000
DTSTAMP:20260519T070537
CREATED:20241112T201734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T201734Z
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SUMMARY:Pizza with the President
DESCRIPTION:PIZZA WITH THE PRESIDENT: Come join President Singh for some pizza and have the chance to speak with him about your experiences at WestConn. Event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in the Berkshire Hall lobby on the Midtown campus\, and from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom. \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/pizza-with-the-president-2/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center North Ballroom\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Food
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T070537
CREATED:20241112T201604Z
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SUMMARY:Pizza with the President
DESCRIPTION:PIZZA WITH THE PRESIDENT: Come join President Singh for some pizza and have the chance to speak with him about your experiences at WestConn. Event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in the Berkshire Hall lobby on the Midtown campus\, and from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/pizza-with-the-president/
LOCATION:Berkshire Hall\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Food,WOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T070537
CREATED:20240913T154727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T161812Z
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SUMMARY:Western Rising Strategic Plan Launch
DESCRIPTION:WESTERN RISING – WESTCONN STRATEGIC PLAN 2024-2030 LAUNCH: From 3 to 4 p.m. at the Westside Campus Center Ballroom. RSVP at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/westconn-strategic-plan-launch
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/western-rising-strategic-plan-launch/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center Ballroom\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:WOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260519T070537
CREATED:20240821T183856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T192122Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch with President Singh and Opening Meeting
DESCRIPTION:LUNCH WITH PRESIDENT SINGH AND OPENING MEETING:  \nNoon – 1:30 p.m.: Lunch with President Singh\nJoin President Dr. Manohar Singh on the Westside Campus Center North Patio for lunch. (Rain location is Westside Campus Center Ballroom.) \n1:30  – 3 p.m.: President’s Opening Meeting\nStudents\, faculty and staff are asked to join President Dr. Manohar Singh and his leadership team for the Opening Meeting located in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, Visual and Performing Arts Center\, Westside campus. \nOpen to WestConn faculty\, staff and students only. Please RSVP at wcsutickets.regfox.com/presidents-lunch-opening-meeting-fall-2024.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/lunch-with-president-singh-and-opening-meeting/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center North Plaza\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Food,Leadership,Meeting,Social Event,Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T070537
CREATED:20231122T202820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T143613Z
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SUMMARY:President Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:PRESIDENT TOWN HALL: Join Dr. Manohar Singh and his Leadership Team from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom for a President Town Hall. Lunch will be provided.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/president-town-hall/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center North Ballroom\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T183000
DTSTAMP:20260519T070537
CREATED:20231027T155803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T133605Z
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SUMMARY:A Fireside Chat with President Singh
DESCRIPTION:A FIRESIDE CHAT WITH PRESIDENT SINGH: WCSU students are invited to a Fireside Chat with President Singh from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom. Food will be provided.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/a-fireside-chat-with-president-singh-2/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center Ballroom\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T070537
CREATED:20231027T155511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T133804Z
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SUMMARY:A Fireside Chat with President Singh
DESCRIPTION:A FIRESIDE CHAT WITH PRESIDENT SINGH: WCSU students are invited to a Fireside Chat with President Singh from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Berkshire Hall Fireplace Lounge. Food will be provided.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/a-fireside-chat-with-president-singh/
LOCATION:Berkshire Hall\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230828T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230828T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T070537
CREATED:20230822T191018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T194056Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Meeting
DESCRIPTION:OPENING MEETING: Join Interim President Dr. Manohar Singh for the Opening Meeting at 3:30 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the Visual and Performing Arts Center. A reception will follow in the VPAC lobby.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/opening-meeting/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T173000
DTSTAMP:20260519T070537
CREATED:20230414T181329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T182229Z
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SUMMARY:2023 D.C. Teacher of the Year
DESCRIPTION:MEET AND MINGLE WITH 2023 D.C. TEACHER OF THE YEAR JERMAR ROUNTREE: Please join WCSU Interim President Dr. Paul Beran as WCSU alumnus Jermar Rountree will be on campus to speak with us from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in White Hall\, Room 127\, Midtown campus. \nJermar Rountree graduated in 2008 with a B.A. in History and began working at the Grassy Plain YMCA in nearby Bethel — first as a teacher\, then as the Physical Education Director\, and ultimately as the Assistant Director of the entire program. He also began a 10-year journey to obtain a master’s degree in Early Education. In 2012\, Rountree took a job at D.C. Prep Public Charter School in Northeast Washington alongside McDermott\, before joining Center City Public Charter School in 2016. Last year\, Washington\, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser arrived at his school to announce that Rountree had been named 2023 District of Columbia Teacher of the Year in a surprise ceremony organized by his coworkers. \nLearn more about Jermar at www.wcsu.edu/success-stories/2022/12/09/2023-d-c-teacher-of-the-year-jermar-rountree-found-his-calling-at-wcsu/.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/2023-d-c-teacher-of-the-year/
LOCATION:White Hall 127\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Social Event
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