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SUMMARY:Virtual Handshake Information Session
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL HANDSHAKE INFORMATION SESSION: The Career Success Center will host a virtual Handshake Information Session for students. Learn about Handshake and how it is the most effective way to find jobs\, internships and career-related events. **The Workshop is free and open to ALL WCSU students and alumni. Register for this event through Handshake at https://wcsu.joinhandshake.com/login to acquire the meeting login link. Questions? Call (203) 837-8263 or email careersuccess@wcsu.edu \nSessions are scheduled for: \nTuesday\, Feb. 17\, at noon \nWednesday\, March 11\, at 11 a.m. \nThursday\, April 9\, at 2 p.m. \nTuesday\, May 5\, at 1 p.m. \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/virtual-handshake-information-session-3/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career search,Virtual event,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T160000
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SUMMARY:Honoring Sexual Assault Awareness Month by Advocating for Survivor Services and Prevention
DESCRIPTION:HONORING SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH BY ADVOCATING FOR SURVIVOR SERVICES AND PREVENTION: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion is promoting this virtual event from the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence. \nJoin the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence to equip yourself with: \n– Recent data from our national survey of rape crisis centers and the National Intimate Partner & Sexual Violence Survey \n– Advocacy and policy basics for legally and effectively engaging with decision makers – “How tos” for planning and participating in meetings with policy makers \n– Talking points on survivor services and prevention priorities for fiscal year 2027 appropriations advocacy \nThis webinar is for survivors\, advocates\, local programs\, coalitions\, and national organizations who care about ending sexual violence and supporting healing services. \nThe virtual event is from 4 to 5 p.m. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rwaXVwWXTzC2AfffM3d3xA#/registration
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/honoring-sexual-assault-awareness-month-by-advocating-for-survivor-services-and-prevention/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Information Session,Leadership,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T100000
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CREATED:20260408T165114Z
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UID:10074518-1775809800-1775815200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Leadership Reflections through a Latino Servingness Lens
DESCRIPTION:HSI-PLC SESSION – LEADERSHIP REFLECTIONS THROUGH A LATINO SERVINGNESS LENS: The HSI-PLC is a monthly online community dedicated to shared learning and engagement around Dr. Gina Garcia’s framework of Latino Servingness. This framework is of critical importance to CT State Community College as we strive to become a system that more fully supports Latine students — and\, by extension\, all students — in reaching college completion. \nThe HSI-PLC grew out of CT State’s HSI Retreat held in February 2025\, which convened 125 colleagues from across the state to share best practices and deepen their theoretical and conceptual understanding of HSI work. The PLC is also a Leadership Development Project of Dr. Madeline Pérez De Jesús and Dr. Manuel Gómez as part of their year-long 2025–26 Fellowships with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) which concludes in June. \nApril 10 from 8:30 to 10 a.m.\nLeadership Reflections Through an HSI Lens\nDr. Ruben Barato\, Vice President of Student Affairs\nHudson Valley Community College \nJoin the meeting at https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_MDViNDZlODUtYmM2Mi00NDcwLTgyMTgtYzg5ZWNhMDQ0MjFj%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522679df878-277a-496a-ac8d-d99e58606dd9%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25223fe3a803-b972-4433-ba08-6d83c5e9c9ec%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=4bf4f16a-4a4a-492d-86d0-72b6c4b611e1&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true\nMeeting ID: 282 702 492 668 8\nPasscode: 2JY3Zg3B
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/leadership-reflections-through-a-latino-servingness-lens/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Discussion,Diversity,Information Session,Leadership,Virtual event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T160000
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UID:10074471-1775815200-1775836800@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Practical Generative AI Workshop for Learning\, Teaching\, and Research
DESCRIPTION:PRACTICAL GENERATIVE AI WORKSHOP FOR LEARNING\, TEACHING\, AND RESEARCH: Join us from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Higgins Hall 123 (Emporium Small) on the Midtown campus\, or virtually (virtual meeting details will be shared after RSVP) for a hands-on workshop exploring how Generative AI can enhance learning\, teaching\, and research at WCSU. \nThis practical session is designed to move beyond hype and focus on real\, responsible\, and strategic AI use across the university. \nMorning Session (10 a.m. – noon) \nOpen to Faculty\, Staff & Students \nAI for Academic Success & Productivity\n• Smarter prompting strategies\n• Using Copilot & ChatGPT effectively\n• AI for research\, writing & presentations\n• Creating images\, slides & short videos\n• Introduction to agentic workflows \n  \nAfternoon Session (1 – 4 p.m.) \nFaculty & Graduate Students \nAI for Teaching & Research Innovation \nTeaching:\n• AI-aware assignments & rubrics\n• Grading support & feedback refinement\n• Course workflow automation \nResearch:\n• Literature reviews & synthesis\n• Data analysis & grant drafting\n• Responsible AI integration \n  \nSeats are limited. Reserve a spot at https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=vC1i4bqUrUiHu6fygHTuPZBAvgtp1zFDnxBsLE2aUu1UN1dXMDBGQ1NSWlhaMjQyOTlVNVgyRFo5Mi4u&route=shorturl \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/practical-generative-ai-workshop-for-learning-teaching-and-research/
LOCATION:Higgins Hall 123\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Virtual event,Workshops
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UID:10074472-1776866400-1776870000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:25 Years Stronger: Looking Back\, Moving Forward - A Retrospect of the Anti-Sexual Violence Movement
DESCRIPTION:25 YEARS STRONGER – LOOKING BACK\, MOVING FORWARD – A RETROSPECT OF THE ANTI-SEXUAL VIOLENCE MOVEMENT: The Office of Diversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion is promoting this virtual event from Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence. \nJoin us as we commemorate 25 years of Sexual Assault Awareness Month\, honoring the strength of survivors and the advocates who have worked to end sexual violence. \nThis presentation will reflect on the history of the movement\, the progress made over the past quarter century\, and the work that remains to build safer\, more supportive communities. \nThis virtual event is from 2 to 3 p.m. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XX2jRKV2SkaCz-D7UmOPjw
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/25-years-stronger-looking-back-moving-forward-a-retrospect-of-the-anti-sexual-violence-movement/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Information Session,Leadership,Public Events,Virtual event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T140000
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CREATED:20260106T140611Z
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UID:10074088-1777035600-1777039200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Graduate Virtual Information Sessions
DESCRIPTION:GRADUATE VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS: At Western Connecticut State University\, we are committed to helping you achieve your goals with flexible\, high-quality graduate programs designed to enhance your career opportunities and personal growth. \nOur Virtual Information Sessions provide an opportunity to connect with faculty and program coordinators to learn more about our graduate programs. Whether you are exploring your options or ready to apply\, these sessions will give you valuable insights into program structure\, curriculum\, admission requirements\, and career prospects. \nJoin us to discover how a WestConn graduate degree can help you stand out in today’s competitive job market. Register for an upcoming virtual information session and take the first step toward achieving your academic and professional aspirations! \nClick here to register for a virtual information session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 2026 \n\nWednesday\, 4/8/2026\, 4 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security – Virtual Information Session Link.\nFriday\, 04/24/2026\, 6 PM EST – Master of Health Administration – Click this link to join the information session.\nFriday\, 04/24/2026\, 1 PM EST – Master of Business Administration MBA – Click this link to join the information session.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/graduate-virtual-information-sessions-55/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career search,Information Session,Public Events,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015249
CREATED:20260106T140633Z
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UID:10074089-1777053600-1777057200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Graduate Virtual Information Sessions
DESCRIPTION:GRADUATE VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS: At Western Connecticut State University\, we are committed to helping you achieve your goals with flexible\, high-quality graduate programs designed to enhance your career opportunities and personal growth. \nOur Virtual Information Sessions provide an opportunity to connect with faculty and program coordinators to learn more about our graduate programs. Whether you are exploring your options or ready to apply\, these sessions will give you valuable insights into program structure\, curriculum\, admission requirements\, and career prospects. \nJoin us to discover how a WestConn graduate degree can help you stand out in today’s competitive job market. Register for an upcoming virtual information session and take the first step toward achieving your academic and professional aspirations! \nClick here to register for a virtual information session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 2026 \n\nWednesday\, 4/8/2026\, 4 PM EST – M.S. in Homeland Security – Virtual Information Session Link.\nFriday\, 04/24/2026\, 6 PM EST – Master of Health Administration – Click this link to join the information session.\nFriday\, 04/24/2026\, 1 PM EST – Master of Business Administration MBA – Click this link to join the information session.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/graduate-virtual-information-sessions-56/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career search,Information Session,Public Events,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015249
CREATED:20260129T223325Z
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UID:10074165-1777986000-1777989600@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual Handshake Information Session
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL HANDSHAKE INFORMATION SESSION: The Career Success Center will host a virtual Handshake Information Session for students. Learn about Handshake and how it is the most effective way to find jobs\, internships and career-related events. **The Workshop is free and open to ALL WCSU students and alumni. Register for this event through Handshake at https://wcsu.joinhandshake.com/login to acquire the meeting login link. Questions? Call (203) 837-8263 or email careersuccess@wcsu.edu \nSessions are scheduled for: \nTuesday\, Feb. 17\, at noon \nWednesday\, March 11\, at 11 a.m. \nThursday\, April 9\, at 2 p.m. \nTuesday\, May 5\, at 1 p.m. \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/virtual-handshake-information-session-3/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career search,Virtual event,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015249
CREATED:20260408T165340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T165340Z
UID:10074519-1778229000-1778234400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:HSIs and the Role of the Title V Coordinator
DESCRIPTION:HSI-PLC SESSION – HSIs AND THE ROLE OF THE TITLE V COORDINATOR: The HSI-PLC is a monthly online community dedicated to shared learning and engagement around Dr. Gina Garcia’s framework of Latino Servingness. This framework is of critical importance to CT State Community College as we strive to become a system that more fully supports Latine students — and\, by extension\, all students — in reaching college completion. \nThe HSI-PLC grew out of CT State’s HSI Retreat held in February 2025\, which convened 125 colleagues from across the state to share best practices and deepen their theoretical and conceptual understanding of HSI work. The PLC is also a Leadership Development Project of Dr. Madeline Pérez De Jesús and Dr. Manuel Gómez as part of their year-long 2025–2026 Fellowships with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) which concludes in June. \nMay 8 from 8:30 to 10 a.m.\nHSIs and the Role of the Title V Coordinator\nAriel Robinson and Rachael DiPietro\nCT State Capital and CT State Norwalk \n  \nJoin the meeting at https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_MDViNDZlODUtYmM2Mi00NDcwLTgyMTgtYzg5ZWNhMDQ0MjFj%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522679df878-277a-496a-ac8d-d99e58606dd9%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25223fe3a803-b972-4433-ba08-6d83c5e9c9ec%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=4bf4f16a-4a4a-492d-86d0-72b6c4b611e1&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true \nMeeting ID: 282 702 492 668 8\nPasscode: 2JY3Zg3B
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/hsis-and-the-role-of-the-title-v-coordinator/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Information Session,Leadership,Virtual event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015249
CREATED:20260408T165550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T182224Z
UID:10074520-1780648200-1780653600@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Lessons from a Latino Professor at an HSI Community College
DESCRIPTION:HSI-PLC SESSION – LESSONS FROM A LATINO PROFESSOR AT AN HSI COMMUNITY COLLEGE: The HSI-PLC is a monthly online community dedicated to shared learning and engagement around Dr. Gina Garcia’s framework of Latino Servingness. This framework is of critical importance to CT State Community College as we strive to become a system that more fully supports Latine students — and\, by extension\, all students — in reaching college completion. \nThe HSI-PLC grew out of CT State’s HSI Retreat held in February 2025\, which convened 125 colleagues from across the state to share best practices and deepen their theoretical and conceptual understanding of HSI work. The PLC is also a Leadership Development Project of Dr. Madeline Pérez De Jesús and Dr. Manuel Gómez as part of their year-long 2025–2026 Fellowships with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) which concludes in June. \nJune 5\nLessons from a Latino Professor at an HSI Community College\nDr. Francisco Medina\nJohn Jay College of Criminal Justice\, City University of New York \n  \nJoin the meeting at https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_MDViNDZlODUtYmM2Mi00NDcwLTgyMTgtYzg5ZWNhMDQ0MjFj%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522679df878-277a-496a-ac8d-d99e58606dd9%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25223fe3a803-b972-4433-ba08-6d83c5e9c9ec%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=4bf4f16a-4a4a-492d-86d0-72b6c4b611e1&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true \nMeeting ID: 282 702 492 668 8\nPasscode: 2JY3Zg3B
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/lessons-from-a-latino-professor-at-an-hsi-community-college/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Leadership,Webinar
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