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PARENTS AND FAMILY WEEKEND:<\/strong> Friday, Sept. 19, and Saturday, Sept. 20<\/p>\n

All activities are optional.<\/p>\n

*Schedule subject to change<\/p>\n

WestConn Parents and Family Weekend Give Back<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are encouraging families attending Parents and Family Weekend to donate to Wally\u2019s Cupboard, our on-campus food pantry, to help make sure students in need have access to free and healthy food options. By making a donation, your student will be entered in a raffle to win a WCSU Bookstore book voucher for up to $500* for the upcoming spring 2026 term. There are two ways to donate. Make a monetary donation through Wally\u2019s Cupboard Donation Form<\/a>, or you can purchase items directly from the Amazon Wish List<\/a>. Please send confirmation of your donation to parents@wcsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

*The book voucher is non-transferable and can only be used to purchase\/rent required textbooks available through the WCSU Bookstore. The book voucher will cover the cost of purchasing\/renting required textbooks up to $500. Please note, book vouchers count as a financial resource to the books\/supplies component of the cost of education budget and in some instances may affect or be affected by a student\u2019s financial aid offer.<\/p>\n

Overnight Accommodations:<\/strong>\u00a0View list of local hotels<\/a> with special room rates.<\/p>\n

Restaurant Discounts:<\/strong> The following restaurants have partnered with WestConn for Parents and Family Weekend to provide a special discount on Friday, Sept. 19, and Saturday, Sept. 20. Simply inform staff as you\u2019re seated that you are participating in WestConn\u2019s Parents and Family Weekend to receive the discount.<\/p>\n

\u2022 J. Law Kitchen & Craft Bar<\/a> \u2013 10% discount off the bill
\n\u2022 TK\u2019s American Cafe<\/a> \u2013 10% discount off the bill<\/p>\n

Other Local Eateries \u2013 View list of local restaurants<\/a><\/p>\n

Things To Do in the Area:<\/strong>
\nDanbury Fair Mall <\/a>
\nRound1 Bowling & Arcade
\nTarget
\nDanbury Railway Museum<\/a>
\nTarrywile Park and Mansion<\/a>
\nLocal breweries include: Charter Oak Brewing<\/a>, Broken Symmetry<\/a>, Elicit Brewing<\/a>, Nod Hill Brewery<\/a>, Housatonic River Brewing<\/a>
\nBlue Jay Orchards<\/a>
\nEscape 101<\/a>
\nDanbury Irish Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

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Friday, Sept. 19 schedule:<\/strong>
\n*Please park in the 5th Ave. Garage, Midtown campus<\/p>\n

5 \u2013 7:30 p.m. – Berkshire Hall Lobby, Midtown campus –\u00a0Parents and Family Weekend Check-In<\/p>\n

5 \u2013 8 p.m. – Berkshire Hall Lobby and Bill Williams Gymnasium, Midtown campus –\u00a0 *Minute to Win It Games \u2013 Cup Stack, Bottle Color Match, Water Bottle Flip; *Basketball Challenge \u2013 Lay-up, Free Throw, 3-Pointer, Half-Court Shot; Yard Games in the Gym; Letters to Students for Finals Week; Board Game Mix and Mingle with Snacks from Dining Services
\n*Contest winners to receive a Bookstore gift card<\/p>\n

6:30 \u2013 7:30 p.m. – Berkshire Hall Lobby, Midtown campus –\u00a0Ice Cream Bar<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Saturday, Sept. 20 schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n

9:30 \u2013 10 a.m. \u2013 Westside Campus Center Lobby,\u00a0Parents and Family Weekend Check-In<\/p>\n

10:00 \u2013 11:30 a.m. \u2013 Westside Marketplace, Westside Campus Center,\u00a0Breakfast and Welcome Remarks from President Bernal at 10:30 a.m.
\n*Sponsored by the Office of the President<\/p>\n

11:30 a.m. \u2013 noon \u2013 Westside Campus Observatory,\u00a0Planetarium Show! Join us in the Westside Campus Observatory for a 30-minute, live tour of the September night sky. Check-in at 11:15 a.m. Show begins promptly at 11:30 a.m. *Must reserve a spot, max capacity is 40.\u00a0To reserve your spot, please submit the Parents and Family Weekend Planetarium Ticket form<\/a>.<\/p>\n

11 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m. \u2013 Westside Campus Access Road
\n\u2022 Inflatables and Games
\n\u2022 Mini-Golf
\n\u2022 Photobooth
\n\u2022 Music from the WXCI Campus Radio
\n\u2022 Yard Games
\n\u2022 Tie Dye T-shirts hosted by Fraternity & Sorority Life
\n\u2022 Bookstore Pop-Up (located outside of the Westside Athletic Complex)
\n\u2022 Twins BBQ food truck (Items available for purchase)<\/p>\n

WestConn Athletics<\/strong><\/p>\n

9:30 a.m., Women\u2019s Soccer, Westside Athletic Complex<\/p>\n

1 p.m., Football, Westside Athletic Complex \u2013 *By registering for and attending Parents and Family Weekend, you\u2019ll receive complimentary tickets to the football game! Tickets can be retrieved at Will Call.<\/p>\n

6 p.m., Women\u2019s Field Hockey, Westside Athletic Complex<\/p>\n

*DISCLAIMER: Anyone visiting the fitness room must be 18 years or older. This is a special circumstance because the facility is not open to the general public on a consistent basis. Guests attending the parents programs may use the facilities for the day.<\/p>\n

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Learn more at www.wcsu.edu\/parents\/parents-family-weekend\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For questions or accommodations, please reach out to Assistant Dean of Students, Nick Canzano, via email at canzanon@wcsu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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