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WOLVES DAY OF GIVING:<\/strong> List of Events<\/p>\n

Please join us to celebrate WestConn\u2019s Third Annual Wolves Day of Giving
\n(Please note some events require registration)<\/p>\n

8 \u2013 11 a.m.<\/span> Campus Kick-Off Celebration
\nLocation: Berkshire Hall, Midtown campus
\nAudience: Faculty\/Staff\/Alumni\/Board Members\/Sponsors\/Danbury Community<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Bagels & Breakfast Bites will be served.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Wolf Spirit Challenge: Wear your favorite WestConn gear and participate as an individual, group, or department\/office.<\/p>\n

o Prize: $500 for your favorite fund (+ pizza party for 8).<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Prizes & Incentives to donate or share on social media.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

noon \u2013 2 p.m.<\/span> Wolf Games
\nLocation: Berkshire Hall Fireside Lounge & Bill Williams Gym, Midtown campus
\nAudience: Students\/Faculty & Staff<\/p>\n

Join us for an afternoon of friendly competition, school spirit, and fun! Refreshments and snacks will be served throughout the event.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Wolf Spirit Challenge: Wear your favorite WestConn gear and participate as an individual, group, or department\/office.<\/p>\n

o Prize: $500 for your favorite fund (+ pizza party for 8).<\/p>\n

Games & Activities<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Rock Paper Scissors & Quick Trivia \u2013 Berkshire Hall, Fireside Lounge, Midtown campus<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Minute to Win It Games \u2013 Bill Williams Gym, Midtown campus<\/p>\n

Musical Chairs \u2013 Bill Williams Gym, Midtown campus<\/p>\n

\u00b7 noon<\/span> \u2013<\/span> <\/span> Students Round – Prizes provided by SGA<\/p>\n

\u00b7 1 p.m.<\/span> – Faculty & Staff Round Prize: Wolf sweatshirt plus $500 to the area of support of your choice!<\/p>\n

Invite your favorite professor or staff member to join the fun!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

1 \u2013 4 p.m.<\/span> \u2013<\/span> <\/span>Reach for the Stars
\nJoin the School of Professional Studies and Shine!
\nLocation: School of Professional Studies, White Hall Room 127, Midtown campus
\nAudience: All<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Refreshments will be served including bags of popcorn and hot chocolate<\/p>\n

\u00b7 More details to follow<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

5:30 \u2013 7:30 p.m.<\/span> \u2013<\/span> <\/span>Mid-Point Mania Meetup: Happy Hour
\nLocation: Visual & Performing Arts Center, Westside campus
\nAudience: Faculty\/Staff\/Alumni\/Board Members\/Sponsors\/Danbury Community<\/p>\n

\u00b7 WCSU Art Faculty Exhibit in the Gallery<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Jazz Trio musical performance<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Appetizers, mini-desserts, and drinks will be served.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Wolf Spirit Challenge: Wear your favorite WestConn gear and participate as an individual, group, or department\/office.<\/p>\n

o Prize: $500 for your favorite fund (+ pizza party for 8).<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Prizes & Incentives to donate or share on social media<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Special announcements and prizes throughout the event<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

8 \u2013 10 p.m. \u2013<\/span> <\/span>Bingo
\nLocation: Westside Campus Center Ballroom
\nAudience: Students<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Presented by the PAC and supported by the SGA.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Refreshments & snacks will be served.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Wolf Spirit Challenge: Wear your favorite WestConn gear and participate as an individual or group.<\/p>\n

o Prize: $500 for your favorite fund (+ pizza party for 8).<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Prizes & Incentives to donate or share on social media.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Prizes & Incentives to Give and Share on Social Media<\/p>\n

Payroll Deduction: Sign up for a payroll deduction donation at any time throughout the day and get 3 Grand Prize Raffle tickets. Attend one of the events and the first 10 people to sign up can choose a Camp Chair or a Golf Umbrella + 3 extra raffle tickets.
\nAny Donation: Raffle Ticket for one of 3 Grand Prizes<\/p>\n

Social Media Share: Share your favorite area of support on social media and receive a raffle ticket for one of three Grand Prizes, include #wolvesdayofgiving2026 and tag your favorite WDG fund. Participants who share multiple times will receive multiple tickets. Plus, be one of the winners chosen at random throughout the day, and receive an extra $500 to the area of support mentioned in your post!<\/p>\n

Attend an Event: All attendees at WDG events will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of three Grand Prizes listed below.<\/p>\n

Wolf Games: Play Musical Chairs and win a prize + $500 to your favorite area of support<\/p>\n

Show Your Spirit: Wear your WestConn gear and receive a raffle ticket for one of 3 Grand Prizes, and a chance to win a Pizza Party for 8 and $500 to your chosen area of support! Winners will be chosen at each of the main events.<\/p>\n

Additional Student Activity Throughout the Day
\nThank you cards for WDG Donors \u2013 Students will have an opportunity to write thank you notes to our WDG donors throughout the day. Participants receive additional raffle tickets for writing thank you cards and sharing WDG on Social Media.
\n\u2022 8 \u2013 11 a.m. and noon \u2013 2 p.m. Berkshire Hall, Midtown
\n\u2022 8 \u2013 10 p.m. Campus Center Ballroom, Westside
\n\u2022 Refreshments will be served.
\n\u2022 Stickers\/pens\/chapsticks and other giveaways.<\/p>\n

Matches, Prizes & Challenges \u2013 Coming Soon! Check the Menu Tab on the Wolves Day of Giving website at: https:\/\/wolvesgivingday.wcsu.edu\/ to see how you can win amazing prizes, matches and challenges for your favorite area of support.<\/p>\n

Check In at the Raffle Tickets table at each event to receive your extra raffle tickets.<\/p>\n

GRAND PRIZES
\nFirst Prize: $3,000 to your WDG Fund of choice + Wolves pride swag and goodies basket.
\nSecond Prize: $2,000 to your WDG Fund of choice + Wolves pride swag and goodies basket.
\nThird Prize: $1,000 to your WDG Fund of choice + Wolves pride swag and goodies basket.<\/p>\n

Grand Prize winners will be chosen from all entries at close of WDG.
\nWinners will be contacted and announced on Friday, February 27, 2026.<\/p>\n

Social media Sharing Prize Details \u2013 $500 (7 prizes)
\nBe one of seven lucky winners to Win $500 for your favorite area of support! Be sure to include #wolvesdayofgiving2026 and tag your favorite area of support. Show off your best Wolves Day of Giving gear or WestConn spirit to win!
\nWinners will be selected randomly at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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