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Group art exhibition to open Oct. 24 at WestConn Gallery
DANBURY, Connecticut — The Gallery at The Visual & Performing Arts Center at Western Connecticut State University, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury, will present […]
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WestConn partners with Waterbury Promise to encourage college enrollment
DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University has partnered with Waterbury Promise to encourage the pursuit of a college education by students who live and […]
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A bright future is in the forecast for Meteorology alumnus Jack Drake
DANBURY, Connecticut — The recent unprecedented flooding in Connecticut sent residents in search of a weather forecaster they could rely upon and trust. During the […]
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WestConn to host three virtual events in 2024 as popular Regional Lake Communities Symposium series continues
DANBURY, Connecticut — In continuation of the series that began in 2019, the Western Connecticut State University Department of Biology, in collaboration with the Connecticut […]
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WestConn to host local physician, author for discussion about grief
DANBURY, CONN. — The School of Professional Studies at Western Connecticut State University will present a free talk about dealing with grief by beloved local […]
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New students arrive on campus for ‘Entering the Gates’ ceremony on Aug. 23
WHEN: Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, Gates ceremony begins at 1-1:30 p.m. WHERE: Western Connecticut State University’s Midtown campus, 181 White St., Danbury. WHAT: “Entering the […]
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WestConn to host Street Fest 2024, a community celebration: Vendor opportunities still available
DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University and its Campus Dining partner, Sodexo, will host Street Fest 2024, a community celebration, from noon to 5 […]
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M.F.A. program prepares to celebrate 20 years
DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative and Professional Writing program is gearing up to celebrate its 20th anniversary […]
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WCSU strengthens commitment to diversity with new director of Inclusion & Belonging
DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University announces the appointment of Joshua Sumrell as the new Director of Inclusion & Belonging, effective July 26. Sumrell […]
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Opinion: An educated citizenry is imperative and can be traced to the equality principle of the Declaration of Independence
DANBURY, Connecticut — July 4, 2024, will be the 248th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration had the purposes of encouraging Americans in […]