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Wally’s Cupboard strives to minimize food insecurity on WestConn campus
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Wally’s Cupboard strives to minimize food insecurity on WestConn campus

October 3, 2024April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Food insecurity is a serious issue not just in the United States and worldwide, but on college campuses as well. A 2023 […]

Western Connecticut State University president unveils Western Rising: WestConn Strategic Plan 2024-2030 for a Thriving Future
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Western Connecticut State University president unveils Western Rising: WestConn Strategic Plan 2024-2030 for a Thriving Future

September 26, 2024April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University President Dr. Manohar Singh this week unveiled Western Rising: WestConn Strategic Plan 2024-2030, outlining a roadmap for growth […]

WestConn’s Dr. Adam Brewer receives Provost’s Teaching Award
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WestConn’s Dr. Adam Brewer receives Provost’s Teaching Award

September 25, 2024April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — The start of a new academic year at Western Connecticut State University brings with it a number of ceremonies and celebrations. Among […]

WestConn to unveil 2024-30 strategic plan, public invited
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WestConn to unveil 2024-30 strategic plan, public invited

September 20, 2024April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University will unveil its 2024-30 strategic plan, Western Rising, at a public event from 3 to 4 p.m. on […]

A bright future is in the forecast for Meteorology alumnus Jack Drake
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A bright future is in the forecast for Meteorology alumnus Jack Drake

September 18, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — The recent unprecedented flooding in Connecticut sent residents in search of a weather forecaster they could rely upon and trust. During the […]

WestConn to host three virtual events in 2024 as popular Regional Lake Communities Symposium series continues
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WestConn to host three virtual events in 2024 as popular Regional Lake Communities Symposium series continues

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — In continuation of the series that began in 2019, the Western Connecticut State University Department of Biology, in collaboration with the Connecticut […]

WestConn to host Ninth Tri-State Weather Conference
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WestConn to host Ninth Tri-State Weather Conference

September 5, 2024April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — The Ninth Tri-State Weather Conference will be on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in the Science Building, Room 125, on the Western Connecticut […]

WestConn to host local physician, author for discussion about grief
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WestConn to host local physician, author for discussion about grief

August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — The School of Professional Studies at Western Connecticut State University will present a free talk about dealing with grief by beloved local […]

Photography exhibit to open Sept. 12: “Lisa Elmaleh: Tierra Prometida and Jessica Wolff: The New Mestiza; Two Photographers Depict Stories of Migration and Immigration” at The Gallery at the Visual and Performing Arts Center
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Photography exhibit to open Sept. 12: “Lisa Elmaleh: Tierra Prometida and Jessica Wolff: The New Mestiza; Two Photographers Depict Stories of Migration and Immigration” at The Gallery at the Visual and Performing Arts Center

August 28, 2024April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — The first exhibit of the 2024-25 season at Western Connecticut State University’s The Gallery at the Visual and Performing Arts Center, 43 […]

WestConn joins Landmark Conference as Football Affiliate in 2025
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WestConn joins Landmark Conference as Football Affiliate in 2025

August 27, 2024April 30, 2025 hills

TOWSON, Maryland — The Landmark Conference is pleased to announce that Western Connecticut State University (WestConn) has been approved as an associate member in the […]

New students arrive on campus for ‘Entering the Gates’ ceremony on Aug. 23
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New students arrive on campus for ‘Entering the Gates’ ceremony on Aug. 23

August 22, 2024 hills

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 […]

WestConn to host Street Fest 2024, a community celebration: Vendor opportunities still available
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WestConn to host Street Fest 2024, a community celebration: Vendor opportunities still available

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 hills

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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