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Through Sat. 4
M.F.A. NEW YORK EXHIBITION, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, Blue Mountain Gallery, 4th Floor, 530 W. 25th St., New York. (646) 486-4730 More Info

Sat. 4
INDPENDENCE DAY,

Mon. 6
FURLOUGH DAY, Administrative offices closed today.

Thu. 9 - 11
THEATRE PRODUCTION - "A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM", 7:30 p.m., Ives Concert Park, Westside campus. Cost. (203) 837-9226 More Info

Sat. 11 - 12
NATIONAL DEPRESSION GLASS CONVENTION AND SHOW, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Feldman Arena, O'Neill Center, Westside campus. Cost. (516) 476-0155 More Info

Sat. 11 - 12
THEATRE PRODUCTION - "REYNARD THE FOX" , 2 p.m., Ives Concert Park, Westside campus. Cost. (203) 837-9226 More Info

Sun. 12 - 18
SUMMER STRINGS CAMP, Sunday, July 12, through Saturday, July 18, White Hall, Midtown campus. Cost. (203) 837-8350 More Info

Mon. 13 - 16
SHOWTIME LACROSSE CAMP, Westside Athletic Complex, Westside campus. Cost. showtimelax@gmail.com More Info

Mon. 13
JACKSON BROWNE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Ives Concert Park, Westside campus. Cost. More Info

Fri. 17 - 18
THEATRE PRODUCTION - "INTO THE WOODS", 7:30 p.m., Ives Concert Park, Westside campus. Cost. (203) 837-9226 More Info

Sun. 19
SNYRA REUNION, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Feldman Arena, O'Neill Center, Westside campus. Cost. (203) 798-7622

Sun. 19 - 25
SUMMER BAND & JAZZ CAMP, Sunday, July 19, through Saturday, July 25, White Hall, Midtown campus. Cost. (203) 837-8350 More Info

Mon. 20 - 24
COMPUTER ANIMATION CAMP, Westside Campus Center, Westside campus. Cost. (203) 837-9353 More Info

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Newsweek columnist, Conn. higher ed commissioner to be featured speakers at WCSU commencement ceremonies

A scene from the 2008 Commencement ceremony.DANBURY, CONN. -- Western Connecticut State University will confer degrees upon 981 undergraduates, 174 graduate students and three doctoral candidates at the university's 111th commencement ceremonies next weekend.

Michael P. Meotti, commissioner of Higher Education in Connecticut, will speak to students receiving graduate and doctoral degrees at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 22, in the Feldman Arena of the William O'Neill Athletic and Convocation Center on the university's Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Ext. in Danbury. Newsweek columnist, author and television analyst Jonathan Alter will focus on leadership themes during his talk at the undergraduate ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 24, in the Westside Athletic Complex, also on the university's Westside campus.  [Full Story ...]

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WCSU women's lacrosse star Ashley Caruso was named the Little East Conference's Offensive Player of the Week. More Headlines More Info
WestConn to honor Union Savings Bank at 23rd Annual University Ball

(l-r): USB Senior Vice President of Mortgage and Loan Gary Lemme, Susan MacKenzie, Harriet Kline and USB President and CEO John Kline at the 2008 University Ball.DANBURY, CONN. -- Western Connecticut State University faculty, staff, students and friends will honor Union Savings Bank (USB) for its tireless efforts to foster community growth at the 23rd University Ball this spring. The popular annual event will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, in the Feldman Arena of the William O'Neill Convocation Center on the university's Westside campus, 43 Lake Avenue Extension in Danbury. This year's theme, "A Beacon on Main," illustrates how USB has been a guiding light in the region for more than 142 years, and under the leadership of President John Kline has continued a history of generosity and activity that has moved the city constantly forward.

"The ball is our largest fundraiser and is a perfect opportunity to celebrate the wonderful work of our supporters," said Dr. G. Koryoe Anim-Wright, the university's vice president for Institutional Advancement.  [Full Story ...]
Heard this week
"Most people in government don't know how to spell entrepreneur. They have absolutely no idea what an entrepreneur is."
- Douglas K. Mellinger, who gave the Macricostas Entrepreneurship Lecture. Mellinger discussed 'Succeeding as an Entrepreneur in Today's Challenging Economic Environment.'
Seen this week

Dr. Mel Goldstein was among the many weather enthusiasts in attendance at the WCSU Weather Conference.
Dr. Mel Goldstein was among the many weather enthusiasts in attendance at the WCSU Weather Conference.