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January/February 2012 Volume 4, Issue 1

Inside this issue:

Special Points of Interest 1

WELCOME COMMUTER STUDENTS SPRING 2011!

1

Featured Office of the Month: Housing GROW PROGRAM

2

Dates to Remember 3

Campus Dining 4

Did You Know? 4

Coffee House 5-6

The SPOTS for

Commuters

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COMMUTER STUDENT E-NEWSLETTER

Special points of interest:

http://www.wcsu.edu/stuaffairs/Coffeehouse

http://www.wcsu.edu/stuaffairs/Whatson

http://www.facebook.com

http://www.wcsu.edu/sports

http://www.wcsu.edu/newsevents/events

http://www.wcsu.edu/studentcenter/studentorg

http://www.wcsu.edu/newsevents

http://www.wcsu.edu/cdc

Kimberly Zavodjancik, Student Graphic Designer

Daryle Dennis, Advisor E-mail: [email protected]

-Designed by Students for Students-

WELCOME COMMUTER STUDENTS SPRING 2011!

This semester marks the second semester that the Commuter Student Organization has been active on campus. The Commuter Student Organization is concerned with the concerns of commuter students and with what they want to see happen on campus. We strive to make campus more attuned to the concerns of commuters. Many commuter students do not feel part of the WCSU community, our goal is to more fully incorporate commuters into campus life. Our goal

is to connect commuter students to campus activities and events, as well as to host our own events catering to

commuters. As you begin a new semester at WCSU, wheth-er this is your first semes-ter or you are a returning

student, we encourage you to get involved in campus clubs and take part in campus activities. Being actively involved on campus is key to getting the most out of your college experi-ence. The Commuter Student Organization is busy organizing events for this semester. We will be discussing event ideas for this semester. Come if you have any suggestions, concerns, or just want to see what our club is all about!

From the CSO President: R. Darnell Carpenter

Welcome Commuter Students! As the President of the Student Body for WCSU I would like to extend my best wishes for your successes this semester. Once again we have all come together to become part of the West Conn Family. As Commut-er Students, I would like to encourage all of you to not only attend your classes on campus, but to become active in our campus life. Each student, commuter or residence, young or older, has the same access to all of the

programs provided here at WCSU, so take advantage of them! While it is difficult to balance all of the

rigorous scheduling, course work, and the daily grind of driving to school each day, take the time to

do something fun for your-self and to become part of something great. Whatever your ambitions may be, I assure you that the WCSU community can provide you with avenues to expand your mind and ability to help accomplish anything. While you may be living on your own, or still living at ‘home’, WCSU is your home no matter which way you slice it. Again best of luck this semester and if there is anything I can do to assist you in your endeavors, come see me.

For more information on the Commuter Student Organization contact: Daryle Dennis at [email protected]

R. Darnell Carpenter at [email protected]/Kevin Freyer at [email protected]

From the SGA President: Kevin Freyer

mailto:[email protected]�



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As you may know, WCSU has developed a program for students entitled GROW – Great Resources ! The GROW program is designed to introduce students to many of the resources available on cam-pus and in the Danbury area, while also providing them with information that will help to make their experiences at WCSU richer while making them more successful. This

semester, a series of 8 din-ners with faculty/staff speak-ers will be selected by our ARMs. Following the dinner in the Faculty Dining Room (with food centered around the speaker’s past), the guest speaker will speak about his/her educational and profes-sional journey, and what path led them to WCSU. And now, here’s where YOU come in! One of the most important things a new stu-

dent can do is become in-volved in activities and organi-zations on campus. I’d like to start off our GROW program this year with you–students and administrators who can speak to what it means to get involved on campus. And, if you can identify another few students you think might be able to participate, all the bet-ter! Here are the details for our first GROW dinner:

Featured Office of the Month: Housing GROW

For C

ommuter

Students

TOO!

For more information contact Maribeth Griffin at: [email protected] Director of Residential Programs & Staff

Dr. Averell Manes

Thursday, February, 2012 6:30—8:00 pm

The Danbury Room (Faculty Dining Room)

Join us for very special dinners with some Join us for very special dinners with some campus favorites as they talk about how life campus favorites as they talk about how life

brought them to WestConn.brought them to WestConn. Space is limited, so please see your RD or ARM Space is limited, so please see your RD or ARM

for information or to make your reservations.for information or to make your reservations. (Reservations are due by the Monday before the

dinner)


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Important DATES and DEADLINES to REMEMBER!

January 18, 2012 First day of classes.

January 24, 2012 Last day to Add/Drop.

February 1, 2012 Undergraduate Graduation Application Deadline for August 2012.

February 3, 2012 Student Developed Studies and Faculty Developed Studies due in the Registrar’s Office.

February 8, 2012 Third Week Student Data Freeze.

February 16, 2012 Last day for students to submit request to Audit a Course or select the Pass/Fail option in the Registrar’s Office.

February 17-20, 2012 President’s Holiday Weekend, No Classes.

March 2, 2012 INC deadline for Fall 2011 courses.

Students must file Repeat Forms in the Registrar’s Office.

March 12, 2012 Second eight-week classes begin.

March 18, 2012 Midterm Grades Due.

March 19- 24, 2012 Spring Recess, no classes.

March 28, 2012 Tentative Undergraduate/Graduate Registration begins for: Fall 2012.

March 30, 2012 Last day to withdrawal without academic penalty for Spring 2012.

April 6-7, 2012 Day of Reflection, no classes.

May 7-11,2012 Final Exam Week.

May 11, 2012 Graduate Commencement.

May 13, 2012 Undergraduate Commencement.

May 16, 2012 Final Grades Due.

July 1, 2012 Non-matriculated Registration begins for: Fall 2012.

For more information, please contact: Registrar Office Old Main, Room 102 (203) 837-9200

Other information

about CAMPUS

DINING can be

found at:

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Did You Know?

Your Campus Dining Services

Sodexo has separate Catering Menus for Student Groups

...has a NEW & IMPROVED Baja Grill Sta on @ The Midtown FOOD COURT!

...offers a CINCH Program for Free & Discounted Meals in Our Midtown Cafeteria for Non-Meal Plan Customers (Cash, Credit & Debit Excepted)

...has Specialty Pizzas made to order

and a Jump Asian Sta on! at the WSCC Westside Marketplace

...offers Interna onal coffee and assorted

Campus Dining

Western Connecticut State University is proud to present commuter students with a campus dining discount

card!

MAKE SURE TO “like” US ON WCSU DINING!

STOP BY OUR

www.wcsucampusdining.com MIDTOWN FOOD COURT

TO RECEIVE YOUR DISCOUNT CARD!

WEST SIDE CAFÉ

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“Joel Meyers, an interactive comedy illusionist who has already taken the world by storm at 26 years old. Performing a progressive brand of magic for celebrities and audiences of all types and ages worldwide. Newsweek magazine says Joel quite simply "will

capture your imagination.”

February 2 Homestate Pop / Indie / Folk

February 9 WCSU Jazz Ensemble

February 16 Arildo de Souza Brazilian/World Music

February 23 Kurt Scobie

Singer

March 1 TBA TBD

WHERE: Alumni Hall

WHEN:

Thursdays

8:00pm

Midtown Coffeehouse Spring 2012 Schedule

Arildo de Souza has earned his status as the most respected and tal-ented Brazilian musician in CT through over 17 years of hard work.

His first CD defines his musical personality, and expands his Brazilian musical influences into an original expression of world music. Drum-beats, real life, poetry, acoustic guitar and the Portuguese language are the ingredients that make each track on his CD amazingly capti-

vating. www.myspace.com/arildodesouza

January 19 Jen Vanderlyn Folk Rock

January 26 Dion Roy Pop / Rock

Singer / Songwriter

"A breath of fresh air in the smog of songwriter records..." Tim Mudd - San Diego Troubadour

Co-Sponsored by PAC

March 8 Joel Myers

Illusionist Co-Sponsored by PAC

“Today, Dion’s original music is a surprising combination of catchy pop/rock hooks with brooding, raw emotionality. His songs draw

upon personal experiences but speak to a greater audience about conflicting perspectives and desires. What distinguishes this young artist from others is his genuine lack of pretense and his guarded nature. He almost never reveals the backstories to his songs, en-couraging his fans to find their own connection to the words.”

Every time Kurt Scobie sits down at the keys, the power of his expressive lyrics and percussive piano style have a magnetic effect on the entire room. The lyrics strike a

familiar chord but carry a refreshing tone, and the catchy melodies enable listeners to sing along, even after hearing

his songs for the first time.

One-half of the folk-rock duo Free Thought, singer/songwriter Jen Vanderlyn weaves unique stories of colorful characters into intri-

guing and catchy melodies. Reminiscent in sound and style of Fairport Convention and Joni Mitchell, Jen is currently promoting Free

Thought’s debut CD, “In Her Eyes,” available on CD Baby and iTunes. freethoughtmusic.wordpress.com

If you like Jazz you are sure to like another performance by one of our awesome WCSU student

jazz ensembles. Enjoy the music, the atmosphere, and some of the food and beverages provided for free!

Sponsored by the OWLs

Sponsored by the Intl. Student Association

The Feature Act for this evening has not yet been determined but it sure is going to be fun. Come on down for open mic and then stay for the Feature

Act. www.wcsu.edu/stuaffairs/coffeehouse.asp

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March 29 Campus Slammer

Original story slam

April 12 All-Night Open Mic

Various

April 19 Matt Beilis Singer

If you can’t make it over to the Westside campus for a special night of “Cabaret” in support of the WCSU Childcare Center, then

come to Coffeehouse for an evening of all-night open mic. Per-form yourself (sing a song, play your instrument, do a sketch, tell a

joke, or read a poem or short story). Or, if you are not the perform-er type, convince a friend to go and come in support. The Coffee-

house regulars are always very supportive.

WHEN:

Thursdays

8:00pm

WHERE:

Alumni Hall

April 26 TBA

TBA

May 3 Martini Glass A Capella

March 22 Spring Break —No Coffeehouse

Spring 2012 Schedule

Martini Glass is one of WestConn’s three A Capella groups and is made up entirely of fe-male WestConn students. If you have not yet

heard them, you should make a point of coming to this coffeehouse, they are spectacular!

Matt Beilis sounds like nothing you've heard be-fore. His style fuses soul and hip-hop grooves with the electricity of a rock band. One might call Matt an Elton John Legend or a Maroon

Folds 5. PAC Sponsored

This schedule is subject to change. Please check the website at www.wcsu.edu/stuaffiairs/coffeehouse.asp

P.I.B.E. is a group of 14-16 students - both music and non-music majors - who have per-formed A Capella extensively on and around campus and have a great campus following.

Co-Sponsored by Multicultural Affairs

The Feature Act for this evening has not yet been determined but it sure is going to be fun. Come on down for open mic and then stay for the Feature

Act. www.wcsu.edu/stuaffairs/coffeehouse.asp

Midtown Coffeehouse

Come and celebrate Women’s History Month at the Coffeehouse. “Honor Finnegan is the Susan Boyle of quirky indie folk, only hotter. Her songs are humor-ous then heartbreaking with melodies that soar.”.

March 15 Women’s History Month

Honor Finnegan Folk (Various Performers)

5 minutes original stories are judged on how well they are told, how well constructed, and how well they explore, connect

and/or reveal some truth and, how well the teller honors the time limit. Students should submit names ahead of time if they would like to compete. Call 203-837-9700. Winner re-ceives $50 gift certificate and together with runner-up will move on to Slammer Finals in New London on April 28th.

April 5 Play It By Ear A Capella

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The SPOTS for Commuters

All times are subject to change.

The Daily Grind

Westside Campus Center

Sunday 6 – 11p.m. Mo - Th 3 – 11 p.m. Closed Fridays and Saturdays

Midtown Coffeehouse

Alumni Hall Thursdays at 8 p.m. Open Mic Featured Performers Free Food and Coffee

Game Room

Second Floor, Student Center Mo – Th 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fridays 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Commuter Lounge

Second Floor, Student Center Normal Building Hours

PAC Movie Night

Student Center Theater On select Fridays at 8 p.m.

Warner Hall Coffee Kiosk

First Floor, Warner Hall Mo – Th 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Midtown Food Court

Lower Level, Student Center Mo – Th 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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