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Sat. 17
SEMESTER ENDS,

Sun. 18
UNDERGRADUATE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY, 10:30 a.m., Westside Athletic Complex Stadium, Westside campus. (203) 837-8800 More Info

Tue. 20 - 25
CONNECTICUT FILM FESTIVAL, times will vary, White Hall, Midtown campus. www.ctfilmfest.com More Info

Fri. 23 - 24
THEATRE PERFORMANCE, 8 p.m., 311 W. 43rd St., 3rd Floor , New York. Cost. (203) 837-8732

Jun. 7
PUSHING PAST AUTISM EVENT, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feldman Arena, O'Neill Center, Westside campus. Cost. More Info

Jun. 17 - Jul. 5
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

Jun. 29
MELISSA ETHERIDGE CONCERT, 8 p.m., Ives Concert Park, Westside campus. Cost. (203) 837-9227 More Info

Jul. 1
LYLE LOVETT CONCERT, 8 p.m., Ives Concert Park, Westside campus. Cost. (203) 837-9227 More Info

Jul. 3
BEACH BOYS CONCERT, 8 p.m., Ives Concert Park, Westside campus. Cost. (203) 837-9227 More Info

Jul. 6
MOE. CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Ives Concert Park, Westside campus. Cost. (203) 837-9227 More Info

Jul. 10
FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS CONCERT, 8 p.m., Ives Concert Park, Westside campus. Cost. (203) 837-9227 More Info

Jul. 15
ANI DIFRANCO CONCERT, 8 p.m., Ives Concert Park, Westside campus. Cost. (203) 837-9227 More Info

Jul. 25 - Aug. 3
NUTMEG GAMES, locations throught the Danbury area. (203) 796-1649 More Info

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Ethan Allen Interiors chairman, CEO Kathwari to deliver WCSU undergraduate commencement address

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. Farooq KathwariDANBURY, CONN. -- A prominent international businessman based in Danbury will share his global insights with graduates at Western Connecticut State University's 110th commencement in May.

Farooq Kathwari, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc., will address the university's undergraduate degree candidates at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 18, in the Westside Athletic Complex on WestConn's Westside campus, Lake Avenue Extension in Danbury.

Kathwari has been president of Ethan Allen Interiors since 1985, and chairman and CEO since 1988. In 1989, he formed a group to purchase Ethan Allen and took the company public in 1993. Under Kathwari's leadership, Ethan Allen has been transformed into a leading manufacturer and retailer of home furnishings in the United States, with its world headquarters located in Danbury.

WestConn President James W. Schmotter said his decision to invite Kathwari to deliver the commencement address was an easy one.  [Full Story ...]

Blumenthal to address WCSU graduate degree recipients at ceremony

Connecticut State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal DANBURY, CONN. -- Connecticut State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal will address WestConn's 2008 graduate degree candidates at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 16, in the Feldman Arena in the William O'Neill Athletic and Convocation Center on the university's Westside campus.

This second annual commencement exercise solely for students obtaining a graduate degree is especially auspicious because it marks the first time the university will confer doctoral degrees. More than a dozen candidates defended their dissertations to receive education doctorates in instructional leadership, or Ed.D. degrees.

When asked about his selection as commencement speaker, Blumenthal said, "I am excited about joining in this inspiring and joyous occasion and addressing the tremendous opportunities for leadership by these graduates in their careers and communities."  [Full Story ...]
Heard this week
"Strategy is mental energy verbally interjected through communication that helps an organization reach its objectives."
- James Lukaszewski, management consultant and author of "Why Should the Boss Listen to You? The 7 Secrets of the Trusted Strategic Advisor," speaking in Warner Hall at a forum sponsored by the office of the president and the State University Organization of Administrative Faculty AFSCME.
Seen this week

WestConn President James W. Schmotter poses with students who attended the annual University Ball.
WestConn President James W. Schmotter poses with students who attended the annual University Ball.