Hands-on experiences teach life lessons both on- and off-campus
WestConn is located in Danbury, a small city characterized by its economic vibrancy, diversity and cultural riches. WestConn has become part of the community by lending a hand to help those in need and bringing together a wide-range of people from different backgrounds and experiences. Those experiences are shared by WestConn students as they immerse themselves in the myriad opportunities to share their talents and skills by giving their time in the community.
Starting the day right with a healthy breakfast isn’t an option for everyone — but starting the day out by helping others is an option for WestConn students.
Starting the day right with a healthy breakfast isn’t an option for everyone — but starting the day out by helping others is an option for WestConn students.
For the past two years, WestConn students have been helping dish up wholesome breakfasts to 100 people in need two mornings a week at the Dorothy Day Hospitality House in Danbury. From 6:30 to 9 a.m., several students assist the home’s staff by prepping, serving and cleaning-up after meals that include everything from pancakes and eggs to cereal and fruit. Meals include whole-grain cereals, fruit, juice and hot pancakes and eggs.
Friar Michael Lasky of the Newman Center at WestConn started “Morning Glory Breakfast,” which is sponsored by Catholic Charities. The program has since grown from two mornings a week to a daily morning meal through the help of the community.
We have six great reasons to consider WestConn.
Reason No. 1:
Peretti makes history contemporary, relevant
WestConn’s educators excel in their subject areas and disciplines, and are committed to excellence in teaching, ensuring student success and fostering a diverse academic community. Small class sizes taught by award-winning professors — including some Fulbright scholars — provide the best learning opportunities available.
Reason No. 2:
Location
Hands-on experiences teach life lessons both on- and off-campus
Capitalizing on our location in Danbury, Connecticut, a New England city characterized by its economic vibrancy and its diverse citizenry, as well as our proximity to the educational and cultural riches of New York City, WestConn has truly become a global university. Our students can be found exhibiting their art in Manhattan, performing theater on Broadway and in Scotland, visiting the United Nations and traveling to China, Spain, Puerto Rico and Vietnam for immersion programs.
Reason No. 3:
Nursing major says WestConn helped her accomplish every goal
At WestConn, we value and affirm the unique contributions of our many constituent populations, recognizing the learning opportunities that differences can create. Workshops, roundtables and student organizations serve to explore and understand how best to combine the many unique talents within our student and faculty populations to foster discussion and understanding.
Reason No. 4:
Future science teacher gets hands-on experience in state-of-the-art biology lab
WestConn offers a range of quality academic offerings, including signature programs like our teacher education, music performance, nursing and science degrees, to our one-of-a-kind meteorology, professional writing and justice and law administration programs. There truly is something for everyone at WestConn.
Reason No. 5:
Political aspirations are one of many interests that can be explored at WestConn
Our philosophy is simple: Foster a holistic approach to intellectual and social growth and development that prepares students to be productive citizens of the state of Connecticut and the world by developing their knowledge, experience, and critical thinking and by fostering life-long learning characterized by intellectual curiosity, imagination and creativity. In other words, if you can imagine it, you can achieve it at WestConn.
Reason No. 6:
From high-school dropout to the WCSU President’s Award
WestConn is proud to offer the affordability and access of a mid-sized public university while creating the quality experience of the best private institutions. Through private and corporate scholarships and endowments, the university continues to provide resources to students with academic achievement and financial need.
A member of the WCSU football team helps prepare breakfast at the Dorothy Day Hospitality House.
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