Current & Upcoming Events

Connect with fellow Owl Alumni through the new Virtual Book Club! 

There's no commitment or fee, it's simply an opportunity for you to get involved, enjoy continued learning, and engage with Owls about books that interest you...all when it works best for your schedule.

Through WSAA private forums all participants can discuss the current books and network with each other. All you need to do is get a copy of the book (one book every two months) to enjoy. 

Register here today!

Friday, September 18 | 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM 

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This semester the CAHSS Showcase--sponsored by the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) but open to all in our community--will take place via Zoom every Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Just as he did last semester, Scott Bailey (Music) will join us every week to play some pieces on the piano--he takes requests!

Please join in to share art, music, prose, a dramatic monologue, poetry--whether your own or someone else's--or even a research discovery that you have made.

And, of course, you are welcome simply to come to listen and to meet other members of our campus community. 

It's fine to drop in during the hour; you don't need to commit to staying the whole time.  

Friday, September 25 | 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM 

Join here

This semester the CAHSS Showcase--sponsored by the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) but open to all in our community--will take place via Zoom every Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Just as he did last semester, Scott Bailey (Music) will join us every week to play some pieces on the piano--he takes requests!

Please join in to share art, music, prose, a dramatic monologue, poetry--whether your own or someone else's--or even a research discovery that you have made.

And, of course, you are welcome simply to come to listen and to meet other members of our campus community. 

It's fine to drop in during the hour; you don't need to commit to staying the whole time.  

The Westfield State Foundation thanks you for your participation  in our 26th Annual Golf Classic, which supports our ongoing work to enhance the rich legacy of our historic university. 

Continuing Westfield State University’s success in providing the community front line healthcare workers, proceeds of this year’s event will benefit our Nursing and Physician Assistant programs. 

EVENT DETAILS

• Date: Monday, September 28, 2020
• Tee Times/Scramble Format: 10:00 AM
• Location: Springfield Country Club | West Springfield, MA

More Information & online registration

September 29 at 12:00 PM EDT

registration & information here

Personal Branding is becoming an essential part of professional success. This is not only true if you are looking for a new job, or looking to switch careers, it is also important within the workplace to make sure you get the promotion you want, achieve greater visibility for increased responsibilities, or to make sure your daily efforts and accomplishments are noticed. By having a strong personal brand, you enhance your visibility, build your credibility, gain recognition, and stand out from the crowd to move your career forward. I

n her webinar Ilhiana Rojas Saldana will share how to embrace your authentic self to create a powerful Personal Brand, and how to elevate your voice to deliver an impactful and memorable presence.

Friday, October 2 | 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM 

Join here

This semester the CAHSS Showcase--sponsored by the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) but open to all in our community--will take place via Zoom every Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Just as he did last semester, Scott Bailey (Music) will join us every week to play some pieces on the piano--he takes requests!

Please join in to share art, music, prose, a dramatic monologue, poetry--whether your own or someone else's--or even a research discovery that you have made.

And, of course, you are welcome simply to come to listen and to meet other members of our campus community. 

It's fine to drop in during the hour; you don't need to commit to staying the whole time.  

Arts Networking Night on Wednesday, October 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. via Zoom

An opportunity for Art, Music, and Theatre students to hear advice from alumni about building careers in the arts.

Panel discussion at 5:30 p.m., followed by breakout networking sessions.

Register here

October 8 at 12:00 PM EDT

registration & information here

What is the secret ingredient to effective diversity, equity, and inclusion learning? Initiatives that lead to sustainable change focus on empathy skills/perspective taking of the “other” and goal setting to encourage behavior change. Storytelling can help us accomplish both perspective taking and goal setting. We’re all more than just one dimension or one story. What you can see by looking at a person may not tell you very much about that individual’s background, beliefs or values, or what joys and grief the person has experienced.

In this webinar Maria Morukian will:

• Explore the value of storytelling for diversity, equity, and inclusion learning
• Identify the kinds of stories one can use to foster empathy and understanding
• Provide an exercise to demonstrate the power of storytelling

Friday, October 9 | 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM 

Join here

This semester the CAHSS Showcase--sponsored by the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) but open to all in our community--will take place via Zoom every Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Just as he did last semester, Scott Bailey (Music) will join us every week to play some pieces on the piano--he takes requests!

Please join in to share art, music, prose, a dramatic monologue, poetry--whether your own or someone else's--or even a research discovery that you have made.

And, of course, you are welcome simply to come to listen and to meet other members of our campus community. 

It's fine to drop in during the hour; you don't need to commit to staying the whole time.  

all event information & registration here

Friday, October 16 | 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM 

Join here

This semester the CAHSS Showcase--sponsored by the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) but open to all in our community--will take place via Zoom every Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Just as he did last semester, Scott Bailey (Music) will join us every week to play some pieces on the piano--he takes requests!

Please join in to share art, music, prose, a dramatic monologue, poetry--whether your own or someone else's--or even a research discovery that you have made.

And, of course, you are welcome simply to come to listen and to meet other members of our campus community. 

It's fine to drop in during the hour; you don't need to commit to staying the whole time.  

Friday, October 23 | 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM 

Join here

This semester the CAHSS Showcase--sponsored by the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) but open to all in our community--will take place via Zoom every Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Just as he did last semester, Scott Bailey (Music) will join us every week to play some pieces on the piano--he takes requests!

Please join in to share art, music, prose, a dramatic monologue, poetry--whether your own or someone else's--or even a research discovery that you have made.

And, of course, you are welcome simply to come to listen and to meet other members of our campus community. 

It's fine to drop in during the hour; you don't need to commit to staying the whole time.  

Friday, October 30 | 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM 

Join here

This semester the CAHSS Showcase--sponsored by the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) but open to all in our community--will take place via Zoom every Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Just as he did last semester, Scott Bailey (Music) will join us every week to play some pieces on the piano--he takes requests!

Please join in to share art, music, prose, a dramatic monologue, poetry--whether your own or someone else's--or even a research discovery that you have made.

And, of course, you are welcome simply to come to listen and to meet other members of our campus community. 

It's fine to drop in during the hour; you don't need to commit to staying the whole time.  

Friday, November 6 | 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM 

Join here

This semester the CAHSS Showcase--sponsored by the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) but open to all in our community--will take place via Zoom every Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Just as he did last semester, Scott Bailey (Music) will join us every week to play some pieces on the piano--he takes requests!

Please join in to share art, music, prose, a dramatic monologue, poetry--whether your own or someone else's--or even a research discovery that you have made.

And, of course, you are welcome simply to come to listen and to meet other members of our campus community. 

It's fine to drop in during the hour; you don't need to commit to staying the whole time.  

November 12 at 12:00 PM EDT

registration & information here

When life doesn’t go exactly as you planned and you experience rejection, it is easy to lose confidence in yourself and your abilities. With the disruptions Covid-19 has caused, most are reeling from unplanned bumps in the road. If you are wondering what to do next in finding a job, finding a better job, or changing career direction, now is the time to dig deep, show resilience, reignite self-belief, rediscover self-worth, and wake up the winner that dwells deep inside. As we discuss self-doubt turning into self-esteem, we are not advocating just thinking positive thoughts. Positivity is a part of building a successful career, but right thoughts must turn into right actions.

In this webinar, Karla Brandau will cover how to:

• Increase charisma and confidence in six easy steps
• Live with positive expectation every day of your life
• Turn a negative spiral of self-doubt into a positive spiral of moving forward
• Give yourself the benefit of the doubt when you make human mistakes
• Turn rejection or life’s unexpected twists into lessons that move you forward

Friday, November 13 | 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM 

Join here

This semester the CAHSS Showcase--sponsored by the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) but open to all in our community--will take place via Zoom every Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Just as he did last semester, Scott Bailey (Music) will join us every week to play some pieces on the piano--he takes requests!

Please join in to share art, music, prose, a dramatic monologue, poetry--whether your own or someone else's--or even a research discovery that you have made.

And, of course, you are welcome simply to come to listen and to meet other members of our campus community. 

It's fine to drop in during the hour; you don't need to commit to staying the whole time.  

November 18 at 12:00 PM EDT

registration & information here

Despite all the adages about "synergy" and two heads being better than one, human groups usually get slower and have more problems the larger they get—especially when they're made up of people with diverse ideas and communication styles. And yet some teams do manage to truly become more than the sum of their parts. What makes the difference?

Journalist and explorer Shane Snow, author of the #1 business bestseller "Dream Teams", will present the counter-intuitive answers—and some juicy stories from science and history. Shane Snow is an award-winning entrepreneur, explorer, and journalist who has helped expose gun traffickers and government corruption, explored abandoned buildings and sewers around the world, eaten only ice cream for weeks in the name of science, and taught hundreds of thousands of people to work better through his books, including the #1 business bestseller "Dream Teams".

Friday, November 20 | 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM 

Join here

This semester the CAHSS Showcase--sponsored by the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) but open to all in our community--will take place via Zoom every Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Just as he did last semester, Scott Bailey (Music) will join us every week to play some pieces on the piano--he takes requests!

Please join in to share art, music, prose, a dramatic monologue, poetry--whether your own or someone else's--or even a research discovery that you have made.

And, of course, you are welcome simply to come to listen and to meet other members of our campus community. 

It's fine to drop in during the hour; you don't need to commit to staying the whole time.  

Friday, December 4 | 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM 

Join here

This semester the CAHSS Showcase--sponsored by the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) but open to all in our community--will take place via Zoom every Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Just as he did last semester, Scott Bailey (Music) will join us every week to play some pieces on the piano--he takes requests!

Please join in to share art, music, prose, a dramatic monologue, poetry--whether your own or someone else's--or even a research discovery that you have made.

And, of course, you are welcome simply to come to listen and to meet other members of our campus community. 

It's fine to drop in during the hour; you don't need to commit to staying the whole time.  

Friday, December 11 | 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM 

Join here

This semester the CAHSS Showcase--sponsored by the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) but open to all in our community--will take place via Zoom every Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Just as he did last semester, Scott Bailey (Music) will join us every week to play some pieces on the piano--he takes requests!

Please join in to share art, music, prose, a dramatic monologue, poetry--whether your own or someone else's--or even a research discovery that you have made.

And, of course, you are welcome simply to come to listen and to meet other members of our campus community. 

It's fine to drop in during the hour; you don't need to commit to staying the whole time.