BHS grad begins successful music career Sep 6, 2008
"That was pretty exciting too." Her next big performance will be at her alma mater, Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, where she'll perform Sept. 13 at the Ives Center, opening for Terence Blanchard, another famous jazz musician. " Mr. Blanchard is a Grammy Award-winning trumpeter, band leader, arranger and film-score composer. "Some of my friends are total jazz cats and they're all like 'are you kidding me. (Bethel Beacon, CT)
Residents OK infrastructure improvements Aug 30, 2008
Resident Donald Groff, a former geology professor at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, said he is concerned about the equity of water service on or near Federal Road, since state grants are being used to help pay for other water systems, including the line that has recently been installed on Federal Road between the intersections of Orchard Street and Junction Road. Moderator Robert Belden said that the state requires that those particular grants be dedicated to economic... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
For Kruze, music is her passion, mission Aug 23, 2008
" The 23-year Brookfield resident went on to study classical guitar. She earned a degree in performance from the Westchester Conservatory of Music and then furthered her musical studies in Bridgeport for a year. In the fall she will be giving piano and guitar instruction as well as teaching musical composition at the Kent School in Kent. She is also involved with the music ministry at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. "I've had amazing opportunities open up to me through my... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Light at the end of the tunnel Aug 15, 2008
"Penfield still can be restored. There is a lot of interior damage, but it is salvageable." Jordan said Beacon's educational partners are Fairfield University, Bridgeport's Aquaculture School and Western Connecticut State University. These institutions will utilize the lighthouse for marine and environmental research. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Puglisi rises in ranks to captain, to oversee BPD patrol division Aug 9, 2008
He is a graduate of Holy Trinity High School in Hicksville, N.Y., and attended Nassau Community College in Long Island, N.Y., and Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. The Brookfield Journal 2008. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Rell's first four years Aug 2, 2008
"It is not easy when you have the other party controlling so much of the Legislature." Mrs. Rell's supporters point to such accomplishments as a campaign finance reform package; a 10-year, $100 million stem-cell research initiative; approval of civil unions; and a bond package that will include major funding for the Connecticut State University system, which includes Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. Mr. Scribner said that she also has signed two major transportation reform... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Storms Knock Out Power In Many Areas Jul 28, 2008
A trough of low pressure came through Sunday morning, causing thunderstorms about 5 a.m., according to Quincy Vagell, a student meteorologist for the Western Connecticut State University weather center. About 0. (FOX61, CT)
Central benefits first in $950M plan Jul 24, 2008
The CSU system includes Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven and Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. Projects slated for funding in the first phase of CSUS 2020 include $20. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Two New Officers for Newtown Jul 13, 2008
She attended UConn for a short while and transferred to Western Connecticut State University ... Chief Kehoe said, "She is confident and articulate, and she will be a perfect fit in Newtown. Ms. Murphy leaves July 7 for the Police Academy in Meriden.Officer Siencienski, 22, of Danbury, graduated from Danbury public schools and from Western Connecticut State University with a 3.34 average. He received a degree from the Ancell School of Business in administration and management."He is a... (Voices, CT)
Farewell to the Class of '08 Jun 28, 2008
"Today I see 230 confident kids, one cohesive group of friends," the second-year principal added Saturday night during the school's 42nd commencement, which was held at the William O'Neill Athletic Center on the westside campus of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. "Tonight, we all become freshmen again," said valedictorian Julie Wamser, noting that their next step will be to enter college in the fall. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Neves works to end to earn valedictorian Jun 21, 2008
His brother, Matthew, attends Western Connecticut State University. Although he's looking forward to college, Michael said that he would miss his classmates and teachers from Bethel. (Bethel Beacon, CT)
Goodbye to Class of 2008 Jun 21, 2008
Saturday 21 June, 2008. "Each of us will encounter obstacles in life," class president James Heffner told his peers. (Bethel Beacon, CT)
Eppinger to retire from guidance office after 42 years serving BHS students Jun 21, 2008
He said that he had just finished a master's program in guidance counseling at the University of Bridgeport shortly before he landed the positions at BHS. Mr. Eppinger said that Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) in Danbury and the University of Connecticut (UConn) at Storrs usually attract the highest number of BHS graduates. "It is close by, and it is relatively inexpensive," Mr. Eppinger said of WCSU, which has enhanced its reputation over the recent years by rebuilding its midtown... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Teacher of the Year honored Jun 14, 2008
Mrs. Mitchell earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in education from Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. In particular, she praised the university's undergraduate program in education, which provides students with several practical classroom experiences even before they do their student teaching. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
BHS Braille program generates student friendships Jun 14, 2008
Erin will be attending Central Connecticut State University in New Britain in the fall, and Courtney will be a student at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. Mrs. Sudol said the class has assembled a Braille catalog in Spanish that will be sent to an orphanage in Mexico. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Budget vote set May 10, 2008
Commission on Aging Chairman Dotti Miles said that she recently received an e-mail message from BHS graduate Chris Kukk, a political science instructor at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, who stated that, while currently living on sabbatical in Estonia, he has become concerned about the commitment in the United States to education in comparison to that of other countries. The Brookfield Journal 2008. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
BHS principal to receive doctorate May 3, 2008
Ms. Cosentino will be receiving her doctorate in instructional leadership from Western Connecticut State University (WestConn) in May after working toward it for five years. According to Ellen Durnin, the dean of graduate studies at the university, the school is one of only 12 in the country to offer this doctorate. (Bethel Beacon, CT)
Scata turns on the power at Keene State Mar 27, 2008
"I just let her swing the bat," said Beach, whose team is scheduled to open its Little East Conference slate Saturday with a double-header at home against Western Connecticut State University. "She has a great compact swing and good bat velocity.". (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Mangine selected as TCCC Pitcher of the Week Mar 25, 2008
In her next start, Mangine worked eight innings and gave up just six hits, as the Gulls topped Western Connecticut State University 2-1 in extra innings. She closed out her week tossing five innings against MCLA, cruising to an 11-2 victory. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls squeeze out win over Western Connecticut Mar 19, 2008
dropped down a suicide squeeze in extra innings to score (Ballston Lake, N.Y.), as the Gulls rallied past Western Connecticut State University, 2-1, on Tuesday afternoon in Osceola, Florida. The Colonials, a highly touted regional opponent, opened the contest with a quick run in the bottom of the second. (Ecgulls.com)
Endicott splits day two in Florida Mar 18, 2008
The Gulls will be back on the diamond Tuesday facing Utica College at 11 a.m., and then Western Connecticut State University at 3 p.m. Both games are scheduled to be held at Osceola Park in Osceola County, Fla. (Ecgulls.com)
Caraluzzis to be honored at WestConn ball Mar 8, 2008
Saturday 08 March, 2008. The family, which runs Caraluzzi's Markets, including Caraluzzi's Bethel Food Market, is being honored because of contributions it has made to the university over the years. (Bethel Beacon, CT)
Meet the board Mar 1, 2008
" A Republican, he had been tapped to by the GOP town committee to apply for a seat on the board, and he said that he agreed to participate because "it's kind of a natural extension of what I do" professionally. "In psychology, you have to make difficult judgment calls diplomatically, you have to pay great attention to details and you have to have a good ear for BS," said the counselor, who operates the Center for the Family in Brookfield with his wife, Kathy, a licensed marriage and family... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Bill McCord Joins Bucknell Football Staff Feb 29, 2008
McCord is a 2005 graduate of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Conn. where he was a four-year letterman and starting cornerback. (Bucknellbison.com)
Jazz Fest on the way to Millbrook Feb 7, 2008
This year the direction will come from Jamie Begian, director of Jazz Studies at Western Connecticut State University. Begian, who is also a guitarist and composer of his own big band, performs regularly in New York City. (Millbrook Round Table, NY)
Jahn wants people to get in shape Feb 2, 2008
Also on the Healthy Community agenda is a community report card for the New Milford area which, with funding from the United Way of Western Connecticut, Western Connecticut State University and Danbury Hospital, is slated for completion this spring. An initiative to create a tool to assess the health and well-being of 10 towns in the Housatonic area, the effort has already identified 37 indicators within categories as broad as access to health insurance, lifestyle or emergency room visits. (New Milford Times, CT)
Joe Furey of New England Weather Service Joins Fox 61 Jan 25, 2008
Prior to WTIC News/Talk 1080, Furey's twenty-year career in weather included teaching at Western Connecticut State University, University of Hartford, and Talcott Mountain Science Center in Avon, and TV meteorologist for Fox 61 News at Ten, WFSB Channel 3 and News 12 Connecticut. . (FOX61, CT)
Newest school board member wants to help improve communications Jan 19, 2008
Mr. Cass said that in addition to receiving feedback from his wife he has experience in education from teaching classes at the University of Phoenix, the University of New Hampshire and Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. He and his wife are both have bachelor's degrees from Colby College in Maine, and Mr. Cass earned a master's degree from the University of New Hampshire. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Region 10 names new superintendent Jan 9, 2008
He holds a Bachelor of Science in elementary education from Western Connecticut State University, a Master of Arts in counseling and guidance from Fairfield University, and a Certificate of Advanced Study in administration also from Fairfield. He resides in Manchester with his wife and son. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
Therap Services Promotes Allison Dudo to Assistant Director of Training Jan 7, 2008
Prior to joining Therap, Allison worked as a supervisor at PrimeCare Inc. Allison completed her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology/Sociology from Western Connecticut State University at Danbury, Connecticut and is currently pursing Masters in Arts in Religious Studies from Sacred Heart University at Fairfield, Connecticut. "I'm very fortunate to have been given such an opportunity with Therap. The members of support and training are talented, experienced people who can offer immense assistance for... (PR Newswire)
Former BHS grid player publishes book on fitness Jan 5, 2008
Mr. Gianni worked as a manager of contractors for a real estate company after graduating from Marist but realized, he said, that "this is just not fulfilling for me." Around that time, he discovered that "people at the gym were asking me what do for their exercises, and in the back of my head I thought fitness training was something that I should be pursuing." Mr. Gianni did some research for Jeannette Tedesco, who was then the chairman of the Health Sciences Department at Western Connecticut... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Indian Institute Heeds the Call For New Club-on Archaeology Dec 28, 2007
The next lecture, which will be given by Western Connecticut State University professor Laurie Weinstein, will be conducted on Sunday, Jan. 13, at the institute, and will focus on the archaeology of the American Revolution. Dr. Weinstein will discuss excavation of a former Revolutionary War encampment in Redding. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Cause of suspicious death determined Dec 27, 2007
Thursday 27 December, 2007. Mr. Bowden reportedly was identified through fingerprint analysis the following day. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Darien entrepreneur plans 2nd security company IPO Dec 24, 2007
Vassell said he was studying criminal justice at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury at the time. Today, Lagrangeville, N.Y.-based Command Security has 3,650 employees and about $120 million in annual revenue. (Stamford Advocate)
Image on Blog Site Is Fueling a Controversy in Litchfield Nov 30, 2007
"For Wendy Kuhne and others who have a history of violating or threatening property rights and wasting taxpayer money, certainly a little parody is not out of line. That's all I really have to say about it." Mr. Thibault, an adjunct lecturer of English and a mentor in the MFA writing program at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, is a licensed private investigator and also professional boxing judge. He is also a consulting editor for the Connecticut Review, a literary journal,... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Trade Issues Tug at Congressman Nov 30, 2007
The first-term congressman told a political science class at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury Nov. 20 that he plans to look at each trade agreement on its merits. "I will never be an ideologue on this," Mr. Murphy said. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
District concerns aired Nov 24, 2007
For example, Western Connecticut State University in Danbury reports on its Web site that the average SAT score for its current freshman class was 996. School board member Daria Rockholz, a longtime special education administrator and consultant, said that she and departing school board Chairman Jerry Friedrich have raised the possibility of holding a limited number of classes at BHS in a lecture hall format that would be similar to the large enrollments in the introductory courses taught at... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Jean-Paul Named New England Football Writers Division II/III All-New England Nov 17, 2007
Also placing players on the squad were American International College, Assumption College, Fitchburg State College, Husson College, Middlebury College, Plymouth State University, Springfield College, Western Connecticut State University, Williams College, WPI and Endicott ... ---Western Connecticut State University Scott Miller---Sr. (Ecgulls.com)
"Women Building Women:" An Idea Who's Time Has Come -- Big Time! Nov 15, 2007
Ms. McPhaden holds a M.A. in Human Resources from Western Connecticut State University and a B.A. in marketing and psychology from North Texas State University. In 2004, she was honored as a top broker for William Raveis Real Estate & Home Services, the largest family owned real estate brokerage in New England. (RealtyTimes)
McGinn Named TCCC Player of the Week Nov 14, 2007
The following day McGinn added her ninth goal of the season in a hard-fought, 3-1, loss to Western Connecticut State University. The Gulls ended their season with an overall record of 17-6-0. (Ecgulls.com)
Western Connecticut Upends Endicott, 3-1 Nov 12, 2007
DANBURY, CT - The Endicott College women's soccer NCAA Tournament run came to an end on Sunday afternoon, as Western Connecticut State University eliminated the Gulls, 3-1, in Danbury, Connecticut. The Colonials got on the board first as Kim Crayco (Bolton, CT) scored her 14th goal of the season just 12-minutes into the opening frame. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls Beat Red Dragons, Advance to NCAA Second Round Nov 11, 2007
DANBURY, CT - Endicott College scored two second half goals in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Tournament to defeat Oneonta State University on Saturday afternoon at the Westside Athletic Complex on the campus of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury ... With the win, Endicott (17-5-0) advances to the second round of the 2007 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Tournament where they will meet host Western Connecticut State University. (Ecgulls.com)
Rennaissance Center Celebrates Tenth Anniversary Nov 7, 2007
"Jan Gregory holds bachelor's and master's degrees in music education from Western Connecticut State University, as well as a certificate in church music from Garrett Evangelical Seminary at Northwestern University and a master of arts in Women, Religion and Spirituality from Hartford Seminary.As an outreach program, she coordinates a popular drumming circle at Hartford Seminary where students can explore spirituality through African drumming.On Sundays, she plays organ and piano and directs the... (Voices, CT)
Tournament Time: Endicott to Meet Oneonta State Nov 6, 2007
BEVERLY, MA - Endicott College will open the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Tournament with a first round match-up against Oneonta State on Saturday, November 10th on the campus of Western Connecticut State University. One-year removed from its "Sweet 16" NCAA Tournament run, Endicott will return to the national stage on Saturday. (Ecgulls.com)
Triano steps down, not away, after 400 meetings Oct 28, 2007
Triano is a Southington High School graduate who earned a bachelor's degree and went on to earn master's degrees in psychology and counseling at Western Connecticut State University. She then attended King Seminary and was ordained a minister in 2001. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Four ed. board seats on ballot Oct 27, 2007
He works as a writer and has taught classes at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury and online for the University of Phoenix. His wife, Anne, is a teacher at the Wooster School in Danbury. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Gramling marks 20 years at Candlewood Co. helm Oct 13, 2007
"I can remember sweeping the floor and washing the trucks," said Mr. Gramling, who formally joined the department in 1973 while he was working toward a bachelor's degree in social sciences at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. At the time, a prospective member had to be at least 18 years of age before he could join the department. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Parents question program Oct 6, 2007
"This should be the students' down time to socialize." Maureen Gernert, a parent of a ninth-grader and the director of the Career Development Center at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, expressed similar concerns to the school board during the public comment portion of its Sept. 19 meeting. Mr. Carlucci said that the program wasn't adequately explained to parents during a recent open house at the school. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Without a Net Oct 5, 2007
Theise, for example, was hired as an adjunct professor at Western Connecticut State University this past fall. She enrolled in the state's retirement fund while continuing to contribute to her SEP and Roth IRAs. (SmartMoney)
Cromwell rolls to 5-1 win Sep 29, 2007
WCSU 1, Wesleyan 0 The Wesleyan women's soccer team lost a close one, 1-0, to the 21st ranked Western Connecticut State University on Thursday. WCSU's Amy Corchard scored in the ninth minute and the defense took over. (Middletown Press, CT)
Hunt Hill preservation a high priority Sep 29, 2007
Toward the purchase of the 41 acres, the trust-the nonprofit group associated with the Smithsonian Institution and Western Connecticut State University that supports the historic and cultural attributes of the property-has to date raised $732,000 of the $929,000 needed, with nearly $100,000 coming from the trust's board of directors, foundations and corporations. The remainder came from state and federal agencies. (New Milford Times, CT)
It's 400 for Lackey Sep 27, 2007
"I still love it, I still enjoy coming to practice very day and it keeps me young," said Lackey after her team presented her with the 400th win of her career, a 3-0 blanking of Western Connecticut State University at the Freeman Athletic Center Wednesday night. "I plan to keep at it as long as I enjoy it. Sometimes I wish I could go on the court and play." And reaching the 400 win milestone. (Middletown Press, CT)
Book focuses on how judges overlook the Constitution Sep 8, 2007
Saturday 08 September, 2007. "When it comes to the Constitution, we don't live under the Constitution," said Mr. Gutzman, a Bethel resident, who has been interviewed more than 60 times in recent months after his book, "The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Constitution" (Regency Publishing, 258 pages) was published. (Bethel Beacon, CT)
Charter changes to go to voters Aug 18, 2007
Commission on Aging Vice Chairman Carol Dores said that Western Connecticut State University President James Schmotter, during a recent meeting, was receptive about expanding the university's external programs for senior citizens. The university already sponsors periodic lectures by professors at The Village at Brookfield Common, an assisted-living facility on Federal Road. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
WCSU ball player gets 20 months in prison for stabbing Aug 11, 2007
A judge sentenced the once promising Western Connecticut State University basketball player to 20 months in prison ... Ekere, who has no criminal record and fought tooth and nail to be accepted to Western Connecticut State University, was driving his car on Campbell Avenue at about 9 p.m. on Sept. 22, 2006 when several eggs came raining down ... One of the people who stood up in support of Ekere was the head coach of the basketball program at Western Connecticut State University, Bob Campbell,... (New Haven Register, CT)
No GOP primary Aug 11, 2007
He said that, in particular, Donald Groff, a former geology professor at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury and an adviser to former first selectman candidate Fred Standt, had urged him to enter the race. Mr. Silvaggi, who has lived in Brookfield since 1974, retired this year after teaching middle school social studies for 36 years in Greenwich. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Assistant Principal for High School Aug 8, 2007
A Connecticut native, Mr. Tusch received a bachelor's of music degree from Boston University, a master's of science degree in music education from Western Connecticut State University, a cross-endorsement in English (grades 7 through 12) from Southern Connecticut State University and a sixth-year professional diploma in education leadership from Southern Connecticut State University. Mr. Tusch most recently was director, visual and performing arts for the New Canaan Public Schools, supervising... (Voices, CT)
Town mourns Navy SEAL Jul 14, 2007
The first selectman took photographs of the sign that was erected for the graduation of the Brookfield High School class of 2007 and had a photograph of it placed in the diploma case that each of the seniors received June 23 during the commencement at the William O'Neill Athletic Center at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. The Brookfield Journal 2007. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
'We did it' Barlow grads embrace the future after reflecting on the past at this year's commencement ceremony Jul 6, 2007
With the sun shining and family and friends cheering in the background, graduates of Joel Barlow High School Class of 2007 proudly marched into The William A. O'Neil Center at Western Connecticut State University Tuesday, ready to embark on a new phase of their lives. "I can't believe it's actually over," said Kara E. Hartten, a member of the National Honor Society. (Easton Courier, CT)
Top students say advanced placement classes provide good prep for college Jun 30, 2007
However, Mr. Luizzi said that, as usual, the most popular choice among the BHS graduates was Western Connecticut State University in Danbury and that UConn ranked second. "You try to pick a place where you feel comfortable," Seth said regarding his selection of a college. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Salutatorian focused on academic success Jun 24, 2007
He didn't know until it was announced at the Bethel High School graduation ceremony last Friday at the William A. O'Neill Center on the westside campus of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury that he was the class salutatorian. However, he wasn't completely surprised. (Bethel Beacon, CT)
Valedictorian always had eye on college Jun 24, 2007
He wasn't officially named valedictorian until hours before the graduation ceremony, which took place last Friday night at the William A. O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. However, he did have some idea because he was aware of his class ranking. (Bethel Beacon, CT)
State funds to go to senior center Jun 24, 2007
Sunday 24 June, 2007. Senior class president Kristen Garufi looked back on the years that she and her classmates have spent together in the Bethel Public Schools during the June 15 ceremony. (Bethel Beacon, CT)
Teacher of the Year enjoys nurturing kindergartners Jun 23, 2007
After marrying her husband, Stephen, and starting to raise a family, Mrs. Sullivan attended classes part time at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury in the early 1980s to become certified as a regular elementary school teacher. "I didn't want to go back to teaching and teach the same subject, physical education, all day," she said. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
SUMMER JOBSEmployersvie forstudents'services Jun 18, 2007
Now in his third year, the Western Connecticut State University student said he loves his job, which includes interacting with ferry riders and securing the ferry to the dock. And, of course, spending hours out on the Long Island Sound under a warm summer sun. (Greenwich Time)
