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Day of Giving

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Wolves Day of Giving List of Events

Please Join Us to Celebrate WestConn’s Third Annual Wolves Day of Giving

(Please note some events require registration)

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8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Campus Kick-Off Celebration
Location:ÌýBerkshire Hall
Audience:ÌýFaculty/Staff/Alumni/Board Members/Sponsors/Danbury Community

  • Bagels & Breakfast Bites will be served.
  • Wolf Spirit Challenge:ÌýWear your favorite WestConn gear and participate as an individual, group, or department/office.
    • Prize:Ìý$500 for your favorite fund (+ pizza party for 8).
  • Prizes & Incentives to donate or share on social media.

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Wolf Games

Location:ÌýBerkshire Hall Fireside Lounge & Bill Williams Gym

Audience:ÌýStudents/Faculty & Staff

Join us for an afternoon of friendly competition, school spirit, and fun!Ìý Refreshments and snacks will be served throughout the event.

  • Wolf Spirit Challenge:ÌýWear your favorite WestConn gear and participate as an individual, group, or department/office.
    • Prize:Ìý$500 for your favorite fund (+ pizza party for 8).

Games & Activities

  • Rock Paper Scissors & Quick Trivia – Fireside Lounge
  • Minute to Win It Games – Bill Williams Gym

Musical Chairs – Bill Williams Gym

  • 12 p.m. – Students Round – Prizes provided by SGA
  • 1 p.m. – Faculty & Staff Round Prize: Wolf sweatshirt plus $500 to the area of support of your choice!

Invite your favorite Professor or Staff Member to join the fun!

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1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Reach for the Stars

Join the School of Professional Studies and Shine!

Location:ÌýSchool of Professional Studies, WH Room 127
Audience:ÌýAll

  • Refreshments will be served including bags of popcorn and hot chocolate
  • More details to follow

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Mid-Point Mania Meetup: Happy Hour
Location:ÌýVPAC, Westside Campus
Audience:ÌýFaculty/Staff/Alumni/Board Members/Sponsors/Danbury Community

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Art Faculty ExhibitÌýin the Gallery
  • Jazz Trio musical performance
  • Appetizers, mini-desserts, and drinks will be served.
  • Wolf Spirit Challenge:ÌýWear your favorite WestConn gear and participate as an individual, group, or department/office.
    • Prize:Ìý$500 for your favorite fund (+ pizza party for 8).
  • Prizes & Incentives to donate or share on social media
  • Special announcements and prizes throughout the event

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Bingo
Location:ÌýWestside Ballroom
Audience:ÌýStudents

  • Presented by the PAC and supported by the SGA.
  • Refreshments & snacks will be served.
  • Wolf Spirit Challenge:ÌýWear your favorite WestConn gear and participate as an individual or group.
    • Prize:Ìý$500 for your favorite fund (+ pizza party for 8).
  • Prizes & Incentives to donate or share on social media.

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Prizes & Incentives to Give and Share on Social Media

Payroll Deduction:ÌýÌýÌýÌý Sign up for a payroll deduction donation at any time throughout the day and get 3 Grand Prize Raffle tickets.Ìý Attend one of the events and the first 10 people to sign up can choose a Camp Chair or a Golf Umbrella + 3 extra raffle tickets.

Any Donation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Raffle Ticket for one of 3 Grand Prizes

Social Media Share:ÌýÌý Share your favorite area of support on social media and receive a raffle ticket for one of three Grand Prizes,ÌýincludeÌý#wolvesdayofgiving2026ÌýandÌýtagÌýyour favorite WDG fund. Participants who share multiple times will receive multiple tickets.Ìý Plus, be one of the winners chosen at random throughout the day, and receive an extra $500 to the area of support mentioned in your post!

Attend an Event:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý All attendees at WDG events will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of three Grand Prizes listed below.

Wolf Games: Play Musical Chairs and win a prize + $500 to your favorite area of support

Show Your Spirit:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Wear your WestConn gear and receive a raffle ticket for one of 3 Grand Prizes, and a chance to win aÌýPizza Party for 8 and $500 to your chosen area of support!ÌýÌýWinners will be chosen at each of the main events.

Additional Student Activity Throughout the Day

Thank you cards for WDG Donors –ÌýStudents will have an opportunity to write thank you notes to our WDG donors throughout the day.Ìý Participants receive additional raffle tickets for writing thank you cards and sharing WDG on Social Media.

  • 8 – 11 a.m. and 12 – 2 p.m. Berkshire Hall, Midtown
  • 8 – 10 p.m. Campus Center Ballroom, Westside
  • Refreshments will be served.
  • Stickers/pens/chapsticks and other giveaways.

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Matches, Prizes & Challenges – Coming Soon!ÌýÌýCheck theÌýMenu TabÌýon the Wolves Day of Giving website at: ÌýÌýÌýto see how you can win amazing prizes, matches and challenges for your favorite area of support.

Check In at the Raffle Tickets table at each event to receive your extra raffle tickets.

GRAND PRIZES

First Prize:Ìý $3,000 to your WDG Fund of choice + Wolves pride swag and goodies basket.

Second Prize:Ìý $2,000 to your WDG Fund of choice + Wolves pride swag and goodies basket.

Third Prize:Ìý $1,000 to your WDG Fund of choice + Wolves pride swag and goodies basket.

Grand Prize winners will be chosen from all entries at close of WDG.

Winners will be contacted and announced on Friday, February 27, 2026.

Social mediaÌýSharing Prize Details – $500 (7 prizes)

Be one of seven lucky winners to Win $500 for your favorite area of support!Ìý Be sure to includeÌý #wolvesdayofgiving2026 and tag your favorite area of support.Ìý Show off your best Wolves Day of Giving gear or WestConn spirit to win!

Winners will be selected randomly at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.