Storytelling for Left Populism against Authoritarian Drift: Zohran Mamdani and AOC by Dr. Michael Illuzzi
2026-04-14 13:00 - 14:15 (America/New_York) | Blue Lounge (First Floor), Student Center
What if politics isn’t just about policies – but the stories that bring people together?
Dr. Illuzzi explores the rise of Zohran Mamdani and how his storytelling redefines community, identity, and power. Moving beyond traditional nation-state-centric narratives, Mamdani builds a bold, city-centered vision that connects diverse groups through shared experiences of struggle and hope. By comparing his approach with figures like AOC, this talk reveals how political stories mobilize people – and why they matter in today’s era of rising authoritarianism.

Spring Week 4.15 (Day)
2026-04-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Student Center, Exhibit Area, C*120, First Floor, The Binienda Family Green
Organization: STUDENT EVENTS COMMITTEE, COMMUTER ACTIVITIES BOARDEvent Locator: 2025-AATAKC

Wednesday Adoration/Catholic Mass
2026-04-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Wasylean Hall, 7 – Hills Conference Room, WH 109, First Floor
Organization: Newman ClubEvent Locator: 2026-AATMHP

Worcester State Spring 2026 Career Fair
2026-04-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Wellness Center Gym
Step into your future at Worcester State University’s largest Career Fair ever.
Join us on April 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in the Wellness Center gym and connect with 76 employers who are actively recruiting Worcester State students for internships and full-time opportunities across a wide range of industries.
This is your opportunity to build real connections, explore career paths, and take the next step toward your goals—all in one place.
Come prepared to stand out. Students can receive a free professional headshot during the event and take advantage of our on-site coaching corner for last-minute tips to help you feel confident and make a strong impression.
Spots fill quickly—register now and take control of your future.

Women's Lacrosse vs Framingham
2026-04-15 18:00 - 20:00
Organization: ATH – LACROSSEEvent Locator: 2025-AATHGB

Manufacturing Illegality: Borders, Nationalism, and Our Current Authoritarian Moment by Harsha Walia
2026-04-16 13:00 - 14:15 | https://worcester.zoom.us/j/97497201473?jst=2
What’s really behind today’s immigration crackdowns?
Harsha Walia situates the current horrors of immigration violence, including ICE raids and mass deportations in the U.S., within a long arc of bipartisan immigration enforcement and exclusion. Drawing on an internationalist and abolitionist politics, Walia emphasizes the urgent necessity of abolishing border imperialism through transnational solidarities.
Harsha Walia is the author of “Border and Rule: Global Migration, Capitalism, and the Rise of Racist Nationalism” and Organizer of No One is Illegal

Fashion Club Meetings
2026-04-16 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Learning Resource Center, Room 114, General Classroom, First Floor
Organization: Fashion ClubEvent Locator: 2026-AATLTG

Games Club Game Night
2026-04-16 17:00 - 21:30, 2026-04-23 17:00 - 21:30 | Student Center, Lancer's Loft, C*315, Third Floor
Organization: GAMES CLUBEvent Locator: 2025-AATCQS

Spring Week | Test Your Luck
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Sheehan Residence Hall, Multipurpose Room, SRH*109, First Floor
Organization: STUDENT EVENTS COMMITTEEEvent Locator: 2026-AATKSS

Club Lacrosse Game
2026-04-19 14:00 - 16:00 | John Coughlin Stadium, North Campus
Organization: LACROSSE CLUB SPORTEvent Locator: 2026-AATJZB

Patriots’ Day: NO CLASSES
2026-04-20

Political Science Club Table
2026-04-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Sheehan Residence Hall, Cashier Lobby, First Floor
Organization: POLITICAL SCIENCE CLUBEvent Locator: 2026-AATKZJ

WSU Fems Bake Sale
2026-04-21 12:00 - 14:00 | C*102, Student Center, Left Side of the Ramp, First Floor
Organization: WSU FemsEvent Locator: 2026-AATMGV

Commuter Events
2026-04-21 13:30 - 15:30 | Student Center, Living Room, C*208, Second Floor
Organization: STUDENT INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP DEV.Event Locator: 2026-AATKXQ

SOTA OT Day
2026-04-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Student Center, Blue Lounge, C*101, First Floor
Organization: SOCIETY OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCEvent Locator: 2025-AATAKA

Active Minds Books and Blankets
2026-04-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Student Center, North South Room, C*112, First Floor
Organization: ACTIVE MINDSEvent Locator: 2026-AATMDA

VLC Salsa Con Salsa Event
2026-04-22 16:30 - 18:30 | Wasylean Hall, 7 – Hills Conference Room, WH 109, First Floor
Organization: Viva La CulturaEvent Locator: 2026-AATLWB

Thesis 26: An Exhibition Celebrating WSU Art Majors
2026-04-23 - 2026-05-16 | Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery, Ghosh Science and Technology Center
Thesis 26 honors our Art majors becoming artists. After a year of bold risk-taking and relentless making, each student presents a body of work showcasing their unique artistic voice and rooted in the idea, topic, or question of their choosing. Come see the start of what’s next for these accomplished artists!
Gallery Hours:
Wed-Fri 11 am – 5 pm
Sat 1-5 pm
or by appointment
Join us for the public opening reception!
Thursday, April 23
4-7 pm at the MCD Gallery

Opening Reception for Thesis 26: An Exhibition Celebrating WSU Art Majors
2026-04-23 16:00 - 19:00 | Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery, Ghosh Science and Technology Center
Join us for the public opening reception and be among the first to experience the start of what’s next for these accomplished artists!
Thesis 26 honors our Art majors becoming artists. After a year of bold risk-taking and relentless making, each student presents a body of work showcasing their unique artistic voice and rooted in the idea, topic, or question of their choosing. Come see the start of what’s next for these accomplished artists!
Exhibition on view through May 16

Gallery Hours:
Wed–Fri: 11 AM–5 PM
Sat: 1–5 PM
Or by appointment

ISA Multicultural Show
2026-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Student Center, Blue Lounge, C*101, First Floor, Student Center, Exhibit Area, C*120, First Floor
Organization: INTERCULTURAL STUDENT ALLIANCEEvent Locator: 2026-AATKXF

house/less: an immersive experience
2026-04-23 19:30, 2026-04-24 19:30, 2026-04-25 19:30, 2026-04-26 14:00 | Fuller Theater Stage
Worcester State University and the Visual and Performing Arts Department present
house/less
an immersive experience
For many of us, our experience of homelessness is singular: it’s the uncomfortable feeling we get when someone on the street asks us for money. Rarely do we have the opportunity to understand it from the perspectives of those living through it. house/less is based on the oral histories of individuals experiencing homelessness, which the company drew on to shape the characters, stories, and physical environment of the play. A highly collaborative project, students and faculty from the Visual and Performing Arts, Communication, and Urban Studies departments worked to create a piece of theatre that invites us to see, hear, and understand homelessness more fully.

April 23, 24 & 25 at 7:30 PM
April 26 at 2:00 PM

Fuller Theater
Admin Building, 2nd Floor

Ticket prices:
$7 students
$10 seniors
$15 general admission

Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/worcester-state-theatre-presents-houseless-an-immersive-experience-tickets-1985821794444?aff=oddtdtcreator

First Look: Worcester State
2026-04-24 10:30 - 14:30 | Sullivan Academic Center, Sullivan Auditorium
First Look: Worcester State is designed specifically for high school juniors to explore everything Worcester State has to offer. From in-depth academic sessions to a firsthand look at campus life, you’ll discover how a Lancer education can help you reach your goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to get a “First Look” at your future!

Women's Lacrosse vs Salem
2026-04-25 11:00 - 13:00 | John Coughlin Stadium, North Campus
Organization: ATH – LACROSSEEvent Locator: 2025-AATHGC

OSILD Weekend hold
2026-04-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Student Center, Lancer's Loft, C*315, Third Floor
Organization: STUDENT INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP DEV.Event Locator: 2026-AATJXS

Catholic Mass
2026-04-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Wasylean Hall, 7 – Hills Conference Room, WH 109, First Floor
Organization: Spiritual LifeEvent Locator: 2025-AATAQV
