Quinnipiac University Community Relations

Local Community

For nearly 100 years, Quinnipiac University has called New Haven County home. And with our 3 campuses located in the towns of Hamden and North Haven, we take our responsibility to be a good community member and neighbor seriously. We are committed to doing our part to enhance and enrich the quality of life for our students and the residents in our local communities through open communication, collaboration and positive action.

Colors of CT Festival

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Saturday, October 5 from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the Recreation Center

Quinnipiac University will host the first “Colors of CT Festival” on Saturday, Oct. 5 on the Mount Carmel Campus. The event, which celebrates inclusivity and belonging in the entrepreneurial space, is open to the public and will run from 2 p.m - 7 p.m. in the Recreation and Wellness Center. Vendor set up will begin at 9 a.m.

Sponsored by Quinnipiac University’s M&T Bank Centers for Women & Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship, the festival will feature a “Sip & Shop” for business owners to feature and sell their products and market their services.

Business owners who identify as people of color, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, immigrants and refugees, persons with a disability (seen or unseen) or neurodivergent will also enjoy networking opportunities with other business owners and potential mentors from organizations like  M&T Bank, Small Business Administration (SBA), Community Investment Corporation, Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, Hamden Chamber of Commerce, Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Chamber, Disability IN: Connecticut, IRIS, ConnCORP, CitySeed, QPlus and many others.

In addition, the festival will feature a fashion show, panel discussions, live music, a DJ and food trucks.

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Full Schedule of Events

  • Vendor & Resource Group Networking Session: 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. (RWA-160)

  • Keynote Speaker & Fashion Show: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. (RWA-145)

  • Tranquil Room: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. (RWA 272 Dance Studio A)

  • Sip & Shop: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. (RWA-160)

  • DJ Kahlucah: 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (RWA-160)

  • Lake Kyle and the Skulls: 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. (RWA-160)

  • DJ Kahlucah: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (RWA-160)

  • St Luke's Steel Band: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. (RWA-160)

  • Panel Discussion for Entrepreneurs: 4:15 p.m. - 5 p.m. (RWA 272 Dance Studio B)

  • Panel Discussion for Employees: 5:15 p.m. - 6 p.m. (RWA 272 Dance Studio B)

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