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Purple Knight Weekly
September 26th - October 2nd
Campus Annoucements

Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team

Witness the acrobatic talent that landed them in the semifinals for America's Got Talent!
Free for students, faculty and staff.

Apply for Homecoming Court!

Want to be Purple Knight Royalty?  We’re looking for UB’s Homecoming Queen, King, Prince and Princess!
Apply here:  http://orgsync.com/113435/forms/221221
Applications are due on Friday, September 30th by 5:00 p.m.

Military Student Support

In order to create a more positive and supportive network for our veteran students, we are interested in creating a Military Student Committee/Veteran’s Oasis.  We are looking for committed students to help lead this process.  If you are interested please come to an informal conversation to discuss possibilities on Tuesday, September 27th at 12:00pm in Student Center 112.

 

Interested in Music?

Come and sing with the University Singers! Tuesdays 3:00-5:45 in ABC 110. All are welcome! singers@bridgeport.edu

Do you play a band or orchestra instrument? Come play with Knights’ Ensemble!  Wednesdays 7-9 PM in ABC 110. All are welcome! mvickers@bridgeport.edu

Service Opportunities

Alternative Spring Break

March 12-19, 2017

Applications are available now in the Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement, Room 231 in the Student Center. Applications are due September 30th.

 

Bridgeport Read Aloud Day

October 20, 2016

9:00-11:00am

Read a book to a class in the Bridgeport Public Schools and help the children discover the joy of reading. Contact jenniftu@bridgeport.edu to register.

 Emergency Contact

The University of Bridgeport takes the safety and well-being of our students seriously. To ensure that the university has updated contact information in the event of an emergency, we ask that you complete the online Emergency Contact Information Form. This information is kept confidential and is only shared in the event of an emergency.

Students living on campus must also include contact information for an individual the university would contact in the event that a residential student is deemed missing for more than 24 hours.

You may access the form online at http://selfservice.bridgeport.edu/Student/UserProfile/EmergencyInformation

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Monday, September 26, 2016

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Color Each Other. Come color in your flag or someone else’s to show the diversity on campus. Domestic and international students are invited to make a mural to show unity. Marina Dining Hall, The Hub. Sponsored by the Office of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards and UB Cares.

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. #SHAGWEEK: Condom Day. What is your definition of safe sex?The Office of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards and UB Health Services presents a sexual health and guidance week. All students are welcome. Marina Dining Hall, The Hub Sponsored by The Office of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards, Mr. and Mrs. Sexology and Health Services.

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Let’s Talk Sex. JointheOffice of Housing, Residence Life and Community Standards for a sexual health forum/discussion. University Hall Programming Space. Sponsored by Office of Housing, Residence Life &Community Standards, Sexologist Club and UB Health Services.

7:00 – 9:30 p.m. F.L.O.H Tryouts. Are you a Dancer? Try out for our team! Arnold Bernard Center, Room 113. Sponsored by Future Leaders of Hip Hop. 

7:00 – 10:00pm Gospel Choir Practice. Have you ever wanted to join a choir?  The UB Gospel Choir is having practice, stop by! Arnold Bernard Center, Room 110. Sponsored by the UB Gospel Choir.

8:00 p.m. Light Skin vs. Dark Skin. Join us for a conversation about the challenges and issues of segregation within the Black and Latino communities. University Hall Programming Space. Sponsored by the Office of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards and UB Cares.

8:08 – 11:00 p.m. Knowledge is Key. The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will inform students on the importance of recycling and the negative impact of overused plastic. John J. Cox. Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.  

9:00 p.m. Student Programming Board Meeting. Join the Student Programming Board as they continue their semester meetings, open to the student body. Come discuss and help plan fun and exciting events on campus! John J. Cox. Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by the Student Programming Board.

9:00 p.m. Debate Watch Party. See the Presidential candidates discuss important issues. Free pizza! Seeley Hall Lounge. Sponsored by UB the Change living community.

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

11:00 a.m. - 2: 00 p.m. Coffee Hour:International Crafts Exhibition. New and returning students are invited to come meet members of a selection of UB’s international student clubs and organizations, who are excited to share a piece of their heritage with you! You will have a chance to learn a new craft or art from around the world, such as how to design and draw your own Henna tattoo – and more. John J. Cox. Student Center, Great Room.  Sponsored by International Student Services.

12:00 p.m. Military/Veteran Student Support Initiative. In order to create a more positive and supportive network for our veteran students, we are interested in creating a Military Student Committee/Veteran’s Oasis.  We are looking for committed students to help lead this process. John J. Cox. Student Center, Room 112. Sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Students.

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Breath Work with Natasha. Join the UB Wellness Club for a stress relieving yoga session. John J. Cox. Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by UB Wellness Club.

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Career Exploration Workshop. Not sure what you want to do? Come to the career exploration workshop to learn about different options and find your perfect fit. Mandeville Hall, Room 301. Sponsored by Career Development.

12:30 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. Klimate Kontrol. Do you recycle?The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. are asking students to make a pledge to try to be more environmentally friendly. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

6:00 p.m. Deescalating Situations. Talk with Bridgeport PD on how and what to do when interacting with police to avoid escalating a situation. Chaffee Hall. Sponsored by Office of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards and UB Cares.

7:00 – 9:30 p.m. F.L.O.H Tryouts. Are you a Dancer? Try out for our team! Arnold Bernard Center, Room 113. Sponsored by Future Leaders of Hip Hop. 

7:00 p.m. Night of Uplifting. An opportunity for anyone to talk, sing, recite poetry, or dance to show their culture and reflect on their upbringing as a domestic colored student in the US.  John J. Cox Student Center, Twisted Café. Sponsored by Office of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards and UB Cares.

7:30 p.m. Society of Minority Health Professionals Meeting: Are you planning to pursue a career in the health field? Do you want to hear from health professionals? Are you seeking community service opportunities? If so, come out to our biweekly meeting! John J. Cox Student Center, Room 207. Sponsored by Society of Minority Health Professionals.

7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. CSA Weekly Meetings. The Caribbean Student Association invites all students to come together and connect through various cultural backgrounds. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 213/215. Sponsored by The Caribbean Service Association.

9:00 – 11:00 p.m. Paint the Mic Auditions. The brothers of Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc. are looking for artists to perform at the Paint the Mic Show. Painters, spoken word, poets, rappers and singers are all welcomed. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 213/215. Sponsored by Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc.

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

11:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Free S.T.D Testing. Know your status! Come out and get tested for HIV for free. Health Sciences, Health Services Warner Hall. Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Sexology.

11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Light It Red. Join the Ladies of Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Inc. in rising awareness about lymphoma. Marina Dining Hall, The HUB. Sponsored by Lambda Pi Upsilon, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc.

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Social Hour. Come Join TLC for Social Hour. Enjoy snacks and win raffle prizes! Wahlstrom Library, 5th Floor. Sponsored by the Tutoring and Learning Center.

12:20 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. Student Government Meeting. The Student Government invites the student body to discuss on going issues on campus. Carlson Hall, Room 253. Sponsored by The Student Government Association.

12:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. Recycling Pays. Bring materials to recycle with the Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. You have a chance to win prizes!  Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 

12:15 – 1:15 p.m. NSBE Meeting. Join us as we discuss on how you can excel academically and positively impact the community. Students from all majors are welcomed. Engineering Building, Room 116. Sponsored by National Society of Black Engineers.

12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Meditation with Dona. Relax and refresh with the UB Wellness Clubin a meditation session, open to the student body. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by The UB Wellness Club.

3:00 p.m. Microaggressions Around You. Educator Jonah Craggett will explain to us what micro-aggressions are, how they influence us all, and what we can do to change this unknown challenge we all face. University Hall Programming Space. Sponsored by Office of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards and UB Cares.

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Graduate School Workshop. Thinking about Grad School but not sure where to start? Come join the Career Development team to get useful tips about applying to grad schools, interviewing for grad schools and more. John J. Cox. Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by The Center for Career Development. 

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Yoga with Dona. Relax and refresh with the UB Wellness Clubin a meditation session, open to the student body. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuters Lounge. Sponsored by The UB Wellness Club.

6:00 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Philadelphia University. Knights Field.

7:00 p.m. Chicago Boys Acrobatic Team. As seen on America’s Got Talent, join us for a night of flips, tricks, and entertainment! Harvey Hubbell Gymnasium. Sponsored by the Student Programming Board.

7:30 p.m. Dance Like Us. Professional Dance Instructor Leopoldo Navarro will be here teaching anyone how to dance all different types of Latin dances and then have the opportunity to practice with one another. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by Office of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards and UB Cares.

8:45 p.m. Vatican, China, Taiwan, and The Underground Church. Dr. Wei will give us a brief overview about the relationship between China and Taiwan with the Holy See/Vatican. Refreshments will be provided. Carlson Hall, Room 152. Sponsor by the Global Affairs Society.

9:00 – 10:00 p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Sexology Meeting. Join the Mr. & Mrs. Sexology club in their weekly club meeting held in a safe environment to discuss various topics related to sexual health. John J. Cox. Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored bythe Mr. & Mrs. Sexology.

Thursday, September 29, 2016

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Meditation with Allison. Join for an hour of light meditation and relaxation with the UB Wellness Club in a meditation session, open to the student body. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by The UB Wellness Club.

1:00 p.m. Different Ingredients-Same Dish. Campus cultural clubs will share a dish of rice from their culture. Even though we may come from different places and have different opinions, like the rice, at the heart of it, we’re all the same. Marina Dining Hall, The Hub. Sponsored by the Office of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards and UB Cares.

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. #SHAGWEEK: Condom Day. What is your view on unprotected sex and why? Marina Dining Hall, HUB. Sponsored by The Office of Housing, Residential life and Community Standards, Mr. and Mrs. Sexology and Health Services.

6:30 p.m. Faculty Recital. Join Professor Dan Arcamone as he shares his talents on the guitar. Arnold Bernard Center, Littlefield Recital Hall. Sponsored by the Department of Music and Performing Arts.

7:00 p.m. Women’s Volleyball Team vs. LIU Post University. Harvey Hubbell Gymnasium.   

7:00 p.m. Glow in the Dark Mini Golf. Join SPB for a night of mini golf! Wheeler Recreation Center. Sponsored by the Student Programming Board.

8:22 – 10:00 p.m. Rho Alpha’s Room. The ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. are hosting a talent show for the student body. All students are welcome. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

8:30 p.m. #SHAGWEEK: Karaoke and Game Night. Come enjoy a night of karaoke, games, and prizes. John J. Cox Student Center, Knights End. Sponsored by the Office of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards, Mr. and Mrs. Sexology and UB Health Services.

9:00 – 11:00 p.m. Paint the Mic Auditions. The brothers of Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc. are looking for artists to perform at the Paint the Mic Show. Painters, spoken word, poets, rappers and singers are all welcomed. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 213/215. Sponsored by Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc.

Friday, September 30, 2016

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ZUMBA! Come get your groove on and work up a good sweat! ABC Building, Room 113. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.

12:00 – 3:00 p.m.  F.L.O.H Tryouts. Are you a Dancer? Try out for our team! John J. Cox Student Center, Room 213/215. Sponsored by Future Leaders of Hip Hop. 

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. 10 Tips for Better Sleep. Trouble Sleeping?Students will learn tips and trick about how to sleep better. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 207/209. Sponsored by Community Health Peer Educators.

7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Bible Study. The Bridges Bible study club will be hosting a bible study in Mandarin Chinese. Mandeville Hall, Room 318. Sponsored by Bridges Bible Study.

10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. Traffic Jam. You don’t want to miss this! SPB’s first major dance party of the year. Students must register outside guests with name and state ID information to ubspecialevents@gmail.com no later than Thursday, September 29th at 5:00 p.m. (Doors close at 11:30 p.m.) John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by Student Programming Board.

Saturday, October 1, 2016

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Yoga. Come experience a relaxing yin yoga and vinyasa flow yoga session. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club. 

3:00 p.m. ResLife Super Saturday: Belly Dancing. Come learn how to belly dance – show off your moves! University Hall Programming Space. Sponsored by the Residence Hall Association and the Office of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards.

 

Sunday, October 2, 2016

11:00 a.m. Trip to Shelton Sports Center. Meet at the Park Ave clock for a day at the Shelton Sports Center with SPB! Enjoy a day of mini golf, batting cages, ice skating, arcade games and more! Tickets are $5 for students, $10 for guests.  Purchase in Student Center Room 231. Sponsored by the Student Programming Board.

 


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