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Purple Knight Weekly
September 6th - 11th
Campus Annoucements

 

ALTERNATIVE FALL BREAK

October 7-9, 2016

$25

Open to ALL Students

Alternative Fall Break heads to Heifer International Farm in Rutland, Massachusetts for a fun weekend of farming and learning about global poverty alleviation through sustainable agriculture. Space is EXTREMELY limited. Signups will start on September 8 at 11am in the Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement. Questions? Contact jenniftu@bridgeport.edu

 

SERVICE ON SUNDAY

September 11, 2016

Come out to cook and serve lunch for the veterans living at Homes for the Brave. Space is very limited. Please come to the Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement to sign up or email jenniftu@bridgeport.edu.


Become a Campus Leader!

The Student Government Association and the Student Programming Board have positions available for the 2016-2017 Academic Year.  This is your chance to have a voice on campus!  Applications are available in the Student Center:

SGA: Room 116, contact Erik Morales for more information (ermorale@my.bridgeport.edu)

SPB: Room 231, contact Kameka Salmon for more information (ksalmon@my.bridgeport.edu)


The UB STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR CENTER is open!

Have an idea? The UB Student Entrepreneur Center (SEC) can help any UB student take a concept/innovation to market or be in business. What is needed: a desire to make it really happen, then you sign up on the UB website student entrepreneur center page. You will be emailed back for an interview time and then it all begins.

The SEC does fill up each semester so sign up early. The SEC will be holding a mandatory orientation on September 9th at 3:00 in Mandeville Room 104. All returning SEC members and all who wish to participate this semester are to attend. Space is limited so please RSVP to reserve your space to entrepreneurship@bridgeport.edu

 

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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

 7:00 p.m. Kollege Survival Guide. The brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi are giving advice about social and educational life on campus.John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

8:00 p.m. Knight’s Bingo. Join SPB for a bingo night for a chance to win UB gear! John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Student Programming Board.

4:00 – 6:00 p.m. UB Interfaith Campus Ministry Fall Kickoff. Come meet other students, enjoy refreshments and learn more about our fun fall programs. All are welcome. Carstensen Hall, 1st floor. Sponsored by the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life.

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Fall Activities Fair. Meet student leaders from all campus clubs and organizations! Wheeler Recreation Center. Sponsored by the Student Government Association and the Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement.

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. See Something, Say Something. Join us to learn important safety tips! John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Students, Campus Security, International Student Services, the Office of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards, and the Bridgeport Police Department. All who attend will be entered to win $50 in Dining Dollars.

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Study Skills Workshop. Join the Academic Advising Center for tips on student skills, note taking, presentations, and exam skills. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by the Academic Advising Center.

5:30 p.m. UB celebrates 50th Anniversary of After Auschwitz: An Evening with Leading Theologian Richard Rubenstein. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the publication of After Auschwitz, one of the most influential and searing examinations of faith after the Holocaust, we will honor its author, President Emeritus and Distinguished Research Professor of Religion Dr. Richard L. Rubenstein. Arnold Bernhard Center, DuPont Tower Room.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Study Skills Workshop. Join the Academic Advising Center for tips on student skills, note taking, presentations, and exam skills. Seeley Hall. Sponsored by the Academic Advising Center.

7:00 p.m. Voter Registration. The brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi will educate students on the upcoming Presidential election. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

8:40 – 10:00 p.m. Crisis, Corruption, and Crime: Venezuela's Collapse Explained. CPIA undergrad Andrew Stewart will give us an interesting and insightful presentation on what is happening in Venezuela. Everyone is welcome to join and discuss with us. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Discovery Pavilion, Wahlstrom Library, First Floor. Sponsored by the Global Affairs Society.

Thursday, September 8, 2016

12:30 p.m. SPB Social. Meet the executive board of SPB! John J. Cox Student Center, Room 228. Sponsored by the Student Programming Board.

12:15 p.m. LGBTQ and Allies Club Interest Meeting. A new club devoted to being a positive voice for the LGBTQ community on campus.  For more information email Noreen at ngadonni@my.bridgeport.edu or just show up! Wahlstrom Library, First Floor.

7:00 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Dominican. Knights Field. #WeAreUB

Friday, September 9, 2016

6:00 – 9:00p.m. Friendship Dinner. Join us for dinner and get to meet new people and create friendships. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by Bridges International.

7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Meet the Greeks. Ever wondered what Greek life is about? You see the letters being worn but wondered what they represent?  Come out to learn about the Greek organizations on campus and in the tri-state area! Wheeler Recreation Center. Sponsored by Greek Council.

 Saturday, September 10, 2016

7:00 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Merrimack. Knights Field. #WeAreUB

8:00 p.m. Movie Night: Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice. Join the newly formed Residence Hall Association for a free movie night! Activity Room, University Hall. *note location change* Sponsored by the Residence Hall Association.

Sunday, September 4, 2016

10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Service on Sunday. Come out to cook and serve lunch for the veterans living at Homes for the Brave. Space is very limited. Please come to the Room 231 in the Student Center to sign up or email jenniftu@bridgeport.edu. Sponsored by the Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement.

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