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Purple Knight Weekly
September 12th - 18th

Campus Annoucements

Business Speaker Series

Fresh Check Day

Fresh Check Day is a suicide prevention program with food, fun activities and prizes to support open conversation about mental health issues and increase awareness about helpful resources.

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 due September 13^th and 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)

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.

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 30^th.

Alternative Fall Break

October 7-9, 2016

$25

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. There are only TWO spaces left. Please come to the Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement to sign up. Questions? Contact jenniftu@bridgeport.edu

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.

Volunteers needed to help with the Tisdale School 5k on September 24^th. Please contact jenniftu@bridgeport.edu for more information.

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Monday, September 12, 2016

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.

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.

7:22- 9:00 p.m. Why do Men? Why do Women? Wanna know what the opposite sex is thinking? Join the Rho Alpha Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. in collaboration with the Rho Gamma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. to discuss! John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

9:00 p.m. Student Programing Board Meeting. Join the Student Programming Board as we open our first meeting to the student body. Get involved, and help put together different events for the student body. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Student Programming Board.

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Upsilon Splash. We invite students, staff and faculty to give us their best shot! Throw and splash one of us with water balloons in front of Marina Dining Hall. The QUAD. Sponsored by Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc.

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Breathwork & Meditation. Come join us for some breathing techniques and light yoga. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.

12:20 – 1:20 p.m. Resume Workshop. Come work on your resumes in an interactive setting with the help of the Career Development team! Mandeville Hall, Room 301. Sponsored by Career Development.

7:30 - 9:00 p.m. CSA Meeting. Join us for our weekly meeting! John J. Cox Student Center, Room 213/215. Sponsored by Caribbean Service Association.

8:06 - 9:06 p.m. Major Key to College Success. The Mu Phi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is hosting an event informing new students about what it takes to be successful in their college journey. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

8:00 - 11:00 p.m. Let’s Talk About Sex. A fun, informative event with interactive games as well as facts and statistics about sex and safety. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Blood Drive. The Red Cross Club is hosting a blood drive on campus in an attempt to gather 50+ donor. Sign up here to donate: http://redcrossblood.org/rcbmobile/drive/chooseDonationTime.jsp. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored By UB Red Cross Club.

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Arm Wars Contest. An arm wrestling contest where contestants pay $2 to wrestle for the winner’s prize! A customized Arm Wars T-Shirt!! Marina Dining Hall, the Hub. Sponsored by Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc.

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Meditation. Relax and refresh with a meditation led by Professor Oropall. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.

12:00 - 1:30 p.m. UBCC Bake Sale. Do you have a sweet tooth?The UB Chiropractic College is hosting a bake sale, selling cookies, cupcake, cakes, and bread. Wahlstrom Library Lobby. Sponsored by UB Chiropractic College.

12:15 – 1:15 p.m. NSBE General Meeting. It’s our first meeting of the year! Come and learn about what we do and how we can help you excel in your academics. Engineering Building, Room 116. Sponsored by the National Society of Black Engineers.

12:20 – 1:20 p.m. Job Shadow Program Information Session. Join the Career Development team to learn how to sign up for job shadowing opportunities that could lead to internships and careers. Open to Sophomore and Junior students. Wahlstrom Library, Discovery Pavilion. Sponsored by Career Development.

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Wacky Wednesday: Gold Fish Friend. Come get a new pet fish! SPB is hosting their Annual Gold Fish Friend event, so come out and pick a new friend! John J Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Student Programing Board.

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Yoga. Come join us for a relaxing yoga session with Professor Oropall. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.

8:00 – 9:30 p.m. Greek 101. Wondering about Greek life? Greek Council is hosting an informational to answer all your questions! John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by Greek Council.

9:00 – 10:15 p.m. SGA Speeches. The Student Government Association senator candidates will each present their platforms for elections. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Student Government Association.

Thursday, September 15, 2016

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Meditation. Relax and refresh with a meditation led by Professor Buller. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Salsa Lessons. Celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month with SPB, come learn how to salsa! John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Student Programing Board.

Friday, September 16, 2016

9:30 a.m. University Hall Ribbon Cutting. Come witness the ribbon cutting of the University of Bridgeport’s newest residential hall! University Hall.

11:30 – 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.

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Delta Gems. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is hosting an academic uplifting meeting for students. Wahlstrom Library, Room 500D. Sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Saturday, September 17, 2016

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

1:00 - 4:00 p.m. UB Martial Arts Showcase. The UB Martial Arts Studies Program is hosting a tournament and series of demonstrations. Wheeler Recreation Center Field House Court 1. Sponsored by Martial Arts Studies.

6:00 p.m. $5 Movie Night. Meet at the clock tower to join us for a $5 night at the movies! Sponsored by the Student Programming Board.

Sunday, September 18, 2016

2:00 p.m. Pool Tournament. Join us for a pool tournament in the Student Center! Winner will receive a $25 gift card. John J. Cox Student Center, Ground Floor, Pool Room. Sponsored by the Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement.