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October 3rd - 9th
Campus Annoucements

Domestic Violence Vigil

 

Service Opportunities

 

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.

 

Bridgeport Color Run

October 21-22, 2016

Want to volunteer?

Ever wonder how The Happiest 5k on the Planet is achieved city after city? We'll share our secret with you - it's our amazing volunteers! We couldn't do it without 'em. Whether it's handing out water, assisting with check-in, revving up the crowd at the finish festival, tossing color or cleaning up confetti, our volunteers are indispensable. Become the newest member of The Color Run™ family by signing up to volunteer in Bridgeport. You'll forever be a hero!

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-color-run-volunteer-bridgeport-registration-25830849767?aff=BridgeportYMCA

 

Want to run?

It's time to go COCO-NUTS! Get ready to experience a tropical array of colors and delicious island scents as you pass through the shade of palm trees, arches, and island-style music. You won't want to miss this! Use promo code "YMCA" to save $5, and The Color Run will donate $5 back to the YMCA!

 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

 

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Monday, October 3, 2016

12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Oh- So – Smoothies. The Brothers of Lambda Sigma Upsilon Fraternity, Inc. will be making and selling smoothies to the student body. Come enjoy some OH-SO-Smoothies. Marina Dining Hall, HUB. Sponsored by Lambda Sigma Upsilon Fraternity, Inc.

12:15 p.m. UB Dramatic Society Interest Meeting. If you’ve ever wanted to light up the stage, or work tech backstage, join us as we discuss the upcoming Night of Scenes production, as well as officially starting up a Drama Club for all UB students. Lunch will be provided. Arnold Bernard Center, Room 110. Sponsored by the Department of Music and Performing Arts.

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Red Cross Meeting. Interested in learning more about the Red Cross? Join the Red Cross Club in their weekly club meetings. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by The Red Cross Club.

5:00 p.m. Women’s Soccer Game Tailgate Party. (Game at 6:00 p.m.) Cheer on our fellow Purple Knights as they take on Assumption! Join us for a pre-game barbecue – don’t forget to wear your UB purple! Knight’s Field. #WeAreUB. Sponsored by the Office of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards, UB Bookstore, Athletics Department and Student Programming Board.

7: 00 – 9:00 p.m. Follow My Lead. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is hosting a mentoring program for current first year and sophomore students, designed to help guide them to success. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 213-215. Sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

7:20 – 9:30 p.m. How to RepRHOsent Yourself. Don’t know what to wear to a professional setting? The ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. are hosting a “how to” session showing ladies the do’s and don’ts of professionalism. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.

7:00 – 10:00 p.m. 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.

9:00 p.m. – 11:00 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.

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

11:00 a.m. CPT Information Session. International students, if you are interested in participating in an internship or co-op during your studies at UB, please come to our CPT Information Session to learn about the requirements, the authorization process, and how to find an internship opportunity. Wahlstrom Library, Discovery Pavilion. Sponsored by International Student Services and the Center for Career Development.

12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Flu Vaccine Shots. Have you gotten your shots? Student Health Services is giving flu shots to interested students. Cost $20. If you have UB Student Insurance, your insurance will be charged, so it is free. Health Science Building, Health Services Lobby. Sponsored by Student Health Services.

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Club Informational. What is Mr. and Mrs. Sexology? Come to the Hub and learn more about what the club stands for and also get some FREE goodies! Marinna Dining Hall, HUB. Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Sexology.

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.

12:15 – 1:15 p.m. Register for the Walk for Wellness. Walk, climb, or dance your way to the top! You do not need to be a UBCNM student to participate. Registration is open to everyone! Registration is a suggested donation of $3 per person and the top three winners will walk away with bragging rights as well as a portion of 50% of the funds raised by registration! That means that the more that play the more the winners get paid! Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by the UB College of Naturopathic Medicine.

12:20 p.m. Professional Etiquette Workshop.  What does it mean to be professional? Come find out. Learn appropriate etiquette when it comes to dressing, speaking and acting appropriately in a professional setting. Wahlstrom Library, Discovery Pavilion. Sponsored by the Center for Career Development.

12:20 – 1:20 p.m. My VOTE Matters. Are you registered to vote?SGA will be helping students to register and asking them to pledge to vote in the 2016 election. Marina Dining Hall, HUB. Sponsored by Student Government Association.

12:20 – 1:20 p.m. Learning Styles Workshop. Wahlstrom Library, 5th Floor. Sponsored by Student Support Services.

7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. CSA Weekly Meetings. The Caribbean Service 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.

8:00 – 10:00 p.m.  “Negative Freshmen 15”. Is freshmen 15 sneaking up? Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Inc. are motivating students to beat the Freshmen 15. Arnold Bernard Center, Mirror Room. Sponsored by Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Inc.  

8:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. Knockout Basic Training. This self-defense class will teach students how to defend themselves in case of an emergency. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

11:00 – 1:30 p.m. Flu Vaccine Shots. Have you gotten your shots? Student Health Services is giving flu shots to interested students. Cost $20. If you have UB Student Insurance, your insurance will be charged, so it is free. Health Science Building, Health Services Lobby. Sponsored by Student Health Services.

12:15 – 1:15 p.m. Register for the Walk for Wellness. Walk, climb, or dance your way to the top! You do not need to be a UBCNM student to participate. Registration is open to everyone! Registration is a suggested donation of $3 per person and the top three winners will walk away with bragging rights as well as a portion of 50% of the funds raised by registration! That means that the more that play the more the winners get paid! Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by the UB College of Naturopathic Medicine.

12:20 – 1:20 p.m. Academic Integrity/Plagiarism Workshop.Wahlstrom Library, Discovery Pavilion. Sponsored by the Library.

12:20 – 1:20 p.m. My VOTE Matters. Are you registered to vote?SGA will be helping students to register and asking them to pledge to vote in the 2016 election. Marina Dining Hall, HUB. Sponsored by Student Government Association.

12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Meditation with Donna. 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.

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Food For Thought: The Ethics of Immanuel Kant. Join UB Faculty and students for a rousing lunch of interaction and dialogue intended to expand the mind while you satisfy your palate!  Each month, on the first Wednesday of the month, we will have a speaker who presents a fifteen minute question in philosophy. We then spend the rest of the hour discussing, thinking, arguing, and enjoying the intellectual roundtable. No background but an inquisitive mind is required. Marina Dining Hall, The HUB. Sponsored by the School of Arts and Sciences.

4:00 p.m. – 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. Domestic Violence Vigil. Help us raise awareness and honor those who have been affected by domestic violence.Pedestrian Mall. Sponsored by the Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement and the Center for Family Justice.

8:00 – 9:30 p.m. Kween Au Naturale Meeting. Join us weekly to discuss events, programs and much more with Kween Au Naturale E-board. John J Cox Student Center, Room 213/215. Sponsored byKween Au Naturale Club.

8:07 – 10:00 p.m. It’s Time to Vote. Join Chi Upsilon Sigma Sorority, Inc. in an open discussion on the importance of voting this year. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Chi Upsilon Sigma Sorority, Inc.

8:30 – 9:30 p.m. Untold Insecurities. We L.E.A.D. invites all student to learn ways to overcome personal fears and insecurities. John J. Cox Student Center. Private Dining Room. Sponsored by We L.E.A.D.

Thursday, October 6, 2016

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

12:15 – 1:15 p.m. Register for the Walk for Wellness. Walk, climb, or dance your way to the top! You do not need to be a UBCNM student to participate. Registration is open to everyone! Registration is a suggested donation of $3 per person and the top three winners will walk away with bragging rights as well as a portion of 50% of the funds raised by registration! That means that the more that play the more the winners get paid! Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by the UB College of Naturopathic Medicine.

12:20 – 1:20 p.m. My VOTE Matters. Are you registered to vote?SGA will be helping students to register and asking them to pledge to vote in the 2016 election. Marina Dining Hall, HUB. Sponsored by Student Government Association.

12:20 – 1:20 p.m. Study Abroad and Employability.  Join the Center for Career Development and the Education Abroad Resource Center for an Information session to learn about how studying abroad can help students obtain desired core competencies for career readiness and the employment landscape for students with international experience.  We’ll have plenty of time to discuss possible programs and answer questions about how University of Bridgeport students can built international experience into their degree programs and career preparation. Attendees will have a chance to win a secret prize! Wahlstrom Library, Discovery Pavilion. Sponsored by the Center for Career Development and the Education Abroad Resource Center.

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Club Leadership Workshop. Students are invited to have a conversation on the best recruitment practices with peers from other clubs. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by the Office of Campus Activities & Civic Engagement.

7:00 p.m. Women’s Volley Ball vs. University of New Haven. Hubbell Gymnasium. #WEAREUB  

7:30 – 10:00 p.m. Aphrodisiac. This is a social event educating the student body on how fruits and other food can be used to explore the mind and body and what is actually considered an aphrodisiac. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by The African Student Association.

Friday, October 7, 2016

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Flu Vaccine Shots. Have you gotten your shots? Student Health Services is giving flu shots to interested students. Cost $20. If you have UB Student Insurance, your insurance will be charged, so it is free. Health Science Building, Health Services Lobby. Sponsored by Student Health Services.

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.

12:30pm-1:30pm What Makes You Smile. Its National SMILE day! Come tell W.E.A.C.T. what makes you smile. Marina Dining Hall, HUB. Sponsored by W.E.A.C.T.

6:00 - 9:00 p.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 – 9: 30 p.m. Open Mic Night. S.L.A.M is hosting a live show were the audience and member get to perform on stage. John J. Cox Student Center Twisted Café. Sponsored by S.L.A.M.

Saturday, October 8, 2016

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Yoga with Vinyasa/Yin. 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.

12:00 p.m. Women’s Volley Ball vs. Roberts Wesleyan. Hubbell Gymnasium. #WEAREUB  

3:00 p.m. ResLife Super Saturday: REAL Talk Show. Grab your roommates and friends, it’s time for the REAL talk show! University Hall Programming Space. Sponsored by the Residence Hall Association and the Office of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards.

 

Sunday, October 9, 2016

7:30 – 10:30 p.m. Garba. Join the Indian Student Association for an Indian dance festival, Prayer of Goddess Druga and awards will be given!  John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by the Indian Student Association

12:00 p.m. Women’s Volley Ball vs. Daemon College. Hubbell Gymnasium. #WEAREUB  

 


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