Purple Knight Weekly
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Career Prep Day
Orientation Leader Applications
  
We are accepting applications for New Student Orientation Leaders. If you are a dynamic person that wants to help welcome new students to UB, this job is perfect for you. Students from all backgrounds and majors are encouraged to apply. To apply, please click here (http://orgsync.com/139900/forms/224984). Applications are due on November 14th. Please contact Craig Lennon at clennon@bridgeport.edu for more information.
Open Call Auditions
CALLING ALL ACTORS!
Auditions for UB’s first full scale theater production in 35 years, an evening of scenes and short plays, will be held:
Monday, November 7, from 12:15-1:30 PM
ABC 113
ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME TO AUDITION!
For more information, call (203) 576-4407 or visit ABC 311 or 222. Students cast in this production will be expected to register for THA 215, a 3-credit course, this spring.
Scholarship and Grant Opportunities
The American Association of University Women is one of the world’s largest sources of funding for graduate women, AAUW is providing more than $3.7 million in funding for more than 230 fellowships and grants to outstanding women and nonprofit organizations in the 2016–17 academic year. Due to the longstanding, generous contributions of AAUW members, a broader community of women continues to gain access to educational and economic opportunities — breaking through barriers so that all women have a fair chance.
Fellowship and grant recipients perform research in a wide range of disciplines and work to improve their schools and communities. Their intellect, dedication, imagination, and effort promise to forge new paths in scholarship, improve the quality of life for all, and tackle the educational and social barriers facing women worldwide.
Visit their web site for more information: http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/
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Monday, November 7, 2016
12:15 p.m. Society of Minority Health Professionals Meeting. Interested in learning about Physician Assistant as a career and what you should be doing as an undergraduate to prepare yourself to enter this field? Come out to our Third Lunch and Learn to get informed on this profession and have all of your questions answered! University Hall, Activity Room. Sponsored bySociety of Minority Health Professionals.
5:30 – 8:00 p.m. The Gentleman’s Fair. An event for the GENTS! This event is for all guys to come and learn about ways to balance many aspects of life. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Office of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards.
7:22 – 9:00 p.m. SGRHO Founders Week- Game Night. Attendees will be able to play different games from the 20’s for the first day of founder’s week. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 213/215. Sponsored by The Rho Alpha Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
8:00 – 10:00 p.m. Lambda Pi Upsilon Informational. Teaching interested women about the illustrious organization. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 207/209. Sponsored by Lambda Pi Upsilon Latinas Ponderosas Unidas, Inc.
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 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.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2016
If you are registered to vote in Bridgeport, be sure to catch the free shuttle to the polls!
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, Commuters Lounge. Sponsored by UB Wellness Club.
12:30 – 2:30 p.m. No Cookies Left Behind. Selling baked goods to raise money for future events and field trips. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by Accounting Society.
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Build-On General Meeting. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Build On.
7:22 – 9:00 p.m. SGRHO Founders Week- Project Reassurance. This program is about informing all attendees about different ways to lead healthy and creative lives. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 207/209. Sponsored byThe Rho Alpha Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
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.
7:00 p.m. Women’s Volley Ball vs. Molloy College. Senior Night. Hubbell Gymnasium. #WEAREUB
8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Election Night Watch Party. Join campus activities in watching the election night results. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by Campus Activities and Civic Engagement and the Student Programming Board.
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Wednesday, November 9, 2016
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Stop Diabetes Campaign. Every 23 seconds another American is diagnosed with Diabetes. Dance and dare friends to spread awareness about diabetes. Marina Dining Hall, HUB. Sponsored by Community Health Peer Educators.
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Wacky Wednesday. Students will create their own picture frames. John J. Cox Student Center. Lobby.Sponsored by Student Programing Board.
12:20 p.m. Planning a Research Paper. Wahlstrom Library, Discovery Pavilion. Sponsored by the Writing Center and Academic Advising Center.
12:20 – 1:20 p.m. Student Government Association Meeting. The Student Government Association invites the student body to discuss on going issues on campus. Carlson Hall, Room 253. Sponsored by The 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.
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Yoga 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.
6:30 p.m. An American Portrait: Guest Recital. Join us for a night of American art songs and arias featuring Dr. Travis Sherwood, Eastern New Mexico State University, baritone and Akiko Hosaki, piano. ABC, Littlefield Recital Hall. Sponsored by Music and Performing Arts.
8:30 – 10:30 p.m. Leaf Your Trouble Behind. Join us for a night filled with fun, crafts and fall festivities with ASID. ABC Building, Room 508. Sponsored by American Society of Interior Design.
9:00 - 10:30 p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Sexology Club Meeting. Join them for their bi-weekly club meetings held in a safe environment to discuss various topics related to sexual health. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Sexology.
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Thursday, November 10, 2016
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Career Prep Day. Students will be able to have their resume and LinkedIn profiles reviewed by employers while learning about other important professional topics. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by the Center for Career Development.
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.
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Graduate Admission Info. Stop by a table with information about UB’S graduate programs. Marina Dining Hall. Sponsored by the Office of Admissions.
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Taco Thursday. Contestants will pay $5 to participate in a taco relay race. Marina Dining Hall, the HUB. Sponsored by, Lambda Pi Upsilon Latinas Ponderosas Unidas, Inc.
5:22 – 6:30 p.m. Founders Week Celebration. The Poodles will be having a cake cutting to celebrate founder’s week! Join them as they give a small performance. Marina Dining Hall, The Hub. SponsoredbyThe Rho Alpha Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Graduate Admission Info. Stop by a table with information about UB’s graduate programs. Wahlstrom Library, 6th floor. Sponsored by the Office of Admissions.
6:30 – 10:00 p.m. Fashion Night Out (F.N.O) – Fashion Show/Collaboration between the UB Style Hunt club and SLAM poetry club to fashion and perform together for one night. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by UB Style Hunt and SLAM.
8:30 p.m. Black Student Alliance Meeting. Join BSA for their weekly meeting and discussion of current events affecting the Black Community. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by the Black Student Alliance.
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Friday, November 11, 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.
2:00 – 4:30 p.m. Fleece Blanket Making. Students will be making knotted fleece blankets to donate to those in need. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Student Programing Board.
7:00 – 11:00 p.m. UB Aware. Mocktail event to raise awareness about drug and alcohol abuse. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by the Office of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards.
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Saturday, November 12, 2016
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Six Sigma (Green Belt). Six Sigma is a program designed to help develop important skills students need for their careers. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Saudi Student Club.
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.
12:22 – 2:00 p.m. Hat Brunch. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. are still celebrating their founder’s week! Come in your best Sunday Hats! There will be raffles, performers and also some proceeds will be donated to St. Jude’s Research Hospital. John J. Cox Student Center. Social Room. Sponsored by the Rho Alpha Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
3:00 p.m. Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions. See the Olympic Gold Medal gymnastics team in action! $15 for students, $20 for guests. Purchase tickets in Room 228 of the Student Center beginning at 1:30 p.m. on November 7th. Webster Bank Arena. Sponsored by the Student Programming Board.
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Sunday, November 13, 2016
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Six Sigma (Green Belt). Six Sigma is a program designed to help develop important skills students need for their careers. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Saudi Student Club.
7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Hindu Prayer. Indian Student Association will be hosting a gathering of prayer and food will also be served. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by Indian Student Association.
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