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Purple Knight Weekly
December 5th - 11th

Campus Annoucements

Purchase tickets for SPB's Annual Trip the the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Room 228 of the Student Center.

Food Insecurity Survey

Have you ever had to skip meals because you had no money for food? Have you had to choose between buying books and buying groceries? Have you thought about applying for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)? We are looking to have a food insecurity solution right here on campus, but we need your help. Please complete our confidential survey at http://orgsync.com/139905/forms/224652

Library Survey

Student Government Association (SGA) is starting an initiative to keep the library's 1st floor open until 3 AM Sunday through Thursday, in addition to the quiet floors during finals and midterms.

Make your voice heard!!

Please fill out the survey, as we will use it for the proposal we are sending out to the administration.

http://orgsync.com/136675/forms/229344

The library used to be open 24/7 five years ago, yet no one was using the library after 1 AM. So please be honest and mindful of the answers you give.

If you have more questions, please feel free to send us an email at sga@bridgeport.edu

Student Involvement Survey

Want a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift-cards?! The Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement wants your feedback about your involvement experience in the UB Community! It’ll just take 5-10 minutes of your time to enter here: http://orgsync.com/139178/forms/221630

11^th Annual UB Holiday Concert

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Wednesday, December 7 at 6:30pm

Mertens Theatre in the Arnold Bernhard Center

84 Iranistan Avenue, Bridgeport

Get into the holiday spirit during the University of Bridgeport’s 11^th Annual Holiday Concert featuring performances by the Knights’ Ensemble, UB Chamber Singers, UB Fusion Ensemble, UB Percussion Group, and University Singers!

Free Admission! For more information call (203) 576-4407 or email music@bridgeport.edu

Model UN in Japan

Congratulations to members of the University of Bridgeport Model UN who received awards for Outstanding Delegate Award in the General Assembly Committee, and the Outstanding Delegation award which is the overall award and the highest award! We are so proud of you!

Bianca Diaz, Youssef Agiez, Saul Almazan, and Albert Thien

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Monday, December 5, 2016

11:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m. S.L.A.M Grams. ‘Tis the season! S.L.A.M will be giving students and faculty the opportunity to send whomever they choose a Christmas cookie gram. Marina Dining Hall, HUB. Sponsored by S.L.A.M.

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.

12:30-1:30 p.m. Christmas Candy Gram. Come spread some holiday cheer! Send your friends and professors a candy gram to brighten up their day for a minimum of $1! Candy grams will be delivered after December 7^th 2017. Marina Dining Hall, HUB. Sponsored by Business club.

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, December 6, 2016

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.

12:20-1:20 p.m. Greek Council Appreciates You! Greek Council will be giving back and showing appreciation to the university’s staff, faculty, security and advisors. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Greek Council.

12:30-2:30 p.m. Care for a Like. Don’t miss out!The accounting society will be giving out care packages to students for finals week and in return have students like or follow their social media accounts. Washlstorm Library, Lobby. Sponsored by Accounting Club.

3:00-5:00 p.m. Empanada Sale. Don’t miss out on theCUS’s delicious empanadas! Washlstorm Library, Lobby. Sponsored by Chi Upsilon Sigma Latino Sorority.

8:30 – 10:00 p.m. CARP Weekly meetings. CARP gathers weekly to talk about universal life principles. There will be a guest speaker, activities and discussions. Carstensen Hall, Conference Room. Sponsored by CARP.

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

12:00-2:00 p.m. Wacky Wednesday. Students will be given mason jars to design and place their new year’s resolutions in the jar. John J. Cox. Student Center, Lobby. Sponsored by Student Programing Board.

12:00-1:20 p.m. Bake Sale. Got a sweet tooth?Alternative Spring Break will be having a bake sale to fundraise for their trip! Washlstorm Library, Lobby. Sponsored by Alternative Spring Break.

7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Career Development Workshop. Learn how to efficiently search for jobs and internships in your desired field. You will get a better understanding of how the job search process works, an ideal timeline to use, and opportunities Career Development has for you! Dana Hall, Room 130. Sponsored by the Center for Career Development.

4:30 – 5:00 p.m. De-stress. De-stress with the UB-Wellness club with meditation and helpful tips for finals week. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by The UB Wellness Club.

6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 11^th Annual Holiday Concert. Get in the Christmas spirit and join the music department for their annual holiday concert! Arnold Bernhard Arts and Humanities Building, Mertens Theatre. Sponsored by UB Music Department.

7:30 – 8:50 p.m. The UB Style Hunt – Weekly Meetings. UB Style Hunt will be meeting to discuss upcoming events, programs and ideas for the club. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by The UB Style Hunt.

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 sexual health. John J. Cox Student Center. Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Sexology.

9:00 - 11:00 p.m. Social Anxiety Relief. Join the brothers of LSU for a calm, relieving anxiety program before finals. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Lambda Sigma Upsilon fraternity Inc.

Thursday, December 8, 2016

11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. S.L.A.M Grams. ‘Tis the season! S.L.A.M will be giving students and faculty the opportunity to send whomever they choose a Christmas cookie gram. Marina Dining Hall, HUB. Sponsored by S.L.A.M.

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 p.m. Personal Safety Workshop. Take charge of your personal safety and learn why situational awareness is the foundation of self protection. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by UB Cares.

3:30 - 9:00 p.m. Bake Sale. Come grab some sweets!TheSchool of Dental Hygiene,Class of 2018 are hosting a bake sale for the student body. Washlstorm Library, Lobby. Sponsored by School of Dental Hygiene Class of 2016.

6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Winter Wonderland. Come in your best holiday outfits! The Student Programming Board is hosting a Winter Wonderland Soiree, as the semester comes to an end and as the holiday season begins. Join us for winter crafts, photos, and snacks! John J. Cox Student center, Social Room. Sponsored by Student Programming Board.

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.

Friday, December 9, 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.

11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. S.L.A.M Grams. ‘Tis the season! S.L.A.M will be giving students and faculty the opportunity to send whomever they choose a Christmas cookie gram. Marina Dining Hall, HUB. Sponsored by S.L.A.M.

3:00 p.m. Radio City Christmas Spectacular Trip. The Student Programming Board is sponsoring a trip to see the Rockettes! Tickets are $15 for Students, $25 for Guests, $50 for Faculty/Staff. Meet at the Park Ave Clock. Sponsored by the Student Programming Board.

7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Slamming Winter Open MIC. Calling all spoken word artists, poets, singers and dancers. S.L.A.M is hosting another open mic for all genres of art. John J. Cox Student Center, Twisted Café. Sponsored by S.L.A.M.

7:30-10:00 p.m. Snow Fall Ball. This is a fundraiser for the Ballroom Club. It is an opportunity for students to come learn to dance ballroom, have fun, and socialize. There will be live entertainment and food will be provided. Can’t dance? No worries, this will also be for beginners!

8:00-10:00 p.m. Gospel Explosion. Gospel choir will be hosting their annual gospel showcase with guest speakers, admission is FREE and food will be served. Arnold Bernhard Arts and Humanities Building, Little Field. Sponsored by UB Gospel Choir.

Saturday, December 10, 2016

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Yoga with Vinyasa/Yin. Relax and refresh with the UB Wellness Club in a meditation session, open to the student body. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuters Lounge. Sponsored by The UB Wellness Club.

1:00 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. Daemen College. Hubbell Gymnasium. #WEAREUB

3:00 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Daemen College. Hubbell Gymnasium. #WEAREUB

Sunday, December 11, 2016

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.