The University of Bridgeport is excited to announce the opening of a Student Entrepreneur Center on campus for all matriculated University of Bridgeport students. 

The Student Entrepreneur Center will function as the center to accelerate the successful development of start-ups by providing student entrepreneurs with an array of targeted resources and services. The mission of this center is to produce successful businesses. The student can start any legal business including, but not limited to, products, services, not for profits, software, web based sales, etc. 

The Student Entrepreneur Center is staffed with 5 Entrepreneurs In Residence who are business professionals and has an open-work area with upscale workstations for the students use on campus at 250 Myrtle Ave., Bridgeport, CT at no charge to students. 

Any student interested in creating a business should complete the application, by visiting: http://www.bridgeport.edu/community-global-outreach/student-entrepreneur-center/ or email Entrepreneurship@Bridgeport.edu You will be notified by email to come in for an interview within 7 days. At the interview you will meet with one of the Entrepreneurs In Residence who will walk you through the process of becoming a member of the Center. 

Dani the Therapy Dog!

Dani the therapy dog will be here every other Tuesday, 12:00-2:00 p.m. at Counseling Services (Carstensen Hall) starting Tuesday, September 8th 

Student Government Openings

Student Government Association senators for CPIA, Arts & Sciences, Engineering and Business.

Consider running for office to represent your fellow students.  A link to the application is below.  It is due by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8.  

 http://www.bridgeport.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/SGA-Application.pdf

Alternative Spring Break

Alternative break trips are student-led, university-sponsored trips. They’re a great way to experience a different community and explore social justice issues through service alongside communities.  While you travel, you can plan to do service, learn about social issues, live simply, and get to know your fellow travelers and host community. Administrative or academic faculty will be present on trips to support the learning experience and maintain administrative aspects.  Applications are due September 25th.  You can get more information in the Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement (Student Center, 231) or by emailing Jennifer Turner at  jenniftu@bridgeport.edu  

Professional Job Shadow Experience Week

Want to gain more professional experience? Apply to be a part of Professional Job Shadow Experience Week and get the chance to shadow a UB alumni working in your desired field for a day. Applications are available for Juniors and Sophomores in the Career Development Office! Contact Rachael Cuttitta at rcuttitt@bridgeport.edu for more information.

Upcoming Events

Monday, September 7th  No Classes-Labor Day

6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.  Game Knight Don’t be stuck in your room all night. Come to the Student Center to have some fun with your friends. Play some board games, sing Karaoke and have a ball (Student Center Game Room) Sponsored by Student Programming Board (SPB)  & Campus Activities

Tuesday, September 8th 

12:00 - 2:00p.m. Dani the Therapy Dog will be here at Counseling Services (Carstensen Hall)  Come say hello and relax with Dani!

12:00 p.m.  See Something Say Something Learn important personal safety tips! (Student Center Great Room)  Everyone who attends enters to win $50 dining dollars.

12:00 - 5:00 p.m Empanada Sale  Come get a tasty empanada to raise money for the ladies of Chi Upsilon Sigma Sorority, Inc. (Wahlstrom Library, Lobby)

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The 7 Secret Skills I Wish I Knew Earlier  Alumni Rob Kelly '89 is featured in the Ernest C. Trefz School of Business Executive Speaker Series (Jacobsen Lecture Hall Mandeville 104)

7:22 p.m.  Why Do Men, Why Do Women? Audience writes questions in a box and the panel will answer followed by audience discussion. Sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (Student Center Great Room)

8:00 p.m.  Cheerleading Tryouts We need your spirit!  Come with sneakers and school pride to try to earn your way on the team. (Wheeler Recreation Center)

 Wednesday, September 9th

11:00a.m. - 2:00p.m.  Vector Marketing Information Table Vector marketing will have a table in The hUB to inform students of their current part-time job opportunities. (The hUB)

11:30a.m.- 1:30 p.m.  Tie-Dye Extreme Students can purchase a shirt or bring their own items in order to enjoy Tie-Dye Fun. Sponsored by W.E.A.C.T (Ped Mall)

12:00-1:00p.m. Purple Knights Professions and Internships Learn how Career Development can help you find a job or internship and effectively apply for available opportunities through the new on-campus recruitment program. (Student Center PDR)

12:30p.m.  UB Prayer Circle  Join UB Gospel Choir as we pray for our campus and a successful semester.  (Cooper/Chaffee Circle)

5:00 p.m.  Free Tailgate.  We’ll have games, give-a-ways, and a chance for students to win $100 in dining dollars! Come out to eat, have fun and support our Purple Knights!  (Knights' Field Stands) #WeareUB

6:00 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Adelphi (Knights' Field)  #WeareUB

7:00 p.m. Dessert with the Dean Come to meet our Dean of Students, Edina Oestreicher, for a fun and friendly chat. (North/South Hall)

7:00p.m. Zumba with Hector Take part in free Zumba!  Sponsored by the Student Programming Board (113 ABC)

8:00 p.m.  Cheerleading Tryouts We need your spirit!  Come with sneakers and school pride to try to earn your way on the team. (Wheeler Recreation Center)

Thursday, September 10th

12:20 p.m. Q & A (and pizza!) with the Dean of Students  Do you have questions about your UB experience?  Do you have suggestions on how to make UB even better?  We want to hear from you! Stop by to meet the Dean of Students, Edina Oestreicher, and enjoy free pizza. (Student Center PDR)

7:00 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Assumption (Knights' Field) #WeareUB

7:30 -8 :30p.m. Summer Internship Wrap-Up  Did you complete a summer internship? Come to the Summer Internship Workshop to learn how to market your internship experience and plan your next steps.  (Student Center PDR)

8:00 p.m.  Cheerleading Tryouts We need your spirit!  Come with sneakers and school pride to try to earn your way on the team. (Wheeler Recreation Center)

8:00 – 11:00 p.m.  AKA Akacerbic: Get "akactive"  In honor of Heart Association Day, students will work out and learn healthier ways to live. Please wear RED. Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Student Center Great Room)

Friday, September 11th

Remembering 9/11

7:00 p.m.  UB Day of Remembrance  We remember those whose lives were lost on this tragic day 14 years ago and the loved ones who they left behind. Sponsored by Student Programming Board (SPB) & Office of Campus Activities & Civic Engagement (Student Center)

6:00 p.m.  Friendship Dinner  Open to all students. Come enjoy a free meal while getting to meet new people. Sponsored by Bridges International(Student Center Social Room)

Saturday, September 12th

10:00 a.m - 2:00p.m. First Annual Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Volunteerism and Physical Activity Walk. Come to Seaside Park to help promote volunteerism.  Refreshments are available and free t-shirts will be handed out.   Pre-register by contacting Terron Jones at (203)576-7024 or by email terron.jones@bridgeportct.gov

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Intervarsity Freshman Retreat  (Library 1st Floor)

7:00p.m.  Men’s Soccer vs. Merrimack (Knights' Field) #WeareUB

7:00 p.m.  Meet the Greeks  A social gathering where you will socialize with members of UB’s Sororities and Fraternities. You will also receive information about how to join. Sponsored by Greek Council (Student Center Social Room)

Sunday, September 13

1:00 p.m. NFL Watchparty Come watch the first NFL games of the season with friends and fellow students. Free food! (Student Center Lobby)

6:00 p.m.  Women’s Soccer vs. Southern Conn. St.   (Knight’s Field)