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September 21-27, 2015
In this issue:
  • Alternative Spring Break
  • Purple Knight Connect
  • Saudi Student Club Honored
  • SGA/SPB Elections
  • Upcoming Events
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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.  

This year there will be three separate programs offered. They are open to all students.
1.   Alternative Fall Break. October 30th-November 1st. We will spend the weekend at the Heifer International Farm in Rutland, Massachusetts performing farm chores while learning about alleviating global poverty through sustainable farming. This trip is open on a first come basis, but space is VERY limited. Signups will begin today, September 14 at 11:00a.m. in the Office of Campus Activities & Civic Engagement, Student Center 231. There is a trip fee of $25 per person that covers transportation, meals and programming.
2.   Interfaith Immersion & Service Weekend. November 13th-15th. We will visit a local mosque, synagogue and church for services over the weekend. We will also work on a group service project Saturday afternoon. The group will live together during the weekend in a communal living space on campus. Much like all Alternative Break opportunities, this weekend will focus on reflection, personal growth and development. The weekend is open to ALL students of any and all faiths, as well as those of no specific religious or spiritual tradition. This trip is open on a first come basis, but space is VERY limited. Signups will begin October 1st at 11:00a.m. in the Office of Campus Activities & Civic Engagement, Student Center 231.
3.   Alternative Spring Break. March 13th-20th. Applications are now available.  This will be UB’s 10th annual Alternative Spring Break. Applications are now available in the Office of Campus Activities & Civic Engagement, Student Center 231. The applications and two letters of recommendation are due September 25th. There is also an interview as part of the selection process. This year, for the first time, UB will be offering two trips so that more students will have the opportunity to participate. There will be an international trip and a regional trip. The students will learn of the destinations after they are selected to participate. ASB is open to ALL students. There is a $300 fee to participate. There are opportunities for fundraising to reduce the student’s participation fee. Students selected for the international trip will also be responsible for their own passport, visa and vaccination costs.
 

Purple Knight Connect 

Purple Knight Connect is the University of Bridgeport's first Mass Communications club. The goal is to provide students with hands-on experience, build portfolios & network within the competitive, ever-changing field of mass media. The club members will apply all the information learned from lectures and showcase competence of the material through video broadcasts, press releases, news articles, blogs, vlogs, art, etc. Purple Knight Connect also intends to collaborate with fellow clubs and organizations by extending our services in hopes to promote school spirit. For more information, contact  purpleknightconnect@gmail.com. 

 

Like Purple Knight Connect on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for updates @purpleknightconnect

 

Saudi Student Club Honored

The Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission in USA in its 38th Meeting for presidents of Saudi student clubs in America honored the Saudi Students club at the University of Bridgeport. The Saudi Student Club at UB won second place for the 2014-2105 academic year among the 334 clubs in the United States. The award is a recognition of the more than 90 activities that were organized by the club during the year, including the organization of events, training courses, helping students, and volunteering. The President of the Saudi Students club at the University of Bridgeport, Hosam Faqeha, received the certificate of achievement and $ 2,000 to support the activities of the club.
 

Dr. Khaled Elleithy, Associate Vice President for Graduate Studies and Associate Dean of the School of Engineering, is the advisor of the Saudi Students club at the University of Bridgeport since the club was founded in 2012. Dr. Elleithy says “The Saudi Club at the University of Bridgeport has placed itself as one of the best clubs in the country. The award from the Saudi Cultural Mission is a testimony of the numerous activities it has engaged in over the last academic year. These activities exceeded all levels of expectations. Many of the activities were open to all UB students."

The board of the Saudi Students Club for the academic year 2014 – 2015 was composed of:

  • President of the Saudi Students Club at UB/ Hosam Faqeha (current MS Mechanical Engineering)
  • Vice President of the Saudi Students Club at UB / Faten Mujalled (current MS Biomedical Engineering)
  • Financial Manager / Meshari Alanazi (MS Electrical Engineering)
  • The President of the Media Committee/ Mohammad Almutairi (MS Mechanical Engineering)
  • President of the Cultural Committee/ Omar Algushairi (MS Computer Science)
  • President of the Sports Committee / Sultan Alanazi (MS Technology Management)
  • President of the Cultural Committee / Mona Al Naser (MS Technology Management)
  • President of the Social Committee / Bayan Bawyan (MS Biomedical Engineering)
  • President of the Media Committee / Sarah AL-Garaishah (MS Global Development and Peace)

 

Student Government Association and Student Programming Board Election Results

 Please congratulate the following individuals who were elected last week.

Student Government Association

Senator of Business-Mengting Zhou

Senator of Arts and Science-Juan Victor Cabrera

Senator of College of Public and International Affairs-Nancy Fagbene

Senator of Engineering-Atef Abaza

Senator of FONES-Laura Harris and Preseilla Mathew

Commuter Representative-Alex Charles

Class of 2019 President-Kashanda Henry

Class of 2018 Vice-President- Ashlica Malcom

Class of 2017 President-Tia Walker

Student Programming Board

President-Catherine Rosario

Chief Financial Officer-Janae Jenkins

Secretary-Brandon Parker

Upcoming Events

 

Monday September 21st, 2015

12:00 - 2:00 p.m.   Twisted Cafe is a student run cafe in the garden level of the Student Center.  We are passionate about healthy living and strive for a better UB Community. All options are under $5  Student Center Garden Level, Twisted Cafe

12:30 – 1:30p.m. Let’s talk about Sex. Come out for an informational discussion about sex. Located in Wahlstrom Library.

7:00 – 10:00p.m. ASA Dance Team Rehearsals. Love to dance? The African Student Association will be having their dance practice. Arnold Bernhard Center Rm. 113.

7:30 – 10:00p.m. UB Gospel Choir Rehearsals. The Gospel Choir will be rehearsing for various events. All are welcome to come out and praise and worship. Arnold Bernhard Center Rm. 110

9:00 – 10:00p.m. SPB-Board Meetings. During this time the Student Programming Board will be holding their weekly meetings. Members and all students are encouraged to come! John Cox Student Center Private Dining Room.

 

Tuesday September 22nd, 2015

Faculty Staff Development Day. Classes are cancelled for students until 4:30p.m. Enjoy this day off! Study. Catch up on sleep. Have fun! Classes resume on Wednesday September 23rd. 

11:30a.m. – 1:30p.m. Chill Out. Students and faculty, come and purchase a variety of frozen treats to help you chill out on your day off. You can never be too cool for school. Ped Mall.

7:00. – 8:00p.m. Build On Meeting. This is a friendly reminder about Build On meetings. Every week, there will be a meeting held in John Cox Student Center Rm. 213/215.

7:45– 9:00p.m. CSA Meeting. The Caribbean Student Association is holding a meeting. All are welcome to come! Represent and come out. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room.

8:00 – 11:00p.m. Look Beyond the Stereotypes. This informational aims to break the stereotypes of Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Inc. only being for Latinas and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. only being for African Americans. John Cox Student Center Private Dining Room.

9:30 – 10:30p.m. Meet the sisters! Interested in Greek Life? This is a fun way to get to meet the sisters of Chi Upsilon Sigma  and find out what their sorority is about. Twisted Cafe.

 

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015

10:00a.m.- 6:00p.m. Red Cross Club Blood Drive. Help save a life! John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room.

10:00 - 11:00a.m. ASA Meeting. The African Student Association is holding their general body meeting. Come one, come all and see what ASA is all about! John Cox Student Center Rm. 213/215

12:00 - 2:00 p.m.   Twisted Cafe is a student run cafe in the garden level of the Student Center.  We are passionate about healthy living and strive for a better UB Community. All options are under $5  Student Center Garden Level, Twisted Cafe

12:20 – 1:20 p.m. House of Reps Meeting. Representatives from every club on campus should attend this informational roundtable.  Sponsored by Student Government Association (SGA) Carlson Hall, Room 253

7:00 - 8:00p.m. Zumba with Hector. Join SPB for free Zumba! ABC Room 113.

7:00 - 8:00p.m. Professional Etiquette Workshop. Learn all about how to present yourself in the real word. Library, Discovery Pavilion.  

7:00- 9:00p.m. Dominican Politics. Come join us for an enlightening discussion.  John Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room.

8:40p.m.   Today's Refugee Crisis: Collapse of the EU? Moderator: Dr. Steve Hess,  Assistant Professor of EAPRS and IPED  Carlson 152

Thursday September 24th, 2015

12:00 - 7:00p.m. Gospel Choir Bake Sale. Support the Gospel Choir and indulge in baked goods at the same time. It’s a win-win! Marina, HUB.

12:20-1:20p.m. Info Session with Peace Corps Recruiter Shannon McBride in the Hub at Marina Dining Hall.  Sponsored by the UB Peace Corps Prep Program

4:30-5:45p.m. Workshop on Study and Service Abroad Opportunities in Carlson Hall, Room 153.   Sponsored by the UB Peace Corps Prep Program

6:00-7:30p.m. Discussion with Kris Holloway, best selling author of Monique and the Mango Rains: Two Years with a Midwife in Mali in Mandeville Hall, Room 320. Sponsored by the UB Peace Corps Prep Program

6:00 - 8:00p.m. Welcome Back Social, Counseling Department. University of Bridgeport’s Counseling Department is hosting a Welcome Back Social for all Counseling graduate students! Faculty, staff and students will dine and discuss what’s in store for this year. Light refreshments will be served. Bates Hall.

6:00p.m.  Volleyball Tailgate.  Come show your Purple Knight pride before the women's volleyball game.  Free popcorn, sno-cones and chances to win Dining Dollars and other prizes.  Hubbell Gym

7:00p.m.  Women's Volleyball vs. NYIT  Hubbell Gym

7:00 - 8:00p.m. Academic Debate Club. Stop by and get ready for academic combat! John Cox Student Center Rm. 213/215

7:30- 10:00p.m. Church Services. Join the Gospel Choir in aiming to encourage and uplift Christians on campus through song, praise and worship, interactive bible study and guest speakers. ABC Littlefield.

8:00 - 10:00p.m. Dinner with the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). You are cordially invited to dine with the members of NSBE. Come out and enjoy camaraderie over a great meal. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room.  All are welcome!

 

Friday, September 25th, 2015

7:00 - 10:00p.m. Bridges Bible Study. Bible Study Meeting open to all. Come, learn, fellowship. Mandeville Room 216.

 

Saturday, September 26th, 2015

11:00a.m. Little Asia Lunar Festival.  Come celebrate with lion dancers, martial arts demonstrations, food, prizes and much more.  133 Wood Ave.  Shuttles will run to/from campus.  Free Admission.  All are welcome!

3:00 p.m. Men's Soccer vs Dist. Columbia Knights' Field

4:00 - 8:00p.m. Muslim Student Association. Join the Muslim Student Association for a jam packed meeting. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room.

 

Sunday, September 27th, 2015

4:00 - 5:00p.m. Mass Communications Mixer. Come mix and mingle with who’s who in Mass Communications. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room.


 

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