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 Purple Knight Weekly

February 1-7, 2016

In this issue:
  • Chinese New Year Celebration
  • Reminder from Financial Services
  • Upcoming Events

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Chinese New Year  

2016 Chinese New Year Celebration:

Here comes 2016 Chinese New Year, which is the year of monkey! At this exciting moment, the UB Chinese Students and Scholars Association is honored to offer you a special celebrating experience. We are dedicated to introduce you to both traditional and modern Chinese culture from various perspectives. 

We are innovating in terms of the format of the event. Rather than watching elaborate performances, we invite you to play fun games, taste delicious Chinese food, and enjoy beautiful exhibits with us! 

It is not just a show, it is a journey.

Our celebration party will be held at Social Room on Friday, Feb 5th from 11:00 am to 2:00pm. Admission is free.


 Reminder from Student Financial Services

For students registered for the Spring 2016 semester: If you are a full-time student or a part-time student living on campus, you will be charged $970 for the UB health insurance. If you have comparable health insurance, you must formally waive out of the UB health insurance by Monday, February 15, to avoid paying the fee. For the waiver, use this link: https://consolidatedhealthplan.com/group/93/home. 

For Priority Awarding of financial aid for the 2016-17 academic year, students must file their FAFSAs by February 15, 2015. Please visit www.fafsa.gov.

  

Upcoming Events

Monday, February 1st, 2016

12:00 – 2:00p.m. Oh-So-Smoothagrams. The undergraduate brothers of LSU will be selling cards, bears, and musical tunes at the request of students to others. $3 for a rose and song, $5 for a rose, song and teddy bear. The HUB. Sponsored by Lambda Sigma Upsilon, Inc.

12:00 – 1:00p.m. Restorative Yoga. Come join us for a session of light exercise and yoga. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club

12:20 – 1:20p.m. Red Cross Club Meeting. Join us to discuss important information regarding fundraising, social and service events. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room.

4:00 – 6:00p.m. Student Activities Club Fair. Join us for our annual spring semester club fair, where you can meet and join many of the active clubs on campus and find out more information about them. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by the Student Government Association and the Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement.

7:22 – 10:00p.m. Formal Rush. For students who are interested in the organization. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

8:00 – 9:00p.m. Evolutionary Women. An academic discussion on how women have evolved and play a big role in our community and society. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 213/215. Sponsored by Chi Upsilon Sigma, Inc.

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016

11:30a.m – 1:30p.m. Soup Tasting. It’s National Homemade Soup Day! Join us for a soup tasting in The Scribe. Sponsored by Sodexo.

12:00 – 2:00p.m. Oh-So-Smoothagrams. The undergraduate brothers of LSU will be selling cards, bears, and musical tunes at the request of students to others. $3 for a rose and song, $5 for a rose, song and teddy bear. The HUB. Sponsored by Lambda Sigma Upsilon, Inc.

12:20 – 1:20p.m. Kundalini Yoga. Come join us for a session of light exercise and yoga. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club

12:00 – 2:00p.m. Mass Comm Network. Mass Communication students will socialize amongst themselves, faculty and department personnel and there will be games, food and networking opportunities. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Purple Knight Media.

12:20 – 1:20p.m. Career Expo Etiquette Panel. Want to know how to prepare for the Career Expo? Want to learn how to be most successful when talking to employer representatives This panel event will allow you to gain first hand advice from employer reps. There will be tons of inside information shared regarding Expo preparation, execution, and follow-up. Mandeville, Room 104. Sponsored by Career Development.

7:45 – 9:00p.m. CSA Meeting. Come join us for our weekly meeting. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room.

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016

9:30 – 10:30a.m. Ashtanga Yoga. Come join us for a session of light exercise and yoga. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.

12:00 – 2:00p.m. Oh-So-Smoothagrams. The undergraduate brothers of LSU will be selling cards, bears, and musical tunes at the request of students to others. $3 for a rose and song, $5 for a rose, song and teddy bear. The HUB. Sponsored by Lambda Sigma Upsilon, Inc.

12:15 – 1:15p.m. Student Abroad Information Session.  February is an important month for UB students interested in studying abroad during their higher education experience. Many scholarships and program application deadlines are March 1st. Can’t make it to the scheduled information session? Contact Brandon LaFavor at: blafavor@bridgeport.edu or (203)576-2450. Discovery Pavilion. Sponsored by the Education Abroad Resource Center.

4:30 – 5:30p.m. Vinyasa Yoga. Come join us for a session of light exercise and yoga. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.

6:30 – 9:30p.m. Build-A-Bear. Students will have the opportunity to create bears for themselves or as gifts! John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Student Programming Board.

8:00 – 9:00p.m. ASA Club Meeting. Join us at our club meeting to discuss upcoming events for our club. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 213/215.

8:00 – 10:00p.m. Grades Over Bae’s. We will be discussing the effects of relationships on grades and school. Including boyfriends, girlfriends, roommates, friendships, family, etc. How are your relationships with them? John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Beta Iota Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

8:07 – 10:00p.m. Expresso. Chi Upsilon Sigma Sorority, Inc. will be hosting an informational for students to learn about their illustrious organization. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 207/209. Sponsored by Chi Upsilon Sigma Sorority, Inc.

8:45 - 10:15 p.m. "The Great Plunge of Oil". Second GAS meeting of this semester, in which we will discuss the recent recession of oil prices and how it affects the global economy. Food and refreshments are provided. Carlson, Room 152. Sponsored by Global Affairs Society.

9:00 – 11:00p.m. S.L.A.M Meeting. SLAM's weekly meeting. All are welcome.  John J. Cox Student Center, Twisted Café.

Thursday, February 4th, 2016

7:00 – 7:45a.m. Pilates Class. Come join us for a free Pilates Class every Thursday Morning. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.

11:30a.m. – 1:15p.m. Ribbon Sale. American Heart Month & eating disorders awareness ribbons. All proceeds will be donated to the selected foundation. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by Build On.

12:00 – 2:00p.m. Oh-So-Smoothagrams. The undergraduate brothers of LSU will be selling cards, bears, and musical tunes at the request of students to others. $3 for a rose and song, $5 for a rose, song and teddy bear. The HUB. Sponsored by Lambda Sigma Upsilon, Inc.

12:30 – 1:30p.m. Dress for Success & Resume Workshop. Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s hiring manger will be on campus to share tips on being successful in the professional world. Dress code, resume review and networking will be covered. Mandeville, Room 104. Sponsored by Career Development.

8:00 – 10:00p.m. “Be Mine” Poetry Night. An early Valentine’s Day treat for couples! John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

8:30 – 10:00p.m. BSA General Meeting. Join us for our general weekly meetings to discuss upcoming events and current and daily issues. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room.

Friday, February 5th, 2016

11:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. Chinese New Year Gala. Ring in the Chinese New Year by experiencing the many aspects of culture in China. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room Sponsored by Chinese Student Association. Free admission.

6:00 – 9:00p.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.

Saturday, February 6th, 2016

11:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. Vinyasa/Yin Yoga. Come join us for a session of light exercise and yoga. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club

Sunday, February 7th, 2016                                                       

6:30p.m. – 11:00p.m. Super Bowl Slam. SPB’s annual Super Bowl viewing party where students can stop by, enjoy free food, and support their team.  John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by Student Programming Board.

 


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