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Save the Date! The Career & Internship Expo will be held on Wednesday, February 17th from 12:00-3:00 P.M. in the Wheeler Rec Center. Students can access a full list of registered companies on their UBjobnet accounts! We ask that you please attend, learn about various available opportunities, as well as expand your professional network! Please dress in business formal attire and bring an up-to-date resume!
Announcements
“ROUTINE TEST”
UB Emergency Notification System
On Wednesday, February 10, 2016 between the hours of 10:00 am and 11:00 am, a ROUTINE TEST will be conducted of the UB Emergency Notification System. The UB Emergency Notification System will only be used for emergency situations affecting the University of Bridgeport. The UB Emergency Notification System provides emergency information at no cost to students, faculty, staff and parents. Each student, staff or faculty member is able to register up to six phone numbers including cell phones and parent's numbers, and deliver the same message via e-mail.
Any student, staff or faculty member who is not registered can do so by following the below instructions.
- Go to www.bridgeport.edu/webadvisor
- Log into the Web Advisor.
- After logging in you will need to select whether you are a “Student”, “Faculty”, or “Employee”.
- After selecting the appropriate category, click on the "Emergency Notification Info" link.
- Once you have clicked on the link this will allow you to verify and/or update your emergency notification information.
For further instructions on how to use the new Emergency Notification System please go to: http://www.bridgeport.edu/ens
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Have you earned between 45-60 credits at UB and have a minimum GPA of 3.5? Could you use between $500-1000 for your studies at UB? If so, please consider applying for the “Love of Learning” scholarship offered by the UB Chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. Please email Dean of Students, Edina Oestreicher, at deanofstudents@bridgeport.edu for an application.
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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 8th, 2016
11:30a.m – 2:00p.m. Chinese New Year. In celebration of Chinese New Year, Marina will be serving Oodles of Noodles for Lunch! Marina Dining Hall. Sponsored by Sodexo.
12:00 – 1:00p.m. Restorative Yoga. 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. Red Cross Club will meet to discuss important information regarding fundraising, social and service events. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room.
12:30 – 5:00p.m. Empanada Sale. Purchase some empanadas from the ladies of Chi Upsilon Sigma Sorority. They are raising money for their organization. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by Chi Upsilon Sigma Sorority, Inc.
12:30 – 1:30p.m. Anti-Valentine Bake Sale. We L.E.A.D. hopes to promote healthy relationships and celebrate with those who choose not to celebrate Valentine’s Day. They will also bring awareness to the growing wage gap between men and women. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by We L.E.A.D.
8:00 – 10:00p.m. Socacize. Come join the members of CSA for a fun and exciting workout just like Zumba. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Caribbean Student Association.
9:00 – 10:00p.m. SPB General Board Meeting. All students are welcomed to join us for our bi-weekly meeting to help plan spring semester events. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room.
Tuesday, February 9th, 2016
11:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. Cupid’s Bakery. Help us raise money with our Valentine’s Day themed bake sale. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by African Student Association.
11:30a.m. HAPPY MARDI GRAS! Celebrate with us in Marina at lunch with some New Orleans inspired dishes. Marina Dining Hall. Sponsored by Sodexo.
11:30a.m. – 1:30p.m. Bridgeport Police Department Information Table. The Bridgeport Police Department will be on campus recurring for their current positions. The HUB. Sponsored by Career Development.
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
12:20 – 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 representatives. There will be tons of inside information shared regarding Expo preparation, execution, and follow-up. Mandeville, Room 104. Sponsored by Career Development.
12:30 – 1:30p.m. Anti-Valentine Bake Sale. We L.E.A.D. hopes to promote healthy relationships and celebrate with those who choose not to celebrate Valentine’s Day. They will also bring awareness to the growing wage gap between men and women. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by We L.E.A.D.
4:00 – 6:00p.m. Model Tryouts. Come tryout for the Fashion Department Fashion Show on April 7th. RSVP by contacting: liomeiryalberto@gmail.com. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by Fashion Department.
7:00 – 9:00p.m.CSA’s Game Night. We will have a variety of different games. There will be refreshments and music provided. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room.
8:45 – 10:45p.m. What is Love? Forum. Join us for an open discussion about society’s view on love and how it affects our lives. Refreshments will be served. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room.Sponsored by Purple Knight Media.
Wednesday, February 10th, 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
11:00a.m – 1:00p.m. Hot Cocoa. CARP at UB will be handing out hot cocoa with 7 tips for a healthy relationship. The HUB. Sponsored by CARP at UB.
11:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. Cupid’s Bakery. Help us raise money with our Valentine’s Day themed bake sale. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by African Student Association.
12:00 – 1:00p.m. Catholic Mass. Join us for our Ash Wednesday service. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life.
12:15 – 1:15p.m. Study 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.
12:20p.m. Resume 911 Workshop. Learn how to avoid the common résumé mistakes to make your résumé stand out among the rest. Wahlstrom Library, Discovery Pavilion. Sponsored by Career Development.
12:30 – 1:30p.m. Anti-Valentine Bake Sale. We L.E.A.D. hopes to promote healthy relationships and celebrate with those who choose not to celebrate Valentine’s Day. They will also bring awareness to the growing wage gap between men and women. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by We L.E.A.D.
1:00 – 3:00p.m. Make a Peace Wreath. Students will have the opportunity to make a peace wreath in celebration of Black History Month. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Student Programming Board.
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.
8:00 – 9:00p.m. ASA Club Meeting. Join us to discuss upcoming events for our club. John J. Cox Student Center, 213/215 Room.
7:00 – 9:00p.m. CSA Spa Day. Come get pampered by the CSA members and feel like you’re on a Caribbean vacation. You can get a manicure, massages, facials, smoothies and learn to make your own natural conditioners. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by the Caribbean Student Association.
7:00 – 10:00p.m. UNICEF Celebrates Black History. During Black History Month UNICEF will present a movie based upon famous leaders who fought against oppression and for black rights followed by a seminar. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 213/215. Sponsored UNICEF.
8:00 – 9:00p.m. ASA Meeting. ASA will be having weekly meetings in the PDR to talk about upcoming events and issues. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room.
8:00 – 10:00p.m. Klaiming Our Lives. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will be collaborating with the UB gospel to hold a suicide and depression awareness program. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
8:30 – 10:30p.m. Rum and Salsa Informational. Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latin Fraternity, Inc. invites all interested men to learn more about the fraternity. Wahlstrom Library, Discovery Pavilion. Sponsored by Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latin Fraternity, Inc.
8:45 – 10:00p.m. “Communism Ideology Discussion”. Pedro Ramos (UB '17) will bring you new perspectives about Communism and how it would change the world, again. Food and refreshments are provided. Carlson, Room 152. Sponsored by Global Affairs Society.
9:00p.m. What Would You Do? Attention men: If you saw someone being disrespectful towards a woman, what would you do? Come discuss how men can stop violence against women. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 207/209. Sponsored by the Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement.
9:00 – 10:15p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Sexology Meeting. All are welcome. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge.
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 11th, 2016
9:00a.m. Coffee Hour. Come enjoy our chocolate covered raspberry coffee from 2/11-2/14. Café Scribe. Sponsored by Sodexo.
11:30a.m. – 1:15p.m. Rose Sale. Buy a gift for that someone special. The Hub. Sponsored by Build On.
12:30 – 1:30p.m. Anti-Valentine Bake Sale. We L.E.A.D. hopes to promote healthy relationships and celebrate with those who choose not to celebrate Valentine’s Day. They will also bring awareness to the growing wage gap between men and women. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by We L.E.A.D.
4:00 – 6:00p.m. Model Tryouts. Come tryout for the Fashion Department Fashion Show on April 7th. RSVP by contacting: liomeiryalberto@gmail.com. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by Fashion Department.
5:00 – 8:00p.m. Sodexo Valentine’s Day Dinner. Sodexo will be having their annual Valentine’s Dinner in Marina. Reservations made by February 8th: Meal swipe + $10 per guest. Reservations made after February 8th: Meal swipe + $12 per guest. Contact dining services (DiningServices@bridgeport.edu) to make reservations or visit their website for more information! Marina Dining Hall. Sponsored by Sodexo.
5:30 – 7:30p.m. “Parts is Parts: Assemblage & Collage” and “Remnants of Haiti” Opening Reception. “Parts is Parts: Assemblage & Collage.” The exhibition consists of artwork by artists whose studio practice is appropriated images and found objects. Lubomir Tomaszewski is a professor at UB who uses rocks and stones as a starting point for his sculptures. “Remnants of Haiti” features the art collection of Douglas Wade, a local Bridgeport businessman who has a fond interest of the Haitian culture. The collection consists of hand-painted metal mythological symbols as well as surrealist landscape and sequenced weavings. Arnold Bernhard Center, Schelfhaudt Gallery. Sponsored by University Relations.
6:00 – 8:00p.m. NSBE Bridgeport Access. Tutoring, participating in academic competitions, live math and building cars. Mandeville 1. Sponsored by National Society of Black Engineers.
7:00 – 9:00p.m. Open Mic Night. To give people a chance to speak about important topics. John J. Cox Student Center, Twisted Café. Sponsored by CARP at UB.
7:00 – 9:00p.m. Cuffin Season. Single for Valentine ’s Day? Come find your match in this exciting game. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room.Sponsored by Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc.
7:30 – 10:00p.m. Church Services. We will sing and be inspired by various speakers. Littlefield, ABC Building. Sponsored by UB Gospel Choir.
8:00 -10:00p.m. Xtreme Twister. Join us for a twist on the fun and intense game of Twister. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 207/209. Sponsored by the Caribbean Student Association.
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 12th, 2016
11:30a.m. – 1:30p.m. Wrap It Up. This event is to raise money for our club while discussing the importance of health and safety during the Valentine’s Day season. The HUB. Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Sexology.
Saturday, February 13th, 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.
1:00p.m. Women's Basketball vs. Dist. Columbia. Harvey Hubbell Gymnasium #WeAreUB
3:00p.m. Men's Basketball vs. Dist. Columbia. Harvey Hubbell Gymnasium #WeAreUB
6:00 – 9:00p.m. Children of Africa Benefit. A black tie fundraiser with mock-tails and hors d'oeuvres, African fashion show, musical performances, silent action and presentation of the Schools of Africa project. To benefit Women’s Federation for World Peace, Schools of Africa. Get ready to dress up and come out for a great cause! Tickets for students are $15, faculty, staff and guests $45. Arnold Bernhard Center, Schelfhaudt Gallery. Sponsored by UB CARP and African Student Association.
Sunday, February 14th, 2016
1:00 – 3:00p.m. Weekly Fellowship Group. All are welcome to join us for great discussion and friendship. Carstensen Hall, 1st Floor Conference Room. Sponsored by the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life.
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