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 Purple Knight Weekly

February 15-21, 2016

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  • Upcoming Events

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Chinese New Year  

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

Alternative Spring Break Fundraiser

Come out and support University of Bridgeport Alternative Spring Break (ASB) Fundraiser. On Thursday, February 18th at Taco Loco. ALL DAY (opens at 11:00a.m. closes at 10:00p.m.) fundraiser, 25% go to ASB!  Happy Hour is from 3:00 – 6:00p.m. Must present paper or electronic flyer to waiter/waitress for contributions to be valid.

 International Festival

Do you have what it takes to be a part of UB’s annual International Festival? Audition for a chance to flaunt your skills and represent your country! Help welcome everyone at the main event with your country’s flag! Decorate a booth to showcase your country and offer a sample of its gourmet delicacies! 

Information sessions will be held on

Tuesday, February 23 and Wednesday, February 24

12.30p.m.-1.30p.m.

John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room

Come and find out how you can be an integral part of this exciting week-long event. Share and celebrate your culture, food, traditions and talents with the rest of the UB community!

Be an Orientation Leader

Looking for a great job? Apply to be an Orientation Leader for 2016-2017! For more information and to submit an application, please check out the Orientation Leader listing under the announcement sections on the UB portal.  Deadline to submit an application is Friday, March 11, 2016.  You can also email deanofstudents@bridgeport.edu with any questions or to request an application.

 Tutoring and Learning Center

 The Tutoring and Learning Center (TLC) welcomes the 2016 Spring Semester Students! We are a free tutoring service for all registered UB students. Our center provides tutoring for both undergraduate and graduate levels. TLC tutors can assist students in a variety of courses including: English Writing, Math, Chemistry, Computer Science, Tech Management, Research Methods, and much more. Appointments are highly encouraged so please call (203) 576-4290 or use the Accutrack link in the UB portal to schedule a time to come in. We look forward to meeting you!

 The Tutoring and Learning Center

UB Wahlstrom Library, 5th Floor, Suite 506

(203) 576-4290, arc@bridgeport.edu

 

Upcoming Events

Monday, February 15th, 2016

11:30a.m. – 1:00p.m. Class of 2017 Bake Sale. Help us raise money for class events! The Hub & Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by Class of 2017.

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.

12:15 - 1:30p.m. Pre-Med Study Abroad Info Session. All Biology, Pre-Med, and Health Science students are invited to attend a study abroad info session hosted by Global Semesters for summer and fall opportunities. Join us to receive more information. Wahlstrom Library, Discovery Pavilion. Sponsored by Society of Minority Health Professionals.

12:15 – 2:30p.m. Senior Valentine Fundraiser. Buy a bag for a senior. We have created goodie bags and students can help fund one for seniors in Astoria Park Nursing home for $2. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by Student Programming Board.

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.

7:00 - 8:00p.m. Sickle Cell Awareness Workshop. You are invited to join us along with the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America to learn about Sickle Cell Anemia and help spread awareness about this disease as one of our Black History Month events. Wahlstrom Library, Discovery Pavilion. Sponsored by Society of Minority Health Professionals.

Tuesday, February 16th, 2016

11:30a.m. – 1:00p.m. Class of 2017 Bake Sale. Help us raise money for class events! The Hub & Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by Class of 2017.

12:00 – 4:00p.m. Resume Review Day. Stop by to get your resume reviewed before Career & Internship Expo. No appointment needed. Career Development Office, Garden Level, Wahlstrom Library. 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.

6:00 – 8:00p.m. Model Tryouts. Do you like to model? Come tryout for the UB Fashion Show! Females who are interested in trying out are required to wear their hair up, black leggings, tank top and pumps (no wedges). Men interested in trying out are required to wear a white t-shirt, jeans and sneakers. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by the Fashion Department.

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

8:00 – 10:00p.m. Emeralds & Diamonds. An open floor discussion about interracial dating and relationships. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Inc. and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

9:00 – 11:00p.m. Love Hangover Open Mic Night. Students are welcome to showcase their talents in the form of poetry, spoken word, or song for a post Valentine’s Day event. John J. Cox Student Center, Knights End. Sponsored by the Purple Knight Media.

Wednesday, February 17th, 2016

9:00a.m. Time For More Flex Points. Need more flex points? Well we’ve got a deal for you! Purchase 50 flex points and get 5 free. Purchase 100 flex points and get 10 free. Don’t wait, this deal ends Friday, February 19th. The Hub Office. Sponsored by Sodexo.

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 – 3:00p.m. Career & Internship Expo. Don’t miss our biggest event of the semester! Employer representatives from a variety of industries will be on campus looking to hire UB students for both internships and full-time employment. Grab your professional outfit, resume, and positive attitude and prepare for life after UB. Wheeler Rec. Center. Sponsored by Career Development.

1:00 – 3:00p.m. National Tortilla Chip Day. Come enjoy some tortilla chips and dip in celebration of national tortilla chip day. John J. Cox Student Center, Lobby. 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 at our club meeting to discuss upcoming events for our club. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 213/215.

7:00 – 10:00p.m. UNICEF Celebrates Black History. Join UNICEF for a film and seminar based on a famous leader who fought against oppression and for black rights. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 213/215. Sponsored UNICEF.

7:00 - 8:00p.m. Black History Discussion Night. We will be hosting a discussion about the concerns of being a minority in the health field. Come out and let us hear what you have to say! Wahlstrom Library, Discovery Pavilion. Sponsored by Society of Minority Health Professionals.

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.

8:30 – 10:00p.m. W.E.A.C.T. Meeting. Join us for our meeting where we discuss future events and community service. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 209.

9:00 – 10:15 Mr. & Mrs. Sexology Meeting. Join us for our club meetings. 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 18th, 2016

11:30a.m. -2:00p.m. Quesadilla Fresca. Come and enjoy a Quesadilla with us during lunch in Marina. Marina Dining Hall. Sponsored by Sodexo.

12:00 – 2:00p.m. Class of 2018 Bake Sale. Help us raise money for class events! Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by Class of 2018.

11:30a.m. – 1:30 p.m. NBC Universal Information Table. NBC Universal will be on campus recruiting for their current Media and Production Internship positions. The Hub. Sponsored by Career Development.

6:00 – 8:00p.m. Build On Mug Sale/Decoration. Come decorate mugs to have a cute cup to drink your hot coco or tea from. You can bring your own mug and pay $1 to decorate it or buy one of ours and decorate it for $3. John J. Cox Student Center, Lobby.Sponsored by Build On.

6:00 – 8:00p.m. Model Tryouts. Do you like to model?  Come tryout for the UB Fashion Show. Females who are interested in trying out are required to wear their hair up, black leggings, tank top and pumps (No Wedges). Men interested in trying out are required to wear White T-Shirt, Jeans and Sneakers. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by Fashion Department.

7:00 - 8:00p.m. Jeopardy Game Night. Society of Minority Health Professionals will be ending our week of Black History Month events with an African Americans in Health Care Jeopardy. Join in on the fun and see how much you know! Wahlstrom Library, Discovery Pavilion. Sponsored by Society of Minority Health Professionals.

7:00 – 9:00p.m. Kater 2 U. A women’s appreciation program where the men of Kappa Alpha Psi caters to the women of the university. ABC, Art Gallery. Sponsored by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

8:00 – 11:00p.m. Super Smash Bros Tournament. Game Night with NSBE. All are welcome. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 207/209.  Sponsored by NSBE.

8:22 – 10:00p.m. Sigma Gamma Rho NATRHO Sisters. Informing one on natural hair and which products are best fit for your hair. Informing about hair types and different hair techniques. 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 19th, 2016

3:15 – 4:15p.m. Zumba with Chelsea. Have fun and get fit with this upbeat exercise class. ABC Building, Room 110. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.

Saturday, February 20th, 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. Queens (N.Y.). Harvey Hubbell Gymnasium #WeAreUB

3:00p.m. Men's Basketball vs. Queens (N.Y.). Harvey Hubbell Gymnasium #WeAreUB

8:00p.m. Men’s Lacrosse vs. University of Rhode Island (RI). Knight’s Field. #WeAreUB

Sunday, February 21st, 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.

3:30p.m. Trip to Sky Zone Trampoline Park. Come join the Student Programing Board for a fun trip to the trampoline park. Tickets are $3 for students, $5 for guests.  Tickets can be purchased in the Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement. Meet in the John J. Cox Student Center, Lobby. Sponsored by the Student Programming Board.       


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