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Do you have what it takes to be a part of UB’s 40th 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!
Announcements
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 22nd, 2016
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 – 5:00p.m. Chi Upsilon Sigma Bake Sale. Help us raise money for our national philanthropy and our sorority. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by Chi Upsilon Sigma Sorority Inc.
12:20p.m. Interview Workshop. Get yourself ready for post Expo interviews. Learn the dos and don’ts of an interview! Conveniently offered twice this week, pick the one that works best for YOU! Wahlstrom Library, Discovery Pavilion. Sponsored by Career Development.
5:00p.m. Women's Basketball vs. Mercy. Harvey Hubbell Gymnasium #WeAreUB
7:00p.m. Men's Basketball vs. Mercy. Harvey Hubbell Gymnasium #WeAreUB
7:00 – 8:00p.m. Society of Minority Health Professionals meeting. Join us for our biweekly meeting to discuss upcoming events. Discovery Pavilion.
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 J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room.
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016
12:20 – 1:20p.m. Kundalini Yoga. Come join us for an hour session of light exercise, yoga and meditation. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.
12:20 – 1:30p.m. International Festival Info Session. Information session about participating and performing in the international festival. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Campus Activities and Civic Engagement Office.
2:00 – 4:00p.m. Smoothie Happy Hour!50% off all smoothies at FRESH TOSSED. Sponsored by Sodexo.
3:30 – 5:00p.m. Commuter Mixer. The SGA Commuter representatives will be hosting a mixer including activities, games and time to mingle for commuter students. Refreshments will be provided. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by Student Government Association
5:30 – 7:30p.m. Innovators Series: Social Enterprise. Learn how reSET is advancing the social enterprise sector and meet the companies that are making Connecticut the social enterprise state. Free to attend. RSVP to lchristi@bridgeport.edu or 203-576-4151. Arnold Bernhard Center, Art Gallery. Sponsored by Alumni Relations.
7:45 – 9:00p.m. CSA Meeting. Come join us for our weekly meeting. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room.
Wednesday, February 24th, 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.
12:20 – 1:30p.m. International Festival Info Session. Information session about participating and performing in the international festival. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement.
1:00 – 3:00p.m. National Tortilla Chip Day. Students can come grab 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.
5:00p.m. Women's Basketball vs. St. Thomas Aquinas. Harvey Hubbell Gymnasium #WeAreUB
6:00 – 9:00p.m. Black Girls Rock. During Black History Month W.E.A.C.T. would like to shed some light on the many black strong women who took part in the movement for freedom and equal rights. John J. Cox Student Center, Knights End. Sponsored by W.E.A.C.T.
7:00p.m. Men's Basketball vs. St. Thomas Aquinas. Harvey Hubbell Gymnasium #WeAreUB
7:00 – 10:00p.m. UNICEF Celebrates Black History. During Black History Month UNICEF will present a movie based upon a famous leader who fought against oppression and for black rights followed by a seminar. John J. Cox Student Center, 213/215 Room. Sponsored UNICEF.
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, Private Dining Room.
8:30 – 10:00p.m. Black Girls We Need a Meeting. BGWNAM is an event to bring awareness of how society portrays black women. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by BSA.
8:40 – 10:10p.m. "Global Arms Trafficking". Mahir Abrar (UB '17) will give us the big picture on how weapons are acquired, distributed, and traded around the world, especially in conflicts and war zones. Carlson, Room 152. Sponsored by Global Affairs Society.
9:00 – 10:15 Mr. & Mrs. Sexology Meeting. Join us for our club meeting. 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 25th, 2016
9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. Company Information Table. Digital printing company, Xeikon, will be on campus recruiting for internships and entry level positions. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by Career Department. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge.
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.
12:20 – 1:20p.m. Commuter Town Hall. The SGA Commuter representatives will meet with commuter students to discuss student needs and interests for the current semester. Refreshments will be served.John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge.Sponsored by Student Government Association.
12:30 – 2:00p.m. Informational Session. The UB Biology Club is hosting an informational event with representatives from the University Of Nicosia School Of Medicine! Medical School, abroad research and internship opportunities will be discussed! Dana, Room 240. Sponsored by UB Biology Club.
4:00 – 6:00p.m. Necessary Voices. Connecticut Poet Laureate Dick Allen at the Necessary Voices Lecture Series Necessary Voices: the University of Bridgeport Writers Series, an engaging lecture program to spark discussion about writing and the arts. These monthly events are free and open to the public. Arnold Bernhard Center, Art Gallery.
5:00 – 7:00p.m. Memphis Night. Memphis, Tennessee inspired dishes in Marina. Marina Dining Hall. Sponsored by Sodexo.
7:30 – 10:00p.m. Church Service. We will sing and be inspired by various speakers. ABC, Littlefield Theater. Sponsored by UB Gospel Choir.
8:30 – 10:00p.m. BSA General Meeting. Join us for our general weekly meeting to discuss upcoming events and current and daily issues. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room.
9:00p.m. – 1:00a.m. Silent Headphone Party. SPB’s first party of the Spring with a twist, UB’s first Silent Party. Music will be provided through wireless headphones. Tickets are $5 for UB students and $7 for Guests. You can purchase your tickets during lunch and dinner. All outside guests must be registered by 5:00p.m. Feb.24th in order to attend the event. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by Student Programming Board.
Friday, February 26th, 2016
10:30a.m. My Senior Valentine. Join the Student Programming Board and Glamour Gals this Friday as we throw a Valentine’s Day social for the seniors in Astoria Senior center. We’ll be bringing glamour and beauty to the residents by doing their nails and make up. Must sign up to attend. To sign up please contact: acurry@my.bridgeport.edu. Sponsored by Student Programming Board.
11:30a.m. – 2:00p.m. National Strawberry Day. Join us for our Strawberry Festival with some sweet anddelicious strawberries in Marina for lunch! Marina Dining Hall. Sponsored by Sodexo.
1:00 – 5:00p.m. VITA Tax Filling Session. Tax filing preparation helping sessions for international students. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by ISS.
3:15 – 4:15p.m. Zumba. Join the UB Wellness Club for an hour of fun dance workout. Arnold Bernhard Center, Rm.110. Sponsored by UB Wellness Club.
5:00 – 9:00p.m. Black is Beauty. Black is Beauty is a talent showcase that upcoming artist and designers can come out and show their talents with the support of UB students. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by BSA.
7:00 – 10:00p.m. Bridges Bible Study. Bible Study Meeting. Mandeville, Rm. 216. Sponsored by Bridges Bible Study.
Saturday, February 27th, 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 28th, 2016
12:00p.m. National Chili Day. Come enjoy a nice bowl of chili on National Chili Day. Marina Dining Hall. Sponsored by Sodexo.
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.
2:00 – 5:00p.m. Service on Sunday. Join us in the Community Closet at First Congregational Church of Bridgeport. We will be sorting and organizing clothes and assisting our neighbors in receiving donations. Space is VERY limited. To sign-up, please email Jennifer Turner at jenniftu@bridgeport.edu . Sponsored by Campus Activities and Civic Engagement Office.
7:30 – 9:00pm Hindu Prayer. A group of Indian Hindu Students want to pray and get together for religious purpose. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuters Lounge. Sponsored by the Indian Student Association.
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