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 Purple Knight Weekly

March 7-15, 2016

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  • Announcements
  • Upcoming Events

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International Festival is quickly approaching!

           

 

 

Do you have what it takes to be a part of UB’s 40th Annual International Festival? Try-out for a chance to flaunt your skills and represent your country!

Auditions will take place:

Wednesday, March 9th, 2:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. in ABC, Littlefield Recital Hall
Thursday, March 10th, 12:00p.m. – 6:00p.m. in the Student Center, Social Room

Sign up here for an audition time: https://goo.gl/Jmf0JW

Please contact Kelli Meyer, Director of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement, at kmeyer@bridgeport.edu if you have any questions.

 

 Announcements

Campus Activities Survey

The Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement wants to hear from you! We want to know what you’re interested in seeing happen on campus. Fill out this short survey and each response can be entered for a chance to win a $25 gift card! For inquires and questions feel free to email campusactivities@bridgeport.edu.

Responses will be accepted until March 11th, 2016

click here: http://goo.gl/forms/z73EP0hTfC

Nominate a Student Leader

Expose leaders on campus by nominating outstanding individuals and campus organizations for their accomplishments. Our annual Student Leadership Awards Banquet will take place on April 21st at 4:00pm.  Nominations can be done here: http://goo.gl/forms/vXIEAesJnl

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.

Apply for Student Government

Do you care for your fellow students? Are you interested in making an impact? Whether you have a voice that is loud and clear or if you are the quiet type, all voices have a right to be heard. Apply now for a position in Student Government Association! Applications are now available outside the SGA office, Room 117 Student Center. Applications are DUE by 5pm on Friday April 1st. If there are any questions please email sga@bridgeport.edu

Summer Internship Opportunity

Attention Juniors! Looking for a summer internship? Repeatedly ranked by BusinessWeek as one of the “50 Best Places to Launch a Career,” Enterprise is looking for interns in Fairfield County and Westchester County.  Must be a U.S. citizen with valid driver’s license. For more information, please contact Freddie Velazquez- fvelazqu@bridgeport.edu

 

Upcoming Events

 Monday, March 7th, 2016

11:30a.m. – 2:00p.m. National Cereal Day. Grab your favorite cereal bar from the dessert section. Marina Dining Hall.  Sponsored by Sodexo.

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.

12:00 - 3:00p.m. Substance Abuse and Screening Event. Educate yourself on substance abuse and get screened. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by Counseling and Disability Services.

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 – 2:00p.m Hookup Culture and Sexual Mindfulness. Join us along with Student Health Services as we talk about hookups and sexual mindfulness among college students. Wahlstrom Library, Discovery Pavilion. Sponsored by Community Health Peer Educators.

5:00 – 7:00p.m. Think Fast. Want to win some cash before Spring Break? Then join us at dinner time for a game of fun trivia in Marina Dining Hall. Winner has the chance to win up to $200. Marina Dining Hall. Sponsored by Student Programming Board.

9:00p.m. – 12:00a.m. Midterm Coffee Sale. Come grab a hot cup of coffee for those long hours of studying. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by NSBE.

9:30p.m. Men’s Lacrosse vs. University of New Haven. Knights Field#WeAreUB

Tuesday, March 8th, 2016

11:30a.m. – 1:30p.m. Power through Midterms.Career Development wishes you the best of luck during midterms. Stop by our table to grab some FREE study snacks and learn how we can help you get through the rest of the semester. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by Career Development.

12:00 – 4:00p.m. Spring Bake Sale. We will be having a bake sale to raise money for our club. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by UB Business.

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.

1:30 – 2:30p.m. Study Break @ ISS Come and enjoy a break from mid-term studying at our office! We will offer small snacks along with coffee & tea, and Student Counseling Services will offer some informal relaxation and stress reduction exercises. Take your mind off of studying for just a little while and feel refreshed!Wahlstrom Garden Level, Room 133,International Student Services Office.Sponsored by International Student Services and Student Counseling Services.

9:00p.m. – 12:00a.m. Midterm Coffee Sale. Come grab a hot cup of coffee for those long hours of studying. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by NSBE.

Wednesday, March 9th, 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.

11:30a.m. – 9:00p.m. National Meatball Day. 50% OFF Meatball subs at the HUB! TODAY ONLY! Sponsored by Sodexo.

12:00 – 2:00p.m. Catholic Mass. Join us for our church service. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life.

12:20p.m.Purple Knights Professions and Internships. Learn how Career Development can help you find a job or internship and effectively apply for available opportunities through the new on-campus recruitment program. Wahlstrom Library, Discovery Pavilion. Sponsored by Career Development.

12:30 – 1:30p.m. St. Patrick’s Bake Sale. We will be having a bake sale with a St. Patrick’s theme. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by ASA.

1:30 – 4:00p.m. Wacky Wednesday: Message Chairs and Fruit Salad. Students can come and have a relaxing message, socialize and enjoy a tasty fruit salad to destress during midterms week. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Student Programming Board.

2:00 – 8:00p.m. International Festival Auditions. Audition to perform at the 40th Annual International Festival. Sign up here for an audition time: https://goo.gl/Jmf0JW.  ABC, Littlefield Recital Hall. Sponsored by the Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement.

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, Private Dining Room.

8:07 – 10:00p.m. Expresso. Informational informing students about our organization. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 207/209. Sponsored by Chi Upsilon Sigma Sorority, Inc.

8:22 – 10:00p.m. Sigma Mindfulness. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is hosting a yoga meditation session for students during midterms week. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room.  Sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho, Inc.

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.

8:40 – 9:40p.m. Russian Club Meeting. Russian club will meet to learn Russian language, culture and importance on a global scale. We will watch Russian movies to increase our language exposure and play games to learn culture. Carlson, Room 106

8:45 – 10:10p.m. Global Affairs Society Meeting. Women Right's Discussion.  GAS will host a discussion on Women Rights in honor of International Women’s Day (Mar 8). Refreshment will be provided. Carlson, Room 152.

9:00p.m. – 12:00a.m. Midterm Coffee Sale. Come grab a hot cup of coffee for those long hours of studying. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by NSBE.

Thursday, March 10th, 2016

12:00 – 6:00p.m. International Festival Auditions. Audition to perform at the 40th Annual International Festival. Sign up here for an audition time: https://goo.gl/Jmf0JW.  John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by the Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement.

12:30 – 1:30p.m. St. Patrick’s Bake Sale. We will be having a bake sale with a St. Patrick’s theme. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by ASA.

6:00 – 8:00p.m. Chakra Cleansing and Activating Guided Meditation. This event is during midterms week, UNICEF will present mindful tips to keep stress levels low, meditation strategies and body scans. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by UNICEF.

7:00 – 9:30p.m. Lip Sync UB Battle. Lip syncing from all different clubs & organizations in a battle to see who is the best on the UB campus. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by W.E.A.C.T.

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.

9:00p.m. – 12:00a.m. Midterm Coffee Sale. Come grab a hot cup of coffee for those long hours of studying. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by NSBE.

Friday, March 11th, 2016

11:30a.m. – 2:00p.m. 25% OFF All Hub grill and deli items at lunch! The HUB. Sponsored by Sodexo.

1:00 – 5:00p.m. VITA Tax Filling Session. Tax filing preparation 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, Room 110. Sponsored by UB Wellness Club.

6:00 – 8:00p.m. Chakra Cleansing and Activating Guided Meditation. This event is during midterms week, UNICEF will present mindful tips to keep stress levels low, meditation strategies and body scans. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by UNICEF.

7:00 – 10:00p.m. Bridges Bible Study. Bible Study Meeting. Mandeville, Room 216. Sponsored by Bridges Bible Study.

Saturday, March 12th, 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, March 13th, 2016             

7:30 – 9:00p.m. Hindu Prayer. A group of Indian Hindu Students want to pray and get together for religious purpose. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the Indian Student Association.

Tuesday, March 15th, 2016

9:00a.m. Day trip to Boston.  Sign up for a day trip to explore the city of Boston!  Bus will depart at 9:00a.m. and return to campus at approximately 10:00p.m. Reserve your spot for $5. Sign up in the Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement. 


**If you would like your event included in The Purple Knight Weekly, please email campusactivities@bridgeport.edu by Thursday at noon the week before your event.

 

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