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March 28 - April 3, 2016

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  • Executive Speaker Series
  • #UBRedFlag
  • Announcements
  • Upcoming Events

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 Executive Speaker Series

The Ernest C. Trefz School of Business is proud to announce the Executive Speaker Series for the Spring 2016 Semester:

Wednesday, March 30: Mr. Cliff Ennico

“How (Just About) Anybody Can Sell (Just About) Anything to (Just About) Anybody and Still Feel Good About Themselves”

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Louis S. Jacobson Lecture Hall - Mandeville 104

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Friday, April 8: Mr. William C. Dudley

President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York

“Outlook on the National and Local Economy”

8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

Louis S. Jacobson Lecture Hall - Mandeville 104

Seating is limited.  Please RSVP to Eileen Zoppi at ezoppi@bridgeport.edu as soon as possible to reserve your spot!

 

 Announcements

#UBRedFlag

For the Spring 2016 UB AWARE,  Residential Life & Student Health Services will be bringing the red flag campaign back to our UB campus. The red flag campaign is meant to encourage students to say something when they see warning signs (“red flags”) for sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking in a relationship. Events are scheduled throughout the week and are included below.  In each event, students will be given a raffle ticket for a chance to win Dining Dollars and free #ubredflag goodies.  Make sure to post your photo taken at our events with hashtag #ubredflag to spread the word!

 

National Survey for Student Engagement

Are you a first-year student or senior? If so, please be sure to take a few minutes to complete the National Survey for Student Engagement (NSSE) survey that has been sent to you via your UB email address.  You will receive one final  email reminder on Monday, March 28.

Your feedback about your UB experience is very important to us and we value your input.  Thank you!

All first-year students and seniors who complete the survey will have a chance to win one of the following prizes;

  • Beats Wireless Bluetooth Speakers
  • $50 Walmart gift card
  • $100 Dining Dollars
  • Gift bag of University of Bridgeport merchandise

 

Senior Portraits

University of Bridgeport Class of 2016,

Your Class Leaders have made special arrangements to have Prestige Portraits Professional Photographers on campus for Senior Portrait Sessions April 5th-7th.

Sign up for your appointment online at: http://www.photoappointment.com

Your school password is UOB

 

There is a NO charge for the portrait session. Each senior photographed will have an opportunity to choose from a selection of color proofs, as well as order Senior Portraits for family and friends. Get your formal portrait taken for LinkedIn and resumes!

 

Senior Portrait Sessions will be held in Room 207/209 in the Student Center.

Classic styles in solid colors look best. We suggest business casual attire. If you are unable to sign up online, please call our customer service at 800-426-9533 or email us at collegeinfo@lifetouch.com. Times are limited, so be sure to sign up today for your appointment!

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.

http://goo.gl/forms/z73EP0hTfC

Nominate a Student Leader

Celebrate 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 

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

 

 Upcoming Events

Monday, March 28th, 2016

11:30a.m. – 2:00p.m. Something on a Stick. Come enjoy a sweet treat on a stick in Marina during lunch. 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 – 1:30p.m. UB Aware Red Flag Campaign. As a part of our UB Aware Week, we are having a kick off panel for our red flag campaign.The red flag campaign is meant to encourage students to say something when they see warning signs (“red flags”) for sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking in a relationship. Lunch will be provided. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room.  Marina Dining Hall. Sponsored by The Office of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards.

3:00p.m. Women’s Lacrosse vs. Felician. Knights Field. #WeAreUB

5:30 – 6:30p.m. UB Aware Red Flag Campaign. Join us in the HUB has we continue our week of UB Aware Red Flag Campaign. The red flag campaign is meant to encourage students to say something when they see warning signs (“red flags”) for sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking in a relationship. The HUB, Marina Dining Hall.  Sponsored by The Office of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards.

5:30p.m. Innovators Series: Cyber Security. Hear from experts in the law enforcement, financial, and health records industries about issues and opportunities to protect your data.  Moderator: Alan Dressler, CEO, Face Checks.  Panelists: David Marsh, CIO, People’s United Bank; Matthew Smith, CEO, SecLingua; David Gardner, Investigative Analyst, FBI; and Pamela Gupta, President, OutSecure, Inc. Schelfhaudt Gallery in the Arnold Bernhard Center

Tuesday, March 29th, 2016

12:00 – 8:00p.m. UB Thrifty (Treasure Room). They say one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. We will be raising money for our club by selling gently used clothes. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by UB Style Hunt.

11:30a.m. – 2:00p.m National Nutrition Month. Visit our dietician at lunch in Marina for some nutrition trivia and the chance to win prizes! Marina Dining Hall. Sponsored by Sodexo.

12:15 -5:00p.m. Empanada Sale. Fundraising for our beautiful organization. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by Chi Upsilon Sigma Sorority Inc.

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.

6:00 – 7:30p.m. Build On Bingo Night. Student will play bingo with the Build On family. John J. Cox Student Center, Rm. 213/215. Sponsored by Build On.

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

Wednesday, March 30th, 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. – 3:00p.m. SAAC Bake Sale. A bake sale to raise money for the Make A Wish foundation. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by SAAC Student Athletic Advisor Committee.

12:00 – 2:00p.m. Pie An Upsilon. The undergraduate brothers of LSU & Chi Upsilon Sigma will be holding an event where students will have the opportunity to pie an Upsilon. The HUB. Sponsored by Lambda Sigma Upsilon Fraternity, Inc.

12:20 – 1:20p.m. Coping with College Chaos. An interactive lecture presented by Dr. Oberleitner, light refreshments will be provided. Learn some great tips for coping with the stress of being a college student.  Wahlstrom Library, Discovery Pavilion. Sponsored by the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.

12:20 – 1:20p.m. Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society – Get Registered Today. We are assisting students in voter registration for the upcoming 2016 election and providing voter education/information as well. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society.

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.

4:30p.m. UB Softball vs. Molloy. #WeAreUB

7:00 – 9:00p.m. Family Feud. A social event that UB students can participate in with friends about college life and the best places and activities on campus. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by BSA.

8:00 – 9:00p.m. W.E.L.E.A.D. A Walk in Her Shoes. This event aims to bring awareness to several issues that women face socially and domestically in the corporate world. We will have young men doing different tasks in heels in addition to a seminar discussion. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by W.E.L.E.A.D.

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. 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 global scale. We will watch Russian movies to increase our language exposure and play games to learn culture. Carlson, Room 106

8:40 – 10:10p.m. Global Affairs Society Meeting. Join us for our weekly meetings where each week we discuss different topics. Carlson, Room 152.

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, March 31st, 2016

7:00 – 7:45am. Pilates Class! Come join us for a session of light exercise and a good workout! John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.

8:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. Philosophy Day 2016. The college of Naturopathic Medicine presents a day of guest speakers to have an all college celebration of philosophy. John J. Cox Student Center, Various Locations. Sponsored by UBCNM Philosophy Committee.

11:30a.m. – 2:00p.m. Molecular Gastronomy. Chemistry is its name and Si-Fi is the game. Come have a cool drink made by crazy scientists during lunch. Marina Dining Hall. Sponsored by Sodexo.

12:30 – 1:15p.m. Clothing Drive. We are encouraging students to donate clothes for Master’s Manna, Inc., a foundation that helps homeless families. The HUB. Sponsored by Fashion Merchandising Club.

12:30 – 5:00p.m. Easter Bake Sale. To raise money for our organization. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby.Sponsored by Chi Upsilon Sigma Sorority, Inc.

1:30pm – 4:00pm - Travel Signature Express: Will you be traveling out of the U.S. this summer?If so, please come to ISS during this walk-in session to receive your travel signature on the spot, and enjoy complimentary coffee and munchkins while you wait! To receive a travel signature, you must be pre-registered for Fall 2016, and have no outstanding balance or holds. International Student Services Office, Wahlstrom G-133. Sponsored by International Student Services and Sodexo Dining Services.

3:00p.m. UB Baseball vs. Mercy. #WeAreUB

7:00p.m. Women’s Lacrosse vs. Dominican (N.Y.) Knights Field. #WeAreUB

7:00 – 9:00p.m. V-Games. You’re never too old to play video games. SPB will be sponsoring the big screen games and raffles. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by Student Programming Board.

7:30 – 10:00p.m. Church Service. We will sing and be inspired by various speakers. ABC, Littlefield Theater. Sponsored by UB Gospel Choir.

8:22 – 10:00p.m. Meet the Sisters. Sigma Gamma Rho will be hosting a showcase to meet the new sisters of their Organization. Chaffee Circle. 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, April 1st, 2016

9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. Faculty Research Day. All are welcome to come learn about student and faculty research projects. Schelfhaudt Art Gallery, ABC Building.

11:00a.m. – 3:00p.m. Don't Be an April Fool! Get Yourself Tested. Free, easy, confidential STD Testing. Student Health Services.

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.

3:30 – 5:30p.m. Cupcake Identity. Students and faculty can decorate a cupcake based on things that relate to them as each topping will have a different meaning. The Hub.  Sponsored by Build On. 

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

Saturday, April 2nd, 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.

6:00 – 9:30p.m. Shimmy like a Nupe. A social event where the brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi Inc. have teams compete in a stroll competition. Marten’s Theater, ABC. Sponsored by Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc.

8:00 – 11:00p.m. Open Mic. Come join Res Life for a fun night with the mic open to the whole campus.  John J. Cox Student Center, Twisted Café. Sponsored by The Office of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards.

Sunday, April 3rd, 2016       

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

1:00p.m. UB Softball vs. St. Thomas Aquinas.#WeAreUB

3:00p.m. UB Softball vs. St. Thomas Aquinas.#WeAreUB


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