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International Festival is here!
University of Bridgeport’s Annual International Festival is celebrating its 40th year – that’s our ruby anniversary! Just as our students come here from lands far, far away, we too have the opportunity to travel to incredible places … but really, as Dorothy would suggest, there’s no place like home, is there?
The Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement, in collaboration with the International Festival Committee is hosting a week-long series of events that highlight and celebrate the diversity of our student body. With students from almost 90 different countries, our campus is a true melting pot of culture! The week will culminate on Saturday, April 9th with an evening of cultural performances, flag raising and tabletop displays from around the world. We invite you to attend this showcase of talent from around that world!
Tickets are $3 for students, $5 for staff and faculty and $7 for guests. Tickets can be purchased online at http://bridgeport.universitytickets.com
For more information, contact Kelli Meyer (kmeyer@bridgeport.edu) or Beck Lamb (rlamb@my.bridgeport.edu).
Announcements
Executive Speaker Series
The Ernest C. Trefz School of Business is proud to announce the Executive Speaker Series for the Spring 2016 Semester:
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!
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Monday, April 25th: Mr. Joseph Siclare
Chief Financial Officer of the National Football League
"The Business Behind America's Favorite Sport"
5:30 – 7:30 p.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!
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!
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
Society of Minority Health Professionals
Do you want some great experience and professional development that you can highlight on your resume? Well, The Society of Minority Health Professionals are accepting applications for the Executive Board. If interested in an E-board position please email President, Camille Mowatt at cmowatt@my.bridgeport.edu with a letter of interest for the specific position and state what qualifies you for the position by, Tuesday April 12th. Positions will be announced at our meeting on April 18th at 7pm in the Discovery Pavilion. Positions include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer & Marketing Director
Upcoming Events
Monday, April 4th, 2016
12:30 – 3:30p.m. Bake Sale. To raise money for our organization. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby.Sponsored by UB Style Hunt.
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.
12:00-1:30pm Coffee Hour, “Piece of my World” Photo Contest. Join us for an international photo contest sharing a “piece of your world”! International and domestic students, as well as UB faculty and staff, will be invited to submit photos to our office illustrating a piece of their home country, their time in the U.S., or time spent traveling abroad that holds a special importance in their life. This your opportunity to share a small piece of your world with the UB community! All students are invited to the Coffee Hour to view and vote on the photos, and enjoy some light lunch and refreshments. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by International Student 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 – 3:30p.m. Bake Sale. To raise money for our organization. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby.Sponsored by CARP at UB.
7:00p.m. International Film Series: Amelie. Amelie is an innocent and naive girl in Paris with her own sense of justice. She decides to help those around her and, along the way, discovers love. Littlefield Recital Hall, ABC. Sponsored by the Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement.
7:09 – 9:00p.m. Revolutionary Workshop. The undergraduate brothers of LSU will be hosting a workshop that centers on revolutionary times and moments in history that have made a significant impact. It also connects towards the origins of our fraternity and what it stands for today. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored Lambda Sigma Upsilon, Inc.
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, April 5th, 2016
12:00 - 1:30p.m. Spanish Language Short Films and Tapas. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by the Education Abroad Resource Center.
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.
7:00p.m. International Film Series: Paradise Now. Two childhood friends are recruited for a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv. Littlefield Recital Hall, ABC. Sponsored by the Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement.
7:00 – 8:00p.m. Build On Meeting. Monthly Meeting to discuss each month’s events and community service opportunities. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 2013/215.
7:00 – 9:00p.m. Founders Day Edition Rum & Salsa Informational. The undergraduate brothers of LSU will hold a Rum and Salsa informational in honor of our founder’s day. We’ll explain in more detail to interested students about our organization.Wahlstrom Library, Discovery Pavilion. Sponsored Lambda Sigma Upsilon, Inc.
7:45 – 9:00p.m. CSA Meeting. Come join us for our weekly meeting. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room.
8:22 – 10:00p.m. Meet the Sisters. Sigma Gamma Rho will be hosting a showcase to meet the new sisters of their Organization. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Wednesday, April 6th, 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.
12:00 – 1:30p.m. Tie-Dye. Students will have the opportunity to tie-dye shirts to raise funds for WEACT. Marina Circle. Sponsored by W.E.A.C.T.
2:00 – 3:00p.m. Coffee Happy Hour. Come get 15% off any size drip coffee at Café Scribe. Sponsored by Sodexo.
3:00p.m. UB Baseball vs. Bloomfield. #WeAreUB
3:00p.m. UB Softball vs. American Int’l. #WeAreUB
4:00 – 6:00p.m. Taste of the World. Join us to sample food from cultures around the world. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by the Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement and International Festival Committee.
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.
6:00p.m. Can the Sustainable Development Goals Be Achieved By 2030? Join Pi Sigma Alpha and the College of Public and International Affairs for their 10th Annual Colloquium. Matthias Klettermayer from the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, and Dr. David Downie from Fairfield University will present. Tower Room, ABC.
7:00p.m. International Film Series: Life is Beautiful. When an open-minded Jewish-Italian librarian and his son become victims of the Holocaust, he uses a perfect mixture of will, humor and imagination to protect his son from the dangers around their camp. Littlefield Recital Hall, ABC. Sponsored by the Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement.
7:00 – 9:00p.m. Untold Insecurities. Open to both males and females, this event will try to help individuals overcome insecurity by doing different events/activities and discussions. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by We L.E.A.D.
7:09 – 9:00p.m. HIV/AIDS Awareness Banquet. The undergraduate brothers will be hosting a banquet in honor of our philanthropy as we spread awareness about HIV/AIDSJohn J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored Lambda Sigma Upsilon, Inc.
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 Open Mic Night. This is a night to showcase our love for the arts. We will all come together to show appreciation for the work we put into our creation. John J. Cox Student Center, Twisted Café.
Thursday, April 7th, 2016
11:30 – 1:15p.m. Ribbon Sale. We will be selling ribbons to raise monies for causes related to animal abuse, Autism, and child abuse. All proceeds will be donated to the selected foundations. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by Build On.
11:30a.m. – 2:00p.m. Miami Day. Come try our Miami inspired dishes at lunch in Marina. Sponsored by Sodexo.
12:00 – 2:00p.m. HIV/AIDS Ribbon Fundraiser. The undergraduate brothers will hold a HIV/AIDS ribbon fundraiser to support HIV/AIDS Awareness. The HUB. Sponsored Lambda Sigma Upsilon, Inc.
12:00 – 2:00p.m. Spring Bake Sale. To raise money for Class of 2018, all the proceeds will be used to help pay for graduation expenses. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby.Sponsored by UBCNM Class of 2018.
4:00 and 7:00p.m. Fashion Merchandising Fashion Show. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by Fashion Merchandising.
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 – 10:30p.m. Step into Your Roots. Come learn the history of African and Latino traditional dancing as well as the history behind stepping and strolling. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Lambda Sigma Upsilon, Inc., FLOH, and We Step.
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 8th, 2016
12:00 – 4:00p.m. Holi Festival Celebration. Celebrate the arrival of Spring with a festival of colors! Powdered color will be provided for you to participate in the celebrating and sharing of love. People’s Park. Sponsored by Indian Student Association and International Festival Committee.
1:00 – 5:00p.m. VITA Tax Filling Session. Tax filing preparation help 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 a fun dance workout. Arnold Bernhard Center, Rm.110. Sponsored by UB Wellness Club.
7:00 – 10:00p.m. Bridges Bible Study. Bible Study Meeting. Mandeville, Rm. 216. Sponsored by Bridges Bible Study.
7:00 – 10:00p.m. BIA Movie Night. Join us for movie night. Dana, Room 107. Sponsored by BIA.
Saturday, April 9th, 2016
9:00a.m. – 11:00p.m. Dean’s Cup Registration. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by the Office of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards
9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. Trivia. Dean’s Cup Jeopardy type of competition. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by the Office of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards.
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.
11:30a.m. – 2:00p.m. BBQ Blues. Join us for lunch as we enjoy a BBQ for the Dean’s Cup. Sponsored by Sodexo.
1:00p.m. Dean’s Cup. Obstacle Course activity for Dean’s Cup. Ped Mall. Sponsored by the Office of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards.
6:00p.m. Women’s Lacrosse vs. Dowling. #WeAreUB.
7:00p.m. 40th Annual International Festival Performance Showcase. With students from almost 90 different countries, our campus is a true melting pot of culture! Join us for an evening of cultural performances, flag raising and tabletop displays from around the world. We invite you to attend this showcase of talent from around the world! Tickets are $3 for students, $5 for faculty/staff, $7 for guests and community members. Doors open at 6:00pm. Purchase tickets at: http://bridgeport.universitytickets.com. Mertens Theater, ABC.
Sunday, April 10th, 2016
10:00a.m. Men’s Lacrosse vs. Stonehill College. Knights Field. #WeAreUB.
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.
12:00p.m. UB Baseball vs. Molloy.#WeAreUB
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