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April 11-17, 2016

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  • Announcements
  • Upcoming Events

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Wisteria Tickets

The Wisteria Ball will be held on Friday, April 29th at the Fantasia Banquet Facility in West Haven, CT. Your Senior Class Leaders have been working hard to plan a great event for all of you!  Tickets are NOW available to purchase for $50 per student, $60 per guest. Attire is semi formal.  Please note that all attendees MUST take the transportation provided by the University.  You can purchase tickets at: http://bridgeport.universitytickets.com

Announcements

SPB Elections

It's time to vote for your 2016-2017 Executive Board for the UB Student Programming Board!

The purpose of SPB is to:

  • Program co-curricular activities that are relevant to and satisfy the diverse UB student population
  •             Serve as a resource and collaborative partner to other student organizations and university departments
  •      To assist in the coordination and execution of campus programming to ensure a comprehensive calendar of events

Click here and vote: https://orgsync.com/136675/forms/194800  

If you have any questions, contact Kelli Meyer at kmeyer@bridgeport.edu.

SGA Elections

 

Senior Photos

Additional dates have been scheduled!

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 13th, 26th & 27th.

Sign up for your appointment online at: 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!

Class Rings

Attention students! Jostens will be on campus on Tuesday, April 26th from 11a-4p in the Library Lobby selling class rings.  For more information, you can visit their web site at: http://www.jostens.com/jewelry/college-jewelry.html

Executive Speaker Series

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

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!

Upcoming Events

Monday, April 11th, 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.

12:20 – 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.

7:07 – 10:00p.m. Founders Week: Cultural Jeopardy. Interactive jeopardy game for students to test their knowledge of different cultures. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 213/215.  Sponsored by Chi Upsilon Sigma Sorority, Inc.

8:00 – 9:30p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Sexology - Good Sex vs. Bad Sex. An open forum to evoke conversation about what constitutes good sex vs. bad sex, healthy vs. unhealthy. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Sexology.

8:40 – 10:00p.m. SGA Elections. Candidates for positions in SGA will be giving their campaign speeches. Social Room

Tuesday, April 12th, 2016

11:30a.m – 1:30p.m.  April Treats for UB Peeps. ALD will be selling treats that include marshmallows, Hershey’s and peeps. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by Alpha Lambda Delta Freshmen Honor Society.

11:30a.m. – 2:00p.m. National Grilled Cheese Day. Let’s celebrate the cheesy goodness of grill cheese during lunch at Marina. Sponsored by Sodexo.

12:00 – 1:30p.m. Sex Drinks. Mr. & Mrs. Sexology will be selling non-alcoholic blended drinks to promote their club and to refresh students and faculty. The HUB. Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Sexology.

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.

12:30 - 1:20p.m. Community Health Trivia. Test your knowledge learned from different Health Science courses. Dana, Room 129. Sponsored by Community Health Peer Educators.

7:07 – 9:00p.m. Know Your Voting Rights. Come Learn how women and other minorities fought for their voting rights and what voting rights are. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Chi Upsilon Sigma Sorority, Inc.

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

Wednesday, April 13th, 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.

1:00 – 2:00p.m. Lemonade Sale. Come get a refreshing glass of lemonade and/or slushies. Chaffee Circle. Sponsored by Build On.

2:00 – 4:00p.m. Smoothie Happy Hour!50% off all smoothies at FRESH TOSSED. Sponsored by Sodexo.

3:00p.m. UB Softball vs. Queen (N.Y). #WeAreUB

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. UB Softball vs. Queen (N.Y). #WeAreUB

5:00 – 8:30p.m. In-Formation. A comprehensive discussion on race and its relationship to public education in America. ABC, Littlefield Theater. Sponsored by Black Student Alliance.

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.

7:00 – 8:30p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Sexology - What’s Love Got to do with it? A fun improv skit to bring awareness to the issues of domestic violence, sexual assault and STD’s. We will be serving dinner at our event.John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Sexology.

8:07 – 10:00p.m. Founders Week: Expresso. Information about our organization. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 207/209. Sponsored by Chi Upsilon Sigma Sorority, 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 213/215.

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, rm. 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. Join us for our weekly meetings where we discuss upcoming events and work on our creative arts.  John J. Cox Student Center, Twisted Café.

Thursday, April 14th, 2016

11:00a.m. Point of Distribution Drill. Volunteers and student patients are needed for a practice drill at the University of Bridgeport.  The State of Connecticut is holding a POD exercise to train health workers and volunteers and we need students and volunteer “patients” to play a role! Contact Melissa Lopez at melissal@bridgeport.edu to volunteer.  Wheeler Rec Center. Sponsored by Student Health Services.

5:00 – 7:00p.m Stone Steak House. Join us for our elite, swipe event at dinner in Marina. Contact Dining Services to reserve your spot in advance! Sponsored by Sodexo.

7:07 – 10:00p.m. Founders Week: Cussie Social. Celebration with the sisters of CUS for 10 years at the University of Bridgeport. Light refreshments will be supplied. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 213/215. Sponsored by Chi Upsilon Sigma 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 15th, 2016

12:00 – 5:00p.m. W.E.A.C.T. Car Wash. We will be washing cars to raise money for events such as Showtime at the Apollo and also bringing the community and school together. Bryant Hall, Parking Lot.  Sponsored by W.E.A.C.T.

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.

2:00 – 4:00p.m. Know Your Rights. A conversation with students about their rights, and how to work effectively with law enforcement. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by Dean of Students.

2:30p.m. UB Softball vs. Goldey-Beacom.#WeAreUB

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.

3:00p.m. UB Softball vs. Goldey-Beacom.  #WeAreUB

6:22 – 10:00p.m. Yardfest. Yardfest is an event where different fraternities and sororities showcase their strolling abilities for a cash prize. ABC, Mertens Theatre. Sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho and Student Programming Board.

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

Saturday, April 16th, 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.

12:30 – 8:30p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Sexology: Sex Museum. Mr. & Mrs. Sexology will be taking a trip to the Sex Museum in New York City. Tickets are $15. You can reserve your spot in the Hub during lunch time Monday through Wednesday. Meet at the Clock Tower on Park Ave. Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Sexology.

5:30 – 9:00p.m. Afroganza. Afroganza is an African cultural night where ASA will showcase African culture, fashion, dance and food.  John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by ASA.

6:00p.m. Women’s Lacrosse vs. Dowling. #WeAreUB.

Sunday, April 17th, 2016       

12:00 – 2:00p.m. Intramural Cricket Tournament. Intramural Cricket Tournament Event for all who like to play cricket. Wheeler Rec Center, Court 2. Sponsored by Indian Student Association.

1:00p.m. UB Softball vs. Dowling.  #WeAreUB

3:00p.m. UB Softball vs. Dowling.  #WeAreUB

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.


**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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