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Student Programming Board Elections!

The Student Programming Board is looking for their 2017 - 2018 executive board and chair positions.  If you are interested in being a part of UB's largest event planning/campus programming organization, fill out the application here: http://orgsync.com/113435/forms/247728

Applications are due my Friday, March 10th at 12:00pm (noon).

  Student Government Association

 Do you want to become a student leader and take part in the decision making process for the University? Well this is a great leadership opportunity, that you will greatly benefit from! In SGA you will be the voice of the student body and the liaison between the administration and the students. And guess what? Applications are out for ALL Student Government positions!

 Apply now! Email sga@bridgeport.edu or stop by the office for an application! 

 Application are due to the SGA Office, Room 117 of the John J. Cox Student Center by Friday, March 10th at 5pm.

Scholarships Available

Could you use an extra $1,000 toward your UB education?  Of course you could!

Applications for the UB Phi Kappa Phi Chapter “Love of Learning” Scholarship are now available!

Students must have earned between 45-60 credits and have a minimum 3.5 GPA

For more information and to apply, please go to https://bridgeport.awardspring.com/

Applications are due by March 20, 2017

Many other scholarships are also available at https://bridgeport.awardspring.com/ so be sure to check it out! 

UB's 41st Annual International Festival (Saturday, April 8)

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Are you interested in participating in this year's International Festival?  Then wait no more!

We are looking for people to:

WELCOME THE AUDIENCE at the main event by parading their country’s flag

DECORATE tables/booths to showcase different countries and offer a sample of cultural gourmet delicacies

offer an ACTIVITY from their homeland (for example: henna, tea ceremony, calligraphy, bead-making)

PERFORM in the Festival's showcase event on Saturday, April 8 (for example: dance, sing, juggle, play music, fashion ensemble ... represent your country!)

We want YOU to be an integral part of this exciting event … share and celebrate your culture, food, traditions and talents with the rest of the UB and Bridgeport community!

To sign up to participate in the Festival on April 8, please click here.

We look very much forward to having you join us for this amazing annual event!

Mardi Gras Celebration 2017

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ukrainian American Club Lower Hall

279 Kings Drive, Southport, CT

You’re invited (just off I-95 in Southport!) to celebrate Fat Tuesday in style at the 8^th Annual UB Mardi Gras celebration, hosted by alumnus Kenneth A. Graham, Esq. ’71.  Enjoy great music, festive New Orleans cuisine by Queen Zuri restaurant, free soft drinks, and cash bar.  Free parking on site!

Register online: http://give.bridgeport.edu/mardigras2017

Ash Wednesday

 ASH WEDENSDAY MASS AT 12:30 THIS WED, MARCH 1ST IN THE GREAT ROOM –all the way down the left hall in the Student Center.  Father Elio will hear Confessions at 12:15 and also after Mass…prepare for Easter by starting Lent right!  God bless you!  For more info, call Sr. Auriesville at 203-330-8409

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Join the University of Bridgeport Student Financial Services Group 

for the most up to date information regarding Financial Aid!

Learn more about:

Filing your FAFSA

Financial Aid Deadlines

Scholarship information

Payment plan details and deadlines

Information on loan requirements, and repayment options

Financial Aid Nights/Workshops for students and families

https://www.facebook.com/groups/UBSFS/

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12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Day 1: Crown. Join the Sensational Divas as they educate UB students on how to keep themselves healthy in all aspects as they prepare for midterms. The Hub. Sponsored by Lambda Pi Upsilon, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc.

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Heart Health Week. Come out and join our heart health campaign and increase your awareness! The Hub. Sponsored by Office of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness. Join us as we raise funds and spread awareness to this rare disease. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by Biology Club.

12:20 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. In You Own Words: How to Avoid Plagiarism. Students will learn general citation tips (APA, MLA) and ways to avoid plagiarism. Wahlstrom Library, Discovery Pavilion. Sponsored by Wahlstrom Library.    

6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Zumba. Summer bodies are made in the winter! Come out and have fun burning calories! Arnold Bernhard Center, Room 113. Sponsored by UB Wellness Club.

7:08 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pearly Whites. Oral health is integral to personal appearance. Come out and learn about how to properly maintain oral health. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

8:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Gospel Choir. In our weekly meetings, the gospel choir will have rehearsals. If you enjoy singing, come out and join us. Arnold Bernhard Center, Room 110. Sponsored by UB Gospel Choir.

8:06 p.m. -9:06 p.m. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Spring Informational. Join us as we bring awareness to the campus about our organization. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. SPB General Board Meeting. Come out and discuss campus events and student involvement. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Student Programming Board.

12:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. Day 2: Heart. Join the Sensational Divas as they educate UB students about how to keep themselves healthy in all aspects as they prepare for midterms. The Hub. Sponsored by Lambda Pi Upsilon, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc.

12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. Heart Health Week. Come out and join our heart health campaign and increase your awareness! The Hub. Sponsored by Office of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards.

12:20 p.m.- 1:20 p.m. Pie a Purple Knight. Come out and pie a one of your favorite UB faces! The Hub. Sponsored by Alternative Spring Break.

12:20 p.m.- 1:20 p.m. Assessing myself for the future! In this session, students will be given access to a variety of career assessments that will help guide their future. Students will be asked to explore their interests, values, and goals in order to have a clear understanding of who they are in order to make more informed decisions. Wahlstrom Library, Room 500A. Sponsored by Student Support Services (SSS).                      

12:20 p.m.- 1:20 p.m.What's My Grade In This Class? Students will learn how to calculate and keep track of their grade and use that information to make good decisions. Wahlstrom Library, Room 500B. Sponsored by Academic Advising Center (AAC).

3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Manage Stress with Everyday Mindfulness. Need help dealing with your stress? Learn what to expect from mindfulness, how it differs from relaxation, and how simple techniques can be woven into your everyday life to improve your emotional and physical well-being. Wahlstrom Library, Room 416. Sponsored by Academic Advising Center (AAC).

5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Executive Speaker Series. Join the School of Business as Executive Charles Firlotte shares his expertise! Mandeville, Lobby. Sponsored by School of Business.

7:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Job and Internship Search Workshop. All college students need work experience! Come out and learn to look out for a job or internship. Dana Hall, Room 130. Sponsored by Career Development.

8:08 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Mirror, Mirror on the Wall. Come out for our session on building women’s self-confidence! John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

8:30 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Weekly Meetings. Join our discussions on women’s empowerment and other current events affecting society. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by We L.E.A.D.

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Day 3: Solar. Join the Sensational Divas as they educate UB students about how to keep themselves healthy in all aspects as they prepare for midterms. The Hub. Sponsored by Lambda Pi Upsilon, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc.

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Ash Wednesday Catholic Mass. Come celebrate the start of Lent. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Campus Ministry.

12:20 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. Meditation. Join us and relax, unwind,and center yourself. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by UB Wellness Club.

12:20 p.m.- 1:20 p.m. Genetics of Immunology. Come out to hear a presentation from UB’s very own alum, Dusan Bogunovic ‘04 and enjoy a slice of pizza! Dana Hall, Room 107. Sponsored by Biology Club.

12:20 p.m.- 1:20 p.m. Classroom Engagement: Why can't I stay awake in this class? Students will learn how to get the most out of each class by being learning tips to stay engaged in the course and how to interact with the instructor. Wahlstrom Library, Room 500B. Sponsored by Academic Advising Center (AAC).  

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Henna Tattoos. Come out and get free Henna tattoos! John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Student Programming Board.

3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.What's My Grade In This Class?? Students will learn how to calculate and keep track of their grade and use that information to make good decisions. Mandeville, Room 18. Sponsored by Academic Advising Center (AAC).

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Yoga with Professor O. Join the journey of stress reduction while maintaining physical health. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by UB Wellness Club.

6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. Break before Break. Come out and support this group of students in their efforts to make a change. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Alternative Spring Break.

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Kween Au Naturale General Meeting. Come out and join us!  John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by Kueen Au Naturale.    

8:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. ASA General Meeting. Come out, learn about different African countries, and embrace your roots. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 207/209. Sponsored by African Student Association.

8:45 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Weekly Meeting. Join us for meetings and discuss current events affecting our world. Carson Hall, Room 152. Sponsored by Global Affairs Society.  

9:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Club Meeting. Join us for our bi-weekly meetings to discuss sexual health topics and plan events for the semester. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Sexology.   

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Day 4: Root. Join the Sensational Divas as they educate UB students about how to keep themselves healthy in all aspects as they prepare for midterms. The Hub. Sponsored by Lambda Pi Upsilon, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc.

12:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. Club Transitioning Training. Club leaders will learn how to begin the processes of passing the torch. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 213/215. Sponsored by Campus Activities and Civic Engagement.

12:20 p.m.- 1:20 p.m. Being safe in a changing world! The Center for Family Justice will discuss ways to be safe in a changing world where there are many laws that students are unaware of around sexual assault and domestic violence. Wahlstrom Library, Room 500A. Sponsored by Student Support Services (SSS).        

12:20 p.m.- 1:20 p.m. What Comes After My Introduction? Students will learn how to develop effective body paragraphs to complete clear papers. Wahlstrom Library, Room 500B. Sponsored by Academic Advising Center (AAC).           

12:20 p.m.- 1:20 p.m. Interview Workshop. Learn how to be successful in your next interview. Career Development staff members will go over practice questions, preparation tips, and interview etiquette. Wahlstrom Library, Discovery Pavilion. Sponsored by the Center for Career Development.

3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. How to begin a Research Paper. You've just been assigned a research paper and don't know where to start.  This workshop will focus on the steps needed to begin a research assignment and develop a timeline for completion. Mandeville, Room 18. Sponsored by Academic Advising Center (AAC).           

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Power Yoga with Relaxation. Join us and relax, unwind,burn calories and center yourself. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by UB Wellness Club.

7:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. Just don’t stare, help make it stop. Join us in the fight to make a difference in the life of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and increasing personal awareness. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by BuildOn.

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Open Mic Night. Come out and join us for a night of art and great performances. John J. Cox Student Center, Twisted Cafe. Sponsored by S.L.A.M.

8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Church Service. Come out and here the word of God from a guest speaker and enjoying sing by the Gospel Choir. Let us fellowship together! Arnold Bernhard Center, Littlefield Theater. Sponsored by UB Gospel Choir.

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Ballroom Practice. Like to dance? Team members will practice and teach routines to other members and new comers in hopes of competing against other colleges. Arnold Bernhard Center, Room 110. Sponsored by UB Ballroom Team.

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ICSS VITA Tax Clinic. Calling all international students! Come out and receive tax preparation assistance. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by the International Center for Students and Scholars.

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. International Festival Auditions. Come out and show us your skills! If you don’t have an audition time, contact Kelli Meyer at kmeyer@bridgeport.edu. Arnold Bernhard Center, Littlefield Theater. Sponsored by the International Center for Students and Scholars.

4:00 p.m. Women’s Lacrosse vs. Georgian Court. Purple Knights Unite! Come cheer the Women's Lacrosse Team to victory. Knights’ Field. Sponsored by UB Athletics.

6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Friendship Dinner. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by the Bridges Church.

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Bible Study. Come out and join us for bible study in Mandarin and English. Mandeville, Room 218. Sponsored by Bridges Bible Study.

7:09 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Dispatch The Truth, Part 2. Join us for the second party of “Dispatch the Truth.” A panel of professionals will come in and inform UB students on police brutality and current injustices. Arnold Bernhard Center, Littlefield Theater. Sponsored by Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity Inc.

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Ballroom Practice. Like to dance? Team members will practice and teach routines to other members and new comers in hopes of competing against other colleges. Arnold Bernhard Center, Room 110. Sponsored by UB Ballroom Team.

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Vinyasa/Yin Yoga. Join yoga instructor, Sharron, for a free Vinyasa and Yin Yoga mix class. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by UB Wellness Club.

3:00 p.m. Ping Pong and Foosball Tournament. Compete for a chance to win a gift card! John J. Cox Student Center, Game Room. Sponsored by Campus Activities and Civic Engagement.

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Bible Study. Come out and join us for bible study in Mandarin and English. Mandeville, Room 218. Sponsored by Bridges Bible Study.

6:30 p.m. Monster Jam @ Webster Bank Arena. Tickets are $5 for students, $10 for guests. Meet at Webster Bank Arena. Sponsored by Student Programming Board.

2017 East Coast Conference Women’s Basketball Championship

Semifinals 

12:00 p.m. - NYIT/RWC vs. No. 1 Queens
2:30 p.m. - UB/STAC vs. No. 2 Molloy

2017 East Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Championship

Semifinals 
5:00 p.m. - UDC/DAE vs.  No. 1 St. Thomas Aquinas
7:30 p.m. - QC/UB vs. No. 2 Molloy