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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! Download the application here: 

http://www.bridgeport.edu/docs/StudentLife/Campus-Activities/SGA-Application.pdf

 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! 

Catholic Lenten Retreat

UB the Light of the World—Catholic Lenten Retreat (all students, faculty welcome)

THIS Wed, March 8th in Carstensen Hall, 3 pm-6:15 pm—1st room on left

Time for prayer/reflection, talks, Confessions, Rosary, Adoration—come prepare for EASTER!

Scribe Newspaper

The Office of the Dean of Students is now accepting applications for the 2017/2018 Editor-in-Chief position of The Scribe, the campus newspaper. The Scribe is published approximately one time a month during the school year (fall and spring semesters). 

Applicants must be UB undergraduate students, majoring in Mass Communication or a relevant field and previous experience in journalism is desired.  $750 per semester compensation will be provided to the successful candidate. Applicants must submit the following documents,via email as ONE FILE ATTACHMENT, to Dean Edina Oestreicher, deanofstudents@bridgeport.edu, by Friday, March 24, 2017:

1. Cover letter, showing your interest in the position and explaining why you are a good fit (one page).
2. Complete resume/CV, indicating your academic status and major at UB (two pages).
3. One writing sample, preferably for journalism purposes (750-1000 words). 

 Please contact Edina Oestreicher at deanofstudents@bridgeport.edu for a complete Editor-in-Chief job description and more details.

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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. Wake Up Monday. Join the Sensational Divas as they give out coffee and snacks to get UB students going on the first day of midterms. The Hub. Sponsored by Lambda Pi Upsilon, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc.

5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Bake Sale. Come out and support their efforts to raise funds for the National Convention. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by National Society for Black Engineers.

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.

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.

8:22 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Poodle Twerk Out/Workout. Come out to our gender-neutral Zumba session and have some fun while burning calories. Arnold Bernhard Center, Room 113. Sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.  

9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Coffee Break. Students can come out and purchase coffee and snacks. Wahlstrom Library, 1^st Floor. Sponsored by Business Club.

11:30 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. Linkedin Photoshoot. Come out and get professional photos taken! John J. Cox Student Center, Lobby. Sponsored by the Center for Career Development.

12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. Tie it Up. Come out and join us! The Hub. Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

12:20 p.m.- 1:20 p.m. Need a Resume? Come learn about the rules and etiquette of writing a resume with Career Development. Career Development will provide templates, ideas, and the do’s and don'ts of resume writing. Wahlstrom Library, Room 500A. Sponsored by Student Support Services (SSS).

5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Bake Sale. Come out and support their efforts to raise funds for the National Convention. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by National Society for Black Engineers.

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Gymnastics Meet. Purple Knights Unite! Come cheer the Gymnastics Team to victory. Wheeler Recreation Center, Field House. Sponsored by UB Athletics.

7:22 p.m. -9:00 p.m. Sip and Paint. Come out and tap into your artistic skills, and sip mocktails with the ladies of SGRho! $3 for students. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 213/215. Sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

8:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. General Meeting. Come out and join us as we take strides to create change!  John J. Cox Student Center, Room 207/208. Sponsored by BuildOn

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.

8:40 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. Carp Meeting. Come out and join the conversation! Carstenson Hall. Sponsored by Carp at UB.

 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Coffee Break. Students can come out and purchase coffee and snacks. Wahlstrom Library, 1^st Floor. Sponsored by Business Club.

11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Power Through Midterms. Feel free to join us! Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by Career Development.

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.

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Take a Break. Take a break from the stress of midterms and join us for free snacks. John J. Cox Student Center, Lobby. Sponsored by Dean of Students Office.

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.

5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Bake Sale. Come out and support their efforts to raise funds for the National Convention. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by National Society for Black Engineers.

7:22 p.m. -9:00 p.m. Naturho Sisters. Struggling to care for natural hair? Join us and learn the art of natural hair care! John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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. General Meeting. Come out, learn about different African countries, and embrace your roots. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 207/208. Sponsored by African Student Association.

8:45 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Global Affairs Society Meeting. The Global Affairs Society will be having their weekly event, featuring Dr. Robert Riggs giving a presentation: "Israel; the Only Democracy in the Middle East? Not Anymore. The Rise of Tunisia and the Arab Spring." Carson Hall, Room 152. Sponsored by Global Affairs Society.  

9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Coffee Break. Students can come out and purchase coffee and snacks. Wahlstrom Library, 1^st Floor. Sponsored by Business Club.

9:08 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. I am HER. To celebrate Women’s History Day, join us for a night of artistic expressions! John J. Cox Student Center, Knight’s End. Sponsored by We L.E.A.D.

12:20 p.m.- 1:20 p.m. Public Speaking. Learn techniques to be an engaging and intelligent speaker. Wahlstrom Library, Room 500D. Sponsored by Academic Advising Center (AAC).    

12:30 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. Meditation with Professor Buller. Join us and relax, unwind,and center yourself. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by UB Wellness Club.

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.

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.

8:07 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Dance Night. Enjoy a night of dancing and fun to finish off your midterms week. In addition, learn new dances with NALFO! John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc.

8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. General Meeting. Join us for our informative meeting regarding current events in the African American community. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Black Student Alliance.

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 International Center for Students and Scholars.

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.

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.

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.

8:30 p.m. Spurs vs. Warriors. Join us to watch these two NBA teams go head to head! John J. Cox Student Center, Game Room.