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We Are One - Photo Contest

 The International Center for Students and Scholars, together with Office of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards, Student Financial Services, & the Office of the Registrar, will be hosting a Photo Contest Coffee Hour on April 6, 2017 as a part of UB’s International Festival Week (April 3 – April 8, 2017). The theme of the photo contest is: “We Are One.”We are inviting students, staff, and faculty of UB to join in the contest and submit your photos that represent, to you, our common human spirit which is shared across all countries and cultures.  We are looking for photos that speak to you about the things we all share as people of any culture, and that bring us together as a diverse world community.

 Don’t miss your opportunity to share your thoughts and photos! Email your photo along with a 3-4 sentence description to us at internationaloffice@bridgeport.edu. All submissions must be received by March 29, 2017to be included in the contest! All photos and descriptions will be displayed and voted on as a part of our Photo Contest Coffee Hour on April 6, 2017.

  UB 2nd Annual Business Plan Competition

 Every successful business starts with a plan. 

If you've got the determination and drive to create your own company, here's your chance to win a share of prizes and turn your dream into a reality at the 2nd Annual UB Business Plan Competition.

Join us at The Kick-Off event, to be held March 21st, Mandeville Hall, Room 107 from 12:20pm-1:30pm. Lunch will be provided. 

Pre-registration is required and may be completed online at https://www.back-offices.com/ub

Tuesday, March 21, 2017: Business Plan Orientation Meeting, Mandeville Room 107 from 12:20pm-1:30pm. Pizza will be provided

 Wednesday, March 22, 2017: Business Week Begins

 Wednesday, March 22, 2017 - Final day for UB Business Plan Submissions - https://www.back-offices.com/ub

 Thursday, March 23, 2017 - Business Plan Finalist Notified via Email

 Friday, April 7, 2017- UB Business Plan Competition - Additional details to Follow

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! 

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.

UB Offices on Social Media

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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12:20 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Motivation. Come out and discover ways to achieve your goals. Wahlstrom Library, Room 500D. Sponsored by Academic Advising Center (AAC).

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Using Other People's Ideas in Your Writing. What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing? Students will learn how to use each of these techniques properly in their writing. Mandeville, Room 18. Sponsored by Academic Advising Center (AAC).

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.

8:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. UB Wildin Out Auditions. Are you a comedian? Then it is your time to shine! Come out and audition. On the other hand, maybe you like to walk around and look cute. We need wildin out girls/boys too! John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by S.L.A.M and Student Programming Board.

9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. SPB Elections Speeches. Come out and hear the candidates for next year’s executive board present their platforms. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Student Programming Board.

12:15 p.m. Careers in Health Resume Workshop. Are you planning on applying to grad schools in the health field? Do you need help creating or revising your resume? Do you know what “key words” to use to attract employers? Join us to find out how to market yourself in the field. University Hall, Activity Room. Sponsored by the Society for Minority Health Professionals.

12:20 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. SGA Tabling. Come out and receive promotional giveaways. The Hub. Sponsored by Student Government Association.

6:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m. March Madness. Come out and watch the movie “The Hunting Ground.” Mandeville Hall, Room 104. Sponsored by Title IX Services.

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

8:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. UB Wildin Out Auditions. Are you a comedian? Then it is your time to shine! Come out and audition. On the other hand, maybe you like to walk around and look cute. We need wildin out girls/boys too! John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by S.L.A.M and Student Programming Board.

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.

8:30 p.m. -11:00 p.m. SGA Speeches. Come listen to the candidates running for office for the 2017-2018 term. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room.Sponsored by Student Government Association.

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CPT Information Session. If you are interested in participating in an internship or co-op during your studies at UB, please come to our CPT Information Session to learn about the requirements, the authorization process, and how to find an internship opportunity. Wahlstrom Library, Discovery Pavilion. Sponsored by International Center for Students and Scholars.

11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. STD/HIV Testing. Testing makes us stronger! Free for students.  First come, first served. Student Health Services.

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Pie an Upsilon. We bring you the opportunity to pie your favorite Upsilon in the face! Come and enjoy this fun, stress-relieving event. The Hub. Sponsored by Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity Inc.

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Business Week Kick-Off. Info sessions featuring various School of Business Clubs/Activities. Mandeville Hall, Lobby. Sponsored by Trefz School of Business.

12:20 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Explore the world of post-secondary education! Students will be given the opportunity to learn about the process of applying to graduate schools, the choices they have for post-secondary education, and they will be provided with the tools needed to be successful in applying to schools. Wahlstrom Library, Room 500A. Sponsored by Student Support Services (SSS)

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.

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).

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.

7:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Linkedin Workshop. Are you LinkedIn? Come out and join the vast number of professionals using social media to their career advantage. Mandeville Hall, Room 301. Sponsored by Career Development.

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

8:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. UB Wildin Out Auditions. Are you a comedian? Then it is your time to shine! Come out and audition. On the other hand, maybe you like to walk around and look cute. We need wildin out girls/boys too! John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by S.L.A.M and Student Programming Board.

8:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m. UB Hidden Figures Banquet. Poetry stimulates the mind and captivates the listener. In honor of Women’s History month we want to acknowledge the women on campus that work hard, while enjoying performances. Join us for an evening of excellence! John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by Student Programming Board and We L.E.A.D.

8:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. General Meeting. Come 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. Weekly Meeting. Join us for meetings and to discuss current events affecting our world. Carson Hall, Room 152. Sponsored by Global Affairs Society.  

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. International Coffee Hour: Game On! Join us for an afternoon of gaming, and enjoy a free lunch and coffee! Take a break to challenge your friends to one of many popular American board or quiz games that will be offered for play at the event. A discussion about problem gambling and risky behaviors, together with available campus and off-campus resources for students and staff, will also be provided during the Coffee Hour. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by International Center for Students and Scholars.

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Trail Mix Sale. Students can purchase goodies to get them through the day! Please come out and support. The Hub. Sponsored by Business Club.

12:20 p.m.- 1:20 pm. Spring Ahead to Finals. Finals Week is 5 weeks away. Plan ahead to avoid last minute stress. Wahlstrom Library, Room 500B. Sponsored by Academic Advising Center (AAC).

12:30 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. Meditation with Professor Buller. Join us to 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.

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Should I Withdraw From This Class? What does withdrawing from a course mean for me? Students will learn about the withdraw process and when and why to use it. Mandeville, Room 18. Sponsored by Academic Advising Center (AAC).

6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Dean’s Cup: Ping Pong & Air Hockey Tournament. Come challenge other members of the UB community in Ping Pong and Air Hockey to see who is the best on campus! Barnum Hall Lounge. Sponsored by the Office of Housing, Residential Life, and Community Standards.

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Faculty Research Day. Join members of the UB community for 2017 UB Faculty Research Day! Attend this premiere academic event to learn about the diverse array of research undertaken by faculty and assisted by students. Poster presentations will begin the day, followed by a keynote address, “Beyond the Scholarship of Discovery–Opportunities for Academic Research,” delivered by featured speaker Donald H. Sebastian, Ph.D. Further discussion and awards will round out the afternoon. ABC, Schelfhaudt Gallery and Littlefield Recital Hall.

12:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. Beyond Diversity. Come and discuss the important ways to successfully work in diverse communities. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by Residential Life, Housing and Community Standards.

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 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.

7:09 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Laugh for a Cause Comedy Show. Join us as we bring awareness to a birth deficiency called ‘Fibular Hemi Melia’. Comedians from the tristate area will show up and make you laugh! John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc.

9:45 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. International Women’s Day: Walk for Her. Come out in support of empowering women everywhere. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by Student Government Association.

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Dean’s Cup Competition: The Finals. Come on the final day of Dean’s Cup in various challenges including Tug of War, Bubble Soccer, Water Balloon Dodgeball and more! Get as many points as possible to be crowned the Best Community on campus. Hall v Hall and this year for the first time Commuters get to compete and see who gets bragging rights and goes home as champions. Food will also be served at the end for all participants. Meet at Marina Park Circle. Sponsored by the Office of Housing, Residential Life, and Community Standards.

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.