Purple Knight Weekly
September 5 - 10, 2017

Event Highlights
Campus Announcements
Upcoming Events

Campus Announcements

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 Monday, Sept 11th at 3pm.

Student Spaceflight Experiments Program

Calling all undergraduate students! Do you want to be a part of UB history? Looking to have fun while building your resume and learning new skills? Sign-up to be a part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) Mission 12, a nationwide initiative that engages student teams led by a faculty team leader in the design of real microgravity experiments. UB is looking for 30-40 undergrad students to get involved. One UB experiment will be chosen to be part of the first UB payload to the International Space Station (ISS), and would launch on a space ferry from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station adjoining NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, in late Spring 2018. If you would like to participate, or receive more information about this research opportunity, please contact Dr. Jessica Nelson (jesnelso@bridgeport.edu) or Dr. Ruba Deeb (rubadeeb@bridgeport.edu) Come by our table in Marina Dining Hall on Tuesday to meet team leaders and find out more!

Voices: A Concert for Unity

September 10

Bus will leave UB at 4pm

Free

Plain White T's, Paul Shaffer, Suzanne Vega and many more acts. Transportation will be provided. Contact Jennifer Turner at jenniftu@bridgeport.edu to reserve your spot no later than Wednesday 9/6 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).

Rising Star Awards

The Rising Stars are the best and brightest of UB’s young alumni – those under the age of 40 who are excelling in their fields, leading and influencing others, and making a difference.

2017 Rising Stars:

Tijana Bokic ’06, ’08

Anika Joseph ’13

Tochukwu Mbiamnozie ’16

Adam Perez ’10

Constance Vickers ’11, ’15

These accomplished alumni, as well as the recipient of the 2017-18 Alumni Association Scholarship – Ashlica Malcolm ’18 – will be recognized at this elegant wine and cheese reception.

Thursday, September 7, 2017

5:30-7:30pm

Scheflhaudt Gallery

Invite your family, friends, fellow alumni, and help us celebrate the 2017 UB Rising Stars!

"Why be an employee when you can be a CEO?"

Come be a part of the Orientation Ceremony of the 'Student Entrepreneur Center'. A great platform for students with 'Business Ideas' to start their own company or become an asset at someone else's company. Talents of all majors are welcome. Students will also get a chance to meet one-on-one with our dedicated mentors who are pioneers in the startup business world, lawyers who will assist you in how to legally go ahead establishing one's company and a chance to interact with previous student entrepreneurs who successfully managed to start their own start-up/businesses.

Mark your calendars for:

September 7th, 2017
8:45pm
Mandeville Building Room 104.

Food and beverage will be served.

Kindly, RSVP to Mayank Nath (mnath@my.bridgeport.edu) to book your spot.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, September 5th

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Poster Sale. Pick out some new decorations for your room! Pedestrian Mall. Sponsored by the Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement.

11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Martial Arts Info Table. Did you know that you can take Martial Arts classes for credit? Stop by the table to find out how. Marina Dining Hall, HUB. Sponsored by Martial Arts Studies.

12:15 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. Student Government Association Table. Interested in running for an open position in the Student Government? Get more information to apply! Applications are due September 11^th. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by Student Government Association.

3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Student Government Association Table. Interested in running for an open position in the Student Government? Get more information to apply! Applications are due September 11^th. Marina Dining Hall, HUB. Sponsored by Student Government Association.

7:00 p.m. BuildOn Meeting. Our first club meeting of the semester! All are welcome. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by BuildOn.

7:00 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. AIC. Knight’s Field.

8:20 p.m. Zeta Game Night. Join the women of the Epsilon Phi Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. for a night of games and refreshments. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 207/209. Sponsored by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Wednesday, September 6th

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Whacky Wednesday: Goldfish Giveaway. Bring home a goldfish friend! John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by the Student Programming Board.

12:15 p.m. School of Business Welcome Back: Undergraduate Students. Join Dean Gibson as he welcomes members of the School of Business back for a new semester. Mandeville 107. Sponsored by the Ernest C. Trefz School of Business.

12:20 p.m. How to Read Your Syllabus. This workshop will help you understand and evaluate your course syllabus and decide whether the course is right for you. Wahlstrom Library, 500C. Sponsored by the Academic Advising Center.

4:30 p.m. Bible Study and Fellowship. Come learn about the Catholic faith. Carstensen Hall. Sponsored by the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life.

5:00 p.m. Women’s Soccer Tailgate. Join us for a barbecue before the Women’s Soccer Team takes on Southern! Game starts at 6:00 p.m. Knight’s Field. Sponsored by Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards.

Thursday, September 7th

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Involvement Fair. It’s important to get involved on campus! This is your chance to meet the leaders of clubs and organizations, and sign up to join. Wheeler Recreation Center. Sponsored by the Student Government Association and the Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement.

12:15 p.m. National Suicide Prevention Ribbon Sale. Purchase a ribbon to raise money and awareness. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by BuildOn.

12:20 p.m. Campus Student Employee Customer Service Training. All on campus student workers are invited to participate in customer service training. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by the Center for Career Development.

5:00 p.m. School of Business Welcome Back: Graduate Students. Join Dean Gibson as he welcomes members of the School of Business back for a new semester. Mandeville 104. Sponsored by the Ernest C. Trefz School of Business.

5:30 p.m. Rising Star Awards. The Rising Stars are the best and brightest of UB’s young alumni – those under the age of 40 who are excelling in their fields, leading and influencing others, and making a difference. ABC, Scheflhaudt Gallery. Sponsored by Alumni Relations.

7:00 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Southern. Knight’s Field.

Friday, September 8th

12:15 p.m. National Suicide Prevention – Take the Pledge. Join us as we raise awareness and try to prevent suicide. Take the pledge to get help for yourself or a friend if needed. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by BuildOn.

5:30 p.m. Meet the Greeks. Interested in joining a fraternity or sorority? Come see our nine Greek Letter Organizations perform and tell you about their organizations. ABC, Mertens Theatre. Sponsored by Greek Council.

7:00 p.m. Friendship Dinner. All are welcome for a night of dinner and fellowship. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by Bridges International.

Saturday, September 9th

4:00 p.m. Trip to Bryson Tiller Concert. Tickets are limited. Stop by room 228 in the Student Center (SPB Office) to purchase your ticket starting Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Tickets are $20 each and for students only. One ticket per student. Bus leaves the Park Ave clock at 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Student Programming Board.

7:00 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Merrimack. Knight’s Field.

Sunday, September 10th

4:00 p.m. Voices: A Concert for Unity. Plain White T's, Paul Shaffer, Suzanne Vega and many more acts. Transportation will be provided. Contact Jennifer Turner at jenniftu@bridgeport.edu to reserve your ticket by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday September 6^th. Bus leaves the Park Ave clock at 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by Student Programming Board.