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Wednesday, October 25, 6:00-8:00pm

Two Roads Brewing Co., 1700 Stratford Ave., Stratford, CT

Alumni and students of UB’s online programs are invited to mix and mingle at this casual get-together at Two Roads Brewery!  Meet your classmates and professors IRL, network with fellow alumni, and enjoy great beer and pizza.  Register online to reserve your space!

For the first time ever, UB will be offering Winter Intersession classes! Registration will begin on October 30^th.  Meet with your academic advisor if you’re interested to see what classes are being offered.

Philosophy Committee

WIN A FREE T-SHIRT! 

The Philosophy Committee is having its 1st Annual T-shirt Design Contest! Open to Students and Faculty. Contest winner will receive a free T-shirt with their design on it! In addition, the winning design will be produced and sold throughout the year to UBCNM students and faculty. All profits from T-shirt sales will be reinvested into Philosophy Committee events which brings Naturopathic Medical philosophy to the forefront of our practice in fun and engaging ways.

Deadline is October 30th 

For information about submission and design guidelines please click here. You can also email any questions to eszeinba@my.bridgeport.edu

Volunteer Opportunities

Lights On After School

October 26^th

3:30-5:30 p.m.

Wakeman Boys & Girls Club

Volunteers are needed to work this fun after school even at Wakeman Boys & Girls Club at 2414 Fairfield Ave. If interested, please contact Jennifer Turner at jenniftu@bridgeport.edu

Wakeman Boys & Girls Club

Volunteer are needed to assist with the educational and recreational programs at Claytor Magnet Academy. Volunteers must commit to at least one day a week, 3:15-5:30 p.m.  If interested, contact Jennifer Turner at jenniftu@bridgeport.edu

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Halloween Grams. SLAM will be selling cake pops to the UB community and delivering them to the recipients on Halloween. Cake pop grams will cost $1 each. Marina Dining Hall, The Hub. Sponsored by the Sophisticated Love of the Artistic Mind.

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Vinyasa and Yin Yoga. Join us for a session of light exercise and yoga. This class is free for all students and faculty. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Purple Knights Random Acts of Kindness Meeting. Learn how to express or show more kindness to others on campus. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Purple Knights Random Acts of Kindness.

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Zumba. Enjoy a free dance session with Chelsea. This class is free for all students and faculty. ABC Building, Room 113. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Breast Cancer Awareness. Learn the myths and facts about having or treating breast cancer. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. UB Gospel Choir Rehearsals. ABC Building, Room 110. Sponsored by the UB Gospel Choir.

8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Women’s Trivia Night. We will be playing a trivia game about women’s history. The winning team wins a basket full of fun female products. John J. Cox Student Center, Twisted Café. Sponsored by Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Inc.

9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. SPB Meeting. We need your help creating the events that will live in your memories forever. Join us, give feedback and have fun! John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by the Student Programming Board.

11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Health Fair Teasers. We will be passing out teasers during lunch for the Health Fair. Marina Dining Hall, The Hub. Sponsored by Student Health Services.

11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Bake Sale. Help us fundraise and learn about our current project! Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by Coffee from the Farms.

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. International Talent and Fashion Show Auditions. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by International Center for Students and Scholars.

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Naturopathic Christian Fellowship. END Hall, Room 106. Sponsored by UBCNM NSGA.

12:20 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. Budgeting for College Students. Guest speakers from Lifebridge Community Services will be presenting on innovative ways to budget. All who attend will have a chance to win gift cards and UB swag! Food will be provided. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society.

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Restorative Yoga Flow. Join us for a session of light exercise and yoga. This class is free for all students and faculty. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.

5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Health Fair Teasers. We will be passing out teasers during dinner for the Health Fair which is on Thursday. Marina Dining Hall, The Hub. Sponsored by Student Health Services.

6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Global Girls Rising. Join us as a panel of Returned U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers and current professionals share their international field work stories and experiences working on girls rights issues such as equality, child marriages, sexual and gender based violence, identity, equal access to education and more. ABC Building, Art Gallery. Sponsored by the College of Public and International Affairs.

6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. M.A.L.E.S. Meeting. Join us to discuss future events and community services. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 207/209. Sponsored by Men Achieving Leadership Excellence and Success.

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Fashion Merchandising Club Meeting. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by the Fashion Merchandising Club.

7:22 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Look Beyond the Stereotypes. Learn about the stereotypes that people face and how we can become united by seeing past them. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

 7:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. CSA Meeting. Students will come together to brainstorm fundraising ideas and possible collaborations. John J. Cox Student Center, room 207/209. Sponsored by the Caribbean Service Association.

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. UB Ballroom Dance Team Practice. Members will learn a variety of ballroom dances for future competitions. ABC Building, Room 110. Sponsored by the UB Ballroom Dance Team.

8:20 p.m. – 9:20 p.m. Informational. Learn about Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and what it takes to join the organization. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by the Epsilon Phi Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ASA Meeting. Find out more about the African Student Association and our upcoming events. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by the African Student Association.

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Minister’s Seminar. Carstensen Hall, Fellowship Hall. Sponsored by the Unification Campus Ministry.

11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Health Fair Teasers. We will be passing out teasers during lunch for the Health Fair. The Hub at Marina Dining Hall. Sponsored by Student Health Services.

11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Coffee Hour: Colombia. Colombia, located in South America, exports aromatic coffee and enthusiastic soccer fans!  This event will highlight the festivals, music, food, traditional clothes and more. Come and experience Colombian culture! John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room.  Sponsored by International Center for Students and Scholars.

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. UB Got Talent Tryouts. Students will get a chance to showcase their talents to the SPB e-board for the upcoming talent show. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by the Student Programming Board.  

12:20 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. Meditation with Professor Oropall. Join us for a session of light exercise and yoga. This class is free for all students and faculty. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.

1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Victim's Advocacy. Victim’s advocacy for intimate partner violence and for sexual assault support. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the Title IX Office.

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Yoga with Professor Oropall. Join us for a session of light exercise and yoga. This class is free for all students and faculty. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. SGA Take Over. SGA takeover is an event for students to come and voice their opinions about things happening here at the University of Bridgeport. It is also an opportunity for students to learn about services that we have here on campus. This week the Academic Advising Center will talk about their mentoring program, and how they can help students here at the University of Bridgeport. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by the Student Government Association.

5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Health Fair Teasers. We will be passing out teasers during dinner for the Health Fair which is on Thursday. Marina Dining Hall, The Hub. Sponsored by Student Health Services.

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Carving Out a Good Time. Students will be able to decorate pumpkins by carving and painting them. There is an admission fee of $3 dollars and $5 dollars if students want treats/food. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by the UNICEF, Student Programming Board and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. DIY Clothing. Fashion Merchandising Club will be hosting a DIY event to make clothing. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 213/215. Sponsored by the Fashion Merchandising Club.

8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Kween Au Naturale General Meeting. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 207/209. Sponsored by Kween Au Naturale.

8:07 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. eXpresso Informational. Come and experience a unique organization as the first independent Latin sorority. Wahlstrom Library, 500A. Sponsored by the Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc.

8:45 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Global Affairs Society General Meeting. Join us for our Global Affairs Society meeting to discuss interesting international issues. Carlson Hall, Room 152. Sponsored by the Global Affairs Society.

9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Girl Talk. We will be discussing relatable topics such as economic, social or interpersonal issues. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Queen Network.

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Health Fair. Wheeler Recreation Center. Sponsored by Student Health Services.

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Breast Cancer Awareness and Ribbon/Keychain Sale. CSA will be selling ribbons and keychains for $3 to raise awareness for those who have passed, have battled with breast cancer in the past or are struggling currently with this illness. Wahlstrom Library Lobby. Sponsored by the Caribbean Service Association.

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Power Yoga with Guided Relaxation. Join us for a session of light exercise and yoga. This class is free for all students and faculty. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.

12:20 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. Math Club Presentation: "About Analyzing Fluorescence Decays: A Study in Exponential Fitting". Dr. Romano will be presenting a research talk over the data analysis of fitting time-resolved fluorescence decay spectra with exponential functions and the equipment used to perform this task.  It also will touch upon the different types of fluorescence decay spectra that can be measured at the picosecond timescale. Pizza will be served! Dana Hall, Room 123. Sponsored by Math Club.

12:20 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. Metabolic Disease Research Lecture. Dr. Drosatos, from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, will give a lecture. Dana Hall, Room 107. Sponsored by the Biology Club.

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. LinkedIn Workshop. Learn benefits of LinkedIn and how to build a strong profile. Mandeville Hall, Room 301. Sponsored by Career Development.

7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Phirst Take. Join the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha as we get together for the coming NBA season with heated discussions. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Arabic Language Session. Learn about the Arabic culture and heritage, as well as how to read and write in basic Arabic. Carlson Hall, Room 252. Sponsored by the Muslim Student Association.

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Halloween Social. Join Business Club, Student Programming Board, Marketing Club, and Biology Club for a night of Halloween related activities. Halloween experiments, music, drinks, food, contests and much more. Celebrate Halloween with your fellow students. Let's make memories together. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by the Business Club, Marketing Club and Student Programming Board.

8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. UB Ballroom Dance Team Practice. Members will practice for upcoming competitions. ABC Building, Room 110. Sponsored by the UB Ballroom Dance Team.

8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. BSA Meeting. Join us for our informative and interactive 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. - 3:00 p.m. UB Got Talent Tryouts. Students will get a chance to showcase their talents to the SPB e-board for the talent show. Students Center, Social Room.  Sponsored by Student Programming Board. 

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. “Why am I here? What is my purpose?” Discussion and Dinner. Carstensen Hall. Sponsored by Unification Campus Ministry.

7:00 p.m. Silent Library. Student Center, Social Room. Try not to make a sound as our contestants try the most outrageous challenges.  Based on the famous TV show.  Sponsored by Student Programming Board and Black Student Alliance.

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.  Open Mic Night. Perform your heart out at SLAM’s first open mic night of the semester! Student Center, Knight’s End.  Sponsored by the Sophisticated Love of the Artistic Mind.

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Bible Study. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Bridges Bible Study.

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Vinyasa and Yin Yoga. Join us for a session of light exercise and yoga. This class is free for all students and faculty. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.

2:00 p.m. Trip to Six Flags Fright Fest. Thrills and chills await! This trip is sold out. Those who have tickets make sure to RSVP here: https://knightlife.bridgeport.edu/event/1620985. Meet at the clock at 2:00 p.m. at the corner of Park and University. Sponsored by Student Programming Board and Black Student Alliance.