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October 30 - November 5, 2017

     

 

    

 
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Campus Announcements

  

Winter Intersession Classes and Registration

For the first time ever, UB will be offering Winter Intersession classes! Registration will begin on October 30th.  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

 

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

Upcoming Events
Monday, October 30th

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Empanada Sale. The Sensational Divas will be selling empanadas in order to promote cultural awareness with a little flavored treat to go. HUB, Marina Dining Hall. Sponsored by Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Inc.

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Job and Internship Search Workshop. Learn how to run a job or internship search effectively. Mandeville Hall, Room 301. Sponsored by Career Development.

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Halloween Partner Yoga. Dress up and join us for a fun session of 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. 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.

7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Bro Kode. Join us for a discussion about the codes of men and bros in everyday life. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 213/215. Sponsored by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Murder Mystery Dinner. Interact with performance cast members to solve a fictitious murder scene while having dinner! John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by the Student Programming Board.

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Trap and Paint. Enjoy the traditional sip and paint while embracing the culture of trap music. No alcoholic beverages will be served. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by the Fashion Merchandizing Club.

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

Tuesday, October 31st

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

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.

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.

7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. HSA Meeting. Join us to discuss upcoming events and ideas. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by the Haitian Student Association.

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. – 9:30 p.m. Kool Out. Join our Halloween-themed stress relieving program with fun games and candy. John J. Cox Student Center, Twisted Café. Sponsored by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

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.

8:00 p.m. 2nd Annual Haunted House. We've made Bodine spooky! Celebrate Halloween and get scared with your friends. 7th Floor, Bodine Hall. Sponsored by the Student Programming Board.

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.

Wednesday, November 1st

12:20 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. Sexual Assault Awareness. Each person who donates will receive a lifesaver and a blue ribbon. The Hub at Marina Dining Hall. Sponsored by the FYS Pre-Nursing School.

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.

12:20 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. SGA Meeting. Carlson Hall, Room 152/153. Sponsored by Student Government Association.

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, Room 205. 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.

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Fall Mason Jars. Students will get into the fall mood by making fall inspired mason jars. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Student Programming Board.

8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Kween Au Naturale General Meeting. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 213/215. Sponsored by Kween Au Naturale.

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Konversation for Change. Join a discussion about the social issues that black and brown people face every day in the United States. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Sexology Meeting. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Sexology.

Thursday, November 2nd

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sophomore Day. Sophomore students will learn about the variety of academic and leadership opportunities at UB. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by the Campus Activities and Civic Engagement.

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. Registration Prep and Student Planning. Understand the registration timeline, graduation requirements, how to search for classes and prepare for your faculty advisor meeting. Learn more about the new, online student planning software and how it can benefit you. Wahlstrom Library, Room 500C. Sponsored by the Academic Advising Center.

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.

7:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Blakk Economics. Informational program on helping build the economics of black people as a community. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

8:00 p.m. – 9:30 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.

8:30 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.

Friday, November 3rd

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

7:06 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Phitness with the Alpha. Join this workout program with the Mu Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. ABC Building, Room 113. Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Saturday, November 4th

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Delta Gems. Wahlstrom Library, 5th Floor. Sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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.

9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Super Saturday: Late Night Breakfast. Barnum Hall. Sponsored by Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards.

 
Sunday, November 5th

11:30 a.m. Chelsea vs. Manchester United Viewing Party. Come watch Chelsea go head to head with Manchester United! John J. Cox Student Center, Game Room. Sponsored by Campus Activities and Civic Engagement. 

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