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Purple Knight Weekly
November 20 - 26, 2017

 Be an Orientation Leader - Applications due today!

We are accepting applications for New Student Orientation Leaders.  If you are a dynamic person that wants to help welcome new students to UB, this job is perfect for you. 

Students from all backgrounds and majors are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please click here (https://knightlife.bridgeport.edu/submitter/form/start/144254) to apply.  Applications are due on November 20th.  Please contact Craig Lennon clennon@bridgeport.edu for more information.

 

 

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  • Campus Announcements
  • Upcoming Events
 
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Campus Announcements

  

Save the Date

2017 Dental Hygiene Student Poster Session

Come and learn about topics the dental hygiene students have been researching in their DHYG 302 Instructional Strategies course!

Date: Tuesday, December 5th, 2017

Time: 4:30 to 7:00 pm

Location: University of Bridgeport, Arnold Bernhard Center,

Schelfhaudt Art Gallery, 84 Iranistan Avenue, Bridgeport, CT

CE: 3 credits, no cost

For information and to register call: Ms. Addie Gant (203-576-4138) or agant@bridgeport.edu

 

Winter Intersession Classes and Registration

For the first time ever, UB will be offering Winter Intersession classes! Registration is currently underway.  Meet with your academic advisor if you’re interested to see what classes are being offered.

 

Student Entrepreneur Center

 

Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2018  - $300,000 in Prizes.

Calling Students & Recent Grads

 

The Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2018 is a worldwide search for early stage technology-enabled solutions and services that can enable economic development and/or benefit society and/or the environment. This challenge is open to individuals and teams of students or recent alumni from any college or university.

More info here, https://cisco.innovationchallenge.com/cisco-global-problem-solver-challenge-2018

 

Global Student Entrepreneur Awards: GSEA

 

The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is the premier global competition for students who own and operate a business while attending college or university. Nominees compete against their peers from around the world in a series of local and/or national competitions in hopes to qualify for GSEA Finals.  If you are a student with a business that has generated $500.00 in income, then apply now.

 

More info here, http://gsea.org/

Upcoming Events
Monday, November 20th

9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. UB NSNA Bake Sale. UB’s National Student Nurses Association will be selling delicious delicacies. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by the National Student Nurses Association.

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. SGA Meeting. Carlson Hall, Room 152/153. Sponsored by the Student Government Association.

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Open Level Vinyasa Yoga. Join us for a free session of light exercise and yoga. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Dinner. The Student Programming Board is hosting a dinner for all students to celebrate Thanksgiving together and enjoy each other’s company. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by the Student Programming Board.

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Zumba. Enjoy a free dance and work out session with Chelsea. Open to all students and faculty members. ABC Building, Room 113. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.

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

9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. SPB Meeting. We need your input in creating the events that will live in your memories forever. Join us, give feedback and have fun! Sponsored by the Student Programming Board.

Tuesday, November 21st

9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. UB NSNA Bake Sale. UB’s National Student Nurses Association will be selling delicious delicacies. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by the National Student Nurses Association.

12:20 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. Yoga & Meditation. Come join us for a free session of light exercise and yoga. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.

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

7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. HSA Meeting. Join us to discuss upcoming events and ideas. John J. Cox Student Center, Great 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 213/215. 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.

Wednesday, November 22nd

Closed – Thanksgiving Break

Thursday, November 23rd

Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday, November 24th

Closed – Thanksgiving Break

Saturday, November 25th

Closed – Thanksgiving Break

 
Sunday, November 19th

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