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Hult Prize

The Hult Prize challenge isn’t about inventing the energy systems of the future but making a plan to deploy the innovations, that already exists in the form of tens of thousands of prototypes, patents, and pilot projects, at scale by listening closely to customer needs, designing scalable business models, and executing plans that are capable of transforming the lives of 10 million people through the use of energy. The challenge focuses on six principal dimensions: Connectivity, Education, Agriculture, Water, Health, and Mobility.

What’s Next?

1. Form a team of 3-4 UB students
2. Brainstorm an idea that aligns with the challenge
3. Register online at hultprizeat.com/bridgeport by November 27th, 2017
4. Give a 5-minute pitch on December 3rd, 2017

The top three UB teams will win cash. First place winner will also represent our university in the regionals in Boston and will have a chance to win $1 million in seed money.

Check out last year’s finals at the United Nations Headquarters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnQixQJhp2w

Contact us at aabaza@my.bridgeport.edu, we can answer your questions, send you the needed materials and connect you with a mentor.

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/

Homecoming

To the over 2,000 UB alumni, students, families, faculty, staff, and friends who showed their Purple Knight Pride on October 6-8, thank you for making Homecoming Weekend such a great success!  We are always looking for feedback, so please tell us about your experience by filling out a brief survey.  Click here to view photos from the weekend - be sure to tag yourself and your friends - and don't forget to follow us on Facebook for updates! Lastly, we hope you can join us next year, October 5-7, for Homecoming 2018!  Mark your calendars now!

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. Monday Matters. Support the Alternative Spring Break program in their fundraising efforts by buying pizza at the Fire Engine Pizza Company. 2914 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605. Sponsored by Alternative Spring Break.

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Health Professions Week Informational. Stop by the HUB to learn about the Society of Minority Health Professionals as the kick off their Health Professions Week. Marina Dining Hall, HUB. Sponsored by the Society of Minority Health Professionals.

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. L Breathing Workshop. Doctor Brock will facilitate an experimental workshop teaching L breathing technique that he created and developed. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.

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.

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Zumba Class ABC Building Room 113. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.

7:06 p.m. – 8:06 p.m. Are You Smarter Than An Alpha? Students will test their knowledge by going head to head with a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated on various topics. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.

7:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Zumba with the Zetas. Come join the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated as they Zumba in the Dark with Hector Rosa! ABC Building, Room 113. Sponsored by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.

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.

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Health Professions Week. Stop by the HUB to learn about the Society of Minority Health Professionals. Marina Dining Hall, HUB. Sponsored by the Society of Minority Health Professionals.

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. UBCNM NGSA – Naturopathic Christian Fellowship. Bible based fellowship. Eleanor N. Dana, Room 106. Sponsored by the UBCNM NSGA.

12:20 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. SGA Town Hall Meeting. Mandeville Hall, Room 3. Sponsored by the Student Government Association.

12:20 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. Resume Workshop. Get tips on how to fix your resume, or even start building your resume. Mandeville Hall Room 104. Sponsored by the Accounting Society

12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CPIA – Multimedia Campaign. The Publicity Methods class will present their final media kit to their client. Arnold Bernard Center, Tower Room. Sponsored by CPIA.

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.

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Make A Choker DIY. The Fashion Merchandising Club and Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority will teach others how to make personalized jewelry, and give them another way to jazz up any outfit. John. J Cox, Room 213/215. Sponsored by the Fashion Merchandising Club.

6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. M.A.L.E.S. Meeting. Join us to discuss upcoming events and ideas. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Men Achieving Leadership, Excellence and Success.

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Freshman Success Hour. Almost done with your first semester at UB? Let’s talk about it. Enjoy fun activities, win raffle prizes and have some dessert! Bodine Hall, Lobby Lounge. Sponsored by Academic Advising Center.

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity Informational. The Abakua Chapter of Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity Inc. presents the last Rum and Salsa Fall informational, open to all undergraduate men at the University of Bridgeport. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by the Lambda Sigma Upsilon Fraternity, Incorporated.

7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. LinkedIn Workshop. Learn the importance of LinkedIn and how to build a strong profile. Mandeville Hall, Room 301. Sponsored by Career Development.

7:06 p.m. – 8:06 p.m. The N Word. The brothers of the Mu Phi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated will be hosting a discussion on a controversial topic: the N Word. How does it make you feel? Who should use it? How should it be used? John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.

7:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. CSA Meeting. Weekly Meetings every Tuesday will give students the opportunity to come together and brainstorm fundraising ideas and possible collaborations. John J. Cox Student Center, Room 207/209. Sponsored by the Caribbean Student Association.

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. UB Ballroom Dance Team Practice. Students will learn a variety of ballroom dances for future competitions against other universities. Arnold Bernard Center, Room 110. Sponsored by the UB Ballroom Dance Room.

8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ASA Meeting. Come 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.

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Health Professions Week. Stop by the HUB to learn about the Society of Minority Health Professionals. Marina Dining Hall, HUB. Sponsored by the Society of Minority Health Professionals.

11:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Bake Sale. The Alternative Spring Break program will be selling baked goods in order to raise enough funds for their trip in March. Wahlstrom Library, Lobby. Sponsored by the Alternative Spring Break.

11:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.  The Art of Robotics & Applications. A one of a kind presentation organized by IEEE students. This is on the current state of the Robotics applications. Carlson Hall Room 153. Sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.

12:20 p.m.  – 1:20 p.m. Finals Prep. Students will learn specific study and time management techniques to master finals, manage stress, and avoid burnout. Wahlstrom Library, Room 500C. Sponsored by the Academic Advising Center.

12:20 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. Beginner’s Meditation. Relax and meditate with Professor Oropall. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.

12:30 p.m. Translating Your Student Worker Experience. As a student worker you learn many valuable professional skills. Learn how to translate these skills into your future career, and market your experience to land your dream job or internship.  This workshop is highly encouraged for all students working on campus. Wahlstrom Library, Discovery Pavilion. Sponsored by Career Development.

1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Title IX Victims 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. Relax and do yoga with Professor Oropall. John J. Cox Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  The Gentleman’s Fair.  An event that aims to educate, support, and integrate individuals on campus with regards to hygiene, time management, self-improvement, integrity, and self-exploration. Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by M.A.L.E.S.

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Cultural Game Night. Students will get together to play cultural games with each other and learn about different cultures. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by the Student Programming Board.

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.

8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Take Back Our Neighborhood. Have you ever wondered why more and more condos are popping up and only Black and Latino Neighborhoods are changing.  Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.

8:07 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Expresso. Come and experience a unique organization as the first independent Latin Sorority. Find out what it takes to be a sister of CUS. Library, Room 500A. Sponsored by Chi Upsilon Sigma.

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Power Yoga. Student Center, Commuter Lounge. Sponsored by the UB Wellness Club.

12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.  School of Business Town Hall. Get updates on ongoing projects/issues senators have taken on as well as provide feedback. Mandeville Room 107. Sponsored by SGA

12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Arts & Sciences Town Hall. The Senator and Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences will be hosting the last town hall of the year. Come and share your ideas as well as concerns.  Dana Hall, Room 129. Sponsored by SGA

12:20 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. Heart for Hope at UB. Come paint a clay heart and create hope, one heart at a time. The Hub. Sponsored by SGA.

12:20 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. Mathematical Models of Cancer. Dr. Natalya Romanova, from the Belarusian State University will speak about the mathematical models for the estimation and predications of cancer dynamics. Dana Hall, Room 107. Sponsored by the Biology Club.

7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Arabic Language Sessions. Sessions about basic Arabic, a foreign language for non-Arabic Speakers. Includes basics about how to read and write in addition to a background on Arabic culture and heritage. Carlson Hall, Room 252. Sponsored by MSA.

7:20 p.m. – 9:20 p.m. Tea with the Zeta’s. Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. for tea and celebration of the holiday season. Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Gospel Explosion. A special church service to commemorate the end of the semester with singing and worshipping God together before finals. ABC, Littlefield Recital Hall. Sponsored by the UB Gospel Choir.

8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. BSA General Meeting. Join us for our informative and interactive meetings regarding currents events in the African American community. Student Center, Room 207/209.  Sponsored by BSA.

9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Da Basement. UB Rappers, can you spit? If you feel like you got the bars come out to Slam’s Da Basement to showcase your talents on the mic! Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by SLAM.

9:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Phamily Pheud. Go head to head with your friends in a game show modeled after the popular TV game show. Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and Student Programming Board.

2:00 p.m. Trip to Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Kick off the holiday season with the famous Rockettes! Tickets are $15 for students, $20 for guests, $30 for faculty/staff. Tickets go on sale beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 28^th in Room 228 of the Student Center. Bus leaves from the clock on Park Avenue

3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Back Country Jazz Classes. ABC Building, Room 210. Sponsored by

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friendship Dinner. Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by Bridges.

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Bible Study. Join us as we study the bible in Mandarin and English. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Bridges.

8:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. Neophyte Presentation. Join us as the newly inducted ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. present themselves as new members. Chaffee Circle. Sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Snowfall Ball. Come socialize and learn to dance the basic steps of ballroom dancing. Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by UB Ballroom Dance Club.

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Open Level Vinyasa 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.

1:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. American Int’l.  Hubbell Gymnasium.

7:06 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Stroll Like An Alpha. Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Ugly Christmas Sweater Social. Come get in the spirit of the holidays rocking your best ugly Christmas sweater. University Hall, Activities Room. Sponsored by Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards.