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Purple Knight Weekly
December 4 - 10, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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  • Campus Announcements
  • Upcoming Events
 
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Campus Announcements

Driving Escort Program

The driving escort program hours will run from 7pm-3am on the dates below to coincide with the
extended hours for the library.

Monday, Nov. 27

Tuesday, Nov. 28

Wednesday, Nov. 29

Thursday, Nov. 30

 

Sunday, Dec. 3

Monday, Dec. 4

Tuesday, Dec. 5

Wednesday, Dec. 6

Thursday, Dec. 7

 

Sunday, Dec. 10

Monday, Dec. 11

Tuesday, Dec. 12

Wednesday, Dec. 13

Thursday, Dec. 14

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

 

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!

Upcoming Events
Monday, December 4th

11:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Red Cross Holiday Toy Collection. Collection of toys will be given to children in need. HUB at Marina Dining Hall. Sponsored by UB Red Cross Club.

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Army Table. Raising awareness of the United States Army. HUB at Marina Dining Hall.

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 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.

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Zumba. Enjoy a free dance 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.

8:22 p.m. - 10:22 p.m. Meet the Sisters.  Come meet and socialize with the newly inducted ladies of the Rho Alpha chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho.  There will be light refreshments. Student Center, Great Room.  Sponsored by the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. 

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! John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by the Student Programming Board.

Tuesday, December 5th

11:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Red Cross Holiday Toy Collection. Collection of toys will be given to children in need. HUB at Marina Dining Hall. Sponsored by UB Red Cross Club.

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.

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 upcoming events and ideas. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by the MALES.

7:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. CSA Meeting. Weekly meetings every Tuesday to 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.

Wednesday, December 6th

11:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Red Cross Holiday Toy Collection. Collection of toys will be given to children in need. HUB at Marina Dining Hall. Sponsored by UB Red Cross Club.

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. Sponsored by the Student Government Association.

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. 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. – 8:00 p.m. DIY Photo Ornaments. Guests will be able to take a photo and then put it right into a DIY photo frame or ornament. John J. Cox Student Center, Lobby. Sponsored by the Student Programming Board.

6:30 p.m. 13th Annual Holiday Concert. Ring in the holiday season with musical selections by our various performance groups! Admission is $5. ABC, Mertens Theater. Sponsored by UBMusic.

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Purple Knights Random Acts of Kindness Club Meeting. Come out and join us as we meet to talk about how we can showcase kindness around us. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Purple Knights Random Acts of Kindness Club.

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Health Awareness. Teaching young women and men about their health, safe sex, and how important it is to get checked when it comes to STDs. John J. Cox Student Center, Great Room. Sponsored by the Student Government Association.

8:00 p.m. – 11:45 p.m. Artistic Peace of Mind. A program on resiliency for mental health and awareness. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by the Sophisticated Love of the Artistic Mind.

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. Haitian Jeopardy. HSA welcomes you to Haitian Jeopardy. Bring your thinking caps and learn about Haitian Culture with us. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by Haitian Student Association.

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, December 7th

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.

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch and Other Drugs. Join us for a free lunch while learning about the dangers of opioid use. Sponsored by the Dean of Students.

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Christmas Toy Drive. We will be collecting donated toys for Christmas and give them to orphanage homes. John J. Cox Student Center, Social Room. Sponsored by the UB Red Cross Club.

7:00 p.m. Winter Holiday Celebration. Come and learn about the various religious holidays that are celebrated around the world during the winter season. All are welcome. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by the Office of Campus Activities and Civic Engagement and the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life.

7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Arabic Language Sessions. Learn about the Arabic culture through reading and writing in basic Arabic. Carlson Hall, Room 252. Sponsored by the Muslim 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. – 10:00 p.m. BSA Meeting. Join us for our informative and interactive meetings regarding current events in the African American community. John J. Cox Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsored by the Black Student Alliance.

Friday, December 8th

3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 6th Annual Red Kampaign. This is a fundraising event dedicated to raising awareness of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on campus. Wheeler Recreation Center, Hubbell Gymnasium. Sponsored by Black Student Alliance, Student Programming Board, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

6:00 p.m. “Why am I here? What is my purpose?” Discussion and Dinner. RSVP (203) 260 - 1830. Carstensen Hall. Sponsored by Unification Campus Ministry.

Saturday, December 9th

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.

 
Sunday, December 10th

3:00 p.m. $5 Movie Matinee. Join SPB for a pre-finals trip to the movies! Reserve your spot starting Tuesday, December 5th at 10:00 a.m. in Room 228 of the Student Center. Meet at the Park Ave Clock at 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Student Programming Board.

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