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Greetings

Dear UB Family Members,
 
On behalf of the Dean of Students and the Office of Alumni & Family Engagement, we wish you a warm welcome from UB! As a parent or family member, you play an important role in the UB community. Your support and involvement on campus helps raise the value of your student’s experience, and ultimately his or her degree from the University. Our goal is to keep families informed, empowered and engaged, and serve as an extension of their student’s journey. Below are some of the many ways for UB families to get involved:

Volunteering at UB
Family members can contribute their expertise in mentoring, or helping in Admissions, Career Development, Academic Resource Center, as Athletics Boosters or via Community Service.

Act as Social Media Ambassadors
Represent families via various web-based blogs, message boards and social networking opportunities.

On Campus Events
Orientation and Homecoming are only a few of the many events on campus where families can make an impact. Hosting a Family Association “Family Dinner” at Homecoming where parents and students enjoy conversation, food and make connections; or by leading a breakout session “panel” led by family members (panel discussion topics focused on college life) and encourage family of new students to get involved.

Make a Gift
Your participation truly makes a difference. Making a gift of any size to the Annual Fund will make transformative impact on our students and campus life today!

In addition, we are looking for representatives for our Family Council. The UB Family Council is an advisory board of parents and family members, which provides essential leadership and philanthropic support to UB. If you are interested in learning more about the UB Family Council, please email us at family@bridgeport.edu or call 203.576.4133.

Have a safe and happy holiday season!

Best regards,

Craig Lennon
Assistant Dean of Students

Aimee Marcella
Executive Director, Alumni & Family Engagement

Top Stories

More than 2,000 celebrate their UB pride at Homecoming

More than 2,000 alumni, students, families, faculty, staff and friends came to the University of Bridgeport on October 6-8 for 2017 Homecoming, a record number for the annual three-day extravaganza!  Read more...

The Bauer Foundation gives $2.3 million to UB to support innovation center

UB has announced that it will begin renovations on Bauer Hall, home of the University’s new Innovation Center. The development of Bauer Hall is made possible by a $2.3 million donation to the school by Fairfield County philanthropists Mr. and Mrs. George Bauer.  Read more...

UB security guard and author Harry Bell gets his own day 

UB security guard Harry Bell, who has inspired hundreds of kids by providing them with coloring books and limitless positive thoughts, was honored when Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Bridgeport Mayor Joseph P. Ganim proclaimed November 26 to be “Harry Bell Day.”  Read more...

Bridgeport Men's Basketball Moves To Top Spot In The East Region 

After going 2-0 last week to raise its overall record to 8-1, the University of Bridgeport men's basketball team has moved into the top spot in this week's D2SIDA East Region Media Poll.   Read more...

Resources

Outstanding Service to Students Award

During this winter break, be sure to talk to your student about which UB faculty and staff members have made a positive impact on their college experience.  Then stay tuned for an email from the Dean of Students' office with a link to nominate these special UB employees for the first ever Outstanding Service to Student Award.  For more information, please email family@bridgeport.edu. 

Welcoming Your College Student Home for Break – What To Expect
by Vicki Nelson

"As college parents we worry about our student’s transition when she heads off to college. We know that it will be a big adjustment and that she will be facing challenges and undergoing changes. Sometimes, however, we forget that there will also be a big adjustment and some challenges when our college student returns home again for her first real vacation. Whether it is Thanksgiving break or winter break, the first longer visit home will be a time of readjustment and reaquaintance for everyone."  Read more...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service - January 15, 2018

Make it a day ON, not a day off!  The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is an event hosted around the country to celebrate the life and mission of the great Peacemaker. Working closely with Service for Peace, the University of Bridgeport organizes meaningful service projects around the greater Bridgeport area. Past projects include work at local food pantries, knitting for hospice care patients, visiting elderly care facilities, painting and more!  Registration for projects will open soon.  For more information, call UB Campus Activities and Civic Engagement at (203) 576-4274 or (203) 576-4487 or jenniftu@bridgeport.edu with any questions.

Dates to Remember

Final Grades Due: 12/18/17
PAI Classes Begin (New Students): 1/2/18
PAI Classes Begin (Returning Students): 1/8/18
Health Sciences Classes Begin: 1/8/18
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service: 1/15/18
Classes Begin: 1/16/18
Club & Activities Fair: 1/24/18

Support UB

Give to the Future

Your participation truly makes a difference. Making a gift of any size to the Annual Fund will make a transformative impact for your student and their peers. Annual Fund gifts provide the extra support that UB depends on to give our students a unique experience and provides immediate support for financial assistance, student programming, and faculty development, in addition to new facilities and opportunities for our community.

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