How can I encourage my student to get more involved in campus activities?
What kinds of activities are offered for students?
Why should my student get involved?
What kind of community service opportunities do you offer?
How can I encourage my student to get more involved in campus activities?
UB has over 45 clubs and organizations; the clubs range from dance
groups to multicultural organizations, academic clubs, martial arts and
all that lies in-between. If there is a club that a student is
interested in, that is not currently recognized, it is easy to start a
new club chapter. Information on starting a club is located in the
Campus Activities and Community Service Office in the John J. Cox
Student Center in room 117. Please visit our website:
http://www.bridgeport.edu/pages/2236.asp
What kinds of activities are offered for students?
UB offers many activities each week sponsored by the various clubs and
organizations. The activities on campus include, but are not limited
to: movies, lectures, games, dance lessons and multicultural nights as
well as fashion shows and Pajama Bingo! UB is in a great location being
so close to New York and Boston. We plan trips to see Broadway shows,
cultural and historical sites as well as professional athletic games
such as Knicks and Celtics games.
Why should my student get involved?
“Research shows that students who are involved with at least one campus
organization are more likely to graduate from that school! Being
involved on campus helps students make important connections to the
university community” (Astin, 1975 and 1993; Hossler, 1984; Tinto,
1993).
Getting involved will also help your student make friends, develop
leadership skills, pursue professional interests and have fun in a
variety of events.
What kind of community service opportunities do you offer?
Community service is a great opportunity for students to give back to
the community as well as make strong connections. UB works with a
variety of non-profit organizations both in the greater Bridgeport area
and reaching out past our own community. We work with the Salvation
Army, American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity as well as local
schools, nursing homes, shelters and food banks. Additionally, students
have the opportunity to participate in our annual Alternative Spring
Break trip. Recent trips have included volunteering with Native
American children in Arizona, building homes with Habitat for Humanity
in Washington and Texas and assisting with Hurricane Katrina rebuilding
efforts in New Orleans.