Parr, Morris wed Aug 9, 2008
A graduate of Juneau-Douglas High School and the University of Bridgeport, she is a probation officer for the Johnson Youth Center ... He is also a University of Bridgeport graduate. (Juneau Empire)
BHS teacher mourned Aug 9, 2008
Mrs. Zguzenski said that, in particular, her son "always wanted to be like Mr. Fowler, whom he had as a science teacher through the co-op program that Wamogo had with Litchfield High School." Mr. Zguzenski graduated from Wamogo High School in Litchfield and then earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Florida Southern College and a master's degree in education from the University of Bridgeport. Mr. Luizzi said that BHS guidance counselors have been available since Wednesday morning to discuss... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Shelton High School business teacher promoted to housemaster position Aug 2, 2008
Skerritt, 45, received his bachelor's degree from Central Connecticut State University and his master's and sixth-year certificate in educational leadership from the University of Bridgeport. He held a number of leadership positions in a several businesses before returning to school to obtain his teaching certificate. (Valley News, CT)
Volleyball Honored By AVCA For Success in The Classroom Jul 31, 2008
The Panthers were one of just 39 NCAA Division II schools to receive the honor, joining the University of Bridgeport as the only East Coast Conference representatives on the list. Adelphi set schools record for wins in a season (27) and longest winning streak (11) during the 2007 season. (Aupanthers.com)
Plainville hires Marc Wesoly to be new boys hoops coach Jul 29, 2008
Wesoly graduated from Mitchell College and has a masters degree from the University of Bridgeport. He graduated from Plainville High in 2002. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Memorial Service for Former Baseball Assistant Slated for Wednesday Jul 22, 2008
He also worked as assistant women's basketball and baseball coaches at the University of Bridgeport. An All-State outfielder in high school, Marro attended UB on a baseball scholarship. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
'Stratford Star' Names New Editor Jul 13, 2008
A New Jersey native, Kovach graduated from the University of Bridgeport in 1987. His first job in journalism was as sports editor of the Darien News-Review, a post he held from July 1987 to March 1988. (MediaWeek.com)
College student helps provide dental care on island where clean water is scarce Jul 4, 2008
Ms. Mendes will be a senior this fall at the University of Bridgeport, which sent eight students and two teachers to the clinic for that week ... Ms. Mendes, 21, said that the team from the University of Bridgeport spent alternating days at the clinic and then at schools and neighborhoods in Roatan, an island that is located about 35 miles from the mainland of Honduras. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Eppinger to retire from guidance office after 42 years serving BHS students Jun 21, 2008
He said that he had just finished a master's program in guidance counseling at the University of Bridgeport shortly before he landed the positions at BHS. Mr. Eppinger said that Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) in Danbury and the University of Connecticut (UConn) at Storrs usually attract the highest number of BHS graduates. "It is close by, and it is relatively inexpensive," Mr. Eppinger said of WCSU, which has enhanced its reputation over the recent years by rebuilding its midtown... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Bill Finegan, 91; was architect of big band sounds Jun 10, 2008
In the years following the breakup of the Sauter-Finegan Orchestra, Mr. Finegan wrote music for commercials and taught, including at the University of Bridgeport. He also wrote and arranged, notably with vocalist Carol Sloane, saxophonist Sonny Stitt, and the Mel Lewis Ensemble in the '80s. (Boston Globe)
Kevin ArmstrongINSIDE HIGH SCHOOL Apr 19, 2008
Encouraged by his older brother, Verne Jr., who played college basketball at the University of Bridgeport, Lance changed games. "We were grooming him to be a tennis player, but then he continued to grow," Goulbourne's father says. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Gibbs College Closing; Students Look To Finish Degrees Apr 13, 2008
The University of Bridgeport, Post University and St. Joseph College appear interested in helping, said Jonas Zdanys, the state's associate commissioner for higher education and chief academic officer. Zdanys is also working with the community college system, though transfers there may be difficult. (FOX61, CT)
Baseball Falls to Bridgeport, 3-2 in 14 innings Apr 7, 2008
Bridgeport, CT - The Adelphi University baseball team traveled to Bridgeport, Connecticut to take on East Coast Conference (ECC) foe the University of Bridgeport. The Panthers tied the game at two in the top of the ninth, but could not complete the comeback, falling 3-2 in 14 innings. (Aupanthers.com)
Baseball Drops 12-1 decision to Bridgeport Apr 6, 2008
Garden City, N.Y. - The Adelphi University baseball team played host to the University of Bridgeport in East Coast Conference action on Saturday, April 5 on William J. Bonomo Memorial Field. The Purple Knights scored four runs in the top of the first and the Panthers could not recover, falling 12-1. (Aupanthers.com)
Baseball Schedule Changes for April 5 and 6 Apr 5, 2008
Garden City, N.Y. - The Adelphi University baseball team was scheduled to play the University of Bridgeport in a doubleheader in Bridgeport, Connecticut on April 5. Due to weather concerns the Panthers will host Bridgeport on April 5 at 2:00 pm in a single game and travel to Bridgeport on April 6 to play the doubleheader. (Aupanthers.com)
Murphy’s passion displayed in hotel Mar 31, 2008
With that indelible imagery implanted in his youth it might have been just about marking time until he graduated with a bachelor s degree in Fine Arts and Cinema from the University of Bridgeport, Conn. Los Angeles meant working in film for more than a decade. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Eagles exec named president of Real Salt Lake Mar 18, 2008
Manning is a former soccer player and a member of the Hall of Fame at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. Real Salt Lake is building a stadium in Sandy, a Salt Lake City suburb. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Women's Basketball Bumped By Bridgeport, 76-62 In ECC Quarterfinals Mar 6, 2008
- The Adelphi University women's basketball team fell to the University of Bridgeport, 76-62, in the quarterfinals of the East Coast Conference (ECC) Tournament tonight at Harvey Hubble Gymnasium. The Panthers finish the season 14-14 overall, while the Purple Knights improve to 17-11 and advance to Saturday's semi-final round. (Aupanthers.com)
East Coast Conference Names Richard Byrd Rookie Of The Week Mar 6, 2008
5 assists in a 2-0 week against the University of Bridgeport and LIU -C.W. Post. He had eight points, four rebounds and two assists against Bridgeport, and 18 points, five rebounds and three assists against #18 C.W. Post. (Aupanthers.com)
Adelphi Women Travel To Bridgeport for ECC Quarterfinals Mar 4, 2008
Garden City, N.Y. - The No.5 ranked Adelphi University women's basketball team will travel to No. 4 the University of Bridgeport on Wednesday, March 5, in the quaterfinal round of the East Coast Conference Tournament at 7:00 p.m.. The University of New Haven earned the top seed for the upcoming championship tournament, presented by Baden. (Aupanthers.com)
Adelphi Women Edge C.W. Post, 55-52 Mar 2, 2008
They are tentatively slated to face the University of Bridgeport. Game time to be determined. (Aupanthers.com)
Men's Basketball Moves Past Bridgeport, 73-67 Feb 28, 2008
Garden City, N.Y. - The Adelphi men's basketball team played host to the University of Bridgeport on Wednesday, February 27 in Woodruff Hall. Adelphi used a hot start to build an 39-29 halftime edge and held on for a 73-67 win. (Aupanthers.com)
Adelphi Women Fall Short Against Bridgeport, 65-63 Feb 28, 2008
Garden City, N.Y. - The Adelphi University women's basketball team overcame a 31-23 half-time deficit, but ran out of time in a late rally to fall to the University of Bridgeport, 65-63, on Wednesday night at Woodruff Hall. The Panthers fall to 13-13 on the season and 11-8 in the ECC. The Chargers, improve to 15-11 and 12-7 in the league. (Aupanthers.com)
Last Game In Woodruff Hall To Be Webcast By CSTV Feb 26, 2008
The women (13-12, 11-7) are tied for fourth with the University of Bridgeport. Woodruff Hall was built in 1929 as a recreational facility for the then all-women's institution. (Aupanthers.com)
Byrd Earns ECC Rookie of The Week Honors Feb 26, 2008
Adelphi returns to action on Wednesday, February 27 against the University of Bridgeport at 7:30 pm in Woodruff Hall. (Aupanthers.com)
Men's Basketball Slips Past Dowling, 68-64 Feb 24, 2008
Adelphi returns to action on Wednesday, February 27, playing host to the University of Bridgeport at 7:30 pm in Woodruff Hall. (Aupanthers.com)
Donald Miklus, finance director, dies at 67 Feb 22, 2008
Miklus began his career as an accountant with the city of Bridgeport, after graduating from the University of Bridgeport in 1962 with a B.S. in accounting. Miklus was also president of the Tri-Town Teachers Federal Credit Union based in Westport. (Westport Minuteman, CT)
Charlie Stand; considered legend of high school diamond Feb 21, 2008
Charles J. Stand played baseball at Milford High School and at the University of Bridgeport, graduating from both, and for Harwich in the Cape Cod League. Then he returned to Milford to begin a long career as a physical education teacher and multisport coach. (Boston Globe)
'Limerence' makes the heart grow far too fonder Feb 7, 2008
Wakin knew Tennov at the University of Bridgeport but didn't assist in her research. Over the past year, however, he and graduate student Duyen Vo of Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven have begun screening for limerence, which they liken to obsessive-compulsive disorders and addiction behavior. (USA Today -- News)
Stevens, Parr to wed Feb 2, 2008
A graduate of Juneau-Douglas High School and the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut, she is an education program assistant for the state of Alaska. The groom is the son of Pat Stevens (deceased) and John Stevens. (Juneau Empire)
Falcons Take to the Road Jan 26, 2008
The host school Brown University will compete along with MIT, the University of Bridgeport, and West Chester University ... Breaking Down the Purple Knights Last week in a tri-meet at Yale, the University of Bridgeport took second with a score of 185. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Pioneers and Bobcats Set for 50th Meeting on the Hardwood Jan 26, 2008
Sacred Heart has faced just two other programs as many times as Quinnipiac, the University of Bridgeport (51) and the University of New Haven (52). - Over her last four games, freshman guard is averaging 20. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
'My hobbies are loving people' Jan 25, 2008
She received a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from the University of Bridgeport. Richardson said she took electives in weaving while at the University of Bridgeport; however weaving has been a lifelong passion. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Women's Basketball Falls Short At Bridgeport, 65-62 Jan 20, 2008
Bridgeport, CT - The Adelphi University women's basketball team fell to the University of Bridgeport, 65-62, on Saturday afternoon at Harvey Hubble Gym. The Purple Knights improve to 8-8 and 5-4 in the ECC, while the Panthers drop to 7-8 and 5-3 in the conference. (Aupanthers.com)
Bryd Leads Men's Basketball Past Bridgeport, 67-60 Jan 20, 2008
Bridgeport, CT - Adelphi freshman scored 17 points off the bench, as the Panthers outscored the University of Bridgeport Purple Knights, 20-10, over the final 6:03 of the game, as Adelphi rallied to post a 67-60 East Coast Conference men's basketball victory in Bridgeport, Connecticut on Saturday afternoon. With the win, Adelphi is now 9-6 overall and 6-3 in conference play. (Aupanthers.com)
Men's Basketball Grounds The Golden Lions, 82-66 Jan 17, 2008
Adelphi returns to action on Saturday, January 19 when they travel to Bridgeport, Connecticut for a 3:00 pm match-up with the University of Bridgeport. (Aupanthers.com)
Fit Week at the JCC Jan 6, 2008
Dr. Botwick is an instructor in botanical medicine at the University of Bridgeport and is an expert in preventive dietary and lifestyle counseling, menopause, gastrointestinal disorders and pediatrics with special needs. The lecture will feature techniques of how and why you eat certain foods and the importance of what you eat for weight loss and disease prevention. (Ivorytown Beacon, CT)
Slow start, strong finish for VelajUB freshman earns Rookie of the Year honors in ECC Dec 1, 2007
The explosive forward was recently named the East Coast Conference's Rookie of the Year after helping to lead the University of Bridgeport to a 14-6-1 mark and its first NCAA Tournament appearance. Velaj, who finished second on the team with 15 goals and 34 points, was named to the All-ECC team. (Stamford Advocate)
'McGee Milers' raise funds for autism society, new wellness center Nov 21, 2007
As part of his master's degree in education from the University of Bridgeport, Reich has been assisting Plona as a student teacher. He wants to teach elementary school, maybe at McGee. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Volleyball Advances to ECC Semis With, 3-1, Win Over Bridgeport Nov 8, 2007
Garden City, N.Y. - The Adelphi volleyball team hosted the University of Bridgeport in the first round of the East Coast Conference (ECC) tournament on Wednesday, November 7. The second seeded Panthers prevailed, 3-1 over the seventh seeded Purple Knights. (Aupanthers.com)
Women's Soccer Places Five on All-Conference Team Nov 6, 2007
The teams were announced Sunday at the conclusion of the ECC women's soccer tournament championship at the University of Bridgeport. Senior earned first-team honors, after leading the Panthers in assists (4). (Aupanthers.com)
College Notes3 former area stars honored Oct 28, 2007
Velaj, a redshirt freshman at the University of Bridgeport, was named East Coast Conference Player and Rookie of the Week after scoring all five UB goals in a pair of wins. Velaj had two goals in a victory against Adelphi and three in a road win over St. Thomas Aquinas. (Stamford Advocate)
Swimmers Set Two More Records, Beat NJIT Oct 28, 2007
Sacred Heart will host their first meet of the season Saturday when they swim against Manhattan and the University of Bridgeport. The event starts at 1:00 pm. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
• Colleges Break Records Again Oct 25, 2007
3 percent at the University of Bridgeport - which has overcome past financial troubles, hired faculty and renovated buildings - and 9 ... Among the success stories is the University of Bridgeport, which had been on the verge of bankruptcy and had seen its enrollment drop from a high of 8,900 in 1970 to a low of 1,300 in the 1990s, said University of Bridgeport President Neil Salonen. (FOX61, CT)
Volleyball Clips Concordia, 3-0 Oct 24, 2007
Adelphi returns to action on October 25 when they travel to Bridgeport, Connecticut to take on the University of Bridgeport. (Aupanthers.com)
6 enter Fairfield County Sports Hall of Fame Oct 23, 2007
Bruce Webster, who won 549 games during his 34-season tenure as the coach of the University of Bridgeport men's basketball team, was also named to the J. Walter Kennedy Community Service Wing ... Since his retirement in 1999, Webster has received several honors such as his 2003 induction into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame, having his name affixed to the basketball court at the University of Bridgeport in 2005 and the presentation of a Gold Key from the Connecticut Sports Writers'... (Stamford Advocate)
Obituaries -- Oct. 18, 2007 Oct 20, 2007
He studied and received a bachelor of music degree from Boston University, and earned both a master's degree and a sixth year certificate of studies in guidance from the University of Bridgeport. Mr. Klotz began his career in education by returning to teach instrumental music in the Bridgeport Schools from 1957-1970. (Stratford Star, CT)
Police expand recruit search Oct 20, 2007
Advertisement Officers have attended career seminars recently at Fairfield University, Central Connecticut State University, the University of Bridgeport, and University of Connecticut at Storrs, Lt. Daniel Allen said. Reynolds and Officer Robert McKiernan, who are working on the effort, said they are accentuating a department that offers a mixture of big city and small town police work, and a wealthy, relatively safe community that nonetheless deals with its share of serious crime and other... (Greenwich Time)
Career builderDress for Success provides clothing, support for women to land jobs Oct 15, 2007
She is pursuing a bachelor's degree in social sciences at the University of Bridgeport and recently launched a motivational speaking business, Restoring Broken Vessels, which helps women coming out of domestic violence situations ... Powell has maintained her job at CT Works for several years and is studying for her bachelor's degree in criminal justice and human resources at the University of Bridgeport. (Stamford Advocate)
ODU's Deb Polca to be Enshrined in Saint Francis Athletics Hall of Fame Oct 9, 2007
Prior to her time at SFU, Polca was an assistant professor of physical education and head women's basketball coach at the University of Bridgeport. She also taught physical education and coached women's basketball at Villa Maria Academy in Erie, Pa. (Odusports.com)
100-Calorie Snack Packs: Just For The Lazy? Oct 9, 2007
Marquette, who teaches nutrition at the University of Bridgeport, said one of the biggest problems with the snack packs are that people don't just stop at one pack. "People start thinking, 'It's OK; it's only 100 calories,'" she said. (WNBC.com, NY)
A change after making change happen Oct 7, 2007
"We are grateful for his leadership and commitment during this period of unprecedented growth." Muradian holds an accounting and management degree from Johnson University, a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Iowa Wesleyan College, a Master of Scence degree in psychology from the University of Bridgeport and a doctorate in public administration from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Before joining CMHA, he held administrative positions in mental health organizations... (New Britain Herald, CT)
Your Incredible Neighbors: GVCCC executive loves community interaction Sep 30, 2007
and in 1990, a master s degree in counseling-human resource development from the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Conn. She has worked as a career counselor for the YWCA of Greater Bridgeport and, afterward, as a career counselor for a faith-based family and vocational service in Louisville. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Before crash, 'It was the best night of our lives' Aug 25, 2007
" Both schools offered grief counseling sessions Friday, and Pandiscio said FHS will have counselors available for students Monday as incoming freshmen are attending orientation. Landry was a 2006 graduate of Terryville High School who had completed a year of study at the University of Bridgeport. He was enrolled in accounting courses at Tunxis Community College in Farmington, however, for the coming year. He worked at Drywall Unlimited in Unionville. "He was extremely popular, very nice and... (New Britain Herald, CT)
• 4 Lives Cut Short Aug 25, 2007
Even as Landry attended the University of Bridgeport, he would still stop by basketball practices and was in the stands at nearly every Terryville home and away basketball game, always in the middle of a crowd of friends, Principal Michael Cerruto said. Landry worked for a Farmington drywall company this summer and had just transferred to Tunxis Community College to take accounting classes. (FOX61, CT)
Orange softball ace strikes out leukemia Aug 13, 2007
Current University of Bridgeport baseball coach John Anquillare helps with her hitting while renowned pitching coach Joe Musante has the task of helping the star become so again. Musante was supposed to work with Katie last year before she came down with AML. They have had a handful of lessons and Musante likes her work ethic to try to improve rapidly. (New Haven Register, CT)
Obituaries -- Aug. 9, 2007 Aug 11, 2007
He graduated from Bassik High School, the University of Bridgeport and Wentworth Institute of Technology. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy in the Korean Conflict. (Easton Courier, CT)
Rocky Hill resident honored as Ambassador for Peace Aug 4, 2007
Saturday 04 August, 2007. Connecticut held the honor of being the final state, completing the entire Tour across the country. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
Monroe Democrats Endorse Buzi Jul 28, 2007
" Former First Selectman, Karen Burnaska, agreed that Mr. Buzi's experience is very important. "After the fine job Tom did as a member of the Jockey Hollow Building Committee, I knew he had the right experience and leadership skills to appoint him to the Masuk High School Renovation Committee," she said.Mr. Buzi has served the town of Monroe in various capacities. He is the current chairman of Monroe's Capital Projects Committee, chairman of the Masuk High School Building Committee (which was... (Voices, CT)
Ah, b-ball in July, and a coach dares dream of future glory Jul 22, 2007
Hall will need to replace the scoring of White, who earned All-Scholastic honors for New Mission during its championship run last season and will play for the University of Bridgeport next season. Hall will join returning starters Niesha Kelley and Bianca Flores, who have been playing for travel teams in tournaments all over New England. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Movie mania and waiting Jul 20, 2007
He wouldn't even say if Lawrence was in the trailer right then or in the Hummer with tinted windows that came and went, apparently to transport the actor back and forth to a nighttime shooting scene at the University of Bridgeport (UB). The guard said Lawrence had mingled with a few fans at the same location earlier, before evening fell. (Bridgeport News, CT)
Obituaries -- July 5, 2007 Jul 4, 2007
William graduated from the University of Bridgeport with a bachelor's degree in business and marketing. For over 30 years he has taken pride in creating and maintaining his own business ventures, especially his housing properties. (Easton Courier, CT)
Chinese language classes catching on in state Jun 29, 2007
Several of the teachers at CLSC live in Bridgeport and come out of the teaching college at the University of Bridgeport, said Susan Serven, president of the CLSC. She said the school has about 220 students in its weekend programs learning Chinese; another 300 being taught in before- and after-school programs throughout Fairfield and New Haven counties, and another 50 in private tutoring programs ... But she said now that she's received her MBA from the University of Bridgeport, she plans to... (Derby Valley Gazette, CT)
Legionnaies take series Jun 22, 2007
Ed Doran, who will play baseball at the University of Bridgeport next season, pulled a two-out pitch through the hole into left field and stole second. Guerrino, a Notre Dame-West Haven standout, took advantage of the RBI opportunity with a single to center for a 1-0 lead. (Milford Mirror, CT)
Farmington man hosts Wesleyan radio show Jun 21, 2007
Currently a marketing consultant, he teaches economics at Southern Connecticut State University and the University of Bridgeport. Though he isn't paid - only Michael draws a salary at WESU - Sherman insists that being on the air, meeting and talking to interesting guests is payment enough. (New Britain Herald, CT)
