Wild Knights
The University of Bridgeport's English & Professional Writing Blog

By Gaby Irias   Iyaba Ibo Mandingo is a writer, painter, poet, actor, playwright, and, as he demonstrated at a recent Necessary Voices event, an inspirational speaker. Iyaba began his talk by playing along with the beautiful, rhythmic sounds of the phenomenal UB Steel, the University of Bridgeport’s steelpan ensemble.  Iyaba, who is originally from Antigua, shared his culture with pride.   Iyaba jams with UB Steel During his talk, which occasionally erupted into moments of sl

Music is intertwined with the human experience. It’s a way that we express ourselves, an extension of our emotions. It’s how we connect,...

Are you the same person today as you were yesterday? Dr. Timothy Eves, Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Bridgeport,...

By Elias Lopez What would be the point of music if there was no audience? This blog entry focuses on the audience, the people who listen....

Am I living a meaningful life? How do I know if I’m living a meaningful life? How can ignorance be a tool for learning? Attendees at a...

Visitors to UB’s Carlson Hall have noticed a new resident in the second-floor lounge.  It’s Carl!  The Undergrad from Down Under, the UB...

By Elias Lopez Have you ever thought about your emotions and their relation to music? Would you consider music to be a key part of who...

By Doug House B.A., M.Div., adjunct professor ELI Professor House, Tianbo Zhang, Fr. Grzegorz Kordek, and ELI instructor K. L. Howling...

By Elias Lopez Have you ever thought about your emotions and their relation to music? Would you consider music to be a key part of who...

Writer, historian, and UB professor Eric Lehman manages the voluminous archives of the University of Bridgeport.  In a recent keynote...