Wednesday, October 15, 2014

  • UCF Alumni: UCF Community Volunteers Alumni Chapter School Supply Drive

    FAIRWINDS Alumni Center

    Drop off location: UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center (M-F, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)Wish List: pencils, crayons, notebook paper, backpacks, erasers, folders, rulers & glue sticks. Collected supplies will go to A Gift For Teaching.

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  • Ready to Quit Smoking? We Can Help! - Smoking cessation support for students and employees (Recurring Event)

    Health Center & Pharmacy: 2nd Floor Conference Room

    Quitting smoking is the single best thing you can do to improve your health. If you've been considering quitting, we can help! UCF Health Services offers a 6-week smoking cessation assistance program, complete with nicotine replacement therapy at no cost. Additionally, you may be reimbursed up to $500 for your time if you qualify for a research opportunity. Classes are …

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  • Free Flu Shots for Students! - A flu shot is the best way to protect against the flu! (Recurring Event)

    Health Center & Pharmacy

    Getting a flu shot is the best way to protect yourself from catching the flu this year! Everyone 6 months and older is recommended to get a flu shot each year. Bring student ID to the Health Center. Just look for signs on the 1st floor. Available Monday-Friday during Health Center hours until supplies run out. For other locations, see …

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  • Inclusive Recreation Expo

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    The annual Inclusive Rec Expo (formerly Adaptive Rec Expo) features special exhibitions, fitness training and events that accommodate students at all levels of ability. Anyone can participate and no registration is required.Here is a list of the events:9:30 a.m. - Blindfold Yoga - RWC @ Knights Plaza12:15 p.m. - Blindfold Yoga - RWC Multipurpose Room (2nd Floor)3:30 p.m. - Adaptive …

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  • Bargain Boutique (White Elephant Fundraiser)

    John C. Hitt Library: 223

    Come one, come all to the Bargain Boutique, White Elephant Exchange! UCF Library employees will offer donated items for you to take home; donations are much appreciated and each item will have a suggested donation amount. These items could include anything and everything, so you'll have to drop by to see what treasures you will find! Everyone is welcome to …

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  • Graduate, Law & Professional Schools Fair

    Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    The Graduate Law & Professional Schools Fair provides students wanting to study beyond their bachelor’s degree the opportunity to meet with representatives of graduate, law and professional schools. Participating schools include UCF and Florida State, as well as other private universities in and out of the state.Fora list of participating schools visit the following link: https://ucf-csm.symplicity.com/events/students.php?mode=list&cf=14gradfair

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  • October Rent-A-Pup Event! - Come rent a dog for 15 minutes with your student ID

    Burnett Honors College

    It's your lucky day! Pet Rescue by Judy is bringing some of her adoptable pups to campus. All you need to hang out and walk these cuties is your student ID. Check out a video of one of our past Rent-A-Pup events at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRvEdf8sqMQ&feature=youtu.be

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  • Phone Interviewing

    Career Services and Experiential Learning

    Managers from Wyndham Vacation Ownership will be facilitating this workshop! More and more employers are relying on digital and phone interviews to screen candidates, so you need to be ready. Learn how to prepare and what to expect for these types of interviews.

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  • Intermediate InDesign Class [Create a Magazine Spread] (Recurring Event)

    Technology Commons I: 102C

    The Tech Commons is now offering FREE Adobe InDesign classes to students, staff, and faculty. Adobe InDesign is the ideal software for creating professional and eye-catching publications and prints. Attendees should have beginner proficiency.Follow along as we create a UCF-themed magazine spread using InDesign's great tools.Two available sessions for your convenience!Morning class: 11:00AM - 12:00PMAfternoon class: 2:00PM - 3:00PMLOCATIONClass is …

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  • 2014 Student Open Forum

    Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218)

    Students, you’re invited to the 2014 OPEN FORUM.Wednesday, October 1511:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.Student Union, Key West 218ABDiscuss your ideas, concerns, and experiences with President Hitt and other UCF leadership.

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  • Pitch Your Idea Grand Finale

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Come out and hear the top startup ideas from the winners of last three Pitch Your Idea Wednesdays. They will be going head to head for your help, applause, feedback, support and validation on their idea.The top idea will go home with a $40 gift card to Four Rivers Smokehouse. If you want to be inspired and discover the next …

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  • Intermediate InDesign Class [Create a Magazine Spread] (Recurring Event)

    Technology Commons I: 102C

    The Tech Commons is now offering FREE Adobe InDesign classes to students, staff, and faculty. Adobe InDesign is the ideal software for creating professional and eye-catching publications and prints. Attendees should have beginner proficiency.Follow along as we create a UCF-themed magazine spread using InDesign's great tools.Two available sessions for your convenience!Morning class: 11:00AM - 12:00PMAfternoon class: 2:00PM - 3:00PMLOCATIONClass is …

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  • Create a Professional Portfolio - Pathways to Success

    Colbourn Hall

    Understand the importance of showcasing your skills, experiences and accomplishments through the use of a portfolio. Compare the advantages of both a hard copy and an electronic portfolio.To register for this workshop, please go to http://ucf.qualtrics.com//SE/?SID=SV_0AgY2Edcu3Sgsfz and complete the online registration form.

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  • Preventing revenge porn and what to do if it happens

    Student Union

    Join the UCF PD, Victims Services and Student Legal Services for a panel discussion about revenge porn (and other negative things) - prevention and what to do if it happens! LINK event.

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  • COS DSS | "The Maya Collapse" - Presented by Dr. Arthur Demarest from Vanderbilt University

    Off-Campus

    The College of Sciences Distinguished Speaker Series Presents:“The Maya Collapse”Presented by Dr. Arthur Demarest, Ingram Professor & Director of the Vanderbilt Institute of Mesoamerican Archaeology at Vanderbilt.6:00 pm Wednesday, October 15th.Dinner and drinks will be available for purchase.RSVP to reserve your spot: http://www.cos.ucf.edu/dss/rsvp/Dr. Demarest will explore the most recent and surprising discoveries on the nature of the ancient Maya and …

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  • Volunteer Event at SafeHouse of Seminole - Prepare dinner for residents at SafeHouse of Seminole

    Off-Campus

    Volunteers will bring prepared dishes, serve dinner, and spend time with the residents of SafeHouse. Up to 10 volunteers are needed.You are welcome to donate food for the event if you are not able to volunteer with us - please contact us for more information.SafeHouse of Seminole is a partner agency of the Heart of Florida United Way. This event …

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  • The Young Investors Club Meetings (Recurring Event)

    Psychology Building: 108

    The vision of Young Investors Club is to educate members on how to accumulate wealth, achieve success, and gain financial freedom. This club is the place on campus where the most motivated and knowledgeable investment students at UCF meet to discuss lucrative investment and trading strategies in the current global and financial markets. We welcome all students, regardless of experience …

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  • CAB Comedy Showcase (Recurring Event)

    Knights Plaza I

    CAB is partnering with the Improv Academy (TIA) to bring you a Comedy Showcase on Knights Plaza! Come out, sit back, and laugh the night away while comedians from the area perform.

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