Thursday, October 30, 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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  • Pitch Your Startup Idea

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    The world is waiting for your idea to become a reality. Come on out and share your idea for statups, non-profits, inventions, mobile apps, art and more with the UCF startup community. You will receive applause, feedback and help from other students hoping to assist you in any way possible. To sign up visit http://bit.ly/1npprTV. This weekly event lasts from …

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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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  • October Blood Drives - Knights Saving Lives (Recurring Event)

    Veterans Commemorative Site

    Blood drives are one of the many ways our Knight family demonstrates its giving spirit. Come join us on the Big Red Bus! Knights Bleed Black & Gold! Visit http://BloodDrives-UCF.org for information for students, faculty, and staff regarding drives, events, volunteering, blood donor facts, advocacy, and UCF training and educational opportunities.Thank you, UCF, for making a difference!

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  • October Blood Drives - Knights Saving Lives (Recurring Event)

    Student Union - Plaza : Between STUN and JTWC

    Blood drives are one of the many ways our Knight family demonstrates its giving spirit. Come join us on the Big Red Bus! Knights Bleed Black & Gold! Visit http://BloodDrives-UCF.org for information for students, faculty, and staff regarding drives, events, volunteering, blood donor facts, advocacy, and UCF training and educational opportunities.Thank you, UCF, for making a difference!

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  • Beginner Illustrator Class [Creating Vectors with LiveTrace & LivePaint] (Recurring Event)

    Technology Commons I: 102C

    FREE Beginner Illustrator Class - Using Live Trace & Live Paint to make VectorsThurs Oct 30, 2014 in Tech Commons bldg 1 - 102C11:00AM - 12:00PM Morning Session2:00PM - 3:00PM Afternoon Session This class will show you how simple it is to turn any image - even photos and hand drawn sketches - into a vector, and how to easily …

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  • The World Needs to Hear About Your Product, Startup, Charity, Blog or Idea - Startup Marketing Workshop

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    The world needs to hear about your product, startup, charity, blog or idea. Come out and discover the strategies, tips and tricks you need to market to potentials customers, donors, readers and more. This event will be hosted by Marketing Specialist Funlola Falade of the Blackstone LaunchPad. All students can expect to leave with a practical toolkit to go out …

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  • Workshop: Getting Started in Undergraduate Research - Undergraduate Research

    Student Union

    Want to get involved in research? This workshop will discuss how to expand your academic experience through undergraduate research. No RSVP required. All workshops are first come, first serve unless otherwise noted. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ ucf.edu)

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  • Workshop: Getting Started in Undergraduate Research

    Student Union: Garden Key Meeting Room (Room 221)

    Want to get involved in research? This workshop will discuss how to expand your academic experience through undergraduate research. No RSVP is required. All workshops are first come, first served unless otherwise noted. Questions? Contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at OUR@ucf.edu)

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  • Job Search Strategies (Recurring Event)

    Rosen College of Hospitality Management

    Gather information about the job market and how to effectively identify employment opportunities to get the job you want.

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  • Beginner Illustrator Class [Creating Vectors with LiveTrace & LivePaint] (Recurring Event)

    Technology Commons I: 102C

    FREE Beginner Illustrator Class - Using Live Trace & Live Paint to make VectorsThurs Oct 30, 2014 in Tech Commons bldg 1 - 102C11:00AM - 12:00PM Morning Session2:00PM - 3:00PM Afternoon Session This class will show you how simple it is to turn any image - even photos and hand drawn sketches - into a vector, and how to easily …

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  • Relax and Flow Yoga (Recurring Event)

    RWC @ Knights Plaza

    This is an introductory class for beginners or those wanting to work on the basics of yoga and mindfulness. Open to any enrolled UCF student. Mats are provided. Please wear comfortable clothing. Sponsored by Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS).

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  • Journal To Self Discovery (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center: Wellness Center Classroom

    Join us for these FREE workshops!Journaling l Art l Self Assessment {ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED}

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  • Successful Interviewing (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning

    Learn about the different types of interviews, how to prepare for an interview, employers' expectations of you, and what information to share about yourself.

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  • 2nd Annual Spooky Knight 5K Run/Walk

    Ferrell Commons

    This fun event starts with tabling and food at 5:30 p.m. at Ferrell Commons. The costume run will begin at 6:30. Proceeds benefit the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida through the University of Central Florida's United Way Campaign. Please sign up on our website https://ucfspookyknight5k.eventbrite.com. This event is organized by UCF United Way Team and is part of …

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  • MSC Halloween Social

    Ferrell Commons: 171

    The Multicultural Student Center will be hosting a Halloween Social geared to building an LGBTQ+ Community. Food and an ice cream bar will be provided. Dress to impress, as a costume contest will occur.

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  • Science Cafe: The Sea Turtle "Lost Years" with Dr. Kate Mansfield

    Physical Sciences Building

    You are invited to come and listen to Dr. Kate Mansfield discuss our beloved Sea Turtles and the mystery of their "lost years". For more information on this topic http://news.cos.ucf.edu/?p=9245Enjoy appetizers and drinks at 6:30pm and Dr. Mansfield will begin her talk at 7:00pmPlease RSVP to secure your spot at http://www.cos.ucf.edu/cafe/ Science Cafe hosted by:Office of Research & CommercializationGraduate Society …

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  • Seminar Series: Caring for the Caregiver

    UCF Health: Patient Education Conference Room

    Caring for those we love can be a rewarding experience, as well as one of life’s greatest challenges. Caregivers often experience feelings of stress, isolation and even depression. However, research shows that when caregivers take time for their own needs, they can often prolong the amount of time their loved one is able to remain at home. It also improves …

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  • Baptist Collegiate Ministries Weekly Meeting (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: Cape Florida Ballroom (Room 316)

    Join us for our BCM weekly meeting at 7:30pm in the Cape Florida Ballroom (SU 316) in the Student Union. The band will be leading us in worship and our director, Brad Crawford, will be speaking from the Bible. Afterward we will go grab dinner somewhere around UCF. This promises to be an encouraging evening of worship, reflection, and fellowship!

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