Wednesday, January 28, 2015

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

    Health Center & Pharmacy

    Quitting smoking is the single best thing you can do to improve your health. If you've been considering quitting, we can help! UCF Student 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 …

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  • UCF Executive and Professional Programs Open House

    Executive Development Center - UCF Downtown Orlando

    UCF Executive & Professional Programs Open House Wednesday, January 28 UCF Executive Development CenterWhen opportunity knocks – answer. Or, at least see what it has to offer.Join us for our Executive Education Open House on Wednesday, January 28 and discover what the UCF Executive Development Center has to offer. This all-day event will provide you with the opportunity to hear …

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  • STEM Light Workshop at UCF

    L3Harris Engineering Center: 101

    STEMworkshop for Elementary and Middle School Science Teachers! BringingLight to STEM Teacher Workshop WednesdayJanuary 28,20159:00 am – 2:00 pmUniversity of Central Florida CREOL,The College of Optics and Photonics at the University of CentralFlorida, holds this workshop for teachers on the Light Blox activity kitdeveloped by the Optical Society (OSA). The workshop includes content onthe basics of waves, light, and optics …

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  • Performance Appraisals (UCF Faculty & Staff only) PER067 (Recurring Event)

    Human Resource: OD & Training: HR 105 ABC

    Prepare for the annual performance appraisals due to Human Resources by February 15th. As a supervisor your role is to coach, motivate and empower others to use their skills, expertise and ideas to produce results. To provide this direction, you will learn:Benefits & multiple uses of appraisalsUCF procedures for USPS and A&PHow to make the process faster/easier4-step communication/coaching modelWhat and …

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  • Art Gallery Exhibition (Recurring Event)

    Visual Arts Building: 140

    The UCF Art Gallery is pleased to announce "Leafstorm," a mixed media exhibition featuring Mary Stewart from Florida State University. As a professor, Stewart is both an educator and artist who is interested in expressing elements of time, memory and knowledge through a variety of media like linocut, drawing and digital photography. Her current body of work explores how we …

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  • Rapid HIV Testing Event (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center: Wellness Center Classroom

    Do you know your status? Stop by during our rapid HIV testing event this Wednesday from 10am-2pm to get tested. No appointments necessary – walk ins welcome. Take charge of your sexual wellness by taking an HIV test and get your results in less than 15 minutes. Be a healthy knight.

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  • Impressing the Recruiter

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Representatives from Target will be here to discuss how to successfully network with recruiters, interview (focusing on situation based questions), and to create a perfect resume! Our leaders will open up discussion around do’s and don’ts in students’ career journeys.

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  • Beginner Illustrator Class [Introduction to Illustrator] (Recurring Event)

    Technology Commons I: 102C

    Come check out the Tech Common's FREE beginner Illustrator series of workshops. Open to students, faculty, and staff.This introduction to Adobe Illustrator will guide students through how Illustrator is used in the industry, the file formats and components, and how to work the basic tools necessary to getting started. Very beginner level, no knowledge of Illustrator necessary. This is the …

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  • Blood Drive (Recurring Event)

    Burnett Honors College

    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 for making a difference!

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  • Blood Drive (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 for making a difference!

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  • Paws-a-tively Energized

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    Paws-a-tively Energized! Come play with fun, friendly dogs!! Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is having a “Paws-a-tively Energized” event on January 28th, from 12-2pm. We invite students, faculty and staff to drop by CAPS, and interact with therapy dogs, including CAPS’ dog, Bodhi. The human-animal bond is said to reduce stress, anxiety and depression, as well as improve mood. So …

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  • Startup Brainstorming Hour

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Do you have an idea, startup or passion that you want to grow but don't know how? Then come out to this week's Startup Brainstorming Hour where you can share your idea or startup and receive crowdsourced feedback and help from like minded students. This community event lasts an hour and is open to all students at all stages of …

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  • Retirement Reception for Bud Vogt

    Live Oak Ballroom/Magnolia Room

    Join us for a retirement reception honoring Bud Vogt for his 16 years of service. The reception will be held at the Live Oak Event Center on January 28 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served as we say goodbye to Bud and wish him well.Bud is an alumnus of UCF, class of 1992. He began working …

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  • Brother to Brother Workshop

    Student Union: Cedar Key Meeting Room (Room 223)

    Multicultural and first generation males are invited to attend this workshop to engage in a topic regarding retention from a Housing and Residence Life representative.

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  • Beginner Illustrator Class [Introduction to Illustrator] (Recurring Event)

    Technology Commons I: 102C

    Come check out the Tech Common's FREE beginner Illustrator series of workshops. Open to students, faculty, and staff.This introduction to Adobe Illustrator will guide students through how Illustrator is used in the industry, the file formats and components, and how to work the basic tools necessary to getting started. Very beginner level, no knowledge of Illustrator necessary. This is the …

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  • Networking Strategies (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 115

    Don't plant the seed when you're hungry. Networking starts long before you need a job. Learn networking strategies to be successful in a highly competitive job market.

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  • Peace Corps Information Session

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 115

    Peace Corps is a government funded agency that provides U.S. citizens with a meaningful experience after graduation. Joining the Peace Corps is an excellent opportunity to launch your career, see the world, and make a difference in an international community! Come hear stories from a former Peace Corps volunteer that served in Africa and learn about what we do, where …

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  • From Resume to CV (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    How does a CV differ from a resume? Techniques to target academic and professional positions will be discussed. Discover the components and formats to create a document that effectively communicates your professional background.To register for this workshop, please go to http://ucf.qualtrics.com//SE/?SID=SV_4IY2Teu7UifFTLv.

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  • Circle K International Weekly Meeting (Recurring Event)

    Student Union

    Come out to our weekly meeting to find a new and fun way to serve! Circle K International is the world's largest collegiate service organization. If you are interested in continuing your journey in the Kiwanis family or interested in starting a new adventure, then feel free to check out our weekly meeting. We are in Rm 221 in the …

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  • UCF Men's Basketball vs. Temple - Free shirts to first 250 students

    Addition Financial Arena

    Come watch your UCF Men's Basketball team take on the Temple Owls. Visit UCFKnights.com or call 407-UCF-1000 to purchase tickets.Students interested in receiving a limited edition UCF NCAA Basketball T-shirt, sign up for Knightmare Rewards, attend the game and you'll be given a special code to get a shirt. Visit KnightmareRewards.com to sign up. Current Knightmare Rewards members are also …

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  • Shimmy Knights Belly Dance Club (Recurring Event)

    Student Union

    Shimmy Knights is the belly dance club here at UCF! If you are interested in learning how to belly dance, join us for our weekly meetings!When: Wednesdays, 9pm-10:45pm Where: Student Union Room 221We are a club dedicated to sharing the joys of belly dance and promoting positive self image.No prior dance experience is needed; we will teach you everything you …

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