Thursday, September 08, 2016

  • Cultural Tourism Funding Meeting

    FAIRWINDS Alumni Center

    Cultural Tourism Funding Meeting held at Fairwinds Alumni Center

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  • Success is No Accident: Strategic Planning for Small Business

    Florida SBDC at UCF

    Make your future happen; don’t let it happen to you. With a strategic plan, you will be able to establish your company’s direction, make better business decisions and have a source of increased market share and profitability. A strong, effective strategic plan is the culmination of a series of building blocks including a financial plan, a marketing plan, and a …

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  • First Year Student Success Series: SARC Learning Fair

    Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    The SARC Learning Fair creates an opportunity for students to have an interactive conversation with the academic offices that they need the most. Students can check in with a wide variety of services such as Advising, Career Services, and SARC Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction all with one stop at the Union.

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  • Show Me the Money: Identifying and Applying for Graduate Research Fellowships (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    Learn what it takes to get various funding agencies to show you the money, such as fellowships and other major awards. After taking this session you’ll know how to apply and when, how to compile a strong application including your personal statement and research plan, and finally, we’ll provide you with additional resources needed to take advantage of these opportunities. …

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  • EXCHANGE Guest - David Witter with Financial Harvest - Knowledge-Based Economy

    The Exchange: BA1 Rm 148

    Presented by David Witter, CEO and founder of Financial Harvest Wealth Advisors (FHWA.) Since 2002, he has been helping successful business professionals and families preserve their wealth, independence and autonomy in rapidly changing environments so that they can focus on what is most important to them. David has taught adult education retirement courses for over a decade at Rollins College …

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  • Wellness Coaching @ Knights Pantry (Recurring Event)

    Knights Helping Knights Pantry: Ferrell Commons

    Wellness Coaching at the Knights Helping Knights Pantry - Connect with a Wellness Coach on how to achieve your personal wellbeing goals and how to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) assistance. Wellness coaching can help you with making lifestyle changes to: Achieve your nutrition goals Help applying for food ­financial assistance Meal planning on a budget Every Thursday,10:30 to …

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  • State Farm: Interviewing Workshop

    Career Services and Experiential Learning

    State Farm is hosting a resume workshop on September 8th, 2016. Ace the interview and meet employers expectations. From community involvement to disaster response, State Farm is committed to supporting the neighborhoods it serves and the neighborhoods our associates call home by helping to build safer, stronger and better educated communities. RSVP is required, log on to KnightLink to sign-up.

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  • Socioeconomic, Demographic and Census Data (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    What caveats should you be aware of in selecting and using population data? How do the data definitions change over time? What differences exist in using geographic areas such as counties, census tracts, or ZIP codes? What are PUMS? Is cohort data available from the Census about college-age populations 17-22, 18-21, or 18-24? With the American Community Survey should you …

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  • EXCHANGE Guest: Francisco Ramos with Wells Fargo

    The Exchange: BA1 Rm 148

    Franco Ramos is the regional sales and marketing manager for the Central Florida region. He is responsible for delivering strategic consultation and expertise, while providing relevant advice, direction and collaboration to the regional leadership team and multiple lines of business. He is an integral partner in how the region executes on their business priorities, sales readiness and brand compliance. Franco …

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  • Creed Art Unveiling & UCF Creed Celebration

    John C. Hitt Library

    Join the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities at the John C. Hitt Library to view a collection of UCF Creed Art and celebrate the 15th anniversary of the UCF Creed. The UCF Creed Art Initiative was created by the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities to increase awareness of the UCF Creed, by encouraging creativity and open discussion about …

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  • Parental Leave (UCF Faculty & Staff Only) PER094 (Recurring Event)

    Human Resource: OD & Training: HR 105 ABC

    Are you anticipating parenthood? This free workshop is offered specifically for soon-to-be new parents, adoptive parents and those who are anticipating a foster child placement. The focus will be on helping employees plan for and make decisions regarding a Parental Leave of Absence. For example, as an employee, did you know you need to request a Parental Leave from the …

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  • Journal to Self-Discovery (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: Sand Key Meeting Room (Room 220)

    Journal to Self-Discovery provides a safe space for UCF students to be present and mindful while channeling their creativity. This is a self-guided workshop, and we encourage students to participate every week to continue adding pages to their journal. During this FREE workshop students will have access to paper, stickers, paints, stamps, fabric and more!

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  • Email Etiquette

    Student Union: 223

    Email is the number one way we (students, professors, and administrators) communicate with each other on campus. Learn all of the necessary elements required in sending a professional, well-written, and action driven email message.

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  • Social Networking Strategies (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Strategize your online presence.

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  • Citation Management (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    Join us for a basic introduction on using EndNote and RefWorks to collect & organize citations, generate bibliographies, and export citations from library databases; plus a demonstration on how both products work with Microsoft Word. All sessions cover both products! Please bring your own laptop if you would like to follow along with the presentation.Students must register for all workshops …

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  • Marketing for Business Success (Recurring Event)

    South Lake: Building 2 Room 101

    Come find out about the four “P’s” of Marketing. Learn what a feature, benefit and value statement are and know when and where to express each. Find out about “Sales 101” and what makes a good sales person. Learn about the new emerging marketing mediums so you will be better prepared for the future!For more information and to register, please …

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  • Web and Social Media Basics for Business (Recurring Event)

    Lake Sumter State College - Leesburg Campus: Blg M, Executive Conference Room

    It all starts with a website! Learn the basics of what needs to be in your website and how the search engines see you. Then what? Exploit the internet to the benefit of your business! What are the best practices for Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and geo-locations? Topics include: strategy, return on influence, and keys to success. Come learn how to …

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