Wednesday, March 22, 2017

  • Triathlon Training

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    This 12 week program will run from January 31st through April 7th and will perpare participants for the Ron Jon Cocoa Beach Sprint Triathlon (swim 1/4 mile, bike 12.5 miles, run 3.1 miles). We will train on Tuesday and Friday mornings. There is a bike requirment for the race, but not for the training. Both new and veteran triathletes welcomed, …

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  • 10th Annual Kill-A-Watt Energy Conservation Competition

    UCF Housing: ALL

    Want to win a scholarship for lowering your energy use? Participate in the Kill-A-Watt Energy Conservation Competition! In years past, this competition has resulted in an average savings of nearly $50,000 over the two-month period. We’ve saved the university a total of 2,216,485 kWh of energy, equivalent to $216,004. The energy saved could power 200 average homes in the United …

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  • Diversity Certificate Series (Recurring Event)

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Must attend all four modules to receive completion certificate.Facilitator: Rachel Luce-HittThis four-module program is designed as an introductory overview series of workshops to provoke thought with respect to diversity in general, and more specifically, with respect to several important dimensions of diversity. Participants must attend all four modules to receive completion certificate.Dates Modules 1 and 2: Thursday, February 23 and …

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  • Big Data Analytics Symposium 2017

    UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center

    The Department of Statistics, College of Sciences, will be having their annual Big Data Analytics Symposium in which graduate students learn from various industries and companies, graduate students in how big data analytics is incorporated into the business and meeting with business representatives on employment or internship opportunities.

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  • Sociology & Social Sciences Career Day

    Student Union: Cape Florida Ballroom (Room 316)

    The UCF Sociology Department invites you to the fourth annual Sociology & Social Sciences Career Day,Wednesday, March 22, 201710:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.in the Student Union, Cape Florida Ballroom (third floor) Please dress professionally and bring your resume. This event is open to all UCF students and alumni. Participating Employers Include: Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida Brevard County …

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  • Tech Talk Information Session- "How to Crush Your Tech Interview" (Recurring Event)

    Student Union 218CD: Student Union 218CD

    Join us as UCF’s Division of Continuing Education presents “How to Crush Your Tech Interview” Are you looking to break into the Tech world? Do you want to understand what Coding is all about? “Web Developer” is the skill most in demand by Florida employers according to Burning Glass Technologies and the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the web development …

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  • Ask a Doc

    Student Health Services: 206

    Are you considering a career in Health Care Services? Come to our Q&A event for the opportunity to meet with UCF health care providers, get to know them and ask your career-related questions. LINK points available.

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  • Inside the Lens of Diversity - TRANSFER STUDENTS, FREE FOOD, PRIZES, LINK LOOT

    Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218CD)

    Attention Transfer Students! Diversity is a integral part of the university experience at UCF. Making sure it is equally valued in the workplace is also important. Join the TIPS Transfer Leaders for an interactive event focused on this conversation and including the following elements: Women Empowerment, Social Justice Panel, & Inspiring Diversity. Our event will have FREE FOOD, FREE PROFESSIONAL …

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  • CEL Starter Showcase

    Student Union

    Explore the unique and diverse ventures that current UCF students have started! Come by the Student Union to chat with entrepreneurial students about their businesses and experiences.If you already have a student venture and are ready to take the stage, ask your LaunchPad Coach to consider you for this fantastic learning opportunity.

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  • Target Lunch and Learn

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Come learn about how to leverage your college experiences to set you up for success as a leader in the workforce. Free Lunch! Students must RSVPs, via KnightLink, for all employer-led workshops, Lunch and Learns, and information sessions and arrive promptly by the start of the session. However, walk-ins will be accepted only if space is available.

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  • Inside a Banker's Brain: Lending 101

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    CFE Business Development Manager Robert "Bo" Fisher describes loan basics and the do's/don't associated with obtaining a loan.

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  • Optimizing Your Online Presence (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    Part 1: Citation Metrics and Measuring Impact Citation metrics provide quantitative data used to evaluate the impact of a scholar’s research. Several methods and tools exist to assist scholars with obtaining information about citation counts and impact data, such as ISI Web of Science, Google Scholar, and other citation counting tools by discipline. Metrics also assist scholars with identifying key …

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  • Tech Talk Information Session- "How to Crush Your Tech Interview" (Recurring Event)

    Student Union 218CD: Student Union 218CD

    Join us as UCF’s Division of Continuing Education presents “How to Crush Your Tech Interview” Are you looking to break into the Tech world? Do you want to understand what Coding is all about? “Web Developer” is the skill most in demand by Florida employers according to Burning Glass Technologies and the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the web development …

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  • Become a School Psychologist and Help Children Excel!

    TA 130: TA 130

    An information session about becoming a school psychologist Considering graduate school? Learn about becoming a school psychologist through the 32-month UCF Graduate School Psychology Program in the College of Education and Human Performance. School psychologists help children succeed in school and life. They are highly trained in both psychology and education with emphasis in the areas of mental health, prevention, …

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  • Nursing Information Session, BSN (Valencia Campuses) (Recurring Event)

    Valencia College East Campus

    Register for this Information Session Online by following this link. This information session is designed to help nurse-pending students understand the process and steps for applying to UCF's limited-access B.S.N. program. Attendees will also learn about unique application requirements to practice and learn in clinical sites, prerequisite courses and grade requirements, and other helpful information. This information session is open …

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  • Can Sites Like Course Hero, Quizlet, & Chegg Get You In Trouble?

    Student Union: 223

    It's possible! Learn how to use such websites appropriately and avoid making mistakes that could have serious consequences both in the classroom and with the university. Earn 1,000 LINK points for attending! This event is a part of the College Life Workshop Series hosted by Integrity & Ethical Development.

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  • Where to Publish and Author Rights (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    How do you decide which journals are the best fit for your manuscript? Do you know that all rights to a work are often assigned to publishers when a manuscript is accepted? Learn to be a savvy author! This two-part workshop will cover criteria to consider when planning where to submit your work for publication and basic information about copyright …

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  • Digital Media Accessibility (UCF Faculty & Staff only) – The why, what and how accessible communication is needed (by all) in an ever-changing digital world. (Recurring Event)

    Human Resource: OD & Training: HR 105 ABC

    This interactive workshop explains the basics of accessibility. This discussionbegins with addressing the reason behind creating accessible materials (not justthe boring legal issues). The workshopwill examine the key components of different material formats.Participant will learn about the needs of those who benefit from accessiblematerials. A demonstration will be given to explore the assistive technologytools used by individuals. Finally, UCF employees …

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  • From Stress to Success (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services: Group room

    Come learn about thoughts and feelings that lead to stress, and leave with effective coping skills.

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  • Caribbean Students' Association General Body Meetings (Recurring Event)

    Global UCF: Room 101

    Learn more about the Caribbean Students' Association and our events we have coming up! Each meeting we will have a differnt theme that invloves countries in the Caribbean. Get involved!

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  • UCF Softball vs. Florida State

    Softball Stadium

    Come on out to support your Knights! Find the full schedule here: http://ucfknights.com/schedule.aspx?path=softball

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  • Shimmy Knights General Meeting (Recurring Event)

    Student Union

    We are very excited to announce that we will be holding our first meeting Wednesday, January 18th at 8:45pm in Student Union Room 218D. We hope to see you there!Our meetings will be held every Wednesday at 8:45pm in SU218D for the rest of the semester. Dues are $3 per meeting or you can pay $20 for the whole semester. …

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