Thursday, November 29, 2018

  • Half Marathon Training

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    This 12 week half marathon running program will prepare participants for the OUC Half Marathon in December. The training group meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7am outside the RWC. No previous half marathon experience is required, however previous fitness experience is recommended. Our pacers will be running under a 15 minute mile to comply with OUC's race pace requirement. …

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  • Peace Film Series: Iron Jawed Angels

    UCF Daytona, Building 140, Room 313

    Open to all UCF faculty, staff, and students Course number: DIV267 Thursday, November 29 from 9:00am-12:00pm Facilitator: Barbara Thompson Location: UCF Daytona, Building 140, Room 313 Katja von Garnier's "Iron Jawed Angels" tells the remarkable and little-known story of a group of passionate and dynamic young women, led by Alice Paul (Hilary Swank) and her friend Lucy Burns (Frances O'Connor), …

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  • Safe Zone Series: LGBTQ+ 101 (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: 218C

    Open to all UCF faculty, staff, and students Course number: DIV033 Tuesday, September 11 from 3:00pm-5:00pm Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services Location: EC Garden Room Wednesday, September 19 from 9:00am-11:00am Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 Tuesday, October 16 from 3:00pm-5:00pm Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 Tuesday, November 6 from 1:00pm-3:00pm Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services Location: …

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  • Performance Appraisal Training - PER067 (Faculty & Staff Supervisors Only) (Recurring Event)

    UCF Human Resources - Innovative Center: Training Room

    Learn all about UCF's performance appraisal process! Topics include: * Benefits and multiple uses of appraisals* UCF procedures for USPS and A&P* How to make the process faster/easier* What and how to document* How to set SMART goals with your staff This workshop is limited to current supervisors of USPS and A&P eligible staff.

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  • SVAD Biannual B.F.A. Fall Exhibition (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery

    The SVAD Biannual B.F.A. Fall Exhibition provides the opportunity for undergraduate students majoring in book arts, ceramics, drawing, experimental animation, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture to share their research and artistic practice. Exhibition Dates: Nov. 15-Dec. 6Opening Reception: Thursday, Nov. 15 from 5-7 p.m.More Information

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  • Paws-a-tively Stress Free

    Counseling and Psychological Services: Group room

    Come by CAPS to play with Bodhi and some of his fun, playful therapy dog friends to help you relieve some stress and get ready for Finals. Stop by on 11/29 anytime between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM to play and hang with our great Therapy Dog teams.

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  • Wellness/Couponing Coaching (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center: 111 (WHPS Classroom)

    Connect with a Wellness Coach to achieve your personal well-being goals. Learn the basics of couponing and save money on grocery items. Coupon coaching is available by appointment at Wellness and Health Promotion Services every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call Wellness and Health Promotion Services at 407-823-5841 to make your appointment!

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  • How to: Get Started in Undergraduate Research (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 201

    Are you interested in learning more about research? Not sure where to start or how to navigate all the programs available? 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) All …

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  • Courageous Leadership: Tools to Manage Difficult Situations and Challenging Conversations

    Teaching Academy: 117

    The workplace is one of the most crucial places to navigate difficult situations and conversations that seem challenging. Are there moments when you’re not sure how to respond and work with strong feelings that show up when in difficult situations arise? This workshop will give participants the opportunity learn more about tools and practices that help with those challenging moments. …

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  • Developing a Liberatory Consciousness

    Teaching Academy: 117

    In a time when our present cultural and policial climate provides equity stresses and upsets daily, we must not lose hope for transformation. Maintaining a vision for change requires that we understand and commit ourselves to cultivate a liberatory consciousness. But how do we do that? Join consultant and coach, Dr. Tanya Williams in strengthening your commitment to social justice …

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  • Tower Garden Workshop (Recurring Event)

    Student Union

    Wellness and Health Promotion Services (WHPS) is proud to offer:Tower Garden WorkshopJoin us to learn life skills associated with growing your own food and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Today we will be harvesting and you will get to take home some free, fresh, organic produce! Workshops are held at the tower gardens on the 1st floor of the Student Union …

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  • Navigating Change - PER204 (Faculty & Staff Only) (Recurring Event)

    UCF Human Resources - Innovative Center: Training Room

    Organizational change is constant…and it’s challenging, for both individuals and teams. This workshop provides insights into how people typically respond to change, and actions we can take to make the transition as smooth as possible. Topics include: Impacts of change on individuals and teams Strategies to work through change to achieve positive outcomes Techniques to reduce stress Stress and change …

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  • Couponing 101 (Recurring Event)

    RWC: 206

    Healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. Learn the basics of couponing and save money on grocery items during our Couponing 101 Workshop. Discover how you can get name brand items for less or even free. You will receive coupons and a coupon organizer to get you started. Stay for 30 minutes after the class to learn how to apply for …

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  • Trauma, Loss. and Grief: Contextualizing the Mental Health of Hidden and Hard-to-Reach Populations

    PSY 301Q: 301Q

    Luz Maria Garcini, PhD., MPH Postdoctoral Fellow at Rice University Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Dr. Garcini is a post-doctoral fellow and Rice Academy affiliate in the Department of Psychology at Rice University. She obtained her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Behavioral Medicine from San Diego State University/University of California San Diego (SDSU/UCSD) along …

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  • Yoga Nidra Meditation with hammocks (Recurring Event)

    RWC @ Knights Plaza

    Yoga Nidra is an ancient meditation practice from India. Though the literal translation of Nidra is “sleep” it also means “a changing state of consciousness” which is brought about as you connect with your mind and body. This meditation practice uses aerial hammocks to aid the body in feeling relaxed and comfortable, yoga mats are also available for a stationary …

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  • Brotherhood to Manhood/ "Brotherhood" con Los Hermanos

    VAB: Conference Room

    Walk-ins Welcome! Open to all, no registration needed. B2B is intended to increase the retention and graduation rates of multicultural and first generation males at UCF. Workshops, rap-sessions and social events are planned in order to help this population become academically successful.

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  • UCF Executive MBA Information Session

    Executive Development Center - UCF Downtown Orlando

    This admissions event will present details about the UCF Executive MBA starting fall 2019. The presentation will include the curriculum, schedule, international residency, cohort format, admissions requirements and application process. RSVP to www.ucfemba1129.eventbrite.com

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  • She's the First (STF) General Body Meeting (Recurring Event)

    Engineering 2: 203

    Hello Knights! We hope that your semester is going strong! We are excited to have you at She's the First! Come join us in learning about our organization, which fights for girls' education in low-income countries and global gender equality. We will talk about upcoming socials, fundraisers, and Global Awareness events. We look forward to seeing all of you at …

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  • UCF Men's Basketball vs. Alabama

    Addition Financial Arena

    Come to support your Knights. See their full schedule here: http://ucfknights.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=34100&SPID=181628&SPSID=1115487

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  • NCAA Tournament: UCF Volleyball vs. Florida Gulf Coast

    The Venue at UCF

    For the first time in program history, the NCAA Division I Volleyball Tournament is coming to UCF. The Knights will face Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday in The Venue. In the other side of the bracket, Florida will face Florida State. The winners of the two matches will meet at 7 p.m. on Friday. The Knights are in the midst …

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  • UCF Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band Concert: "...with roots in Jazz and Rock"

    Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    The UCF Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band, with guest artists, Jeff Rupert and Marty Morell, will present “Stop, Pop & Roll,” including the world premiere of “Omnifenix” for jazz tenor saxophone and wind ensemble. Free and open to the public, no ticket required.

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