Thursday, April 05, 2018

  • Biggest Winner

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    The Biggest Winner challenge is a 12-week program (with a one week try out) designed to help students improve exercise and nutrition habits in order to improve total wellness, along with reducing the risk of chronic disease. Students will receive assistance and guidance from certified trainers to help implement healthy behavioral changes that will increase their quality of life. Benefits …

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  • 2018 UCF Financial Wellness Series

    UCF Human Resources - Innovative Center: Training Room

    The annual UCF Financial Wellness Series will be held from April 2 through April 30, 2018. Sessions for this year include the following: Classroom Workshops Investing BasicsMonday, April 2 : 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Presented By: Paul Gregg, Assistant Chair, Finance Executive in ResidencePaul Gregg will share with you some of the same information he teaches students about retirement …

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  • Government Contracting: Overview (Recurring Event)

    Florida SBDC at UCF

    Presented by Steven South, FSBDC at UCF Government Contracting Specialist Federal, State, and Local Government procurement is the largest target market in the world. The question is usually not “Does the government buy what you are selling?”...it is more “Can you be competitive enough and relentless enough to position your business to win government contracts?”. If you think you can …

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  • Doing the Right Thing: What Every Graduate Student Should Know About Research Misconduct – CORE (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    In this session students will learn the 12 core areas of responsible conduct of research (RCR). The core areas will be explored using a combination of case studies and facilitated discussion. Emphasis will be placed on recognizing the historical foundations of RCR within the broader landscape of ethics. Students will learn how to leverage communication and disclosure for the ethical …

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  • Beginner Swim Lessons (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center: Lap Pool

    This class is designed to help participants feel comfortable and confident in the water, as well as develop fundamental skills for swimming. This course is intended for new swimmers. Participants will learn basic freestyle and backstroke.

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  • Wellness Coaching (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center: 111 (WHPS Classroom)

    Connect with a Wellness Coach to achieve your personal well-being goals and learn how to apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP coaching is available at Wellness and Health Promotion Services every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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  • Intermediate Swim Lessons (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center: Lap Pool

    This course is designed to develop confidence in all four competitive strokes and prepare the participant for a basic swim work out. This course is based on basic stroke development. Freestyle and backstroke will be reviewed. Breaststroke and Butterfly will be introduced. Turning at the wall, diving, reading a pool clock, and all other skills needed for a basic swim …

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  • Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence

    Student Union

    Join us for the 15th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence. There will be two poster sessions, during which students from all over the University will share their research contributions. The schedule is as follows: Poster Session I: 12 - 1:30 p.m. (Pegasus Ballroom) Poster Session II: 2:30 - 4 p.m. (Pegasus Ballroom) Awards Ceremony: 4:30 - 5 p.m. (Cape …

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  • Fulbright Scholarship Information Session (Recurring Event)

    The Burnett Honors College: BHC 130

    The Fulbright Program fully funds students of all disciplines to live abroad for an academic year to conduct research, pursue graduate study, or teach English. Attend an information session with the Director of the Office of Prestigious Awards. Lunch is provided. Sign up here.

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  • Ethical and Legal Issues in Teaching – ELECTIVE (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    A discussion of various issues that may and do arise in college and university-level teaching, including disruptive student behavior, academic dishonesty, FERPA, your responsibilities as an instructor or Teaching Assistant. Also included as a central feature is the place of the UCF Creed and UCF Golden Rule as guiding principles. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student …

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  • Understanding Power and Privilege (Recurring Event)

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Course number: DIV016 Prerequisite: Either ABCs of Diversity completed or Diversity Certificate Series (Modules 1-4) Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt This session looks at the concepts of power and privilege in detail and describes actions that can be adopted to mitigate the effects of social injustice.

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  • Quit Smoking Now - Tools to Quit (Recurring Event)

    Health Center: Conference Room B (313)

    Tools to Quit is a tobacco cessation presentation which assists in providing tobacco users with the necessary guidance and support including free nicotine replacement therapy to become tobacco-free.

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  • Beginner Swim Lessons (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center: Lap Pool

    This class is designed to help participants feel comfortable and confident in the water, as well as develop fundamental skills for swimming. This course is intended for new swimmers. Participants will learn basic freestyle and backstroke.

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  • Intermediate Swim Lessons (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center: Lap Pool

    This course is designed to develop confidence in all four competitive strokes and prepare the participant for a basic swim work out. This course is based on basic stroke development. Freestyle and backstroke will be reviewed. Breaststroke and Butterfly will be introduced. Turning at the wall, diving, reading a pool clock, and all other skills needed for a basic swim …

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  • UCF Professional MSM Business Analytics Inforamation Session

    UCF Executive Development Center

    This information session will provide details for the UCF Professional Master of Science in Management/Business Analytics Track program. The presentation will include program details including curriculum, schedule, cohort experience, learning outcomes, admission requirements and application process. Admission staff and alumni will be available for Q&A. RSVP to https://ucfbigdata0405.eventbrite.com

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  • Impacts To Your Vision As You Age- What's Normal and What Options Do You Have?

    UCF Health @ Medical City: 1st Floor, Multipurpose Room

    Advancements in eye care allow us to preserve our vision well into our adult years. However, many vision issues that are often dismissed as typical aging can have a great impact on not only your eye health but on your quality of life. Join us as Dr. Patel addresses the most common vision concerns in adults and treatment options that …

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  • The Single Most Powerful Secret About Raising Your GPA

    Recreation and Wellness Center: 206

    Actually, this one's a freebie, just something you get by hanging around an academic environment. No sales, no coupons No gimmicks, no gadgets No drugs, no "essential" nutritional supplements No "special, once-in-a-lifetime" offers No kidding Just a 37 minute presentation, from a prof whose students have, over the years, won state and national competitions, lucrative scholarships, and ivy league educations. …

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  • Navigating Through a Life of Poverty: An Interactive Simulation

    UCF Global: 101

    Can you endure a month living in poverty? Find out by joining us for our event Navigating Through a Life of Poverty: An Interactive Simulation presented by Student Care Services and Northland Church. The event features an hour-long interactive activity simulating a month living in poverty. Attendees will play the role of a low income family and throughout the course …

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  • H2O: Meeting for the Dechurched, Unchurched, Spiritually Curious & Christian (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: 220

    Led by former Atheists, H2O College is a non-denominational group of Dechurched, Unchurched, & Spiritually Curious UCF students that hang out together weekly to explore their beliefs as well a place for Christians to find true community. Many that attend would classify themselves as "Unchurched" (meaning never attended any church) or "De-Churched" (those that have 'been burned' by the church …

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  • Thursday Bachata Class! (Recurring Event)

    L3Harris Engineering Center: HEC 119

    Check out this opportunity to dance, socialize, and have a good time with Latin Rhythm, UCF's largest Latin dance organization! We are a supportive group of students passionate about dance and the positive energy it brings. Whether you are a first timer or an experienced dancer, we teach all levels of Bachata every other Thursday. Class is followed by a …

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