events sponsored by the Women's and Gender Studies Program in the College of Arts and Humanities

Monday, February 20, 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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  • Annual Law Forum at UCF hosted by Phi Alpha Delta, Pre-Law

    Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    This large scale tabling style event will uniquely host law schools from across the nation, on and off campus legal organizations, and LSAT Prep Courses. Our goal is to give the UCF student body the opportunity and benefit of an event specifically created for the growth of those interested in a future in law. There is no charge for attending …

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  • Values - What are they worth?

    Student Union: Sand Key Meeting Room (Room 220)

    Have you ever been in a situation that challenged your values? Are you aware of what your values are? Join us in activities in where you will get an opportunity to explore values and how they influence decision-making. In this interactive workshop, we will identify individual values and explore the relationship between values and behavior. We will also unpack situations, …

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  • PhysAssist Scribes Info Session

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 115

    Interested in a career in health field? Pre-health students can come to this information session and learn about clinical opportunities with PhysAssist. Students must RSVPs, via KnightLink, for all employer-led 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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  • The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow (Recurring Event)

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Must attend all four programs to receive completion certificate.Facilitator: Barbara ThompsonBased on the four-part DVD series, The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow, this workshop offers a comprehensive look at race relations in the United States between the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement. This workshop documents the context in which the laws of segregation known as the “Jim …

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  • The UCF Creed: Learn It & Live It

    Student Union 218CD: Student Union 218CD

    UCF Knights are expected to uphold the tenets of the UCF Creed. What does it mean to demonstrate Integrity, Scholarship, Community, Creativity, and Excellence? This interactive session will teach you! This event is a part of the College Life Workshop Series hosted by Integrity & Ethical Development.

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  • Service Your Way Panel

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    A part of Volunteer UCF's Civic Engagement Week, is our "Service Your Way Panel"! Students are welcome to learn and ask questions about different post-graduation service opportunities available with different recruiters from Peace Corps, City Year, and many others. This panel will be held on Monday, February 20th from 1:30 pm -- 2:30 pm in UCF Career Services and Experiential …

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  • Leadership Week Keynote Speaker: Anna Eskamani

    Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218CD)

    Anna Eskamani, Senior Director, Organizer, Writer, Feminist Her writing has been published in the Central Florida Future, Orlando Sentinel, The Huffington Post, and Independent Journal Review. Anna sits on boards of several nonprofit and political groups including: Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Valencia College Peace & Justice Initiative, Women’s and Gender Studies Program at UCF, and is also a Chair …

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  • Water Safety Panel

    Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    Volunteer UCF's Humanitarian Relief & Environmental directors present to you, a water safety panel. We will host three water experts to serve as panelists during the event. We hope to shed light on the water crisis taking place in Flint, Michigan, water issues that take place within our own community, what these experts are doing to help us, and tips …

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  • Introduction to Al-Anon (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    This meeting is held every Monday (unless otherwise noted on the UCF calendar) from 6:30pm to 7pm at thePoint @ UCF in Research Park: SUITE 135, 12424 Research Pkwy #250, Orlando, FL. This meeting is meant to introduce you to Al-Anon meetings and answer questions like, “How does an Al-Anon meeting work?” “What must we do to participate?” “How do …

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  • Navigating Through a life of Poverty: An Interactive Simulation

    Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    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, Fairwinds Credit Union, 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 …

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