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

Thursday, March 23, 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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  • DNCE Ticket Distribution (Recurring Event)

    SGA Ticket Center: Student Union 107

    CAB Presents KnightFest 2017 featuring DNCE! Student Tickets are $5 and may be purchased from the SGA Ticket Center!General Public tickets are $30 and can be purchased on Ticketmaster or at the CFE Arena box office. March 30th Doors open at 7pm! Show starts at 8pm!Early access passes available for purchase.

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  • Blood Drive (Recurring Event)

    Veterans Commemorative Site

    Blood drives are one of the many ways our Knight family demonstrates its giving spirit. Come join us on the Big Red Bus! Knights Bleed Black & Gold! Visit http://BloodDrives-UCF.org for information for students, faculty, and staff regarding drives, events, volunteering, blood donor facts, advocacy, and UCF training and educational opportunities.Students, faculty, and staff interested in working with the Knights …

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  • Timothy Adebule/AKA Bushman #1: African and Nigerian History

    Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218A)

    The history of Africa comes alive for students as they learn how their ancestors portrayed the events in their era by carving masks and statutes.

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  • Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn- WEBINAR

    Career Services and Experiential Learning

    Create a profile, build your network, and enhance your online presence and personal brand. To register for the webinar, click here.

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  • Professionalism in Academia

    Student Union: Cedar Key Meeting Room (Room 223)

    This workshop is for students who are seeking to succeed in academic settings. Topics such as effective communication skills, enhancing your self-image, and developing a business-savvy wardrobe.

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  • PhysAssist Scribes Info Session

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Come to this information session and learn more about Medical Scribing opprtunities. 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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  • Finding Data Sources (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    What caveats should you be aware of in selecting and using data sources? Discover tips and tricks for locating data using the web and library resources. This session will focus on free and library subscription resources, including Census and American Community Survey sources, American FactFinder, DemographicsNow, SimplyMap, and Social Explorer. Depending on the interests of attendees we may also discuss …

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  • Free Arts and Crafts (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: Atrium

    Wellness and Health Promotion Services presents Art Make and Take. This program provides a safe space for UCF students to be present and mindful while channeling their creativity. Stop by the Student Union for a quick 5 minute arts and crafts make and take. You will have the opportunitiy to play with some art supplies and walk away with your …

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  • Extending the Efficacy of the Learning Management System: Integrating Tools to Enhance Learning Online

    Center for Distributed Learning: LIB - 161B

    Learning management systems (LMS) such as Blackboard and Canvas provide a foundation for instructors to design online learning experiences. In recent years, the functionality of most LMSs has expanded to offer more flexibility, primarily by allowing external tools to be integrated. Tools such as Twitter, YouTube, and Quizlet have the potential to increase learners’ access to content, foster interaction with …

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  • Job Communication (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Write cover letters that employers will read.

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  • GIS Speaker Series: The Science and Art of Using Drone Technology for Coral Reef Mapping

    Barbara Ying Center

    The UCF Interdisciplinary GIS Speaker Series, the UCF Department of Sociology, Global UCF, the UCF Department of Biology, and UCF Graduate Studies are pleased to host Dr. Karen Joyce of James Cook University (Australia) College of Science and Engineering. Dr. Joyce will give an inspiring, accessible, interdisciplinary talk about drones for coral reef mapping on The Great Barrier Reef in …

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  • Improve Your Mood (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services: Group room

    Find out how to identify signs of low mood so you can start to self-manage and feel better.

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  • Staples Info Session

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 115

    If you are driven, enthusiastic and ready to learn, you are looking to join Staples Business Avantage's National B2B sales team.

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  • PTSD Awareness Seminar

    Classroom Building II: 206

    UCf RESTORES and NAMI of Greater Orlando present PTSD Awareness Seminar on March 23, 2017 from 6-8pm. This seminar will be held in Classroom Building II Room 206 on UCF's Main Campus. UCF RESTORES is a clinical research center dedicated to the study of all facets of anxiety, trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) including etiology, psychopathology, treatment, resilience and …

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  • Men's Club Lacrosse Game

    RWC Park

    Knights Lacrosse vs University of Buffalo

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  • UCF Professional MSM Business Analytics Information Session

    UCF Executive Development Center: Classroom 203

    This program information session will provide detailed information about the Professional Master of Science in Management/Business Analytics Track program including curriculum, program format, cohort experience, admission requirements and application process. To register for admission events: http://business.ucf.edu/centers-institutes/executive-development-center/attend-an-event/

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  • Intel Corporation Info Session

    Classroom Building II: 101

    Are you an undergraduate or graduate student who is interested in a career with Intel Corporation? Come to this Information Session and learn more about this companies career opportunities.

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  • CANCELED: Collide Contemporary Music Series: Composers Concert

    Rehearsal Hall: Auditorium

    Free, no ticket required

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