Thursday, November 09, 2017

  • Half Marathon Training 2017

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    Half Marathon Training 2017! **This program will tentaitevely start on Wednesday, Septemeber 13th** Join expierneced coaches in this 12 week program designed to prepare you to run the OUC Half Marathon in Decemeber (OUC Half Marathon participation is not mandatory). During mornings runs on and around UCF campus, you will work with a team of dedicated runners to reach your …

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  • Half the Sky (Recurring Event)

    UCF Cocoa: Bldg 3: 325

    Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide is a four-hour PBS primetime documentary film and national broadcast event inspired by the widely acclaimed book of the same name by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. Filmed in 10 countries, the series follows Nicholas Kristof and celebrity activists America Ferrera, Diane Lane, Eva Mendes, Meg Ryan, Gabrielle Union and …

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  • Board of Governors - Committee Meetings

    FAIRWINDS Alumni Center

    Board of Governors Committee Meetings

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  • Getting the Most Out of Your Digital Marketing Strategy

    Florida SBDC at UCF

    Digital Marketing is a broad, constantly changing business discipline. In this seminar, you will learn how to develop an up-to-date digital marketing strategy that will enable your prospects and customers to reach you in new, digitally-creative ways. The session will also make you current with some of the latest trends in social media. Learn what social networks your customers are …

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  • 16th Annual Central Florida Community Partners Nonprofit Conference

    Student Union

    The School of Public Administration's nonprofit advisory board invites you to join them for a thought-provoking conference that will provide you with the tools you need to competently and confidently advocate for your organization or cause. This year's theme "Nonprofit Advocacy in a Changing World" is a fantastic networking opportunity for emerging leaders and seasoned professionals alike. Speakers: Richard MaladeckiJane …

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  • Intellectual Property Rights - ELECTIVE (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    John Miner from the Office of Research and Commercialization will present this seminar which will address intellectual property rights specifically concerning graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. ELECTIVE Academic Integrity Workshop Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success.

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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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  • Safe Driving Event

    Memory Mall

    UCF Student Health Services has partnered with Student Government Association to bring a unique Safe Driving event to campus. Join us for a simulated distracted driving virtual reality experience provided by Allstate, DUI education and prevention, free food, games and more! Before heading home for the holidays, be sure you know how to be safe behind the wheel.

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  • CANCELED: FreshU Make and Take

    Student Union

    Join us for a FreshU make and take. Each make and take is designed to help you make better dietary choices. For example, learn to make homemade taco seasoning, salad dressing, and more.

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  • Board of Governors Meeting

    FAIRWINDS Alumni Center

    Board of Governors Meeting

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  • Major in Happiness (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Learn how your values, interests, personality, and skills intersect for a career that works for you.

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  • BATE-PAPO: Portuguese Chat Club (Recurring Event)

    Memory Mall

    Join us for a chat in Portuguese! We meet every Thursday on Memory Mall from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Come speak Portuguese with us and improve your proficiency.

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  • MFA Creative Writing Information Session

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    In this informative session, UCF MFA Creative Writing Program Director Professor Terry Thaxton will discuss how to apply to MFA Creative Writing graduate programs, what programs are looking for, what types of careers these programs prepare you for, and answer any questions about creative writing graduate programs.

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  • Urban and Regional Planning Distinguished Lecture Series — Learning from Where You Live: Innovation and Authenticity in Changing Places

    Executive Development Center - UCF Downtown Orlando

    Join the School of Public Administration for its 7th annual Urban and Regional Planning Distinguished Lecture Series. Our guest speaker is Ray Gastil, the director of city planning for Pittsburgh. Gastil's lecture is titled "Learning from Where You Live: Innovation and Authenticity in Changing Places." The evening's schedule is as follows: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Welcome reception hosted by the Urban …

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  • UCF Alumni: UCF MedTalk - Nov. 9

    DoveCote Brasserie Bank of America Center, 390 N. Orange Ave #110 Orlando, FL 32801

    Join the UCF College of Medicine for our fall UCF MedTalk, where Dr. Sampath Parthasarathy will discuss "The Science Behind Medical Marijuana". A recent topic of public debate and controversy, medical marijuana has many wondering just how effective the potential healing use of the drug can be. Dr. Parthasarathy will discuss the medical research associated with medical cannabis, uncover the …

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  • Bookkeeping and Tax Fundamentals (Recurring Event)

    South Lake: Building 2 Room 101

    Starting your business with the right set of books will save you time and money in the future! This class provides the basic record keeping and tax preparation for your small business. Topics include chart of accounts, federal & state tax requirements, sale tax and tax decisions. Prepare yourself to find solutions to financial organization you may face within your …

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  • Insurance for Business (Recurring Event)

    Lake Sumter State College - Leesburg Campus: Blg M, Executive Conference Room

    How much business insurance do I need? What kind of insurance do I need? Where do I get it? This is a “Basic” Business Insurance class. It will discuss the most common types of insurance necessary for start-up business ventures and help you explore how to tailor your insurance requirements to your specific business. Register: North Lake:5/18/201711/9/2017 South Lake:6/1/201711/16/2017

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  • Science Cafe:The Double-Edged Sword of Selenium in Biology

    Physical Sciences Building: 160

    William T. Self, Ph.D. November 9, 2017 Associate Director of Undergraduate Affairs and Associate Professor Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences University of Central Florida Time: Networking, drinks and appetizers at 6:30 p.m. and talk begins at 7:00 p.m. Location: Physical Sciences Building 160/161 Selenium is a metalloid that has, over the past century, been viewed as both a toxic element …

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  • UCF Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band Concert

    Vero Beach High School: Auditorium

    The UCF Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band present their second concert of the semester. The concert will be held in Vero Beach, at Vero Beach High School. (1707 16th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960). The concert is free and open to the public, no ticket required.

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  • An Octoroon (Recurring Event)

    Theatre

    Judge Peyton is dead, and his plantation Terrebonne is in financial ruins. Peyton's handsome nephew George arrives as heir apparent and quickly falls in love with Zoe, a beautiful octoroon. But the evil overseer M'Closky has other plans—for both Terrebonne and Zoe. In 1859, a famous Irishman wrote this play about slavery in America. Now an American tries to write …

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

    Student Union: 220

    H2O College is a non-denominational group of Dechurched, Unchurched, & Spiritually Curious UCF students that hang out together weekly to explore their beliefs. Many that attend would classify themselves as "Unchurched" (meaning never attended any church) or "De-Churched" (those that have 'been burned' by the church and never thought they'd talk about Jesus again). We are a welcoming community dedicated …

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  • Collegiate Recovery Community - Celebration Knights (Recurring Event)

    Barbara Ying Center

    We are launching a new meeting on campus called “Celebration Knights”. These celebrations are open to the entire recovery community, both on and around campus. “Celebration Knights” is an opportunity for anyone to share and celebrate their recovery story, recovery anniversaries and community leaders. More info about the CRC and a calendar with all of our RecoveryMeetings visit: www.StudentHealth.ucf.edu/crc

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