Wednesday, January 31, 2018

  • UCF Art Gallery Presents Finding Home: The Global Refugee Crisis

    UCF Art Gallery

    Finding Home: The Global Refugee Crisis will be on exhibit at the UCF Art Gallery January 8 - February 2, 2018. Featuring work by Reem Bassous, Alexis Callender, Pam Cooper, Joe Cory, Lauren Greenwald, Hiwa K, Hyung-in Kim, George Lorio, Adrienne Der Marderosian, Casey May McGuire, Vukasin Nedeljkovic, Binod Shrestha, Eun-Kyung Suh and Lance Winn, the exhibition explores borders as …

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  • 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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  • Career Readiness Week - Employer Resume Critiques

    Career Services and Experiential Learning

    This week of career readiness programs will provide UCF students and alumni an opportunity to have their resume critiqued and to practice their interview skills with an employer. January 29th - 31st: Resume critiques with an employer will be in 30 minutes in length from 10:00am-4:00pm, by appointment. Select the appointment type you would like to setup below based on …

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  • Blood Drive

    Veterans Commemorative Site

    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 serving with the Knights Bleed Black and Gold Blood Drive Advisory Council, please contact BloodDrives@ucf.edu. Thank you for making a difference! Event runs on multiple dates (select …

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  • Hispanic Serving Institution Forum

    Student Union: Cape Florida Ballroom (Room 316)

    Join the conversation as UCF continues to work towards creating and strengthening an inclusive HSI culture. All faculty, staff and students are welcome to participate in sessions throughout the day. HSI Forum: Student Panel (DIV 369) January 31, 2018 9:45-10:45AM SU 316 The Latino Leadership Council at UCF will provide their insights on their vision for UCF as a Hispanic …

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  • Safe Zone Series: Advocates (Recurring Event)

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Course number: DIV241 Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services The Safe Zone Advocates training is the second in the series and was created to further individual knowledge and understanding of LGBTQ+ issues. The training is geared toward helping attendees explore, identify, and expose cultural biases and acquire skills necessary for advocating for marginalized populations. Participants who complete both trainings (LGBTQ+ 101 and Safe …

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  • Career Readiness Week - LinkedIn Photobooth (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning

    Get a professional headshot taken for your LinkedIn profile during Career Readiness Week. Don't forget to dress professionally! See the full schedule here.

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  • Getting Great Recommendation Letters

    Student Union: Sand Key Meeting Room (Room 220)

    This workshop will provide you information on how to develop strong relationships with faculty, how to ask for recommendation letters, and how to provide all the information your recommenders need to prepare strong recommendation letters for graduate school

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  • CPNM Research Brown-Bag: Forced Collaboration or Something Else?

    Barbara Ying Center: BYC-101

    Join the Center for Public and Nonprofit Management for its research brown-bag presentations, hosted on most Wednesdays during the spring semester. This week's topic is "Forced Collaboration or Something Else? Local Nonprofits' Perspective on 'Collaboration' After Multiple Disasters," presented by Associate Professor Claire Knox. Discussion will follow the presentation. All UCF faculty are welcome to attend. And don't forget to …

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  • Wellness Wednesdays: Reaching Your Potential! - CAPS Workshops (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services: Group room

    Learn and gain support in reaching your New Year’s goals and resolutions! Stay on-track with help from our monthly drop-in meetings.

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  • Career Readiness Week - CFE Federal Credit Union Lunch and Learn

    Career Services and Experiential Learning

    See what working for CFE Federal Credit Union would be like at this lunch and learn during Career Readiness Week! See the full schedule here!

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  • Honors in the Major Information Session (Recurring Event)

    The Burnett Honors College: BHC 130

    Ready to undertake original and independent work in your major? Come learn more about our eligibility requirements, program benefits, and the steps to complete an Honors in the Major thesis/creative project! In this program, students research, write, and defend an original thesis/creative project that is published through the university library. Open to all undergraduate UCF students. Learn more: https://honors.ucf.edu/honors-in-the-major-information-sessions/

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  • How To: Get Accepted To Showcase (And Other Conferences) (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: Cedar Key Meeting Room (Room 223)

    Acquire skills to write a strong abstract and to synthesize your research or creative work for a presentation. This workshop is ideal for students planning to apply to the Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence. No RSVP required. All workshops are first come, first serve unless otherwise noted. Note: This workshop is for students already working on a research project. Questions? …

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  • The Art of Email Etiquette

    Live Oak Ballroom/Magnolia Room

    Email is the number one way we communicate with each other on campus. Learn the necessary elements required for a professional, well-written, and action-driven email message. This session is FREE and all students are welcome to attend! Earn 1,000 LINK points for attending!

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  • Career Readiness Week - Prep for the Career Expo Workshop (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning

    Find out how to navigate the Career Expo like a pro at this workshop during Career Readiness Week! See the full schedule here.

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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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  • Caring For The Caregiver (Recurring Event)

    UCF Health: Patient Education Conference Room

    Serving as a caregiver for a loved one can be a rewarding experience. It also can be one of life’s most challenging experiences. We help support those who are caring for a loved one with illness or memory loss. Research shows that when caregivers attend organized support groups run by trained professionals, they can double the amount of time a …

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  • How It Works For You: Networking Techniques (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    Overcome fears and anxiety related to networking by using outcome based thinking. Learn what to do before, during and after a networking event. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success.

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  • Networking Techniques- Graduate Series (Recurring Event)

    Colbourn Hall: 146

    Learn what to do before, during, and after a networking event. Overcome fears and anxiety related to networking. Please RSVP through the UCF Graduate Studies Center.

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  • UCF Men's Basketball vs. Connecticut

    Addition Financial Arena

    Come out and support your UCF Knight's Men's Basketball team! Find the full schedule here: http://ucfknights.com/schedule.aspx?path=mbball

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