Wednesday, October 17, 2018

  • Half Marathon Training

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    This 12 week half marathon running program will prepare participants for the OUC Half Marathon in December. The training group meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7am outside the RWC. No previous half marathon experience is required, however previous fitness experience is recommended. Our pacers will be running under a 15 minute mile to comply with OUC's race pace requirement. …

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  • UCF Diversity Week

    The University of Central Florida

    A New Day Dawns: UCF Inclusive Excellence UCF Diversity Week is a celebration of our diverse community and an opportunity to explore topics across the broad range of human identity, experience, and interaction. Diversity Week activities are intended to stimulate our campus and move us to a more inclusive culture. This year marks the 26th UCF Diversity Week. This year’s …

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  • Benefits Open Enrollment

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    The state's annual open enrollment period for eligible employees to change insurance benefits options begins on Monday, October 15th at 8 a.m. and ends Friday, November 2nd at 6 p.m. EST. Please visit https://hr.ucf.edu/open-enrollment for additional details and updates. Questions can be directed to benefits@ucf.edu or 407.823.2771.

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  • Women on Weights

    RWC @ Knights Plaza

    Join female employees from the RWC for this 3 weeks program that promotes resistance training to females. The RWC staff will demonstrate how to properly utilize equipment around the facility, giving females the knowledge and confidence to work out on the weight floors safely. We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7am in RWC at Knights Plaza starting 10/16. Click …

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  • Blood Drive: Diversity Week

    Veterans Commemorative Site

    The 2nd Annual Diversity Week Blood Drive will be held at the Veteran's Commemorative Site from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. on October 17th. Vote for your favorite diverse faculty & staff association! Vote online: http://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2uGHh0aDjfkYIKx (counts once), and/or vote on the bus when you donate blood (counts three times!). Winning organization receives a $250 marketing grant Past Winners 2017 …

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  • What Government Contractors Need to Know about ITAR & Foreign Military Sales

    Florida SBDC at UCF

    Presented by Alan DuBrow, Government Contracting Consultant, Florida PTAC at UWF There is an area of regulation that is of vital importance to government contracting firms: ITAR, or the International Traffic In Arms Regulations are State Department controls that regulate this $50 billion part of the U.S. defense industry. Companies regulated under ITAR are subject to a number of broad …

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  • Inclusion Champions Present... Unexplored Diversity - Belief and Non-Belief Systems in Student Development

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Open to all UCF faculty, staff, and students Unexplored Diversity - Belief and Non-Belief Systems in Student Development Wednesday, October 17 from 9:00am-10:30am Course number: DIV395 Facilitator: Jeannie Kiriwas Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 There are many reasons why and specific challenges that lead people to feel discomfort discussing belief/non-belief development. This session hopes to alleviate those concerns by …

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  • Workshop: Budgeting to Make a Difference

    Millican Hall: 395

    We're asked to donate to and volunteer for many different great causes here at UCF and beyond. Join us for a discussion about finding the most meaningful ways to expand our kindness footprint. Employees register through MyUCF employee self service, course name Budgeting to Make a Difference. Students RSVP to liveunited@ucf.edu.

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  • Time Stretch Exhibition (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery

    EXHIBITION: Time Stretch by Elizabeth / Sidebotham Erin Elizabeth is a conceptual artist and utilizes non-traditional materials such as cake and sprinkles along with gold leaf in order to explore questions about banality, celebration, and experiential value. Harry Sidebotham is first and foremost a painter. He engages in the tradition of painting, investigating scientific theories such as parallel dimension theory. …

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  • Defeat the Cheat - Contract Cheating Information Table

    Ferrell Commons

    The Office of Integrity and Ethical Development will be tabling outside Ferrell Commons (FC) on October 17th between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm to bring awareness of traps associated with Contract Cheating websites. Students made me tricked into thinking such "academic" websites are OK to use when in fact they are committing academic misconduct. Free give aways and information! 500 …

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  • National LatinX AIDS Awareness Day: Rapid HIV Testing Event

    Wellness & Health Promotion Services Office: RWC 111

    Wellness and Health Promotion Services will be providing FREE HIV testing on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, from 10am-2pm in honor of National LatinX AIDS Awareness Day. The LatinX community has been disproportionally affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic since the 1990’s. Nationally, efforts are being made to highlight this and get individuals tested. UCF and WHPS have joined those efforts and …

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  • FREE Rapid HIV Testing Event (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center: 111 (WHPS Classroom)

    FREE Rapid HIV Testing Event Do you know your status? Stop by Wellness and Health Promotion Services during our Free Rapid HIV Testing event from 10am-2pm to get tested. No appointments necessary – walk-ins welcome. Take charge of your sexual wellness by taking an HIV test and get your results in 15 minutes. Be a Healthy Knight. WHPS is located …

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  • Inclusion Champions Present... The Past is Present: Diversity in the University Archives at UCF

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Open to all UCF faculty, staff, and students Unexplored Diversity - Belief and Non-Belief Systems in Student Development Wednesday, October 17 from 9:00am-10:30am Course number: DIV395 Facilitator: Jeannie Kiriwas Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 There are many reasons why and specific challenges that lead people to feel discomfort discussing belief/non-belief development. This session hopes to alleviate those concerns by …

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  • Optimizing Your Online Presence (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    Join us for this two in one workshop to learn more about evaluating research impacts and managing your online research profile. Part 1: Citation Metrics & Measuring Impact: Citation metrics provide quantitative data used to evaluate the impact of a scholar’s research. Several methods and tools exist to assist scholars with obtaining information about citation counts and impact data, such …

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  • Facebook University Bootcamps (CS/Engineering Freshmen and Sophomores Only)

    L3Harris Engineering Center: 101

    Facebook will host a University Bootcamps session for Computer Science and Engineering freshmen and sophomores only on Wednesday, October 17, 11:30am-1:30pm, in HEC 101. Additional details can be found on Piazza... 1. Students must visit www.piazza.com/events 2. Search for University of Central Florida 3. Sign-In to the event (s) of your choice 4. Check your email and follow the Piazza …

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  • Central Florida Hospitalty and Lodging Association Meet & Greet - Alfond Inn

    Rosen College of Hospitality Management: CFHLA Student Lounge (Room 202)

    The CFHLA Meet & Greet is a weekly networking event that allows UCF Rosen College students to speak with some of the most influential professionals in Central Florida’s lodging industry.

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  • Where to Publish & Author Rights (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    How do you decide which journals are the best fit for your manuscript? Do you know that all rights to a work are often assigned to publishers when a manuscript is accepted? Learn to be a savvy author! This two-part workshop will cover criteria to consider when planning where to submit your work for publication and basic information about copyright …

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  • Meaden & Moore Information Session

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 115

    Meaden & Moore will be coming in to discuss career opportunities in Forensic Accounting. In order to explain Forensic Accounting in detail, we will be giving students a Forensic Accounting Case Study to view. During this time slot we would also like to bring in pizza for the students. Please RSVP for this event in Handshake.

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  • Rosen College Lunch and Learn - Marriott Vacations Worldwide

    Rosen College of Hospitality Management: 102R

    Rosen College and Marriott Vacations Worldwide will host a lunch and learn session. Leadership topic: Growth Potential Within an Organization. Registration is required through Handshake!

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  • Living Your Best Life – Wellness Check (Recurring Event)

    Health Center & Pharmacy

    Come into Student Health Services for a well-being check-up. Learn where you’re doing WELL, where you can IMPROVE, and what is available to SUPPORT YOU. Walk in anytime between 1-3 PM during the event dates for a 20-minute session with a provider. Check in at the ORANGE POD located on the 2nd floor of the Health Center. *Link Loot available

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  • Job Search Communication (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    This working will discuss the process of writing cover letters, applications and thank you letters.

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  • Strategies to Facilitate a Cross-Cultural and Inclusive Online Environment

    Classroom Building I: Room 202 (Faculty Multimedia Center)

    Session Abstract With our increasingly diverse population of students, creating a more inclusive learning environment can be challenging, especially in online courses. However, inclusivity is an important element for any successful learning environment in any modality. In this session, participants will learn about ways in which they can facilitate a cross-cultural and inclusive online environment for their students. The presenters …

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  • Inclusion Champions Present... Diversity in High Tech - Challenges and Opportunities for Future Leaders

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Open to all UCF faculty, staff, and students Unexplored Diversity - Belief and Non-Belief Systems in Student Development Wednesday, October 17 from 9:00am-10:30am Course number: DIV395 Facilitator: Jeannie Kiriwas Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 There are many reasons why and specific challenges that lead people to feel discomfort discussing belief/non-belief development. This session hopes to alleviate those concerns by …

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  • How to: Make the Most of a Research Conference (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 201

    Conferences are a great way to network before graduation, to meet graduate faculty, or connect with professionals in industry. This workshop is designed for current undergraduate researchers, and will cover everything from finding a conference to submit to, through what to pack. Questions? Contact Undergraduate Research at our@ucf.edu or 407-823-3125.

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