Thursday, February 01, 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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  • Winning the Contract: Marketing & Selling to the Government

    Florida SBDC at UCF

    Presented by Jenny Clark, President, SolvabilitySuccess in government contracting is still rooted in marketing best practices such as research, target markets, target accounts, differentiation, value proposition, and effective pricing strategies. This session will present best practices in marketing and pricing your business including a marketing framework for you to use in your business and a review of the basic pricing …

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  • Diversity Certificate Series: Module 2 (Recurring Event)

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Must attend all four modules to receive completion certificate. Module 1 Thursday, January 25 from 9:00am-11:00am Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 Monday, February 19 from 2:30pm-4:30pm Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 Module 2 Thursday, February 1 from 9:00am-11:00am Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 Monday, February 26 from 2:30pm-4:30pm …

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  • Career Readiness Week - Employer Practice Interviews

    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. February 1st - 2nd: Practice Interviews 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Presentation Skills (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    Does the idea of giving a presentation freak you out? I have good news and bad news. Bad news – presentations are unavoidable in your courses and in your future career path. Good news – presentation skills are something you can easily improve! This 45-minute session will provide some tips, tricks, and ideas for how to become a better presenter. …

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  • Career Readiness Week - Making the Most out of Handshake Workshop

    Career Services and Experiential Learning

    Learn how to make the most out of Handshake at this workshop during Career Readiness Week! See the full schedule here.

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  • Couponing 101 (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: Sand Key Meeting Room (Room 220)

    Healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. Learn the basics of couponing and save money on grocery items during our Couponing 101 Workshop. Discover how you can get name brand items for less or even free. You will receive coupons and a coupon organizer to get you started.

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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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  • Career Readiness Week - Job Search Strategies Workshop

    Career Services and Experiential Learning

    Discover how to access the hidden job market at this workshop during Career Readiness Week! See the full schedule here.

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  • Remembering Dr. Simon Barton: Honoring His Life and Legacy

    Live Oak Ballroom/Magnolia Room

    Please join us in honoring Dr. Simon Barton, Professor of History. The renowned historian of medieval Iberia passed away in Orlando on Friday, December 15, 2017 at the age of 55. Before coming to the University of Central Florida, Dr. Barton was a faculty member at the University of Exeter, where he also served as Director of the Centre for …

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  • Artist Talk by Hiwa K

    UCF Art Gallery

    Internationally renowned artist Hiwa K will talk about his work in Finding Home: The Global Refugee Crisis. Hiwa K has participated in international exhibitions including the Venice Biennale (2015) and documenta14, Kassel/Athens (2017). In 2016 he received the Arnold Bode Prize and the Schering Stiftung Art Award).

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  • UCF MBA Open House

    UCF Executive Development Center

    The UCF MBA Open House is open to all interested candidates for the UCF MBA including the Executive MBA, Professional MBA Full-Time, Professional MBA Part-Time and the Evening MBA. The evening's presentation will include the UCF MBA curriculum, learning outcomes, format, schedule, application process and admission requirements. Alumni and admission staff will be available for Q&A. Register at www.ucfmba0201.eventbrite.com

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  • Faculty Collective Bargaining Notice

    Millican Hall: 395

    The next collective bargaining session between the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees and the United Faculty of Florida will take place on Thursday, February 1, from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. in Millican Hall, room 395E.

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  • Pentecost (Recurring Event)

    Theatre

    A fresco that could revolutionize Western Art is unearthed in an abandoned church in Eastern Europe. The discovery causes a dramatic struggle as representatives from the worlds of art history, religion, and politics stake their claims for the ultimate prize. The unexpected arrival of twelve refugees sets events spiraling toward an explosive climax. By David Edgar • Directed by Christopher …

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  • 1st Spring GBM with PeruSA UCF

    Student Union: Cedar Key Meeting Room (Room 223)

    PerúSA UCF invites you to our first official meeting of the spring semester! All UCF students, faculty and alumni are welcome to learn about our upcoming cultural events, leadership opportunities, and socials!There will be a guest speaker along with fun ice breakers where you will be able to meet new friends and win prizes. As always, we'll have Peruvian refreshments …

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

    Student Union: 220

    Led by former Atheists, H2O College is a non-denominational group of Dechurched, Unchurched, & Spiritually Curious UCF students that hang out together weekly to explore their beliefs as well a place for Christians to find true community. Many that attend would classify themselves as "Unchurched" (meaning never attended any church) or "De-Churched" (those that have 'been burned' by the church …

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