Wednesday, April 18, 2018

  • 2018 UCF Financial Wellness Series

    UCF Human Resources - Innovative Center: Training Room

    The annual UCF Financial Wellness Series will be held from April 2 through April 30, 2018. Sessions for this year include the following: Classroom Workshops Investing BasicsMonday, April 2 : 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Presented By: Paul Gregg, Assistant Chair, Finance Executive in ResidencePaul Gregg will share with you some of the same information he teaches students about retirement …

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  • The UCF Art Gallery Presents: EXTROPY: The UCF Biannual BFA Exhibition

    UCF Art Gallery

    Extropy: The UCF Biannual BFA Exhibition celebrates the work of 54 graduating BFA students from the UCF School of Visual Arts and Design. Extropy will be featuring various forms of art across multiple disciplines with focuses in book arts, ceramics, drawing, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. There will also be a theatre showcase for experimental animation students as well …

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  • Giving & Receiving Feedback - PER201 (Faculty & Staff Only) (Recurring Event)

    Innovative Center: Suite 100, Room 105

    Giving and receiving feedback well is essential to effective communication, yet it is a challenging skill to master. This workshop provides a framework for giving both positive and constructive feedback; eliciting feedback; and responding non-defensively to feedback. Participants will also have an opportunity to apply feedback tips and techniques to real-life scenarios. Register via myUCF.

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  • Arbor Day Celebration and Tree Planting

    Student Union: 220 (Sand Key)

    Celebrate Arbor Day and our outstanding UCF Urban Forestry Team as they have been recognized as the State of Florida’s Outstanding Urban Forestry Program from the Florida Urban Forestry Council. Join us for our celebration, tree planting, nature hike, and free food! Celebration schedule is as follows: 9:00am-10:00am--Welcome and Award Ceremony ( Student Union Sand Key Ballroom 220) 10:30am-11:30am--Tree Planting …

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  • Blood Drive (Recurring Event)

    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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  • I-20 Signing Event (Recurring Event)

    UCF Global: 101

    Are you an F1 student and planning to travel outside the United States during the Spring Break? You must have a valid travel signature on your Form I-20 from an immigration adviser in order to return to the U.S. You also need a valid passport and valid visa to re-enter the United States when you return. Each travel signature is …

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  • Purrfectly Stress Free

    CAPS

    Purrfectly Stress Free is a CAPS sponsored event on Wednesday, April 18, from 11:30 AM- 1 PM. This event allows the UCF community to engage with therapy cats, in the CAPS building. Come to pet, play, and be in the presence of cats who can help you to relieve stress.

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  • GKT English Language (Small Group Session) (Recurring Event)

    College of Education and Human Performance Complex

    This session allows for a small group of students studying for the GKT English Language section to work independently or in groups with the aid of a tutor. Bring your own books with specific questions in mind, or allow us to provide you with materials, and together we can work through the skills needed to pass this section of the …

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  • Speak Your Truth Open Mic

    John C. Hitt Library: 223

    Kickoff Open Mic for a new UCF project! Speak Your Truth: A Queer History of UCF is an archival project exploring the history of the queer experience at the University of Central Florida. In your own words, and in your preferred format, we want to know what you have experienced as a member of the queer community at UCF. Your …

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  • Lunch and Learn with Theatre For Young Audiences (Recurring Event)

    PAC: M143

    The first-year Theatre for Young Audiences M.F.A. students invite you to their inaugural Lunch-and-Learn series! Bring your lunch and join us on Wednesdays from 12 pm – 1 pm as we explore a variety of topics - from taboo to to-do - in the world of Theatre for Young Audiences. Discussions will center around books, plays, and guest speakers. All …

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  • The Introvert's Guide to Networking

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 115

    Come to this two-hour workshop to learn about, and improve, social networking and communication skills specifically tailored for introverts who struggle to network and build connections. Seats are limited, RSVP to secure your seat! Max number of participants is 12, first-come/first-serve sign-ups. Those who sign up after first 12 spots are taken will be placed on a waitlist and may …

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  • Fulbright Scholarship Information Session (Recurring Event)

    The Burnett Honors College: BHC 130

    The Fulbright Program fully funds students of all disciplines to live abroad for an academic year to conduct research, pursue graduate study, or teach English. Attend an information session with the Director of the Office of Prestigious Awards. Lunch is provided. Sign up here.

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  • Federal Certifications Managed by SBA

    Florida SBDC at UCF

    Every year, the Federal government procures supplies and/or services to the tune of several hundred billion dollars. A whopping twenty-three (23) percent of those procurements are earmarked for smaller businesses. If you own a small business and have the potential to sell your product/service to the Federal government you ought to take the time to learn about these programs. At …

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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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  • I-20 Signing Event (Recurring Event)

    UCF Global: 101

    Are you an F1 student and planning to travel outside the United States during the Spring Break? You must have a valid travel signature on your Form I-20 from an immigration adviser in order to return to the U.S. You also need a valid passport and valid visa to re-enter the United States when you return. Each travel signature is …

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  • Beginner Swim Lessons (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center: Lap Pool

    This class is designed to help participants feel comfortable and confident in the water, as well as develop fundamental skills for swimming. This course is intended for new swimmers. Participants will learn basic freestyle and backstroke.

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  • Create a Professional Portfolio

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    Understand the importance of showcasing your skills, experiences and accomplishments through the use of a portfolio. Compare the advantages of both a hard copy and an electronic portfolio. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success.

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  • Raytheon Information Session

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Come meet Raytheon engineers to discuss Raytheon technology and product. Understand the depth of career opportunities available but focus on technology advancements in surveillance capability as well as directed energy.

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  • Advanced Swim Lesson (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center: Lap Pool

    This course is designed to provide participants with coordination and refinement of their strokes. Participants should be able to swim with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness and over greater distances after this course. Flip turns on the front and back are introduced. This course provides an intense interval training swimming work out. This is a great course for competitive …

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  • Captel Information Session

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 115

    Learn about CapTel Service Specialists! Be a Captioning Assistant and earn $11.00+ per hour - full and part-time positions available.

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  • Humanist Peer Support and Discussion Group (Recurring Event)

    Innovative Center: Suite 100, Room 105

    The Humanist Peer Support & Discussion Group is for anyone experiencing personal or professional challenges related to their worldview; coming out as an Atheist or other marginalized perspective identity; doubting beliefs; questions about changing or leaving religion; coping with transition from a religion; seeking meaning and purpose in secular life; coping with grief, loss, and mortality without religion; and other …

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  • CubeSats: Big Science in Tiny Spacecraft

    Tuscawilla Country Club

    DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIESCubeSats: Big Science in Tiny Spacecraft Adrienne Dove, Ph.D.Assistant Professor in the UCF Department of Physics Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.Tuscawilla Country Club1500 Winter Springs Blvd.,Winter Springs, FL 32708 Abstract: Over the last decade, CubeSats have been revolutionizing spaceflight and science with their capabilities for low-cost and frequent access to space. CubeSats are miniaturized satellites that …

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  • UCF Baseball vs. Bethune Cookman

    John Euliano Park

    Come out and support your UCF Knights' baseball team. Find the full schedule here: http://ucfknights.com/schedule.aspx?schedule=1244

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