Wednesday, November 13, 2019

  • Downtown 5K Training Program

    Dr. Phillips Academic Commons Seneff Plaza

    This six week 5K running program will meet in-person (Tuesdays at 7 a.m.) at the SENEFF Arts Plaza. Additional treadmill runs will be scheduled weekly and can be completed at the RWC @ Downtown. No previous 5K training is required. This program is open to all Downtown Students. Sign up by 10/25/2019: http://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6yWfLyDwKNH4w9T RWC @ Downtown Facility Hours: Sunday: Noon …

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  • Open Water SCUBA Certification

    Outdoor Adventure Center: RWC 154

    A two weekend course to recieve your NAUI Open Water SCUBA Certification! MUST BE AVAILABLE DURING BOTH WEEKENDS! Information about this course and how to register is located at the Outdoor Adventure Center. Come into the Outdoor Adventure Center between 12:00pm and 6:00pm to register for the certification class. The OAC is room 154, located on the first floor of …

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  • Beyond the Books: History of the UCF's Library

    John C. Hitt Library: main floor

    The UCF Libraries’ Special Collections & University Archives is pleased to announce the Beyond the Books: History of the UCF’s Library exhibit, which looks at the history of the University of Central Florida’s John C. Hitt Library including major renovations – both past and future – along with a selection of library resources. When the University of Central Florida (then …

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  • UCF Veterans Flag Day

    Memory Mall

    Each November, The Veterans Academic Resource Center (VARC), Student Veterans of America - UCF Chapter, SALUTE Veterans National Honors Society, and the UCF Veterans History Project honor our student veterans by planting one American Flag per UCF Student Veteran studying at UCF during the Fall 2019 semester.Volunteers are needed with planting flags on Memory Mall starting on Saturday, November 9, …

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  • Half Marathon Training Program (Recurring Event)

    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 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. More information …

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  • WEBINAR: LinkedIn Made Easy

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    Virtual Session You've created a LinkedIn profile - now what? Attend this workshop to learn how you can leverage your profile to promote your brand and connect with professionals in your network. RSVP: http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=EE50DD82814F31

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  • Peer to Peer Workshop: Engaging in Academic Experiences and Preparing for Graduate School (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 201

    It’s time to connect what’s now to what’s next! Brought to you by iACE peer mentors, this workshop will provide you the opportunity to learn about research, study abroad, internships, and graduate school preparation. https://dtl.ucf.edu/iace/ Prefer to schedule an appointment with a peer mentor? Schedule one here: https://calendly.com/iacepeeradvising

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  • FreshU Mobile Kitchen Cooking Demo (Recurring Event)

    Memory Mall

    Wellness and Health Promotion Services presents the FreshU Mobile Demonstration Kitchen. FreshU Kitchen Cooking Demos teach students how to incorporate fruits and vegetables into their diets and reduce food waste. Students will get to see the process, taste the dish, and take home a recipe card so they can try making it themselves later.

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  • Lunch and Learn with an Employer: Colony Hardware - Identify and Market your Specific Skillset to Employers

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Learn from an employer about how to identify and market your specific skillset to recruiters! Lunch will be provided by the employer. For an RSVP (https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/333096/share_preview) to be honored you must arrive promptly by the start of the event. Career Services may be unable to honor the RSVP of late arrivals.

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  • Apps to Help Organize Your Research Life (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    Do you ever wonder if there is a great app out there that you are missing out on? Need help staying organized, taking notes, or need a better way to communicate with classmates over shared projects? Well look no further as this session will introduce helpful and important apps that all grad students should love and use! We will cover …

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  • Resources for Veterans

    Florida SBDC at UCF

    Presented by Ed Ramos, Senior Area Manager, SBA Attention Veterans! This workshop covers the programs and services the Small Business Administration (SBA) offers to veterans and their spouses to help start and grow a business. Although the SBA is usually associated with loans, this overview will run through the SBA Loan Programs as well as our other programs and services …

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  • UCF Nursing Information Session, BSN degree (Valencia Osceola) (Recurring Event)

    Valenica Osceola- Room 4-335: Room 4-335

    Pre-register for this Information Session HERE UCF’s BSN Information Sessions are designed to help prospective BSN students understand the process and steps for applying to UCF's limited-access, upper-division BSN programs which include the Traditional, Second Degree, and Concurrent options. The online RN to BSN option will also be discussed. Attendees will learn about unique application requirements to practice and learn …

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  • Making "Cents" of your Transfer

    UCF Valencia West Building 11, Room 129

    Transferring to UCF? UCF handles Financial Aid, Payments, Deadlines, and Scholarships much differently than Valencia Does. Attend this workshop to help you make “cents” of your transfer. Session topics include: How to apply for Financial Aid at UCF and tips of getting the largest award package possible. If you lost your aid while at Valencia, will you get it back? …

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  • How to Make It...Gaming PCs with Abhi Sastri of Fluix Engineering

    Starter Space: 135 BA 1

    If they can do it, so can you! Hear harrowing tales of startup success and failure as told by an entrepreneur who has navigated the ups and downs of starting a business. Learn from and get engaged with someone who has been through the startup experience and wants to be help you do the same.

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  • Napercise (Recurring Event)

    RWC @ Knights Plaza

    The best way for muscle recovery, building up your immune system and retention of information is a power nap! Join us for a safe, clean, supervised rest (30 mins after set up) and feel invigorated to power through the rest of your day!

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  • Café Francophone - French Conversation

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 211

    Come to the French café to improve your French communication skills and meet new friends! This week, it is part of the Language Speed Dating event. Join us in the UCF Student Union, Key West Ballroom 218AB to improve your French skills. This activity is for students who want to improve their French skills, and native speakers are welcome.

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  • Doing the Right Thing: What Every Graduate Student Should Know About Research Misconduct (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    In this session students will learn the 12 core areas of responsible conduct of research. The core areas will be explored using a combination of case studies and facilitated discussion. Emphasis will be placed on recognizing the historical foundations of RCR within the broader landscape of ethics. Students will learn how to leverage communication and disclosure for the ethical and …

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  • Navigating Difficult Relationships- Violence Prevention Certificate Series (Recurring Event)

    RWC: 249

    Learn how to identify and recognize red flags of unhealthy behaviors in relationships. Participants will watch a short video and discuss the cycle of abuse.

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  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: Room 358B

    Would you like to teach English conversation overseas? After graduating, you can get a job if you have a TEFL Certificate (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). It does not matter what you majored in, and you don’t need to be an education major. You just need a bachelor’s degree and a TEFL Certificate. A TEFL Certificate usually costs thousands …

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  • CANCELED: Collective Bargaining Session - AFSCME

    UCF Human Resources - Innovative Center: Training Room

    A collective bargaining session is scheuled between the Board of Trustees and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) for November 13th at 3:00p.m. in UCF Human Resources Innovative Center Room 105.

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  • Transfer Advocate Certificate Series, Session 3 -- DIV419

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Session 3: During session 3 attendees will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to advocate for the transfer student population. Participants will learn about resources available to UCF prospective and current transfer students, understand what it means to be an advocate, and engage in active discussion with their colleagues in order to develop a plan to positively impact the transfer …

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  • How To: Get Started in Undergraduate Research (For Transfer Students) (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 201: Trevor Colbourn Hall 201

    Are you interested in learning more about research? Not sure where to start or how to navigate all the programs available? This workshop will discuss how to expand your academic experience through undergraduate research. THIS VERSION OF THE GETTING STARTED WORKSHOP WILL FOCUS ON HELPING TRANSFER STUDENTS GET STARTED IN RESEARCH. No RSVP required. All workshops are first-come, first-serve unless …

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  • Trans* In College Book Club, Discussion Meeting 9 -- DIV455.0001

    CB1: 205

    The Division of Teaching and Learning is hosting a campus wide book club for faculty, staff, and students. The book, Trans* In College by Z Nicolazzo (University of Arizona), is a foundational study on trans students' experiences across large universities like ours. Through reading and conversing, members will learn about the experiences of students, peers, colleagues, and friends, and how …

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  • Book Discussion: American Dharma

    PSY 226: Psychology Building Room 226

    Join us for a discussion with our very own Dr. Ann Gleig about her new book American Dharma: Buddhism Beyond Modernity, with Dr. Claudia Schippert responding.The first 15 students to arrive will receive a free copy of the book! Book Information:The past couple of decades have witnessed Buddhist communities both continuing the modernization of Buddhism and questioning some of its …

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