Thursday, October 08, 2020

  • Theatre UCF presents Blood at the Root

    Virtual

    Out of health and safety concerns for our students, faculty and patrons, Theatre UCF has made the necessary decision to present several free virtual readings that will take place throughout the fall semester. More information on performances this spring will be announced soon. When racial tensions begin to arise, what was once a seemingly peaceful high school becomes the volatile …

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  • Healthy Knights Virtual Expo

    Virtual

    Tune in virtually throughout the week for hot tips and campus resources to keep you healthy and well. Want to be a part of the action and get some swag? Submit a brief video showing what you do to stay healthy. What is your favorite coping strategy? What do you do for self-care? Working out, rock climbing, surfing, reading, meditation, …

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  • 2020 Virtual Business Graduate Fair

    Virtual

    Join the College of Business for the 2020 Virtual Business Grad Fair on Wednesday, October 7, and Thursday, October 8, for an overview of the college's graduate business programs, as well as detailed sessions on each program. Programs include the UCF MBA, MS in Management tracks, MS in Accounting, MS in Real Estate, MS in Sport Business Management, PhD and …

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  • 5k Training Program (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    Whether you're new to running, or you want to improve on your speed, join us for 5k Training this Fall at the RWC. We will be meeting every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m. for 6 weeks at RWC Main Campus and RWC Downtown. Participants must register online at ucfrwc.org. 

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  • Healing Art Exhibition: Call for Entries (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Healing Art Exhibition 2021Call for EntriesTheme: The Art of Being Visible: Expressions of Social JusticeEnter by: Friday, Nov. 6 (11:59 pm EST) Submit work here: https://caps.sdes.ucf.edu/art/apply/ The 7th annual juried 2-D art exhibition will showcase artwork by UCF students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Selected artwork will be on display in UCF Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) from January to November …

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  • Fostering a Civil Workplace - LDR012 (Faculty & Staff SUPERVISORS Only) (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    According to a 2018 survey, 69% of respondents cited incivility as a major problem in American society, with 29% reporting that they have experienced uncivil behavior at work. Supervisors have an important role in creating a work environment that is respectful. This workshop explores issues of workplace civility, and provides supervisors with strategies for addressing uncivil behavior and ways to …

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  • Developing Your Statement of Purpose

    Virtual

    Have you ever wondered what graduate schools look for in a statement of purpose? Come to this Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) session and learn how to shape your statement of purpose into a competitive statement. Graduate school application committees are usually looking for specific features in a statement of purpose that stands out. This workshop is in our “Applying” stage, …

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  • E&A Committee (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    E&A, the Elections and Appointment Committee is one of the four Internal Committees in the Legislative Branch. The E&A Committee’s job is to oversee the rules and procedures of a Student Government Election, which is found in Title VI: The Election Statues. Additionally, the committee also presides over the appointment process, where appointees must attend a hearing within the committee …

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  • Prep with a Pro (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Prep with a Pro Schedule: September 9: Ernst & Young September 16: Orange County Public Schools - Impressing the Recruiter September 23: Insight Global - How to Crush a Virtual Career Fair September 28: Naval Surface Warfare Center - Panama City Division - Virtual Interviewing October 8: Gartner - Networking October 14: Siemens - A Day in the Life and …

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  • Book Club: My Time Among the Whites (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Join us for a book club series where we dive into Crucet's My Time Among The Whites —a collection of essays on feeling like an “accidental” American, followed by a chance to meet with Crucet in April. Limited supplies of the book are available to those who attend. Please sign up via SignUPGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FACAE2AA1FDC16-book

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  • Research Recovery & Reskill Webinar: Fall 2020 Series #3

    Virtual

    People Working or Not Working in Isolation: Coping Tools for the Hospitality Industry Topic #3: Service with a Mask: Managing Emotions and Stress during COVID-19 Service employees must frequently manage their feelings and expressions, a concept called emotional labor. COVID-19 work processes present unique challenges related to emotional labor. Learn strategies for dealing with the stress of emotional labor during …

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  • Setting Healthy Boundaries (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    Setting boundaries in relationships may feel difficult or challenging, be it in romantic relationships, friendships, or with family. Learn knowledge and skills for healthy boundary setting applicable for a variety of types of relationships. CAPS workshops are free, require no sign-up and space is provided on a first-come-first-serve basis to currently enrolled students.

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  • Bassoon Studio Masterclass with Simon Van Holen

    Virtual

    Join us to observe a masterclass with the UCF Bassoon Studio featuring Bassoonist and Solo-Contrabassoonist for the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Simon Van Holen. Contact Yoon Joo Hwang at yoon.hwang@ucf.edu for the link to observe the masterclass.

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  • Getting Great Letters of Recommendation (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    How do you know if the relationships you’ve built with your faculty will turn into great letters of recommendation? This Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) workshop will break down the steps needed to ensure your letters of recommendation are strong for graduate school applications. Now that you’ve built upon your experiences. Let’s hone those experiences and create a competitive application. This …

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  • Virtual Couponing 101 Class (Recurring Event)

    Virtual: Online

    Do you want to learn how to save money the right way and get items for free? If you do come, check out our virtual Couponing 101 classes. Join this class at: https://www.facebook.com/HealthyKnight/

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

    Virtual

    In this session students will learn the 12 core areas of responsible conduct of research (RCR). 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 …

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  • SBA Committee (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    SBA, the Student Body Advocacy Committee is one of the four Internal Committees in the Legislative Branch. The SBA Committee focuses on addressing student needs and campus issues. This is done through lobbying efforts in Tallahassee, our concern form, and Internal Legislation to put the voice of Student Government behind student-led advocacy efforts. SBA Zoom Link:

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  • Frito Lay Orlando - Supply Chain Operators Coffee Chat

    Virtual

    Learn about Supply Chain Operations! Interested in expanding your leadership capability and a career in food manufacturing? Sign up for our virtual coffee chat, where you will receive an overview of Frito-Lay Orlando Supply Chain Operations and have the option to connect 1:1 with Supply Chain Managers at the local Orlando Manufacturing Plant. Be sure to have a digital copy …

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  • Judicial Outreach Committee (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Plan outreach events, PowerPoint slides, videos, etc. to present to students on what the Judicial Branch does.

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  • NASM Personal Training Course (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    This 5-week course will teach you the fundamental content that you will need to know to be personal trainer at the RWC and successfully pass the NASM Certified Personal Trainer exam. This course does not include the exam itself. Please direct any questions about this course to Kyra.Dickie@ucf.edu.

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  • FIEA - Interactive Entertainment MS Fall 2020 Virtual Grad Fair

    Virtual

    Join faculty and staff from the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy to learn more about this unique degree program. Register at: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/FIEAF20GRADFair1

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  • Spanish Tertulia (poetry, music, art)

    Virtual

    The Association of Graduate Students in Spanish, SaGA, invite you to the Tertulia on Thursday, October 8, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. We'll be talking about poetry, criticism, books, music, art and more. We count on your participation. The event is conducted in Spanish. Meeting ID: 941 905 5675 Password: arte 

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  • Student Government Senate (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Student Government Senate will be livestreamed via our Facebook Page. If you would like to speak during the Open Forum section of the Agenda, please reach out to Brodie Taylor at Brodie.Taylor@ucf.edu. For more details, please visit our website at: sg.ucf.edu/branch/legislative

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  • TEA@UCF Weekly Meeting (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    The weekly meetings for the Themed Entertainment Association at UCF. TEA@UCF is an organization for UCF students of all years and majors who are interested in a career in the themed entertainment industry. Whether you want to design rides for Disney, produce a show for Universal Studios, or start your own simulation company, this is the club for you. TEA@UCF …

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