Tuesday, November 10, 2020

  • Veterans Flag Week (Recurring Event)

    Memory Mall

    Over 1,500 American flags will be on display on Memory Mall starting Monday, November 9 through Friday, November 13. Each flag respresents one UCF student veteran attending UCF for the fall semester.   Set-up will start on on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 7:30 a.m. There will be limited amount of volunteers due to social distancing guidlines. If you are interested …

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  • Fostering a Civil Workplace - LDR012 (Faculty & Staff SUPERVISORS only)

    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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  • Build Big Ideas and Win $2500 UCF LaunchPad’s BIG IDEA Competition (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    We know that many students across UCF have big ideas for addressing important problems. UCF’s Blackstone LaunchPad wants to celebrate and showcase creative thinking from undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines with its new $2500 Big Idea Competition sponsored by Highkey. We encourage all UCF students across all disciplines to engage their creative and critical thinking skills to propose big …

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  • Theatre UCF presents Much Ado About Nothing: A Modern Verse Translation (Recurring Event)

    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. Two couples are brought together and whisked apart by the plotting of friends and enemies in this …

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  • On Campus Adventure: Arboretum Flora and Fauna Hike (Recurring Event)

    Arboretum

    Trip Date: 11/10/2020 Trip Cost: Free Registration Opens: 10/27/2020 Registration Closes: 11/10/2020 Trip Description: Join us on a hike around UCF’s very own natural gem: the Arboretum. Established in 1983, The Arboretum expands over 800 acres and several unique habitats including oak hammocks, pine flatwoods and a cypress dome. On this trip you will learn about the flora and fauna native to Central Florida and …

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  • Precedence Committee (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Keep track of Judicial record and implement templates for rationales. 

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  • Mirage: Fall 2020 SVAD Biannual BFA Exhibition (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery

    The SVAD Biannual BFA Exhibition provides the opportunity for undergraduate students majoring in book arts, ceramics, drawing, experimental animation, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture to share their research and artistic practice. November 9-23, 2020 Mirage includes work by sixteen artists: Kaitlyn Alborn, Alexander Alvarez, Kenny Castellanos, Sofia Del Real, James Dumay, Alexis Faulkner, Cameron Felt, Laurel Felt, Kevin Flores, …

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  • CANCELED: Virtual Flag Raising & Veterans Salute - Veterans Month at UCF: A Month of Honor and Remembrance

    Virtual

    In continuing the annual tradition of honoring veterans who serve and severed our country during Veterans Month at UCF, the 2020 Flag Raising & Veterans Salute will be virtual program. The program will include UCF Air Force, UCF Army ROTC, the Veterans Academic Resource Center and UCF Community Veterans History Project. UCF music education major Adam Zaph will open the …

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  • Intellectual Property Rights - ELECTIVE (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    This workshop addresses the various conflicts of interest encountered by faculty during their academic and research tenure. The session will address conflicts of interest between faculty and students, financial conflicts of interests related to sponsored research and conflicts of commitments related to faculty members institutional assignments and their private business or consulting activity. The objective of the session is to …

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  • Career Lab: Resumes (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Not everyone learns by watching a presentation or holding a conversation. Some of us learn by actually doing what we're being taught. If that's you (or even if it isn't...) this lab is for you! Come drop in via ZOOM to learn how to effectively update your resume with the help of a Career Peer Advisor (or two). During the …

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  • Take Charge Tuesday: Mood Management (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    Sometimes maintaining motivation, concentration and engagement can be difficult through the semester. Come learn and apply strategies to manage your mood in a healthy way and improve your wellness. 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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  • Crash Course of Climb (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Join the Climbing Tower staff to talk all things rock climbing. Each Tuesday, we will share information, teach you something new, and keep our climbing community going. We know that times are hard, but we don't want to let you go too long between tower chats. Join us via Zoom using this link: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/99154053906

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  • FAO Committee (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    FAO, the Financial Allocations for Organizations Committee is one of the three Fiscal Committees in the Legislative Branch. The FAO committee allocates funds to Registered Student Organization's (RSOs) for Events, Projects, and Promotional Items. Funding level for each category can be found in the FAO Spending Policy (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_uVPG0j8Kqoi3wWomhpF5KUrp7HnSnoN/view). RSO's can apply to be funded at 50% via a Senate Bill. …

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  • SBA Workshop: Resources for Veterans

    Florida SBDC at UCF

    The SBA Office of Veterans Business Development’s (OVBD) mission is to maximize the availability, applicability and usability of small business programs for veterans, service-disabled veterans, Reserve Component Members, and their dependents or survivors. OVBD is SBA’s liaison with the veterans' business community; provides policy analysis and reporting; and is an Ombudsman for veteran entrepreneurs. OVBD has a number of programs …

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  • CAPS Racial Healing Group (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    Join fellow students of color to express, process and heal from negative race-based experiences. Topics may include racial bias, discrimination, racial identity, systemic racism, intersecting identities and empowerment. To schedule an initial appointment, please call 407-823-2811

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  • Making the Most of a Research Conference (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    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. During the Fall 2020 semester, all OUR workshops will be held through Zoom. To register for this workshop, …

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  • UCF Bands Guest Speaker: Composer Talk: In Pursuit of Diversity & In One’s Own Voice with Jennifer Jolley, Asst Prof of Composition, Texas Tech University

    Virtual

    Jennifer Jolley is a West Texas-based composer of vocal, orchestral, wind ensemble, chamber and electronic works. Her work draws toward subjects that are political and even provocative. Her collaboration with librettist Kendall A, Prisoner of Conscience, has been described as “the ideal soundtrack and perhaps balm for our current ‘toxic’…times.” Her Blue Glacier Decoy, written as a musical response to …

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  • Freshman Edition: Build Winning Resumes (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Freshman, how do you craft a winning resume as you begin your academic career? This webinar for freshman students highlights how to incorporate and plan for collegiate co-curricular experiences on a resume. This session is not available for GEB points. SLS Students: You must refer to your Resume Writing Worksheet for your SLS assignment. You must use your NID and …

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  • 1st Gen Panel Discussion with Downtown (Virtual Session)

    Virtual

    In this panel discussion, students will hear from both UCF and Valencia College faculty and first-generation staff. The panel will talk about their experiences as a first-generation student, provide advice and answer student questions. Free admission To join the Zoom meeting, click here: https://valenciacollege.zoom.us/s/94219835603

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  • Faculty Senate Information Technology Committee

    Virtual

    The Information Technology Committee evaluates and recommends policy and procedures concerning information technology and resources. Zoom: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/94020745224?pwd=cFE3VFp0SzBiRVZRWEZmTTErMXZYUT09

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  • ORS Committee (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    The Operations Review & Sanctions Committee (ORS) is one of the three Fiscal Committees in the Legislative Branch that audits the funding that the Student Body Senate allocates to ensure that funds are being spent properly. ORS gives out sanctions to individuals or Registered Student Organizations ( RSOs) that are found in violation of misusing funds. The committee debates, amends, …

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  • LJR Committee (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    LJR, the Legislative, Judicial, and Rules Committee, is one of the four Internal Committees in the Legislative Branch. The LJR Committee deals with the constant updates and review of the SG governing documents. LJR work allows for the smooth function of all Student Government and how we deal with each student and RSO. LJR Zoom Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/95503977023?pwd=Mi9pMnZrNlVSR3dUU2RQUmRLaldIQT09

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  • Ethical Decision Making in Graduate School and Beyond - ELECTIVE (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Actions taken as a result of a decision made reflect one’s values and principles. Inherently, we know what is right and wrong behavior but do we understand how others judge right and wrong behavior. This seminar will provide problem-solving methods and critical questioning techniques associated with the practice of ethical decision making. During the seminar, participants will have an opportunity …

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  • OMGraduation 2-Day Event (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Graduation is quickly approaching and we know how you feel! We want you to have everything you need to know! OMGraduation will prepare you for the job search in one stop. This free TWO DAY event is presented to you by Career Services & Enterprise and will cover topics such as resume, job search strategies, interviewing, and more. This year …

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  • First Generation Employer Panel

    Virtual

    First Generation professionals will share their experiences navigating college, the job search and beyond as the first person in their family to attend college. Please note: First Generation Employer Panel is a session within OMGraduation. OMGraduation is a free, two-day event presented by Career Services & Enterprise and will cover topics such as resume, job search strategies, interviewing, and more.  …

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