Friday, February 14, 2020

  • Zora Neale Hurston’s ‘Native Village’: Historic Eatonville Remembered (Recurring Event)

    John C. Hitt Library

    The UCF History Department exhibit, Zora Neale Hurston’s ‘Native Village’: Historic Eatonville Remembered, hosted on the first-floor gallery wall in the John C. Hitt Library, explores Hurston’s anthropological research into the people, history and culture of Eatonville. Curated by UCF Associate Professor of History and Director of Public History Dr. Scot French, the exhibit features photographs related to Hurston’s investigation …

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  • Writing A Strong Proposal For Summer Fellowships And Research Grants (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 201

    This workshop will assist undergraduates in the process of writing a strong research or grant proposal. The content of the workshop is aimed at those planning to submit a UCF Undergraduate Research Grant or Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) application. No RSVP required. All workshops are first come, first serve unless otherwise noted. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office …

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  • Gaudnekolor Pop by Walter Gaudnek (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery

    GAUDNEKOLOR POP, a solo exhibition by Walter Gaudnek, celebrates the artist’s 50th and final year as a professor in the School of Visual Arts and Design at the University of Central Florida. Walter Gaudnek and his daughter Yve Gaudnek (a current UCF film student) selected works for the exhibition that highlight the use of color in poetic figurative settings between …

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  • Language Game Day (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: Room 358B

    Join the fun and improve your language skills! Bring a game to share, or come play one of ours.... and be ready to play and speak in your own language of study!

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  • Fresh Check Day: An Interactive Mental Health Check In

    Memory Mall

    Fresh Check Day, the signature program of the Jordan Porco Foundation brought to you by the Residence Hall Association at UCF, is an uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event that includes interactive expo booths, free food, music, and exciting prizes and giveaways. Fresh Check Day aims to create an approachable and hopeful atmosphere where students are encouraged to …

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  • Leadership Through Undergraduate Research

    Student Union: Sand Key Meeting Room (Room 220)

    Conducting research as an undergraduate can build great skill sets that can benefit you no matter what you decide to do once you graduate. One of the possibilities offered to students involved in research is to take on several leadership opportunities through the office of undergraduate research and through the specific research opportunities that students work in. This workshop will …

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  • Staying Motivated in Leadership

    Student Union 221: Student Union Garden Key Meeting Room

    This presentation will highlight tools to help students stay motivated throughout their leadership development journey. Specific tips will be provided to college students on what to do when motivation is low. This workshop will be presented by Jasmine Fletcher.

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  • Paving the Path to Success for Queer and Minority Individuals

    Student Union: Sand Key Meeting Room (Room 220)

    This is a program intended to help individuals understand the intricacies behind the intersection of race and sexuality in order to raise awareness of such experiences to be able to create a more inclusive space for everyone. Participants will explore frameworks and definitions of identity and intersectionality and explore how intersecting identities can impact an individual's experience in the workplace. …

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  • MAE Seminar Series: Actin Biomechanics and Mechanobiology

    ENG II: Room 103

    Join the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering for the next lecture in the spring Seminar Series. This week, Ellen Kang from the Department of Physics will present "Actin Biomechanics and Mechanobiology in Complex Cellular Environments." All UCF faculty and grad students are welcome to attend.

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  • Divergent Leadership Series with Sam Tarell – The 9 Languages

    Starter Space: 135 BA 1

    Learn how to master emotional intelligence to support others.

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  • Needle in a Haystack

    Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218AB)

    This presentation will identify the difficulties that come with being a black leader at a predominately white institution, while providing tips for leaders to navigate this environment. The goal of this presentation is to provide a discussion space for this important topic as well as share action steps to prevent burnout and combat tokenizing behaviors. Presenters: Hannah Ward & Alexandra …

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  • CANCELED: CANCELED: HIIT Workout Class (Recurring Event)

    UnionWest 2nd floor, RWC @ Downtown

    This cardio-based workout uses interval training from cardio conditioning moves to athletic-inspired drills. Every sweaty class will help improve your power, endurance, and agility. You’ll leave energized—and proud of what you just accomplished!

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  • CANCELED: CANCELED: Express Total Body Blast (Recurring Event)

    UnionWest 2nd floor, RWC @ Downtown

    In just 30-minutes, each workout targets your chest, back, shoulders, and arms with weights, bands, or body weight, while strengthening your legs and glutes with power moves, plyometrics, and more! Core work trains your body for functional stability, and you will be energized to push harder with killer music, friendly competition, and encouraging, motivated people ready to “Bring It” to …

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  • UCF Symphony Orchestra: Open Dress Rehearsal (Recurring Event)

    St. Luke's Lutheran Church

    The UCF Symphony Orchestra opens the doors for a dress rehearsal in preparation for their concert the following night as part of the St. Lukes Concert Series. St. Luke's Lutheran Church. 2021 W. State Road 426, Oviedo, Fl 32765 Free, no ticket required.

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  • Parkland Anniversary Vigil

    Memory Mall

    A candlelight vigil will be held on UCF’s main campus to commemorate the two-year anniversary of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (MSD). UCF students impacted by the tragedy—those who were attending MSD at the time of the shooting as well as those who lost loved ones—will give remarks. The vigil will take place at 6 p.m. …

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  • UCF Softball vs. Iowa State

    Softball Stadium

    Join the Knights for their matchup against Iowa State. Purchase tickets here. More info: www.ucfknights.com

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