Friday, February 28, 2020

  • International Society for the Social Studies Conference

    Morgridge International Reading Center

    With scholarly presentations and practical teaching workshops on various social studies-related topics from prominent experts, the International Society for the Social Studies Conference provides a platform for all educators to engage in rich dialogue about social studies education. For university faculty, teacher educators, curriculum specialists, social studies department leaders, undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Pre-K through 12 teachers, …

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  • Backpacking on Cumberland Island (Recurring Event)

    Outdoor Adventure Center: RWC 154

    Explore Cumberland Island — Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island and home to over 9,800 acres of congressionally designated wilderness. Here we will backpack through pristine maritime forests and wide marshes, while exploring the history of the island. Natives, missionaries, enslaved African Americans and Wealthy Industrialists all walked here. There are also wild ponies on the island! For more information …

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  • 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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  • Socially-Aware Negotiating Agents - Johnathan Mell

    Research 1: 103

    Artificial agents are increasingly interacting with humans on a daily basis. Whether they are personal assistants on our phones, customer service agents or e-commerce bidding bots, these agents are becoming ubiquitous. Many of these tasks can be modeled as bilateral negotiations, and the agents that engage in them require advanced social intelligence. This talk explores an incremental roadmap to socially-aware …

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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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  • CANCELED: Getting Started in Undergraduate Research (Recurring Event)

    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. No RSVP required. All workshops are first-come, first-serve unless otherwise noted. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (our@ucf.edu)

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  • Virtual - Freshman Edition: Building Winning Resumes (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Resume building workshop for freshman students highlighting how to incorporate collegiate co-curricular experiences on resume. This session is not available for GEB points. SLS Students: You must print out and bring in your resume writing worksheet for attendance points.

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  • MAE Seminar Series: Additive Manufacturing of Ceramics

    ENG II: Room 103

    Join the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering for the next seminar in the MAE Seminar Series. This week, Ming C. Leu from Missouri University of Science and Technology presents "Additive Manufacturing of Ceramics: Technologies, Applications and Opportunities." All UCF faculty and grad students are welcome to attend.

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  • AVID: AR/VR Innovation Discovery

    UCF Downtown: CMB 178: Communication and Media Building - Room 178

    Event Overview The Division of Digital Learning's Faculty Multimedia Center (FMC) and Pegasus Innovation Lab (iLab) are hosting an event in partnership with the Nicholson School of Communication and Media's Games and Interactive Media program's Maker Space. This second AVID event will focus on virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology through guest speakers sharing their research in small …

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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 Softball vs. LIU

    Softball Stadium

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

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  • Cosmic Knight Climb

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    Light up the night with us at the Cosmic Knight Climb! We’ll keep the Climbing Tower open after hours on Friday, February 28 for an evening filled with glow sticks, black lights, and great music sure to keep you dancing through the night. Participation is free for all current UCF students, RWC members, and guests (must be with a current …

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  • UCF-Orlando Jazz Festival Concert I

    NSC Auditorium: NSC 101

    $25.00 Standard Ticket, $10 Student/UCF ID Tickets available through the School of Performing Arts Box Office

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