Thursday, March 28, 2024

  • Big Red Bus - Donate Blood or Platelets Today!

    UCF Memory Mall

    Help us maintain a safe and ready blood supply for cancer patients, trauma patients, or when unexpected tragedies occur. The OneBlood bus will park on Memory Mall near the Veterans Memorial. Walk-ups are welcomed, and appointments are appreciated! To schedule regular blood donation: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1428781 To schedule platelet donation: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1455505

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  • Social Media and Mental Health

    Virtual

    In this workshop you will learn how social media fits into your mental health and ways to tailor your social media experience. Learn how to identify your social media values, create balance and check in with your self-esteem. This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop series! Learn about CAPS and other workshops.

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  • NSF CAREER Writing Strategies Part 1 (Hybrid)

    Teaching Academy: 117 and Virtual

    Please join us as we share tips and best practices for faculty preparing or resubmitting an NSF CAREER proposal.  Led by: Saiful Khondaker, PhD and Joshua Roney, PhD from the Office of Research Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm  Please register to attend either In-person or Virtually by 3/27/24 In-person: Teaching Academy, Room 117 (https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8q5sz8PspU4Oclw) Virtual …

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  • Interview Skills Webinar

    Virtual

    Join Centsible Knights this spring semester for our adulting event series where we provide opportunities for students to learn more about various topics for maintaining financial health.

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  • Drop-in Drafting Lab (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 109: Trevor Colbourn Hall 109

    Starting a writing assignment and don’t know where to begin? The University Writing Center’s Drop-in Drafting Lab can help! No appointments required — you can drop in during our open hours and: clarify assignment expectations develop a plan brainstorm ideas or just spend time writing!  Any and all writers are welcome! The Drafting Lab will be unavailable on the following …

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  • Stop Negative Career Thoughts

    Virtual

    Experiencing doubts about your career or major selection? Join us as we share how to identify negative career thoughts and self-talk, and how to effectively rephrase them into positive ones.

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  • Cracking the Market Code: Strategies for Effective Market Research

    John C. Hitt Library: 170: John C. Hitt Library: 170

    Learn how to crack the market code and develop effective strategies for market research. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the world of business research and take your entrepreneurial skills to the next level!

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  • Evening MBA Information Session (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Join us for our online information session for the MBA - Evening Track. This session will provide detailed information about the Evening MBA including curriculum, learning outcomes, schedule, application process and admission process. There will be a Q&A with our Graduate Admissions Coordinator Meredith Smart. 

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  • Pilates on the Skydeck

    UnionWest 6th Floor Skydeck

    Join us for a Pilates on the Skydeck! Pilates offers a complete core workout by challenging all of our stabilizing muscle groups. Pilates is designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, and posture, and enhance mental awareness. This class will take place on the skydeck located on the sixth floor of UnionWest. For access to the skydeck, meet us on the …

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  • MATLAB: Using MATLAB with Python

    Virtual

    MATLAB provides flexible, two-way integration with many programming languages, including Python. This allows different teams to work together and use MATLAB algorithms within production software and IT systems. This webinar will cover how to call MATLAB from Python and how to call Python libraries from MATLAB. Presented by Laura Sammon, Ph.D.

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  • Filtered Realities: Exploring Social Media Censorship, Privacy and Algorithm Bias

    UCF Student Union Key West Ballroom

    Filtered Realities offers a platform for critical dialogue and examination of the multifaceted challenges posed by social media in today's educational and digital landscape. Through diverse perspectives and informed discourse, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities inherent in navigating filtered realities. The group forum will feature multiple speakers representing various perspectives on the topic. Each speaker will …

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  • Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Class (Recurring Event)

    RWC Wet Classroom

    The RWC offers American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED, First Aid Blended Learning classes. The Blended Learning class includes an online portion (approx. 2-3 hours long) and an instructor-led class skills session (approx. 2 hours long). The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class skills session. To register for this class please call 407-823-2408, or walk in to the RWC administrative office between …

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  • Transfer Talk Thursdays: Building Winning Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles

    Transfer Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall, 215 and Virtual

    Did you know employers will spend less than 30 seconds reviewing your resume and LinkedIn Profile? Career Services can help with that and review your documents on the spot. This is a Transfer Talk you do not want to miss! 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Design profiles that get the recruiter's attention with Career Services. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. …

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  • QPR Suicide Prevention Workshops (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college and university students, but it is also one of the most preventable causes of death. In this suicide prevention training, you will learn how to identify individuals at risk, talk with them about their suicidal thoughts, and refer them to resources for help. It is designed for students, faculty and …

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  • Trans Awareness: Resources for Trans Students

    Virtual

    Participants will become familiar with on-campus resources for the transgender and gender diverse community at UCF. This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop series! Learn about CAPS and other workshops.

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  • Faculty Senate Steering Committee Meeting (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: 340 (Charge On Chamber) and Virtual

    The Steering Committee serves as the “executive committee” of the Faculty Senate and typically meets two weeks prior to the Senate. Resolutions approved by the Steering Committee must be submitted to the Senate for final approval.

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  • Student Research Week Keynote: Jorge Cham

    Morgridge International Reading Center

    New this year, Student Research Week will include keynote speaker Jorge Cham of PhD Comics. Thought-provoking yet humorous, Cham's talk will examine the sources of stress for creative and scientific professionals, explore the myth of procrastination and help students figure out how to connect to their inner passion. This event is open to all UCF students and light refreshments will …

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  • Free Group Counseling with Wesley at UCF (Recurring Event)

    Wesley at UCF: (Previously Limbitless Solutions

    Join us for free group counseling led by UCF Social Work Professor Estelli Ramos (MSW, MDiv). This group seeks to offer mental health support in a safe environment to share common issues of concern. It offers a judgement free zone where you can connect, learn and support one another. Open to all. This group meets Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. in …

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  • Exordium: Spring 2024 BFA Exhibition I (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery

    Spring 2024 BFA Exhibition I: Exordium provides the opportunity for senior undergraduate students specializing in book arts, ceramics, drawing, experimental animation, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture to share their research and artistic practice. Exhibition Dates: March 28 - April 5 Opening Reception March 28 from 5-7 p.m. - Register Here Parking: Free parking is available in Garage F next to …

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  • Opening Reception: Exordium

    UCF Art Gallery

    Spring 2024 BFA Exhibition I: Exordium provides the opportunity for senior undergraduate students specializing in book arts, ceramics, drawing, experimental animation, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture to share their research and artistic practice.Exhibition Dates: March 28 - April 5 Opening Reception March 28 from 5-7 p.m. - Register Here Parking: Free parking is available in Garage F next to the …

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  • UCF Baseball vs. Texas Tech (Recurring Event)

    John Euliano Park

    The UCF baseball team, under the direction of new head coach Rich Wallace, will host Texas Tech for a three game series at John Euliano Park. For more information, visit ucfknights.com/sports/baseball/. General ticket information: ucfknights.com/athletics-ticketing-central Student ticket information: ucfknights.com/student-tickets-olympic-sports

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  • Fostering Young Learners’ Academic Conversations

    Virtual

    In this webinar, Dr. Pilonieta will engage participants in how teachers can build young learners’ text-based academic conversations. Academic conversations are intentional, focused on school-related topics, and sustained over multiple turns. Research illustrates text-based academic conversations support comprehension and student engagement. In this webinar, Dr. Pilonieta will offer practical ideas you can implement in their classroom to build your students’ …

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