Thursday, October 18, 2012

  • International Education Week Photo Contest - 1st International Education Week Photo Contest

    Online

    “1st Annual International Education Week Photo ContestEvery year, UCF celebrates International Education Week as a collaborative effort initiated by the U.S Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, to promote programs of international education and exchange between the United States and the rest of the world. The UCF International Services Center is excited to announce a call for …

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  • Scholastic Bookfair

    Teaching Academy: 117

    The Student National Education Association at UCF will be hosting a Scholastic Bookfair to raise money for a community project

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  • America’s New Religious Landscape - Hitt Library Diversity Week Movie

    John C. Hitt Library

    Since the 1965 Immigration Act, the United States has emerged as the world’s most religiously diverse country. The stories, perspectives, interviews, and images featured in this program culled from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly offer an opportunity for informed dialogue about encountering these religions, both ancient and new, and appreciating their complexity. – Films Media Group

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  • Higher Learning - Hitt Library Diversity Week Movie

    John C. Hitt Library

    People from all different walks of life, encounter racial tension, rape, responsibility, and the meaning of an education on a university campus.

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  • Economics Brown Bag Lunch - “Does Endowment Size Affect Free Riding Behavior in Public Goods Provision?”

    Business Administration II

    Dr. David Rivenbark will be presenting at the next Brown Bag Seminar. His paper is titled, "Does Endowment Size Affect Free Riding Behavior in Public Goods Provision?" An abstract of the paper can be read here - http://db.tt/csN6gUgW

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  • Collective Bargaining Notice

    Teaching Academy

    The next collective bargaining session between the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees and the United Faculty of Florida will take place on Thursday, October 18, 2012, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. in TA 420.

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  • UCF Faculty Parents Workshop - “From the trenches: faculty parents share experiences of parenting in academia”

    Engineering I

    In this first Women's Research Center – sponsored workshop on work/family life and the demands of an academic career. The faculty panelists will answer questions suggested by the UCF Faculty Parents Network Facebook Group pertaining to experiences such as negotiating maternity leave, maintaining an active research agenda while parenting small, preteen, and teenaged children, time management, and sharing resources for …

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  • The Practice of Thinking Before Speaking - IED College Life Skills Workshop

    Student Union

    The number one issue facing a relationship today is not thinking before speaking. Learn how to listen and process clues and hints during a conversation which can assist in avoiding conflict.

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  • Faculty Senate Meeting (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218)

    The agenda for the meeting and the minutes of past meetings are available on the Faculty Senate website.

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  • Learn what it takes to become a Physician Assistant - Physician Assistant Student Forum

    Classroom Building I

    COHPA Undergraduate Student Services in collaboration with the Department of Health Professions will be hosting a Physician Assistant (PA) forum.In this forum you’ll have the opportunity to meet a practicing PA and gain valuable insight on the profession, how to prepare for program interviews, licensing requirements, and clinical responsibilities.

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  • America’s New Religious Landscape - Hitt Library Diversity Week Movie

    John C. Hitt Library

    Since the 1965 Immigration Act, the United States has emerged as the world’s most religiously diverse country. The stories, perspectives, interviews, and images featured in this program culled from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly offer an opportunity for informed dialogue about encountering these religions, both ancient and new, and appreciating their complexity. – Films Media Group

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  • Personal Finance Series: Pay Yourself First

    Colbourn Hall

    Sherry Graziano from SunTrust Bank will present this workshop which will examine ways to save, how money can grow and the difference between savings and investment accounts. Please RSVP with your name and PID to gradworkshops@ucf.edu. October 18th, Graduate Student Center, 126 Colbourn Hall, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

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  • LGBTQ+ Discrimination: Legal? Maybe!

    Student Union

    In many places in Florida and beyond, individuals can legally be discriminated against due to their sexual orientation. Come out and learn about the legal protections exist for the LGBTQ community and emerging LGBTQ legal issues.Freshmen can earn LINK points!!

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  • Terrorism and Communication Presentation

    Teaching Academy

    Dr. Jonathan Matusitz, Associate Professor at the Nicholson School of Communication and author of Terrorism & Communication: A Critical Introduction, will be providing a special one-hour presentation to students, faculty and community members interested in learning about this aspect of terrorism. This is a perfect opportunity to garner new information about terrorism and communication, interact with the author and network …

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  • Elements of Hip Hop Movie Knight - Style Wars - Elements of Hip Hop UCF

    Engineering I

    Join us in ENGR 0427 (That's Engineering I) for the showing of STYLE WARS. If you haven't seen the movie then this is definitely something you'd want to come watch. The movie was released in 1983 and highlights Graffiti, MCing and bboying from back in the day.Doors open at 7PM and the movie starts at 7:30PM and will end at …

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  • The Exit Interview - A Comic Look at Existential Uncertainty and Metaphysical Isolation

    Orlando Shakespeare Theater

    $12 student tickets a half hour before the show/ $10 off all advance tickets - The Big Three—Religion, Sex and Politics—are the big targets of hilarity in one of the funniest and smartest contemporary comedies in years. Dick Fig is getting the hatchet from an unctuous HR pawn at a nameless university. His exit interview gets off to a rocky …

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  • Collide Contemporary Music Series: UCF Composition Showcase

    Rehearsal Hall: Auditorium

    Free and Open to the Public

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  • Weavers of Orlando - Hitt Library Diversity Week Class

    John C. Hitt Library

    Come watch master weavers do bobbin weaving and more - and get a chance to learn to do it yourself. The weavers will be in room 223 at the Hitt Library till about 4pm

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