Thursday, October 17, 2013

  • UCF United Way Campaign

    UCF Main Campus

    October is Live United Month at UCF - and we have been challenged to raise $150,000 to support charitable agencies in our local community. A longstanding tradition for our Knight Family, our workplace giving campaign has raised over $2 million to date.Thank you all for the difference you have made!To participate in the 2013 Live United Campaign, please visit ucf.edu/LiveUnited …

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  • RunUnited - Where fitness meets philanthropy.

    No Location

    Modeled after the virtual runs that are gaining great popularity, RunUnited challenges our campus community to log the miles you run/walk/crawl (or bike or swim) through October 31. Sign up at any time during October!Asking friends and family to sponsor your miles, raise money for a charity of your choice through our United Way campaign - or consider sponsoring one …

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  • 2013 UCF School of Visual Arts & Design Faculty Exhibit - Opening Reception

    Visual Arts Building

    The University of Central Florida Art Gallery is proud to present a dynamic new exhibit of artworks by the Faculty of the School of Visual Arts and Design. These professional artists have received both national and international recognition for their engaging and thought provoking creations.The exhibit showcases a wide range of traditional and time-based media including painting, sculpture, book arts, …

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  • Social Work Continuing Education Workshop - Presented by the UCF School of Social Work Alumni Chapter

    FAIRWINDS Alumni Center

    The UCF School of Social Work Alumni Chapter is hosting the 5th Annual Continuing Education Workshop on Thursday, October 17. This daylong event will feature two sessions hosted by renowned speakers. The morning session, Substance Addictions and DSM-5: Changes, Implications, Treatment Planning and Practice Strategy, will be hosted by Sophia F. Dziegielewski, Ph.D., LCSW and Myra Brazell, MSW, LCSW will …

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  • NSF: The Inside Scoop

    Student Union

    Come and hear about the experiences Dr. Reinhart gained while working with NSF. Her presentation will address recent trends at NSF, common proposal mistakes, and strategies to help faculty submit strong, competitive research proposals.For your convenience, this workshop will be held on two separate days; both workshops will present the same material.October 17, 2013 – 10:00 am to 11:00 am,UCF …

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  • Interfaith Forum featuring Zainab Al-Suwaij

    Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    Experts to discuss Western religions.

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  • Center for Success of Women Faculty Book Club (UCF Faculty Only) - Book Club - Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg

    Classroom Building I: Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning

    In Lean In, Sandberg digs deeper into these issues, combining personal anecdotes, hard data, and compelling research to cut through the layers of ambiguity and bias surrounding the lives and choices of working women. She recounts her own decisions, mistakes, and daily struggles to make the right choices for herself, her career, and her family. She provides practical advice on …

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  • How to Build Your Personal Brand

    Student Union

    Meet David Brim, founder of Brand Advance and UCF alum. Listen as he describes his own recipe for building a solid brand and marketing yourself in order to take your company to the next level...or any level you want!David Brim is the Founder of Brand Advance, a leading marketing agency based in Orlando, Fl. Since 2009, Brand Advance has helped …

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  • First Aid (Faculty & Staff Only) - LIF014 (Recurring Event)

    Human Resource: OD & Training: HR 105 ABC

    Learn how to determine the signs, symptoms, and treatment of everything from sprains and fractures to bleeding, poisonings, and burns. Please dress comfortably to participate in practice exercises on the floor. Workshop requires a minimum of 6 participants and maximum of 20 participants.Facilitated by:José Vazquez Environmental Health and Safety Register Now for LIF014 myUCF

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  • Grief and Loss Workshop (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    The goals of this workshop are to provide a safe and supportive place for students to learn about the different responses to loss, to explore the grief process, and to share their own experiences. Other topics discussed include the impact of loss on interpersonal relationships, effective coping and self-care skills, giving and receiving support from others, and signs of recovery. …

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  • Q&A with a Marketer - Learn the Essentials of Marketing for your business

    Student Union

    Meet David Brim, founder of Brand Advance and UCF alum. Listen as he describes his own recipe for building a solid brand and marketing yourself in order to take your company to the next level...or any level you want!David Brim is the Founder of Brand Advance, a leading marketing agency based in Orlando, Fl. Since 2009, Brand Advance has helped …

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  • SunTrust Bank Information Session

    Career Services and Experiential Learning

    SunTrust Bank representatives from Enterprise Information Services will be on campus to discuss an internship program opportunity. Enterprise Information Services (EIS) provides technology and operations services in support of SunTrust’s clients and teammates. The EIS Summer Intern program provides current college students with the opportunity to sharpen their leadership, technical, and business skills through real work experience. During the information …

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  • City Furniture Information Session

    Career Services and Experiential Learning

    Come learn more about the exciting career opportunities that City Furniture has to offer. Founded in 1971, City Furniture is still the fastest growing furniture retailer in Southeast and Southwest Florida. With the right attitude, a drive for greatness and a focus on training and development, you’ll be a huge success at City Furniture and Ashley Furniture HomeStores.

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  • Kappa Delta Shakedown - Benefitting Prevent Child Abuse America and Children's Home Society

    The Venue

    Please join the ladies of Kappa Delta Sorority in their annual KD Shakedown Dance Competition! The event will be held in the UCF Venue. School supplies and monetary donations will be collected to benefit Prevent Child Abuse American and the Children's Home Society of Central Florida. Show your support by competing with your organization, or come out to watch the …

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  • Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker (Recurring Event)

    Orlando Shakespeare Theater

    $12 student rush tickets / $10 off advanced purchase. - Centuries before True Blood and the Twilight Series, the original Prince of Darkness reigned over the shadowy world of the undead. Experience the celebrated gothic scream-fest in a one-man tour-de-force that uses Stoker's original text of journal entries, letters, and newspaper clippings. Jam-packed with plenty of thrills and chills, Dracula's …

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  • The Drowsy Chaperone (Recurring Event)

    Theatre

    The Drowsy ChaperoneMusic & Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg MorrisonBook by Bob Martin and Don McKellarDirected by Earl D. WeaverWhen a die-hard musical-theater fan plays his favorite cast album on his turntable, the 1920s musical literally bursts to life in his living room, telling the rambunctious tale of a brazen Broadway starlet, her boozy chaperone, and a rambunctious crew …

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