Tuesday, October 22, 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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  • Diversity Week International Scavenger Hunt - Celebrating Diversity at UCF

    John T. Washington Center

    The John T. Washington Center invites you to participate in the Diversity Week International Scavenger Hunt. Visit The SPOT to get your entry form. You could win a pair of suite tickets to see Paramore in concert, a desktop printer, an iTunes gift card and more! Stop by The SPOT for more details.

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  • Drug Take Back: Properly dispose of unwanted medications (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: Garden Key Meeting Room (Room 221)

    UCF Student Health Services, in partnership with the UCF Police Department, will collect unwanted prescription and over-the-counter drugs for proper disposal at their annual Drug Take Back event. Can't make the event? No worries! We have 2 secure drug take back boxes on campus, one in the Student Union Atrium (by Qdoba) and one in the Pharmacy located inside the …

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  • Stories of the Holocaust

    Student Union

    On October 22, 2013 UCF Hillel is participating in UCF's Diversity week through a bringing a Holocaust Survivor to speak to students about his experiences during the Holocaust. The survivor will be speaking in the Key West ballroom of the student union, 218AB from 12- 2. This event is also marking Hillel remembering the 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht and allowing …

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  • How to make $1000 in a Week - The Story of a College Students' Succesful Hustle

    Student Union

    Michael Artime of MobiCatch will tell his story of how he taught his roommate to make $1,000 per week...in only six short weeks!My name is Michael Artime, and I was born and raised in Miami, FL. I started online marketing at 19 with very limited money and no experience. I sifted through a lot of scams but eventually found that …

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  • Social Media: Personal Branding and Reputation - Speaker: Dawn Raquel Jensen

    Engineering I

    Dawn Jensen, founder of the Virtual Options Coaching & Training and a sought after speaker, has been focusing on training academics and librarians for the past 11 years and specialized in Social Media and digital marketing for the last five years. Through her unique skill set along with her practical, hands-on technical knowledge, Dawn has been consulting with businesses on …

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  • Marcus Engel: Lunch & Learn - presented by Student Disability Services

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    An opportunity for students to engage with Marcus Engel, an inspirational speaker who was blinded and severely injured by a drunk driver. This lunch and learn event precedes that night's keynote speaker session.

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  • Fitness Made Easy

    Recreation and Wellness Center: Wellness Center Classroom

    Calling all couch potatoes! Find yourself spending just a bit too much time sitting, sleeping and riding…anything but moving your body? Thinking about getting a bit more active? Want to get into better shape? This workshop can help you start raising your fitness level the healthy way. You don’t even need to leave your home or apartment!

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  • Conversation on Nursing Home Quality, Health Disparities in Central Florida

    Off-Campus

    The Central Florida Partnership on Health Disparities invites members and guests to join the conversation with UCF Assistant Professor Latarsha Chisholm as we discuss her recent publication in the journal Health Services Research – Nursing Home Quality and Financial Performance: Does the Racial Composition of Residents Matter? This event will be held at Anthem College, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013, from …

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  • Oral Communication in Academia Series: Session 5: Professional Communication - Pathways to Success Workshop

    Colbourn Hall

    Professional communication is an integral part of our lives. It ranges from formal communication, such as presenting at a professional conference, thesis or dissertation defense, to more mundane tasks like returning student emails. We will cover the ins and outs of professional communication: effective conference presentations, networking skills, and proper etiquette. Please RSVP here: http://www.admin.graduate.ucf.edu/surveyASP/TakeSurvey.asp?SurveyID=52Hn57MLm5l5G

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  • Teaching Students with Disabilities: Thoughts for an Inclusive Classroom - presented by Student Disability Services

    Classroom Building I

    Marcus Engel is an inspirational speaker who discusses how being blinded by a drunk driver dramatically changed his life. Through the exploration of his journey, he allows individuals to engage and discuss issues associated with disabilities. This session will offer insights and suggestions on how to work with students with disabilities in the classroom. Open to faculty and staff.

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  • Working with Both Sides of Your Brain

    Student Union

    Many of us just don't have both sides of our brains working at the same time. So if your creative side needs help, bring your questions and prepare to ask Rob Reedy of the UCF Design Lab.

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  • Weight Watchers Meeting - Weight Watchers Meeting (Recurring Event)

    Innovative Center: Suite 100, Room 105

    The weekly Weight Watchers Meeting is back at UCF. Weight Watchers' is now closer to you than you think. UCF/Human Resources in cooperation with Weight Watchers is bringing a regular weekly Weight Watcher Meeting to the UCF Community every Tuesday in the Human Resources Department, Innovative Center, 3280 Progress Drive, Suite 100. Weigh in begins at 5:15pm and meeting are …

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  • Inclusive Disability Awareness Speaker: Marcus Engel

    Student Union: Cape Florida Ballroom (Room 316)

    October is National Disability Awareness Month so Student Disability Services is presenting a series of events. The Inclusive Disability Awareness Program highlights a series of events, with Marcus Engel as the series featured speaker. After being blinded and severely injured by a drunk driver, Marcus Engel overcame unimaginable obstacles to return to college and reclaim his life. His extraordinary story …

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  • Students in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (SiSTEM) - General Meeting

    Visual Arts Building

    Come join us on October 22th 2013 for our general meeting in VAB at 7:30pm as we discuss various opportunities to create a successful undergraduate experience. Unlike many organizations, SiSTEM focuses on serving all STEM majors and helping them reach academic excellence while taking part in enriching activities.

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  • Salsa Dance Classes by Latin Rhythm! (Recurring Event)

    Student Union

    Learn how to dance Cuban style salsa with the largest salsa dancing organization at UCF! No experience needed. We meet every Tuesday in the Key West Ballroom, 2nd floor of the Union (218AB) from 9:00 - 10:45pm. First timers/Level 1 is free. Membership fees is $30 for the year or $20 for the semester.

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  • Belly Dance Classes (Recurring Event)

    Student Union

    Belly dance classes will return in January. See you then!

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