Tuesday, October 07, 2014

  • Pennies for Pantries

    UCF Main Campus

    We will be kicking off theSociology Knights Food Pantry Drive with our Pennies for Pantry campaign! Volunteerswill be collecting change around campus on thisdate. Any amount of change will help! As a school of 61,000 students, donating even pennies could make a huge difference for a fellow Knight in need. Proceeds from this event will go to benefit the Knights …

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  • HR Liaison Network Meeting (UCF Faculty & Staff Only) - PER098 (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: Cape Florida Ballroom (Room 316)

    UCF's Human Resources Department launched a series of meetings for the HR Liaison Network by hosting quarterly "HR Liaisons" meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to provide a forum for communication between HR Staff and the HR Liaisons for continuous improvement in HR programs, services and best practices for the UCF community. The network is comprised of people who …

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  • True Friendship

    Valencia Osceola: Building 3, Room 325

    The college experience brings individuals together very quickly where it is easy to call someone friend after only a few weeks. Learn what it takes to develop a true friendship and what characteristics make a person a friend. Discussions will also include how to deal with issues which may test a friendship on a college campus.

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  • United Way Campaign Kick-Off Pep Rally

    Memory Mall

    Join us to kick-of the Live United Campaign 2014! October is Live United Month at UCF, and all month long we will be hosting great events to raise awareness about community issues as well as hosting a pledge drive to support the United Way and local charities. The Kick-Off, held on Memory Mall near Starbucks, will have a campaign information …

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  • Increasing Psychological Flexibility

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) offers a weekly Be Well, Do Well Workshop Series open to any enrolled UCF student. Embrace your inner self by learning strategies for improving relationships, managing emotions, and enhancing your well-being.

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  • UCF Alumni: Business Alumni Lunch & Learn South Florida

    Off-Campus

    What is in store for the U.S. and Florida economies in the coming year? Join Dr. Paul Jarley, dean of the UCF College of Business for an exclusive Alumni Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Riverside Hotel. This event is hosted exclusively for our UCF business alumni and will feature a college update, faculty guest speaker and buffet …

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  • Seminar Series: Preparing for Open Enrollment - Maximizing Your Healthcare Investment

    UCF Health: Patient Education Conference Room

    During open enrollment for health insurance, there are so many choices that consumers often feel overwhelmed. This is particularly challenging for those navigating the new Medicare benefits. This session will address some of the most common topics like considerations when choosing your Medicare coverage, getting the most form your prescription drug plan and when secondary insurance coverage should be considered. …

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  • Spartan Warrior Startup Techniques

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Entrepreneurs are a lot like Spartan warriors. They have a refuse to lose attitude no matter what stands in their way. Come out and learn how to take a Spartan’s approach to launching your startup, networking and wooing investors.

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  • Beginner InDesign Class [Using Graphics in Your Documents]

    Technology Commons I: 102C

    The Tech Commons is now offering FREE Adobe InDesign classes to students, staff, and faculty. Adobe InDesign is the ideal software for creating professional and eye-catching publications and prints. These workshops are beginner level and ideal for those with no experience in InDesign.This lesson will cover how images are handled in InDesign. Students will learn how to import and arrange …

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  • Your VIPS Pass - Explore Academic and Career Options (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning

    Are you unsure of what major is right for you? Do you feel overwhelmed when thinking about choosing a career? Learn how to explore academic and career options relative to your values, interests, personality, and skills. The steps for creating your personal action plan will also be discussed along with helpful resources to make the process more smooth.

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  • How To Start A Restaurant & Sell Food Panel

    Business Administration I: 135

    Don't miss this expert food panel with the CEO and Founder of 4 Rivers, John Rivers, John Rife of the East End Market, David Manuchia of Restaurant Partners, Inc, and Lambrine Macejewski of Cocina 214. They'll tell their stories, show you what steps to take to start your food venture, and touch on the marketing and legal aspects of selling …

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  • University of District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law Information Session

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    UDC-DCSL is one of only six American Bar Association (ABA)accredited law schools at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).It has the sixth highest percentage of African-American law students enrolledin the 200 ABA-accredited law schools and is the most diverse law school in thenation. Learn more here http://www.law.udc.edu/?Facts

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  • PepsiCo Information Session

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    PepsiCo will be hosting aninformation session for students interested in learning about the availablepositions within our Beverages and Foods divisions. This is a great way tolearn more about the company and our career opportunities. This is also afantastic opportunity to meet the recruiters. Refreshments will be served.

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  • Rescheduled Guided Campus Landscape Tour

    UCF Main Campus

    Join Dr. Patrick Bohlen, Director of Landscape & Natural Resources and Arboretum, and Professor of Biology, on a guided tour of our beautiful campus. Learn about campus plants, landscape improvements and horticultural practices. The one-hour tour will start near the entrance to Millican Hall on the fountain side.

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  • Weight Watchers' Meeting (Recurring Event)

    UCF Human Resources - Innovative Center: Training Room

    Weight Watchers Meeting -- YES! We are right here on Campus. Meetings are open to all students, faculty and staff. Join the weekly meeting at UCF every Tuesday in the Human Resources Department, Innovative Center, 3280 Progress Drive, Suite 100. Weigh in begins at 5:15pm and meeting are 5:45pm to 6:15pm. At meetings, you’ll find out all the latest information …

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  • UCF Alumni: UCF Alumni Legacy Admissions Workshop

    FAIRWINDS Alumni Center

    Join us as we give UCF alumni an inside look at ways to help your children prepare for one of the most important decisions of their lives — applying for college! Whether your child is considering UCF or another Florida university, this workshop will emphasize the special planning necessary to maximize opportunities in a highly competitive admissions market. Although the …

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  • O-Team 2015 Information Session (Recurring Event)

    Classroom Building II: 204

    Want to learn why it's sweet to be an O-Teamer? Attend an information session to learn more about the position and how to apply!

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  • Diabetes Connect: A 6-Week Educational Support Group (Recurring Event)

    UCF Health: Patient Education Conference Room

    If you’re living with diabetes, you understand the daily challenges–from carb counting and dining out to balancing medications and managing blood sugars. To help you along this path, UCF Pegasus Health, the College of Medicine physician practice, partnered with the UCF Department of Psychology to offer Diabetes Connect.This 6-week program, which begins September 30, allows members to learn from each …

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  • UCF Alumni: Legacy Admissions Workshop Simulcast

    Online

    Join us for a simulcast of the Alumni Admissions Legacy Workshop as we give UCF alumni an inside look at ways to help your children prepare for one of the most important decisions of their lives — applying for college! Whether your child is considering UCF or another Florida university, this workshop will emphasize the special planning necessary to maximize …

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