Monday, March 10, 2014

  • UCF 2014 MFA Thesis Exhibition

    Visual Arts Building

    Greetings! Please join the University of Central Florida Art Gallery at our opening reception of "Down the Rabbit Hole" March 13, 6-8PM. We are proud to present an exhibition of works by the Master of Fine Art Candidates, Shelly Bradon, Stephanie Cafcules, David Dannelly, Emilie Finney, Jay Flynn, Samuel Jimenez, and Ivan Riascos who will present a visual story of …

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  • USPS Staff Council Scholarships - Scholarships for USPS members and their dependents taking classes

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    The USPS Staff Council is offering Spring Scholarships for USPS members and their dependents currently taking classes. There are many Scholarships available, and employees may apply for all or any of them they wish. The application deadline is March 10, 2014. If there are any questions please contact Jamie LaMoreaux at Jamie.LaMoreaux@ucf.edu or 2-0191. The application is on the USPS …

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  • Lou Frey Institute of Politics & Government Spring 2014 Symposium - From the Chambers to the Clouds: Connecting Citizens & Local Governments

    Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    9:15-9:30 Welcome - Congressman Lou Frey, Jr. (R-FL)9:30-10:20 Engaging Citizens in their Communities: The Role of TechnologyLuke Norris,Code for America, Director of Government Relations Moderator: Congressman Lou Frey, Jr. (R-FL)10:30-11:20Technology & Citizens: A National Perspective Nigel Jacob, Co-chair, Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics, Boston, MACory Fleming, International City Mgmt. AssociationMark Headd, Chief Data Officer, City of Philadelphia11:30-12:20Technology and Citizenship …

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  • Beginner Photoshop Class [Portrait Retouching]

    Technology Commons I

    Come check out our FREE Photoshop class to learn various skills to enhance your digital creations. Beginner level.This week we'll show you how to realistically and professionally retouch a portrait photograph. Use the provided image or bring your own.Class is held in Technology Commons 1 Room 102C (TC1-102c). Bring your own computer with Photoshop installed (version CS4 or higher). Trial …

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  • Beginner Photoshop Class [Restoring Old Photographs]

    Technology Commons I

    Come check out our FREE Photoshop class to learn various skills to enhance your digital creations. Beginner level.This week we'll show you how to make an old, tattered, black and white photograph look colorful and brand new.Class is held in Technology Commons 1 Room 102C (TC1-102c). Bring your own computer with Photoshop installed (version CS4 or higher). Trial versions work.Bringing …

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  • Free Hugs & Startup Coaching

    Student Union

    The first day back from Spring Break deserves free hugs and no homework. Unfortunately, despite our handwritten petitions to the UCF administration, we could not secure a university-wide homework ban but we were permitted to give out Free Hugs & Business coaching. :DStop by our office anytime between 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. to learn more about the Blackstone LaunchPad …

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  • QPOC

    Ferrell Commons

    Join us for this affinity group for queer people of color. The group discusses the intersectionalities between being part of the LGBTQ+ community and being a person of color. This is an open meeting that takes place every other Monday in Pride Commons.

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  • Protecting Personal Information: Identity Theft (UCF Faculty and Staff Only) - LIF151 (Recurring Event)

    Human Resource: OD & Training: HR 105 ABC

    Cancelled for September 9, 2014! Identity Theft is America's fastest growing and most costly crime. Florida ranked #1 in the nation for reported complaints of identity theft and #1 in fraud complaints reported to the Federal Trade Commission in 2012. Join Theresa Ronnebaum and her eye opening workshop that will proactively educate attendees about identity theft protection, and drastically help …

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  • Courting Social Justice: Social & Economic Rights in the World - Dr. Varun Gauri, Senior Economist with the Development Research Group of the World Bank

    College of Sciences Building

    The United States Constitution does not include rights to health care, education, and a minimum livelihood, but most constitutions in the world now incorporate social and economic rights and courts are starting to enforce them. International treaties and new government approaches are also incorporating social and economic rights in the fight against poverty. This lecture will address these issues and …

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