Thursday, September 10, 2015

  • Exhibit - Book Conservation of the William L. Bryant West Indies Collection

    John C. Hitt Library

    The UCF Libraries Special Collections & University Archives proudly presents Book Conservation of the William L. Bryant West Indies Collection. This exhibit surveys the process of conservation work performed on rare books of the Bryant Collection, a scholarly collection of over 2,000 books and periodicals on the history, geography, economy, and social life of the West Indies and the Caribbean …

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  • Hidden Artists of UCF Exhibit

    John C. Hitt Library

    The Hidden Artists of UCF will be on display on the main floor of the John C. Hitt Library during the months of August & September.

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  • Managing Your Credit

    Online

    Do you know how to consistently manage your credit? This online workshop is open all semester for students to learn the tricks of the trade of managing and building excellent credit.

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  • Maintaining a Positive Income Cycle

    Online

    Scheduling conflicts? Priorities out of order? Unhealthy spending habits? Whatever your reason for a negative income cycle, this online workshop can be beneficial to all students hoping to learn how to maintain a steady and positive income.

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  • AMPAC Materials Characterization Facility Open House

    Orlando Tech Center: Suite 304

    Please join our open house on Thursday, September 10, from 9:30 to 11:30. Sign up to attend this free event where you will:--learn what our Materials Characterization Facility has to offer--see our microscopes, testing equipment and our brand-new x-ray diffraction systems in our 10,000 sq. ft. lab--learn how to access the MCF--meet with our staff--enjoy refreshmentsThis is an excellent opportunity …

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  • Build Winning Resumes (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 115

    Employers will spend less than 30 seconds when first reviewing your resume. Learn to design a resume that gets the recruiter’s attention and targets the job you want.

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  • Campus Safety Awareness Class - Learn what to do if there is an active shooter on campus

    Student Union: Cedar Key Meeting Room (Room 223)

    Learn what to do if there is an active shooter on campus. Receive training about how to think during an emergency with regard to limiting access to buildings/spaces and securing locations. This workshop is hosted by UCF Police Department. 1000 Link Loot Points

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  • Make Money Through Art and Creative Work

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Come out and learn how to make money for the awesome art you create. Matte Velvet, the founder of Knight Style Mag, will be in to share his story about how he started his fashion magazine. Students will learn how to create value and content for their audience and how to push through roadblocks in the creative industry. Matte Velvet …

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  • CSWF Book Club - UCF FACULTY AND STAFF ONLY

    Classroom Building I: 207

    CSWFBook Club. “Presumed Incompetent: The Intersections of Race and Class for Women inAcademia” Edited by Gabriella Gutierrez y Muhs; Yolanda Flores Neimann;Carment G. Gonzalez; Angela P. Harris. (Discussing Chapters:Introduction, Chapter 2 and Chapter 7) Presumed Incompetentis a path-breaking account of the intersecting roles of race, gender, and classin the working lives of women faculty of color. Through personal narratives andqualitative …

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  • Untangling the Web of Science I Graduate Workshop (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    Make the most of Web of Science with topic, author, and citation searching capabilities. Find out who is doing research in your area, what institutions they work with and the funding agencies. Run alerts to keep abreast of the latest developments in publications.

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  • FYAE & SSYC Advising Open House

    Howard Phillips Hall: 116

    The offices of First Year Advising and Exploration (FYAE) and Sophomore and Second Year Center (SSYC) invite first year students to an Advising Open House! This is an opportunity for students to stop by their assigned advising office and meet the advisor that they will be working with during their first year! Students will also have the chance to learn …

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  • Workshop: Student to Student: Debunking the Myths of Undergraduate Research (Recurring Event)

    L3Harris Engineering Center: 113

    Thisworkshop is presented by current undergraduate researchers. It is a casualsession about getting involved in research. The session will go over the basicsand provide ample time for students to ask questions. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office ofUndergraduate Research (OUR@ ucf.edu). Facilitator: UCF Student Undergraduate ResearchCouncil.

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  • Hidden Artists Art Reception

    John C. Hitt Library: 223

    University of Central Florida has many talented employees who use their creativity in their daily jobs. Some of these employees are “visual artists” who create artwork on their own time for themselves, their families and/or for the public. They are the “Hidden Artists.” Join us for the: Hidden Artists Art Reception September 10 @ 4-6 p.m. UCF John C. Hitt …

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  • Tailgating to DUIs

    Student Union: Sand Key Meeting Room (Room 220)

    Going to tailgate this season? If so, you will have a police encounter, whether you know it or not. Join Student Legal Services and the UCF Police Department to discuss the potential pitfalls you may encounter this Fall Semester while tailgating and taking part in other activities. Learn about DUIs, .02 license suspensions, written arrests, best ways to handle a …

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  • Transfer Knights First General Body Meeting

    Howard Phillips Hall: 214

    Whether this is your first semester at UCF or your last, all transfer students are invited to the first general body meeting of Transfer Knights!Transfer Knights is dedicated to enriching the college experience of all transfer students. Network, make friends, and go on adventures! RSVP (Knight Connect login required) at https://ucf.collegiatelink.net/organization/transferknights/calendar/details/680202

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  • Citation Management Graduate Workshop (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    Join us for a basic introduction on using EndNote and RefWorks to collect & organize citations, generate bibliographies, and export citations from library databases; plus a demonstration on how both products work with Microsoft Word. All sessions cover both products! Please bring your own laptop if you would like to follow along with the presentation.

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