Wednesday, February 03, 2016

  • Triathlon Training Program

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    Have you always wanted to compete in a Triathlon, but don’t know where to start? RWC Fitness has you covered! Triathlon Training is a 12 week program designed to prepare you for a sprint triathlon. Participants will be guided through a training program that prepares them to complete the requirements of a sprint triathlon - Swim 1/4 mile, Bike 12.5 …

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  • 9th Annual Kill-a-Watt Energy Conservation Competition

    The University of Central Florida

    Win scholarships! Make a difference! Protect our environment! Learn new ways to save money by conserving energy. For the last 9 years, the Office of Sustainability Initiatives, in conjunction with the Department of Housing and Residence Life, has led a campaign to reward students who reduce their personal energy consumption. Overtime, the name, rules, and incentives have seen several revisions …

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  • UCF Alumni: Career Services -Top Strategies for Returning to Work

    FAIRWINDS Alumni Center

    Are you on career break and thinking of returning to work? Are you unsure about what you want to do and where to start? Are you interested in changing career paths? Could you use some advice and direction to put you on the FastTrack to your career reentry? Join alumni of the University of Central Florida and other returning professionals …

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  • FREE Rapid HIV Testing Event (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center: Wellness Center Classroom

    FREE Rapid HIV Testing Event Do you know your status? Stop by during our Free Rapid HIV Testing event this Wednesday from 10am-2pm to get tested. No appointments necessary – walk-ins welcome. Take charge of your sexual wellness by taking an HIV test and get your results in 15 minutes. Be a Healthy Knight. Our office is located on the …

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  • The Exchange: Siemens Corporation (Recurring Event)

    The Exchange: BA1 Rm 148

    Led by Jeannie Parsch, Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition #UCFBusiness students: Register Now! General Public: Register here

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  • Time Management: Strategies for Personal and Academic Success as a Graduate Student

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    Managing your use of time is a key to living a successful, productive, and happy life! This presentation will address specific time management strategies including planning, balancing activities, setting priorities, making a schedule to fit all that you have to do and want to do as a graduate student, and other useful tips for making the most of your time. …

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  • PLS Logistics Lunch and Learn: Successful Interviewing Skills

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    In this workshop students will learn how to make an interview successful and increase their chances of getting an offer of employment. The students will learn the desired manner of behavior, personal presentation and effective communication guidelines. RSVP required via KnightLink! Click on Events and select 'Workshops'.

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  • How to Get Started with a Great Idea

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Come out and learn how to start your business from just an idea. Omar Khateeb, founder of p.s. mister, will be in the LaunchPad teaching attendees what to do if they have a good idea. He wants to teach students to take advantage of their 2s0, the value of reading, and how to leverage their skills and education. This is …

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  • Workshop: Write an Abstract and Get Ready to Present Your Research (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: Garden Key Meeting Room (Room 221)

    Acquire skills to write a strong abstract and to synthesize your research or creative work for a presentation. This workshop is ideal for students planning to apply to the Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence. No RSVP required. All workshops are first come, first serve unless otherwise noted. Note: This workshop is for students already working on a research project. Questions? …

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  • The Exchange: Siemens Corporation (Recurring Event)

    The Exchange: BA1 Rm 148

    Led by Jeannie Parsch, Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition #UCFBusiness students: Register Now! General Public: Register here

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  • Dancing Lessons - A Play by Mark St. Germain (Recurring Event)

    Orlando Shakespeare Theater

    Student Rush tickets only $12. Advanced Student Discounts are $10 off. When socially awkward professor Ever Montgomery is forced to attend an event with dancing, he seeks out an injured Broadway performer for help. As their relationship blossoms, both loners are caught off guard by the hilarious and heart-warming discoveries they make about one another. Mark St. Germain’s modern odd …

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  • To Knights, With Love (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: Atrium

    To Knights, With Love is a Campus Cursive Chapter where students and faculty are invited to write and share uplifting messages for UCF knights to find around campus. This is a great opportunity to reassure students that they are not alone and always have someone to turn to. Join us to learn more about this initiative and write an uplifting …

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  • The Exchange: Mitch Less, '86, Grant Thornton

    The Exchange: BA1 Rm 148

    Led by Mitch Less, Partner, Grant Thornton #UCFBusiness students: Register Now! Mitch is an Audit Partner and the Florida Real Estate and Hospitality Industry Leader for Grant Thornton, a global accounting firm. He has over 25 years of experience in public accounting. His professional experience includes serving clients in auditing as well as consulting, with particular emphasis in large privately-owned …

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  • Live, Learn and Work Overseas: Peace Corps Information Session

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    Live, Learn, and Work with a Community Overseas. Change lives, including your own, by serving in the Peace Corps. You will make a difference for a community in need, gain cross-cultural skills and field experience for your career, and bring your global perspective back home to share with others. Join us at this information session with Peace Corps Campus Recruiter …

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  • Volunteer UCF Info Session

    The Hub

    These info sessions will be exposing students to the Volunteer UCF agency. We will be giving detailed descriptions on the importance of volunteering, our upcoming events, and how to get involved!

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  • Theater for Science - Part 1: Improvisation to Increase Effective Expression (Recurring Event)

    School of Performing Arts: T110

    Theatre Improvisation exercises have become a popular and effective way to further develop skills necessary for improved communication and collaboration in a variety of presentation and meeting situations. GOALS OF THE WORKSHOP: Refocus physical tensions and nervous habits that impede open and effective communication. Develop an open and relaxed sense of ensemble in communication (rather than a closed, individual perspective.) …

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  • Job Search Strategies (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 115

    Gather information about the job market and how to effectively identify employment opportunities to get the job you want.

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  • Classroom Conversations about Academic Integrity

    Classroom Building I: Room 202 (Faculty Multimedia Center)

    **This workshop is for Faculty, TA's, GA and GTA's only. It takes more than a statement on a syllabus for students to comprehend the concept of academic integrity. Timely conversations are necessary for students to understand what demonstrating academic integrity means to their learning and how it can impact their educational process. Conversation prompts will be provided for use during …

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  • Meditation Room (Recurring Event)

    RWC @ Knights Plaza

    Just be. Enjoy this space for a few peaceful moments or an entire hour. This space is provided to you for silent meditation and reflection every Wednesday and Friday from 4-5pm. In order to respect others in this space, please put all your belongings in the cubbies quietly, silence cell phones, and find a comfortable spot to sit in the …

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  • From Resume to CV (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    How does a CV differ from a resume? Techniques to target academic and professional positions will be discussed. Discover the components and formats to create a document that effectively communicates your professional background. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success.

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  • Financial Management Association: "Life as a CFO" featuring Paul Gregg

    Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218)

    Come out and network with Professor Paul Gregg, the Assistant Chair for the Finance Department as well as our Finance Executive in Residence. Learn the ins and outs of being a CFO and hear firsthand his accounts of his incredible story of his path to success. During our meeting, we will be offering Professional Headshots to all PAID members! Be …

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  • Dancing Lessons - A Play by Mark St. Germain (Recurring Event)

    Orlando Shakespeare Theater

    Student Rush tickets only $12. Advanced Student Discounts are $10 off. When socially awkward professor Ever Montgomery is forced to attend an event with dancing, he seeks out an injured Broadway performer for help. As their relationship blossoms, both loners are caught off guard by the hilarious and heart-warming discoveries they make about one another. Mark St. Germain’s modern odd …

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