Thursday, March 17, 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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  • Research On FIRE -- 7th Annual FIRE Conference

    UCF College of Medicine

    First- and second-year UCF College of Medicine students will present their research during the 2016 Focused Inquiry and Research Experience (FIRE) Conference, March 17-18. The FIRE module requires all UCF medical students to do a two-year scientific research project on a topic about which they are passionate. Students will make poster and oral presentations on March 17 from 8 a.m. …

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  • Executive Education: Essentials of Business Law Workshop

    Executive Development Center - UCF Downtown Orlando

    Whether you are just starting a business or you work for a large organization, legal issues can seem complex, even scary. Our full-day executive workshop led by Kay Wolf, Esq. will help you ask smart questions and get the right advice. This program is designed to provide company managers and small business owners a framework for navigating those areas of …

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  • Street Art Festival (Recurring Event)

    Addition Financial Arena

    Street Art Festival is a two-day festival experience with chalk artists creating works of art on UCF’s very own Knights Plaza sidewalk. Visitors will also find delectable food options, musical entertainment, and much more. Visit www.osi.ucf.edu/artfest for more information.

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  • Green Jobs Fair

    Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218)

    You are invited to attend the 2nd Annual Green Jobs Fair on March 17th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., hosted by the student chapters of IDEAS for UCF and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. This is a multi-disciplinary career fair has opportunities for every major focused around sustainability. At this event we will have different businesses and organizations …

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  • Build Winning Resumes (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    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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  • P-Knot Informational Session

    Student Union: Cape Florida Ballroom (Room 316A)

    FREE FOOD! We all experience physical pain at some point. Fortunately, much of it can be alleviated and even prevented by having a basic understanding of self-myofascial release, or SMR, a form of self massage. Ethan Plante, physical therapist, SMR expert, and inventor of the P-Knot, will be coming from RI to teach students and the general public about SMR …

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  • Presentation Skills Workshop (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    Does the idea of giving a presentation freak you out? I have good news and bad news. Bad news – presentations are unavoidable in your courses and in your future career path. Good news – presentation skills are something you can easily improve! This 45-minute session will provide some tips, tricks, and ideas on how on become a better presenter. …

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  • Food Startup Lessons

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Have a secret recipe or food business you want to bring to market? John Rife will cover everything to kick-start your culinary concept and provide an insiders look at Orlando's exploding local food scene. John Rife is the Founder & Owner of the East End Market, a neighborhood market and cultural food hub inspired by Central Florida’s local farmers and …

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  • UCF Arbor Day

    Arboretum

    Celebrate UCF’s trees!Join Landscape & Natural Resources (LNR) and Arboretum staff in planting, celebrating, and educating about UCF’s diverse tree canopy and beautiful campus natural lands. This year’s event will feature one of Florida’s beautiful native trees, the red maple, Acer rubrum. Please join us in planting red maples around the pond near the Alumni Center on Thursday, March 17th …

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  • NSF Graduate Fellowship Training

    Teaching Academy: 130

    Learn about the National Science Foundation Fellowship, and receive tips and information on what you need to do to effectively complete the application process.

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  • Good Nutrition on a Budget

    The HUB (1st floor of Student Union)

    Healthy eating doesn't have to break the bank. Learn about general nutrition, healthy eating, grocery shopping, and how to eat on a budget.

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  • Workshop: Preparing a Poster Presentation (Recurring Event)

    Lake Lily

    This workshop will help you gain skills to prepare a poster presentation of your research or creative work. This workshop is ideal for students planning to present their work at the Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence or other conferences. No RSVP required. All workshops are first come, first serve unless otherwise noted. Note: This workshop is for students already working …

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  • NASA Talk: Steven W. Clarke on Space Weather Research, Societal Impact

    L3Harris Engineering Center: 101

    Steven W. Clarke leads NASA's research program for understanding the Sun and its interactions with Earth. This presentation will focus on NASA's role in space weather research and the contributions the agency continues to provide to the science of space weather, leveraging inter-agency and international collaborations for the benefit of society. Hosted by the UCF College of Engineering & Computer …

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  • Pride Chats (Recurring Event)

    Ferrell Commons

    Pride Chats are a biweekly discussion that focuses on a multitude of diverse topics that address different aspects of the LGBTQ+ community. They help to facilitate a healthy discussion with the student body to spread awareness and acceptance between students, faculty, and staff. The topics are as follows: Self Love/Body Positivity: February 11th Riddle of Gender: February 24th LGBTQ+ in …

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  • Plant Physiological Ecologist Interview Seminar

    Classroom Building II: 206

    "The Stability of Biological Systems Under Environmental Change." presented by Dr. Yongjiang Zhang

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  • FreshU Kitchen Cooking Class - by RSVP only (Recurring Event)

    Neptune 158: Multipurpose Room

    Wellness and Health Promotion Services (WHPS) is proud to offer:FreshU Kitchen Cooking Class Get hands on experience in the kitchen and learn how to make delicious, healthy food! You get to eat what you make and take home the leftovers too. Check out our schedule below. All classes take place in the Multipurpose Room of the Neptune Housing Community (behind …

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  • Marketing for Business Success (Recurring Event)

    South Lake: Building 2 Room 101

    Come find out about the four “P’s” of Marketing. Learn what a feature, benefit and value statement are and know when and where to express each. Find out about “Sales 101” and what makes a good sales person. Learn about the new emerging marketing mediums so you will be better prepared for the future!For more information and to register, please …

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  • Web and Social Media Basics for Business (Recurring Event)

    Lake Sumter State College - Leesburg Campus: Blg M, Executive Conference Room

    It all starts with a website! Learn the basics of what needs to be in your website and how the search engines see you. Then what? Exploit the internet to the benefit of your business! What are the best practices for Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and geo-locations? Topics include: strategy, return on influence, and keys to success. Come learn how to …

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  • Last Man on the Moon Film Screening

    Off-Campus

    On Thursday, March 17th, please join us for a special preview screening of The Last Man on the Moon. The Last Man on the Moon is a film about Captain Eugene A. Cernan and how he holds the distinction of being the last man to leave his footprints on the moon. Forty years later, Captain Cernan is now ready to …

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  • Asian American Heritage Week: Cultural Dance Workshop

    Education: Gymnasium

    Cultural Dance Workshop

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  • The Tempest (Recurring Event)

    Orlando Shakespeare Theater

    Student Rush tickets only $12. Advanced Student Discounts are $10 off. Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, finds himself stranded on a remote and mystical island with only his daughter Miranda for company. Seeking revenge against those who conspired against him, Prospero conjures a powerful storm to shipwreck them. Just as retribution is finally within reach, Miranda falls in love …

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  • She Loves Me at Theatre UCF (Recurring Event)

    Theatre

    Cost: $20 standard, $18 senior, $10 student Please join us for a reception with the cast and crew in the lower lobby immediately our opening night performance. Book by Joe MasteroffMusic by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon HarnickBased on a play by Miklos LaszloDirected by Earl D. WeaverOriginally Directed on Broadway by Harold PrinceOriginally Produced on Broadway by Harold Princein …

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  • Collide Composer's Concert

    Rehearsal Hall: Auditorium

    Free and Open to the Public

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