Wednesday, March 02, 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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  • Blood Drive (Recurring Event)

    Veterans Commemorative Site

    Blood drives are one of the many ways our Knight family demonstrates its giving spirit. Come join us on the Big Red Bus! Knights Bleed Black & Gold! Visit http://BloodDrives-UCF.org for information for students, faculty, and staff regarding drives, events, volunteering, blood donor facts, advocacy, and UCF training and educational opportunities. Students, faculty, and staff interested in working with the …

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  • Rapid HIV Testing Event {Safe Knight Week}

    Recreation and Wellness Center: 111 (WHPS Classroom)

    Do you know your status? Stop by during our 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 less than 15 minutes. Be a Healthy Knight.

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  • Sociology Career Day

    Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218)

    The UCF Sociology Department and Career Services invite you to the third annual Sociology Career Day,Wednesday March 2, 201610:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.in the Student Union, Key West Ballroom (Room 218, second floor) As a Sociologist, you are afforded the opportunity to view social life, social change, and diverse communities through the lens of the scientific method. As such, the …

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  • Safe Zone Advocates

    Classroom Building I: 202

    The Safe Zone Advocates training is the second in the series and was created to further individual knowledge and understanding of LGBTQ+ issues. The training is geared toward helping attendees explore, identify, and expose cultural biases and acquire skills necessary for advocating for marginalized populations. Safe Zone: Advocates qualifies as a diversity credit for Phase 2 of the SDES Diversity …

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  • UCF Cares Day Showcase [Safe Knight Week]

    Ferrell Commons

    Join UCF Cares in the Ferrell Commons Courtyard and travel around campus learning about how UCF Cares about you! Pick up your passport to travel around Ferrell Commons and gather information about resources that can support students with academic, personal and financial challenges. Students who complete the challenge are entered into a raffle for prizes from Chick-Fil-A, the UCF Bookstore, …

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  • 4th Annual Elect Her--Campus Women Win!

    Student Union: Cape Florida Ballroom (Room 316)

    Sponsored in memory of Jennifer Gonzalez Perdomo. Wednesday, March 2, 2016 from 12:00pm-5:00pm in Student Union 316. Please apply by 2/24/16. This nationwide program trains college women to run effective campaigns for student government and future office. Since 2008, AAUW and Running Start have collaborated to encourage college women to run for student government. Building on those successes, the organizations …

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  • Introduction to Patents & Trademarks Workshop (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    Students should register for all graduate workshops through MyUCF (Student Center –Graduate Students – Pathways to Success).

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  • Will My Idea Make Money?

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Do you want to make money from your ideas and grow the profitability of your startup but don't know how? Then come out to learn how experts determine the profitability and financial health of ideas, startups and full-fledged companies. Ron Wilkinson, a former CFO of a local nonprofit will be leading this interactive event and will dramatically increase the financial …

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  • CANCELED: BrightView Lunch and Learn: Resumes and Interviewing

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Learn what recruiters look for in resumes and interview tips to help you land the job. RSVP is required vis KnightLink! Click 'Events' and then 'Workshops'.

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  • Faculty Collective Bargaining Notice

    Education: 305

    The next collective bargaining session between the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees and the United Faculty of Florida will take place on Wednesday, March 2nd from 1-4p.m. in EDU 305

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  • Board of Governors Meeting

    Fairwinds Alumni Center: Ballroom

    Board of Governors meeting - Fairwinds Alumni Center - Grand Ballroom

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  • Geospatial Security

    Student Union: Sand Key Meeting Room (Room 220)

    Geospatial Security: Opportunities and Insights from the Intelligence Community, Academics, and the Private Sector. This panel brings together government, academic, and private sector practitioners involved in the analysis of geo-spatial data in the fields of security and intelligence. The goal of this event is to expose students to the interesting technical skills and opportunities that are fast becoming one of …

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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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  • "Network Your Way to Success: Expert Tips from GOSHRM"

    The Exchange: BA1 Rm 148

    Learn how to network the right way in this interactive event hosted by experts from the Greater Orlando Society for Human Resource Management (GOSHRM). #UCFBusiness students: Register Now! Guest Speakers: Heide Bostelmann-Heider, MA, PHR, SHRM-CP Director, College Relations - GOSHRM Barry E. AltlandThought Leader, Writer, Speaker, Organizational Partner/ConsultantHead, Heart and Hands Engagement Collective

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  • Networking Strategies (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Networking starts long before you need a job. Eighty percent of all jobs are not advertised. Tap into the hidden job market by learning how to network effectively. Learn what to do before, during and, after a networking event.

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  • Quantum Materials

    PSB 161

    Dr. Jin Hu Department of Physics and Engineering Physics Tulane University The advance of condensed matter physics has been promoted by the discoveries of novel quantum materials in recent decades. Quantum materials, including superconductors, correlated materials with functional properties, functional 2D materials, topological materials, etc, exhibit a rich variety of exotic physical properties, which hold great promise for technology applications. …

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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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  • Lacking Experience or Changing Careers? Combination Resumes that Work! (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    A combination resume is an excellent resume format for students who are changing careers and for students who don’t have significant experience in their field of interest. Learn strategies to develop a combination resume that highlights your transferable skills and accomplishments.

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  • Red Ventures Information Session

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Don't miss Red Ventures on campus to discuss their company and job opportunities!

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  • UCF Men's Basketball vs. Tulane

    Addition Financial Arena

    Come out and watch as our UCF Knights take on the Tulane Green Wave!

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  • Citation Management Workshop (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    Join us for a basic introduction on using EndNote and RefWorks to collect and 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 laptop if you would like to follow along with the presentation. Students should register for all graduate …

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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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