Wednesday, April 13, 2016

  • National Library Week Scavenger Hunt

    John C. Hitt Library

    Come to the John C. Hitt Library to participate in the National Library Week Scavenger Hunt and win a prize! The hunt goes from now until Friday, April 15th.

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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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  • S.T.E.A.M Exhibition (Recurring Event)

    Visual Arts Building: 140

    Opening Reception: Thursday April 7th from 5pm to 7pm “The UCF S.T.E.A.M. Exhibition” presents paintings, posters, prints, photographs, musical works and 3D artworks created by UCF fine arts students in visual response to presentations by UCF scientists and their students. The exhibition includes visualizations and illustrations of cutting edge research and compelling artworks that both celebrate and question the social, …

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  • Elephant and Piggie's "We are in a Play!" (Recurring Event)

    Orlando Shakespeare Theater

    In this toe-tapping new musical, best friends Elephant Gerald and Piggie sing and dance their way through pachydermal peril and swiney suspense--facing fundamental questions like, what do you wear to a fancy pool party? Should you share your ice cream? And how can two friends play with one toy? Get ready for an interactive experience ripped from the pages of …

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  • Scholarships A2O Launch Celebration

    Student Union: Atrium

    Ready to begin your scholarship search for the upcoming 2016–2017 school year? To introduce our new online scholarship application system, Scholarships A2O, the Office of Student Financial Assistance will be available to assist students with their general application submission. We will have tables with computer access so students can stop by and begin to access their opportunities. There will be …

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  • 10 Rules for Dealing with the Police

    SJA Lounge: Student Union 207

    Join the UCF PD, Social Justice & Advocacy and Student Legal Services for a screening of "10 Rules for Dealing with the Police" followed by commentary and Q&A session. Refreshments provided!

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  • PhysAssist Scribes Lunch and Learn: Professionalism in 2016

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Does professionalism look the same today as it did 20 years ago? Come find out what's changed and what hasn't, so that you stay up to date with what competitive employers are looking for today. RSVP is required vis KnightLink! Click 'Events' and then 'Workshops'.

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  • Create a Business That Helps Others

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Come out and learn how to create a business that helps others from Forrest Hardy, a UCF Starter and the Founder of Snapgood. Snapgood is a platform that allows you to easily find the latest social movement and get involved by helping out. Students can expect to learn how to structure a business in a way that gives back to …

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  • Workshop: From Poster to Publication

    Student Union: Egmont Key Meeting Room (Room 224)

    Presented by the UCF Undergraduate Research Journal, this workshop will help you take a research poster and prepare the work for a manuscript submission to the UCF URJ (www.URJ.ucf.edu). No RSVP required. All workshops are first come, first serve unless otherwise noted. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ucf.edu) Facilitator: Dr. Tison Pugh

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  • Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (Recurring Event)

    Orlando Shakespeare Theater

    Student Rush tickets only $12. Advanced Student Discounts are $10 off. Vanya and his adopted sister Sonia live a quiet life in a Pennsylvania farmhouse, while their movie star sister Masha travels the world. When Masha appears for an unannounced visit with her 20-something boy toy in tow, the weekend builds to a fever pitch of rivalry, regret, and racket. …

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  • SIDNE {Simulated Impaired Driving Experience} (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center: Lesiure Pool Green

    Come meet (and ride) SIDNE, a go-cart with a twist. This program helps students identify first-hand thepotentially deadly consequences of distraction, alcohol and other drugs on their driving ability.

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  • 2016 Financial Wellness Series: Cash and Debt Management - Smart Spending

    Innovative Center: Suite 100, Room 105

    Presented by: Ernst & YoungThis 90-minute workshop is designed to help evaluate your current spending habits and create a plan to help accomplish your financial goals. Tips for reducing expenses, managing debt and making decisions on the best use of available funds will be explored. We will also discuss how and when to review your credit reports and what makes …

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  • Your VIPS Pass: Exploring Major and Career Options (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 115

    Are you unsure of what major is right for you? Do you feel overwhelmed when thinking about choosing a career? Learn how to explore academic and career options relative to your Values, Interests, Personality, and Skills. The steps for creating your own personal action plan will also be discussed along with helpful resources to make the process smoother.

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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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  • CANCELED: Captel Information Session

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 115

    CSS is an integral provider of CapTel captioned telephone service, which enables people who are deaf or hard of hearing to use the phone. Just like captions you’d see on TV, CapTel users see captions during their telephone conversations. The captions ensure that people with hearing loss can use the telephone with confidence, knowing they’ll catch every word that is …

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  • US Peace Corps Information Session

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans abroad to tackle the most pressing needs of people around the world. Peace Corps Volunteers work at the grassroots level toward sustainable change that lives on long after their service—at the same time becoming global citizens and serving their country. When they return home, Volunteers …

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  • Courageous Conversations: Racism and Reality

    Classroom Building I: 121

    Courageous Conversations is a collaborative speaker series that examines current events and policies in our nation that directly impact our community. This month we will be examining “Racism and Reality: The Changing American Landscape.” Join us as highly trained facilitators guide university community members, public safety officials, and local community members through civil discussion to address current issues on race …

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  • Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (Recurring Event)

    Orlando Shakespeare Theater

    Student Rush tickets only $12. Advanced Student Discounts are $10 off. Vanya and his adopted sister Sonia live a quiet life in a Pennsylvania farmhouse, while their movie star sister Masha travels the world. When Masha appears for an unannounced visit with her 20-something boy toy in tow, the weekend builds to a fever pitch of rivalry, regret, and racket. …

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