Tuesday, October 17, 2017

  • Half Marathon Training 2017

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    Half Marathon Training 2017! **This program will tentaitevely start on Wednesday, Septemeber 13th** Join expierneced coaches in this 12 week program designed to prepare you to run the OUC Half Marathon in Decemeber (OUC Half Marathon participation is not mandatory). During mornings runs on and around UCF campus, you will work with a team of dedicated runners to reach your …

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  • Benefits Open Enrollment

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    The state's annual open enrollment period for eligible employees to change insurance benefits options begins on Monday, October 16th at 8 a.m. and ends Friday, November 3rd at 6 p.m. EST. Please visit https://hr.ucf.edu/open-enrollment for additional details and updates. Questions can be directed to benefits@ucf.edu or 407.823.2771.

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  • Women on Weights

    Recreation and Wellness Center: Multipurpose Room

    If you want to take your resistance training knowledge a step up, here is a perfect opportunity! Join inspirational female trainers and instructors from the RWC who will demonstrate how to properly utilize equipment around the facility to do your own resistance training safely and with confidence. Sign up by 10/12/17 to secure your spot in this program. http://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0NHpMeczl6cuSkl

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  • From the Margins: A Retrospective of Experimental Cinema at UCF

    UCF Art Gallery

    From the Margins: A Retrospective of Experimental Cinema, will include a collection of installation, video art and experimental films from current and previous UCF students and faculty.Exhibition Dates: October 16 – November 3, 2017. Please join us for the Closing Reception on Friday November 3rd from 5-7 p.m. followed by the 8th Annual Film Fall Showcase in the Visual Arts …

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  • Board of Governors meetings-CANCELED

    FAIRWINDS Alumni Center

    Facilities Committee and Budget and Finance Committee Workshops held at Fairwinds Alumni Center. This meeting has been moved to another university.

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  • Yoga Nidra Meditation with hammocks (Recurring Event)

    RWC @ Knights Plaza

    Yoga Nidra is an ancient meditation practice from India. Though the literal translation of Nidra is “sleep” it also means “a changing state of consciousness” which is brought about as you connect with your mind and body. This meditation practice uses aerial hammocks to aid the body in feeling relaxed and comfortable, yoga mats are also available for a stationary …

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  • Beginner Swim Lessons (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center: Lap Pool

    This class is designed to help participants feel comfortable and confident in the water, as well as develop fundamental skills for swimming. This course is intended for new swimmers. Participants will learn basic freestyle and backstroke.

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  • Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn- WEBINAR

    Online

    Create a profile, build your network, and enhance your online presence and personal brand. ONLINE ONLY Please register for the webinar here: http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=ED51D785824B3C

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  • Intermediate Swim Lessons (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center: Lap Pool

    This course is designed to develop confidence in all four competitive strokes and prepare the participant for a basic swim work out. This course is based on basic stroke development. Freestyle and backstroke will be reviewed. Breaststroke and Butterfly will be introduced. Turning at the wall, diving, reading a pool clock, and all other skills needed for a basic swim …

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  • Dare 2 Dream! Alumni and Industry Professional Development Panel

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Come to this panel event for the opportunity to pitch your questions and discuss the importance of professional development, personal identity, and resilience as you pursue your dream. You will also have an opportunity to network with industry professionals and alumni as you enjoy light refreshments. A raffle prize will be given at this event. Panelists include representatives from: Charles …

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  • COM Diversity Week: Authentic Life Transitions with Stephany Mahaffey

    UCF College of Medicine

    In "Authentic Life Transitions,” Dr. Stephany Mahaffey, a local psychologist passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals, will focus on gender and transgender therapies and disparities. She will share what gender minorities are reporting in terms of their experience with healthcare. Location: COM 211

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  • Pronouns Matter!

    SJA Lounge: Student Union 207

    Pronouns are everywhere! We use them every day in speech and in writing to take the place of people’s names. We use them without even thinking about it, but have you ever tried speaking without using any pronouns? When someone is referred to with the wrong pronoun, it can make them feel disrespected, invalidated, dismissed, alienated, and dysphoric. Join SJA …

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  • FreshU Mobile Kitchen Cooking Demo (Recurring Event)

    Student Union

    Wellness and Health Promotion Services Presents the FreshU Mobile Demonstration Kitchen. FreshU Kitchen Cooking Demos teach students how to incorporate fruits and vegetables into their diets and reduce food waste. Students will get to see the process, taste the dish, and take home a recipe card so they can try making it themselves later.

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  • Nursing Information Session, B.S.N. degree (Recurring Event)

    Valencia Osceola: Building 4, Room 304

    Register for this Information Session Online HERE This information session is designed to help nurse-pending students understand the process and steps for applying to UCF's limited-access B.S.N. programs including Traditional, Second Degree, Concurrent, and RN-BSN options. Attendees will also learn about unique application requirements to practice and learn in clinical sites, prerequisite courses and grade requirements, and other helpful information. …

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  • Humanism and the Experience of Living Without God

    Student Union: 224: Egmont Key Meeting Room

    Join us for a discussion defining Humanism and exploring the experience of living as a non-religious person. This event is part of Diversity Week. Learn more and find other Diversity Week events at http://diversity.ucf.edu.

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  • Humanism: The Experience of Living without God

    Student Union: 224

    Course number: DIV353 Facilitator: Tee RogersAs part of Diversity Week, come learn more about Humanism! Registration Instructions Faculty, A&P and USPS: Register online at my.UCF.edu. > Employee Self Service > Learning & Development > Request Training Enrollment Students and OPS: Email your name, course name and date, and UCFID/employee I.D. number to diverse@ucf.edu. For more information, visit https://diversity.ucf.edu/training/.

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  • Projecting Your Online Persona Via Video

    The Center for Distributed Learning: Lib-161B

    Is your personality, humor, and care for student success lost in translation while teaching your online course? When you are not seen or heard, learners may have more difficulty connecting with you, which may hinder the overall experience. Integrating video can help develop your online persona by fostering your social presence in the online classroom. Video has the potential to …

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  • Become a School Psychologist and Help Children Excel! (Recurring Event)

    TA 130: TA 130

    Considering graduate school? Learn about becoming a school psychologist through the 32-month UCF Graduate School Psychology Program in the College of Education and Human Performance. School psychologists help children succeed in school and life. They are highly trained in both psychology and education with emphasis in the areas of mental health, prevention, intervention, academic achievement, and social-emotional development. All are …

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  • Documentary Screening: Leftovers (Senior Citizens and Hunger)

    Live Oak Event Center: 4115 Pyxis Lane, Orlando, FL 32816

    A free screening of the documentary "Leftovers" will be held at 2 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the Live Oak Center. Photographer Seth Hancock traveled the country to and learned that seniors are the new face of hunger in America. This film brings awareness to the hidden problem of senior hunger. Afterwards, a panel of experts will share their experience …

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  • FAFSA and Scholarship Frenzy

    Teaching Academy: 303

    Is money on your mind? No worries! Let us help you navigate the FASPA process and learn how to maximize scholarship opportunities.

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  • State of the University Address

    Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    President John C. Hitt will share plans for the 2017 academic year and celebrate recent faculty, student, alumni, and university accomplishments at the 2017 State of the University Address. The address will be conducted in an interview style format facilitated by Vice President of Communications and Marketing Grant Heston. There will also be guest appearances by various university and community …

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  • Free Arts and Crafts (Recurring Event)

    John C. Hitt Library

    Wellness and Health Promotion Services presents Art Make and Take. This program provides a safe space for UCF students to be present and mindful while channeling their creativity. Stop by for a quick 5 minute arts and crafts make and take. You will have the opportunitiy to play with some art supplies and walk away with your own creation.

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  • Salary Negotiation Presented by Wells Fargo

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Learn to evaluate the worth of the whole package, and know what's important to you. Please RSVP through Handshake. For an RSVP to be honored you must arrive promptly by the start of the event. Career Services may be unable to honor the RSVP of late arrivals.

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  • Take Charge of Social Anxiety - Presented by CAPS

    Counseling and Psychological Services: Group room

    Sometimes the idea of meeting new people or being in crowds can be difficult. Come learn and apply strategies to manage anxiety in a healthy way and take steps to being more engaged. Part of the Take Charge Tuesdays workshop series, presented by CAPS. CAPS workshops are free, require no sign-up, and seats are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

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