Thursday, April 13, 2017

  • Diversity Certificate Series (Recurring Event)

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Must attend all four modules to receive completion certificate.Facilitator: Rachel Luce-HittThis four-module program is designed as an introductory overview series of workshops to provoke thought with respect to diversity in general, and more specifically, with respect to several important dimensions of diversity. Participants must attend all four modules to receive completion certificate.Dates Modules 1 and 2: Thursday, February 23 and …

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  • April is Financial Literacy Awareness Month!

    UCF Main Campus

    April is Financial Literacy Awareness Month! There are events happening throughout the month of April to assist students being financially well: - April 5, 2017 Salary Negotiation and Understanding Your Paycheck (2:00pm - 3:00pm in CSEL Room 121) - April 13, 2017 FUNNY MONEY featuring Colin Ryan (Doors open at 5:30pm, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Morgridge International Reading Center) - April …

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  • UCF Celebrates the Arts 2017

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Lobby

    UCF Celebrates the Arts 2017 April 7-14, 2017 The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts comes alive with a showcase of UCF music, visual arts, and theatre! “I enjoyed EVERYTHING! The students were amazing and we really enjoyed seeing some familiar faces. Providing free performances allows those who normally wouldn’t be able to come to the theater a chance to …

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  • SVAD Multi-media “Multiples” Exhibit

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Lobby

    Discover conceptual visual art pieces in unexpected places throughout the Dr. Phillips Center! Taught as an introduction to principals in conceptual, non-narrative visual art, School of Visual Art and Design professor Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz challenges students to produce interpretations that explored repetitive forms, which would be then used to solve site-specific installation art problems. http://arts.cah.ucf.edu/event/svad-multiples-exhibit/

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  • Without Borders

    Gallery at Avalon Island

    “Without Borders” features painting, video, sound, sculpture, photography, and performance art by artists from diverse cultural and ideological backgrounds. This show explores themes of identity, perception, blackness, feminism, gender roles, and interactivity. “Without Borders” is a statement of our unique perspectives. http://arts.cah.ucf.edu/event/without-borders/

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  • SVAD Banner Art and Arcade Games

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Walt Disney Theater

    Experience top-of-the-line interactive gaming from the UCF School of Visual Arts & Design’s game design students. Housed in custom-built classic arcade cabinets, patrons will be able to play video games created by undergraduate students. This year’s lobby banners display examples of undergraduate student artworks from the areas of Character Animation, Experimental Animation, Architecture, Ceramics, Drawing, Design, Digital Media, Film, Graphic …

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  • Theatre UCF Costume Exhibit

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Lobby

    Ooh la la! Get a sneak peek into corsets and petticoats designed and constructed in Theatre UCF’s costume shop. http://arts.cah.ucf.edu/event/theatre-ucf-costume-exhibit/

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  • A Memory Wingding: Nostalgia and Ephemera in UCF Undergraduate Fine Art

    City Arts Factory

    This exhibition features the paintings, photography, and sculpture of eight artists from UCF’s undergraduate BFA program. The show includes works by Gabe Cortese, Emile Mausner, Samantha McCoy, Jordan Pascal, Christopher Rivera, Andrew Snow, Sheherazade Thenard, and Lila Villalobos who all share the theme of the aesthetics of remembrance in psychologically charged spaces. http://arts.cah.ucf.edu/event/a-memory-wingding-nostalgia-and-ephemera-in-ucf-undergraduate-fine-art/

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  • In the Eyes of the Hungry: Florida’s Changing Landscape

    Terrance Gallery at Orlando City Hall

    Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read and inspired by John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath, In the Eyes of the Hungry: Florida’s Changing Landscape inspires and contributes to conversations about demographic, geographic, and ecological shifts, with an emphasis on human relationships with the environment. The selected artists, which include School of Visual Arts & Design faculty …

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  • Provost Forums: Funding and Philanthropy

    Morgridge International Reading Center: Global Communications Room

    Beginning this semester, faculty are invited to join Provost Dale Whittaker for a series of forums exploring UCF’s Collective Impact Strategic Plan and our university’s future in several key areas, such as research, student success, philanthropy, and faculty excellence. Each hour-long forum will feature leaders from across the university and spotlight an initiative or faculty group leading in one of …

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  • Wellness Coaching @ Knights Pantry (Recurring Event)

    Knights Helping Knights Pantry: Ferrell Commons

    Wellness Coaching at the Knights Helping Knights Pantry - Connect with a Wellness Coach on how to achieve your personal wellbeing goals and how to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) assistance. Wellness coaching can help you with making lifestyle changes to: Achieve your nutrition goals Help applying for food ­financial assistance Meal planning on a budget Every Thursday,10:30 to …

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  • Orlando Reperatory Theatre presents The Giver

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Walt Disney Theater

    Jona's world is perfect. There is no war or fear or pain. There are also no choices. Join the Orlando REP for a play that discovers what it means to grow up, to grow wise, and to take control of your own destiny. http://arts.cah.ucf.edu/event/the-giver/

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  • Networking Strategies with Northrop Grumman (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Presented by Northrup Grumman Network successfully in a highly competitive job market. Students must RSVPs, via KnightLink, for all employer-led workshops, Lunch and Learns, and information sessions and arrive promptly by the start of the session. However, walk-ins will be accepted only if space is available.

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  • Cooking Demonstration: Veggie Pasta

    Student Union

    Wellness and Health Promotion Services presents UCF's first ever Food Truck. Join us for a cooking demonstration featuring veggie pasta and meal preparation tips.

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  • Couponing 101 (Recurring Event)

    The Hub

    Wellness and Health Promotion Services (WHPS) is proud to offer:Couponing 101 Join us to learn the basics on how to coupon and save money on groceries and personal hygiene products. Healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. Discover how you can get name brand items for low cost or even free. During this workshop, you will receive coupons and your very …

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  • Drum Your Stress Away!

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    Experience the power of music to help you lower stress, increase relaxation skills, build intrapersonal support, and discover your personal rhythm. In this workshop, you will use drums to express yourself by engaging in an evidence-based program to increase overall wellness. * No musical experience necessary. Drums provided.

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  • Fulbright Scholarship Overview & Application Process (Recurring Event)

    Burnett Honors College

    Discover the world on a Fulbright Scholarship! Join the Office of Prestigious Awards Director, Morgan Bauer, for lunch to learn about the Fulbright Program and ask questions about this incredible opportunity to get fully funded to live abroad for an academic year to conduct research, pursue graduate study, or teach English. http://us.fulbrightonline.org/ *All sessions are held in BHC 130 from …

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  • Drum Your Stress Away! - CAPS Finals Workshops

    Counseling and Psychological Services: Group room

    Lower your stress and increase relaxation skills by discovering your personal rhythm.

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  • Library Research and Literature Review Strategies (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    What strategies are you using to conduct library research? This session highlights effective strategies to locate sources for literature reviews and projects and tips for using citation tracking features, creating alerts to stay updated on publications, and customizing Google Scholar options. An overview of organizing sources using Mendeley and Zotero citation management tools will also be included. Please bring your …

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  • Resume Workshop with Northrop Grumman

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Presented by Northrop Grumman Find out how to get your resume noticed. Individual Resume Critiques will be provided anytime between 10AM - 4PM. Students must RSVPs, via KnightLink, for all employer-led workshops, Lunch and Learns, and information sessions and arrive promptly by the start of the session. However, walk-ins will be accepted only if space is available.

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  • CGI U Commitment Writing Workshop

    LEAD Lounge: Ferrell Commons 7E Ste 165

    Do you have a great new idea on how to make the world a better place? Are you interested in creating lasting social change in your community? If so, then you should apply for CGI U! There is still time to apply to CGI U 2017! The final deadline to apply is May 1, 2017 (May 2017 graduates are eligible …

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  • Financial Wellness Series: Retiring From UCF (Recurring Event)

    UCF Human Resources - Innovative Center: Training Room

    2017 Financial Wellness Series: Retiring From UCF (UCF Employees Only) Presented by: UCF HR Benefits Section Our HR Benefits Section representatives will discuss the steps each employee should take when retiring from UCF. This includes time lines, distribution options and insurance options for upcoming retirees. Live Video Webcast: http://ucf.adobeconnect.com/retiring_from_ucf UCF employees can register for each session by logging into Employee …

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  • Jobs in Security: Working for the NSA

    L3Harris Engineering Center: 104

    Join us this Thursday, April 13th from 3:00pm to 4:20pm for an insider’s look at intelligence analysis from employees of the National Security Agency. You’ll also hear about upcoming internship applications, learn about security clearance, and get advice on what it takes to work in one of the nation’s most critical lines of defense. This event will take place in …

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  • Improve Your Mood (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services: Group room

    Find out how to identify signs of low mood so you can start to self-manage and feel better.

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  • RWC's 5th Annual Powerlifting Competition

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    Students who are serious about power lifting are encouraged to participate in the RWC’sannual Power Lifting Competition. Each participant will be given three attempts on squat, bench press, and deadlift to earn their highest total (the sum of the three lifts) and a chance to be the UCF RWC’s power lifting champion! This is a raw lifting competition. Please register …

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