Wednesday, September 13, 2017

  • UCF Main Campus Closed

    UCF Main Campus

    In anticipation of Hurricane Irma, UCF’s main campus will close on Friday, Sept. 8 and remain closed until Thursday, Sept. 14. Please check with individual event coordinators for cancellation or rescheduling of events.

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  • Hidden Artists at UCF John C. Hitt Library: Sept. 1-29 (Recurring Event)

    John C. Hitt Library: main floor

    Hidden Artists: The Tradition Continues University of Central Florida has many talented employees who use their creativity in their daily jobs. Some of these employees are “visual artists” who create artwork on their own time for themselves, their families and/or for the public. They are the “Hidden Artists.” The Hidden Artists will exhibit at the John C. Hitt Library from …

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  • 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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  • Blood Drive

    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 Knights …

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  • Authorship, Credit and Collaborative Scholarship and Research (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    This workshop will help to clarify rules governing authorship of peer-reviewed publications, with particular focus on archival journals. We will identify issues and decision making with respect to authorship through the instructor’s personal experiences and example case studies. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success.

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  • The EXCHANGE : Entrepreneurship Speaker Series (Recurring Event)

    The Exchange: BA1 Rm 148

    Join us in welcoming a seasoned entrepreneur from the community to discuss their experiences, struggles, and successes they've experienced while starting a business. They will share their unique journey to entrepreneurship and illustrate how you can start something TODAY! September 6th - Kaityln Cook, Owner of South Street and Company September 20th - Brent Henderson, CEO Party Tutor & Zupp …

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  • Considering Graduate or Professional School? (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 115

    Explore important issues that should be considered prior to applying to graduate or professional school.

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  • Lunch and Learn with an Employer: Target - Personal Brand / Your Best Authentic Self

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Learn about personal branding and how it can assist in your job search! Students can RSVP through Handshake at csel.ucf.edu. For an RSVP to be honored you must arrive promptly by the start of the event. Career Services many be unable to honor the RSVP of late arrivals.

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  • Phi Alpha Theta Town Hall

    Colbourn Hall: 401

    The UCF Honors History Society (Phi Alpha Theta) will be hosting a discussion about the stigma surrounding both addiction and recovery. What is stigma? Where does it come from? How can we help fight against it? This Town Hall style discussion will feature both substance abuse professionals and students in recovery. More info about PAT: http://history.cah.ucf.edu/student-resources/phi-alpha-theta/

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  • Virtual Career Fair Prep Hour

    Webinar

    As a kickoff to the September Career Expo, UCF Alumni and Career Services is hosting a Virtual Ready Room to set students and alumni up for success. Talk with career counselors who will review your materials and practice with you right on the spot! We'll have Virtual Booths dedicated to: Resume reviews LinkedIn Profile reviews Practice conversations with an employer …

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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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  • Tutor Homeless Students with Children Beyond Our Borders (Recurring Event)

    Great Value Suites: 7100 S Orange Blossom Trail

    Children Beyond Our Border's UCF Chapter is looking for volunteers that can tutor every Wednesday from 2-6pm for the entire semester. The students are considered homeless for they are living an a long-term stay motel. Volunteers will be assisting students with their homework as well as encouraging them throughout the year with their school work. Come out and join us …

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  • Couponing 101 (Recurring Event)

    RWC Main: 206

    Healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. Learn the basics of couponing and save money on grocery items during our Couponing 101 Workshop. Discover how you can get name brand items for less or even free. You will receive coupons and a coupon organizer to get you started.

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  • The Art of Email Etiquette

    Student Union: 223

    Email is the number one way we communicate with each other on campus. Learn the necessary elements required for a professional, well-written, and action-driven email message.

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  • How to: Publish Your Work (Research)

    Student Union: 224

    Presented by the UCF Undergraduate Research Journal, this workshop will review the basic strategies to synthesize your undergraduate research for publication. Students who are already involved with a research project will benefit the most from this workshop. No RSVP required. All workshops are first come, first serve unless otherwise noted. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research …

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  • Workshop - How to: Publish Your Research

    Student Union: Egmont Key Meeting Room (Room 224)

    Presented by the UCF Undergraduate Research Journal, this workshop will review the basic strategies to synthesize your research for publication. Students who are already involved with a research project will benefit the most from this workshop. No RSVP required. All workshops are first come, first serve unless otherwise noted. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ …

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  • Job Search Strategies (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Where the jobs are and how to get them.

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  • CANCELED: Faculty Collective Bargaining Notice

    Teaching Academy: 117

    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, September 13, from 2:30–4:30 p.m. in Education Building, room 305.

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  • CANCELED: The Power of "Hidden" Biases

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Course number: DIV232 Facilitator: Barbara Thompson A fundamental quality of the human mind is to group objects into categories based on a wide range of discernible characteristics. This ability helped early people to distinguish friend from foe and was instrumental in our ancestors’ survival. As adaptive as this response may sometimes be, it also is the foundation of the biases, …

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  • How It Works For You: Networking Techniques (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    Overcome fears and anxiety related to networking by using outcome based thinking. Learn what to do before, during and after a networking event. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success.

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  • Networking Techniques (Recurring Event)

    Colbourn Hall: 146

    Learn what to do before, during, and after a networking event. Overcome fears and anxiety related to networking. Please RSVP through the UCF Graduate Studies Center.

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