Wednesday, September 12, 2018

  • Group Swim Lessons Sign Up Opens

    Recreation and Wellness Center: Lap Pool

    Sign up for group swim lessons online or in the Administration Office! All group swim lessons are free for students. Beginner: Monday/Wednesday 4pm-5pm, Tuesday/Thursday 4pm-5pm, or Tuesday/Thursday 10am-11am Intermediate: Tuesday/Thursday 11am-noon, or Tuesday/Thursday 5pm-6pm Advanced: Monday/Wednesday 5 pm- 6 pm For any questions, stop by the Lap Pool or email aquatics@ucf.edu

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  • Half Marathon Training

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    This 12 week half marathon running program will prepare participants for the OUC Half Marathon in December. The training group meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7am outside the RWC. No previous half marathon experience is required, however previous fitness experience is recommended. Our pacers will be running under a 15 minute mile to comply with OUC's race pace requirement. …

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  • Hidden Artists Exhibit (Recurring Event)

    John C. Hitt Library

    You might find them in front of the classroom or in the office down the hall and yet never suspect they make art. They are “Hidden Artists”. Hidden Artists is a group of UCF faculty and staff from various departments who create art on their own time. Now on its 11th year, the Hidden Artists Exhibit will once again be …

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  • Change Management Executive Workshop

    Executive Development Center - UCF Downtown Orlando

    Join us for a one-day Change Management workshop that will teach you effective ways to manage and lead change in your organization. Developed and led by Dr. Steven Whiting, this program will use models of change management, up-to-date academic research, and hands-on exercises to illustrate critical change management practices: analyzing and breaking down change resistance; building winning coalitions; crafting change …

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  • Interviewer Certification - PER006 (Faculty & Staff Only)

    UCF Human Resources - Innovative Center: Training Room

    Do you want to hire the best people? During this workshop we will: * Introduce the concept of behavioral interviewing* Examine areas of possible discrimination concerns* Review hiring procedures * Offer 100+ interview questions to select from for your interviews * Provide sample reference check questions Upon completion of the program, participants earn the designation of "Certified Interviewer," a requirement …

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  • Blood Drive

    Veterans Commemorative Site

    Knights Bleed Black & Gold! Visit http://BloodDrives-UCF.org for blood drive schedules, volunteering, special events, Adopt-A-Blood-Drive, the UCF Blood Drives Advisory Council, internships, and more. Blood Drives at UCF a group of students, faculty, and staff working together to save lives and foster a culture of blood donorship on campus. We'd love for you to join us! Thank you for making …

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  • 2018 SVAD Faculty Exhibition (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery

    The University of Central Florida Art Gallery is proud to present a dynamic exhibition of artworks by the faculty of the UCF School of Visual Arts and Design. These professional artists have received both national and international recognition for their engaging and thought-provoking works. The exhibit showcases a wide range of traditional and contemporary media and processes including: book arts, …

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  • Harris Corporation Lobby Day / Info Table

    ENG II Atrium: Atrium

    Representatives from Harris Corporation will be tabling in the HEC Lobby and in the ENG2 Atrium on Wednesday, September 12 to talk with UCF students about available positions within their organization. Please stop by their table to ask questions and talk with UCF alumni about working at Harris! Please RSVP for this event in Handshake.

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  • New Faculty Workshop Series: Overview of Research Development and Sponsored Programs

    Student Union: 218C

    The Office of Research is hosting a workshop series for New Faculty. The first of the series will be an Introduction to the Research Development and Sponsored Programs teams. This series is specifically targeted to new faculty, but all are welcome to attend. For more information: http://bit.ly/2C1uP3u RSVP to ORCWorkshops@ucf.edu by 9/11/18

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  • What’s In a Name

    Student Union Patio

    Students will be able to explore the cultural implications and such of their names while being made aware of and discussing the meanings and origins of other multicultural names. Students will write down their names and stick them on a map! September 12th, 2018 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Student Union Patio Host by: Multicultural Student Center Contact: Pryia Lalchan, …

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  • Time Management: Strategies for Personal and Academic Success as a Graduate Student

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    Managing your use of time is a key to living a successful, productive, and happy life! This presentation will address specific time management strategies including planning, balancing activities, setting priorities, making a schedule to fit all that you have to do and want to do as a graduate student, and other useful tips for making the most of your time. …

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  • FreshU Mobile Kitchen Cooking Demo (Recurring Event)

    Free Speech Zone

    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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  • Lunch and Learn with an Employer: ADP - Interviewing Strategies

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Learn about interviewing strategies from an ADP representative! Lunch will be provided by the employer. 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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  • QPR Training - CAPS Event (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services: Group room

    Ask a Question, Save a Life! You can become a QPR Gatekeeper. QPR = Question, Persuade, Refer. 3 Simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. (CAPS West Entrance)

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  • Being an Effective Team Member - EAP122 (Faculty & Staff Only)

    UCF Human Resources - Innovative Center: Training Room

    Team building has been recognized as a key factor in providing quality service and remaining competitive in today’s environment. This interactive session focuses on the individual responsibility of each team member to contribute to their organization's productivity and effectiveness. The facilitator will define the purpose and characteristics of teams, discuss individual behaviors that contribute to or detract from team success, …

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  • Escalation Workshop

    Neptune 158: Classroom

    OSRR Violence Prevention Team proposes a certification opportunity for all UCF enrolled students. This certificate requires students to attend eight workshops (8 total hours) and to attend a 6-hour bystander intervention training facilitated by UCF Green Dot. The following information outlines the desired learning outcomes, suggested formals, and requirement for the implementation process. This One Love film-based discussion opens people’s …

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  • Building your Online Brand (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    This workshop will discuss how to strategize your online presence.

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  • Research, Write, Defend & Publish: Honors in the Major (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 201: Trevor Colbourn Hall 201

    These information sessions cover the Honors in the Major eligibility requirements, program benefits, and an overview of the steps to complete an Honors in the Major thesis/creative project. During these sessions, students can ask questions and fill out the HIM Eligibility form to get started in pursuing original and independent research in their major discipline.

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  • Post-Graduation Immigration Options

    UCF Global: 101

    Are you considering immigration options after you graduate? Want to learn more about other visa types such as the H-1B? Mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 12th 2:30pm in UCF Global 101ABC, when Aaron Blumberg, an immigration attorney from Fragomen Worldwide, will be presenting on post-graduation immigration options for UCF students and graduates. Topics covered will include Optional Practical Training …

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  • CANCELED: Duke Energy Information Session

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    We are one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States, supplying and delivering electricity to approximately 7.4 million U.S. customers. We have approximately 52,700 megawatts of electric generating capacity in the Carolinas, the Midwest and Florida – and natural gas distribution services serving more than 1.5 million customers in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and the Carolinas. Our …

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  • Stoneman Douglas Support - CAPS Wellness Workshops (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services: Group room

    Alumni or any students affected by the events in Parkland are welcome to connect and cope. CAPS workshops are free, require no sign-up, and space is provided on a first-come-first-serve basis to currently enrolled students. Located in CAPS West.

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  • UCF Grad Fair 2018

    Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    Are you interested in pursuing a graduate degree or would simply like to take a few graduate courses; then you should attend the UCF Graduate Fair? Learn more about the nearly 200 graduate programs UCF has to offer, meet faculty and get your questions about graduate study answered. This is an open house-style event that is free and open to …

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  • Networking Strategies- Graduate Series

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    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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  • Networking Techniques (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    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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  • CEO Knights Speaker Series - South Street & Co Marketing

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Come out to the Blackstone Launchpad for the continuation of our highly anticipated Speaker Series. We'll be hearing the story of Kaitlyn Study, founder of South Street & Co Marketing. As a reminder, members get priority seating!

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