Wednesday, September 19, 2018

  • 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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  • Career Readiness Week - Full Schedule

    Career Services and Experiential Learning

    This week of career readiness programs will provide UCF students and alumni an opportunity to have their resume critiqued and to practice their interview skills with an employer. Monday, September 17 10:00am-4:00pm: Employer Resume Critiques (By appointment.) Education and or Psych majors: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/1706212 All Majors and or Business majors: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/1705231 Engineering and or Comp Sci majors: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/1770963 11:00am-12:00pm: Networking Strategies, …

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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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  • 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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  • Maria: One Year Later

    Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218)

    This event will bring the UCF and Central Florida community together to discuss their experiences in responding to Hurricane María and its effects on the Puerto Rican population. The first panel will include students, faculty, and administrative personnel involved in UCF’s response in accommodating students displaced by the hurricane. The second panel will consist of members of the media and …

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  • A Year After Hurricane Maria: Lessons Learned and Future Steps

    UCF Student Union Key West: Room 218A

    A Year after Hurricane María: Lessons Learned and Future StepsSeptember 19, 20189:00 AM to 1:00 PM UCF Student Union, Key West Ballroom 218D*Lunch is providedMembers of the UCF and Central Florida community will discuss their experiences in responding to Hurricane María and its effects on the Puerto Rican population. Panel Discussions: UCF's response in accommodating students displaced by the hurricane. …

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  • Safe Zone Series: LGBTQ+ 101 (Recurring Event)

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Open to all UCF faculty, staff, and students Course number: DIV033 Tuesday, September 11 from 3:00pm-5:00pm Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services Location: EC Garden Room Wednesday, September 19 from 9:00am-11:00am Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 Tuesday, October 16 from 3:00pm-5:00pm Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 Tuesday, November 6 from 1:00pm-3:00pm Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services Location: …

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  • FREE Rapid HIV Testing Event (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center: 111 (WHPS Classroom)

    FREE Rapid HIV Testing Event Do you know your status? Stop by Wellness and Health Promotion Services during our Free Rapid HIV Testing event from 10am-2pm to get tested. No appointments necessary – walk-ins welcome. Take charge of your sexual wellness by taking an HIV test and get your results in 15 minutes. Be a Healthy Knight. WHPS is located …

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  • Starter Riot: Burst into UCF's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem!

    Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    Join us in the Pegasus Ballroom as we celebrate all things entrepreneurship! At the Starter Riot, meet student entrepreneurs who have chosen to be their own bosses and forge their own paths to success. If you have an idea of your own, chat with experienced coaches to gain feedback on your idea and discover the many entrepreneurial resources on hand …

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  • Lunch and Learn with an Employer: Siemens - A Day in the Life | Career Readiness Week

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Learn about "A Day in the Life" of a Siemens 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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  • Academic Job Search- Graduate Series (Webinar) (Recurring Event)

    Online

    Overview of the job search timeline, pre-application/application process, and expectations of faculty interviews. ONLINE ONLY! Please RSVP through the UCF Graduate Studies Center. *This is a webinar, be sure to register prior to the session: http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=ED59DF82814A3F *

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  • Federal Certifications Managed by SBA

    Florida SBDC at UCF

    Every year, the Federal government procures supplies and/or services to the tune of several hundred billion dollars. A whopping twenty-three (23) percent of those procurements are earmarked for smaller businesses. If you own a small business and have the potential to sell your product/service to the Federal government you ought to take the time to learn about these programs. At …

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  • Latino Americans Certificate Series: Part 1

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Open to all UCF faculty, staff, and students Must attend all three modules to receive a completion certificate. Part 1 Course number: DIV236 Wednesday, September 19 from 1:30pm-4:30pm Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 Part 2 Course number: DIV237 Wednesday, September 26 from 1:30pm-4:30pm Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 Part 3 Course number: …

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  • Latino Americans – Part 1 (DIV236)

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Latino Americans is a multi-part PBS documentary series that chronicles the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos, who have for more than 500 years helped to shape what is the United States and who have become, with more than 50 million people, the largest minority group in the U.S. This is Part 1 of a 3 part certificate …

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  • How to: Get Started in Undergraduate Research (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 201

    Are you interested in learning more about research? Not sure where to start or how to navigate all the programs available? This workshop will discuss how to expand your academic experience through undergraduate research. 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) All …

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  • Picture Perfect Transcript

    Student Union: Cedar Key Meeting Room (Room 223)

    Discover what scholarship committees, employers, and graduate schools want to see on a college transcript. Learn the skills and qualities being demanded in today's graduate programs and work places. Attendance will be taken at the workshop, free to all UCF students, no RSVP needed in advance. Wednesday, September 19th from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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  • Interviewing Strategies - Career Readiness Week

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    This workshop will discuss tips and strategies to prepare for interviews, learn about the interview process, and the art of following up.

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  • Where to Publish & Author Rights (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    How do you decide which journals are the best fit for your manuscript? Do you know that all rights to a work are often assigned to publishers when a manuscript is accepted? Learn to be a savvy author! This two-part workshop will cover criteria to consider when planning where to submit your work for publication and basic information about copyright …

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  • Preparing for the Career Expo - Career Readiness Week (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Career Expo is next week, September 26th. Attend this workshop to discover what employers expect from students before, during and after a career fair.

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  • Get to Know ADP Info Session

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Unlock your career potential with ADP! ADP is hosting an Information Session on Wednesday, September 19th, from 5:00pm to 6:30pm in the Career Services building. ADP is one of the largest providers of business processing and cloud-based solutions – including human resources, payroll, benefits and talent management – to employers around the world. ADP builds configurable Human Capital Management solutions …

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  • Peer Support Group: Recovering from Religion (Recurring Event)

    Innovative Center: Suite 100, Room 105

    This peer group is for anyone experiencing personal or professional challenges related to their worldview; coming out as an Atheist or other marginalized perspective identity; doubting beliefs; questions about changing or leaving religion; coping with transition from a religion; seeking meaning and purpose in secular life; coping with grief, loss, and mortality without religion; and other faith and non-faith journey …

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  • UCF MBA Open House

    UCF Executive Development Center

    The UCF MBA Open House will present an overview of the UCF MBA and our four program options. Details will include curriculum, schedule, cohort experience, application process and admission requirements. RSVP at https://ucfmba0919.eventbrite.com

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  • Tai Chi Yoga at the Arboretum (Recurring Event)

    UCF Arboretum

    Tai Chi Yoga at the Arboretum September 19: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.October 17: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.November 14: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.December 3: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Join us to de-stress, relax and re-energize in this outdoor yoga class. Please bring your own yoga mat! More information, contact arboretum@ucf.edu

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  • Culture Dance Series | Salsa & Batchata

    RWC Multipurpose Room: RWC Multipurpose Room

    The Multicultural Student Center and the Recreational and Wellness Center teamed up to present to the first dance workshop of the semester. Registered Student Organization, Latin Rhythm will be teaching how to dance Salas & Bachata! You don't want to miss this workshop. All levels welcome!

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