Wednesday, October 09, 2019

  • Open Water SCUBA Certification

    Outdoor Adventure Center: RWC 154

    Get your NAUI open water scuba certification in only two weekends! Please note that you must be available both weekends in order to complete the certification process. For more information regarding the trip, call 407-823-2408 or stop by the Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC). To register for the trip, please visit the Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) in the Recreation and Wellness …

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  • Half Marathon Training Program (Recurring Event)

    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 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. More information …

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  • Sales for the Non Salesperson (Session 2 of 2) (Recurring Event)

    Lake Sumter State College - Leesburg Campus: Blg M, Executive Conference Room

    Most company founders will be their company’s only salesperson for the first few years in business. Sales skills are vital to the company’s success, but most founders admit they could be better. Our expert will give you proven tips and action steps to help you set more meetings, close more deals, and drive higher revenue in 2019. This session will …

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  • Growth Planning for Government Contractors

    Florida SBDC at UCF

    Strategic planning is an essential part of any business. This is particularly the case for small businesses targeting government contracting opportunities. A written strategic plan is a great way to sort through and organize the issues and opportunities in your business. Specifically, this class will help government contractors develop a strategic plan that addresses: Process: Focus the Right Resources on …

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  • Empty Bowls Central Florida

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

    Empty Bowls Central Florida Date: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019Times: 11-11:30 a.m. (early bird bowl selection)11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Soup Luncheon Location: Live Oak Event Center Suggested Donation: $20cash, checks and cards will be accepted.donation includes: ceramic bowl handcrafted by UCF students soup luncheon (soup, oyster crackers, beverage, cookies) meal for a student or community member in need Hosted by: …

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  • CPNM Weekly Research Seminar Series: "Developing a Research Strategy and Building a Plan”

    UCF Downtown: Suite 446

    Dr. Thomas Bryer will lead a discussion titled, "Developing a Research Strategy and Building a Plan.” Dr. Bryer is highly published and conducts extensive research in the areas of public participation and collaboration across segments of society, including government, nonprofit, private, faith-based, and voluntary sectors. He has won multiple awards for his research, teaching, and service. In 2015, he was …

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  • Lunch and Learn with an Employer: Visium Resources, Inc. - After the Interview

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Visium Resources will share information about what to expect after the job interview! Lunch will be provided by the employer. For an RSVP (https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/333078/share_preview) 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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  • Introduction to Data Documentation

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    Join us for an introduction to data documentation and metadata. Learn basics about research data, datasets and data documentation for data sharing, re-use and long-term preservation. This session introduces best practices and recommendations for documenting research data, including types of documentation needed, appropriate data formats, kinds of materials to be collected in the research lifecycle, and especially data documentation at …

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  • Trans 102: Trans-Focused Allyship

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    Whether you identify as part of the trans and gender diverse comunity or as an ally, this workshop is for you. Today we will explore why Trans Allyship is needed on both interpersonal and systemic levels, and how to be an effective ally to decrease. Workshop will also explore how trans allyship promotes personal and community wellness. CAPS workshops are …

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  • Learn About Graduate Programs in Political Science, Intelligence, and Security

    Howard Phillips Hall: 305G

    Learn about graduate programs in political science, intelligence, and security. Our faculty will discuss applying for graduate school, what graduate study involves, career prospects after graduate school, and how undergraduates can begin graduate coursework in their senior year through our Senior Scholars program. Please visit our website for more information about The School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs.

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  • How to Build Capacity using the ‘All Small’ Mentor-Protege Program

    Florida SBDC at UCF

    Presented by Ed Ramos, Senior Area Manager, SBA On October 1, 2016, the Small Business Administration (SBA) started the recently expanded Mentor Protégé Program, which was previously only open to 8(a) socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses! Now ALL OTHER SMALL BUSINESSES can participate in the SBA’s Mentor Protégé Program and take full advantage of Joint Venturing and other Business …

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  • Building Your Academic Portfolio (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 201

    Prepare your academic portfolio now! Learn how to build an ePortfolio and prepare materials for your graduate school application(s). Bring your computer to this workshop, along with electronic items you'd like to add to your ePortfolio. This workshop is in our “Building” stage, which means that you’ll learn how to be strategic about your experiences when building a competitive application …

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  • Title IX and Benefits of Reporting- Violence Prevention Workshop Series (Recurring Event)

    RWC: 249

    Learn more about UCF's Let's Be Clear campiagn and Title IX at the university, as well as rescources at our university. Learn how to become a more active UCF community member by taking the initative and enhancing one's civic responsibilites. You'll leave this workshop feeling more comfortable reporting Title IX issues, have a greater knowledge of reporting options, and will …

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  • Cuba Study Abroad (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: Room 358B

    Spend your Spring Break or Summer in Cuba! UCF Modern Languages & Literatures invites you to an information session to learn more about how to get started. The session will take place on Wednesday, October 23 from 1:00-2:00PM in TCH 358B. Contact Kacie.Tartt@ucf.edu or Anne.Prucha@ucf.edu for more information

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  • Napercise (Recurring Event)

    RWC @ Knights Plaza

    The best way for muscle recovery, building up your immune system and retention of information is a power nap! Join us for a safe, clean, supervised rest (30 mins after set up) and feel invigorated to power through the rest of your day!

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  • Open Relationships and Polyamory 101 Info Session

    John C. Hitt Library: 223

    Dating app descriptions such as ENM (ethical non-monogamy), CNM (consensual non-monogamy), and polyamory are on the rise. What does it all mean, and how does it work? Stop by the UCF John C. Hitt Library to ask all your questions and to learn about the LGBTQ+ figures in history who pursued open relationship styles.

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  • Akihiko Miyoshi: Through the Lens and Screen

    Visual Arts Building: 108: 108

    Artist Akihiko Miyoshi will speak to the UCF's advanced photography class about his current artwork and exhibition at Circuit Gallery in Toronto. Miyoshi has been exploring the intersection between art and technology most frequently dealing with issues surrounding photographic representation. His works often reveal the conventions of perception and representation through tensions created by the use of computers and traditional …

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  • Simulated Participant Workshop

    UCF College of Nursing

    The UCF College of Nursing is co-hosting this Simulated Participant Workshop with Avkin. During the workshop, Drs. Diaz, Gonzalez and Anderson, the College of Nursing’s three healthcare simulation experts, are presenting on “Content Expert versus Expert Facilitators: Implications” and will provide a tour of our STIM Center. Attendees can earn 2 hours of CEU credits. RSVP with Avkin.

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  • Trans* In College Book Club, Discussion Meeting 4

    CB1: 205

    The Division of Teaching and Learning is hosting a campus wide book club for faculty, staff, and students. The book, Trans* In College by Z Nicolazzo (University of Arizona), is a foundational study on trans students' experiences across large universities like ours. Through reading and conversing, members will learn about the experiences of students, peers, colleagues, and friends, and how …

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  • UCF Reading Clinic at Main Campus (Recurring Event)

    Teaching Academy

    Would your child benefit from more one-to-one and small group instruction in reading and writing? Would you like more specific information about your child's reading performance and at-home suggestions? This fall, the College of Community Innovation and Education is offering a reading clinic for K-6 students on UCF's main campus. Your child will be paired with an undergraduate education student …

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  • Building Your Online Brand

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    Take your job search online. Learn effective strategies for searching and networking online with systems including Handshake, LinkedIn, and other social networking sites. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success.

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  • UCF Downtown Group Exercise: Bootcamp (Recurring Event)

    UnionWest 2nd floor, RWC @ Downtown

    This circuit-style class provides a full-body workout, using limited equipment. It includes a wide variety of exercise techniques, such as cardiovascular work, strength training and plyometrics.

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  • Psychology Major: Let's Talk Research

    PSY 301Q: 301Q

    The Office of Undergraduate Research will be giving a presentation on how to flourish as a psychology major. Join Multicultural Psychological Student Association as we discuss one of the many resources available to UCF students at 6:00 PM in PSY01Q!

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  • UCF Downtown Group Exercise: Zumba (Recurring Event)

    UnionWest 2nd floor, RWC @ Downtown

    A dance fitness class using Latin and International music with a combination of rhythms that keep you moving to the beat! No dance experience necessary!

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