Thursday, April 04, 2019

  • Flights of Fancy: Joy Postle’s Birds (Recurring Event)

    John C. Hitt Library: main floor

    Artist, Poet and Entertainer Joy Postle was one of Florida's pioneering Naturalists, but perhaps is best known for her entertaining and educational stage shows titled "Glamor Birds" in which she would paint Florida's birds while sharing bird songs, music and poetry. This exhibit highlights some of her bird painting and poetry.

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  • The Power of "Hidden" Biases (Recurring Event)

    UCF Valencia Osceola Center: Building 4, Room 334

    Course number: DIV232 Monday, January 28 from 1:30-4:30pm Facilitator: Barbara Thompson Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 Thursday, April 4 from 9:00am-12:00pm Facilitator: Barbara Thompson Location: UCF Valencia Osceola, Building 4, Room 334 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 …

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  • Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence

    Student Union Pegasus Ballroom

    Join us for the 16th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence. There will be three poster sessions, during which students from all over the University will share their research contributions. The schedule is as follows: Poster Session I: Course-Based Projects9:30 - 11 A.M. (Pegasus Ballroom) Poster Session II: Independent ProjectsNOON - 1:30 P.M. (Pegasus Ballroom) Poster Session III: Independent Projects2:30 …

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  • iACE Peer to Peer Mentoring: Drop-In Hours (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 205A

    It's time to connect what's now to what's next. iACE is your resource to learn about research, study abroad, intersnhsip, and graduate school preparation. https://dtl.ucf.edu/iace/ Prefer to schedule an appointment with a peer mentor? Schedule one here: https://calendly.com/iacepeeradvising

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  • SVAD Biannual B.F.A. Spring Exhibition (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery

    The SVAD Biannual B.F.A. Spring Exhibition provides the opportunity for undergraduate students majoring in book arts, ceramics, drawing, experimental animation, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture to share their research and artistic practice. More Information Exhibition Dates: April 4-25Opening Reception: Thursday, April 4, 5-7pm

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  • Civic Engagement: Emerging Issues presented by American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Central Florida Chapter

    Orlando City Hall: Iron Bridge Conference Room (8th floor)

    Today’s complex challenges require citizens who can work together by identifying shared interests and, then, act collaboratively to achieve common goals. Too few of our citizens are willing to contribute their civic ideas, and those that do worry that their thoughts are not being heard or supported by people with the capacity to implement them. The need we face, then, …

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  • FreshU Kitchen Cooking Class - by RSVP only (Recurring Event)

    Neptune 158: Multipurpose Room

    Wellness and Health Promotion Services (WHPS) is proud to offer:FreshU Kitchen Cooking Class Get hands on experience in the kitchen and learn how to make delicious, healthy food! You get to eat what you make and take home the leftovers too. Check out our schedule below. All classes take place in the Multipurpose Room of the Neptune Housing Community (behind …

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  • "Don't Just Stand There" (Recurring Event)

    LEAD Lounge: Ferrell Commons 7E Ste 165

    Interpersonal violence prevention starts with you. Learn how to not just stand there when you see others being impacted by interpersonal violence and learn techniques to support someone impacted by these situations.

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  • Peace Film Series: Denial

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Course number: DIV155 Thursday, April 4 from 1:00pm-4:00pm Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 Oscar winner Rachel Weisz stars in this powerful true story based on the acclaimed book, Denial: Holocaust History on Trial. When Deborah Lipstadt (Weisz) speaks out against Holocaust denier David Irving (Timothy Spall) over his falsification of history, she discovers that the stakes …

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  • Couponing 101 (Recurring Event)

    RWC: 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. Stay for 30 minutes after the class to learn how to apply for …

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  • Build Winning Resumes, presented by OCPS

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    This workshop, which is presented by Orange Country Public Schools, will discuss how to get your resume noticed.

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  • UCF MSM Integrated Business Information Session

    Business Administration I: 107

    This admissions event will provide details for the UCF Master of Science in Management Integrated Business Track program including curriculum, learning outcomes, schedule, cohort experience, admission requirements and application process. RSVP to www.ucfmsm0404.eventbrite.com

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  • Millennials - RET37

    UCF Human Resources - Innovative Center: Training Room

    Were you born between 1981-1996, if so you may be a Millennial. This session addresses the challenges faced by this generation and the strategies and resources available to help them plan for a more secure financial future. Presented by VALIC. Registration information can be found here: https://hr.ucf.edu/financial-wellness-series. For questions please contact benefits@ucf.edu. The annual UCF Financial Wellness Series will be …

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  • CANCELED: GKT English Language, Reading and Writing Skills Small Group Session (Recurring Event)

    Education Complex 206L: ED206L

    No reservations are required, however, there is limited space! No need to arrive on time; come and go as you please. These sessions are a safe place for students to grow intellectually and to develop their study strategies to pass the GKT. I recommend students to take a pretest on the English Language Skill's (ELS) competencies, Reading, or Writing (in …

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  • Yoga Nidra Meditation with hammocks (Recurring Event)

    RWC @ Knights Plaza

    Yoga Nidra is an ancient meditation practice from India. Though the literal translation of Nidra is “sleep” it also means “a changing state of consciousness” which is brought about as you connect with your mind and body. This meditation practice uses aerial hammocks to aid the body in feeling relaxed and comfortable, yoga mats are also available for a stationary …

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  • UCF Portuguese Program movie night - "Elite Squad"

    TCH: 211

    Improve your Portuguese skills and enjoy a film! The UCF Portuguese Program will show the film "Elite Squad", a 2007 Brazilian crime film directed by José Padilha. The movie is one of the most popular in Brazilian history.

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  • BATE-PAPO: Portuguese Club Chat (Recurring Event)

    TCH: 211

    Join us for a chat in Portuguese! We meet every Thursday from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, in Trevor Colbourn Hall room 211. Come speak Portuguese with us and improve your proficiency. There will also be a film shown on the following dates: Thursday, January 15Thursday, February 7Thursday, March 7

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  • CANCELED: Conducting Archival and Field Research: A Roundtable Discussion

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 358B

    The Spanish Graduate Program in the Department of Modern Languages (CAH) will be hosting Conducting Archival and Field Research: A Roundtable Discussion" as part of UCF Student Research Week. Moderated by Lisa Nalbone, the discussion will include panelists Humberto López Cruz and Francisco Fernández-Rubiera. No RSVP is needed.

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  • APAHM: LGBTQ Panel

    SJA Lounge SU 207: SU 207

    A panel discussion regarding the intersecting identities of being Asian and in the LGBTQ+ community, as well as an open discussion on different stigmas in the Asian community.

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  • Opening Reception: SVAD Biannual B.F.A. Spring Exhibition

    UCF Art Gallery

    The SVAD Biannual B.F.A. Spring Exhibition provides the opportunity for undergraduate students majoring in book arts, ceramics, drawing, experimental animation, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture to share their research and artistic practice. More Information Please join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, April 4, from 5-7 p.m.Exhibition Dates: April 4-25, 2019This event is free and open to the …

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  • Guest Artist Recital: Claudio Marcotulli, classical guitar

    Rehearsal Hall: Auditorium

    Classical Guitarist, Claudio Marcotulli, presents a guest artist recital as part of the Classical Guitar Series at UCF. Free and open to the public, no ticket required.

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