Thursday, September 09, 2021

  • Recruitment & Selection: Hiring the Right Person - PER232 (Faculty & Staff Only)

    Virtual

    How you ensure you hire the right person for your vacant position? In this workshop we will: Introduce the concept of behavioral interviewing Discuss the role of search committees Evaluate equitable hiring practices Review UCF hiring procedures Take the guesswork out of hiring from the posting process through onboarding

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  • Out of the Vault Exhibition (Recurring Event)

    VAB: UCF Art Gallery

    The Out of the Vault Exhibition presents artworks revived from the UCF Art Gallery’s permanent collection featuring an array of artists, mediums, and styles. The exhibition is a rare opportunity to see artists such as Thomas Hart Benton, John Chamberlain, Dorothy Gillespie, Doris Leeper, and Robert Rauschenberg as well as 20th century African masks, sculptures and figurines which have been …

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  • Field of Memories

    Ferrell Commons

    Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for college students. The Field of Memories event invites students to write messages of hope to their fellow students who may be struggling or remember those who have died by suicide. The Field of Memories event also will have information on suicide awareness and prevention. The event will be held outdoors in …

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  • Business Plan Writing Made Easier (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Your business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. We’ll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included and how to use it as a tool to keep your company on track for long-term growth.

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  • Identifying and Applying for Graduate Funding Opportunities

    Virtual

    Do you need help identifying and applying for graduate funding? This workshop will discuss various types of graduate funding, provide students with suggestions on how to craft a competitive fellowship application and offer tips on how to search for assistantships.   This workshop is offered through the College of Graduate Studies Pathways to Success professional development program for graduate students. …

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  • Non-Tenure Earning (NTE) Faculty Community (Recurring Event)

    Classroom Building 1: 205

    Interdisciplinary Non-Tenure Earning (NTE) Faculty Community monthly forums provide professional and leadership development plus peer support. All NTE faculty are invited to join monthly face-to-face (morning session) or in Zoom (afternoon session). This time is set aside to mentor/partner with other NTE faculty, to network and share best practices and to request information. NTE Faculty Communities promise to: Schedule A set …

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  • Research Computing and Data Workshop Series: Carpentries: Programming and Plotting with Python

    Virtual

    This lesson is an introduction to programming in Python for people with little or no previous programming experience. It uses plotting as its motivating example. This lesson references JupyterLab, but can also be followed using a regular Python interpreter as well. This lesson uses Python 3. Presenters: Fahad Khan, Ph.D.  Registration link: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtduCtqDkiHdEdrOwWFJjMCboEdaQtjYAh Research Computing and Data Workshops Series We are …

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  • Networking Strategies, presented by Aflac

    CSEL bldg 140: 121

    Join this workshop for tips on making a great first impression with professionals you will meet in-person or in a virtual space. Make sure you RSVP for this workshop to hold your seat!

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  • Preparation for Virtual Internship Fair/Career Expo

    Virtual

    This workshop will be hosted by Experiential Learning to prepare international students to attend the virtual internship and career fair. For more information on upcoming Career Services events, go here.

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  • Non-Tenure Earning (NTE) Faculty Community (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Interdisciplinary Non-Tenure Earning (NTE) Faculty Community monthly forums provide professional and leadership development plus peer support. All NTE faculty are invited to join monthly face-to-face (morning session) or in Zoom (afternoon session). This time is set aside to mentor/partner with other NTE faculty, to network and share best practices and to request information. NTE Faculty Communities promise to: Schedule A set …

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  • Koru Basic Mindfulness Course

    Student Union

    Become part of the Koru movement! This free interactive mindfulness course is offered to enrolled UCF students. Learn different meditations to become more calm and focused! Class dates are Thursdays, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 and 9/30 from 2:30–4:00 p.m., attendance at all 4 classes is requested. To register follow the link or email pamela.mills@ucf.edu for more information. 

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  • Faculty Senate Meeting

    Virtual

    The Faculty Senate shall be the legislative body of the university thereby providing a forum for mutual exchange of ideas between senior administrators and faculty. In this capacity, the Senate shall take cognizance of, and may legislate with respect to matters which concern colleges, schools or other major academic units, or which are otherwise of general university interest. In exercising …

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  • An Afternoon with Knights Pantry

    Knights Helping Knights Pantry: Ferrell Commons

    Want to learn more about Knights Pantry and earn volunteer hours? Join VUCF and Knights Pantry on September 9 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. to assist with operations. Participants must complete a Volunteer Service Agreement by September 7 at noon. Please email vucfrelief@ucf.edu when you RSVP to receive an email on how to fill out the form. On the agreement, make sure the …

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  • Thursday Knight Foodshare

    Christian Service Center: 808 W Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32805

    Hello Volunteers! Tuesday Knight Food Share is an event from 5:00-6:30 p.m. (or 7 ish), in which UCF students lead a feeding with Straight Street Orlando! This will be a great opportunity to interact with our homeless friends and help feed the hungry. 5:00 p.m.: Meet at the Christian Service Center 5:15 - 6:30 p.m.: Food Share event Location of the event: 808 W …

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  • CECS Alumni Career Panel Event

    Virtual

    Join young alumni from the College of Engineering and Computer Science as they share tips and advice for current students in their job search. The session will be held on Thursday, September 9 at 6:00 p.m., via Zoom.

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  • Rosen Life Present: Bingo Knight

    Rosen College of Hospitality Management: CFHLA Student Lounge (Room 202)

    Whoever said Bingo was just for retirement homes? Come out to the CFHLA Lounge, Room 202 at the Rosen College of Hospitality for a fun night of Bingo with some amazing prizes to win!

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  • Faculty Recital: Thad Anderson, Percussion

    Rehearsal Hall: Auditorium

    Associate professor of percussion Thad Anderson presents a recital on the UCF campus. Thad Anderson coordinates the percussion studies program and directs the percussion ensemble. Joining the faculty in 2009, Anderson also oversees the Collide Contemporary Music Series and directs the New Music Ensemble. Anderson is a versatile performer and pedagogue with focused interests that include contemporary music, composition, design, electro-acoustic …

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