Monday, February 21, 2022

  • Recruitment & Selection Workshop - PER232 (Faculty & Staff Only) (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    How do 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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  • Studio Art & Design MFA Public Thesis Defense (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery and Virtual

    Join us for the thesis defense of the 2022 Emerging Media MFA, Studio Art & Design track candidates. Each graduate student will present public thesis defenses to support their research and creative practice. These talks will take place in the UCF Art Gallery and virtually via Zoom.These students are part of the Florida Room: 2022 MFA Exhibition which is on …

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  • Cabinet Meeting (Recurring Event)

    Student Union 222: Pensacola Board Room

    Student Government Executive Branch Meeting

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  • Become a Competitive Grad School Applicant

    Virtual

    What do I need to prepare for a graduate school application? Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) gives an overview of the pieces of a competitive graduate school applicant. Usually, students with 0-60 credits gain the most from this workshop, as they learn how to build towards a competitive application.

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  • Become a Competitive Graduate School Applicant

    Virtual

    Interested in graduate school, but not sure how to start preparing? Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) give an overview of the pieces of a competitive graduate school applicant. Now you know that graduate school is for you, but what do those details look like as you prepare for graduate school? This virtual workshop is in our “building” stage, which means that …

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  • 2022 MFA Exhibition (Recurring Event)

    VAB: UCF Art Gallery

    The exhibition showcases the thesis work of Master of Fine Arts candidates in the Studio Art & Design MFA track at the UCF School of Visual Arts and Design. Opening Reception: Thursday, Feb. 17 from 6-8 p.m. Register HereNeed help registering? Contact the UCF Box Office: 407.823.1500 Additional programming and virtual exhibition links will be coming soon! Insider Tip: Planning to attend all of …

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  • Engineers Week 2022 (Recurring Event)

    Engineering 2 Atrium

    Love your smart phone, driving a car, watching TV, online shopping, electricity, clean water, seeing rocket launches and Mars landings, to name a few? If so, thank an engineer! Join the UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science as we celebrate Engineers Week — Monday, Feb. 21 to Saturday, Feb. 26 — with a variety of free events to showcase …

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  • UNITY STAR: Coming Out (DIV 242)

    Virtual

    The Coming Out workshop explores the process and challenges of coming out as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender. Participants will learn more about what the process of coming out may look like, different misconceptions, and how to be an advocate during and after someone comes out. The workshop will allow those who attend to explore their LGBTQ+ identity or to …

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  • Gratitude & Leadership: They Can Co-Exist

    Virtual

    When was the last time you truly felt grateful? What does that even mean or look like nowadays? We are all leaders in some capacity regardless of our titles or the kind of work we do. Gratitude is one of many skills we need as leaders to be successful in our work and in life. With everything going on in …

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  • Big Red Bus - Donate Blood Today!

    UCF Memory Mall

    Help us maintain a safe and ready blood supply for cancer patients, trauma patients or for when unexpected tragedies occur. The OneBlood bus will park on Memory Mall near the Veterans Memorial. Walk-ups welcomed, appointments appreciated! 

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  • Second Harvest Food Bank Informational Session

    Virtual

    An informational session about food insecurity and the role that students can take with Second Harvest National Food Bank to combat it. We will be discussing our current food drive, and how students can get involved.

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  • Leadership Charging Zone: Accelerate Performance & Development - LDR019 (Faculty & Staff Supervisors Only) (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    In this Leadership Charging Zone session, attendees will discuss supervisory best practices for leading a hybrid team virtually. Four practices to accelerate the performance and development of your remote team will be examined. The session will be followed by an optional 15-minute networking and peer-to-peer coaching breakout. Participants will also gain access to the Leadership Charging Zone Teams page.

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  • Italian language chat (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 358B

    Come to the Italian language chat to improve your Italian communication skills and meet new friends. This activity is for students who want to improve their Italian skills, and native speakers are welcome. It is offered every Monday in Trevor Colbourn Hall, room 358B.

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  • University Writing Center Drafting Lab Open Hours (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 109: Trevor Colbourn Hall 109

    Getting started on a writing assignment, and don’t know where to begin? The Drafting Lab can help! No appointments are required — you can drop in during our open hours and: clarify assignment expectations develop a plan brainstorm ideas or, just spend time writing!  Any and all writers are welcome!

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  • So, You Want to Go to Law School?

    Virtual

    This presentation will be virtual using a lecture over a PowerPoint with a Q&A session at the end. The presentation will address steps undergrad students should take to prepare for a path to law school, including how student leadership positions can strengthen a law school application. The presentation will also pose questions students should consider when deciding if law school …

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  • LGBTQ+ 101

    Virtual

    LGBTQ+ 101 is a training to reduce heterosexism, homo, bi, and transphobia at UCF by increasing knowledge and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community in order to embrace all sexual and gender expressions. This trains aims to make a safer, and more affirming environment at UCF and beyond.

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  • Mental Illness in America

    Classroom Building 1: 220

    One in five Americans will have mental health problems in any given year. Unaddressed mental illness hurts individuals and their families and results in lost productivity. In rare cases, it can result in violence. How can we reduce the impact of mental illness in America? Should we identify those who need help and intervene where necessary to prevent them from …

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  • Free Cash for Big Ideas - Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

    Starter Space: 135 BA 1

    Do you have big ideas but little money? Find out how to earn free cash and find other free resources to support your startup journey. Dr. Cameron Ford has supported thousands of student entrepreneurs as the Director of UCF's Center for Entreprepreneurial Leadership and Blackstone LaunchPad. He will share several opportunities for students to earn BIG MONEY the Spring to …

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  • The Power of Advocacy: Equity Through Leadership

    Virtual

    In this workshop, we will explore the topics of equity, inclusion, and diversity. We will take a closer look at how we are able to use equity-minded practices to empower and advocate for both ourselves and normally marginalized groups. Exploring leadership through the lens of social justice, exploring topics of power, inclusion, and acceptance.

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  • UCF Creed: Learn it and Live it

    Virtual

    UCF Cares is going to be hosting an exciting event all about the UCF Creed. You are going to learn more about the core values of UCF and how you can utilize these values to become a better Knight and a better leader. We hope to see you there!

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  • Leadership Excellence Board (LEB) Informational Session

    Ferrell Commons: 168

    The Leadership Excellence Board (LEB) is responsible for conducting the marketing, recruitment, and selection for prospective LEAD Scholars. If you are interested in any of those things, come out and learn what our board does, our positions, and tips for the application process.

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  • Themed Experience Program Information Session

    Virtual

    Please join Professor Peter Weishar, Director of Themed Experience at UCF for an information session on the MFA Track in Themed Experience and our new MS degree in Themed Experience on either Monday, February 21st from 6:00 pm to 7:00pm EST. Follow the links to register.

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  • Level Up (Recurring Event)

    UCF Communication Sciences and Disorders Clinic: 3280 Progress Drive Suite 500

    Level Up is designed for individuals registered with UCF CARD, ages 18-24,  with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), ready to leave high school, entering college or the work field. Level Up focuses on enhancing participants’ skills to become successful independent members of our community by increasing their self-management and organizational skills, employment skills, life skills and social skills. The group meets …

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