Thursday, March 17, 2022

  • Navigating Change - PER204 (Faculty & Staff Only)

    Virtual

    Organizational change is constant, and it is challenging for both individuals and teams. This workshop provides insights into how people typically respond to change, and actions we can take to make the transition as smooth as possible. Topics include: Impacts of change on individuals and teams Strategies to work through change to achieve positive outcomes Techniques to reduce stress Stress …

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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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  • 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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  • Becoming a Competitive Grad School Applicant

    Virtual

    For undergraduates who are looking forward to being a competitive graduate school applicant, this virtual workshop will help you:→ Understand how grad schools think and what they are looking for→ Learn how to make your app as competitive as possible→ Hear tips/tricks on writing outstanding essays and comprehensive resumes All students are welcome to join with free admission!

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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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  • Expressive Arts for Self-Care (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Expressive Arts for Self-Care offers an overview of simple ways to incorporate art, nature and play into your self-care plan. All are welcome. No background in art is needed. Join in at bit.ly/CAPSWOW This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Spring 2022 Well-Being Online Workshop (WOW) series. To learn about CAPS services and other workshops, please …

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  • Research Computing and Data Workshop Series: Advanced Features of Amazon SageMaker for Machine Learning Model Building, Training, and Deployment

    Research 1: 101-A

    Amazon SageMaker helps data scientists and developers build, train, and deploy high-quality machine learning models quickly by bringing together a broad set of capabilities purpose-built for machine learning. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to bring your own algorithms to Amazon SageMaker, do bias and model explainability analysis, and do distributed training in AWS. Presenters:  Sherry Ding, Ph.D. …

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  • Tips for UCF Transfer Success Series: UCF Multicultural Academic and Support Services (MASS)

    Virtual

    This workshop will provide insight to students who are interested in attending UCF. What are some of the departments on the campus that can help you and how can you successfully make the transition from to UCF.

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  • Doing Business with GSA

    Virtual

    The Florida PTAC at UCF is excited to host two speakers from the General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS). GSA is America's only source solely dedicated to procuring goods and services for the government. As an integral part of GSA, the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) possesses unrivaled capability to deliver comprehensive products and services across government at the …

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  • Violence Prevention Certificate Series: Title IX (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Let’s Be Clear is offering a series of virtual and in person leadership opportunities through our Violence Prevention Certificate Series to teach students how to support and care for fellow Knights. This series of workshops provides students with an understanding of topics related to interpersonal violence, Title IX, safety, and how to connect students who may be impacted. Students who …

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  • Job Search Strategies

    Virtual

    Learn how to effectively identify employment opportunities to get the job you want! We will review Handshake, Careershift, LinkedIn and other resources to find opportunities related to your career interests.

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

    Trevor Colbourn Hall

    UCF students: Join us for a chat in Portuguese! Come speak Portuguese with us and improve your proficiency. All levels are welcome. We meet from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., every other Thursday. This is a virtual event. Please contact Ms. Pegoraro for the login information at Evelin.Pegoraro@ucf.edu.

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  • Koru Mindfulness Course

    Student Union

    Become part of the Koru movement! This free interactive mindfulness course is offered to enrolled UCF students. Learn different meditations and mindful techniques to become more calm and focused! Class dates are Thursdays, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 and 4/7 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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  • OUR Resources and Funding Opportunities (Recurring Event)

    DPAC 107 and Virtual

    Are you interested in learning more about resources and funding opportunities for your research? Not sure where to start or how to navigate all that's available? This workshop will discuss how to do so.

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  • How to Turn Your Ideas into Things

    BA1 Room 135

    Learn about the Orlando Public Library’s Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center that provides creators access to photography, video, audio, and prototype production facilities. Gabriel Soltren is an instructor at the Melrose Center who holds degrees in Marketing and Public Affairs from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Visit https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/mUgkK4cVhhijiW9TbaLnWY/How-to-Turn-Your-Ideas-into-Things for more information.

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  • FTCE Mathematics workshop 5

    Virtual

    Competency 3—Knowledge of algebraic thinking and the coordinate plane Determine whether two algebraic expressions are equivalent by applying properties of operations or equality. Identify an algebraic expression, equation, or inequality that models a real-world situation. Solve equations and inequalities (e.g., linear, quadratic) graphically or algebraically. Determine and solve equations or inequalities, graphically or algebraically, in real-world problems. Graph and interpret …

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  • Workday Community Information Session

    Virtual

    Workday – a modern, cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform and part of the Knight Vision program implementation – is coming to UCF soon! Have you heard? Workday is set to go live on July 1, 2022, and will replace UCF Financials and PeopleSoft Human Resources. Still not sure how it will impact you? As we approach the Go-Live date, …

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  • Graduate Weekly Writing Group (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 109: Trevor Colbourn Hall 109

    The Unversity Writing Center invites graduate students to a weekly write-in group. This is a dedicated time for graduate students to focus on writing assignments, dissertations, research or other projects. This is an in-person event held in Trevor Colbourn Hall 109. Participants should come at the start of the event, and stay the entire time.

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  • Emerging Media MFA -Studio Art & Design Info Session

    Virtual

    Interested in the Emerging Media MFA – Studio Art and Design program at UCF? This information session led by program coordinator, Jason Burrell, will give an overview of the program and the application process.Topics covered include:-Overview of the program-Program Locations-Introduction of Faculty-Alumni-Portfolio/Application Review Process and Important Dates-Advising Information-Resources Available (Scholarships, Equipment, Labs, Clubs and Professional Affiliations)-WebsiteA short Q&A session will …

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