Tuesday, October 24, 2023

  • Call for Artists - Pathways 2024: The Carlos Malamud Prize

    Virtual

    The Rollins Museum of Art and the UCF Art Gallery invite submissions for Pathways 2024: The Carlos Malamud Prize. Pathways is a biennial, juried art competition and exhibition for emerging professional artists living in Florida. This edition will consist of a juried selection process resulting in a Summer 2024 group exhibition for the competition’s finalists. All exhibited artists will receive …

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  • Employee Benefits Open Enrollment

    Virtual

    The state's annual open enrollment period for eligible employees to change insurance benefits options begins on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 8 a.m. and ends Friday, November 3, 2023, at 6 p.m. EST. All changes must be done through the state insurance administrator, People First, at 1-866-663-4735 or by visiting the People First website and the changes will be effective …

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  • Fall 2023 SVAD Faculty Exhibition (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery

    The UCF Art Gallery is proud to present a dynamic exhibition of artworks by the faculty of the UCF School of Visual Arts and Design. These professional artists have received both national and international recognition for their engaging and thought-provoking works. The exhibition showcases a wide range of traditional and contemporary media and processes including animation, drawing, digital art, mixed …

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  • Big Red Bus - Donate Blood Today! (Recurring Event)

    UCF Memory Mall

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

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  • Drop-In Drafting Lab (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 109: Trevor Colbourn Hall 109

    Starting a writing assignment, and don’t know where to begin? The University Writing Center’s Drop-In Drafting Lab can help! No appointments 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! The Drafting Lab will be unavailable on the following …

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  • Library Resources Unleashed: Fueling Startup Innovation and Success

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Join us for an interactive session that will supercharge your startup journey! Discover the power of competitive intelligence through industry, company, and market research using the treasure trove of library resources at your disposal. In this session, we'll delve into how to strategically leverage business databases available at UCF Libraries to gain insights that will set your startup apart in …

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  • Kwame Alexander - Award Winning Author Virtual Livestream

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    Join UCF Libraries and the School of Teacher Education as we host a virtual livestream with  Kwame Alexander, No. 1 New York Times best-selling author and recipient of the Newbery award medal for his book The Crossover.   Kwame will be discussing his books, Booked and The Crossover, as he celebrates the 10th anniversary of their publication. He will also field …

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  • Tips and Tricks to Get a Phase 1 SBIR Award

    Virtual

    The Florida APEX Accelerator Expert Speaker Series and the Central Florida Tech Grove are excited to present “SBIR Explained”, a three-part webinar series dedicated to explaining the federal innovation and research programs. The second topic of the series is: Tips and Tricks to Get a Phase I SBIR Award (Oct. 24 from 1-3 p.m.) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funds …

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  • Special Lecture - Intersections: Folk and Traditional Culture Studies and the Humanities

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    *The in-person lecture is only available to current UCF students, faculty and staff. Recorded lectures will be posted to the website at a later date. Featuring Annette B. Fromm, former chair of the Florida Folklife Council and International Museum Council and former director of the Museum Studies Programs at the University of Tulsa and Florida International University. This is part …

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  • French Café (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 358B

    Come to the French café to improve your French communication skills and meet new friends. This activity is for students who want to improve their French skills, and native speakers are welcome. It is offered every other Tuesday, beginning Aug. 29.

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  • Coping Skills: Mindfulness

    Virtual

    Learn to build skills to improve your awareness of the present moment and observe what is happening within and around you without judgment. This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop (WOW) series! Learn about CAPS and other workshops.  

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  • Couponing 101 (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Eating healthy DOESN'T have to be expensive! Come join us for our Couponing 101 Workshop where you'll learn the basics of couponing and how to save money on grocery items.

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  • Knight Shadow Information Session

    Virtual

    Ever wondered what a “day in the life” of a particular job or career looks like? During spring break, students will have the chance to apply to shadow employers and industry professionals throughout Florida to gain insight into career options. Attend an information session to learn more about the program. Information on applications, host locations, the matching process, benefits and …

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  • How to People Series: The Million Dollar College Student

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Learn how Jesse Wolfe developed an innovative food company called O’Dang Hummus while he was a student at UCF, landed on ABC's Shark Tank and grew it into a multi-million dollar company before even graduating from UCF.

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  • Emerging Media BFA, Experimental Animation Info Session

    Virtual

    During this Q&A session, Emerging Media BFA Experimental Animation track faculty, along with our SVAD (School of Visual Arts & Design) advising team, will answer questions about the Experimental Animation track and portfolio review process. Please come prepared by watching previous info sessions on our YouTube channel and reviewing the requirements on the portfolio review website. Please note: This is …

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  • Innovation Competition Info Session (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Are you interested in applying for our Innovation Competitions? Join our info sessions to learn more about the competition and how you can apply to be one of our talented participants. We offer information session, one-on-one expert mentoring, and a special orientation to all students who are interested in our innovation competitions held during Global Entrepreneurship Week (see Key Dates …

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  • OCPS New Teacher Induction Program

    Virtual

    Join speaker Ranell Williams from Orange County Public Schools to learn about their New Teacher Induction Program. This multi-year support system is designed to support, develop, and empower new teachers in the vision of the district and expectations for teaching and learning. Research shows that “new teachers who participate in a comprehensive induction program stay in the profession longer and …

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