Wednesday, August 28, 2024

  • Grant Writing Academy: Competitive Proposal Development for the National Science Foundation (NSF)

    TBD

    Dr. Saiful Khondaker, interim assistant vice president for research advancement for the UCF Office of Research and professor of nanotechnology, physics and electrical engineering, will facilitate this session. Several strong/weak U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) proposal writing examples will be discussed to demonstrate best practices. A brief overview of the NSF proposal review process, pros and cons of communicating with …

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

    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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  • Transfer Knights Take Flight

    Student Engagement Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall, Room 202

    “Take a flight” with the UCF Transfer Center and travel to different resources on campus, from academics to engagement opportunities. Food and drinks will be provided while supplies last.

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  • Build Winning Resumes/CVs

    Virtual

    Learn how to develop a resume or CV that will be read by the ATS and get you noticed for a job, internship, graduate school application and more. Be prepared with your laptop and a mobile device, tell a friend to join the session and be ready to learn how to build a winning resume or CV.

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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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  • Café francophone/French Café (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 358B

    Le café francophone Vous voulez améliorer votre français oral? (Would you like to improve your French speaking skills?) Vous aimeriez connaître des étudiant.e.s qui ont la même passion que vous pour la langue française?(Would you like to meet students who share your passion for the French language?) Bienvenu.e.s au café francophone! Venez échanger avec vos collègues étudiant.e.s dans une ambiance …

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  • DirectConnect to UCF® Online Information Session

    Virtual

    Join us online for an information session on DirectConnect to UCF and learn what guaranteed admission is all about. In this interactive information session, ask questions and find out what you need to know to make your transition to UCF easy. Reserve Your Spot DirectConnect to UCF guarantees admission (consistent with university policy) to UCF with an associate degree (A.A.) …

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  • Faculty Collective Bargaining Notice

    Virtual

    The next collective bargaining session between the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees and the United Faculty of Florida will take place on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. This meeting will be conducted via Zoom. Look for the link in the Virtual Events section.

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  • Introduction to Python

    R1:101: Research 1, Room 101

    This workshop is designed to equip you with the core fundamentals for programming in Python. Throughout this course, you will explore the core concepts of Python programming, focusing on variables, lists, loops and conditional statements.We'll begin by demystifying the concept of variables, teaching you how to store and manipulate data effectively. From there, we'll delve into lists, uncovering how to …

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  • Real Estate Investments and How to Protect Your Assets with Jarrod Etheridge

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Monopoly makes investing in real estate exciting, but it also teaches that strategy is key. Real Estate Attorney Jarrod Ethridge will be hosting this Ideas Circle to discuss real estate investments and how to protect your assets. Bring your questions on real estate investments and how to safeguard your assets.

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