Wednesday, September 18, 2024

  • UCF Ideas Competition 2024

    Virtual

    UCF's Ideas Competition provides ALL students with an opportunity to share early-stage innovation and startup ideas and compete for cash prizes. Every problem and every solution is eligible. Take your first step as a creator, innovator, entrepreneur and leader by sharing your ideas for making things better!  FOUR STUDENTS WILL EARN $1000 PRIZES FOR THEIR IDEAS! UCF's Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership has designed …

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  • Triathlon Training (Recurring Event)

    Main RWC

    This 6-week Small Group Training program will prepare participants for the Ron Jon Cocoa Beach Sprint Triathlon (swim 1/4-mile, bike 12.5 miles, run 3.1 miles). There is a bike requirement for the race, but not for the training. Both new and veteran triathletes are welcome; however, previous fitness experience is recommended. Training takes place on Monday's and Wednesday's at 7 …

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  • CANCELED: Memento Morididdle Exhibition by Charles Clary (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery

    Memento Morididdle Exhibition by Charles Clary Exhibition Dates: September 12, 2024 - October 11, 2024 Charles Clary’s Memento Morididdle installations take the form of Victorian or Rococo salon style walls, densely compacted with hundreds of frames, with each frame containing a paper sculpture. This maximalist approach to his installation practice achieves the desired outcome of overwhelming the viewer with an inundation of information. But unlike …

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  • Discover the Possibilities with Disney

    Rosen College: Darden Auditorium, Room 101

    Join us at the Rosen College campus to network with cast members and discover career paths across the Disney Enterprise! This event is open to all UCF students and alumni.

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  • Webcourses@UCF Open Lab for Instructors (Recurring Event)

    Digital Learning Center: DLC-217

    Maximize your online teaching success with Webcourses@UCF Support! This spring, we're thrilled to offer expert technical support through our convenient Open Labs held on the third Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Digital Learning Center (DLC), Room 217. Just bring your own device and tap into our wealth of knowledge and resources. Need access …

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  • Grant Writing Academy: Competitive Proposal Development for the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Education

    TBD

    Dr. Zhihua Qu, Pegasus Professor in the UCF Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will facilitate the U.S. Department of Energy session. Dr. Mary Little, professor in the UCF School of Teacher Education, will facilitate the U.S. Department of Education session. Several strong/weak proposal writing examples will be discussed to demonstrate best practices. A brief overview of the proposal review …

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  • Coffee with a Cop (Recurring Event)

    Student Union Atrium

    Hosted in partnership with Student Government and UCF Dining, this is a chance for the UCF community to enjoy free coffee and create a dialogue with UCF police officers.

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  • Navigating the Crossroads: Ethics and Al in India

    Virtual

    Artificial intelligence (AI) currently plays a role in everyday life for many Indians. As India continues to develop technologies, what are some ethical implications with the growth of AI in the country? What does responsible AI look like? What are future challenges with AI in India? How do current government policies address the need for innovations along with responsible growth? …

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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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  • CREOL Colloquium: Kareem Ahmed, University of Central Florida

    CREOL : 103 and Virtual

    Title: High-Speed Compressible Turbulent Reacting Flows From Hypersonics and Energy to Space Rockets and Exploding Stars Abstract: High-speed reacting flows power our everyday life on earth through the heart of many energy generation and propulsion systems such as gas turbines, internal combustion and jet engines. They also power the universe through energy produced in stars, such as in the sun …

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  • Welcome Wednesday: Graduate Success Strategies - From Application to Admission

    Virtual

    Are you a graduate student applying to programs or looking to better understand the application process? Join Anitra Douglas-McCarthy, assistant dean for access and recruitment at Cornell Graduate School, as she guides you through selecting programs, crafting strong applications and understanding admission criteria. Gain valuable insight on enhancing your application materials and timelines, boosting your chances of securing admission to …

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  • AI and the Job Search (Recurring Event)

    CSEL 121 and Virtual

    This event is part of the Workshop Wednesday series with Career Services:  Learn how to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) like ChatGPT to create effective prompts that will assist you in job searching and applications. Be prepared with your laptop and a mobile device, tell a friend to join the session, and be ready to talk about the pros and cons …

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  • Empower Researchers to Advance Medical Research with Flywheel

    Virtual

    Join us for an insightful webinar Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. ET to learn how Flywheel, in collaboration with Microsoft, empowers researchers to efficiently manage their medical imaging data, develop artificial intelligence models and create workflows to advance medical research. This session will highlight Flywheel’s capabilities in enabling multicenter collaborations across institutions, ensuring data security and fostering expert collaboration to …

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  • CANCELED: Pale Kreyòl (Haitian Creole Conversation) (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 358B

    Come practice speaking Haitian Creole with your peers every other Wednesday, starting from September 18. Games and interactive activities will be used. This activity is intended for students who are not fluent in Haitian Creole, and UCF students who are not enrolled in the course may also join.  Meeting days:  September 18 October 2 October 16 October 30 November 13

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  • Faculty Collective Bargaining Notice - Article 10, Evaluations

    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, September 18, from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. to be held on Zoom. Please refer to the Virtual Location Information section for a link. The materials referring to Article 10 are available on the UCF Collective …

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  • CANCELED: Chante Kreyòl (Sing Creole) (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 358B

    Join us on the dates listed below to improve your Haitian Creole reading skills while having fun. We will learn about different music genres, practice to read lyrics then sing.  UCF students not enrolled in a Haitian Creole Course are welcome to attend.  Meeting days:  September 18 October 2 October 16 October 30 November 13

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  • CHDR Presents: Veterans Legacy Program

    Center for Humanities and Digital Research: TCH 325

    Join Dr. Amy Giroux, associate director of the Center for Humanities and Digital Research (CHDR); Dr. Amelia Lyons, professor of history; Dr. Barbara Gannon, professor of history; as well as researchers Sarah Bousfield and Katherine Thurlow as they deliver their talk: National Cemeteries as Digital Classrooms: Making Veterans Stories Accessible to All. CHDR Presents is an ongoing talk series hosted by …

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  • College of Graduate Studies Grad Fair

    UCF Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    Join us for the annual College of Graduate Studies Grad Fair, where you can explore a range of academic programs, meet faculty and learn more about our graduate community. It's a great opportunity to find out how our programs can support your academic and professional goals!

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  • Self-care Kit Building

    UCF Student Union Key West Ballroom

    Swing by and gather items for a free self-care kit to continue the fall semester strong. 

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