This 12 week program will run from January 31st through April 7th and will perpare participants for the Ron Jon Cocoa Beach Sprint Triathlon (swim 1/4 mile, bike 12.5 miles, run 3.1 miles). We will train on Tuesday and Friday mornings. There is a bike requirment for the race, but not for the training. Both new and veteran triathletes welcomed, …
FallWant to win a scholarship for lowering your energy use? Participate in the Kill-A-Watt Energy Conservation Competition! In years past, this competition has resulted in an average savings of nearly $50,000 over the two-month period. We’ve saved the university a total of 2,216,485 kWh of energy, equivalent to $216,004. The energy saved could power 200 average homes in the United …
FallCrossing Boundaries: Listening, Writing, and Rhetorical Action, the 2017 Writing and Rhetoric Symposium, will feature keynote presentations by Dr. Alexandra Hidalogo, feminist filmmaker and Assistant Professor of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures at Michigan State University, and by Krystal Pherai, UCF Student and Staffmember at the Valencia College Peace and Justice Institute. Events also include interactive poster displays by current …
FallPower is the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events. What does toxic leadership look like? What does effective leadership look like? Come and join us in an exploration of how leader’s use of power can either lead to an organization flourishing or becoming stagnant. We will also discuss the relationship …
FallPresented by ADP Ace the interview and meet employers expectations! Students must RSVPs, via KnightLink, for all employer-led workshops, Lunch and Learns, and information sessions and arrive promptly by the start of the session. However, walk-ins will be accepted only if space is available.
FallAre you expecting to work in your major field when you graduate? Employers look for graduates with experience. Learn how to gain such related experience while in school through internships, co-ops, and service learning.
FallExplore the unique and diverse ventures that current UCF students have started! Come by the Student Union to chat with entrepreneurial students about their businesses and experiences. If you already have a student venture and are ready to take the stage, ask your LaunchPad Coach to consider you for this fantastic learning opportunity.
FallCome gain knowledge and skills to budgeting, investments and compounding interest from financial professionals. Free Lunch! Students must RSVPs, via KnightLink, for all employer-led workshops, Lunch and Learns, and information sessions and arrive promptly by the start of the session. However, walk-ins will be accepted only if space is available.
FallHow do you decide which journals are a best fit for your manuscript? Do you know that all rights to a work are often assigned to publishers when a manuscript is accepted? Learn to be a savvy author! This two-part workshop will cover criteria to consider when planning where to submit your work for publication and basic information about copyright …
FallHarlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author and a nationally syndicated advice columnist Harlan Cohen is a New York Times bestselling author, nationally syndicated advice columnist (Help Me Harlan!), and speaker who has visited over 400 college campuses. Speaks about getting comfortable with the uncomfortable He is the author of five books including, The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues …
FallFind out how to get your resume noticed. This workshop is a LINK event.
FallTake your job search online. Learn effective strategies for searching and networking online with systems including KnightLink, LinkedIn, and other social networking sites. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success.
FallStrategize your online presence.
FallWant to learn more about working for CapTel? Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the company and open positions! Students must RSVPs, via KnightLink, for all employer-led workshops, Lunch and Learns, and information sessions and arrive promptly by the start of the session. However, walk-ins will be accepted only if space is available
FallCollege of Sciences Distinguished Speaker Series Richard Rosenfeld, Ph.D.Founders Professor of CriminologyUniversity of Missouri - St. Louis 2015 Homicide Rise and the 'Ferguson Effect' This talk will discuss the recent homicide rise in the United States and its possible relationship with the "Ferguson Effect". The Ferguson Effect can work in one or both of two ways: (1) Crime rates spike …
FallThis talk will discuss the recent homicide rise in the United States and its possible relationship with the “Ferguson Effect”. The Ferguson Effect can work in one or both of two ways: (1) Crime rates spike because the police are holding back, afraid they’ll be criticized later for what they see as doing their jobs. Or, (2) as community members …
FallWhat strategies are you using to conduct library research? This session highlights effective strategies to locate sources for literature reviews and projects and tips for using citation tracking features, creating alerts to stay updated on publications, and customizing Google Scholar options. An overview of organizing sources using Mendeley and Zotero citation management tools will also be included. Please bring your …
FallWWE Presents NXT Live at The Venue at UCF (located behind CFE Arena) on Wednesday, February 22. See the hottest brand in sports entertainment as NXT returns to the campus of the University of Central Florida. Based in Orlando, NXT features WWE’s next generation of superstars battling to make an impact. The bill is scheduled to include… NXT Champion Shinsuke …
FallWe are very excited to announce that we will be holding our first meeting Wednesday, January 18th at 8:45pm in Student Union Room 218D. We hope to see you there!Our meetings will be held every Wednesday at 8:45pm in SU218D for the rest of the semester. Dues are $3 per meeting or you can pay $20 for the whole semester. …
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