Tuesday, February 28, 2017

  • Triathlon Training

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    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, …

    Fall
  • 10th Annual Kill-A-Watt Energy Conservation Competition

    UCF Housing: ALL

    Want 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 …

    Fall
  • Examining the Real Disability Barriers (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218B)

    Facilitator: Student Accessibility Services This interactive workshop will explore some of the greatest disability barriers that exist in day-to-day activities. Everyone who attends will be able to identify at least one action-item take-away they can use to contribute to a more accessible and inclusive environment for people with disabilities.Registration Instructions Faculty, A&P and USPS: Register online at my.UCF.edu. Students and …

    Fall
  • Thesis or Dissertation Formatting Using Microsoft Word’s Hidden Tools (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    Attend this workshop to learn tips and pitfalls involved with using Microsoft Word to format an electronic thesis or dissertation. Participants will be shown a demonstration of how to use the following Microsoft Word functions: styles for headings and subheadings, captions for figures and tables, page numbering, automatic generation of the Table of Contents and List of Figures/Tables, converting to …

    Fall
  • Job Communication (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Write cover letters that employers will read.

    Fall
  • "Be You" Storytelling: Dr. Enrique del Barco

    Global UCF: Room 101

    Come hear about Dr. del Barco’s commitment to include the most diverse population of students in STEM fields and in scientific research. Dr. del Barco’s past projects include a no-cost physics summer camp for high-school students, a new service-learning Nanoscience Minor, and a collaborative Physical Science capstone research course within the Physics and Chemistry departments of the Florida Consortium of …

    Fall
  • Ernst & Young Networking Lunch

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Interested in a career at EY Service Delivery Center? Come to this information session to learn about positions in their Service Delivery Center, such as software testing, financial crimes monitoring and data and analytic opportunies. 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, …

    Fall
  • Joust Info Session

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Interested in UCF’s premier startup showcase event? Come join us in the Blackstone LaunchPad to learn more about the Joust which awards over $75,000 cash to UCF student ventures!

    Fall
  • Presentation Skills (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    Does the idea of giving a presentation freak you out? I have good news and bad news. Bad news – presentations are unavoidable in your courses and in your future career path. Good news – presentation skills are something you can easily improve! This 45-minute session will provide some tips, tricks, and ideas for how to become a better presenter. …

    Fall
  • Workshop: Prepare a Competitive Application for our Summer Fellowships and Research Grants (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: Cedar Key Meeting Room (Room 223)

    This workshop will assist undergraduates in the process of writing a strong research or grant proposal. The content of the workshop is aimed at those planning to submit a UCF Undergraduate Research Grant or Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) application. No RSVP required. All workshops are first come, first serve unless otherwise noted.

    Fall
  • Free Arts and Crafts (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: Atrium

    Wellness and Health Promotion Services presents Art Make and Take. This program provides a safe space for UCF students to be present and mindful while channeling their creativity. Stop by the Student Union for a quick 5 minute arts and crafts make and take. You will have the opportunitiy to play with some art supplies and walk away with your …

    Fall
  • Latino Americans Certificate Series (Recurring Event)

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Must attend all three modules to receive completion certificate. Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt Latino Americans is a three-part documentary series that chronicles the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos, who have for more than 500 years helped to shape what the United States is and who have become, with more than 50 million people, the largest minority group in …

    Fall
  • Tower Garden Workshop (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: Atrium

    Wellness and Health Promotion Services (WHPS) is proud to offer:Tower Garden WorkshopJoin us to learn life skills associated with growing your own food and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We will meet by the tower garden on the 1st floor of the Student Union (near the stairs). Today we will be harvesting and you will get to take home some free, …

    Fall
  • Job Search Strategies- Psychology majors only

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Where the jobs are and how to get them. This workshop is for psychology majors only.

    Fall
  • Learning from Expert Writers

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    The strategies writers employ to complete a major writing task differ from one academic discipline to another, and from one writing task to the next. This workshop discusses the importance of analyzing how respected writers in their discipline succeed in publishing their research. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to …

    Fall
  • Ernst & Young Service Delivery Center Info Session

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Interested in a career at EY Service Delivery Center? Come to this information session to learn about positions in their Service Delivery Center, such as software testing, financial crimes monitoring and data and analytic opportunies. 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, …

    Fall
  • How to Get a Good Knights Sleep (Recurring Event)

    Nike 101: Nike Programming Center

    77% of college students don't get enough sleep! Come to our How to Get a Good Knight's Sleep workshop to learn tips and tricks on how to fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake well rested! LINK points and giveaways available!

    Fall
  • College of Nursing Alumni Chapter Board Meeting

    UCF College of Nursing

    Join us for an open chapter meeting at the UCF College of Nursing!

    Fall
  • Progressive Action General Meeting (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: 222

    Progressive Action is a political club focused on advancing the progressive agenda through activism including rallies, protests, phonebanking, and canvassing. Come to our meetings and get politically involved! Be sure to look for our table outside the Student Union on Tuesdays. Progressive Action Facebook Progressive Action Instagram

    Fall
  • College Democrats at UCF Meeting (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: 218

    Every Tuesday at 7PM in SU218C the College Democrats meet in order to build young progressives into future leaders. Please join us as we plan future events and discuss ways to get involved in the political process. Speakers are announced to our Facebook page, College Democrats at UCF.

    Fall
  • Jazz Chamber Concert

    Rehearsal Hall

    Jazz Chamber Concert Tuesday, February 28, 2017; 8:00 pm Cost: Free, no ticket required Location: UCF Rehearsal Hall, Auditorium (116) 4000 Central Florida Blvd., Orlando, FL 32816 www.music.ucf.edu 407-823-1500

    Fall
  • Tuesday Salsa Class (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: Garden Key Meeting Room (Room 221)

    Located at the Student Union, come have some mid-week fun exploring the Latino culture and making new friends through Salsa dance! You first class is free. Attire is comfortable clothes for dancing in, and you don't need to bring anything special. We look forward to dancing with you! Sincerely, Latin Rhythm E-Board

    Fall