Tuesday, September 19, 2017

  • Hurricane Response Blood Drive (Recurring Event)

    Classroom Building I

    There is a critical need for blood donors following Hurricane Irma. Please join us on the Big Red Bus and help save lives. Blood drives are one of the many ways our Knight family demonstrates its giving spirit. Come join us on the Big Red Bus! Knights Bleed Black & Gold! Visit http://BloodDrives-UCF.org for information for students, faculty, and staff …

    Fall
  • Yoga Nidra Meditation with hammocks (Recurring Event)

    RWC @ Knights Plaza

    Yoga Nidra is an ancient meditation practice from India. Though the literal translation of Nidra is “sleep” it also means “a changing state of consciousness” which is brought about as you connect with your mind and body. This meditation practice uses aerial hammocks to aid the body in feeling relaxed and comfortable, yoga mats are also available for a stationary …

    Fall
  • Safe Zone: Advocates (Recurring Event)

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services Course number: DIV241 The Safe Zone Advocates training is the second in the series and was created to further individual knowledge and understanding of LGBTQ+ issues. The training is geared toward helping attendees explore, identify, and expose cultural biases and acquire skills necessary for advocating for marginalized populations. Participants who complete both trainings (LGBTQ+ 101 and Safe …

    Fall
  • Beginner Swim Lessons (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center: Lap Pool

    This class is designed to help participants feel comfortable and confident in the water, as well as develop fundamental skills for swimming. This course is intended for new swimmers. Participants will learn basic freestyle and backstroke.

    Fall
  • Workshop - How to: Use Research To Promote Your Online Identity (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: Egmont Key Meeting Room (Room 224)

    Have you ever Googled yourself? Managing your online identity is becoming more important as students develop in their academic and professional careers. Awareness of your professional online identity and understanding the perception of future employers and graduate school admission committees have of your online presence is just the first step. The focus of this workshop is social searching and actively …

    Fall
  • Preparing for the Career Expo (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Discover what employers expect from students before, during and after a career expo.

    Fall
  • Intermediate Swim Lessons (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center: Lap Pool

    This course is designed to develop confidence in all four competitive strokes and prepare the participant for a basic swim work out. This course is based on basic stroke development. Freestyle and backstroke will be reviewed. Breaststroke and Butterfly will be introduced. Turning at the wall, diving, reading a pool clock, and all other skills needed for a basic swim …

    Fall
  • Hidden Artists at UCF John C. Hitt Library: Sept. 1-29--Reception Sept. 21 (Recurring Event)

    John C. Hitt Library: main floor

    Hidden Artists: The Tradition Continues University of Central Florida has many talented employees who use their creativity in their daily jobs. Some of these employees are “visual artists” who create artwork on their own time for themselves, their families and/or for the public. They are the “Hidden Artists.” The Hidden Artists will exhibit at the John C. Hitt Library from …

    Fall
  • Conscious Thought Cafe: Anti-blackness in the Latino/a/x Community

    SJA Lounge: Student Union 207

    Join the UCF community as we engage in a dialogue about the impact of the anti-blackness in the Latino/a/x communities and our responsibility to confront it. This is a Hispanic Heritage Month event. Free Food will be provided!!!

    Fall
  • Drum Your Stress Away! - Presented by CAPS

    Counseling and Psychological Services: Group room

    Experience the power of music to help you lower stress, increase relaxation skills, build intrapersonal support, and discover your personal rhythm. In this workshop, you will use drums to express yourself to others around the world by engaging in an evidence-based program to increase overall wellness. Part of the Take Charge Tuesdays workshop series, presented by CAPS. CAPS workshops are …

    Fall
  • Mental Health: Hablémos

    SU Garden Key 221: 221

    Join Hispanic Family Counseling and UCF's Counseling and Psychological Services, and learn why Latinos should prioritize care for their mental health, what are the misconceptions and other challenges Latinos have to overcome to seek and obtain effective treatment and how Latinos can help in not allowing for mental health illness to hold our community back.

    Fall
  • Completing the Thesis or Dissertation

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    This question and answer session is intended for graduate students in their final term. Prior to attending, students should review the Completing the ETD page and prepare any questions related to this information and bring them to the workshop. Following the workshop, attendees will understand all of the steps needed to complete the thesis or dissertation process. Students must register …

    Fall
  • Dare 2 Dream! The 4 Types of Mentors to Seek Workshop

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Looking for a mentor? Learn the four types of mentors to seek out at this workshop and get the opportunity to connect with the offices of Career Services, Academic Advancement program, MASS, and TRiO! Attend this workshop and the next Dare2Dream! event for an opportunity 2 double your chances of winning a PRIZE!! RSVP on Handshake.

    Fall
  • CANCELED: State of the University Address

    Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    Due to Hurricane Irma, the State of the University will be rescheduled. New date and time will be announced shortly. President John C. Hitt will share plans for the 2017 academic year and celebrate recent faculty, student, alumni, and university accomplishments at the 2017 State of the University Address. The address will be conducted in an interview style format facilitated …

    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
  • Digital Media Accessibility (Recurring Event)

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Course number: DIV296 Facilitator: Brad Held This interactive workshop explains the basics of accessibility. This discussion begins with addressing the reason behind creating accessible materials (not just the boring legal issues). The workshop will examine the key components of different material formats. Participant will learn about the needs of those who benefit from accessible materials. A demonstration will be given …

    Fall
  • Studio Art portfolio review info session

    Visual Arts Building: 104

    The Studio Art Portfolio Review is required for those students pursuing the Studio Art BA, Studio Art BFA or the Experimental Animation specialization of the BFA Art – Emerging Media degree. For additional information on the Studio Art Portfolio Review and related requirements, visit https://svad.cah.ucf.edu/portfolio/. Click here for a list of undergraduate programs in the School of Visual Arts and …

    Fall
  • Beginner Swim Lessons (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center: Lap Pool

    This class is designed to help participants feel comfortable and confident in the water, as well as develop fundamental skills for swimming. This course is intended for new swimmers. Participants will learn basic freestyle and backstroke.

    Fall
  • ADP Information Session

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Unlock your career potential with ADP! ADP is hosting an Information Session on Tuesday, September 19th, from 4:30p.m. to 6:00p.m. in the Career Services building. ADP is one of the largest providers of business processing and cloud-based solutions – including human resources, payroll, benefits and talent management – to employers around the world. ADP builds configurable Human Capital Management solutions …

    Fall
  • The Academic Job Search

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    Are you prepared to begin the job search process? This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the academic job search. We will discuss the job search timeline, pre-application and application process, as well as expectations of faculty interviews. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success.

    Fall
  • FreshU Kitchen Cooking Class - By RSVP Only (Recurring Event)

    Neptune 158: Multipurpose Room

    Wellness and Health Promotion Services (WHPS) is proud to offer:FreshU Kitchen Cooking Class Get hands on experience in the kitchen and learn how to make delicious, healthy food! You get to eat what you make and take home the leftovers too. Check out our schedule below. All classes take place in the Multipurpose Room of the Neptune Housing Community (behind …

    Fall
  • Intermediate Swim Lessons (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center: Lap Pool

    This course is designed to develop confidence in all four competitive strokes and prepare the participant for a basic swim work out. This course is based on basic stroke development. Freestyle and backstroke will be reviewed. Breaststroke and Butterfly will be introduced. Turning at the wall, diving, reading a pool clock, and all other skills needed for a basic swim …

    Fall
  • CANCELED: SpaceX Meet & Greet IGNITE Social

    L3Harris Engineering Center: 101

    Come learn how you can IGNITE in STEM through a series of interactive, engaging and mind stimulating virtual discussion facilitated by SpaceX and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE UCF). Pizza and drinks will be served to those who RSVP prior to the event!

    Fall
  • Duke Energy Info Session

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Come and hear about career opportunities at Duke Energy. You can make your reservations in Handshake!

    Fall
  • Endnote & RefWorks: Citing made Easy! (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    Citation Management Tools allow you to dedicate more time to research! Join us for a hands-on session where you learn how to export citations from library databases, organize citations, generate bibliographies, and format citations in a Word document. Endnote & RefWorks can help make managing your references and formatting citations easy! All sessions cover both tools. Please bring your own …

    Fall