Monday, October 15, 2018

  • Mindfulness Mondays - CAPS Wellness Workshops (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services: Group room

    Looking for a more peaceful approach to your week? Come experience a new way of being and learn mindfulness skills! Part of a weekly workshop series. CAPS workshops are free, require no sign-up, and space is provided on a first-come-first-serve basis to currently enrolled students.

    Fall
  • Duke Energy Information Session

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    We would like to come onsite and talk to engineering students about our internship opportunities for the summer. Food and drinks will be provided. Please RSVP for this event on Handshake.

    Fall
  • Diversity Week: Zine Workshop

    John C. Hitt Library: 223

    zine (noun): a noncommercial often homemade or online publication usually devoted to specialized and often unconventional subject matter Learn to inspire and transform at our zine workshop by creating your own, and view our special collection made by UCF students.

    Fall
  • ACE Women's Network "Best Negotiating Practices"

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    An interactive workshop allowing participants to gain confidence and becoming more goal driven in their careers. Come and share with the presenters some of your journey. All are welcome! Featuring Dr. Christine Hanlon (COM) Dr. Belinda Hypollite (SDES) and Dr. Jennifer Sandoval (COM) ACE Women's Network is a national system of network with the goal of advancing and supporting women …

    Fall
  • Emerging Trends In Comparative Politics

    Political Science Conference Room: HPH 305G

    Emerging Trends in Comparative Politics Monday, 10/15 2-3:00 p.m.Political Science Conference Room, HPH 305G Are political economy approaches sufficient to examine the politics of South Asian countries including India? Ethno-religious factors, human rights activism and struggles, rights-based activism in support of environment, human rights issues, gender equality, land reform, advancement of education and social mobility are strengthening in South Asian …

    Fall
  • Research, Write, Defend & Publish: Honors in the Major (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 201: Trevor Colbourn Hall 201

    These information sessions cover the Honors in the Major eligibility requirements, program benefits, and an overview of the steps to complete an Honors in the Major thesis/creative project. During these sessions students can ask questions and fill out the HIM Eligibility form to get started in pursuing original and independent research in their major discipline.

    Fall
  • Google Information Session

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Interested in Sales and/or Recruiting? We want to meet with students interested in learning more about the business side of Google. The presentation will be geared to Juniors and Seniors and feature our Internship and New Grad opportunities for non-technical roles (think: sales, HR, recruiting/staffing, marketing, finance/accounting). All backgrounds welcome, but we are not representing the Computer Science / Engineering …

    Fall
  • Biology Seminar _ Dr. Moises Bernal_Postponed until Spring 2019 semester

    Biological Sciences: 209

    "How will Coral Reef Fishes Respond to Climate Change? Phenotypic and Molecular Lessons from a Tropical Damselfish." presented by Dr. Moises Bernal

    Fall
  • Human Library with Mary Whittaker

    Student Union: 316 CD

    DON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER The Human Library™ is designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. A place where difficult questions are expected, appreciated and answered. Stop by Monday, October 15th at 3pm to hear Ms. Mary Whittaker share her story. Community: A Quilt Stitched Together A quilt is …

    Fall
  • Cultural Dance Series II – Hispanic Culture

    Recreation and Wellness Center – Group Exercise Room

    Cultural Dance Series is a partnership between the RWC and Multicultural Student center. Each cultural dance represents a different culture, this one specifically (Cultural Dance Series II) will feature a Hispanic Culture Dance. MSC brings their group to the RWC to instruct a class. This event normally takes place during a Zumba or Hip Hop Cardio class at the RWC. …

    Fall
  • GKT Workshop

    Student Union: 316 A

    An in-person workshop filled with testing strategies and useful information for the General Knowledge Test (GKT). Covers all sections, Essay, English Language, Reading, and Mathematics. It is not always about knowing the material but being able to get through the timed test.

    Fall
  • EXCHANGE: Mastering College, A Guide to Helping You Land Your Dream Job

    The Exchange: BA1 Rm 148

    Presenter - Daniel Botero Business Student Register on COBA Pass Non-Busines Student RSVP at cbaexchange@ucf.edu

    Fall
  • Sixth Annual Jerrell H. Shofner Lecture Series on Florida Culture and History

    Morgridge International Reading Center: Global Communications Room

    Reconsidering Reconstruction: Regional, National, and Global Perspectives Panel Presenters: K. Stephen Prince, PhD. University of South Florida and Paul Ortiz, PhD. University of Florida K. Stephen Prince is Associate Professor in History, University of South Florida. He is the author of Stories of the South: Race and the Reconstruction of Southern Identity, 1865-1915 (University of North Carolina Press, 2015) and …

    Fall
  • Noche Latina: Hispanic Heritage Month Closing Ceremony

    Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    Celebrate the closing of Hispanic Heritage Month with performances from our Hispanic Heritage Month Rey y Reina Scholarship Pageant contestants! Food will be provided for attendees. October 15, 2018 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM SU Pegasus Ballroom Hosted by: Hispanic Heritage Month Committee Contact: Krystal Vielman, krystal.vielman@ucf.edu, (407) 823-2408

    Fall
  • CANCELED: Overeaters Anonymous (Recurring Event)

    Research Pavilion

    OA is not just about weight loss, weight gain or maintenance, obesity or diets. The OA program offers physical, emotional and spiritual recovery for those who suffer from compulsive eating. Members find recovery on all three levels by following a Twelve-Step program patterned after Alcoholics Anonymous. Members who recover through the Twelve Steps find that yo-yo dieting is a thing …

    Fall
  • "Who We Are" - Facebook Jeopardy Networking Event

    L3Harris Engineering Center: 101

    Facebook will host a Jeopardy Networking Event for students on Monday, October 15, 6:00-9:00pm, in HEC 101. Additional details can be found on Piazza... 1. Students must visit www.piazza.com/events 2. Search for University of Central Florida 3. Sign-In to the event (s) of your choice 4. Check your email and follow the Piazza instructions.

    Fall
  • Heartfulness Meditation (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: Siesta Key Boardroom (Room 225)

    Join us for a session of Heartfulness Meditation. Heartfulness Meditation is a simple, practical technique that you can use alongside to any other form of yoga, meditation or spiritual practice. In a few minutes, you will learn how to truly relax and feel the lightness and joy of your true nature. You don’t need to know how to meditate or …

    Fall