Thursday, October 18, 2018

  • Presentation Skills (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    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
  • Diversity and Inclusion at any Age, Debbie L. Berry, Lockheed Martin Corporation

    Student Union: Egmont Key Meeting Room (Room 224)

    Diversity and Inclusion at Any Age – my experience: Throughout life we are all exposed to elements of the D&I paradigm and might not even be aware of it. Pizza and drinks will be provided for all attendees! Please register using the Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diversity-and-inclusion-at-any-age-tickets-50491491410 Speaker Bio: Debbie L. Berry, has over 33 years with Lockheed Martin. She currently manages …

    Fall
  • What does a "W" really mean? (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: Rm. 221

    Learn about how a course withdrawal could impact your academic career. We will walk you through the steps to take before deciding if a course withdrawal is right for you. Event co-sponsored by First Year Advising & Exploration and Student Government Association.

    Fall
  • Diversity Week: Open Mic

    John C. Hitt Library: 223

    Picture it. Full stage. Spotlight. Mic in hand. Are you ready to step up.... UCF Libraries and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion want to give you the chance to let your work shine at our Open Mic event in library room 223.

    Fall
  • Women Warriors

    Business Administration I

    Come and enjoy this workshop on the transformation of fact, fiction and fairy tale of women warriors by expert Charlotte Trinquet Du Lys. All are welcome! This is a Women's and Gender Studies event for 2018 Diversity Week.

    Fall
  • Drum Your Stress Away! - CAPS Wellness Workshops (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services: Group room

    Lower your stress and increase relaxation skills by discovering your personal rhythm. No musical talent or experience needed. CAPS workshops are free, require no sign-up, and space is provided on a first-come-first-serve basis to currently enrolled students. Located in CAPS West.

    Fall
  • Lunch and Learn with an Employer: Ernst & Young LLP - Perfecting the Phone Interview

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Learn about perfecting your phone interview skills from E&Y representatives! Lunch will be provided by the employer. For an RSVP to be honored you must arrive promptly by the start of the event. Career Services may be unable to honor the RSVP of late arrivals.

    Fall
  • Starter Sandbox Entrepreneurship Workshop Series (Recurring Event)

    Starter Space: 135 BA 1

    Starter Sandbox is our entrepreneurial workshop series. Each week, students can learn a new skill like blogging, marketing, product development, intellectual property, and much more. Check our events calendar to find the workshop theme for you! How to Start a Startup- 8/30 How to Protect Your Idea- 9/13 Building Your Pitch Deck- 9/20 Delivering a Pitch Presentation- 9/27 Starting a …

    Fall
  • Interfaith Dialogue

    63 South

    As a community we have diverse thoughts, knowledge, and beliefs. Join Social Justice and Advocacy for an Interfaith Dialogue where students, faculty, and staff will gather over a meal to share spiritual, faith, and non-faith experiences and learn from one another. It is our hope by providing space and place for interfaith dialogue it will build a solid foundation for …

    Fall
  • Living Your Best Life – Wellness Check (Recurring Event)

    Health Center & Pharmacy

    Come into Student Health Services for a well-being check-up. Learn where you’re doing WELL, where you can IMPROVE, and what is available to SUPPORT YOU. Walk in anytime between 1-3 PM during the event dates for a 20-minute session with a provider. Check in at the ORANGE POD located on the 2nd floor of the Health Center. *Link Loot available

    Fall
  • Diversity Workshop: InterWorldview Respect and Inclusion (Recurring Event)

    Thompson Training Room: Barbara Ying Center

    Formerly called Secular and Religious Minority Awareness. Employees sign up through MyUCF, Employee Self Service, Training, DIV224. Students and community members email Diverse@ucf.edu to register. As faith and non-faith diversity increases, incidents of related discrimination, bullying, marginalization, and other challenges continue to rise. Through interactive discussions and games we explore faith and non-faith diversity and the experiences of those facing …

    Fall
  • Diversity Week: Starting a Family Search

    John C. Hitt Library: 235C

    Join librarian Rich Gause to learn how to use government documents and other free resources to uncover your family's history.

    Fall
  • #Adulting can be so Taxing: Tax Forms & You

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Presented by Withum One thing in life is certain and that is the responsibility to deal with taxes as an #Adult. Although they may be a little scary, come learn more about paying taxes, tax forms, and tips to make taxes a little less…taxing. Come join us for this workshop which is part of the Fall 2018 series to prepare …

    Fall
  • Portuguese movie night

    Business Administration I: 214

    Join the UCF Portuguese program for movie night to view the film "Another Man's Garden" (O Jardim do Outro Homem). Film summary, from the Global Film Initiative (http://www.globalfilm.org/lens07/another_mans.htm) "For a young girl who wants to study medicine in Mozambique, the obstacles extend far beyond the distractions of her boyfriend and her family. A moment of weakness or an error in …

    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
  • Facebook White Boarding Competition

    L3Harris Engineering Center: 101

    Facebook will host a White Boarding Competition event for students on Thursday, October 18, 5:00-8:00pm, 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
  • She's the First (STF) General Body Meeting (Recurring Event)

    Engineering 2: 203

    Hello Knights! We hope that your semester is going strong! We are excited to have you at She's the First! Come join us in learning about our organization, which fights for girls' education in low-income countries and global gender equality. We will talk about upcoming socials, fundraisers, and Global Awareness events. We look forward to seeing all of you at …

    Fall
  • UCF Women's Soccer vs. SMU

    UCF Track & Soccer Complex

    Come out and support your Knights!

    Fall
  • Open Knight Climb (Recurring Event)

    Challenge Course

    Open Knight Climb is an opportunity for students to experience the high element ropes course, the Odyssey III, but at night! The course opens at 7:00pm, and we will stop accepting guests by 9:00pm. Sign up with your friends, or make some new friends as you work together to get across the course. This event is open to all UCF …

    Fall
  • Theatre UCF presents Hot Mikado (Recurring Event)

    Theatre UCF: Main Stage: TH 6

    A hilarious update of Gilbert and Sullivan’s perennial classic, Hot Mikado combines Japanese design with popular American song and dance. In a land where laws sentence people to death for almost any indiscretion, jazz, blues and gospel are spoken fluently. Book and lyrics adapted by David H. BellMusic adapted and arranged by Rob BowmanBased on “The Mikado” by W.S. Gilbert …

    Fall
  • Guest Artist Recital: Korry Friend, percussion

    Rehearsal Hall: Auditorium

    Guest Percussion Artist, Korry Friend performs in recital. Free and open to the public, no ticket required.

    Fall