The Biggest Winner challenge is a 12 week program (with a one week try out) designed to help students improve exercise and nutrition habits in order to improve total wellness, along with reducing the risk of chronic disease. Students will receive assistance and guidance from certified trainers to help implement healthy behavioral changes that will increase their quality of life. …
FallThe University of Central Florida presents the 2018 Creed Art Contest: A call for UCF student artists for a chance to win an Apple iPad! Students are encouraged to submit original 2-D or 3-D pieces of artwork that represent the UCF Creed Values of Integrity, Scholarship, Community, Creativity or Excellence. This year's theme: UCF Creed: Make it Shine! Eligibility: Students …
FallKnights Bleed Black & Gold! Visit http://BloodDrives-UCF.org for information for students, faculty, and staff regarding drives, events, volunteering, blood donor facts, advocacy, and UCF training and educational opportunities.Students, faculty, and staff interested in serving with the Knights Bleed Black and Gold Blood Drive Advisory Council, please contact BloodDrives@ucf.edu. Thank you for making a difference! Event runs on multiple dates (select …
FallThis workshop will help to clarify rules governing authorship of peer-reviewed publications, with particular focus on archival journals. We will identify issues and decision making with respect to authorship through the instructor’s personal experiences and example case studies. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success.
FallSpeaker: Elizabeth Manuel Grit is an individual's ability to work through challenges to meet their end goal - rather that be getting the perfect job or completing that first 5K race. Many leaders seek to make an impact and create social change; however, it will not always be a smooth race. This presentation will discuss the importance of resilience and …
FallSpeakers: Sarah Brunke & Jenny Karpinski According to Forbes, studies show that introverts make up between one-third to half of the U.S. population. With UCF having over 64,000 students, we can estimate that between 20,000-30,000 of the campus community are introverts. Many times, these students can be overlooked or misunderstood when it comes to leadership roles and other academic opportunities. …
FallLooking for some advice transitioning from your annotated bibliography to your final project? Stop by the library for a drop in clinic! A librarian will be on hand to answer your questions and help you formulate a plan to move forward. There are three options, choose the one that works best for your schedule!
FallThis 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. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office …
FallGroup Leadership and Responsibility TRACK Hazing Prevention: Traditions Speaker: Katie Borza & Joseph Kimber
FallUCF alum Nick Bazo and director of "True Colors," the nation's oldest queer youth theatre program, will facilitate an interactive Theatre for Social Change and Devising workshop for all current Theatre UCF students. In this workshop, Bazo will share the community-based theater approach that True Colors uses to train and activate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and allied youth leaders ages …
FallCourse number: DIV302 This is a screening of a prerecorded TED Talk. It will be followed by a facilitated discussion. Please feel free to bring your own lunch. Wednesday, February 21 from 12:00pm-1:00pm Facilitator: Katherine Torres Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 “I have cerebral palsy. I shake all the time,” Maysoon Zayid announces at the beginning of this exhilarating, …
FallSpeaker: Sarah Kovacs Don't Just Stand There is a workshop that is designed to empower students to feel like they can prevent sexual/interpersonal violence, as well as support peers who are impacted. It includes interactive dialogue and activities leading to a greater understanding of what sexual and interpersonal violence is and how to help make UCF a safer campus. How …
FallWith the recent release of Marvels Black Panther we can't help but wonder why this movie has become a call to action. Orginally the Black Panther Party was created to police and protect the African American community, so has this movie become a catalyst for much more? Come meet us in Social Justice and Advocacy to discuss why this movie …
FallSpeaker: Loretta Forlaw and Dr. Linda Gibson-Young In this session we explore self-directed leadership. In order for leaders to effectively influence others, they need to show self-mastery along with a deep understanding of what it takes to change. Self-directed leadership is an effective mindset for dealing with constant, rapid changes that occur in our 21st Century world. Today’s leaders are …
FallNational Experts on Sport and Social Issues, human rights activist and pioneer for racial equality
FallUCF Cares Cerification TRACK QPR Training: Assisting Students in Distress
Fall“Sure, you can borrow my lab report!” Most students think cheating on a test is the only form of academic misconduct. Maintain academic integrity by learning how UCF actually defines academic misconduct. These sessions are FREE and all students are welcome to attend! Earn 1,000 LINK points for attending!
FallThis session will be a roundtable discussion for participants to share their experiences at post-docs at UCF. We will learn from each other and draw parallels between post-doc life and that of an associate professor. Participants ideally will leave with the beginning of a support network on campus to help with successful career endeavors. No registration is necessary.
FallNetwork successfully in a highly competitive job market. 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.
FallIntegrity and Ethical Development COLLEGE LIFE WORKSHOP SERIES: Before You Do That, Know This
FallYoga 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 …
FallThis free three-workshop series will help new students from Puerto Rico and other affected Caribbean islands to: understand common reactions to natural disasters, receive guidance on ways to cope, better manage cultural adaptation. Esta serie de tres talleres libre de costo ayudará a los estudiantes de Puerto Rico e Islas del Caribe afectadas por el paso del Huarcán María a: …
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