Wednesday, March 07, 2018

  • Biggest Winner

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    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. …

    Fall
  • UCF Creed Art Contest- Now in it's 5th year!

    Ferrell Commons

    The 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 …

    Fall
  • The UCF Art Gallery Presents: The 2018 Annual MFA Exhibition

    UCF Art Gallery

    The 2018 Annual MFA Exhibition is a group exhibition showcasing the thesis work of Master of Fine Arts candidates. The work includes Forrest DeBlois’ paintings and drawings of Florida’s environment and animal inhabitants; Mark Gerstein’s haunting mosaics of video, photo collage, and sculpture; Ryan Michael Gleason’s melancholic hallway and a room within a room of enigmatic domestic images; Diane Parks’ …

    Fall
  • Qigong and Meditation Series (Recurring Event)

    Arboretum: Trailer 525

    Come join us in the Arboretum Park for an introduction to the art of Qigong where you’ll practice meditation used for health and building awareness of how the body moves through space. Yoga mats are not provided, so please bring your own if you wish!

    Fall
  • Blood Drive

    Veterans Commemorative Site

    Knights 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 …

    Fall
  • Rapid HIV Testing Event (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center: 111 (WHPS Classroom)

    FREE Rapid HIV Testing Event Do you know your status? Stop by Wellness and Health Promotion Services during our Free Rapid HIV Testing event this Wednesday from 10am-2pm to get tested. No appointments necessary – walk-ins welcome. Take charge of your sexual wellness by taking an HIV test and get your results in 15 minutes. Be a Healthy Knight. WHPS …

    Fall
  • Rapid HIV Testing

    RWC Suite 111

    Do you know your status? Stop by Wellness and Health Promotion Services during our Free Rapid HIV Testing event from 10am-2pm to get tested. No appointments necessary – walk-ins welcome. Take charge of your sexual wellness by taking an HIV test and get your results in 15 minutes. Be a Healthy Knight. WHPS is located on the first floor of …

    Fall
  • Disability Portrayal in Media and Images

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Course number: DIV290 Wednesday, March 7 from 10:00am-12:00pm Facilitators: Student Accessibility Services Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 Presented by Student Accessibility Services, this session will explore how media and images in our culture powerfully influence our collective perception of disability. Do these messages oppress disabled people? Attend the session to ponder further as we explore popular movies, characters and …

    Fall
  • Doing the Right Thing: What Every Graduate Student Should Know About Research Misconduct – CORE (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    In this session graduate students will learn the 12 core areas of responsible conduct of research (RCR). The core areas will be explored using a combination of case studies and facilitated discussion. Emphasis will be placed on recognizing the historical foundations of RCR within the broader landscape of ethics. Students will learn how to leverage communication and disclosure for the …

    Fall
  • GKT English Language (Small Group Session) (Recurring Event)

    College of Education and Human Performance Complex

    This session allows for a small group of students studying for the GKT English Language section to work independently or in groups with the aid of a tutor. Bring your own books with specific questions in mind, or allow us to provide you with materials, and together we can work through the skills needed to pass this section of the …

    Fall
  • Networking Strategies- WEBINAR

    Online

    Network successfully in a highly competitive job market. Please register for the webinar here.

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

    Student Union: Cape Florida Ballroom: Room 316C

    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. Spring 2018 semester withdrawal deadline is March 21 by 11:59 PM. Hosted by First Year Advising & Exploration and sponsored by Student Government Assosciation.

    Fall
  • CGI U Commitment Writing Workshop (Recurring Event)

    LEAD Lounge: Ferrell Commons 7E Ste 165

    This event is for students who intend to apply to Clinton Global Initiative University and the 2018 Annual Meeting in October. For more information, please visit http://cgiu.org/. At this workshop, we will review the details of the CGI U Application and provide resources on how to develop and strengthen your Commitment to Action. This session will also include peer-to-peer coaching, …

    Fall
  • Women and Veterans Federal Contracting Program

    Florida SBDC at UCF

    This workshop provides an overview of the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) program, the Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) program, and the Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Federal Contracting Program. We will discuss criteria to qualify, general small business eligibility requirements, and how to apply. All small businesses that are interested in submitting an offer on a federal …

    Fall
  • CANCELED: Acculturation: Colonialism & Migration among Central Florida Puerto Ricans

    Classroom Building 1: 205

    Dr. Capielo will provide a brief overview of the history of colonialism and cyclical migration between the island of Puerto Rico and the United States, while highlighting the unique acculturation experiences for Puerto Ricans. The psychological effects of colonialism, stress and acculturation will also be discussed within a Puerto Rican socio-political context. Faculty, A&P, USPS: Register online at my.ucf.edu > …

    Fall
  • How to: Prepare A Poster Presentation (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: Cedar Key Meeting Room (Room 223)

    This workshop will help you gain skills to prepare a poster presentation of your research or creative work. This workshop is ideal for students planning to present their work at the Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence or other conferences. No RSVP required. All workshops are first come, first serve unless otherwise noted. Note: This workshop is for students already working …

    Fall
  • Useful Apps All Grad Students Should Love and Use (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    Do you ever wonder if there is a great app out there that you are missing out on? Need help staying organized, taking notes, or need a better way to communicate with classmates over shared projects? Well look no further as this session will introduce helpful and important apps that all grad students should love and use! We will cover …

    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
  • GKT Mathematics Workshop (Recurring Event)

    Teaching Academy: TA 116

    The Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) General Knowledge Test (GKT) workshops will cover the Mathematics Section. These workshops are progressive; the four competencies (Competency 1: Number Sense; Competency 2: Measurement & Geometry; Competency 3: Coordinate Plane & Algebraic Thinking and; Competency 4: Data/Probability) will be dissucused over the course of the workshops. The last workshop will cover all topics outlined …

    Fall
  • Lacking Experience or Changing Careers? Combination Resumes that Work (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    A combination resume is an excellent resume format for students who are changing careers and for students who don’t have significant experience in their field of interest. Learn strategies to develop a combination resume that highlights your transferable skills and accomplishments. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success.

    Fall
  • Combination Resumes- Graduate Series (Recurring Event)

    Colbourn Hall: 146

    Create a resume that works for your changing career. Please RSVP through the UCF Graduate Studies Center.

    Fall
  • UCF Women's Tennis vs. ETSU

    USTA National Campus: Collegiate Center

    Come on out to support your Knights! Find the full schedule here: http://ucfknights.com/schedule.aspx?path=wten

    Fall
  • UCF Womens Tennis vs. ETSU

    USTA National Campus: Collegiate Center

    Come on out to support your Knights! Find the full schedule here: http://ucfknights.com/schedule.aspx?path=wten

    Fall