Wednesday, April 11, 2018

  • 2018 UCF Financial Wellness Series

    UCF Human Resources - Innovative Center: Training Room

    The annual UCF Financial Wellness Series will be held from April 2 through April 30, 2018. Sessions for this year include the following: Classroom Workshops Investing BasicsMonday, April 2 : 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Presented By: Paul Gregg, Assistant Chair, Finance Executive in ResidencePaul Gregg will share with you some of the same information he teaches students about retirement …

    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
  • LEAD Scholars Social Change Showcase

    Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218CD)

    Students completing an independent study in the 3rd and 4th-year LEAD Scholars programs will be presenting their Social Change Research Projects that they have been working on all semester. This event is open to anyone who would like to attend and learn more about leadership in one of the four program areas: Civic Engagement, Global Leadership, Women's Leadership, and Multicultural …

    Fall
  • GKT Math (Small Group Session) (Recurring Event)

    Education: 208

    This session allows for a small group of students studying for the GKT mathematics 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 a handout, and together we can work through the problems step by step. Limited seating: Please email …

    Fall
  • Interviewing Strategies Presented by Harris Corporation

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Ace the interview and meet employers expectations. 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
  • Ethics: Personal Integrity as a Graduate Student – CORE (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    This workshop is an examination of relevant issues involved in the concept of "integrity" in one's role as a graduate student. Among the issues discussed are professional codes of conduct the meaning of "honor" and personal responsibility. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success.

    Fall
  • Paws-a-Tively Stress Free

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    Paws-a-tively events provide positive human-animal interactions with the purpose of reducing stress and anxiety, improving mood, promoting the visibility and approachability of Counseling and Psychological Services and reducing stigma commonly associated with mental health counseling. Take a break from studying and come to our Paws-a-tively Stress Free event. Just stop by CAPS between 11 am-1 pm and spend some time …

    Fall
  • Lunch and Learn with Theatre For Young Audiences (Recurring Event)

    PAC: M143

    The first-year Theatre for Young Audiences M.F.A. students invite you to their inaugural Lunch-and-Learn series! Bring your lunch and join us on Wednesdays from 12 pm – 1 pm as we explore a variety of topics - from taboo to to-do - in the world of Theatre for Young Audiences. Discussions will center around books, plays, and guest speakers. All …

    Fall
  • Alcohol Screening Day

    Crepe Myrtle Gardens: Courtyard between Counseling & Health Center

    Do you have questions about your substance use? Are you worried you’re overly anxious? Come meetwith a clinician to get private feedback on your questions.

    Fall
  • Fulbright Scholarship Information Session (Recurring Event)

    The Burnett Honors College: BHC 130

    The Fulbright Program fully funds students of all disciplines to live abroad for an academic year to conduct research, pursue graduate study, or teach English. Attend an information session with the Director of the Office of Prestigious Awards. Lunch is provided. Sign up here.

    Fall
  • BSN Nursing Information Session held at Valencia College Campuses (Recurring Event)

    Valencia College East Campus

    Register for this Information Session Online HERE This information session is designed to help nurse-pending students understand the process and steps for applying to UCF's limited-access B.S.N. programs including Traditional, Second Degree, Concurrent, and RN-BSN options. Attendees will also learn about unique application requirements to practice and learn in clinical sites, prerequisite courses and grade requirements, and other helpful information. …

    Fall
  • Choose Your Own Career Adventure

    Student Union: 221

    If you find yourself asking questions about you major, study abroad, academic success, internships, and your future career, attend Choose Your Own Career Adventure! Students are eligible for 1000 LINK loot points.

    Fall
  • Getting Started with Experiential Learning (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 115

    Are you expecting to work in your major field when you graduate? Employers look for graduates with experience. Learn how to gain such related experience while in school through internships, co-ops, and service learning.

    Fall
  • Getting the Most Out of Linkedin- WEBINAR

    Online

    Create a profile, build your network, and enhance your online presence and personal brand. Please register for the webinar here.

    Fall
  • STEM without STRESS: Academic Success Strategies

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    This anxiety-management workshop on developing academic success strategies is open to all majors. Students majoring in STEM, however, are particularly encouraged to attend. The purpose of this workshop is to help students learn ways to cope with school-related anxiety and develop healthy behaviors for fostering holistic wellness while pursuing their STEM degrees. A representative from CAPS (UCF Counseling and Psychological …

    Fall
  • How to: Turn Your Poster into a Publication

    Student Union: Egmont Key Meeting Room (Room 224)

    Presented by the UCF Undergraduate Research Journal, this workshop will help you take a research poster and prepare the work for a manuscript submission to the UCF URJ (www.URJ.ucf.edu). No RSVP required. All workshops are first come, first serve unless otherwise noted. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ ucf.edu)

    Fall
  • Where to Publish and Author Rights (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    How do you decide which journals are a best fit for your manuscript? Do you know that all rights to a work are often assigned to publishers when a manuscript is accepted? Learn to be a savvy author! This two-part workshop will cover criteria to consider when planning where to submit your work for publication and basic information about copyright …

    Fall
  • Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society presents An Archival Workshop

    Student Union: Siesta Key Boardroom (Room 225)

    Join Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society for a workshop on archival work, featuring UCF Head of the Special Collections & University Archives, David Benjamin.

    Fall
  • Joust New Venture Competition Finals

    Morgridge International Reading Center

    The UCF Joust New Venture Competition (NVC) is UCF’s premier startup showcase event. The Joust is open to all UCF students and all types of venture proposals. This event brings together big ideas, big prizes, and prominent leaders to create one of UCF’s most exciting student events. The top four ventures will earn up to $75,000 in cash and essential …

    Fall
  • K-12 Fine Arts Showcase

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: DeVos Family Room

    K-12 students from public and private school fine arts communities of Brevard, Orange, Osceola, Lake, Hillsborough, and Seminole counties gather for performances, shows, and presentations. UCF Celebrates the Arts is an annual eight-day showcase featuring interactive exhibitions of student artwork and performances in Visual and Performing Arts. Tickets will be available starting March 1. For a complete schedule, ticket reservations …

    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
  • GKT Mathematics Workshop (Recurring Event)

    Teaching Academy: TA116

    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