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 …
FallAssessing the Consequences of U.S. Military Assistance to Developing Countries Thursday, April 129:00 AM - 3:00 PM Fairwinds Alumni Center, SGA Boardroom Open to the publicLunch will be provided Military assistance to foreign governments is a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy. These efforts have been successful in some cases, while in others - such as Vietnam or Yemen - they …
FallThis 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.
FallConnect with a Wellness Coach to achieve your personal well-being goals and learn how to apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP coaching is available at Wellness and Health Promotion Services every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
FallThis course is designed to develop confidence in all four competitive strokes and prepare the participant for a basic swim work out. This course is based on basic stroke development. Freestyle and backstroke will be reviewed. Breaststroke and Butterfly will be introduced. Turning at the wall, diving, reading a pool clock, and all other skills needed for a basic swim …
FallA course on accessibility for teachers from a student perspective. A panel of students will offer a range of perspectives on their experiences with classroom accessibility. This session will be a great opportunity for faculty to learn more about what they can do to facilitate inclusive and accessible experiences for disabled students. Lunch is provided*spots on the student panel are …
FallSpring 2018 marks the 30th year anniversary of the chemical attacks in Halabja in Iraqi Kurdistan in which thousands of Kurdish civilians were killed. More recently, chemical attacks in the Syrian cities of Ghouta and Khan Shyakhun killed hundreds of civilians. Two distinguished experts will explore the validity of chemical weapons taboo, U.S. and international reaction to the usage in …
FallU.S. Response to Chemical Warfare in The Middle East Thursday April 1212:00 PM - 2:00 PMStudent Union, Rm 221Lunch will be served Spring 2018 marks the 30-year anniversary of the chemical attacks in Halabja in Iraqi Kurdistan in which thousands of Kurdish civilians were killed. More recently, chemical attacks in the Syrian cities of Ghouta and Khan Shyakhun killed hundreds …
FallHealthy doesn’t have to be expensive. Learn the basics of couponing and save money on grocery items during our Couponing 101 Workshop. Discover how you can get name brand items for less or even free. You will receive coupons and a coupon organizer to get you started.
FallJoin us in the Blackstone LauchPad for a motivating treat as we welcome Ella Gasglow! Ella is a coach at the Blackstone LaunchPas where she is excited to help students achieve their entrepreneurial and life dreams. Ella will shares tips on how to stay persistent in pursuing your startup journey through setbacks and adversities. Ella is an esteemed voice coach, …
FallJoin academics and practitioners from around the world as they discuss their research and the latest trends in public administration. The theme for the 2018 conference is "A Return to 'Governance in Dark Times'? Creating Spaces for Citizen Dialogue, Encouraging Engagement in Public Life, and Ensuring Government Transparency and Accountability." This year, the conference expands to three days, beginning with …
FallFind out how to get your resume noticed. 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.
FallThe Escalation Workshop is a film-based discussion that opens people’s eyes to the warning signs of relationship abuse. The workshop consists of a film, Escalation, followed by a guided discussion led by a trained facilitator. If you are interested in learning more about One Love, visit their website at http://joinonelove.org/ucf or follow them on Facebook.
FallCamilla Stivers is a distinguished professor emerita at the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State University. This talk will address how the linear rationality reflected in the pyramidal image of the bureaucracy needs to be tempered by consciously bringing to bear circular processes reflected in conversation, dialogue, the exercise of judgment, collaboration, and so on. Her message …
FallDiscover what scholarship committees, employers, and graduate schools want to see on a college transcript. Learn the skills and qualities being demanded in today's graduate programs and work places. This session is FREE and all students are welcome to attend! Earn 1,000 LINK points for attending!
FallThis 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.
FallPlease join us as UCF faculty members Anastasia Salter (School of Visual Arts and Design), Blake Scott (Writing & Rhetoric), and Keri Watson (School of Visual Arts and Design) discuss their approaches to successful writing and publishing in an academic environment. The panelists will share their most recent publications and writing experiences, which will be followed by a Q&A session. …
FallWhat strategies do you use to conduct library research? This session highlights effective strategies to locate sources for literature reviews and academic projects. Learn about cited reference searches and database search strategies, how to create alerts to stay up to date, tips to customize Google Scholar, and options to manage sources using Mendeley and RefWorks. Please bring your laptop to …
FallExtropy: The UCF Biannual BFA Exhibition celebrates the work of 54 graduating BFA students from the UCF School of Visual Arts and Design. Extropy will be featuring various forms of art across multiple disciplines with focuses in book arts, ceramics, drawing, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. There will also be a theatre showcase for experimental animation students as well …
FallThis course is designed to develop confidence in all four competitive strokes and prepare the participant for a basic swim work out. This course is based on basic stroke development. Freestyle and backstroke will be reviewed. Breaststroke and Butterfly will be introduced. Turning at the wall, diving, reading a pool clock, and all other skills needed for a basic swim …
FallThe next collective bargaining session between the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees and the United Faculty of Florida will take place on Thursday, April 12, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in Millican Hall, room 395E.
FallSpeaker: Darshan PatelAbout the Speaker: Darshan is a UCF alumni, an entrepreneur, co-founder and CTO of CompuTech city which provides healthcare IT services to local community as well as nationwide. Description of event:Leaders are not born, but there are some essential qualities that every leader must have. But not all leaders can take risks required to start something new. To …
FallJoin the UCF community for showcase of talent by students, faculty, and staff. This event will include a robust collection of diverse talent and will be sure to provide an evening of fun, unity, and entertainment.
FallLed by former Atheists, H2O College is a non-denominational group of Dechurched, Unchurched, & Spiritually Curious UCF students that hang out together weekly to explore their beliefs as well a place for Christians to find true community. Many that attend would classify themselves as "Unchurched" (meaning never attended any church) or "De-Churched" (those that have 'been burned' by the church …
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