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 …
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 …
FallThe USPS Staff Council at UCF, an organization dedicated to building communication, trust, and integrity within our diverse community of USPS staff employees, is hosting their 2nd annual blood drive challenge as part of the Staff Assembly. Everyone is welcome - come out to the Pegasus Ballroom and save lives with us from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The blood …
FallPresented by Joshua Duvall, Partner, Matross Edwards LLC Do you always ask for a debrief? Even if you win the contract? Do you know when you should file a protest and when you shouldn’t? Debriefings and protests can be powerful tools to a government contractor but many small businesses don’t understand these processes or don’t take advantage of them when …
FallThe United Faculty of Florida spring consultation session will take place on Thursday, April 19, from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in Education building, room 305.
Fall"Rockets to Toilets: A Commentary on Renewable Energy and Water Conservation" will be the keynote presentation by Doug Guidish, '07, UCF aerospace engineering alumnus and founder/CEO of Gaurd Dog Valves, at the Duke Energy Symposium on Renewable and Sustainable Technology. After working in the defense industry and medical industry, Doug and his father started the company Guard Dog Valves, with …
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 …
FallIn a first-of-its-kind partnership, the deans of 10 Florida engineering colleges have joined to showcase the best of their graduating seniors' technology and designed solutions, and to collaboratively demonstrate the scope and strength of Florida's talent pipleline of engineering and computer science graduates who are fully prepared to enter the global workforce. UCF's College of Engineering and Computer Science will …
FallSee beautiful soccer-themed solar sculptures proposed for placement at Orlando City Stadium made by UCF art and engineering students; an augmented-reality restaurant menu that shows a food selection in 3D before ordering; a six-legged robot that intelligently walks or rolls depending on the terrain; and so much more. All are welcome to attend one of UCF's biggest, most visual and …
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.
FallDoes 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. …
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 …
FallNanoScience Technology Center DISTINGUISHED SEMINAR SERIES Structural Engineering of Functional Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Energy Conversions Shaowei Chen, Ph.D. Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry University of California, Santa Cruz Abstract: Development of effective technologies for clean and sustainable hydrogen energy has been attracting great attention. Toward this end, a promising approach is based on the electrolysis of water for hydrogen production. …
FallThis information session will provide details for the UCF Full-Time Professional MBA. The presentation will include program details including: curriculum, schedule, cohort experience, learning outcomes, admission requirements and application process. Admission staff and alumni will be available for Q&A. RSVP to https://ucfpmba0419.eventbrite.com
FallThe 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.
FallWellness and Health Promotion Services (WHPS) is proud to offer:Tower Garden WorkshopJoin us to learn life skills associated with growing your own food and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Today we will be harvesting and you will get to take home some free, fresh, organic produce! Workshops are held at the tower gardens on the 1st floor of the Student Union …
FallIn this second session of the Dziuban Award Workshop Series, professors Groff and Brunson address how online faculty may provide clear evidence of student learning gains and other success measures from the online environment. Such evidence is essential for faculty planning to submit proposals this fall for the 2018 Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching. Named after …
FallThis workshop addresses the various conflicts of interest encountered by faculty during their academic and research tenure. The session will address conflicts of interest between faculty and students, financial conflicts of interests related to sponsored research and conflicts of commitments related to faculty members institutional assignments and their private business or consulting activity. The objective of the session is to …
FallCourse number: DIV241 Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services The Safe Zone Advocates training is the second in the series and was created to further individual knowledge and understanding of LGBTQ+ issues. The training is geared toward helping attendees explore, identify, and expose cultural biases and acquire skills necessary for advocating for marginalized populations. Participants who complete both trainings (LGBTQ+ 101 and Safe …
FallDid you ever feel like you were being pressured to succeed? How important was GPA for you? Did you ever experience test-taking anxiety? What did you do to overcome those feelings? What self-care strategies did you practice during college? The Career Services team has put together the first "STEM without STRESS" program series! This includes two workshops and a panel …
FallAre 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.
FallAll the decisions you make form and shape your experiences and direct the path you are on. Learn how to navigate and be confident in the decisions you make. This session is FREE and all students are welcome to attend! Earn 1,000 LINK points for attending!
Fall