Thursday, April 19, 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
  • The UCF Art Gallery Presents: EXTROPY: The UCF Biannual BFA Exhibition

    UCF Art Gallery

    Extropy: 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 …

    Fall
  • USPS Staff Council 2nd Annual Blood Drive

    Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    The 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 …

    Fall
  • FAR Part 15: Best Practices for Debriefings and Protests

    Florida SBDC at UCF

    Presented 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 …

    Fall
  • UFF Spring Consultation Notice

    Education: 305

    The 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: Aerospace Engineer, Water Conservation CEO is Duke Energy Symposium Keynote

    Engineering II: Texas Instruments Innovation Lab (Atrium Room 101C)

    "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 …

    Fall
  • Blood Drive (Recurring Event)

    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
  • Florida-Wide Student Engineering Invitational: 10 Partner Colleges to Demo Student-Made Designs

    L3Harris Engineering Center

    In 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 …

    Fall
  • Student-Engineered Inventions Galore: CECS Senior Design Showcase

    L3Harris Engineering Center

    See 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 …

    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
  • Wellness Coaching (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center: 111 (WHPS Classroom)

    Connect 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.

    Fall
  • Presentation Skills (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    Does 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. …

    Fall
  • Intermediate Swim Lessons (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center: Lap Pool

    This 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 …

    Fall
  • Structural Engineering of Functional Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Energy Conversions

    Research 1: R1-101

    NanoScience 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. …

    Fall
  • UCF Full-Time Professional MBA

    UCF Executive Development Center

    This 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

    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
  • Tower Garden Workshop (Recurring Event)

    Arboretum

    Wellness 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 …

    Fall
  • Live Workshop: Showcasing Student Learning Gains

    Center for Distributed Learning: LIB - 161B

    In 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 …

    Fall
  • Intellectual and Other Conflicts of Interest: Your Rights and Responsibilities – ELECTIVE

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    This 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 …

    Fall
  • Safe Zone Series: Advocates (Recurring Event)

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Course 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 …

    Fall
  • STEM without STRESS: Professional Development Panel

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Did 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 …

    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
  • Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

    Live Oak Ballroom/Magnolia Room

    All 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