Tuesday, April 03, 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
  • 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
  • 4th Annual Writing and Rhetoric Symposium

    Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218)

    2018 Department of Writing and Rhetoric Symposium Identities in the Making: Materials, Methods, and Practices Tuesday, April 3, 2018 The Department of Writing & Rhetoric Symposium is an annual event designed to showcase student research and scholarship in civic, professional, and academic writing and rhetoric, offer a variety of interactive workshops aimed at professional and intellectual development, and feature a …

    Fall
  • Improving Mindfulness

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Course number: DIV365 Tuesday, April 3 from 9:00am-10:00am Facilitators: Irina McLaughlin and Donna Frazee Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 Life constantly demands our attention, but when we become fixated on the past or worried about the future, we often miss vital information in our present situations. Cultivating a state where you are consistently aware of your present moment is …

    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
  • UCF Admissions Application Process Workshop (Recurring Event)

    UCF Valencia East: Bldg. 2, Room 305A

    These workshops are designed to assist students through the UCF Admissions Application and collection of supporting documents process. Pre register at http://tinyurl.com/UCFValenciaWorkShops

    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
  • 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
  • Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Create a profile, build your network, and enhance your online presence and personal brand.

    Fall
  • Graduate Research Forum

    Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    The Graduate Student Association and the College of Graduate Studies invite you to attend the 15th Annual Graduate Research Forum in the Student Union's Pegasus Ballroom. This event will showcase the research and creative projects of more than 300 graduate students who will give presentations on a variety of topics and disciplines. Posters and oral presentations will be judged and …

    Fall
  • North African Update: Managing Transitions and Stasis Featuring Issandr El Amrani of International Crisis Group

    UCF Global: 101

    “North African Update: Managing Transitions and Stasis”Featuring Issandr El Amrani of International Crisis Group Tuesday, April 3, 2018 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. UCF Global, Room 101 Lunch will be served About the event: The Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Program for Strategic Research and Studies is proud to host Issandr El Amrani of the International Crisis Group. The Rabat-based El Amrani …

    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
  • Bodhi the Therapy Dog! - Presented by CAPS (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services: Group room

    Take a “paws” from your busy day and spend some time with Bodhi, UCF's registered therapy dog. Learn about relaxation, wellness, and Bodhi! Part of the Take Charge Tuesdays workshop series, presented by CAPS. CAPS workshops are free, require no sign-up, and seats are provided on a first-come first-serve basis.

    Fall
  • Honors in the Major Information Session (Research Week)

    The Burnett Honors College: BHC 130

    Ready to undertake original and independent work in your major? Come learn more about out eligibility requirements, program benefits, and the steps to complete an Honors in the Major thesis/creative project! In this program, students research, write, and defend an original thesis/creative project that is published through the university library. Open to all undergraduate UCF students. Learn more at: honors.ucf.edu/research/

    Fall
  • Setting the Stage: Designing for Quality Online Learning Experiences

    Center for Distributed Learning: LIB - 161B

    Providing a course overview, offering accessible and relevant content, encouraging meaningful interaction, and challenging students to think critically are all elements that contribute to a quality online learning experience. However, designing for quality may feel like a moving target and thus an elusive goal to achieve. To address this, the Instructional Design team at UCF has created a Quality and …

    Fall
  • Honors in the Major Information Session

    The Burnett Honors College: Room 130

    Ready to undertake original and independent work in your major? Come learn more about out eligibility requirements, program benefits, and the steps to complete an Honors in the Major thesis/creative project! In this program, students research, write, and defend an original thesis/creative project that is published through the university library. Facilitated by: Zholey Martinez, Coordinator (Honors Research) Learn more at: …

    Fall
  • Nonprofit Lecture Series - Ethics in Fundraising

    Classroom Building I: Room 319

    Join the Central Florida Chapter of the Association for Nonprofit Professionals for the 2017-18 Nonprofit Lecture Series! Each lecture focuses on an area of nonprofit management and features a prominent nonprofit professional from the communty. This month's event focuses on fundraising ethics and the guest speaker is Mary Lee Walker, a nonprofit gladiator and president of the Central Florida AFP …

    Fall
  • Dating & BreakUps - Presented by CAPS

    Counseling and Psychological Services: Group room

    Part of the Healthy Relationships Workshops Series. CAPS workshops are free, require no sign-up, and seats are provided on a first-come first-serve basis.

    Fall
  • Safe Zone Series: LGBTQ+ 101 (Recurring Event)

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Course number: DIV033 Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services Learn about issues affecting LGBTQ+ people, homophobia, and heterosexism, and the benefits and responsibilities of being an Ally. The Allies Advance program is now called ‘Safe Zone,’ and has two distinct workshops both 3 hours in length. The Level 1 class will be called LGBTQ+ 101 and can still be used to meet an …

    Fall
  • Provost Forum: Funding and Philanthropy

    Morgridge International Reading Center: Global Communications Room

    Faculty and staff are invited to join Provost Dale Whittaker for a series of 90-minute forums returning this semester to explore UCF’s Collective Impact Strategic Plan and key issues in higher education as they relate to our university’s future. Our final forum will take place on Tuesday, April 3, at 3 p.m. in the Morgridge International Reading Center, Global Communications …

    Fall
  • Recommendation Letters

    Live Oak Ballroom/Magnolia Room

    How do I ask a Professor for a letter of recommendation? We will show you how.Learn how to develop a positive working relationship with Professors which could lead to a letter of recommendation. This session is FREE and all students are welcome to attend! Earn 1,000 LINK points for attending!

    Fall
  • Major in Happiness (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 115

    Learn how your values, interests, personality, and skills intersect for a career that works for you.

    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
  • Meeting of the Minds: Undergraduate Research Student Panel

    Neptune 158: Multipurpose Room

    Join Undergraduate Research and Housing and Residence Life for a student research panel and tabling event to learn more about the opportunities available to student researchers. Current students will share their experiences with research both on and off campus, seeking research funding, and presenting their research. Come learn how to get involved in research, and how to make the most …

    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