Tuesday, September 18, 2018

  • Hidden Artists Exhibit (Recurring Event)

    John C. Hitt Library

    You might find them in front of the classroom or in the office down the hall and yet never suspect they make art. They are “Hidden Artists”. Hidden Artists is a group of UCF faculty and staff from various departments who create art on their own time. Now on its 11th year, the Hidden Artists Exhibit is on display at …

    Fall
  • Leadership Workshop Series - Enterpreneur Panel

    Rosen College of Hospitality Management: Darden Auditorium

    Rosen College will host a panel with Hospitality and Tourism Enterpreneurs. This event is part of the Rosen College Professional Internships Leadership Workshop Series and it counts towards Internship II requirements. All Students, Faculty and Staff are welcome to attend, just walk in!

    Fall
  • GKT English Language, Reading and Writing Skills Group Session (Recurring Event)

    Education Complex 206L: ED206L

    These sessions allow for a small group of students studying for the GKT 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 materials, and together we can work through the skills needed to pass the sections of the FTCE. I recommend …

    Fall
  • James Weldon Johnson Lecture Series - “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing”: An African Diasporan Interpretation presented by Dorothy Davis

    UCF Global - Collaboration Room

    James Weldon Johnson wrote the lyrics to the song, “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing”, in 1899 as a statement about the African American experience at that time. It has since become dubbed as the unofficial Negro National anthem. The lecturer, Dorothy Davis, will provide an African Diasporan interpretation of the lyrics by discussing the life of her father, Griff Davis: …

    Fall
  • Dealing with Communication Anxiety

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    Many people deal with some level of communication anxiety when speaking in public. Whether you lead a small discussion, teach a large lecture, or present at meetings or conferences, nerves can get the best of you. We will learn some techniques to alleviate speaking anxiety and boost confidence in the classroom. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF …

    Fall
  • Take Charge of Social Anxiety - CAPS Wellness Workshops (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services: Group room

    Sometimes the idea of meeting new people or being in crowds can be difficult. Come learn and apply strategies to manage anxiety in a healthy way and take steps to being more engaged. Part of the Take Charge Tuesdays worshop series. CAPS workshops are free, require no sign-up, and space is provided on a first-come-first-serve basis to currently enrolled students.

    Fall
  • Getting Off the Island: Postdoc Survival

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    This session will be a roundtable discussion for participants to share their experiences at post-docs at UCF. We will learn from each other and draw parallels between post-doc life and that of an associate professor. Participants ideally will leave with the beginning of a support network on campus to help with successful career endeavors. No registration is necessary.

    Fall
  • Lunch and Learn with an Employer: Enterprise - How to Work a Career Fair | Career Readiness Week

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Learn about how to make the most of your time at a Career Fair and tips on talking to employers from an Enterprise representative! Lunch will be provided by the employer. 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
  • Starter Stories: Exhilarating tales of startup by UCF entrepreneurs! (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Stop into the LaunchPad every Tuesday for a story about the entrepreneurial experience as lived through a UCF student entrepreneur. Sit back, relax, and learn from someone who’s been through the startup journey and wants to help you do the same.

    Fall
  • Completing the Thesis or Dissertation

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    This overview and question and answer session is intended for graduate students in their final term. Prior to attending, students should review the information in the Thesis and Dissertation Webcourse and bring any questions they have to the workshop. Following the workshop, attendees will understand all of the steps needed to complete the thesis or dissertation process. Students must register …

    Fall
  • Diversity Certificate Series: Module 3

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Open to all UCF faculty, staff, and students Must attend all four modules to receive completion certificate. Module 1 Course number: DIV285 Tuesday, September 4 from 2:30pm-4:30pm Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 Module 2 Course number: DIV286 Tuesday, September 11 from 2:30pm-4:30pm Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 Module 3 Course number: DIV287 …

    Fall
  • Research, Write, Defend & Publish: Honors in the Major (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 201: Trevor Colbourn Hall 201

    These information sessions cover the Honors in the Major eligibility requirements, program benefits, and an overview of the steps to complete an Honors in the Major thesis/creative project. During these sessions students can ask questions and fill out the HIM Eligibility form to get started in pursuing original and independent research in their major discipline.

    Fall
  • Thesis or Dissertation Formatting Using Microsoft Word’s Hidden Tools (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    Attend this workshop to learn tips and pitfalls involved with using Microsoft Word to format an electronic thesis or dissertation. Participants will be shown a demonstration of how to use the following Microsoft Word functions: styles for headings and subheadings, captions for figures and tables, page numbering, automatic generation of the Table of Contents and List of Figures/Tables, converting to …

    Fall
  • OCPS: Interview Tips and Strategies

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Interview Tips and Strategies: At this information session OCPS will share interviewing tips and strategies to ensure your upcoming success when interacting with future employers. Additionally, we will share steps to help you prepare for a job fair as well as review multiple interview methods including informal, formal, phone and online settings.

    Fall
  • Guided Meditation (Recurring Event)

    RWC @ Knights Plaza

    Learn how to just be. This class for students and RWC members introduces the basics of meditating and offers different guided meditations each week.

    Fall
  • Deloitte USDC Information Session - IGNITE CECS Diversity Event

    L3Harris Engineering Center: 101

    Join Deloitte US Delivery Center Consulting on September 18th at 5:30pm EST. This event will provide an excellent opportunity to learn more about Deloitte and network with Deloitte Consultants ranging from Analyst to Manager level! We encourage you to join us to learn more about the firm, our people, and the work that we do. Please RSVP for this event …

    Fall
  • EndNote and RefWorks: Citing Made Easy! (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    Citation Management Tools allow you to dedicate more time to research! Join us for a hands-on session where you learn how to export citations from library databases, organize citations, generate bibliographies, and format citations in a Word document. Endnote & RefWorks can help make managing your references and formatting citations easy! All sessions cover both tools. Please bring your own …

    Fall
  • IGNITE: Deloitte Meet & Greet Pizza Social

    L3Harris Engineering Center: 101

    Come learn how you can prepare for your career and IGNITE in STEM through a series of interactive, engaging and mind stimulating discussion facilitated by Deloitte. Refreshments will be served to the first 100 registered students who sign-in before the event. Seating is limited. REGISTER NOW!

    Fall
  • Open Knight Climb (Recurring Event)

    Challenge Course

    Open Knight Climb is an opportunity for students to experience the high element ropes course, the Odyssey III, but at night! The course opens at 7:00pm, and we will stop accepting guests by 9:00pm. Sign up with your friends, or make some new friends as you work together to get across the course. This event is open to all UCF …

    Fall
  • Wesley Worship Service and Free Dinner (Recurring Event)

    University Carillon United Methodist Church: 1395 Campus View Ct. Oviedo, FL 32765

    Wesley is a place where real friendships are born, leaders are developed, and our love for Christ and one another inspires action in our community. We meet every Tuesday night (and there's free dinner). We also have small groups throughout the week. Everyone is welcome! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

    Fall
  • Wesley Worship Service and Free Dinner (Recurring Event)

    University Carillon United Methodist Church: 1395 Campus View Ct. Oviedo, FL 32765

    Wesley is a place where real friendships are born, leaders are developed, and our love for Christ and one another inspires action in our community. We meet every Tuesday night (and there's free dinner). We also have small groups throughout the week. Everyone is welcome! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

    Fall