Thursday, January 24, 2019

  • IM Sports: 6 on 6 Volleyball

    RWC Courts

    Join us for a 6 week volleyball league that will end with an all campus single elimination tournament. This league begins in the fall and ends in the spring. Register here: https://bit.ly/2Pwz9dC

    Fall
  • Career Readiness Week - Full Schedule

    Career Services and Experiential Learning

    Tuesday, January 22 - https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/230199 10 am - 4 pm: Drop-in Resume Critiques 1 pm - 4 pm: Employer Resume Critiques (By appointment) https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/mfteg OR https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/243954 2 pm - 3 pm: Dress for Success Workshop, presented by Cintas https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/230344 Wednesday, January 23 https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/230200 10 am - 4 pm: Drop-in Resume Critiques 10 am - 4 pm: Employer Resume Critiques (By …

    Fall
  • Board of Trustees meeting (different location)

    Rosen College of Hospitality Management

    Meeting of the Board of Trustees - different location for January. Rosen College of Hospitality Management, 9907 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

    Fall
  • Human Library- The Sentence Continues...

    Student Union 221: Student Union Garden Key Meeting Room

    What happens when you pay your debt to society, but you continue to be locked out of opportunities. You’re released from jail/prison and told you need to be a productive citizen but your access to life resources are limited. What do you do? How do you survive? How do you contribute to society?

    Fall
  • iACE Peer to Peer Mentoring: Drop-In Hours (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 205A

    It's time to connect what's now to what's next. iACE is your resource to learn about research, study abroad, intersnhsip, and graduate school preparation. https://dtl.ucf.edu/iace/ Prefer to schedule an appointment with a peer mentor? Schedule one here: https://calendly.com/iacepeeradvising

    Fall
  • Silent Lines Exhibition (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery

    EXHIBITION: Silent Lines by Yvette L. Cummings Arendt Yvette Cummings Arendt states: “My studio practice thematically explores child abuse, adolescence and maternal struggles. My abuse happened as a child; now as the mother of three young girls I confront these memories from multiple perspectives. The work presents a moment of transition between the abuses of the past, the joys and …

    Fall
  • Robins AFB Software Maintenance Group Info Table

    ENG II Atrium: Atrium

    UCF students are invited to stop by and speak with representatives about job opportunities with the Civilian workforce for Robins AFB.

    Fall
  • "I am UCF" Scholarship Showcase

    Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    I Am UCF is a platform to share the diverse stories of the UCF campus body through the interdisciplinary practice of digital storytelling. We are pleased to announce our first I Am UCF Showcase, with a total of $2000 in scholarship prizes!The showcase will feature I Am UCF videos created by current students and alumni. Current students are eligible for …

    Fall
  • Open Forum: Dr. Carlos Medina, candidate, Vice President for Equity, Inclusion and Diversity

    Fairwinds Alumni Center: Ballroom

    Four finalists for UCF’s inaugural Vice President for Equity, Inclusion and Diversity will visit campus and participate in open forums from Jan. 22-25. Each candidate will give a presentation at an open forum held at the FAIRWINDS Alumni Center in the grand ballroom. The new vice president will lead and organize an infrastructure to foster community engagement, develop partnerships to …

    Fall
  • Wellness/Couponing Coaching (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center: 111 (WHPS Classroom)

    Connect with a Wellness Coach to achieve your personal well-being goals. Learn the basics of couponing and save money on grocery items. Coupon coaching is available by appointment at Wellness and Health Promotion Services every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call Wellness and Health Promotion Services at 407-823-5841 to make your appointment!

    Fall
  • Plagiarism and Citation Workshops (Recurring Event)

    John C. Hitt Library: 235C

    Is it or isn't it? Join us to learn the common mistakes that are considered plagiarism and how you can avoid them. We will explore: Defining plagiarism in an academic setting how to cite sources to avoid plagiarizing deciding when to quote and when to paraphrase resources you can use to learn more

    Fall
  • Human Library- A Mother's Dream

    Student Union: 221

    I’ve had “the talk” with my son, but I wonder if it’s enough I pray for my son daily, yet I wonder if it’s enough I advocate for my community through dialogue with the police, but is it enough Will all I do be enough to keep my son alive because #BlackLivesMatter #MySonMatters

    Fall
  • Leveraging Equilibrium Polymerization Thermodynamics to Produce New Materials from Stubborn Monomers

    Research 1: Conf.Room 101

    NanoScience Technology Center NANOTECHNOLOGY SEMINAR SERIES Leveraging Equilibrium Polymerization Thermodynamics to Produce New Materials from Stubborn Monomers Justin G. Kennemur Ph.D. Department of Chemistry & BiochemistryFlorida State University Abstract: A launch-point for potentially transformative materials is the synthetic design of polymer microstructures capable of offering precise and unique branch periodicities outside of those provided by traditional monomers and methods. The …

    Fall
  • Business Plan Writing Made Easier (Recurring Event)

    Lake Sumter State College - Leesburg Campus: Blg M, Executive Conference Room

    Your business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth, but never more than when you start. We’ll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included, and how to use it as a tool to keep your company on track for long term growth. 1/24/2019 - https://fsbdc.net/EventsUR/5753900024/18/2019 - https://fsbdc.net/EventsUR/5753900148/29/2019 - https://fsbdc.net/EventsUR/575390019

    Fall
  • FreshU Mobile Kitchen Cooking Demo (Recurring Event)

    Memory Mall

    Wellness and Health Promotion Services Presents the FreshU Mobile Demonstration Kitchen. FreshU Kitchen Cooking Demos teach students how to incorporate fruits and vegetables into their diets and reduce food waste. Students will get to see the process, taste the dish, and take home a recipe card so they can try making it themselves later.

    Fall
  • Life of a Student Veteran - Myths and Realities of Being a Student Veteran at UCF

    Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    Course Number: DIV421 Thursday, January 24 from 12:00pm-2:00pm Facilitator: Joshua "JJ" Johnson Location: Student Union, Pegasus Ballroom What does the word Veteran mean to you? What does a veteran look like to you? When and how do you celebrate our veterans? At the University of Central Florida there are over 1,300 student veterans from all walks of life. The student …

    Fall
  • Human Library- My American Dream

    Student Union: 221

    My parents simply wanted a better life not for themselves but for their children. They dream of one day having a son, a daughter that graduates college. They dream of standing as proud parents with me holding my UCF diploma. Is it wrong to want the American Dream?

    Fall
  • Couponing 101 (Recurring Event)

    RWC: 206

    Healthy 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. Stay for 30 minutes after the class to learn how to apply for …

    Fall
  • Preparing for Career Expos

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    In this session, attendees will discover what employers expect from students before, during and after career expo. Conversations will include how to research employers, what to wear, what to bring with you, and how to successfully communicate with employers.

    Fall
  • Human Library: Some Battles Should Never have to be Fought

    Student Union: 221

    Flashbacks, nervousness, depression, anxiety, mood swings, are just a few symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that individuals fight with daily. PTSD is a complex battle that requires an arsenal of fight to live.

    Fall
  • Managing Turmoil in the Middle East

    Student Union: Cape Florida Ballroom

    UCF Global Perspectives Presents: Managing Turmoil in the Middle East Ambassador Eric S. Edelman, Ph.D. Distinguished Practitioner-in-Residence at the Philip Merrill Center for Strategic Studies at Johns Hopkins SAIS January 24 3:00 PM Cape Florida Ballroom Conflicting news about the Middle East can be puzzling. Is ISIS really defeated in Syria? Is Turkey still a U.S. ally? What’s happened to …

    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
  • 84 Lumber Info Session

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    84 Lumber will host an information session for UCF students on Thursday, January 24, 4:00-5:30pm, in Career Services Room 121. Representatives will share information about their management training program and the qualifications they seek in candidates. All majors are invited to attend!

    Fall
  • Spring Reading Clinic for K-6 Students

    UCF: TBD

    Would your child benefit from more one-to-one and small group instruction in reading and writing? This spring, the College of Community Innovation and Education is offering a reading clinic for K-6 students on UCF's main campus. Your child will be paired with an undergraduate education student for individualized support in developing their reading, writing, and thinking abilities. In our final …

    Fall
  • BATE-PAPO: Portuguese Club Chat (Recurring Event)

    TCH: 211

    Join us for a chat in Portuguese! We meet every Thursday from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, in Trevor Colbourn Hall room 211. Come speak Portuguese with us and improve your proficiency. There will also be a film shown on the following dates: Thursday, January 15Thursday, February 7Thursday, March 7

    Fall