Tuesday, October 15, 2019

  • Half Marathon Training Program

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    This 12 week half marathon running program will prepare participants for the OUC Half Marathon in December. The training group meets Wednesdays and Fridays at 7am outside the RWC. No previous half marathon experience is required, however previous fitness experience is recommended. Our pacers will be running under a 15 minute mile to comply with OUC's race pace requirement. More …

    Fall
  • UCF Reading Clinic at Main Campus

    Teaching Academy

    Would your child benefit from more one-to-one and small group instruction in reading and writing? Would you like more specific information about your child's reading performance and at-home suggestions? This fall, 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 …

    Fall
  • Where to Publish: Finding the Right Venue to Publish Your Research (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    How do you decide which journals are the best fit for your manuscript? Are there other potential publishing venues that might be a good fit for your research? This workshop covers criteria to consider when planning where to submit your work for publication. We will look at factors like acceptance rates, audience, indexing, cost to publish, and open access, among …

    Fall
  • UCF Reading Clinic at South Lake Campus

    UCF South Lake Campus

    Would your child benefit from more one-to-one and small group instruction in reading and writing? Would you like more specific information about your child's reading performance and at-home suggestions? This fall, the College of Community Innovation and Education is offering a reading clinic for K-5 students on UCF's South Lake campus. Your child will be paired with an undergraduate education …

    Fall
  • Benefits Open Enrollment (Recurring Event)

    No Location

    The state's annual open enrollment period for eligible employees to change insurance benefits options begins on Monday, October 14th at 8 a.m. and ends Friday, November 1st at 6 p.m. EST. Please visit https://hr.ucf.edu/open-enrollment for additional details and updates. Questions can be directed to benefits@ucf.edu or 407.823.2771.

    Fall
  • Power Kickboxing (Recurring Event)

    UnionWest 2nd floor, RWC @ Downtown

    Punch and kick your way into this aerobic class! You will learn the basics of kickboxing and sweat your way to a higher fitness level.

    Fall
  • Benefits Open Enrollment (Recurring Event)

    No Location

    The state's annual open enrollment period for eligible employees to change insurance benefits options begins on Monday, October 14th at 8 a.m. and ends Friday, November 1st at 6 p.m. EST. Please visit https://hr.ucf.edu/open-enrollment for additional details and updates. Questions can be directed to benefits@ucf.edu or 407.823.2771.

    Fall
  • Bonefish Grill - Jeff Carcara - President

    Rosen College of Hospitality Management

    This workshop is part of the Rosen Professional Internships Leadership Development Series, where executives and professionals of the tourism, entertainment, and hospitality industries share their experiences and leadership advising with graduate and undergraduate students. All Rosen College and UCF students are invited to participate and join the presentation at the Darden Auditorium, located next to the Rosen College main entrance. …

    Fall
  • Fiber Arts for Everyone - Diversity Week @ UCF Libraries

    John C. Hitt Library: 223

    Everyone can enjoy the fiber arts. Try out crocheting, knitting or sewing your own bookmark with the help of Orange County Library System instructors.

    Fall
  • Safe Zone Series: Advocates -- DIV241

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    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 Zone Advocates) are designated as Safe …

    Fall
  • OUR Resources and Funding Opportunities (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 201: Trevor Colbourn Hall 201

    Are you currently conducting research with a faculty member at UCF? This workshop is for you! At this workshop, we will cover programs like the OUR Research Grants, Conference Travel Funding, Summer Funding, the Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence and more. Find out about all of the funding, presenting, and publishing opportunities that the Office of Undergraduate Research offers and …

    Fall
  • Dare 2 Dream

    UCF Student Union Key West: Room 218A

    Attend this panel event for the opportunity to network with industry professionals and discuss any career-related questions you may have as you pursue your dream! Learn the secrets to success from experts in fields of: Business, Education, Media & Communications, Engineering & Technical. Doors open 11:30 am Panel begins at 12 pm Refreshments will be served. Location: Key West AB …

    Fall
  • Take Charge of Your Mood

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    Sometimes maintaining motivation, concentration, and engagement can be difficult through the semester. Come learn and apply strategies to manage your mood in a healthy way and improve your wellness! CAPS workshops are free, require no sign-up, and space is provided on a first-come-first-serve basis to currently enrolled students.

    Fall
  • Learn Quechua! (Free Incan language classes) (Recurring Event)

    TCH: 358B

    Free Quechua classes begin at UCF, just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month Norma Ledesma offers free classes in basic Quechua in UCF's Department of Modern Languages and Literatures. With an emphasis on Quechua vocabulary and expressions related to medicine, food, and travel, these classes will give students a lively, robust introduction to the language of the Inca Empire, a …

    Fall
  • Bootcamp (Recurring Event)

    UnionWest 2nd floor, RWC @ Downtown

    This circuit style class provides a full body work out, using limited equipment. It includes a wide variety of exercise techniques, such as cardiovascular work, strength training, and plyometrics.

    Fall
  • Become a School Psychologist and Help Children Excel! (Recurring Event)

    TA 130: TA 130

    Considering graduate school? Learn about becoming a school psychologist through the 32-month UCF Graduate School Psychology Program in the College of Community Innovation and Education. School psychologists help students succeed in school and life. They are highly trained in both psychology and education with emphasis in the areas of mental health, prevention, intervention, comprehensive assessment, academic achievement, and social-emotional development. …

    Fall
  • Films: After Equality & TEDTalks : Mary Bassett - Diversity Week @ UCF Libraries

    John C. Hitt Library: 223

    After EqualityEquality is usually seen as the goal of feminism. Yet with women more than a third more likely to go to university than men, and with more female entrants to medicine and law, does this limit the horizon? Should we be championing difference rather than equality? Or is this a dangerous heresy that threatens progress? The Panel Times columnist …

    Fall
  • Fostering Collaborations and Navigating Different Personality Types in Graduate School

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    Being successful in graduate school will often depend on your ability to communicate well, have good social skills, and work effectively as a member of a team. In this interactive presentation, we will discuss how you can foster collaborations in graduate school and utilize social learning opportunities. Through self-exploration, we will explore how navigating different personality types in graduate school …

    Fall
  • Instructors & Lecturers: Am I Ready?

    Teaching Academy: 117

    If you’ve considered promotion, but are scared to take the jump, join us for this Straight Talk with Vice Provost Jana L. Jasinski. Along with your peers, Dr. Jasinski will walk you through the path to promotion and what it takes to get there. Bring your questions and concerns – together we will cover it all.

    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
  • An Incomplete History of the Stonewall Uprising -- DIV439

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    An Incomplete History of the Stonewall UprisingDescription: Gay bars have always been a refuge for people in the queer community. In the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, one such bar played an unlikely role in the LGBTQ+ rights movement when Stonewall patrons took a stand against ongoing oppression. Called riots by some, an uprising by others, the impact …

    Fall
  • Hip Hop Cardio (Recurring Event)

    UnionWest 2nd floor, RWC @ Downtown

    Hip Hop Cardio is a dance fitness class thatincorporates the fundamentals of basic hip-hop to achieve a moderate-high intensity cardiovascular workout. No dance experience necessary!

    Fall
  • Failure Is Not An Option!

    Student Union: 221

    Come listen to Andrea's journey of seeking to earn a degree while navigating a higher education world that she didn't feel was built for her to be successful. Unjudge someone through personal dialogue and challenge stigma/stereotypes.

    Fall