Wednesday, February 20, 2019

  • 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
  • Biggest Winner

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    The Biggest Winner challenge is a 6 week program 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. Benefits of participating include but are …

    Fall
  • Group Swim Lessons Sign ups

    Recreation and Wellness Center: Lap Pool

    Group swim lessons are FREE to anyone with an RWC membership. Sign up for the Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced Lessons on the RWC website or in the RWC Administration Office. Every lesson is taught by American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors. Lessons start the week of March 18th and end by April 18th. Beginner is offered: Mondays and Wendesdays 4 …

    Fall
  • Lifeguard Certification Class Registration Opens

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    Registration Opens: Monday February 11th in the RWC Administration Office. Registration Closes: March 8th at 5:00pm Class dates: Friday March 22nd 5:00pm – 10:00pm Saturday March 23rd 9:00am – 5:00pm Sunday March 24th 9:00am – 5:00pm Prerequisite Swim Test: 300 yard swim, 2 minute tread, and 1 min 40 sec brick retrieval Cost: $75, students must take the prerequisite swim …

    Fall
  • Spring Math Clinic for K-5 Students

    Teaching Academy

    Would your child benefit from more one-to-one and small group instruction in mathematics? Would you like more specific information about your child’s mathematics performance and at-home suggestions? Your child will be paired with an undergraduate education student for individualized support in developing their mathematics and thinking abilities. Our clinic meets Wednesdays, with the exception of March 13, 20 and April …

    Fall
  • Join the fun at Engineers Week 2019

    Engineering 2 Atrium

    See a NASA rover in action, experience first-person-view drone racing, build and race your own downhill derby car, enjoy free breakfast each day and so much more as part of a week of engineering-themed events and activities on UCF’s main campus. All are welcome to celebrate Engineers Week, Feb. 18-23, hosted by the UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science. …

    Fall
  • Blood Drive

    Veterans Commemorative Site

    Knights Bleed Black & Gold! Visit http://BloodDrives-UCF.org for blood drive schedules, volunteering, special events, Adopt-A-Blood-Drive, the UCF Blood Drives Advisory Council, internships, and more. Blood Drives at UCF a group of students, faculty, and staff working together to save lives and foster a culture of blood donorship on campus. We'd love for you to join us! Thank you for making …

    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
  • Applying for Graduate Research Fellowships

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    Do you need help preparing and applying for competitive graduate research fellowships? Join us in a discussion about graduate fellowship application components and tips to craft a clear, competitive application that addresses the requirements of the funding agency. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success.

    Fall
  • Non-tenure Earning Faculty Communities

    Teaching Academy: 130

    Faculty Excellence's interdisciplinary non-tenure earning (NTE) community drives our UCF Collective Impact while developing and retaining NTE faculty. Monthly forums provide NTE faculty professional and leadership development and peer support. All NTE faculty have an open invitation to join us monthly. You may choose an action team or you may choose to network with your NTE colleagues regarding best practices …

    Fall
  • Central Florida Hospitality and Lodging Association Meet & Greet - Reunion Resort

    Rosen College of Hospitality Management: CFHLA Student Lounge (Room 202)

    The CFHLA Meet & Greet is a weekly networking event that allows UCF students to speak and interact with some of the most influential companies and professionals in the Central Florida Lodging Industry. The event takes places at the CFHLA Student Lounge at Rosen College of Hospitality Management, second floor.

    Fall
  • FreshU Kitchen Cooking Class - by RSVP only (Recurring Event)

    Neptune 158: Multipurpose Room

    Wellness and Health Promotion Services (WHPS) is proud to offer:FreshU Kitchen Cooking Class Get hands on experience in the kitchen and learn how to make delicious, healthy food! You get to eat what you make and take home the leftovers too. Check out our schedule below. All classes take place in the Multipurpose Room of the Neptune Housing Community (behind …

    Fall
  • UCF Executive MBA Lunch & Learn

    UCF Executive Development Center

    This admissions event for the UCF Executive MBA will present details about the program (starting fall 2019) including curriculum, learning outcomes, schedule, cohort experience, international residency, admission requirements and application process. Admission staff will be available for Q&A. Register at www.ucfemba2201.eventbrite.com.

    Fall
  • Keynote Speaker- Leadership Week Luncheon- Jessica Roriquez

    Live Oak Ballroom/Magnolia Room

    Keynote Speaker- Leadership Luncheon: Passion and Purpose for the Next Stage- Jessica Rodriquez RSVP- Sanford Philanthropy Session Pursuing Your Passion: Finding Your Place in This World Wondering what life will be like after graduation? If you have questions about your path, this session may help you think about it in a new way. Jessica Rodriguez was graduating from a top …

    Fall
  • Entrepreneurship Workshop- All I Do Is Win!

    Starter Space: 135 BA 1

    Learn how several student ventures won money in the Joust Competition! RSVP: https://cel.ucf.edu/event/entrepreneurship-workshop-all-i-do-is-win/

    Fall
  • Navigating Difficult Relationships (Recurring Event)

    LEAD Lounge: Ferrell Commons 7E Ste 165

    Learn how to identify and recognize red flags of unhealthy behaviors in relationships. Participants will watch a short video and discuss the cycle of abuse.

    Fall
  • Safe Zone Series: Advocates (Recurring Event)

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Course number: DIV241 Wednesday, February 20 from 1:00pm-3:00pm Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 Thursday, March 21 from 9:00am-11:00am Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 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 …

    Fall
  • Where to Publish and Author Rights (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    How do you decide which journals are a best fit for your manuscript? Do you know that all rights to a work are often assigned to publishers when a manuscript is accepted? Learn to be a savvy author! This two-part workshop will cover criteria to consider when planning where to submit your work for publication and basic information about copyright …

    Fall
  • French Café - French Conversation Hour (Recurring Event)

    TCH: 211

    Come to the French café to improve your French communication skills and meet new friends. This activity is for students with at least an intermediate level of French, and native speakers are welcome. It is offered every other Wednesday. The activity lasts for one hour, but feel free to stop by for as much time as you want and bring …

    Fall
  • Joust New Venture Competition - Application Workshop

    Starter Space: 135 BA 1

    The Joust New Venture Competition celebrates the entrepreneurial efforts of student starters across our campus, introduces them to community leaders, and provides key resources to help launch their ventures. The top four ventures will earn up to $75,000 in cash and essential business services provided by some of our regions most forward-thinking sponsors and donors. This event brings together big …

    Fall
  • Falling Down the Rabbit Hole

    John C. Hitt Library 235A

    In this workshop participants will discover how to follow the clues to trace a scholarly conversation through time from the beginning to the present and beyond. Participants will receive the penultimate clue in our quest to find Alice.

    Fall
  • Interviewing Strategies, presented by Enterprise

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Enterprise will be discussing strategies on how to ace the interview and meet employers expectations in this workshop. RSVP here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/246976 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
  • Manchester City Soccer vs. FC Schalke Watch Party!

    UCF Global: 101

    Join us for a Man City Soccer Watch Party with food, drinks, and prizes! Follow Cityzens UCF on Facebook and @cityzens_ucf on Instagram!

    Fall
  • Non-tenure Earning Faculty Communities

    Teaching Academy: 130

    Faculty Excellence's interdisciplinary non-tenure earning (NTE) community drives our UCF Collective Impact while developing and retaining NTE faculty. Monthly forums provide NTE faculty professional and leadership development and peer support. All NTE faculty have an open invitation to join us monthly. You may choose an action team or you may choose to network with your NTE colleagues regarding best practices …

    Fall
  • Hazing Prevention & Education Workshop

    Live Oak Ballroom/Magnolia Room

    Hazing must stop and here at UCF, we are committed to helping achieve the abolishment of any hazing behavior. Lead the charge by attending this workshop! You will learn more about the prevention resources available.

    Fall