Tuesday, February 26, 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
  • ROI 5-Day Certification Workshop

    Innovative Center: UCF Continuing Education (room 700)

    What is ROI Certification®?This program has been approved for 37.5 (HR General) Recertification Credit Hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI). ROI Certification® is a globallyrenowned process focused on measuring the true value of tough-to-measure initiatives using the ROI Methodology®. Participating in ROI Certification® is the most comprehensive way to gain the skills needed …

    Fall
  • Rosen College Leadership Development Series - The Edge Factory

    Rosen College of Hospitality Management

    Theme: Transferable Hospitality Skills Rosen College will host a resume workshop session. This event is part of the Rosen College Professional Internship Leadership Workshop Series, and it counts towards Internship II requirements. Professional attire is required. The workshop starts promptly at 8:00 AM. No late arrivals are allowed in the auditorium. All students, Faculty and Staff are welcome to attend, …

    Fall
  • Nursing Career Fair

    DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando East- UCF Area

    Our annual Nursing Career Fair brings our May and August graduating BSN students together with potential employers from all over the state of Florida. Our Knight Nurses are in high demand from hospitals, the military, and healthcare agencies here in Orlando and around the state. Get a start on your job search as you meet potential employers face-to-face and explore …

    Fall
  • Virtual Career Q&A

    Online

    Chat with Career Services professionals to discuss your career related questions! Register and attend by visiting: https://bit.ly/2RWpGRY

    Fall
  • Central Florida Hospitality and Lodging Association Meet & Greet - Four Seasons 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
  • 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
  • How To: Cope With Feedback in the Research Process (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 201

    Feedback is a central part of academic research, but it can be tough to take. This workshop is designed to help students take full advantage of the feedback they receive during the research process, including how to ask for more or different feedback, how to analyze that feedback, and how to improve based on the new information they gain in …

    Fall
  • How I Started...selling boba tea in the Student Union!

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    "How I Started..." is a series of talks, hosted by UCF current and alumni entrepreneurs who will share their entrepreneurial journey, along with valuable resources for startup success. If they can do it, so can you!

    Fall
  • Micro-Messages and Microaggressions: Impacts on Inclusion

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Course number: DIV225 Tuesday, February 26 from 1:00pm-4:00pm Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 Micro-messages are the signals that we send to one another through our actions and behaviors. Although these messages may be “small,” their impact can be tremendous. Micro-messages are of two types: micro-inequities and micro-affirmations. Micro-inequities are the messages we send to other people …

    Fall
  • Women's Health Panel

    Burnett Honors College

    WGST is hosting a "Women's Health Panel" on February 26th from 1:30pm-2:45pm in BHC 128. The panel features Shannon Carter, Associate Professor of Sociology, Beatriz Reyes-Foster, Associate Professor of Anthropology, and Estefany Londono, Sociology Graduate Student, to discuss milk sharing, reproductive rights and reproductive justice. The "Women's Health Panel" is followed by a "Bra Decorating Workshop" for breast cancer awareness …

    Fall
  • Providing and Receiving Effective Feedback on Academic Writing

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    Academic writers do not write alone. They often wish for a sympathetic reader who offers feedback on a draft or assistance during the invention or revision process. In this workshop participants will learn how to approach feedback loops by planning the writing process, articulating written comments that promote critical thinking, and the role of assignments and rubrics. Students must register …

    Fall
  • What is Grad School & Why should I apply?

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 201

    Not sure where to start in preparing for graduate school or what the difference is between a master’s or a PhD? This presentation from Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) defines graduate school and where your career and academic goals meet. Never attended an AAP workshop before? This workshop is in our “Exploring” stage, which means it is perfect to start your …

    Fall
  • Library Research and Literature Review Strategies (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    What strategies do you use to conduct library research? This session highlights effective strategies to locate sources for literature reviews and research projects. Learn about options for citation tracking, database searches, setting publication alerts/notifications, Google Scholar tips, and examine literature review examples. Please bring a laptop if you want to follow along with the presentation. Students must register for all …

    Fall
  • FTCE Mathematics Workshop 4

    Teaching Academy: 201

    Competency 3: Coordinate Plane Coordinate Plane/Lines/Slope NO Registration, Fee or RSVP Required. Focused on helping current and future educators conquer the GKT. Visitor Parking via kiosk www.parking.ucf.edu/permits/visitor-permits

    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
  • Heartfulness Meditation - Exploring the Untapped Potential (Recurring Event)

    student Union 223: Room 223 (Cedar Key)

    Looking for a way of self-improvement? How to simplify your thoughts, letting go of stress? How do one make wiser choice? How can one develop confidence and balance from within? Come join us for our first practical session of the semester to learn how Heartfulness Meditation can help achieve it. - Invite your friends.

    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
  • Jazz Chamber Groups Concert

    Rehearsal Hall: Auditorium

    Concert featuring UCF Jazz Chamber groups and combos. UCF has two Jazz Chamber Groups (quartets to sextets) that perform a wide variety of jazz repertoire and show off the improvisation skills of our UCF music students. The Jazz Chamber groups perform frequently around Central Florida. Free and open to the public, no ticket required.

    Fall