Thursday, March 28, 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
  • 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
  • Materiel: Sculptures and Works on Paper

    Addition Financial Arena: Veterans Academic Resource Center

    Materiel: Sculptures and Works on Paperby: Kevin Haran, Associate Professor, UCF School of Visual Arts & DesignExhibition Dates: March 1-31, 2019 Location: Veterans Academic Resource Center (VARC)Open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.This exhibition consists of three-dimensional cardboard constructions of military hardware and mixed media works on paper inspired by family members who served in the armed services. Presented …

    Fall
  • UCF Day of Giving

    The University of Central Florida

    From our players pulling together to get the W, to our researchers working together to create lasting solutions to today’s problems — at UCF we know that we’re strongest when we’re on the same team.That’s why UCF Day of Giving is about all of us — alumni, students, faculty, parents and friends — coming together to support what we love …

    Fall
  • SCUBA Trip (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    Immerse yourself in a SCUBA experience that guarantees calm waters, no fighting with currents, complete visibility, and beautiful marine life. Disney's DiveQuest is an opportunity for students who are SCUBA certified to explore the saltwater tanks of the Caribbean Coral Reef in Epcot and swim with over 6,000 sea creatures. How do I sign up? Registration is *only* in person …

    Fall
  • Won't You By My Neighbor Film Screening

    Student Union: Sand Key Meeting Room (Room 220)

    Free Film Screening! Indie Lens Pop-Up, Global Peace Film Festival and WUCF present a free preview screening of:Won't You Be My Neighbor? Wear your favorite Mr. Rogers inspired fashion for a chance to win prizes! For over thirty years, Fred Rogers, an unassuming minister, puppeteer, writer and producer was beamed daily into homes across America. In his beloved television program, …

    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
  • The Practical Coach(TM) - LDR008 (Faculty & Staff Supervisors Only) (Recurring Event)

    UCF Human Resources - Innovative Center: Training Room

    Coaching is part of the performance management process and strengthens your abilities as a supervisor. During this 90-minute workshop, you will learn keys to effectively coach employees when they are doing well, when they are doing poorly, and when they are heading down a dead-end road. The workshop consists of a 25-minute video and facilitated practice to reinforce the methods …

    Fall
  • Strategies for Graduate Students to Manage Stress

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    Feeling stressed with life as a graduate student? This session will offer an interactive presentation on stress management. The presentation will cover the definition, causes and signs of stress. Stress remedies will also be reviewed. Time will be allotted for questions and answers. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to …

    Fall
  • Benefits of Reporting (Recurring Event)

    LEAD Lounge: Ferrell Commons 7E Ste 165

    Become a more active UCF community member by taking initiative and enhancing one's civic responsibilities. Participants will leave this workshop feeling more comfortable reporting Title IX issues, have a greater knowledge of reporting options, and will have gained enhanced leadership skills and confidence through education of Title IX topics.

    Fall
  • Apps to Help Organize Your Research Life (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    Do you ever wonder if there is a great app out there that you are missing out on? Need help staying organized, taking notes, or need a better way to communicate with classmates over shared projects? Well look no further as this session will introduce helpful and important apps that all grad students should love and use! We will cover …

    Fall
  • Getting Great Rec Letters

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 201

    How do you know if the relationships you’ve built with your faculty will turn into great letters of recommendation? This Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) workshop will break down the steps needed to ensure your letters of recommendation are strong for graduate school applications. Now that you’ve built upon your experiences. Let’s hone those experiences and create a competitive application. This …

    Fall
  • A Conversation with Owen Kydd

    Visual Arts Building: 108: 108

    Join us for a conversation with Owen Kydd Date: Thursday, March 28Time: 1 p.m.Location: Visual Arts Building, Room 108 Artist and Educator, Owen Kydd will speak about his artwork and career in contemporary art. Owen Kydd is a Video Artist and Lecturer at UCLA.

    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
  • CANCELED: GKT English Language, Reading and Writing Skills Small Group Session (Recurring Event)

    Education Complex 206L: ED206L

    No reservations are required, however there is limited space! No need to arrive on time; come and go as you please. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Small Group Session on 4/11/2019 will be a student only session. This means that the room is available for the students needing to study for the GKT; however, the intructor will NOT be present on this …

    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
  • Flickering Landscapes Conference - The Image of Migration: Landscapes and People (Recurring Event)

    Center for Emerging Media

    Flickering Landscapes Conference - The Image of Migration: Landscapes and People March 28-30, 2019 The Gallery at Center for Emerging Media: 500 Bentley St, Orlando, FL 32801 The public is invited to attend this conference and all events associated with it free of charge. The conference brings together scholars and filmmakers to address how moving images depict the relationship between …

    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
  • Creating Community Connections Mentorship Panel presented by UCF Judaic Studies and Central Florida Hillel

    Central Florida Hillel

    Build your network through positive mentoring. UCF Judaic Studies in partnership with UCF Hillel is proud to host a panel of local industry leaders from the Jewish community. Students are invited to meet, greet and hear from a diverse group of professionals who have dynamic success strategies to share. Kosher refreshments will be provided. This event will take place at …

    Fall
  • Urban and Regional Planning Distinguished Lecture Series

    UCF Executive Development Center

    Join the School of Public Administration for the spring semester's Urban and Regional Planning Distinguished Lecture Series. This lecture features a networking reception hosted by the Urban Knights student organization and an invigorating lecture from Mark Fenton, planning consultant and former host of the "America’s Walking" series on PBS.---Professionals tell us it’s clear that Americans must be more physically active, …

    Fall
  • Transgender Day of Visibility

    Student Union: 224: Egmont Key Meeting Room

    Join MSC as we celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility with performance artist, writer, and educator: Alok Vaid-Menon who will share their experiences and poetry with us while challenging our perception of gender binaries and what we can do to uplift the Transgender community. ALOK (they/them) is a gender non-conforming performance artist, writer, and educator. Their eclectic style and poetic challenge …

    Fall
  • Websites and Social Media: Amplify Your Marketing (Recurring Event)

    Lake Sumter State College - Clermont: Bldg 2, Room 101

    If you’re a business owner, it’s all so confusing. You need to have an online presence, but where? Google, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Houzz, Angie’s List, Snapchat, your website – too many options! In this event, you’ll learn how to target your market using certain channels, the kinds of information and activities to promote, and how to maximize results from the …

    Fall
  • UCF Executive MBA Information Session

    Executive Development Center - UCF Downtown Orlando

    This admissions event will provide details for the UCF Executive MBA including curriculum, learning outcomes, schedule, cohort experience, international residency, admission requirements and application process. RSVP to www.ucfemba0328.eventbrite.com

    Fall
  • Flickering Landscapes: The Image of Migration (Recurring Event)

    Center for Emerging Media

    March 29-30Center for Emerging Media500 W. Livingston Street, Orlando, FL 32801 (Next to Marriott Orlando Downtown) This conference aims to bring together scholars and filmmakers to address how moving images depict the relationship between place and human migration. Full schedule and information on conference can be found HERE Major Events: Thursday, March 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m.Shifting Terrain: Images of Migration and …

    Fall