Wednesday, March 06, 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
  • 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
  • Portraits of Empowerment: Womanhood & Activism

    John C. Hitt Library: main floor

    Portraits of Empowerment: Womanhood & Activism Exhibition Dates: March 6 - March 27, 2019Location: John C. Hitt Library, Main FloorPlease check the Library's hours HERE. March is recognized as Women’s History Month, a time to credit and celebrate the vast contributions of women to society. Portraits of Empowerment: Womanhood & Activism honors women and, specifically, their relationships to activism as …

    Fall
  • QPR-a-thon- Safe Knight Week 2019

    Student Union: 224

    QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer -- 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and …

    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
  • SVAD Annual M.F.A. Exhibition (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery

    The 2019 Annual M.F.A. Exhibition is a group exhibition showcasing the thesis work of Master of Fine Arts candidates in the UCF School of Visual Arts and Design. More Information Exhibition Dates: Feb. 28-March 22Opening Reception: Thursday, Feb. 28 from 7-8 p.m.

    Fall
  • BIG Blood Drive

    Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    This is BIG. Join blood donors in the Pegasus Ballroom for the BIG Blood Drive on March 6th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Board games, photos with Knightro and the OneBlood mascot, entertainment, and more! How you can get involved: Wear your blood donor t-shirt to UCF on March 6th! Street teams will be handing out prizes on campus to …

    Fall
  • Building Your Academic Portfolio

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 201

    Prepare your academic portfolio now! Learn how to build an ePortfolio and prepare materials for your graduate school application(s). Bring your computer to this workshop, along with electronic items you'd like to add to your ePortfolio. Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) has created a Now you know that graduate school is for you, but what do those details look like as …

    Fall
  • Central Florida Hospitality and Lodging Association Meet & Greet - Lowes Portofino Bay Hotel

    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
  • Lacking Experience or Changing Careers? Combination Resumes that Work (Recurring Event)

    Online

    A combination resume is an excellent resume format for students who are changing careers and for students who don’t have significant experience in their field of interest. Learn strategies to develop a combination resume that highlights your transferable skills and accomplishments. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success.

    Fall
  • Grow with Google: Give Your Website a Refresh

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

    Refresh your website as part of your spring cleaning to-do list. In this livestream workshop, you’ll learn about search engine optimization and best practices for creating a search-friendly site.

    Fall
  • Build Winning Resumes- WEBINAR (Recurring Event)

    Online

    Find out how to get your resume noticed. ONLINE ONLY *This is a webinar, be sure to register prior to the session: http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=ED58DA85894F3A

    Fall
  • Continuum (Recurring Event)

    LEAD Lounge: Ferrell Commons 7E Ste 165

    Partiicpants will place various scenarios on a continuum spanning from harmless to interpersonal violence. See where each scenario falls according to individual participants and how this relates to rape culture in our society.

    Fall
  • Inclusive Communication (Recurring Event)

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Course number: DIV053 Wednesday , January 16 from 1:00pm-4:00pm Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 Wednesday, March 6 from 1:00pm-4:00pm Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 This workshop identifies some common mistakes made when communicating about age, class, disabilities, ethnicity, gender, language, looks, race, religion, and sexual orientation. It also highlights words, phrases, and …

    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
  • CANCELED: FTCE GKT English Language Skills Workshop (Recurring Event)

    TA: 301

    An overview of GKT with a pretest to test your knowledge of the English Language Skill's (ELS) "rules" will be conducted in the first session. (Don't worry, the test is neither collected nor evaluated by anyone except you.) Over the course of the semester, we will cover all three competencies of the ELS: 1. Knowledge of Language Structure; 2.Knowledge of …

    Fall
  • College Life Skills Workshops Series - Traps of Academic Misconduct

    student Union 223: Room 223 (Cedar Key)

    “Sure, you can borrow my lab report!” Most students think cheating on a test is the only form of academic misconduct. Maintain academic integrity by learning how UCF actually defines academic misconduct. Earn 1,000 LINK Loot March 6th from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Student Union Room 223

    Fall
  • GKT English Language, Reading and Writing Skills Small Group Session

    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. These sessions are a safe place for students to grow intellectually and to develop their study strategies to pass the GKT. I recommend students to take a pretest on the English Language Skill's (ELS) competencies, Reading, or Writing (in …

    Fall
  • Planning Poster Presentations (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    Planning a research poster session? Learn the basics of poster design and tips for editing free PowerPoint poster templates. This session reviews poster elements for layout, graphics, printing, and includes examples of well-designed posters. Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptop to begin creating a poster for hands on practice. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student …

    Fall
  • Creating Change at UCF

    Ferrell Commons 171: Pride Commons

    Come on out to Pride Commons to discuss with members of Lavender Council and the MSC Board who were able to attend the Creating Change Conference, ways to create real and sustainable change at UCF! Snacks are provided!

    Fall