Wednesday, April 17, 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
  • Flights of Fancy: Joy Postle’s Birds

    John C. Hitt Library: main floor

    Artist, Poet and Entertainer Joy Postle was one of Florida's pioneering Naturalists, but perhaps is best known for her entertaining and educational stage shows titled "Glamor Birds" in which she would paint Florida's birds while sharing bird songs, music and poetry. This exhibit highlights some of her bird painting and poetry.

    Fall
  • Kill-a-Watt Winners Announced

    The University of Central Florida

    Make sure to tune into our social media to see the scholarship winners of the Kill-a-Watt competiton at @SustainableUCF on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

    Fall
  • "Puerto Ricans In Pursuit of Puerto Rican Studies" Research Summit

    Fairwinds Alumni Center: Ballroom

    The Puerto Rico Research Hub of the University of Central Florida and the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College-CUNY cordially invite you to participate in the Puerto Rico, Puerto Ricans “In Pursuit of Puerto Rican Studies” Research Summit to be held April 17, 2019 at the University of Central Florida Fairwinds Alumni Center in Orlando, Florida. The In …

    Fall
  • Emotional Intelligence: EQ vs. IQ - PER205 (Faculty & Staff Only)

    UCF Human Resources - Innovative Center: Training Room

    Provided by the Florida Institute of Government at UCF Being successful in the workplace is an intricate combination of knowledge, technical competence, and interpersonal skills. Emotional intelligence is the necessary ingredient for reducing personality conflicts, complaining, and misunderstandings in your workplace. In this session, you’ll learn techniques to keep yourself in tune to understand how you affect others and their …

    Fall
  • Market Research: Know Your Market, Industry, and Options for Growth (Recurring Event)

    Lake Sumter State College - Leesburg Campus: Blg M, Executive Conference Room

    The success of your business depends heavily on external factors – changes in customer preferences, economic trends, the demographics of your market, and many other elements. What do you really know about these factors? Market research can give you deep insights into your business ecosystem, help you make better decisions, and plan moves now to get you ahead of the …

    Fall
  • Blood Drive (Recurring Event)

    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
  • Arbor Day Hike & Tree Planting

    UCF Arboretum

    Join the Arboretum in celebrating Arbor Day! We will be hosting a fun-filled day of activities including a guided trail hike, and tree planting event in the Arboretum. Help us plant trees, and celebrate our beautiful campus natural lands! Nature pavilion activities will include FREE FOOD (please RSVP through Knight Connect), native Florida flora and fauna education, personalized tree ring …

    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
  • NOVA: SVAD Biannual BFA Exhibition (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery

    NOVA: SVAD Biannual BFA Exhibition provides the opportunity for undergraduate students majoring in book arts, ceramics, drawing, experimental animation, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture to share their research and artistic practice. More Information Exhibition Dates: April 4-25Opening Reception: Thursday, April 4, 5-7pm Parking: Free parking is available in Garage F next to CFE Arena. $5 parking lot H-4 or …

    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
  • Paws-a-tively Stree Free

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    Come by CAPS to play with Bodhi and some of his fun, playful therapy dog friends to help you relieve some stress and get ready for Finals. Stop by on 04/17 anytime between Noon and 2:00 PM to play and hang with our great Therapy Dog teams.

    Fall
  • Functional Changes and Anatomical Remodeling of Brain-Heart Connection following Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia

    Research 1: Conf.Room 101

    NanoScience Technology Center NANOTECHNOLOGY SEMINAR SERIES Functional Changes and Anatomical Remodeling of Brain-Heart Connection following Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia Zixi Jack Cheng, Ph.D. Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences College of Medicine University of Central Florida Abstract: Chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH), as seen in sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), induces cardiovascular disorders (e.g., hypertension, cardiac neuropathy and cardiac failure). In particular, clinical studies have …

    Fall
  • UCF Rosen College Research Scholar Series

    Rosen College of Hospitality Management: 102R

    Dick Pope Sr. Institute for Tourism Studies invites you to join us at UCF Rosen College Research Scholar Series Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. at UCF Rosen College, Room 102R, 9907 Universal Blvd.Orlando, FL 32819. The presenter is Dr. Cindy Chan, Assistant Professor of Marketing in the UTSC Department of Management and Rotman School of Management at …

    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
  • UCF / Brambles Innovation Challenge (Recurring Event)

    HEC 101: 101

    Calling all UCF Innovators: We want to hear your big ideas! We are hosting an Innovation Challenge focused on using emerging technologies to solve business model and customer value proposition problems. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about emerging technologies such as blockchain and big data trends, as well as network, gain problem solving experience, and win prizes! If …

    Fall
  • Money at Work: Foundations of Investing - RET32

    UCF Human Resources - Innovative Center: Training Room

    Smart investing starts with a solid grasp of the basics. The more you know, the better prepared you are to make informed investment decisions. This session will highlight different types of investment options available as you make choices for your financial needs. Presented by TIAA. Registration information can be found here: https://hr.ucf.edu/financial-wellness-series. For questions please contact benefits@ucf.edu. The annual UCF …

    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
  • 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. 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
  • Games, Giveaways and Grub

    TA 130: TA 130

    An opportunity for student to learn and apply financial literacy concepts in a fun and engaging atmosphere.

    Fall
  • Hidden Lotus

    Live Oak Event Center: 4115 Pyxis Lane, Orlando, FL 32816

    The final event for Asiain Pacific American Heritage Month! Join MSC and the entire Asian community for a night of fun, awards, and an Asian graduation ceremony! Food will be provided.

    Fall