Wednesday, September 18, 2019

  • Half Marathon Training Program

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    This 12 week half marathon running program will prepare participants for the OUC Half Marathon in December. The training group meets Wednesdays and Fridays at 7am outside the RWC. No previous half marathon experience is required, however previous fitness experience is recommended. Our pacers will be running under a 15 minute mile to comply with OUC's race pace requirement. More …

    Fall
  • Hidden Artists Exhibit (Recurring Event)

    John C. Hitt Library

    Hidden Artists is a group of UCF employees who create art outside of their daily jobs. Founded by Judy Bragg Pardo, Hidden Artists have exhibited together since 2008. From painting, drawing, photography, jewelry, and mixed media, the works of these artistic employees are on display at the exhibit wall of the John C. Hitt Library. The exhibit features works from …

    Fall
  • Countdown to #CareerExpo

    Career Services and Experiential Learning

    Countdown to #CareerExpo Schedule *Drop-in Resume Critiques, 10 am – 4 pm, Monday – Friday* Wednesday, September 18 10 am - 4 pm: Practice Interviews with Employers (By appointment) https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/326649 10 am - 4 pm: Resume Critiques (Employer Resume Critiques) https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/326578 10 am - 12 pm: LinkedIn Photo Booth (https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/324074/share_preview) 1 pm - 3 pm: Drop-in Mock Career Fair (https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/324085/share_preview) …

    Fall
  • Charge On! Electric Vehicle Display

    Memory Mall

    Celebrate National Drive Electric Week with our annual Electric Vehicle Display! Stop by Memory Mall to view a display of fuel independent vehicles, interact with their owners, and gain insight into the electric vehicle experience.

    Fall
  • How To: Get Started in Undergraduate Research (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 201

    Are you interested in learning more about research? Not sure where to start or how to navigate all the programs available? This workshop will discuss how to expand your academic experience through undergraduate research. No RSVP required. All workshops are first-come, first-serve unless otherwise noted. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (our@ucf.edu)

    Fall
  • How To: Get Started in Undergraduate Research (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 201

    Are you interested in learning more about research? Not sure where to start or how to navigate all the programs available? This workshop will discuss how to expand your academic experience through undergraduate research. No RSVP required. All workshops are first-come, first-serve unless otherwise noted. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (our@ucf.edu)

    Fall
  • Leveraging LinkedIn

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    You've created a LinkedIn profile - now what? Attend this workshop to learn how you can leverage your profile to promote your brand and connect with professionals in your network. Learn from UCF student Justin Nguyen, LinkedIn Vlogger and UCF alum with a BSBA in Finance.

    Fall
  • Apps to Organize Your Research Life

    The Burnett Honors College: BHC 130

    Have you wondered how to manage your research, finances, courses, work, and personal life? The staff in the Office of Honors Research is excited to host the Apps to Organize Your Research Life workshop led by Science Librarian Sandy Avila, MA, MLIS. Students in all stages of the Honors Undergraduate Thesis process would greatly benefit from this workshop. RSVP is …

    Fall
  • Social Justice 101 -- DIV433

    Student Union: 221

    Social Justice 101 Recognizing social justice is a goal and a process, this session will provide attendees with a basic understanding of the topic. This workshop seeks to equip and engage the audience with consciously considering and critically thinking about the role and impact social justice (access) has on the UCF campus community.

    Fall
  • How to Make it....mining GOLD! w/ Brandon Carpenter and Dylan Weitzman of THOR ORE

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    If they can do it, so can you! Hear harrowing tales of startup success and failure as told by an entrepreneur who has navigated the ups and downs of starting a business. Learn from and get engaged with someone who has been through the startup experience and wants to be help you do the same. This week, we welcome Brandon …

    Fall
  • Napercise (Recurring Event)

    RWC @ Knights Plaza

    The best way for muscle recovery, building up your immune system and retention of information is a power nap! Join us for a safe, clean, supervised rest (30 mins after set up) and feel invigorated to power through the rest of your day!

    Fall
  • How To: Publish your Undergraduate Research (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 201

    Presented by The Pegasus Review: UCF Undergraduate Research Journal, this workshop will review the basic strategies to synthesize your undergraduate research for publication. Students who are already involved with a research project will benefit the most from this workshop. No RSVP required. All workshops are first-come, first-serve unless otherwise noted. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research …

    Fall
  • Complicating a Hispanic Serving Institution Identity (DIV445)

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Dr. Gina Garcia will provide a brief overview about HSIs, including their history and characteristics, as well as demographics of students, faculty and staff at HSIs. She will also explain her Typology of HSI Organizational Identities. Audience members will learn what it means to move from Latinx-enrolling to Latinx-serving. Dr. Garcia is an associate professor in the department of Administrative …

    Fall
  • Congress to Campus: Foreign Policy and Trade

    GB101: A & B: Global UCF

    Democracy in action is the focus of a bipartisan conversation next week when two former Congressman visit UCF. Former U.S. Reps Gary Franks (R-CT, 1991-1997) and Mike Capuano (D-MA, 1999-2019) come to Orlando for a public forum titled “Congress to Campus: Foreign Policy and Trade.” The talk will be moderated by David Dumke, director of the Office of Global Perspectives …

    Fall
  • Trans* In College Book Club, Discussion Meeting 1 -- DIV447.0001

    CB1: 205

    The Division of Teaching and Learning is hosting a campus wide book club for faculty, staff, and students. The book, Trans* In College by Z Nicolazzo (University of Arizona), is a foundational study on trans students' experiences across large universities like ours. Through reading and conversing, members will learn about the experiences of students, peers, colleagues, and friends, and how …

    Fall
  • UCF Reading Clinic at Main Campus

    Teaching Academy

    Would your child benefit from more one-to-one and small group instruction in reading and writing? Would you like more specific information about your child's reading performance and at-home suggestions? This fall, 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 …

    Fall
  • IGNITE: Facebook Meet & Greet

    L3Harris Engineering Center: 101

    Come learn how you can prepare for your career and IGNITE in STEM through a series of interactive, engaging and mind stimulating discussion facilitated by Facebook. Refreshments will be served to the first 60 registered students who sign-in before the event. Seating is limited. REGISTER NOW!

    Fall
  • ALL KINDS OF “ITIS” – HOW INFLAMMATION AFFECTS YOUR MOVEMENT

    UCF Health @ Medical City: 1st Floor, Multipurpose Room

    The list of conditions that start as inflammation and ultimately affect your movement is long: tendonitis, osteoarthritis, fasciitis… At this free event, learn from Dr. Seifert about how overuse or poor movement patterns lead to pain, as well as treatment options for these conditions. RSVP at ucfhealth.com/event

    Fall