Wednesday, September 25, 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
  • 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
  • Where to Publish: Finding the Right Venue to Publish Your Research (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    How do you decide which journals are the best fit for your manuscript? Are there other potential publishing venues that might be a good fit for your research? This workshop covers criteria to consider when planning where to submit your work for publication. We will look at factors like acceptance rates, audience, indexing, cost to publish, and open access, among …

    Fall
  • UCF Reading Clinic at South Lake Campus

    UCF South Lake Campus

    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-5 students on UCF's South Lake campus. Your child will be paired with an undergraduate education …

    Fall
  • Fit Course: Group Exercise

    Recreation and Wellness Center: Multipurpose Room

    This 4 week course is designed to provide students with the practical skills need to effectively teach different formats of group exercise classes. Concepts will include group fitness class safety, musicality, class design and formatting, choreography, modifications, and rhythmical muscle toning movement to develop aerobic fitness. Concepts taught will include proper warm-up and cool down techniques, class progression, stretching, cueing/transitioning, …

    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
  • FREE Rapid HIV Testing Event (Recurring Event)

    Wellness & Health Promotion Services Office: RWC 111

    FREE Rapid HIV Testing Event Do you know your status? Stop by Wellness and Health Promotion Services during our Free Rapid HIV Testing event from 10am-12pm to get tested. No appointments necessary – walk-ins welcome. Take charge of your sexual wellness by taking an HIV test and get your results in 15 minutes. Be a Healthy Knight. WHPS is located …

    Fall
  • Creating an Ethical Culture: A Conversation with Lisa M. Lee

    Live Oak Ballroom/Garden Room: Cypress Room

    Celebrate the newly-formed UCF Center for Ethics at its kickoff event: A conversation with Dr. Lisa M. Lee about the current state and future of ethics in research and academia. Lee will offer perspectives on questions like “What is an ethical culture and how can a university create one?,” and “What do you see as the biggest threat to integrity …

    Fall
  • EXCHANGE: State Farm Day at the CBA - Day in the Life with State Farm Agents

    The Exchange: BA1 Rm 148

    Register on COBA Pass at https://coba.it.ucf.edu/pass/login?ReturnUrl=%2fpass

    Fall
  • News Conference, Wed. Sept. 25, 2019, 10 a.m.,: The Fight Against Human Trafficking

    Rosen College of Hospitality Courtyard

    News Conference: Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 10 a.m. The Fight to End Human Trafficking Comes to UCF Rosen College Classrooms UCF partners with United Abolitionist to train hospitality students to combat crime WHO? Youcheng Wang, Ph.D. Dean Rosen College of Hospitality Management Robertico Croes Ph.D., Associate Dean, Rosen College of Hospitality Management Jessica Wickey, Program Director Internships at Rosen College …

    Fall
  • Non-Tenure Earning Faculty Community Meeting

    Teaching Academy: 130

    Our 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 or …

    Fall
  • Latinx Heritage Month Event at UCF Downtown

    UCF Downtown: Dr. Phillips Academic Commons (DPAC): Room 108

    Presentation: The Puerto Rican Diaspora’s Growing Presence in Central Florida: Implications for Our Region and Local Response Event is open to faculty, staff and students as well as members of the community! Presenters: Fernando I. Rivera Ph.D. Professor of Sociology and Director, UCF’s Puerto Rico Research Hub Dr. Rivera will be speaking on the fast-growing Puerto Rican demographic in Central …

    Fall
  • Research Seminar Series: "PIVOT Familiarization and Profile Workshop"

    UCF Downtown: Suite 446

    Erin Blackwell from the College of Community Innovation and Education Research Administration Services Team will present information on PIVOT. We will then have a workshop on establishing/updating a faculty profile and provide an opportunity to ask questions. PIVOT is a collaborative tool that will: Streamline funding research efforts Deliver (email or queue) funding opportunities tailored to one's research objectives or …

    Fall
  • The Graduate School Application Process (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 201

    For students who are 1-2 semesters from applying, get the details from Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) on the application process for graduate school. You’ll be able to fully prepare for the application process after this session. This workshop is in our “Applying” stage, which means that you’ll learn the details about the application process. No RSVP Required. Questions? Contact aap@ucf.edu …

    Fall
  • DirectConnect to UCF's Majors Fair at UCF Sanford/Lake Mary

    UCF Sanford/Lake Mary Connect Center: UP Atrium

    Make your transition to UCF a smooth one with DirectConnect to UCF. Learn about the application process, financial aid, resources, and major requirements. For more information: call 407-708-2471 or email: UCFSeminole@ucf.edu

    Fall
  • The Impact of Hazing on our Campus Community: Changes to anti-hazing laws in Florida (Recurring Event)

    UCF Student Union Key West: Room 218A

    More than 55% of college students involved in clubs, teams and organizations have experienced or witnessed hazing. These incidents not only impact the campus community but also the friends and families of both victims and perpetrators. What happens to a campus community when there is a death or loss? In November 2017, Tom and Sandy Coffey lost their son Andrew …

    Fall
  • Navigating Difficult Relationships- Violence Prevention Certificate Series (Recurring Event)

    RWC: 206

    Learn how to identify and recognize red flags of unhealthy bheaviors in relationships. Participants will watch a short video and discuss the cycle of abuse.

    Fall
  • Major in Happiness (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 115

    This workshop will discuss how your values, interests, personality, and skills intersect for a career that works for you.

    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
  • Non-Tenure Earning Faculty Community Meeting

    Teaching Academy: 130

    Our 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 or …

    Fall
  • Unexplored Diversity--Belief Systems and Non-Belief Systems in Student Development -- DIV395

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Title: Unexplored Diversity - Belief and Non-Belief Systems in Student Development There are many reasons why and specific challenges that lead people to feel discomfort discussing belief/non-belief development. This session hopes to alleviate those concerns by showing how a public university employee can support intersectionality and the holistic development of students. Attendees will leave with resources and practical solutions for …

    Fall
  • Drum Your Stress Away!

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    Experience the power of music to help you lower stress, increase relaxation skills, build intrapersonal support and discover your personal rhythm. In this workshop, you will use drums* to express yourself by engaging in an evidence-based program to increase overall wellness. Come to one, two, or all three workshops. Arrive up to 15 minutes prior to start time to sign …

    Fall
  • Trans* In College Book Club, Discussion Meeting 2, Discussion Meeting 2 -- DIV448.0001

    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
  • How It Works For You: Networking Techniques (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    Overcome fears and anxiety related to networking by using outcome based thinking. Learn what to do before, during and after a networking event. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success.

    Fall