Thursday, January 16, 2020

  • Exhibit: Zora Neale Hurston’s ‘Native Village’: Historic Eatonville Remembered

    John C. Hitt Library

    The UCF History Department exhibit, Zora Neale Hurston’s ‘Native Village’: Historic Eatonville Remembered, hosted on the first-floor gallery wall in the John C. Hitt Library, explores Hurston’s anthropological research into the people, history, and culture of Eatonville. Curated by UCF Associate Professor of History and Director of Public History Dr. Scot French, the exhibit features photographs related to Hurston’s investigation …

    Fall
  • Performance Appraisal Training - PER067 (Faculty & Staff Supervisors Only) (Recurring Event)

    UCF Human Resources - Innovative Center: Training Room

    As a supervisor your role is to coach, motivate, and empower others to use their skills, expertise, and ideas to produce results. To provide this direction, you will learn: Benefits and multiple uses of appraisals; UCF appraisal procedures for USPS and A&P staff; how to make the process faster/easier; and what and how to document This workshop is limited to …

    Fall
  • Gaudnekolor Pop by Walter Gaudnek (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery

    GAUDNEKOLOR POP, a solo exhibition by Walter Gaudnek, celebrates the artist’s 50th and final year as a professor in the School of Visual Arts and Design at the University of Central Florida. Walter Gaudnek and his daughter Yve Gaudnek (a current UCF film student) selected works for the exhibition that highlight the use of color in poetic figurative settings between …

    Fall
  • AAC Meeting (Recurring Event)

    CSB: Room 221

    AAC Meeting

    Fall
  • Evolving Cooperation in the Iterated Prisoner’s Dilemma - Dr. David Mathias

    L3Harris Engineering Center: HEC 356

    Abstract: The Prisoner’s Dilemma is a simple two-player game in which two accomplices have been captured by the police and are being interrogated separately. Each has two choices: to cooperate with their accomplice and refuse to confess; or to defect by confessing and implicating their accomplice. The reward (symmetrically, penalty) that each receives depends not only on their own action …

    Fall
  • Learn Quechua! (Free Incan language classes) (Recurring Event)

    Online

    These sessions will be held online. Free Quechua classes at UCF UCF offers free classes in basic Quechua, taught by Department of Modern Languages & Literatures instructor Ms. Norma Ledesma. With an emphasis on Quechua vocabulary and expressions related to medicine, food, and travel, these classes will give students a lively, robust introduction to the language of the Inca Empire, …

    Fall
  • Setting Healthy Boundaries

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    Setting boundaries in relationships may feel difficult or challenging, be it in romantic relationships, friendships, or with family. Learn knowledge and skills for healthy boundary setting applicable for a variety of types of relationships. CAPS workshops are free, require no sign-up, and space is provided on a first-come-first-serve basis to currently enrolled students.

    Fall
  • Tallahassee Trip Interest Meeting

    Dr. Phillips Academic Commons: 446

    Time to tour Tallahassee! School of Public Administration students are invited to attend an interest meeting to discuss the annual trip to the state capitol. The trip, February 2 - February 4, provides opportunities to tour the capitol, participate in a mock trial on the Senate floor, attend a governor's cabinet meeting, meet with gamechangers in the capital city, and …

    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
  • CANCELED: Yoga (Recurring Event)

    UnionWest 2nd floor, RWC @ Downtown

    Come move with your breath and intention. Find space and move freely to find your flexibility. This is an all levels class

    Fall
  • Become a School Psychologist and Help Children Excel! (Recurring Event)

    TA 130: TA 130

    Considering graduate school? Learn about becoming a school psychologist through the 32-month UCF Graduate School Psychology Program in the College of Community Innovation and Education. School psychologists help students succeed in school and life. They are highly trained in both psychology and education with emphasis in the areas of mental health, prevention, intervention, comprehensive assessment, academic achievement, and social-emotional development. …

    Fall
  • Get to Know the School of Public Administration

    UCF Downtown: DPAC: 152

    Welcome to the School of Public Administration! This workshop is for new and current students of the UCF School of Public Administration (SPA). Join us as we discuss everything you need to know to get the most out of your time with SPA! Gain an understanding of the tools and knowledge needed to navigate your degree and prepare effectively for …

    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.

    Fall
  • Virtual Career Lab: Job Search (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 115

    Does the thought of searching for jobs and internships stop you in your tracks? Don't know where to start? Join us online during this WORKING lab hour to learn how to effectively identify employment opportunities to get the job you want! You will not only learn best strategies, but you will be applying it all at the same time with …

    Fall
  • Starter Meetup: Pitch Practice!

    Starter Space: 135 BA 1

    Want to know what it takes to pitch a business idea?! Come out to Starter Meetup to connect with like-minded current and aspiring entrepreneurs as we put your pitching skills to the test with a game we call Snake Oil! We provide refreshments, FREE PIZZA and activities- all you have to do is come have fun.

    Fall
  • CANCELED: Express Pop Pilates (Recurring Event)

    UnionWest 2nd floor, RWC @ Downtown

    POP Pilates is a Group Exercise fusion class thatincorporates strength, cardio, and dance into a choreographed, mat-based, and Pilates inspired workout!

    Fall
  • UCF Women's Basketball vs UConn

    Addition Financial Arena

    Come cheer on your Knights as they play against UConn.

    Fall
  • Compass (Recurring Event)

    Research Pavilion

    Compass is a gathering of UCF Collegiate Recovery Community students, as a weekly “check-in” by addressing topics of recovery and academics. Meetings are run by peer leaders. During the meeting, students address topics such as recovery, spirituality, relapse prevention, academic growth, learning styles, personalities, and stress management. The group meets on Wednesdays and are open to UCF student ONLY. Location: …

    Fall
  • CANCELED: Barre (Recurring Event)

    UnionWest 2nd floor, RWC @ Downtown

    Come enjoy a balletinspired total body strength workout using a combination of basic ballet and fitness movements. No dance experience necessary!

    Fall
  • CANCELED: Power Yoga (Recurring Event)

    UnionWest 2nd floor, RWC @ Downtown

    A faster paced yoga class that will challenge the body and the mind. This class will get your heart beating, as well as offer strength based poses. Variations will be offered for all levels. The room may be heated.

    Fall