Wednesday, January 22, 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 Standard for UCFs Cultural Competencies -- DIV150

    Online

    ONLINE COURSE Visit https://diversity.ucf.edu/training/online-workshops/ for registration instructions. You must complete all three sections with a score of 75% or higher to receive credit.This is a three part online workshop: Cognitive Domain Affective Domain Skill-Building Domain Cultural competency is the ability to function effectively in the presence of socio-cultural diversity. In 2008, Diversity Track (Summer Faculty Development Conference) scholars proposed 21 …

    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
  • Spring 2020 Career Readiness Week (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning

    Career Readiness Spring 2020 Program Schedule Drop-in Resume Critiques: 10 am – 4 pm, January 21-24 January 21 10am - 4pm, Employer Resume and Mock Interviews (By appointment) 10:30 am – 11:30 am, Crafting an Effective Resume and Cover Letter Workshop 12 - 1:30pm, What Can I Do with this Major? (Drop-in) 1 – 2 pm, Prepare for Internship Fair …

    Fall
  • Ethics: Personal Integrity as a Graduate Student – CORE (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    This engaging discussion-driven workshop offers an examination of relevant issues involved in the concept of "integrity" in one's role as a graduate student. Among the issues discussed are the relationship between research and personal integrity, the relationship of compliance and ethics, professional and personal codes of conduct, the meaning of "honor," and personal responsibility. Students must register for all workshops …

    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
  • UCF Faculty Technology Showcase: Universal Design

    Classroom Building 1: 202

    Not sure what digital tools and resources are available for faculty at UCF for Universal Design? Come and join us at the Digital Learning Faculty Technology Showcase! Teams from the Faculty Multimedia Center (FMC) and the Center for Distributed Learning will be showcasing tools and tips related to Universal Design including UDOIT, Camtasia Captions, and Universal Design for Learning. This …

    Fall
  • CFHLA Meet and Greet - Melia Orlando

    Rosen College of Hospitality Management: CFHLA Student Lounge (Room 202)

    *All students are welcome: Entertainment, Event, Hospitality, and Restaurant* Taking place on the second floor CFHLA Student Lounge. A chance to meet employers at a one-on-one tabling event.

    Fall
  • CPNM Research Seminar Series: Dr. Young-Joo Lee will discuss "Social Entrepreneurs’ Motives, Job Stress, Work Competence and Passion"

    UCF Downtown: DPAC 451: 451

    SPRING 2020 CPNM Research Seminar Series Dr. Young-Joo Lee will present her research and discuss, "Social Entrepreneurs’ Motives, Job Stress, Work Competence and Passion". *********Research presentations will be hosted by the CPNM on most Wednesdays from January 15 – April 8, 2020. All faculty are invited to participate. Individual dates will be updated with topics as these become available. You …

    Fall
  • Trans 101: What does it mean to be trans?

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    Whether you are questioning your gender identity or identify as an ally, this workshop is the right place for you. Learn basic concepts including how to differentiate gender identity, gender expression, biological sex, and sexual orientation in an open and engaging atmosphere. CAPS workshops are free, require no sign-up, and space is provided on a first-come-first-serve basis to currently enrolled …

    Fall
  • PAWS-a-tively Energized

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    Come by CAPS to play with Bodhi and some of his fun, playful therapy dog friends to help you kick off the Spring Semester. Stop by on Wednesday 22nd January 2020 from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm to help you get energized and ready for the Spring semester.

    Fall
  • Transfer Talks

    UCF Sanford/Lake Mary UP Bldg.: Room 1205

    Learn about DirectConnect to UCF, degree programs, application deadlines, financial aid, and scholarship information in an interactive, informal group session.

    Fall
  • Publishing your Undergraduate Research

    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 URJ Editors …

    Fall
  • CANCELED: Lunch and Learn with an Employer (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Lunch and Learn with an Employer. Lunch will be provided. RSVP via Handshake https://app.joinhandshake.com Spring 2020 Lunch & Learn Schedule: 1/22- OCPS - Impressing the Recruiter (1pm - 2pm) 1/27- RSM - Prepare for the Career Expo 2/5- Cintas - Transferable Skills 2/11- Liberty Mutual- Walking in Your Purpose 2/26- Boosterthon - You Have The Job, Now What? 3/4- Addition …

    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
  • Entertainment Management Workshop

    Classroom: 213

    TAKING PLACE ON 01/22, 02/25, 03/02 Entertainment Management Internship/Job/Career Workshops Covering jobs, student groups and volunteer opportunities *All students are welcome, Entertainment, Event, Hospitality, and Restaurant* Classroom 213 from 1:30 PM-3:00 PM

    Fall
  • Café Francophone - French Conversation - cancelled through the end of March (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: Room 358B

    Come to the French café to improve your French communication skills and meet new friends. This activity is for students who want to improve their French skills, and native speakers are welcome. Feel free to stop by for as much time as you can and bring your coffee! Intermediate session is 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, Beginner session is 2:30 …

    Fall
  • What is a CV?

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    How does a CV differ from a resume? Techniques to target academic and professional positions will be discussed. Discover the components and formats to create a document that effectively communicates your professional background. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success.

    Fall
  • Coastal Disasters: Preparing Resilient Communities

    Tuscawilla Country Club

    College of Sciences Distinguished Speaker Series: Coastal Disasters: Preparing Resilient Communities Claire Knox, Ph.D. Associate Professor UCF School of Public Administration Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Tuscawilla Country Club1500 Winter Springs Blvd.,Winter Springs, FL 32708 Abstract In the U.S., we continue to see an increase in billion-dollar disasters. The 2017 Hurricane Season - most notably Harvey, Irma and …

    Fall
  • IGNITE: Duke Energy Meet & Greet

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    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 Duke Energy. Refreshments will be served to the first 60 registered students who sign-in before the event. Seating is limited. REGISTER NOW!

    Fall
  • Sober Knights (Recurring Event)

    Research Pavilion

    This meeting is held every Wednesday (unless otherwise noted on the UCF calendar) from 7pm to 8pm at the CRC Center in Research Park: SUITE 135, 12424 Research Pkwy, Orlando, FL. Please call 407-823-0859 to be let into the building if the door is locked. Sober Knights is a group of students of all ages who like to have fun …

    Fall
  • CANCELED: Core Blast (Recurring Event)

    UnionWest 2nd floor, RWC @ Downtown

    This 15-minute express workout focuses on core conditioning, endurance, and strength! It is the perfect complement to your own workout or our Lower Upper Blast to build a stronger core.

    Fall
  • CANCELED: Zumba (Recurring Event)

    UnionWest 2nd floor, RWC @ Downtown

    A dance fitness class using Latin and International music with a combination of rhythms that keep you moving to the beat! No dance experience necessary!

    Fall
  • Eating Disorder Recovery Support Group (Recurring Event)

    Research Pavilion

    This meeting is held every Wednesday (unless otherwise noted on the UCF calendar) from 8-9pm at the CRC Center in Research Park: SUITE 135, 12424 Research Pkwy, Orlando, FL. Please call 407-823-0859 to be let into the building if the door is locked. The eating disorder recovery support group is a group of students of all ages who would like …

    Fall