Tuesday, January 28, 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
  • 5k Training (Recurring Event)

    RWC@Downtown

    This 6 week 5K running program will meet in-person (Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8am) at RWC @ Downtown. No previous 5K training is required. This program is open to all Downtown Students! Sign up here: http://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4VdrfyWyaal9QUZ

    Fall
  • Frank Hamedl - Theme Park Management

    Rosen College of Hospitality Management: Darden Auditorium

    This event is part of the Rosen College Professional Internship Leadership Workshop Series. This counts for Internship II. Professional attire is required. The workshop starts promptly at 8:00 AM. No late arrivals are allowed in the auditorium. All students, Faculty and Staff are welcome to attend, walk in!

    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
  • 2020 Spring Career Expo

    Addition Financial Arena

    This is an excellent opportunity to meet employers recruiting students and alumni for full-time and part-time professional opportunities. The Career Expo is open to UCF students and alumni only For a list of participating employers visit: here Utilize the Handshake mobile site to see the list of attending employers and the fair map! Log into Handshake – ucf.joinhandshake.com Click on …

    Fall
  • Achieve Your Goals!

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    As a graduate student you likely have personal and academic related goals that you want to achieve. In this presentation, you will learn strategies for setting goals and ways of staying motivated to accomplish your goals. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success.

    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. No musical experience necessary and drums will be provided. CAPS workshops …

    Fall
  • CFHLA Meet and Greet - Sheraton Vistana

    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
  • UCF Entrepreneurship Summer Camp Information Session

    Starter Space: 135 BA 1

    UCF Summer Entrepreneurship Camp (Powered by The Startup Studio for high school students): This week-long program uses The Startup Studio’s Learn to Start process to empower students with the entrepreneurial mindsets and skill sets they need to create value for others and opportunities for themselves. Each day students will undertake entrepreneurship experiences that help them understand their passions, explore the …

    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
  • Faculty CV Review Session

    Teaching Academy: 130

    What story does my vita tell? Does my CV effectively illustrate my impact? Are my achievements understandable to faculty outside my department or discipline? Will my CV stand up under scrutiny for promotion or for an award? If these are questions you have, this session is for you. What this isn't: A workshop on how to craft a CV. What …

    Fall
  • Writing an Abstract for a Conference (Including SURE) (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 201

    Acquire skills to write a strong abstract and to synthesize your research or creative work for a presentation. This workshop is ideal for students planning to apply to the Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence. No RSVP required. All workshops are first come, first serve unless otherwise noted. Note: This workshop is for students already working on a research project. Questions? …

    Fall
  • Apps to Help Organize Your Research Life (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    Do you ever wonder if there is a great app out there that you are missing out on? Need help staying organized, taking notes, or need a better way to communicate with classmates over shared projects? Well look no further as this session will introduce helpful and important apps that all grad students should love and use! We will cover …

    Fall
  • Developing National Security for the Coming Decade

    Student Union: Cape Florida Ballroom (Room 316AB)

    Guest Speaker: Ms. Mieke Eoyang As the Vice President for Third Way’s National Security Program, Mieke Eoyang is committed to closing the credibility gap between Democrats and Republicans on security issues, and crafting a national security strategy that is both tough and smart. She works on every major national security issue — from foreign policy to cybercrime to impeachment — …

    Fall
  • Safe Zone: Advocates (Recurring Event)

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Safe Zone Advocates training is the second in the series and was created to further individual knowledge and understanding of LGBTQ+ issues. The training is geared toward helping attendees explore, identify, and expose cultural biases and acquire skills necessary for advocating for marginalized populations. Participants who complete both trainings (LGBTQ+ 101 and Safe Zone Advocates) are designated as Safe Zone …

    Fall
  • Safe Zone Series: Advocates -- DIV241

    Barbara Ying Ctr. Room 140--CMMS 81

    The Safe Zone Advocates training is the second in the series and was created to further individual knowledge and understanding of LGBTQ+ issues. The training is geared toward helping attendees explore, identify, and expose cultural biases and acquire skills necessary for advocating for marginalized populations. Participants who complete both trainings (LGBTQ+ 101 and Safe Zone Advocates) are designated as Safe …

    Fall
  • BATE-PAPO: Portuguese Club Chat (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: Room 358B

    Join us for a chat in Portuguese. Come speak Portuguese with us, improve your proficiency, and meet new people! We meet every other Tuesday from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, in Trevor Colbourn Hall room 358B.

    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: Step'n'Tone (Recurring Event)

    UnionWest 2nd floor, RWC @ Downtown

    A mix of step aerobics and strength training in one exciting workout! It allows you to work both your heart and your muscles extensively in one class!

    Fall
  • CANCELED: PiYo Power (Recurring Event)

    UnionWest 2nd floor, RWC @ Downtown

    PiYo Power uses moves inspired by Pilates and yoga to sweat, strengthen, and sculpt in just 30-minutes! Using only your body weight, you’ll perform a series of low impact, high-intensity moves choreographed to the music!

    Fall
  • CANCELED: PiYo Flow (Recurring Event)

    UnionWest 2nd floor, RWC @ Downtown

    PiYo Flow uses moves inspired by Pilates and yoga with to focus on flexibility, stability, and mobility in just 30-minutes! You’ll feel your mood brighten as you strive to reach further, bend deeper, and lift higher. There’s no yoga experience required—just go with the flow in this energizing, supportive class and stretch yourself to your full potential!

    Fall
  • Open House: Animation & Visual Effects MFA

    Orlando Tech Center - Bldg. 500

    UCF's Emerging Media MFA - Animation & Visual Effects track Spring Open House in our new location in Central Florida Research Park! Are your career goals in the world of digital computer animation? Emerging Media MFA - Animation & Visual Effects track provides students the opportunity to create or direct his/her own animation and visual effects while developing their visual …

    Fall