Wednesday, October 21, 2020

  • Weaving History: Connecting our Present to our Past - Diversity Week 2020

    Online

    Join UCF Libraries and the Weavers of Orlando for a virtual discussion and step into the local community of fiber arts. Local weavers and artisans will connect family histories to practices still being used today. Participants will learn about connections to cotton that came from India, and true quilts from the Underground Railroad. Register at Weaving History: Connecting our Present …

    Fall
  • Hiring Hour (Recurring Event)

    https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/537695

    Hiring Hour Event Schedule: Learn about Sales & Mgmt Trainee positions (1st session) - September 15th |11:00 am - 12:00 pm Learn about Sales & Mgmt Trainee positions (2nd session) - September 15th | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Careers in Finance and Accounting - September 24th | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Technical Careers (Engineering and Computer Science/IT) - …

    Fall
  • CANCELED: Faculty Panel

    Virtual

    Research faculty from a variety of disciplines will discuss their research and expectations for undergraduate researchers. During the Fall 2020 semester, all OUR workshops will be held through Zoom.To register for this workshop, please visit: https://our.ucf.edu/about/calendar/

    Fall
  • EXCHANGE - Fireside with Justin Barwick, Vice President of University Branches with Fairwinds Credit

    Virtual

    This event is SOLD OUT.  More events will be added soon. 

    Fall
  • UCF Violin "Extended Techniques for Violin" interactive workshop with Dr. Ari Streisfeld

    Online - Zoom

    Violinist Ari Streisfeld has garnered critical acclaim worldwide for his performances of diverse repertoire and has established himself as one of the foremost interpreters of contemporary classical music. Praised for his “dazzling performance” by The New York Times and “scintillating playing” by New York Classical Review, Dr. Streisfeld is a founding member of the world renowned JACK Quartet. Recent season highlights include performances at …

    Fall
  • ChargeOn Virtual Panel: UCF Alumnae Leading the Charge

    Online

    Join us as we chat with an inspiring group of alumnae from a variety of industries at our ChargeOn Panel: Alumnae Leading the Charge. We’ll learn how UCF has played in role in their lives, how they have overcome obstacles and what advice they have for the future. UCF Alumni is proud to feature the following alumnae: Emcee: Martiza Martinez ’00, associate vice …

    Fall
  • ChargeOn Panel: UCF Alumnae Leading the Charge

    Online

    Join us as we chat with an inspiring group of alumnae from a variety of industries at our ChargeOn Panel: Alumnae Leading the Charge.We’ll learn how UCF has played a in role in their lives, how they have overcome obstacles and what advice they have for the future. RSVP: https://www.ucffoundation.org/ChargeOnPanel Emcee: Martiza Martinez ’00, associate vice president for the Division of …

    Fall
  • International Pronoun Day

    Free Speech Zone

    This will be a tabling event outside the Student Union where we’ll have pronoun pins, and other festivities to bring awareness to the importance of pronouns. This will help normalize and open the conversation for how pronouns can help validate and empower students and help break away from the binary way of thought.

    Fall
  • Coping with Music (Recurring Event)

    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. CAPS workshops are free for enrolled students. Registration is required. To register, please visit the CAPS website at: https://bit.ly/CAPSWorkshops-Fall_2020-Registration

    Fall
  • SGLC Steering Committee (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Plan for the Student Government Leadership Council and the Judicial Leadership Council.

    Fall
  • Mid-week Mindfulness (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    Looking for a more peaceful approach to your week? Come experience a new way of being and learn mindfulness skills! Part of a weekly workshop series. CAPS workshops are free for enrolled students. Registration is required. To register, please visit the CAPS website at: https://bit.ly/CAPSWorkshops-Fall_2020-Registration

    Fall
  • Build Big Ideas and Win $2500

    Zoom: Meeting ID: 366 920 1749

    We know that many students across UCF have big ideas for addressing important problems. UCF’s Blackstone LaunchPad want to celebrate and showcase creative thinking from undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines with its new $2500 Big Idea Competition sponsored by Highkey. Join Dr. Cameron Ford, Director of UCF’s Blackstone LaunchPad & Techstars Entrepreneurship Program, to learn how to create …

    Fall
  • UCF Cello Masterclass with Marylin Winkle

    Online - Zoom

    A performer, teacher, and advocate for the arts, Marylin serves as Artistic Director of L.A. Camerata, a performing arts initiative devoted to works for and by women and “others.” In addition to ongoing L.A. Camerata events, Marylin has performed historical works with the Desert Baroque Festival, Boston Camerata, and Musica Angelica. Last September, she was featured as a continuo player …

    Fall
  • Mind Games: A Conversation About Mental Health in Sports & Business

    online zoom

    Celebrate Homecoming Week with us as the UCF College of Business, in partnership with NESTRE, hosts “Mind Games: A Conversation About Mental Health in Sports & Business,” on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m., via Zoom. NESTRE Health & Performance is a neuro-strength company focused on increasing brain health, mental wellness and human performance. This free Zoom event will feature a star-studded panel of former …

    Fall
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    Practice mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance in this Dialectical Behavior Therapy-informed workshop series. CAPS workshops are free for enrolled students. Registration is required. To register, please visit the CAPS website at: https://bit.ly/CAPSWorkshops-Fall_2020-Registration

    Fall
  • Judicial Council Meeting (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Weekly Judicial Council meetings to disucss internal business. 

    Fall
  • What Does a W Really Mean? Exploration Workshop Series (Recurring Event)

    Online: KMETC Zoom: RSVP

    The Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center invites all current UCF students to participate in our Virtual Exploration Workshop Series session titled, What Does a 'W' Really Mean. In this virtual workshop session, Advisors will guide students through the components of withdrawing from a class and the implications of a 'W' grade on your academic journey and offer major exploration …

    Fall
  • Freshman Edition: Build Winning Resumes (Recurring Event)

    https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/536343

    Freshman, how do you craft a winning resume as you begin your academic career? This webinar for freshman students highlights how to incorporate and plan for collegiate co-curricular experiences on a resume. This session is not available for GEB points. SLS Students: You must refer to your Resume Writing Worksheet for your SLS assignment. You must use your NID and …

    Fall
  • Film Discussion: The Talk: Race in America - Diversity Week

    Online

    Discussion of the documentary, The Talk: Race in America. Please watch the film before the discussion on Alexander Street Press. Register for the discussion at Film Discussion - The Talk: Race in America - Diversity Week 2020 Film Description:The Talk – Race in America is a two-hour film about “the talk” that parents have with their children of color (primarily …

    Fall
  • Authorship, Credit and Collaborative Scholarship - CORE (Recurring Event)

    Online

    This workshop will help to clarify rules governing authorship of peer-reviewed publications, with particular focus on archival journals. We will identify issues and decision making with respect to authorship through the instructor’s personal experiences and example case studies. Students must register for this workshop through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success. Students will receive a …

    Fall
  • Koru Class (Recurring Event)

    Virtual: Online

    Koru is a mindfulness class designed specifically for young adults teaching meditation as well as stress management skills. The class meets for 90 minutes once a week for four weeks over the zoom platform. The class size is limited to 12 students and includes access to the required book, “The Mindful Twenty-Something” and the Koru meditation app. Tuesday, 9/1- 9/22 …

    Fall
  • Asking for a Friend

    Zoom - TBA: Zoom

    October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and UCF Victim Services will be hosting an Intimate Partner Abuse Educational Workshop Series. Every Wednesday at 3:00 PM in October we will be hosting educational workshops via zoom that will focus on topics related to intimate partner abuse and how it can affect students, faculty, and staff at UCF. Each series will have …

    Fall
  • Judicial Council Meeting (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Weekly Judicial Council meetings to disucss internal business. 

    Fall
  • FTCE Mathematics Workshop 6

    Online - Zoom

    Competency 4: Data/Probability Graph Interpretations Normal Distribution Probability Inferring Conclusions Based on Data The workshop will be conducted via Zoom, click the link below. Zoom FTCE Math Workshop 6

    Fall
  • Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

    https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rdO-sqToqHNLDKqdMHR3zYxiMHgHSkO8G

    Employers will provide career advice to students/alumni and discuss how their companies promote diversity and inclusion through hiring practices, employer knowledge groups, and service to the community. Sponsored by: UCF Career Services and Multicultural Academic Support Services (MASS)

    Fall