Thursday, October 29, 2020

  • Benefits Open Enrollment (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    The state's annual open enrollment period for eligible employees to change insurance benefits options begins on Monday, October 19th at 8 a.m. and ends Friday, November 6th at 6 p.m. EST. This year, information will be delivered through webinars, recordings, and supporting provider materials through Friday, October 30th. There will be no in-person Benefits Fair this year. Please visit https://hr.ucf.edu/open-enrollment …

    Fall
  • UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science Masters Virtual Open House

    Online

    Join Faculty and Staff from UCF's College of Engineering and Computer Science to learn about the following Master's Programs:Aerospace Engineering (M.S.A.E.)Biomedical Engineering (M.S.)Civil Engineering (M.S.C.E., M.S.)Computer Engineering (M.S.Cp.E.)Computer Science (M.S.)Data Analytics (M.S.)Digital Forensics (M.S.)Electrical Engineering (M.S.E.E.)Engineering Management (M.S.E.M.)Environmental Engineering (M.S.Env.E., M.S.)Healthcare Systems Engineering (M.S.)Industrial Engineering (M.S.I.E., M.S.)Materials Science and Engineering (M.S.M.S.E.)Mechanical Engineering (M.S.M.E.)System Engineering (M.S.S.E.)Travel and Technology Analytics (M.S.)During the …

    Fall
  • CECS Fall 2020 Graduate Open House: Ph.D. Session

    Virtual

    Interested in getting your Ph.D.? Don’t miss the UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science’s Graduate Open House Day! Meet college faculty and staff, and learn about new and classic academic programs. These sessions are designed with you in mind. This is a perfect opportunity to learn about our college and get answers to your most important questions as a …

    Fall
  • Career Fair Fall 2020 - Oct 29, 2020

    Rosen College of Hospitality Management

    The fall 2020 Career Fair is October 29, 2020, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Due to coronavirus COVID-19, the fall 2020 Career Fair will be a virtual event. Students and Alumni REGISTER NOW! As our Career Fair is Virtual this year, there is a two-step process to ensure you set meetings with employers of your choice. Once you have registered for …

    Fall
  • 2020 Faculty Exhibition: Artist Panels & Art History Presentations (Recurring Event)

    Zoom: https://ucf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Np0xHsc-REu1WTYVfwemYg

    Hosted as part of the online programming for the 2020 Faculty Exhibition. A series of artist talks and two art history presentations will be online this year. Each will be moderated and include a Q&A session.  Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 10-11 a.m. *New Time!*Art History Presentation: Building the World of Tomorrow: Disability, Eugenics, and Sculpture at the 1939 New York World’s Fair” …

    Fall
  • E&A Committee (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    E&A, the Elections and Appointment Committee is one of the four Internal Committees in the Legislative Branch. The E&A Committee’s job is to oversee the rules and procedures of a Student Government Election, which is found in Title VI: The Election Statues. Additionally, the committee also presides over the appointment process, where appointees must attend a hearing within the committee …

    Fall
  • Selecting Journals to Publish Your Research – Online (Recurring Event)

    Online

    How do you decide which journals are the best fit for your article? Learn about criteria to consider when planning where to submit your work for publication and factors like acceptance rates, audience, open access, and more. Students must register for this workshop through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success. Students will receive a link …

    Fall
  • Racial Trauma Healing

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    Description to be provided. 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
  • James Weldon Johnson Lecture Series - Black Lives Lunch and Learn: UCF Alumni and Graduate Students on Race and Democracy

    Virtual

    Join UCF alumni and graduate students in a virtual lunch and learn during this critical time in our country's history. Recent graduates and students from the History Department and Interdisciplinary Studies will share a series of short research presentations on racism and democracy in America. Presented by the UCF Africana Studies program in partnership with UCF Interdisciplinary Studies, the session …

    Fall
  • School of Teacher Education Graduate Virtual Open House

    Online

    Join faculty and staff members from UCF's School of Teacher Education to learn more about exciting graduate programs in:Early Childhood Development and EducationElementary EducationExceptional Student Education Art Education Reading EducationEnglish Language Arts EducationK-8 Mathematics and Science Education Social Science EducationMathematics EducationScience EducationInitial Teacher Professional Preparation Register to attend.

    Fall
  • Reframing Empathy with Danya Shea

    Zoom: Meeting ID: 366 920 1749

    Allow yourself to stay motivated with being in entrepreneurship. Learn how to develop essential skills and attributes to be successful within your designated industry. Empathy is in demand now more than ever, but do you know how you develop and express empathy? Danya Shea will discuss empathy as a skill (rather than a moral imperative), how to develop it (yes, you …

    Fall
  • Getting Started in Undergraduate Research (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Are you interested in learning more about research? Not sure where to start or how to navigate all the programs available? This workshop will discuss how to expand your academic experience through undergraduate research. 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
  • Practical Considerations in Preparing for the Financing or Sale of Your Business (Webinar)

    Online

    Presented by Terence F. Brennan, Esq., Brennan Legal Group PLLC  The presentation provides an overview of the practical legal, organizational, transactional, and intellectual property issues that commonly arise in the context of angel and venture capital financings and change of control transactions. The presentation will focus on highlighting the often overlooked preparatory organizational and due diligence issues in investment and …

    Fall
  • Candidate Open Forum: Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance

    Virtual

    The campus community is invited to attend an open forum, on Oct. 29, 2020, at 2:30 p.m., to hear from Gerald Hector, a finalist candidate for the position of Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance at UCF. Forum participants will be able to ask questions and provide comments using the virtual meeting's Q&A and chat features. Mr. Hector currently …

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

    https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/536345

    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
  • A Practical Guide to Preventing Plagiarism – ELECTIVE

    Online

    This session will outline ethical writing guidelines and define commonly found plagiarism practices. The student will gain an understanding on how to prevent plagiarizing another person’s work and learn the proper use of citations when drafting research papers and journals. Students must register for this workshop through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success. Students will …

    Fall
  • SBA Committee (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    SBA, the Student Body Advocacy Committee is one of the four Internal Committees in the Legislative Branch. The SBA Committee focuses on addressing student needs and campus issues. This is done through lobbying efforts in Tallahassee, our concern form, and Internal Legislation to put the voice of Student Government behind student-led advocacy efforts. For meeting link, please email Chair Desai …

    Fall
  • Mathematical Biology Seminar by Junping Shi (William & Mary): "Phytoplankton competition for nutrients and light in a stratified lake: a mathematical model connecting epilimnion and hypolimnion"

    Zoom: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/91777376704: Zoom Meeting ID: 917 7737 6704

    Professor Junping Shi (College of William & Mary) will speak on "Phytoplankton competition for nutrients and light in a stratified lake: a mathematical model connecting epilimnion and hypolimnion" in the Math Biology Seminar, at 3pm on Thursday October 29th. Below please find the abstract and detailed information regarding his talk.  *************************************** Mathematical Biology Seminar 3pm-4pm, Thursday, Oct 29, 2020 Join …

    Fall
  • Virtual Tower Garden Workshop (Recurring Event)

    Virtual: Online

    Learn fundamental principles of hydroponic gardening as well as how to get involved with sustainable agriculture efforts on campus. A question and answer component will be shared on WHPS Instagram/ Facebook stories throughout the course of the day. Join the workshop at: https://www.instagram.com/healthyknight/

    Fall
  • Faculty Senate Meeting

    https://youtu.be/MD3-bCh28jo

    The Faculty Senate meets in regular session each month during the fall and spring semesters and as necessary during the summer term or as specified by the bylaws of the Senate. Resolutions brought forward by Senate committees or councils are processed during the regular session.

    Fall
  • The Politics of Security in India Virtual Conference (Recurring Event)

    Register for Zoom Webinar

    This conference explores pertinent issues in the areas of international, domestic and human security and provides a forum for leading researchers to discuss politics and security in India. Each session addresses a variety of topics that together provide multiple perspectives on progress and challenges in the politics of security in India. Click here for more information about this conference. October …

    Fall
  • Ethical Decision Making

    Zoom: Meeting ID 985 8638 8122

    Developing Courage in Order to Follow Through on Obligations See something, say something is a popular slogan which encourages individuals to follow through on notifying others regarding something one has seen. Easier said than done. We believe we have the instinct to do something in the face of witnessing something that is wrong. Courage is the cornerstone of saying something. …

    Fall
  • OATS: Enjoy the Outdoors, Affordably

    Zoom: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwlcOyprjwuGNIlP3UZMlOW3o-YjSd5jmJH

    From food to transportation, this OATS will show you cost-effective ways to enjoy the outdoor spaces around you. Program Date: 10/29/2020 Program Time: 4:00-5:00pm Program Location: Zoom Cost: Free Registration: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=46240f84-6332-4d28-8445-84cc19da066d&semesterId=7ff5a89d-3a20-4609-a315-cca04ecedf16 Outdoor Adventure Training Seminars (OATS) are programs intended to teach Knights more about the outdoors. They are taught by Outdoor Adventure Trip Leaders from the Recreation and Wellness Center.

    Fall
  • Judicial Outreach Committee (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Plan outreach events, powerpoints, videos, etc. to present to students on what the Judicial Branch does.

    Fall