Wednesday, February 19, 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
  • Join the Fun: Engineers Week 2020

    L3Harris Engineering Center

    Love your smart phone, driving a car, watching TV, online shopping, electricity, clean water, to name a few? If so, thank an engineer! Join the UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science as we celebrate Engineers Week – Monday, Feb. 17 to Friday Feb. 21 – with a variety of free events on UCF's main campus to showcase that just …

    Fall
  • Leadership Week 2020

    UCF Student Union

    The LEAD Scholars Academy invites you to a week of empowering events that highlight leadership, service and social change. Leadership Week is coordinated by the LEAD Scholars Academy and supported by the UCF Student Government Association and numerous offices and departments throughout the university. It is a week of lectures, programs, events, and workshops intended to educate the campus community. …

    Fall
  • CANCELED: Well-Being Challenge (Recurring Event)

    RWC@Downtown: Group Exercise Studio

    Join a team of motivated individuals and get ready to become your healthiest self. The Downtown Well-Being challenge will encompass all areas of wellness and help you practice healthy habits that you can apply all year long. Register here: o https://bit.ly/2r05t1m

    Fall
  • Have Some Fun: Engineers Fair to Celebrate E-Week 2020

    L3Harris Engineering Center

    Ready to have some fun? The Engineers Fair is the flagship event of Engineers Week 2020 on UCF's main campus, hosted by the UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science. Stop by the Harris Engineering Center and Engineering II on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and take part in many interactive games and activities, including water bottle …

    Fall
  • Appreciation at Work-Is That a Thing? - Presenter: Chantel Carter

    Student Union: Sand Key Meeting Room (Room 220)

    Showing and receiving appreciation at work can be a foreign concept for many people. Businesses, companies, and institutions are suffering because their employees (at all levels) don't feel appreciated. Gary Chapman and Paul White have identified the Languages of Appreciation in their book titled "The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People." This workshop will …

    Fall
  • Tell Your Story: Professional Identity and the Art of the Elevator Pitch - Presenters: Lindsay Rushworth & Marelize Roets

    Student Union: Egmont Key Meeting Room (Room 224)

    In the landscape of today's job market and graduate school application process, it is important for students to be able to create a good first impression of themselves by articulating their professional identity and their objectives concisely. This workshop provides students with an opportunity to tell their story by creating an elevator pitch-a clear, brief message that communicates who you …

    Fall
  • Non-Tenure Earning Faculty Community Meeting

    Teaching Academy: 130

    Our interdisciplinary non-tenure earning (NTE) community drives our UCF Collective Impact while developing and retaining NTE faculty. Monthly forums provide NTE faculty professional and leadership development and peer support. All NTE faculty have an open invitation to join us monthly. You may choose an action team or you may choose to network with your NTE colleagues regarding best practices or …

    Fall
  • DirectConnect to UCF® Degree Expo Spring 2020

    UCF Valencia Osceola Center: Building 4, 1sr Floor (Courtyard)

    Come join us for the DirectConnect to UCF® Degree Expo and explore UCF majors! The Degree Expo is for students who want to learn more about making an effortless transition to UCF. Explore degree options, resources, and experience what our DirectConnect to UCF® partnership has to offer you. It will be a fun-filled event with food and prizes! FREE Pizza …

    Fall
  • Leadership Think Tank - Presenter:Dr. Haley Winston

    Student Union: 224: Egmont Key Meeting Room

    Are you contemplating the words we use to describe civic engagement (e.g. citizenship, political, civic)? Are some ambiguous or tarnished by public perception? In this Think Tank Session, we will investigate these words and the challenges that we face by using or avoiding them. We will guide you through the spiritual practice of havruta to help us analyze perceptions of …

    Fall
  • The Interview Skills You Haven't Thought About - Presenter: Sean Foley

    Student Union: Sand Key Meeting Room (Room 220)

    In this presentation, attendees will learn about how they can prepare, execute, and follow-up in the interview process with unconventional techniques.

    Fall
  • CFHLA Meet and Greet - Hyatt Regency 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: Research discussion with Dr. Qian Hu on “Interorganizational Coordination under Stress: Evidence from Emergency Management Network Research.”

    Downtown Campus: DPAC 455

    SPRING 2020 CPNM Research Seminar Series Dr. Qian Hu will present her paper, co-authored with Dr. Jungwon Yeo and Dr. Naim Kapucu, entitled “Interorganizational Coordination under Stress: Evidence from Emergency Management Network Research.” In this paper, they synthesize existing literature on emergency management networks, identify research gaps, and provide practical recommendations for emergency management practice. Following the discussion on her …

    Fall
  • B.L.A.C.K. Institute

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    The 2020 B.L.A.C.K. (Building Leaders And Connecting Knights) Institute creates a safe space to connect with professionals and peers. Topics & Activities: Shopping for a Therapist While Black, Interactive Dance Experience, Group Discussions, Q&As, and more. Please Register at http://bit.ly/BlackInstitute2020

    Fall
  • Application Day

    UCF Sanford/Lake Mary UP Bldg.: Room 1205

    Need help applying to UCF? The deadline for Summer admission is March 11. Stop by for assistance and to ensure you have everything you need before submitting your application

    Fall
  • Emotional Intelligence and the Transformative Leader - Presenter: Dr. Darrell Johnson

    Student Union: Egmont Key Meeting Room (Room 224)

    The importance of emotional intelligence in the business, company, and/or organization has emerged in recent years the effectiveness of organizations are invariably linked to a leaders attentiveness and practice of emotional intelligence on a consistent basis. As leaders are often the main figure in organizations, leadership style and the level of emotional intelligence will surely influence the capacity of an …

    Fall
  • MSN: Nurse Educator Information Session

    Zoom Call: Meeting ID: 824 162 945

    Is Professional Development One of Your Resolutions?Attend this information session to learn more about the application process and how to improve your chances for admission. You will also have the opportunity to meet with graduate advisors, nursing faculty and current graduate students.Recently ranked among the nation's 25 best online graduate nursing programs by U.S. News & World Report, we make …

    Fall
  • CANCELED: Title IX and Benefits of Reporting- Violence Prevention Workshop Series (Recurring Event)

    RWC: 249

    Learn more about UCF's Let's Be Clear campaign and Title IX at the University, as well as rescources at our university. Become a more active UCF community member by taking initiative and enhancing one's civic responsibilities. Participants will leave this workshop feeling more comfortable reporting Title IX issues, have a greater knowledge of reporting options, and will have gained enhanced …

    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
  • 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
  • Non-Tenure Earning Faculty Community Meeting

    Teaching Academy: 130

    Our interdisciplinary non-tenure earning (NTE) community drives our UCF Collective Impact while developing and retaining NTE faculty. Monthly forums provide NTE faculty professional and leadership development and peer support. All NTE faculty have an open invitation to join us monthly. You may choose an action team or you may choose to network with your NTE colleagues regarding best practices or …

    Fall
  • LGBTQ+ Domestic Violence

    Student Union: Garden Key Meeting Room (Room 221)

    Join us as we discuss and bring awareness to domestic violence within the LGBTQ+ community.

    Fall
  • CCIE Graduate School Open House at UCF Main Campus

    Morgridge International Reading Center

    Considering graduate school? We offer a variety of graduate programs aligned with your professional interests and educational goals. So join us to explore our college's graduate programs and learn how they advance student careers at our Graduate School Open House. At the open house, speak with program representatives, learn about grants and scholarships, hear from current students and faculty, and …

    Fall
  • Grad School Open House: College of Community Innovation and Education

    Morgridge International Reading Center

    RSVP today for the date and location that works best for you: Main Campus: Wednesday, February 19 at the Morgridge International Reading Center Drop by between 3:30-6:30 p.m. Downtown Campus: Wednesday, February 26 at Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 106 Drop by between 4-6 p.m. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The UCF College of Community Innovation and Education invites you to our upcoming Graduate …

    Fall