Monday, February 24, 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
  • Joust New Venture Competition Applications Due

    Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership: BA1,135

    The Joust New Venture Competition presented by Viatek celebrates the entrepreneurial efforts of student starters across our campus, introduces them to community leaders, and provides key resources to help launch their ventures. The top four ventures will earn up to $75,000 in cash and essential business services provided by some of our region’s most forward-thinking sponsors and donors. The Joust …

    Fall
  • Brian Thomas - Learning the Music Festival Industry

    Rosen College of Hospitality Management: Darden Auditorium

    This event is part of the Rosen College Professional Internship Leadership Workshop Series, and it counts towards Internship I requirements. 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
  • A conversation with Jonathan H. Marks: The Perils of Partnership

    Global UCF: Room 101

    Join UCF's Center for Ethics for a conversation with author Jonathan H. Marks about his book, The Perils of Partnership, and about the ethics of public/private partnerships. Jonathan H. Marks is director of the Bioethics Program at Pennsylvania State University, and affiliate faculty in law, philosophy, public policy, and international affairs. He is also a barrister and academic member of …

    Fall
  • Mindfulness Monday (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, require no sign-up, and space is provided on a first-come-first-serve basis to currently enrolled students.

    Fall
  • CANCELED: Restorative Yoga (Recurring Event)

    UnionWest 2nd floor, RWC @ Downtown

    This class will begin with deep stretching and restorative yoga poses,then finish with a guided meditation focusing on relaxing the body and drawing attention within. You will leave feeling great!

    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
  • 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
  • The Graduate School Application Process

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 201

    For students who are 1-2 semesters from applying, get the details from Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) on the application process for graduate school. You’ll be able to fully prepare for the application process after this session. This workshop is in our “Applying” stage, which means that you’ll learn the details about the application process. No RSVP Required. Questions? Contact aap@ucf.edu …

    Fall
  • Diversity Certificate Series, Module 4 -- DIV288

    Barbara Ying Ctr. Room 140--CMMS 81

    Module -- Ability, Accessibility, and Age This four-module program is designed as an introductory overview series of workshops to provoke thought with respect to diversity in general, and more specifically, with respect to several important dimensions of diversity. Participants must attend all four modules to receive completion certificate.

    Fall
  • Power Lifting Workshop (Recurring Event)

    RWC@Downtown

    Join us for the RWC Powerlifting Workshop, meeting on February 24th, 25th, and 26th. This workshop with be part lecture and part practical. Each day will focus on one of the three competition lifts. The schedule is as follows: 02/24: Squat 02/25: Bench 02/26: Deadlift This workshop is designed to benefit both those who are experienced and looking to further …

    Fall
  • La Tavola Italiana - Italian conversation hour (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 351

    UCF Italian students, meet with us for an online Italian conversation hour....improve your Italian communication skills & meet new friends. Sponsored by La Societá Italiana UCF. Join at https://ucf.zoom.us/j/4509355985

    Fall
  • CANCELED: Circuit Training (Recurring Event)

    UnionWest 2nd floor, RWC @ Downtown

    This circuit style class provides a full body work out, using limited equipment. It includes a wide variety of exercise techniques, such as cardiovascular work, strength training, and plyometrics.

    Fall
  • CANCELED: Express Total Body Blast (Recurring Event)

    UnionWest 2nd floor, RWC @ Downtown

    In just 30-minutes, each workout targets your chest, back, shoulders, and arms with weights, bands, or body weight, while strengthening your legs and glutes with power moves, plyometrics, and more! Core work trains your body for functional stability, and you will be energized to push harder with killer music, friendly competition, and encouraging, motivated people ready to “Bring It” to …

    Fall
  • CANCELED: Power Yoga (Recurring Event)

    UnionWest 2nd floor, RWC @ Downtown

    A faster paced yoga class that will challenge the body and the mind. This class will get your heart beating, as well as offer strength based poses. Variations will be offered for all levels. The room may be heated.

    Fall