Tuesday, February 25, 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
  • Sustainable Training Series - sustainability training for faculty and staff (Recurring Event)

    Please check myUCF registration for up to date loctions

    Sustainability Initiatives is pleased to offer Faculty and Staff the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in sustainability through the Sustainable Training Series. You can pursue the STS certificate or select training sessions individually. With peers from across campus, you’ll deepen your sustainability skillset and learn how these concepts are related and can be applied to our work at UCF. …

    Fall
  • Disney Day Employer Event

    Rosen College of Hospitality Management: Disney Dining Room

    Careers and Internships at the Walt Disney World Resort. *All students are welcome: Entertainment, Event, Hospitality, and Restaurant*

    Fall
  • CANCELED: Violence Prevention Certificate Series Green Dot Training (Recurring Event)

    Student Union

    These Green Dot bystander intervention trainings are specifically for students completing the Violence Prevention Certificate Series. If you are not completing the Violence Prevention Certificate Series and would like to do a Green Dot training please attend one of their general student sessions.

    Fall
  • Museum Professionals Panel

    Nicholson School of Communication: 101

    Four museum professionals from the Cornell Museum of Fine Arts, the Mennello Museum of American Art, and the Orlando Museum of Art will share their work experiences and career path. The panel will be followed by Q & A session. Where: Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSC), Room 101When: Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 10:30-11:45 a.m.This event is sponsored by …

    Fall
  • CFHLA Meet and Greet - Bonnet Creek (Hilton and Waldorf Astoria)

    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
  • Library Research and Literature Review Strategies (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    What strategies are you using to conduct literature searches for your research or projects? This session highlights effective strategies to locate related sources using citation tracking and search strategies, tips to customize Google Scholar, and options to organize sources and stay updated on publications. Please bring a laptop to follow along with the presentation. Consider also attending the related topic, …

    Fall
  • Take Charge Tuesday: Mood Management (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    Sometimes maintaining motivation, concentration, and engagement can be difficult through the semester. Come learn and apply strategies to manage your mood in a healthy way and improve your wellness! CAPS workshops are free, require no sign-up, and space is provided on a first-come-first-serve basis to currently enrolled students.

    Fall
  • Help Us Help You: What do you need from UCF Faculty Excellence?

    Classroom Building 1: 205

    The purpose of this session is to provide faculty with an opportunity to give feedback on their professional development at UCF and offer suggestions on what Faculty Excellence can do to improve their work lives. RSVP

    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
  • Where to Publish: Finding the Right Venue to Publish Your Research (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    How do you decide which journals are the best fit for your manuscript? Are there other potential publishing venues that might be a good fit for your research? This workshop covers criteria to consider when planning where to submit your work for publication. We will look at factors like acceptance rates, audience, indexing, cost to publish, and open access, among …

    Fall
  • Being a Good Research Mentee (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 201

    Feedback is a central part of academic research, but it can be tough to take. This workshop is designed to help students take full advantage of the feedback they receive during the research process, including how to ask for more or different feedback, how to analyze that feedback, and how to improve based on the new information they gain in …

    Fall
  • Entertainment Management Workshop

    Classroom: 213

    TAKING PLACE ON 01/22, 02/25, 03/02 Entertainment Management Internship/Job/Career Workshops Covering jobs, student groups and volunteer opportunities *All students are welcome, Entertainment, Event, Hospitality, and Restaurant* Classroom 213 from 1:30 PM-3:00 PM

    Fall
  • VIRTUAL - LinkedIn Made Easy (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    You've created a LinkedIn profile - now what? Attend this workshop to learn how you can leverage your profile to promote your brand and connect with professionals in your network. Join us online and follow along to update your profile and experiment with LinkedIn resources! Register in advance for this Zoom webinar on 4.7.2020 at: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkduispj0vRG0KW_CFzvQABJ-fpaKXEw

    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
  • 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
  • Couponing 101 (Recurring Event)

    UCF Downtown: DPAC: 455

    Healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. Learn the basics of couponing and save money on grocery items during our Couponing 101 Workshop. Discover how you can get name brand items for less or even free. You will receive coupons and a coupon organizer to get you started.

    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
  • Movie Night: Selma

    Downtown Campus

    Join the Downtown Student Life Board during this Black History Month Movie Night. We will be showing the critically acclaimed historical drama, Selma. this film is based on the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches. Tuesday February 25th at 6pm. Downtown Campus CMB 182B

    Fall