Tuesday, February 04, 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
  • Brandee Gaar - Event Management

    Rosen College of Hospitality Management: Darden Auditorium

    This event is part of the Rosen College Professional Internship Leadership Workshop Series. This counts toward Internship II 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
  • FPO234 ePro Requisition Workshop

    Research Pavilion: 302

    This instructor-led, hands-on UCF Financials workshop is intended for requesters who have already created ePro requisitions, and who want additional training, tips and tricks to make that task more efficient. Topics covered include: creating an ePro requisition, creating a multi-line ePro requisition, creating an ePro requisition for travel expenditures, adding comments and attachments, approving ePro requisitions and the workflow process.

    Fall
  • Gaudnekolor Pop by Walter Gaudnek (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery

    GAUDNEKOLOR POP, a solo exhibition by Walter Gaudnek, celebrates the artist’s 50th and final year as a professor in the School of Visual Arts and Design at the University of Central Florida. Walter Gaudnek and his daughter Yve Gaudnek (a current UCF film student) selected works for the exhibition that highlight the use of color in poetic figurative settings between …

    Fall
  • CANCELED: Consent Workshop- Violence Prevention Certificate Series (Recurring Event)

    RWC: 249

    What is consent? How does one ask for consent? In this interactive workshop, participants will gain a better understanding of how consent relates to sexual violence and healthy relationships.

    Fall
  • Virtual Career Lab: Job Search (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 115

    Does the thought of searching for jobs and internships stop you in your tracks? Don't know where to start? Join us online during this WORKING lab hour to learn how to effectively identify employment opportunities to get the job you want! You will not only learn best strategies, but you will be applying it all at the same time with …

    Fall
  • Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia: The New Middle East

    UCF Global: 101

    spiring Powers, Regional Rivals: Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the new Middle Eastby Gönül Tol, David Dumke, EDS Lunch and panel discussion Presented by the UCF Middle Eastern Studies Program Join the authors of a newly published book, Aspiring Powers, Regional Rivals: Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the new Middle East, for a panel discussion over lunch. This event takes …

    Fall
  • Planning Poster Presentations (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    Planning a research poster session? Learn the basics of poster design and tips for editing free PowerPoint poster templates. This session reviews poster elements for layout, graphics, and printing, and includes examples of well-designed posters. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptop to begin creating a poster for hands on practice. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF …

    Fall
  • DirectConnect to UCF® Online Information Session

    Online

    Join us online for an information session on DirectConnect to UCF and learn what guaranteed admission is all about. In this interactive information session ask questions and find out what you need to know to make your transition to UCF easy. Reserve your spot DirectConnect to UCF guarantees admission (consistent with university policy) to UCF with an associate degree (A.A.) …

    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
  • UCF Nursing Information Session, BSN degree (Valenica East) (Recurring Event)

    TBA

    Pre-register for this Information Session HERE UCF’s BSN Information Sessions are designed to help prospective BSN students understand the process and steps for applying to UCF's limited-access, upper-division BSN programs which include the Traditional, Second Degree, and Concurrent options. The online RN to BSN option will also be discussed. Attendees will learn about unique application requirements to practice and learn …

    Fall
  • CANCELED: Preparing a Research Poster (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 201

    This workshop will help undergraduate students gain skills to prepare a poster presentation of your research or creative work. Note: This workshop is for students already working on a research project.

    Fall
  • Completing the Thesis or Dissertation

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    This question and answer session is intended for graduate students in their final term. Prior to attending, students should review the information in the Thesis and Dissertation Webcourse and bring any questions they have to the workshop. Following the workshop, attendees will understand all of the steps needed to complete the thesis or dissertation process. Students must register for all …

    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
  • Thesis or Dissertation Formatting Using Microsoft Word’s Hidden Tools (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    Attend this workshop to learn tips and pitfalls involved with using Microsoft Word to format an electronic thesis or dissertation. Participants will be shown a demonstration of how to use the following Microsoft Word functions: styles for headings and subheadings, captions for figures and tables, page numbering, automatic generation of the Table of Contents and List of Figures/Tables, converting to …

    Fall
  • Interviewing Tips

    TA: 201

    Interviewing Tips Presenter: Mr. Mike Alba, Brevard County Public Schools

    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
  • Evening Hike (Recurring Event)

    Outdoor Adventure Center: RWC 154

    Watch the day fade to dusk while hiking through a peaceful forest. We'll watch the sunset, and then weather permitting, stargaze. Hal Scott Preserve is a beautiful example of Florida's treasured longleaf pine ecosystem featuring gopher tortoises, barred owls, and bobcats. Come enjoy this unique evening hike experience! To register for the trip, please visit the Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) …

    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
  • 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
  • CANCELED: Jazz Chamber Concert Series (Recurring Event)

    Rehearsal Hall: Auditorium

    Due to the university's response to Coronavirus, the event on 3/24 has been cancelled. For more information visit https://www.ucf.edu/safety/coronavirus/. Enjoy a wide variety of jazz repertoire throughout the year from our UCF Jazz Combos and Chamber Groups. These groups of 4-6 players are formed by students across campus and specialize in improvisation. Free, no ticket required

    Fall