Thursday, April 09, 2020

  • 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
  • Women First at UCF Project

    John C. Hitt Library: main floor

    The Women First at UCF Project is a collaboration between Dr. M. C. Santana (Women’s and Gender Studies), Dr. Robert Cassanello (History), Mary Rubin, Eli Jimenez, and Christopher Saclolo (Special Collections & University Archives). In this interdisciplinary project, the exhibit team envisioned documenting the legacy of women who occupied a rank, position or graduation as first in their field. Our …

    Fall
  • Drum Your Stress Away! (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    Experience the power of music to help you lower stress, increase relaxation skills, build intrapersonal support and discover your personal rhythm. In this workshop, you will use drums to express yourself by engaging in an evidence-based program to increase overall wellness. Come to one, two, or all three workshops. No musical experience necessary and drums will be provided. CAPS workshops …

    Fall
  • Virtual Information Session, BSN degree (via ZOOM) (Recurring Event)

    Online

    For Zoom Details and to Pre-register for this Virtual Information Session, visit http://ucfnursing.eventbrite.com 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 …

    Fall
  • Safe Zone: Advocates (Recurring Event)

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Safe Zone Advocates training is the second in the series and was created to further individual knowledge and understanding of LGBTQ+ issues. The training is geared toward helping attendees explore, identify, and expose cultural biases and acquire skills necessary for advocating for marginalized populations. Participants who complete both trainings (LGBTQ+ 101 and Safe Zone Advocates) are designated as Safe Zone …

    Fall
  • Safe Zone Series: Advocates -- DIV241

    Barbara Ying Ctr. Room 140--CMMS 81

    The Safe Zone Advocates training is the second in the series and was created to further individual knowledge and understanding of LGBTQ+ issues. The training is geared toward helping attendees explore, identify, and expose cultural biases and acquire skills necessary for advocating for marginalized populations. Participants who complete both trainings (LGBTQ+ 101 and Safe Zone Advocates) are designated as Safe …

    Fall
  • CANCELED: Government Contract Compliance: Does Your Company Comply?

    Florida SBDC at UCF

    Ed Kinberg of Stewart Law, will provide an in-depth review of many of the aspects of government contracting compliance – proposal compliance, accounting system compliance, procurement systems compliance, cybersecurity security, and other compliance issues. The federal government has had over 230 years to figure out how to buy goods and services from your business and they capture the many requirements …

    Fall
  • Presentation Skills - Online

    Online

    Does the idea of giving a presentation freak you out? I have good news and bad news. Bad news – presentations are unavoidable in your courses and in your future career path. Good news – presentation skills are something you can easily improve! This 45-minute session will provide some tips, tricks, and ideas for how to become a better presenter. …

    Fall
  • Learn Quechua! (Free Incan language classes) (Recurring Event)

    Online

    These sessions will be held online. Free Quechua classes at UCF UCF offers free classes in basic Quechua, taught by Department of Modern Languages & Literatures instructor Ms. Norma Ledesma. With an emphasis on Quechua vocabulary and expressions related to medicine, food, and travel, these classes will give students a lively, robust introduction to the language of the Inca Empire, …

    Fall
  • Self-Compassion (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    Offering oneself the gift of compassion is fundamental for health and wellness. For various reason this is something that many of us struggle with. This workshop explores the topic of self-compassion and how to be more compassionate toward oneself. 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: Lunch and Learn with an Employer (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Lunch and Learn with an Employer. Lunch will be provided. RSVP via Handshake https://app.joinhandshake.com Spring 2020 Lunch & Learn Schedule: 1/22- OCPS - Impressing the Recruiter (1pm - 2pm) 1/27- RSM - Prepare for the Career Expo 2/5- Cintas - Transferable Skills 2/11- Liberty Mutual- Walking in Your Purpose 2/26- Boosterthon - You Have The Job, Now What? 3/4- Addition …

    Fall
  • UCF MBA Online Admission Chat

    Virtual Event

    This virtual admission event will present details about UCF's four MBA options, application process and admission requirements. Participants have the opportunity for Q&A with admission staff following the presentation. RSVP required: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/mba0409

    Fall
  • CANCELED: Turn Your Poster Into A Publication

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 201

    Presented by the UCF Undergraduate Research Journal, this workshop will help you take a research poster and prepare the work for a manuscript submission to the UCF URJ (www.URJ.ucf.edu). No RSVP required. All workshops are first come, first serve unless otherwise noted. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ ucf.edu)

    Fall
  • Virtual Career Lab: Resumes (Recurring Event)

    Virtual Event

    Join us online during this WORKING lab hour to learn how to effectively create or update your resume! You will not only learn best strategies, but you will be applying it all at the same time with the help of a career counselor. Walk away knowing that you have begun crafting a winning resume! View available Virtual Career Labs in …

    Fall
  • Online: Peace Corps 101 (Recurring Event)

    Online

    Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture, learn a new language, and have the experience of a lifetime. Join us at this virtual information session to learn about Volunteer experiences, ask questions about service, and gain tips to guide you through the application process. Zoom Meeting ID: 690 547 413 Topic: …

    Fall
  • CANCELED: Joust New Venture Competition Finals

    FAIRWINDS Alumni Center

    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
  • 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
  • Developing Your Statement Of Purpose - ZOOM Workshop

    Online

    The statement of purpose is a key part of your graduate school application. This workshop will provide tips and insight on developing a strong statement of purpose. Zoom: please sign up for workshops by going to https://aap.ucf.edu/grad/workshops/

    Fall
  • CANCELED: Express Pop Pilates (Recurring Event)

    UnionWest 2nd floor, RWC @ Downtown

    POP Pilates is a Group Exercise fusion class thatincorporates strength, cardio, and dance into a choreographed, mat-based, and Pilates inspired workout!

    Fall
  • CANCELED: Barre (Recurring Event)

    UnionWest 2nd floor, RWC @ Downtown

    Come enjoy a balletinspired total body strength workout using a combination of basic ballet and fitness movements. No dance experience necessary!

    Fall
  • CANCELED: Lower Upper Blast (Recurring Event)

    UnionWest 2nd floor, RWC @ Downtown

    Glutes, quads, hamstrings, abductors / adductors, and calves! Focus on the muscular endurance of your upper body including your chest, back, deltoids, biceps and triceps. Feel the burn in this 45 minute class.

    Fall
  • Heartfulness Meditation (Recurring Event)

    NSC: 102: 102

    Want to unwind, relax, and tune into your heart? Join us for a Heartfulness meditation session! We will meet weekly in NSC 102 from 7-8 PM for a meditation session and discussion, often with a relevant article, book excerpt, or YouTube video. All are welcome, and no experience is needed. There will be chairs available to sit on, but you …

    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