Friday, November 19, 2021

  • Veterans Month at UCF: Veterans History Interview Days

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 349D: 349D and Virtual

    The UCF Community Veterans History Project (VHP) is proud to partner with The Daughters of the American Revolution, William P. Duval Chapter to preserve the stories and experiences of women veterans. Throughout the month of November, VHP will host several “Veterans History Interview Days” to collect, preserve and honor these women as well as other Florida veterans.  Oral history interviews …

    Fall
  • Emotional Intelligence - PER205 (Faculty & Staff Only)

    Virtual

    This workshop is being presented in TWO virtual sessions, Nov. 9 and Nov. 23, 2:00-4:00PM. Participants must attend BOTH sessions to receive course credit. Topics include: Key elements of self-awareness, and why they are important to success Essential social skills for workplace application Ways to improve your level of emotional intelligence The science behind an optimistic mental attitude Strategies for …

    Fall
  • IEW - Supporting International Education through Global Collections

    John C. Hitt Library

    To celebrate the International Education Week, the UCF libraries will showcase an international book display from Nov 15-19, 2021, featuring books by international authors and books highlighting global themes and issues.

    Fall
  • Graduate Weekly Writing Group (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall and Virtual

    The Unversity Writing Center invites graduate students to a weekly write-in group. This is a dedicated time for graduate students to focus on writing assignments, dissertations, research, or other projects. This is an in-person event held in Trevor Colbourn Hall 109. Participants should come at the start of the event, and stay the entire time. Starting October 8, there will …

    Fall
  • SVAD In-Person Info Session & Tour (Recurring Event)

    Visual Arts Building: 111: 111

    We're offering in-person information sessions and tours again! Interested in studying visual arts at UCF? Join us for a in-person information session!Our SVAD Advising team will give an overview of the programs offered in UCF's School of Visual Arts and Design (SVAD) during this virtual information session. A short Q&A session will follow the presentation toward the end. After the info …

    Fall
  • Fall 2021 BFA Exhibition (Recurring Event)

    VAB: UCF Art Gallery

    The Fall 2021 BFA Exhibition provides the opportunity for undergraduate students majoring in book arts, ceramics, drawing, experimental animation, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture to share their research and artistic practice.  Exhibition Dates: November 18 - December 7 Opening Reception: Thursday, Nov. 18 from 5-7 p.m. Register HereNeed help registering? Contact the UCF Box Office: 407.823.1500 Additional programming and virtual exhibition …

    Fall
  • Decentralized coordination of on/off consumer loads to provide energy storage service to the power grid

    Research 1: 101

    Abstract: As we move away from fossil fuels and toward intermittent renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, inexpensive energy storage technologies are required. An alternative to batteries – which are quite expensive – is “smart loads”, such as air conditioners equipped with computation and communication capability. With appropriate software, the power consumption of air conditioners -- and many …

    Fall
  • IEW - UCF Global's "Giving Thanks" Picnic Celebration

    UCF Global: Memory Mall

    UCF Global will be hosting a picnic lunch on the Friday of International Education Week to take a moment and give thanks. This will be an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to engage in conversation and celebrate the holiday season with food, fun and activities. We encourage you to bring your own blankets, chairs, and picnic lunch. Pop Parlour …

    Fall
  • CECS Virtual Faculty Research Talks

    Virtual

    The UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science's Zoom-cast series is live-streamed every Friday from noon to 1 p.m., offering talks by CECS faculty and a live-chat Q&A.  Targeted to faculty, scientists and potential industry and government partners, all are invited to Zoom-in and hear presentations by UCF’s engineering and computer science faculty who explain their cutting-edge, pioneering research endeavors. These talks …

    Fall
  • UCF Fall 2021 Virtual Education Career Fair

    Virtual

    UCF Fall 2021 Virtual Education Career Fair November 19, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST The Education Career Fair will take place via Handshake’s virtual platform. Getting Started: How to Participate in the Virtual Fair Why do I have to sign up in advance? Recruiters may have limited availability, so appointments are first-come, first-served. In order to meet with employers and sign …

    Fall
  • UCF Architecture Info Session

    Virtual

    Interested in studying architecture at UCF? Join us for this informational presentation about the program, application details, pin-up process, a Q & A session and more! Director of Architecture, Allen Watters and Architecture Advisor, Melissa Choinski will lead the presentation.For more information in advance of this session, visit: svad.cah.ucf.edu/academics/architecture/

    Fall
  • Violence Prevention Certificate Series: Cares (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Let’s Be Clear is offering a series of virtual and in person leadership opportunities through our Violence Prevention Certificate Series to teach students how to support and care for fellow Knights. This series of workshops provides students with an understanding of topics related to interpersonal violence, Title IX, safety, and how to connect students who may be impacted. Students who …

    Fall
  • IEW - Internships Abroad: Steps to Interning Abroad for Credit

    Virtual

    This session hosted by Experiential Learning, will show students the benefits and process to interning abroad, and seeking credit for their internship. Examples will be shared of past student experiences with partner programs.

    Fall
  • MAE Seminar Series — Bioderived Ethers as Diesel Blendstocks

    ENG II: Room 103

    Join the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering for the next installment of the fall Seminar Series. Robert McCormick of the National Renewable Energy Lab will be the guest speaker. All UCF faculty and graduate students are welcome to attend. 

    Fall
  • IEW - ISA Language Exchange

    UCF Global: 122

    Join the International Student Association to learn about different countries around the world and practice Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, and some other languages!

    Fall
  • UCF Chamber and Symphony Orchestra Concert (Recurring Event)

    St. Lukes Lutheran Church

    The UCF Chamber Orchestra performs at 6 p.m. followed by the UCF Symphony Orchestra at 7 p.m. This concert is part of the St. Luke's Concert Series. Free admission, no ticket required. Program BACH: Ach Gott, wie manches Herezleid "Preserve my faith from error free" from Cantata 3 R. SCHUMANN: Manfred Overture, Op. 115  R. STRAUSS: Horn Concerto No. 1, …

    Fall
  • Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil

    UCF Reflecting Pond

    Transgender Day of Remembrance is a day to memorialize those whose lives were taken due to transphobia. Join the Multicultural Student Center and LGBTQ+ Services at the Reflecting Pond at 6pm on Friday, November 19th for a vigil that will honor and commemorate the individual's whose lives were taken this year. 

    Fall
  • UCF Volleyball vs. Temple

    The Venue

    The UCF volleyball team will host Temple at The Venue on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. Visit https://ucfknights.com/sports/womens-volleyball for more information.

    Fall
  • Composition Recital (Recurring Event)

    Rehearsal Hall: Auditorium

    Music composition students of professor Alex Burtzos present performances of original musical compositions. Free admission, no ticket required.

    Fall
  • Spotting & Falling Techniques Climbing Class

    UCF Climbing Tower

    An essential skill for the boulderer, knowing how to fall properly and how to spot a climber can greatly reduce the chance of an injury. Instructors will demonstrate proper falling techniques and provide the guidance and time to practice spotting other climbers. This class typically employs a few fun activities as well.

    Fall
  • Welcome to the Moon and Other One Acts (Recurring Event)

    Theatre UCF: Black Box: TH 6

    This is a collection of six separate stories of people reaching out to find love, old and new, blending humor, poetry and truth into each story. The Red Coat embodies the overwhelming feeling of new love, following two high school teenagers outside of a party in the Bronx. Down and Out captures a riveting moment between the Poet and his Love who saves his …

    Fall
  • Flying Horse Big Band Concert (Recurring Event)

    NSC Auditorium: NSC 101

    The Flying Horse Big Band performs their inaugural on-campus concert for the 2021–22 academic year. This event will feature a wide variety of music and a band full of talent! Tickets: $20.00 General Admission, $10.00 Student/UCF ID Purchase tickets for Oct. 15: https://ci.ovationtix.com/34486/performance/10855269?performanceId=10855269 Purchase tickets for Nov. 19: https://ci.ovationtix.com/34486/performance/10830626?performanceId=10830626

    Fall