Wednesday, March 17, 2021

  • Student Government Elections

    Student Union and Virtual

    This is your chance to vote for your fellow students who will represent you and your best interests. For information about the candidates and offices being elected, visit sg.ucf.edu/branch/election/. Polls will be open on my.ucf.edu, and the Election Commission will have a polling station open at the Student Union.

    Fall
  • "Amalgam" - BFA Exhibition I (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery and Virtual

    Amalgam: BFA Exhibition I provides the opportunity for senior undergraduate students majoring in book arts, ceramics, drawing, experimental animation, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture to share their research and artistic practice. Exhibiting artists: Courtney Alvarez, Jeremie Bates, Raina Bow, Brittani Brown, Serena Bynum, Ella Elliston, Abby Girand, Christina Goldstein, Amanda Kern, Joseph Lee, Gabriel Marino, Michael West McCann, Brooke Ashlinn Morris, Krizia Negron, David A. Organista, Amy Pauli, Shakarr Presley, Chantal Rios, Margeaux Rogers, Sarah Taylor, Lucy West, Savannah Wheaton, and Simona Wiig …

    Fall
  • Criminal Justice Major: CCIE Undergraduate Group Advising Workshop (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Calling all Criminal Justice Majors! Meet virtually with academic advisors (via the Zoom platform) who will share important information and timelines about your major that you need to know. Break-out rooms will be available to meet with an advisor one-on-one. Students will be notified via Knightsmail of Group Advising Workshop login info based on declared major.

    Fall
  • UFF-UCF Spring Consultation

    Virtual

    Representatives from the UFF-UCF chapter will be meeting with Interim Provost Johnson about faculty agenda items.

    Fall
  • Non-tenure Earning Community

    Zoom - NTE community: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/2081589198

    Interdisciplinary Non-Tenure Earning (NTE) Faculty Community monthly forums provide professional and leadership development plus peer support. All NTE faculty are invited to join monthly in Zoom. This time is set aside to mentor/partner with other NTE faculty, to network and share best practices, and to request information. NTE Communities promise to: A set place and time monthly for NTE faculty to partner …

    Fall
  • Judicial Outreach Committee (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Discuss our outreach procedure and provide updates as to what we've worked on. 

    Fall
  • Career Lab (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Not everyone learns by watching a presentation or holding a conversation. Some of us learn by actually doing what we're being taught. If that's you (or even if it isn't...) this lab is for you! Come drop in via ZOOM to learn how to effectively update your resume with the help of a Career Peer Advisor (or two!). During the …

    Fall
  • Coping Through Music

    Virtual

    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 found sounds to express yourself through music to increase overall wellness. CAPS Workshops are designed to address common concerns and help students develop skills to enhance well-being and reduce stress. All CAPS workshops …

    Fall
  • Judicial Council Meeting (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Weekly Judicial Council meetings to provide the full Council with internal updates and discuss business brought before the Council.

    Fall
  • Copyright Basics for Research and Teaching - Online (Recurring Event)

    Online

    Can you use any image you find online in your presentation? Do you need to get permission to use a chart or graphic for your thesis or dissertation? What kinds of rights do you have as an author of a journal article? These are just a few of the questions that we will explore in this session focused on the …

    Fall
  • Internal Rules Committee (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: Charge on Chamber

    Meetings to review and amend Title V statutes and the Judicial Rules of Procedure. 

    Fall
  • Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship: Creating Opportunities In Underserved Markets With Cassi Willard

    Virtual

    Women and minority entrepreneurs often face barriers to startup success. Learn how research, certifications, and connections can help level the playing field.    Cassandra Willard, Esq., is President of the National Association of Women Business Owners – Orlando and Chair of the Advocacy Committee for Orlando Regional Chamber’s All Women Empowered task force.  She is also Chair of the Entertainment, Art & Sports Law section of The Florida Bar, a proud UCF alumni, attorney …

    Fall
  • Le Café Francophone - French Conversation (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Come to the French café to improve your French communication skills and meet new friends. This online activity is for students who want to improve their French skills, and native speakers are welcome (you must have a ucf.edu email address to join). The event is for students with at least an intermediate level of French. It is offered every other …

    Fall
  • Camping 101

    Lake Claire Recreational Area

    Join Outdoor Adventure at Lake Claire  - we’re learning how to camp in the woods, and be the best people we can be outside.  Program Date: 3/17/2021 Program Time: 1:00-2:30pm Program Location: Lake Claire What’s Included: All of our Outdoor Adventure Training Seminars include all necessary gear and supplies for the activity, along with professional teaching by OA Trip Leaders.  …

    Fall
  • Interviewing Strategies, Presented by OCPS

    Virtual

    Learn how to ace the interview and meet employers expectations.

    Fall
  • Non-tenure Earning Community

    Zoom - NTE community: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/2081589198

    Interdisciplinary Non-Tenure Earning (NTE) Faculty Community monthly forums provide professional and leadership development plus peer support. All NTE faculty are invited to join monthly in Zoom. This time is set aside to mentor/partner with other NTE faculty, to network and share best practices, and to request information. NTE Communities promise to: A set place and time monthly for NTE faculty to partner …

    Fall
  • Knight Alliance - Information Session III

    Virtual

    The Knight Alliance Network provides Foster Care alumni students with a healthy transition to become successful students here at UCF. Join us to learn about the Knight Alliance application process and the AOK scholars program. AOK Scholars provides mentoring and financial support for foster youth pursuing post-secondary education. No cost to join in.

    Fall
  • Violence Prevention Certificate Series: Title IX (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Let’s Be Clear is offering virtual 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 relating to interpersonal violence, Title IX, safety, and how to connect students who may be impacted. Students who complete all workshop sessions and a …

    Fall
  • Koru Basic Mindfulness Course (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Koru, a mindfulness course teaching meditation as well as stress management skills, has 4 sections available in Spring of 2021. Section A: 1/26-2/16, Section B: 1/27-2/17, Section C: 3/16-4/6, Section D: 3/17-4/7.Classes in each section are for 90 minutes once a week for 4 weeks over zoom. A free book and app are included. To register, email pamela.mills@ucf.edu

    Fall
  • Faculty Senate Budget and Administrative Committee

    Virtual

    The Budget and Administrative Committee evaluates and recommends policies and procedures concerning university budget with special emphasis on the academic budget.

    Fall
  • Take the Zero - Being OK with B's and C's

    Virtual

    Time to take inventory of our semester goals. Some students may not be happy with where they are grade wise going into the end of the semester. Don’t fall into the mind trap of “now I have to be perfect in order to an A”. These messages and others can lead a student to moving their moral compass to a …

    Fall
  • Mid-Week Mindfulness (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Looking for a more peaceful approach to your week? Come experience a new way of being and learn mindfulness skills. CAPS Workshops are designed to address common concerns and help students develop skills to enhance well-being and reduce stress. All CAPS workshops are offered free to UCF students and you do not need to be clients at CAPS to participate. …

    Fall
  • Acing the Virtual Interview - Webinar (Recurring Event)

    Online

    Employers are currently relying heavily on technology to recruit potential candidates for open positions. Learn about how virtual interviews differ from in-person ones and what you can do to successfully prepare for them and communicate your strengths effectively in an online format. Students must register for this workshop through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success. Students …

    Fall
  • Candid Conversations: The Black Church

    Virtual

    Enjoy a virtual excerpt of the new PBS documentary, The Black Church, followed by a live virtual conversation about the Black Church in Central Florida. Speakers include: Moderator, Dr. Jeff Williamson, Communications Director for Orange County Government Talia Blake, Morning Edition Host, and Reporter, WMFE Dr. Randolph Bracy, Jr., Distinguished Professor of Religion and Dean of the Cornelius & Dorothye Henderson School of …

    Fall