Thursday, February 24, 2022

  • Engineers Week 2022

    Engineering 2 Atrium

    Love your smart phone, driving a car, watching TV, online shopping, electricity, clean water, seeing rocket launches and Mars landings, to name a few? If so, thank an engineer! Join the UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science as we celebrate Engineers Week – Monday, Feb. 21 to Saturday, Feb. 26 – with a variety of free events to showcase …

    Fall
  • 12-Hour State of FL Qualified Supervisor Course (Recurring Event)

    TA 117: TA 117

    Two-day CEU event focused on empowering supervisors of social work student interns and developing more strengths! (Must attend both days to earn CEUs) 12-hour Qualified Supervisor Course required by the State of Florida Dept. of Health for supervising Clinical Social Work Registered Interns AGENDA Thursday, February 24, 2022 7:30-8:00 AM Sign in & Registration (coffee and snacks provided) 8:00 AM …

    Fall
  • 3D Printing Training (Recurring Event)

    CHPS Innovation Center

    This two-day training will cover the basics of 3D printing as part of a grant-sponsored project by the Genius Foundation. No CEU’s will be offered. Presenter:       David Shablak, NRP, CHSOS-A Location:        3280 Progress Drive, Suite 700                        Orlando, FL 32826 Room:          …

    Fall
  • UNITY STAR: Understanding Power and Privilege (DIV 016)

    Virtual

    Understanding Power & Privilege, as facilitated by UCF’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, introduces the constructs of power, privilege, oppression, internalized oppression, and intersectionality and explores their implications for the individual and society. Discussions and activities focus on the following: defining key terms associated with this complex topic reflecting on aspects of individual identity and noting how self-perceptions and the …

    Fall
  • 2022 MFA Exhibition (Recurring Event)

    VAB: UCF Art Gallery

    The exhibition showcases the thesis work of Master of Fine Arts candidates in the Studio Art & Design MFA track at the UCF School of Visual Arts and Design. Opening Reception: Thursday, Feb. 17 from 6-8 p.m. Register HereNeed help registering? Contact the UCF Box Office: 407.823.1500 Additional programming and virtual exhibition links will be coming soon! Insider Tip: Planning to attend all of …

    Fall
  • Get Started in Undergraduate Research Workshop (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Are you interested in learning more about research? Not sure where to start or how to navigate all the programs available? This workshop will discuss how to expand your academic experience through undergraduate research, including how to get started by finding a faculty mentor.  This session is open to all majors. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research …

    Fall
  • Freshman Edition: Build Winning Resumes (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Freshman, how do you craft a winning resume as you begin your academic career? This workshop for freshman students highlights how to incorporate and plan for collegiate co-curricular experiences on a resume. This session is not available for GEB points. SLS Students: You must print and bring with you the Resume Writing Worksheet for your SLS assignment (found in your …

    Fall
  • Setting Goals and Sustaining Motivation

    Virtual

    Setting and achieving goals is essential for a leader to be successful. A variety of challenges can arise in the process of working toward goals. Drawing on theories from goal achievement and positive psychology, this session will address key aspects about the purpose of goals, a model of developing and working toward goals, and factors that impact motivation. Participants will …

    Fall
  • University Writing Center Drafting Lab Open Hours (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 109: Trevor Colbourn Hall 109

    Getting started on a writing assignment, and don’t know where to begin? The Drafting Lab can help! No appointments are required — you can drop in during our open hours and: clarify assignment expectations develop a plan brainstorm ideas or, just spend time writing!  Any and all writers are welcome!

    Fall
  • FreshU Kitchen Cooking Class - by RSVP only (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    Wellness and Health Promotion Services (WHPS) is proud to offer:FreshU Kitchen Cooking Class Get hands on experience in the kitchen and learn how to make delicious, healthy food! You get to eat what you make and take home the leftovers too. Check out our schedule below. All classes take place under the WHPS office awning. This class is open to …

    Fall
  • Cultivating Wisdom: A Primer for All Leaders

    Virtual

    Are you a wise leader? Did you know you don’t have be “old” to be wise? Wise leaders are self-aware, able to distinguish between right and wrong, thoughtful about seeking and upholding truth and justice, and prudent when balancing personal good with the common good. Their wisdom springs from being open-minded, willing to learn from mistakes and life experiences, and …

    Fall
  • Recharge to Charge On - Yoga for Faculty and Staff (Recurring Event)

    Education Complex and Gym

    Relax and unwind with UCF faculty and staff during a free lunchtime yoga session, hosted by the Wellness Research Center from 12:00 to 12:40 p.m. in the Education Complex and Gym, ED176. The session will be led by Beth Stone, a Yoga Alliance certified instructor. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat or beach towel. 

    Fall
  • Amazing Race

    LEAD Lounge: Ferrell Commons 7E Ste 165

    Celebrate this year's Leadership Week by participating in a fun race around campus!

    Fall
  • BATE-PAPO: Portuguese Club Chat (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall

    UCF students: Join us for a chat in Portuguese! Come speak Portuguese with us and improve your proficiency. All levels are welcome. We meet from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., every other Thursday. This is a virtual event. Please contact Ms. Pegoraro for the login information at Evelin.Pegoraro@ucf.edu.

    Fall
  • UCF Application Workshop

    Virtual

    Ready to apply to UCF? Need assistance with completing the UCF Application? Join us for the virtual UCF Application Workshop! Remember, the deadline to apply for Summer 2022 is March 1st.

    Fall
  • Barriers Be Gone Escape Room

    Live Oak Ballroom/Magnolia Room

    Do you know what common barriers prevent access for people with disabilities? Based on the popular escape room game concept, Student Accessibility Services, and Inclusive Education Services challenge teams to be locked in a room full of barriers. If you want to escape to see the light of day once again, you will need to identify and remove the barriers …

    Fall
  • So you want to be a Peer Mentor?

    Virtual

    Thinking about applying to be a LEAD Scholars Peer Mentor? Join us for a panel of current and past LEAD Scholars Academy Peer Mentors who will be answering questions regarding their experience! Panel will be moderated by LEAD Alumna and previous Peer Mentor Kimberly Batres. Meeting ID 994 2710 8857

    Fall
  • Revelation and Reason: Reading and Understanding Holy Writ

    TA 130: TA 130 and Virtual

    Annual Judaic Studies Lecture Series Revelation and Reason: Reading and Understanding Holy Writ In the view of the Rabbinic Sages (ḤaZaL), the written Torah of Moses is eternal. The Oral Torah is the application of the written Torah to forever changing historical situations, continuing to uncover new levels of depth and meaning, thus making new facets of Judaism visible and …

    Fall
  • B.L.A.C.K. Institute- A Conversation on Black Mental Health

    Virtual

    Join us for a virtual panel discussion with Black mental health clinicians on topics including mental health stigma, benefits of therapy, race based traumatic stress, and Black joy. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions and interact during the discussion. 

    Fall
  • LEAD Interactive Library

    Ferrell Commons: 168

    Come access the knowledge and lived experiences of the community by joining us in checking out a "human book" through our library of people to learn about the backgrounds of their lives!

    Fall
  • When And How To Protect Your Ideas -- Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

    Starter Space: 135 BA 1

    Learn how copyrights, patents, and trademarks can be used to promote and protect your innovative ideas. Rebecca Murphy serves as library representative for Orlando’s Patent and Trademark Resource Center, as well as subject librarian for anthropology and psychology, at the UCF Libraries.

    Fall
  • Starter Meetup: When And How To Protect Your Ideas

    BA1 Room 135

    Learn how copyrights, patents, and trademarks can be used to promote and protect your innovative ideas. Rebecca Murphy serves as library representative for Orlando’s Patent and Trademark Resource Center, as well as subject librarian for anthropology and psychology, at the UCF Libraries. Visit https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/K6CVbzHWF25qgkLBtLddfX/Starter-Meetup%253A-When-And-How-To-Protect-Your-Ideas for more information.

    Fall
  • The Role of Emotions in Facing Climate Change

    Virtual

    This talk is part of Ethically Speaking: A UCF Interdisciplinary Series on Contemporary Moral Issues.  Dr. Sarah Jaquette Ray discusses her book, A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety: How to Keep Your Cool on a Warming Planet. The book threads together different aspects of the environmental humanities, including social movement theory, environmental justice, climate psychology, mindfulness, and affect theory, to outline strategies …

    Fall
  • Master of Social Work - Info Mixer (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Overall employment of social workers is projected to increase in the upcoming years. Earning an MSW opens up endless career opportunities in areas like mental health, policy analysis & more! Virtually join faculty and staff from the School of Social Work to learn more about the UCF's Social Work MSW campus-based track.  January 27 (11am-12pm EST) Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/mswt12722 February 24 (4-5pm …

    Fall