The 2023 Florida Folklore Society annual meeting will take place February 24, 2023. It is a hybrid event, with some portions online and others in person. This year’s theme is: Folklorists at Work and Networking: Approaches to Researching and Promoting Folklore in the Sunshine State and Beyond. There will be two virtual sessions featuring presentations and discussions by former Florida …
FallIt's our favorite week of the year: Engineers Week! Join us as we celebrate with a variety of free events to showcase that just about every modern convenience is possible because of engineers. Learn how to fly a drone, race a carboard boat of your own design, see what projects our students are working on, meet our industry partners in …
FallThe Downtown Campus Library is bringing back one of our most popular programs, Blind Date with a Book! Celebrate Valentine’s Day by finding a match among our eligible books. Each book comes with a dating profile and bookmark. Popular fiction books have all been giftwrapped. No chance to judge a book by its cover here; you have to find the …
Fall(Dis)comfort navigates constructed human experiences, environments, and practices meant to soothe the existential discomfort integral to the lived experience. This exhibition showcases the thesis work of three Master of Fine Arts candidates in the Studio Art & Design MFA track at the UCF School of Visual Arts & Design. Leeann Rae utilizes charcoal and soft pastel to dissect our understanding …
FallAre 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 …
FallThis workshop provides an overview of the different forms of racism, psychological impact of racism, and methods of healing from racial trauma. Participants will engage in experiential activities and discussion centered on race. This workshop is open to all students regardless of racial identity. This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop (WOW) series. …
FallReferring Students of Concern with Rocco Iocco | Feb. 23 | 11 a.m - 12 p.m. | Egmont Key, Room 224 Student Union Ever wonder how or when to refer a student you are concerned about? This interactive workshop will help you learn how to identify students of concern and understand how UCF Cares can help.
FallStarting a writing assignment, and don’t know where to begin? The University Writing Center’s Drop-In Drafting Lab can help! No appointments 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! The Drafting Lab will be unavailable on the following …
FallWellness 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 …
FallLevel Up Your Leadership | Feb 23 | noon-1 p.m. in the Egmont Key, Room 224, Student Union Greetings, adventurers! Join Natalie Torres, a “professional nerd,” in a workshop on how you can use gaming strategies from video games and tabletop RPGs to identify personal values, set goals and achieve daily tasks.
FallThe Executive MBA Virtual Information Session will provide prospective students with important details about the program including curriculum, learning outcomes, schedule, international residency, cohort format, application requirement and admission process. Take this opportunity to meet our EMBA admissions team and ask questions about applying to the program. The EMBA requires a minimum of five (5) year professional work experience.
FallThis virtual admissions event will present important program information for the Master of Science in Management, Integrated Business Track including curriculum, learning outcomes, schedule, cohort format, admission requirements and application process. Take this opportunity to meet our admissions team and Program Director, Carlos Valdez, Ph.D. The MSM Integrated Business Track program is for non-business graduates only.
FallRelax 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.
FallWant to learn about majors that can get you an excellent preparation to start a career in criminal justice, law, health management industry and public administration? The College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) offers a variety of degrees that will set you up in the right path to your dream career. During this presentation you will also learn more …
FallUnleashing Potential: Becoming a Competitive Grad School Applicant | Feb. 23 | 1-2 p.m. | Egmont Key, Room 224, Student Union Interested in graduate school, but not sure how to start preparing? Join facilitator Raquel Toro for information on Academic Advancement Programs, which provides an overview of the pieces of a competitive graduate school applicant. Usually, students with 0-60 credits …
FallThe Student Conduct Board consists of members of the UCF community who serve as hearing officers for formal hearings through the student conduct and student organizational conduct review process. The Student Conduct Board allows students and student organizations the right to be heard by other UCF Community members in cases where they have been charged with violations of the Rules …
FallJOIN US for a conversation on how other transfer students have gotten connected and specific ways that you can enhance your student experience! FEATURING a new campus partner each week. ONLINE or IN-PERSONTrevor Colbourn Hall, 215 All events are from 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. JANUARY12 Off Campus Housing Opportunities 19 Finding YOUR Community as a Transfer Knight26 Achieving Your Academic …
FallAre you interested in completing a fully-funded master's program at Tsinghua University in Beijing? The Schwarzman Scholars program builds a global community of future leaders who will serve to deepen the understanding between China and the rest of the world. A Schwarzman Scholar Representative will be on campus to present on this opportunity and answer questions. All UCF students are …
FallLearn and develop Git techniques for professional collaborative work, including branching, forking, merging, pull requests, rebasing, and reverting. Attendees should have experience creating repositories, making commits, and using GitHub prior to attending this workshop. Presenter(s):Mark Durbin Registration link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9XIRNYgfH2gWIKO Research Computing and Data Workshops SeriesWe are pleased to bring to the UCF Research community a series of workshops on scientific computing …
FallFacilitator: Kavita Sawh Description:Research demonstrates that 90% of the time, our decision-making occurs subconsciously. This means that our brain is forming perceptions and making decisions based on our beliefs, learned knowledge, and lived experiences. Unless we make a conscious choice to explore our decision-making process, our conclusions will often include biases and limit our ability to think outside of the box, …
FallThinking about what is next? Join us and learn what UCF has to offer outside the classroom. Internships Study Abroad Research Graduate School Preparation ...More!
FallExperience the power of music to help you lower stress, increase relaxation skills, and discover your personal rhythm. In this workshop you will learn a variety of musical coping skills. This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop (WOW) series. To learn more about CAPS and other workshops, please visit caps.sdes.ucf.edu.
FallUCF Arboretum: Experiential Learning and Volunteer Opportunities | Feb. 23 | 2-3 p.m. | Arboretum Park, Apollo Circle Get a tour of UCF's Arboretum Park and learn how you can get involved with their educational programs for the community.
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