Wednesday, November 20, 2024

  • Connecting Classrooms: UCF & Russia

    UCF Global: 103

    Our 14-year-strong “Connecting Classrooms” project connects UCF’s intermediate Russian students with Lyceum N7 students in Russia. They’ll be comparing educational styles and perspectives, diving into real-life language practice, and creating cross-cultural understanding. Drop by to witness language learning in action!

    Fall
  • Wesley at UCF Student Lounge (Recurring Event)

    Wesley at UCF: (Previously Limbitless Solutions

    We are open Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. for you to study and relax in our space and enjoy free coffee and tea. 

    Fall
  • Webcourses@UCF Open Lab for Instructors (Recurring Event)

    Digital Learning Center: DLC-217

    Maximize your online teaching success with Webcourses@UCF Support! This Spring, we're thrilled to offer expert technical support through our convenient Open Labs, held on the third Wednesday of each month from 10am to 1pm at the Digital Learning Center, Room 217. Just bring your own device and tap into our wealth of knowledge and resources. Need access to a computer? …

    Fall
  • FREE HIV Rapid Testing Event (Recurring Event)

    Wellness and Health Promotion Services: Building 88 Room 111

    Do you know your status? Stop by Wellness and Health Promotion Services during our Free Rapid HIV Testing event from 10 am - 12 pm to get tested. No appointments necessary - walk-ins are welcome. Take charge of your sexual wellness by taking an HIV test and get your results in 15 minutes or less. Be a Healthy Knight. WHPS …

    Fall
  • Emotional Well-Being for Employees

    Virtual

    This workshop is designed to build awareness about emotional health and its impact on the workplace and provide tools to identify risk factors and other stressors. It is not intended to diagnose or treat mental health issues. It explores what emotional well-being is and the stigma surrounding mental illness. Participants will learn about common signs, symptoms, and behavior changes, resources …

    Fall
  • Acing your Interviews

    CSEL 121 and Virtual

    Whether you're applying for a job, an internship, a graduate assistant position or even graduate school, this workshop will give you the basics of interviewing as well as techniques and skills to ace your interviews. Bring a friend and be ready to get some practice in so you can become a better interviewee!

    Fall
  • Why Russian? A Guest Talk with Dr. Morris

    Trevor Coulborn Hall 201: TCH 201

    Dr. Morris shares his journey with the Russian language and how it changed his life. Perfect for those curious about how studying Russian can shape careers, worldviews, and more. All are welcome!

    Fall
  • Drop-In Drafting Lab (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 109: Trevor Colbourn Hall 109

    Starting 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 …

    Fall
  • Café francophone/French Café (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 358B

    Le café francophone Vous voulez améliorer votre français oral? (Would you like to improve your French speaking skills?) Vous aimeriez connaître des étudiant.e.s qui ont la même passion que vous pour la langue française?(Would you like to meet students who share your passion for the French language?) Bienvenu.e.s au café francophone! Venez échanger avec vos collègues étudiant.e.s dans une ambiance …

    Fall
  • Executive MBA Online Information Session w/ Faculty Guest

    Virtual

    This webinar session will be a quick overview of our Executive MBA program and to help answer questions about application requirements and completing your online application to the program. We will also feature a special faculty guest, Dr. Richard Hofler. He will review faculty expectations of students in the program and help answer any questions you may have from a faculty perspective. Our next Executive MBA …

    Fall
  • Master's in Integrated Business Online Information Session

    Virtual

    Join us for our online information session for the Master's in Integrated Business. This session will provide detailed information about the program including curriculum, learning outcomes, schedule, cohort format, application process and admission process. Q&A with Program Director, Carlos Valdez, and Graduate Admissions Coordinator, Meredith Smart.

    Fall
  • Learn to Dance: Salsa

    RWC@Downtown: Group Exercise Studio

    In this one-hour workshop, professionals will teach students how to dance Salsa. Come alone, or bring a partner to this special event!  This class will take place in the RWC@Downtown Group Exercise Studio located on the 2nd floor of Unionwest in suite 246.

    Fall
  • Tapping Into Your Healing

    Virtual

    Tapping using the Emotion Freedom Technique (EFT) is a simple process using the body’s meridians to ground yourself. Tapping is a quick and powerful tool to help you release pain, stress, and regulate the nervous system. This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop (WOW) series! Learn about CAPS and other workshops.

    Fall
  • “Orlando-Saint Petersburg” Zoom Conference with SRAS

    UCF Global: 103

    Join a Zoom conference with SRAS as Dr. K leads a conversation about cultural nuances in her book “Picturing Russia: A Research Guide to Russian Culture.” This advanced Russian class session is for anyone curious about understanding Russian culture on a deeper level—no passport required!  

    Fall
  • Technology Innovation Competition

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    UCF Tech Innovation Competition: Showcase Your Inventions & Win Cash Prizes! Imagine. Invent. Ignite! Overview UCF’s Tech Innovation Competition is designed to challenge, inspire, and celebrate inventors and innovators across our campus who harness the potential of emerging technologies to address real-world challenges. Whether you're passionate about sustainable solutions, AI advancements, digital health, or other tech frontiers, we encourage you …

    Fall
  • Build Your Bridge: From Classroom to Corporate Zoom

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    2024 has been one of the hardest markets for new grads to land a job.  Goldman Sachs recently shared, candidates with little to no experience, only 13% have found a job in 2024.  With more people competing for the same positions, reports of many “ghost jobs” posted online, and the rise of AI in the applicant journey it is one …

    Fall
  • Coping Skills: Distress Tolerance

    Virtual

    Learn ways of managing frustrations, stress, and problems effectively. It’s about being active in solving problems and accepting when things are out of your control. This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop (WOW) series! Learn about CAPS and other workshops.    

    Fall
  • Undergraduate Admissions Virtual Information Session (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    This 30-minute information session will introduce prospective high school seniors and their families to the University of Central Florida, explain the undergraduate application process and cover topics like admission requirements and merit scholarships. Q&A is encouraged during and after the presentation.

    Fall
  • Study Knight (Recurring Event)

    Cultural Center: STUN 214

    The Cultural Center and the Ginsburg Lounge will be open after hours from 5 pm to 9 pm for students who need a space to study for finals. We will be supplying free coffee and pizza for those who attend. Location: The Cultural Center (Student Union Suite 215) and The Ginsburg Lounge (Student Union Suite 207, back right of OSI …

    Fall
  • Study Knight (Recurring Event)

    Ginsburg Lounge: STUN 207

    The Cultural Center and the Ginsburg Lounge will be open after hours from 5 pm to 9 pm for students who need a space to study for finals. We will be supplying free coffee and pizza for those who attend. Location: The Cultural Center (Student Union Suite 215) and The Ginsburg Lounge (Student Union Suite 207, back right of OSI …

    Fall
  • Russian American Students’ Association: Scholarship & Study Abroad Info

    UCF Global

    Dr. K has been helping students pursue scholarships, internships, and study abroad opportunities for over a decade. Join her and the Russian American Students’ Association for this info-packed session on available programs and tips on acing your application process! Mark your calendars, tell a friend, and get ready to immerse yourself in a week of Russian culture, music, education, and …

    Fall
  • Trans Day of Rememberance

    Student Union Atrium

    Recognize the trans lives lost at this yearly somber event.

    Fall
  • Cookies and Coloring

    John C Hitt Library: 223

    Come join us for a night of de-stressing with cookies, coloring and even button-making! 

    Fall
  • Narcotics Anonymous (Recurring Event)

    Ferrell Commons 171: Pride Commons

    This group meets every Wednesday except when the campus is closed. NA is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. We meet regularly to help each other live drug-free. There are no dues or fees, the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Our fellowship focuses primarily on recovery …

    Fall