events sponsored by the Women's and Gender Studies Program in the College of Arts and Humanities

Monday, November 14, 2016

  • Half Marathon Training

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    A 12-week program to train for the OUC Half Marathon (Dec 3rd, 2016) This group meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7am to train with experienced coaches! Sign up here!

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  • Fit Course: Group Exercise

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    Interested in taking your passion for Fitness to the next level? This free five week course will prepare participants for a national group exercise exam as well as how to be a successful group exercise instructor. Whether or not you are interested in becoming a UCF Group Exercise Instructor or just looking to expand your knowledge, this course is for …

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  • 9th Annual International Breakfast

    Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    International Affairs and Global Strategies, in partnership with the Office of Global Perspectives, invites the UCF and global community to the 9th Annual International Breakfast on Monday, November 14, 2016, from 8:00 - 10:30 a.m. in the Pegasus Grand Ballroom. This breakfast serves as the kick-off to International Education Week and recognize the outstanding internationalization efforts on the UCF campus. …

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  • Connecting Classrooms

    Classroom Building I: Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning

    The UCF intermediate Russian group is meeting with the Russian students abroad on a Skype conference to discuss the topic "Youth For Tolerance". Join in the discussion to learn more about perspectives from college students in Russia!

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  • Project Pack the Pantry

    Knights Helping Knights Pantry: Ferrell Commons

    During National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 2016, we are collecting most-needed items for the Knights Helping Knights Pantry and a partner donation drive Operation Smile. In additon to making donations directly to Knights Helping Pantry in Ferrell Commons, donation boxes will be available at the following events:-Hunger Banquet-Student Solidarity Sleep Out-Community Services Showcase-Chew on This: Homelessness in Central Florida-Dinner …

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  • International Women in Stem

    L3Harris Engineering Center: 101

    Join this panel discussion on the experience of international women, and women in general, in STEM fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. As gender roles change worldwide, we explore the challenges, benefits, and outcomes of more international women joining STEM fields around the world at here at the University of Central Florida.

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  • Unseen Cuba: Photo Exhibition (Recurring Event)

    Global UCF: 305

    The University of Central Florida is proud to welcome internationally renowned photographer, Marius Jovaisa, to present his breathtaking collection of photographs as featured in his book "Unseen Cuba." Travel through the fertile valleys of Pinar del Río in the West to the historic city of Baracoa in the East where Columbus landed. Explore ancient villages, idyllic beaches, cities frozen in …

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  • Starter Riot Carnival

    Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218)

    Enjoy carnival games, snacks, student startup exhibits, and a superstar UCF Startup panel during this high-energy kick off to UCF Starter Riot!

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  • SBA - Mentor Protege Program

    Florida SBDC at UCF

    The Florida SBDC at UCF is offering an informational presentation on the SBA’s new All Small Business Mentor Protégé Program with featured speaker Ed Ramos who is the Senior Area Manager of the SBA North Florida District Office assigned to Orlando. The All Small Business Mentor Protégé Program went into effect on August 24, 2016 and will offer competitive advantages …

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  • EXCHANGE: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Field by Carol Cox

    The Exchange: BA1 Rm 148

    Title: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Field: Lessons from a Career in Technology, Marketing, and Politics Presented by Carol Cox, Creator of Speaking Your Brand. From the early days of ecommerce to the advent of social networking, Carol Cox hasworked with companies and brands over the past fifteen years to strategize and implement technology and marketing solutions. Carol …

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  • Open House (Recurring Event)

    Starter Space: 135 BA 1

    Meet our staff at the LaunchPad, tour the UpStarts Accelerator, and explore the Starter Space!

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  • Open House (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Meet our staff at the LaunchPad, tour the UpStarts Accelerator, and explore the Starter Space!

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  • Open House (Recurring Event)

    UpStarts Accelerator: 130 BA1

    Meet our staff at the LaunchPad, tour the UpStarts Accelerator, and explore the Starter Space!

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  • Biology Seminar _ Dr. John Hart

    Biological Sciences: 209

    "Putting Plant Genetic Diversity to Work for 21st Century Agriculture." presented by Dr. John Hart

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  • Global Economic Summit

    Global UCF: Room 101

    Join a panel of international students from the UCF College of Business and a few subject matter experts representing various areas of the world for a discussion on current economic trends and international business in these areas of the world. Focus will be on “doing business” in these areas and what any UCF student should know when traveling to these …

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  • PPG INDUSTRIES Info Session

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 115

    Want to learn more about PPG Industries? They're coming to campus to discuss their company and open positions! Don't miss this opportunity to network.

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  • EXCHANGE Guest: Sonya Dixon, Senior VP and CFO of Orange Lake Resorts

    The Exchange: BA1 Rm 148

    College of Business students can register here: https://coba.bus.ucf.edu/pass Sonya Dixon Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer As Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Sonya leads the Finance organization of Orange Lake Resorts, home to the Holiday Inn Club Vacations® brand and one of the fastest-growing companies in the vacation ownership industry. Orange Lake Resorts encompasses 26 resorts and …

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  • US Marine Corps Info Session

    HEC: 101

    This information session will be hosted by The US Marine Corps Officer Selection Team.

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  • HEPS Research Teams and Dissertation Support CEDHP Doctoral Students in Higher Education programs (Recurring Event)

    TA 322: TA 322

    Join us for the concurrent meeting of HEPS Research Teams and Dissertation Support! We will be having a short presentation at the beginning about reserach and then split into our speciality areas for focused work to move are assigned /designated work ahead. If you are interested in the Research teams, contact Marcelo Julio to register. If you are in Higher …

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  • Russian Club Presentation

    Student Union: 223

    Join the UCF Russian Club as they present scholarship opportunities for UCF students such as the Fulbright Scholarship, Boren Scholarship, and Critical Languages Scholarship.

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  • Introduction to Al-Anon (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    This meeting is held every Monday (unless otherwise noted on the UCF calendar) from 6:30pm to 7pm at thePoint @ UCF in Research Park: SUITE 135, 12424 Research Pkwy #250, Orlando, FL. This meeting is meant to introduce you to Al-Anon meetings and answer questions like, “How does an Al-Anon meeting work?” “What must we do to participate?” “How do …

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  • Volunteer UCF's 23rd Annual Hunger Banquet

    Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    Please RSVP Here: https://ucf.collegiatelink.net/organization/vucf/calendar/details/1069322The Hunger Banquet is an interactive event that both creates awareness about the issues of hunger and homelessness and ways to help reduce the disadvantages associated with the inequalities of social classes. The event will provide participants a simulated experience of the realities of society.Attendees will be treated to guest speakers, the opportunity to talk to representatives …

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