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

Thursday, November 17, 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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  • 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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  • Blood Drive (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    Blood drives are one of the many ways our Knight family demonstrates its giving spirit. Come join us on the Big Red Bus! Knights Bleed Black & Gold! Visit http://BloodDrives-UCF.org for information for students, faculty, and staff regarding drives, events, volunteering, blood donor facts, advocacy, and UCF training and educational opportunities.Students, faculty, and staff interested in working with the Knights …

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  • Board of Trustees Meeting

    FAIRWINDS Alumni Center

    No description provided.

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  • Celebrate Sweden!

    Global UCF: Room 101

    This event will focus on studying abroad in Sweden and Swedish culture, food, way of life, etc.

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  • Networking Strategies (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Network successfully in a highly competitive job market.

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  • Puerto Rico: The Diaspora in Florida

    Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218AB)

    Join presenters Fernando Rivera, Cyndia Muniz, and Maria Santana as they discuss the benefits and challenges of the Puerto Rican population immigrating to Central Florida.

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  • How to Start and Grow a Business

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Marsha Robbins will be in the LaunchPad to help new entrepreneurs discover how to start and grow their new ventures!

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  • Think Tank

    Starter Space: 135 BA 1

    Student entrepreneurs gather to meet others in their industry looking to solve a problem, share insights, and brainstorm solutions to fuel positive change!

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  • Cross-Cultural Classroom

    Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218AB)

    Learn more about U.S. Peace Corps opportunities by attending this information-rich session with free film screening.

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  • International Travel Resources

    Barbara Ying Center

    Chris Cook and Blake Lovvorn will lead a discussion on international travel insurance, the UCF travel registry, restricted travel, and other resources available to the UCF community (including faculty and staff) for travel, research, and study abroad opportunities.

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  • Panel - Domestic Terrorism & Homegrown Threats

    Student Union: Garden Key Meeting Room (Room 221)

    From UCF's Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence's Speaker Series: You are invited to join us Thursday, November 17 at 1:30pm for a unique panel featuring experts from intelligence and law enforcement agencies on both state and federal levels. Presentations and panel discussion will explore trends, reactions, and impressions of the seeming prevalence of domestic terrorists and radicalizing individuals. Expect …

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  • South Korea Research & Culture

    Health & Public Affairs II: 247

    Claire Knox, Ph.D., recently led a group of UCF students on a week-long study experience in Seoul, Korea in partnership with the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the University of Seoul. The students from Knox’s Seoul study abroad class will present their research and experiences from their trip in this presentation.

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  • Dinner and a Movie

    Arboretum

    Join us for a cooking demo and a screening of the documentary Food Stamped. The cooking demo, led by Wellness and Health Promotion Services, is an interactive experience that teaches students about healthy food options and how to prepare a healthy meal. All attendees will be able to enjoy the delicious food that is prepared during the cooking demo! Following …

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  • Cloud 9 by Caryl Churchill (Recurring Event)

    Theatre

    Directed by Julia Listengarten November 10*, 11, 12, 16^, 17, 18, 19 at 7:30 pmNovember 13, 20 at 2:00 pm Set in British Colonial Africa and 1970s London, this modern classic comedy addresses race, gender, power, politics, family, and sex. *Please join us following the performance on opening night for a post-show reception. ^Please join director Dr. Julia Listengarten, philosophy …

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