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

Tuesday, April 04, 2017

  • Triathlon Training

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    This 12 week program will run from January 31st through April 7th and will perpare participants for the Ron Jon Cocoa Beach Sprint Triathlon (swim 1/4 mile, bike 12.5 miles, run 3.1 miles). We will train on Tuesday and Friday mornings. There is a bike requirment for the race, but not for the training. Both new and veteran triathletes welcomed, …

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  • Diversity Certificate Series (Recurring Event)

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Must attend all four modules to receive completion certificate.Facilitator: Rachel Luce-HittThis four-module program is designed as an introductory overview series of workshops to provoke thought with respect to diversity in general, and more specifically, with respect to several important dimensions of diversity. Participants must attend all four modules to receive completion certificate.Dates Modules 1 and 2: Thursday, February 23 and …

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  • April is Financial Literacy Awareness Month!

    UCF Main Campus

    April is Financial Literacy Awareness Month! There are events happening throughout the month of April to assist students being financially well: - April 5, 2017 Salary Negotiation and Understanding Your Paycheck (2:00pm - 3:00pm in CSEL Room 121) - April 13, 2017 FUNNY MONEY featuring Colin Ryan (Doors open at 5:30pm, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Morgridge International Reading Center) - April …

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  • Butt Clean-up Day

    Student Union

    students will have the opportunity to show their support for the UCF Smoke-Free Campus policy by collecting cigarette trash around the main campus. This will be the 5th time that the UCF Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) has hosted the event. The four students collecting the most cigarette trash will be awarded $50 gift cards to Barnes and Noble. To …

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  • Social Networking Strategies (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Strategize your online presence.

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  • Graduate Research Forum

    Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    The Graduate Student Association and the College of Graduate Studies invite you to attend the 14th Annual Graduate Research Forum in the Student Union's Pegasus Ballroom. This event will showcase the research and creative projects of more than 200 graduate students who will give presentations on a variety of topics and disciplines. Posters will be judged and awards announced in …

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  • Where to Publish and Author Rights (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    How do you decide which journals are a best fit for your manuscript? Do you know that all rights to a work are often assigned to publishers when a manuscript is accepted? Learn to be a savvy author! This two-part workshop will cover criteria to consider when planning where to submit your work for publication and basic information about copyright …

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  • Job Communication (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Write cover letters that employers will read.

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  • 2017 Financial Wellness Series: Income Tax Planning - Smart Planning for Your Taxes (UCF Employees Only)

    UCF Human Resources - Innovative Center: Training Room

    Presented by: Ernst & Young (Representing Florida Retirement System) This tax planning workshop will help you understand the basics of the Federal tax form 1040, help you learn ways to reduce your taxable income, and even exclude some income from tax altogether! You will learn about the more common deductions and credits available to taxpayers, how much to have withheld …

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  • “Writing to Learn” and “Learning to Write”: Two Strategies on the Road to Expertise

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    While writing facilitates learning effectively, it also serves a means for a writer to become an expert in their field. Writing studies have shown how low stakes writing helps writers to learn constructed domain knowledge in their academic field, provided that writers practice short, informal writing tasks that will encourage them to focus their attention on a particular aspect of …

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  • Progressive Action General Meeting (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: 222

    Progressive Action is a political club focused on advancing the progressive agenda through activism including rallies, protests, phonebanking, and canvassing. Come to our meetings and get politically involved! Be sure to look for our table outside the Student Union on Tuesdays. Progressive Action Facebook Progressive Action Instagram

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  • College Democrats at UCF Meeting (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: 218

    Every Tuesday at 7PM in SU218C the College Democrats meet in order to build young progressives into future leaders. Please join us as we plan future events and discuss ways to get involved in the political process. Speakers are announced to our Facebook page, College Democrats at UCF.

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  • Tuesday Salsa Class (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: Garden Key Meeting Room (Room 221)

    Located at the Student Union, come have some mid-week fun exploring the Latino culture and making new friends through Salsa dance! You first class is free. Attire is comfortable clothes for dancing in, and you don't need to bring anything special. We look forward to dancing with you! Sincerely, Latin Rhythm E-Board

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