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Thursday, October 06, 2022

  • SERVING with Excelencia Exhibit (Recurring Event)

    John C. Hitt Library

    In recognition and celebration of National Hispanic Serving Institutions Week (Sept. 12 – 18) and National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct.15), the SERVING with Excelencia Exhibit highlights Hispanic/Latino/a/x history at UCF and our journey to Seal of Excelencia certification. UCF is one of just 23 Hispanic Serving Institutions nationwide that have earned certification by demonstrating evidence of effective …

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  • CANCELED: 2022 Major Exploration Week: Stranger Than Major Things

    UCF Main Campus

    The Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center (KMETC) and Career Services are teaming up to present Major Exploration Week: Stranger Than Major Things to help major and career exploring students find their ideal path. Whether a student feels confident in their current major or wants to explore more, every student will learn useful information during Major Exploration Week to enrich …

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  • SERVING with Excelencia Exhibit (Recurring Event)

    John C. Hitt Library

    In recognition and celebration of National Hispanic Serving Institutions Week (Sept. 12 – 18) and National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct.15), the SERVING with Excelencia Exhibit highlights Hispanic/Latino/a/x history at UCF and our journey to Seal of Excelencia certification. UCF is one of just 23 Hispanic Serving Institutions nationwide that have earned certification by demonstrating evidence of effective …

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  • Big Red Bus - Donate Blood Today!

    UCF Memory Mall

    Help us maintain a safe and ready blood supply for cancer patients, trauma patients, or when unexpected tragedies occur. The OneBlood bus will park on Memory Mall near the Veterans Memorial. Walk-ups are welcomed, and appointments are appreciated!  

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  • How to Start Your Business (Recurring Event)

    National Entrepreneur Center: Venture Training Room

    If you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This course will give you an overview of what to know, actions to take, and how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success.

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  • Thesis and Dissertation Formatting with Word (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    Attend this workshop to learn about setting up Microsoft Word Styles to format a thesis or dissertation. Students are strongly encouraged to attend this session in their final term if they are completing a thesis or dissertation. It is recommended that attendees bring their laptop and thesis/dissertation file. Please review Module 3 of the Thesis and Dissertation Webcourse prior to …

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  • Student Green Dot Training

    Virtual

    Green Dot is a bystander intervention training program that aims to reduce power-based personal violence on campus by training students, faculty, and staff on how to become active bystanders. Green Dot uses the concept of displacing Red Dots (potential/actual acts of violence) with Green Dots (actions taken to eliminate/ prevent Red Dots). Actions could be reactive or proactive. Green Dot …

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  • CANCELED: "Helping" Major Info Session #MEWFall22

    Virtual

    Hosted by: Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center KMETC will overview UCF majors ideal for students interested in helping people. *Undecided Nursing students may use this info session to satisfy their 1-hour Major Exploration Program advising appointment requirement.

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  • 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 …

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  • Workshop: How to Write an Impact Statement

    Classroom Building 1: 205

    Workshop: How to Write an Impact StatementOctober 6, 12-1:15 p.m.One of the hardest parts of getting your promotion/tenure dossier together is writing the impact statement. Many faculty do not know where to start. Attend this workshop to learn what goes into an impact statement, how to tell your story, and drill down into demonstrating your impact in your career. We …

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  • CANCELED: Exploring the IDS B.A. - Diversity Studies Leadership Track #MEWFall22

    Trevor Colborn Hall: Room 226

    Hosted by: Interdisciplinary Studies Come learn more about Interdisciplinary Studies' newest track, where students have the opportunity to create a unique curriculum around science, social behavior, and humanities, while foregrounding the importance of analyses with a focus on diversity and inclusion in such categories as race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, and ability.

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  • Mighty Knights self-defense (Recurring Event)

    UCF Police Department Community Relations Office: Student Union 153

    Our instructors are UCF police officers who are experienced and knowledgeable on topics of personal safety and threat awareness. This course primarily focuses on topics of mindset, preparation and safety awareness, but also utilizes defensive tactics instructors, certified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to demonstrate basic physical defense techniques. Our courses are designed to provide attendees with information, …

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  • Study Abroad Programs: Italian Coast and Thailand with CIS Abroad

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 201: Trevor Colbourn Hall 201

    Join UCF Abroad staff and CIS Abroad for an information session about featured programs on the Italian Coast and in Bangkok and Chang Mai Thailand.  Program options include short-term summer stays, full semesters, and internships abroad. 

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  • Faculty Senate Meeting

    Student Union: Charge on Chamber and Virtual

    Meetings are held in the Charge on Chamber, Student Union Room 340. The UCF Faculty Senate is the basic legislative body of the University. It is the primary voice of the faculty and serves as the main channel of communication between faculty members and administration. It is an advisory body to the president and provost and, as such, participates in …

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  • Dealing with Rejection

    Virtual

    Life has its ups and downs and that will extend to your career journey. Sometimes we don't get our dream internships/ job offers and it is ok. This workshop is here to teach you strategies on how to deal with rejection.

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  • CANCELED: PeerKnights Coaching 101: Your Partner in Academic Success

    Virtual

    The PeerKnights Coaching Program empowers you to thrive personally and academically. Peer coaches will help you navigate UCF by connecting you to campus resources, recommending opportunities and helping you to get involved. Join us to learn more from our peer coaches.

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  • CANCELED: PeerKnights Coaching 101: Your Academic Success Partner #MEWFall22

    Virtual

    Hosted by: PeerKnights Coaching Meet our PeerKnights Coaches. Discover how they can help you succeed in and out of the classroom and learn about specialty coaching.

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  • CANCELED: PeerKnights Coaching 101: Your Academic Success Partner - #MEWFall22

    Virtual

    Hosted by: PeerKnights Coaching Meet our PeerKnights Coaches. Discover how they can help you succeed in and out of the classroom and learn about specialty coaching.

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  • Couponing 101 (Recurring Event)

    RWC: 206

    Couponing 101 HEALTHY DOESN'T HAVE TO BE EXPENSIVE! Learn the basics of couponing and save money on grocery items during our Couponing 101 Workshop.

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  • Three Minute Thesis Information Session and Pitch Workshop (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Preparation workshop offers an overview of the competition and training for communicating your research to a non-specialist audience. This workshop will delve into components of a prize-worthy pitch and walk through examples of successful 3MT pitches. Graduate students in thesis or dissertation hours are eligible to compete in the 3MT event.   This workshop is offered …

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  • LGBTQ+ and Abroad

    Ferrell Commons 171: Pride Commons

    This presentation focuses on helping students who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community to study abroad. All students are welcome to attend for information from UCF Abroad and our partner, CIS Abroad on:  - Recommended programs for LGBTQ+ students- Helpful tips about traveling as an LGBTQ+ person- Q&A session We hope to see you there!

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  • Graduate Writing Group (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 109: Trevor Colbourn Hall 109

    The University Writing Center and Writing Across the Curriculum presents the Graduate Writing Group. These are weekly drop-in hours where graduate students can find a time dedicated to work on: writing assignments thesis and dissertations and other research projects The Graduate Writing Group is also a place to meet other graduate students and provides an opportunity to get feedback about …

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  • CANCELED: Introductory Programming, hosted by Knight Hacks #MEWFall22

    Business Administration 1: Room 147: 147

    Hosted by: Knight Hacks A workshop opportunity for students to explore basic programming concepts and leave with a fun project.

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  • Faculty Recital: Ayako Yonetani, violin

    Rehearsal Hall

    Professor of violin Ayako Yonetani presents a recital on the UCF campus. "She transformed the Museum into a Cathedral of Music... Ayako Yonetani performed twice during the Kosice Spring Music Festival this year and proved to be 'the most favorite performer' of this year's festival” -Korzo, Slovak Republic "A high sense of beauty.” -Ongaku no Tomo, Tokyo, Japan "Ravishing tone, technical mastery, …

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  • UCF (Virtual) MBA Open House

    Virtual

    Ready to pursue your UCF MBA in 2023? Join us for the Virtual UCF MBA Open House on Thursday, Oct. 6, 6 p.m., and learn about the UCF MBA program and schedule options for 2023. This one-hour online session will present details about the UCF MBA curriculum, learning outcomes, schedules, admission requirements and application process.  Meet our MBA admissions staff …

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