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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

  • Engineers Week 2022

    Engineering 2 Atrium

    Love your smart phone, driving a car, watching TV, online shopping, electricity, clean water, seeing rocket launches and Mars landings, to name a few? If so, thank an engineer! Join the UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science as we celebrate Engineers Week – Monday, Feb. 21 to Saturday, Feb. 26 – with a variety of free events to showcase …

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  • 3D Printing Training (Recurring Event)

    CHPS Innovation Center

    This two-day training will cover the basics of 3D printing as part of a grant-sponsored project by the Genius Foundation. No CEU’s will be offered. Presenter:       David Shablak, NRP, CHSOS-A Location:        3280 Progress Drive, Suite 700                        Orlando, FL 32826 Room:          …

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  • 2022 MFA Exhibition (Recurring Event)

    VAB: UCF Art Gallery

    The exhibition showcases the thesis work of Master of Fine Arts candidates in the Studio Art & Design MFA track at the UCF School of Visual Arts and Design. Opening Reception: Thursday, Feb. 17 from 6-8 p.m. Register HereNeed help registering? Contact the UCF Box Office: 407.823.1500 Additional programming and virtual exhibition links will be coming soon! Insider Tip: Planning to attend all of …

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  • Studio Art & Design MFA Public Thesis Defense (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery and Virtual

    Join us for the thesis defense of the 2022 Emerging Media MFA, Studio Art & Design track candidates. Each graduate student will present public thesis defenses to support their research and creative practice. These talks will take place in the UCF Art Gallery and virtually via Zoom.These students are part of the Florida Room: 2022 MFA Exhibition which is on …

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  • VPCS Certificate Series - Let's Be Clear: Title IX Training

    Virtual

    Learn more about UCF's Let's Be Clear Campaign and Title IX at the University. As well as resources for students who have been impacted by sexual violence or interpersonal violence. Meeting ID: 932 8200 8488 Passcode: 089940

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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 for when unexpected tragedies occur. The OneBlood bus will park on Memory Mall near the Veterans Memorial. Walk-ups welcomed, appointments appreciated!

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  • Faculty Senate Personnel Committee

    Virtual

    The Personnel Committee studies and recommends academic personnel policy and standards, including university-wide promotion and tenure criteria.

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  • University Writing Center Drafting Lab Open Hours (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 109: Trevor Colbourn Hall 109

    Getting started on a writing assignment, and don’t know where to begin? The Drafting Lab can help! No appointments are 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!

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  • Pale Kreyòl (Haitian Creole Conversation) (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall room 203: Trevor Colbourn Hall room 203

    Come practice speaking Haitian Creole with your peers and join us for games and interactive activities. This activity is intended for students who are not yet fluent in Haitian Creole, and UCF students who are not enrolled in the course may also join.  We meet every other Wednesday starting January 26, 2022, and on the following dates: January 26, February …

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  • Joust Application Workshop #1 -- Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Join us for our first workshop that will help you prepare your application for the Joust New Venture Competition.

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  • The Lead Library

    Ferrell Commons: 168

    Check out our interactive library hosted during Leadership Week. Join us in checking out a "book" in our library of people to learn what your neighbor has to say. Listen to strangers stories in their own voice with their own words while enjoying some free candy.

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  • Tips for UCF Transfer Success Series: UCF Abroad

    Virtual

    This presentation will introduce students to study and intern abroad opportunities available to UCF students. Attendees will leave the session with an understanding of what opportunities may be best for them and how to move forward with applying to an international program. 

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  • Exploring a Career in the Helping Profession (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Join two CAPS therapists as we share our journeys with selecting a career in the helping profession.  Learn tips and strategies for selecting a major, graduate program, or mentor, and learn about the challenges we overcame.  Feel free to ask questions as we want to support YOU in your path of self-discovery and career exploration. Join in at bit.ly/CAPSWOW This …

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  • UCF French Honor Society (Pi Delta Phi) Meetings (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: Room 358B

    Join us every other Wednesday, starting from January 26, 2022, to participate in interactive activities and projects that will help you further immerse in the French culture, connect with other French students to share thoughts and ideas as well as practice speaking the beautiful French language. Those meetings are intended for students who have completed at least French 1121, but …

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  • Ace Your Internship Interview Workshop

    CSEL Building 140: Room 121

    Learn effective strategies and develop strong interviewing skills. This workshop addresses general preparation, researching companies, what to expect, and answering interview questions.

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  • Band of Brothers or Band of Others?: Rhetoric, Veterans, and Civil Rights Fights in Germany and the United States

    Teaching Academy 117: Teaching Academy 117

    This lecture is a part of the School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs Research Rundown series. Speaker:  Dr. Paul Vasquez, Associate LecturerSchool of Politics, Security, and International Affairs  Dr. Paul Vasquez explores diversity in militaries and the postwar fates of minority groups, German Jews and African Americans, in this presentation of his research. Dr. Vasquez will highlight Germany's postwar …

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  • #BlackFacultyMatter: Hiring, Retaining, and Supporting Black Faculty

    Virtual

    Join the UCF Academic Affairs Diversity Taskforce at a Diversity Speaker Series virtual event featuring Dr. Jonathan Cox, Sociology. During this event, Dr. Jonathan Cox will discuss the importance of intentionally diversifying your academic departments by hiring Black faculty. In addition, he will outline hiring best practices, strategies for retention, and factors to support Black faculty. This event is free …

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  • Body Wellness

    Virtual

    Body Wellness.  Learn how to view and take care of your body in a holistic way. Join in at bit.ly/CAPSWOW This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop (WOW) series!  To learn more about CAPS services and other workshops please visit caps.sdes.ucf.edu.

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  • UNITY STAR: Immigration 102: International Students (DIV 588)

    Virtual

    An international student’s journey to studying in the United States is a complex, multistep process that begins long before the student arrives. This session will highlight an international student’s journey starting from before they apply to the university, to obtaining their student visa, arriving to the United States, and the many things they must consider while earning their degree. Participants …

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  • QPR - Suicide Prevention Training

    Virtual

    Suicide is the second leading cause of death for college students. In this suicide prevention training, you will learn how to identify individuals at risk, talk with them about their suicidal thoughts, and refer them to resources for health. Suicide is preventable and you can help save a life! Join in at https://ucf-hipaa.zoom.us/my/vanessastein This workshop is part of the Counseling …

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  • DirectConnect to UCF® Dual Enrolled Student Information Session

    Virtual

    Are you graduating from high school and earning an AA or earning college credit hours concurrently? Join us online for an exclusive information session on DirectConnect to UCF covering topics on dual enrollment and first time in college (FTIC) and learn what guaranteed admission is all about. In this interactive information session, ask questions, and find out what you need …

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  • Value of Mentoring

    Ferrell Commons: 168

    Join Knights+ to learn about the importance of forming a mentor/mentee relationship. In this presentation you can expect to learn about the ways in which a mentor/mentee relationship can benefit you in your day-to-day lifestyle as well as learn about Knights+, an organization here at UCF designed to connect you with mentors focused on providing you with the resources needed …

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  • The Power of Philanthropy

    Ferrell Commons: 168

    At this session, 4EVER KNIGHTS Ambassadors will educate students on the importance of establishing and maintaining a lifelong relationship with UCF and the power of philanthropy. The focus will be on the exciting "Student Philanthropy Month" taking place throughout February & why Knights give back! 4EVER KNIGHTS serve as the bridge between students and UCF Alumni, hosting events, programs, and …

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  • The Power of Personal Branding

    Virtual

    The Power of Personal Brandinghosted by Natalie Zfat '06Wednesday, Feb. 23 from Noon-1 p.m. via Zoom Discover how to create a strong personal brand on social media with Natalie Zfat ’06, a social media entrepreneur, Forbes Contributor and UCF alumna. Natalie has partnered with some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Facebook, American Express, Samsung and LinkedIn. Now, Natalie …

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