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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

  • Knightro's 5K Training Challenge

    Virtual

    Knightro's 5K Training ChallengeSunday March 13 to Friday, April 22 Need to prepare for the Race the Knight Virtual 5k? We challenge you to join Knightro's 5k Training Challenge for free! Follow our favorite Knight through his 6-week guide to get you prepped and ready to run your best race just in time for the 5K. Participants with the most workouts will …

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  • UCF Alumni Book Club: Book Madness

    Virtual

    The UCF Alumni Book Club is hosting our first Book Madness event. We've compiled a list of Best of 2021 picks, Alumni Book Club reads, and Knight Author books. It's up to you to determine which book will be the Book Madness champion. Register now to download your Book Madness bracket and tournament instructions.Voting begins on March 14!

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  • Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Class (Recurring Event)

    RWC Wet Classroom

    The RWC offers American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED, First Aid Blended Learning classes. The Blended Learning class includes an online portion (approx. 2-3 hours long) and an instructor-led class skills session (approx. 1 hour long). The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class skills session. To register for this class please call 407-823-2408, or walk in to the RWC administrative office between 8 …

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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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  • FreshU Kitchen Cooking Class - by RSVP only (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    Wellness and Health Promotion Services (WHPS) is proud to offer:FreshU Kitchen Cooking Class Get hands on experience in the kitchen and learn how to make delicious, healthy food! You get to eat what you make and take home the leftovers too. Check out our schedule below. All classes take place under the WHPS office awning. This class is open to …

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  • National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week: DUI Distraction Games

    UCF Reflecting Pond

    National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week is held March 21-27 and WHPS will be holding various events throughout the week dedicated to sharing facts about drugs, alcohol, and addiction. WHPS will be playing games to demonstrate how distractions can hinder a person's ability to complete simple tasks, let alone drive a motor vehicle. Join us by playing focus-driven games such …

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  • Faculty Senate Personnel Committee

    Virtual

    Faculty Senate Personnel CommitteeThe 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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  • How to Give and Get Emotional Support

    Virtual

    When people experience tough times, it's natural for them to find support. As a community we've seen this in times of crisis and loss. Whether it's between friends, family members, or people online – people often reach out when they need emotional support... but what is "emotional support"? How can we give/receive it? How do these things work?→ What is …

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  • DirectConnect to UCF® Online Information Session

    Virtual

    Join us online for an information session on DirectConnect to UCF and learn about what guaranteed admission is all about. In this interactive information session, ask questions, and find out what you need to know to make your transition to UCF easy. DirectConnect to UCF guarantees admission (consistent with university policy) to UCF with an associate degree (A.A.) or articulated …

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  • How to Give and Get Emotional Support

    Virtual

    This workshop explores the meaning of emotional support, signs of lack of emotional support and how it affects a relationship, and steps to increase the emotional support you give and get. Join in at bit.ly/CAPSWOW This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Spring 2022 Well-Being Online Workshop (WOW) series!  To learn more about CAPS services and …

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  • Workday Lunch & Learn: Day in the Life of a UCF Manager/Supervisor

    Virtual

    Please join the Knight Vision team as we launch our new Lunch & Learn: Day in the Life virtual series! This series will familiarize staff and faculty in the UCF community with basic Workday functionality using real-life scenarios. Each session will walk through a specific user role. “Day in the Life of a Manager/Supervisor” will provide a live demonstration of tasks that …

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  • Research Computing and Data Workshop Series - Carpentries: Data Organization in Spreadsheets for Social Scientists

    Research 1: 101-A

    This hands-on workshop will cover how to tackle data organization by applying simple practices using Microsoft Excel. Good data organization is the foundation of any research project and learning to organize data in spreadsheets is one way to ensure your data collection is off to a good start. Some of the principles that will be reviewed during this session include …

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  • Interviewing Strategies with Orange County Public Schools

    Virtual

    Your interviewing skills are more important than ever. In today’s environment, employers are hiring for “fit” and training for skill! Regardless of you looking for a new job or internship, moving up and around within, you will be asked to interview. During this process, you will communicate your past experience, share your story, and interest in the role. Employers will …

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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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  • Building Your Academic Portfolio for Grad School

    Virtual

    A workshop hosted by Academic Advancement Programs discussing different ways you can build your Academic Portfolio to give you an edge in graduate school applications.

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  • Intelligence and Security Careers in the US Navy

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Join us this Wednesday to learn about opportunities in Naval Intelligence and other national security related areas with professionals in the field.

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  • Active Knights in Service - Deliberative Dialogue

    Live Oak Event Center: 4115 Pyxis Lane, Orlando, FL 32816

    Description: Join the Alternative Break Program for our Deliberative Dialogue! During this event, we will invite you to have conversations with us food insecurity. This event will be catered by Starbucks Coffee and we will be providing complimentary coffee & pastries for all who attend.  Date and Time: Wednesday, March 23rd from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Location: Live Oak Event Center …

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