GKT Workshops

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

  • Disability Accessibility – For UCF Staff

    Virtual

    Description: This course is geared toward UCF staff and will give an overview of the history of the Americans with Disability Act, disability civil rights and social justice, proactive access and design, and ways to create an inclusive environment on campus and in the classroom. Registration Information:Employees register via Workday. (Home page > Global Navigation > Learning > Discover > …

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  • Accessibility by Design – For UCF Faculty

    Virtual

    Description: This course is geared toward UCF faculty and will give an overview of the history of the Americans with Disability Act, disability civil rights and social justice, proactive access and design, and ways to create an inclusive environment on campus and in the classroom Registration Information:Employees register via Workday. (Home page > Global Navigation > Learning > Discover > …

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  • Green Dot Webcourse (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    The Green Dot Webcourse is a bystander intervention training program that aims to reduce power-based personal violence on campus by training students, faculty, and staff on becoming active bystanders. Through this online course, you will access materials such as posters and social media posts, as well as information on our upcoming events and campaigns. We look forward to spreading Green …

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  • Breaking Bread: An Intercultural Conversation Dr. Zeynep Arda

    UCF Global: 101

    The Middle Eastern Studies Program and GPII are excited to host Dr. Zeynep Arda for an in-person event titled: “Breaking Bread: An Intercultural Conversation.” This workshop aims at creating an intercultural conversation that starts with the simple act of breaking bread together. Centered around the most basic of all food, one that is as old as history itself and one …

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  • PHPL Admission Exam Workshop: LSAT

    Virtual

    Pre-Health and Pre-Law Advising will be conducting a series of virtual Admission Exam Workshops this semester for the MCAT, GRE, and LSAT. In the workshops, students will learn more about the basics of the exam, discuss timing of when to take the exam, receive resources for test prep options, learn how to register for the exam, what to expect on test …

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  • Adaptive protection of distribution systems in presence of distributed energy sources - Dr. Ali Bidram, University of New Mexico

    HEC: 356 and Virtual

    Abstract: The protection system is a crucial part of the electric grid to enhance the power system’s reliability and resilience and to avoid major outages with possible cascading effects. A protection system should satisfy the sensitivity and selectivity requirements. Sensitivity is the ability of the protection system to quickly detect and isolate faults before the power grid’s stability margins are …

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  • Breaking Bread: An Intercultural Conversation Dr. Zeynep Arda

    UCF Global: 101

    The Middle Eastern Studies Program and GPII are excited to host Dr. Zeynep Arda for an in-person event titled: “Breaking Bread: An Intercultural Conversation.” This workshop aims at creating an intercultural conversation that starts with the simple act of breaking bread together. Centered around the most basic of all food, one that is as old as history itself and one …

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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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  • DirectConnect to UCF® Online Information Session

    Virtual

    Join us online for an information session on DirectConnect to UCF and learn 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. Reserve Your Spot DirectConnect to UCF guarantees admission (consistent with university policy) to UCF with an associate degree (A.A.) …

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  • PDF Accessibility (Recurring Event)

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Description: This training will cover the basics of the remediation of PDF documents for accessibility, including tagging content and establishing reading order. Participants are strongly encouraged to complete Document Accessibility to gain an understanding of the components of an accessible document before enrolling in PDF Accessibility. Please note that participants are encouraged, but not required, to bring a device with …

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  • Tips for UCF Transfer Success: Making "Cents" of your Transfer

    Virtual

    Transferring to UCF?UCF handles Financial Aid, Payments, Deadlines, and Scholarships much differently than your current state college. Attend this workshop to help you make “cents” of your transfer. Session topics include:  How to apply for Financial Aid at UCF and tips for getting the largest award package possible. If you lost your aid while at your state college, will you …

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  • Healthy Sleep

    Virtual

    Sleep is vital for your health and wellness.  However, many college students struggle with sleep difficulties. This workshop will address the importance of sleep and strategies for getting enough sleep. This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop (WOW) series. To learn more about CAPS and other workshops, please visit caps.sdes.ucf.edu.

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  • Florida France Soldiers Stories Panel & Workshop

    John C. Hitt Library: Room 402

    Join us for a panel discussion and workshop with panelists Dr. Amelia Lyons, Elizabeth Klements, Marie Oury, Diana Dizon and Evan Murray along with UCF research librarians Mr. Richard Harrison and Mr. Rich Gause. The Florida-France Soldier Stories project seeks to tell the stories of the Florida soldiers buried in the American Battle Monuments Commission cemeteries in France. Our goal …

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  • Recharge to Charge On - Yoga for Faculty and Staff (Recurring Event)

    Education Complex and Gymnasium: ED176

    Relax and unwind with UCF faculty and staff during a free midweek afternoon yoga session, hosted by the Wellness Research Center from 4:30 to 5:15pm in the Education Complex and Gym, ED176. The session will be led by Violette Gibbs, a Yoga Alliance certified instructor. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat or beach towel. 

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  • Theatre UCF Presents 'As You Like It' (Recurring Event)

    Theatre UCF: Black Box: TH 6

    What better way to celebrate Orlando than by joining us for this play? One of Shakespeare’s more niche comedies, this love tale features all the best the Bard created in his glorious career. When Rosalind is banished from the increasingly dangerous court of her usurping uncle, she and her cousin, Celia, flee to the Forest of Arden with the court …

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  • Theatre UCF Presents 'As You Like It' (Recurring Event)

    Theatre UCF: Black Box: TH 6

    What better way to celebrate Orlando than by joining us for this play? One of Shakespeare’s more niche comedies, this love tale features all the best the Bard created in his glorious career. When Rosalind is banished from the increasingly dangerous court of her usurping uncle, she and her cousin, Celia, flee to the Forest of Arden with the court …

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