GKT Workshops

Thursday, April 14, 2022

  • NAUI Open Water SCUBA Certification (Recurring Event)

    Outdoor Adventure Center: RWC 154

    About Outdoor Adventure is proud to partner with Ranger Rick's SCUBA Adventure, one of the most experienced SCUBA DIVE outfitters, for our entry-level NAUI SCUBA certification course. This course is available for students who are currently enrolled and taking classes at UCF, and to currently active UCF Recreation and Wellness Center members. Current UCF Faculty and UCF Staff can enroll …

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  • Marketing Basics (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    A webinar providing an overview of the marketing process for small business, as well as a close look at all elements of a marketing plan. Marketing is the driver of revenue growth and an imperative for small business success. Topics include the traditional four “P’s” of marketing – Product, Place, Promotion, and Price – as well as three new “P’s” …

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  • Non-Tenure Earning (NTE) Faculty Community (Recurring Event)

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    Interdisciplinary Non-Tenure Earning (NTE) Faculty Community monthly forums provide professional and leadership development plus peer support. All NTE faculty are invited to join monthly face-to-face (morning session) or in Zoom (afternoon session). This time is set aside to mentor/partner with other NTE faculty, to network and share best practices and to request information. NTE Faculty Communities promise to: Schedule A set …

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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 Mobile Kitchen Demonstration (Recurring Event)

    Ferrell Commons

    Wellness and Health Promotion Services presents the FreshU Mobile Demonstration Kitchen. FreshU Kitchen Cooking Demos teach students how to incorporate fruits and vegetables into their diets and reduce food waste. Students will get to see the process, taste the dish, and take home a recipe card so they can try making it themselves later.

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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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  • Botswana: Politics, Environment, and Education

    Barbara Ying Center: BYC-101

    Join us for lunch and a discussion with Prof. Agreement Lathi Jotia, Dr. Lucretia Wame Hambira, and Dr. Kebapetse Lotshwao on climate change adaptation, politics, economy, globalization and higher education. Lunch provided. Hosted in partnership with the UCF College of Community Innovation and Education and the Brinson Foundation. Registration is required, please email Mirvate El Jerdi at mirvate.eljerdi@ucf.edu

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  • Major in Happiness (Recurring Event)

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    Undecided about your major? Not sure which career direction to pursue? Attend this workshop to learn how your values, interests, personality, and skills intersect for a career that works for you. Please view the attached “MIH - Career Interest Assessment” worksheet before clicking “Register”. Once you register for this workshop, you will be redirected to complete a Pre-Survey activity utilizing …

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  • Publishing Your Undergraduate Research (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    This workshop will provide information on how to publish undergraduate research and creative scholarship. Participants can expect to learn what it takes to submit a journal article (manuscript) and how the publication process works. 

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  • Stalking Victimization: Results of a National Study of Victims

    Virtual

    UCF’s Center for the Study of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery and UCF’s Violence Against Women Cluster present a webinar on stalking victimization. Representatives from the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics will provide an overview of a recent study on stalking victimization. Topics will include findings on victim-offender relationships and the role of technology.

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  • SPSIA Success Series: Study Abroad

    Virtual

    Does the idea of studying in another country excite you? Join us to learn more about study abroad opportunities and exchange programs offered to SPSIA students. This workshop will discuss the different types of study abroad programs, how to plan and how to integrate it as part of your major or minor.  Exchange programs include:• Germany• United Kingdom• Sweden• Australia• Kyrgyztan• Egypt• Poland (new)• Greece (new)• South Korea (new) For more information: https://sciences.ucf.edu/politics/undergraduate/services-resources/#study  …

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  • Recharge to Charge On - Yoga for Faculty and Staff

    Education Complex and Gym

    Relax and unwind with UCF faculty and staff during a free lunchtime yoga session, hosted by the Wellness Research Center from 12:00 to 12:40 p.m., Thursday, April 21st, in the Education Complex Gym, ED176. The session will be led by Beth Stone, a Yoga Alliance certified instructor. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat or beach towel. 

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  • Non-Tenure Earning (NTE) Faculty Community (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Interdisciplinary Non-Tenure Earning (NTE) Faculty Community monthly forums provide professional and leadership development plus peer support. All NTE faculty are invited to join monthly face-to-face (morning session) or in Zoom (afternoon session). This time is set aside to mentor/partner with other NTE faculty, to network and share best practices and to request information. NTE Faculty Communities promise to: Schedule A set …

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  • BATE-PAPO: Portuguese Club Chat (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall

    UCF students: Join us for a chat in Portuguese! Come speak Portuguese with us and improve your proficiency. All levels are welcome. We meet from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., every other Thursday. This is a virtual event. Please contact Ms. Pegoraro for the login information at Evelin.Pegoraro@ucf.edu.

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  • Faculty Senate Meeting

    Virtual

    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 shared governance. Its committees provide academic oversight by reviewing and approving policies, …

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  • Supporting AANHPI Knights (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Supporting AANHPI Knights This space provides Asian students a safe opportunity to connect and gain support. 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 and other workshops visit caps.sdes.ucf.edu.

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  • A Courageous Guide to Money, with author & comedic financial speaker Colin Ryan

    Virtual

    Do you want to learn about money management and finances with a comedic twist. Join us for this virtual event with nationally acclaimed Comedic Financial Speaker Colin Ryan. Colin will share tips on financial management while making you chuckle. 

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  • Mighty Knights Self Defense (Recurring Event)

    UCF Downtown

    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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  • Graduate Weekly Writing Group (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 109: Trevor Colbourn Hall 109

    The Unversity Writing Center invites graduate students to a weekly write-in group. This is a dedicated time for graduate students to focus on writing assignments, dissertations, research, or other projects. This is an in-person event held in Trevor Colbourn Hall 109. Participants should come at the start of the event, and stay the entire time.

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  • Brass Chamber Ensembles

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Downtown

    This concert features UCF Brass student chamber ensembles, including the UCF trumpet ensemble, the UCF horn ensemble, the UCF trombone ensemble, the UCF tuba/euphonium ensemble, the Colbourn Brass Quintet and the Pegasus Brass Quintet. The Brass Chamber Ensembles concert is generously supported by Baker Barrios Architects, Inc. UCF Celebrates the Arts 2022, April 5-16, showcases the creativity, innovation and collaboration …

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  • Executive Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Information Session

    Virtual

    Are you looking to advance your career? Join us LIVE on April 14 at 6 p.m. to get an overview of our Executive Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, including information about our curriculum, cohort model, admission requirements, application process and much more. Information session attendees receive an application waiver.

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  • College Application and Scholarship Essay Workshop (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Applying to college? Looking for scholarships? Join UCF's University Writing Center and the Department of Writing and Rhetoric for an interactive workshop about writing personal essays for your applications! Learn tips for getting started, review example prompts, develop a plan for revision, and more! The workshop session will include time for drafting as well as Q&A. This event is open …

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  • Shrek The Musical (Recurring Event)

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Downtown

    A grumpy green ogre and fairy-tale favorites thrown into a jam-packed hilarious musical adventure perfect for the entire family.  Based on the Dreamworks film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony-Award-winning hilarious adventure that brings the beloved characters from the film to the stage. Follow the grumpy green ogre named Shrek as his hermit existence is thrown into chaos when a …

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  • Pegasus String Quartet and Beethoven Septet

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Downtown

    The Pegasus String Quartet, UCF’s graduate string quartet under the direction of Ayako Yonetani, makes its Steinmetz Hall debut. Joined by faculty members David Bjella, cello, and Hannah Sun, piano, the group performs Puccini’s Crisatemi and Schumann’s monumental Piano Quintet, Op. 44. The second half of the program is rounded out by UCF faculty members performing Beethoven’s Septet in E …

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