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The 2023 Florida Folklore Society annual meeting will take place February 24, 2023. It is a hybrid event, with some portions online and others in person. This year’s theme is: Folklorists at Work and Networking: Approaches to Researching and Promoting Folklore in the Sunshine State and Beyond. There will be two virtual sessions featuring presentations and discussions by former Florida …
kaidoIt's our favorite week of the year: Engineers Week! Join us as we celebrate with a variety of free events to showcase that just about every modern convenience is possible because of engineers. Learn how to fly a drone, race a carboard boat of your own design, see what projects our students are working on, meet our industry partners in …
kaidoThe Downtown Campus Library is bringing back one of our most popular programs, Blind Date with a Book! Celebrate Valentine’s Day by finding a match among our eligible books. Each book comes with a dating profile and bookmark. Popular fiction books have all been giftwrapped. No chance to judge a book by its cover here; you have to find the …
kaidoKnights Exemplar Information Session and Orientation | Feb. 21 | 9-10 am | Lead Scholars Academy (Ferrell Commons), room 168D Get to know Knights Exemplar at this Leadership Week event! Knights Exemplar is a service organization that volunteers with the UCF program Inclusive Education Services which provides a college opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities. While at this event, you …
kaido(Dis)comfort navigates constructed human experiences, environments, and practices meant to soothe the existential discomfort integral to the lived experience. This exhibition showcases the thesis work of three Master of Fine Arts candidates in the Studio Art & Design MFA track at the UCF School of Visual Arts & Design. Leeann Rae utilizes charcoal and soft pastel to dissect our understanding …
kaidoLeadership Unleashed: The Art Exhibit | Feb. 21 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Magnolia Room, Live Oak Event Center Join us for a special one-day art exhibit exploring the question, "Who or what has inspired you to Unleash Your Leadership Potential while at UCF?" Audience members will be invited to vote for their favorite piece.
kaidoFacilitator: Chantel Carter Description:When was the last time you truly felt grateful? What does that even mean or look like nowadays? We are all leaders in some capacity regardless of our titles or the kind of work we do. Gratitude is one of many skills we need as leaders to be successful in our work and in life. With everything going …
kaidoThis will be Part II of our Virtual Webinar series Make your future happen; don’t let it happen to you. With a strategic plan, you will be able to establish your company’s direction, make better business decisions, and have a source of increased market share and profitability. Strategic planning is a series of building blocks including: Financial Plan Marketing Plan …
kaidoNew Experiential Learning Programs: Barcelona & Cambodia | Feb. 21 | 10-11 a.m. | Key West, Room 218 (C&D), Student Union Join Quynh Dang, director of Experiential Learning, to learn about two new opportunities within the program, including summer internships in Barcelona and a service-learning experience in Cambodia in December.
kaidoFerrell Commons Student Resource Scavenger Hunt | Feb. 21 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Start at 63 South Dining Hall Students, faculty and staff are invited to meet UCF Cares representatives outside of 63 South dining hall to start the resource scavenger hunt through Ferrell Commons. Everyone who completes the scavenger hunt will receive a prize!
kaidoJoin CDE with MSC and BFSA to celebrate Black student, faculty, staff and community leaders at the Downtown campus. RECEPTION: 11:30 AM - 12 PM | DPAC 107 (PARRAMORE ROOM, catered by Dexter's Birdland) PANEL: 12:00 PM | DPAC 106 Learn about panelists stories and the significance of BHM moderated by Darryl Gordon, UCF Black Faculty & Staff Association president.
kaidoStarting 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 …
kaidoUnlocking Student Potential: The Power of Identity and Values in Organizational Leadership | Feb. 21 | noon-1 p.m. | Key West, Room 218 (C&D), Student Union Join facilitator Matthew Brown for this hybrid interactive workshop, participants will engage in dialogues and activities to discover individuals’ leadership styles while furthering knowledge on how leadership directly impacts organizational success.
kaidoThis Master of Science in FinTech Virtual Information Session will provide program details including curriculum, learning outcomes, modality options, sample schedules, admission requirements and application deadlines. Take this opportunity to meet our FinTech admission team and program director, Christo Pirinsky, Ph.D.
kaidoInspiring the Future: SMST Seminar Series | Tuesday February 21st 12-1 pm EST | Mr. Serge Da Deppo | Collaborating with the NATO Innovation Hub on security and defense priority challenges. Abstract: The Innovation Hub is a collaborative platform, virtual and physical, led by NATO Transformation Command (ACT) dedicated to creating a worldwide community. A wide range of topics or projects …
kaidoCommunity Service Event: Friend in Me | Feb. 21 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. |Garden Key, Room 221, Student Union Join LEAD Scholars is making motivational cards and inspirational bracelets for children in the Orlando community. All supplies will be provided. Faculty, staff and students are welcome to unwind and put their creativity to work.
kaidoSetting Goals and Sustaining Motivation | Feb. 21 | 1-2 p.m. | Sand Key, Room 220 Setting and achieving goals is essential for a leader to be successful. A variety of challenges can arise in the process of working toward goals. Drawing on theories from goal achievement and positive psychology, this session, led by Larry Marks, will address key aspects …
kaidoThe best way for muscle recovery, building up your immune system, and retention of information is a power nap! Join us for a safe, clean, supervised rest (30 mins after setting up), and feel invigorated to power through the rest of your day!
kaidoLearn the basics of Git and version control using the command line in this hands-on workshop. Whether you're working on a coding project alone or with other people, version control can save you time and effort. This workshop is intended for new or novice Git users. Presenter(s):Mark Durbin Registration link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_elZDDZ8fmwYeSxg Research Computing and Data Workshops SeriesWe are pleased to bring …
kaidoThe 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 …
kaidoThe Honors Undergraduate Thesis (HUT) program provides juniors and seniors from all disciplines the opportunity to engage in original and independent research as principal investigators. Over the course of two to four semesters, students work closely with a faculty committee to research, write, defend, and publish an original thesis that serves as an honors capstone product of their undergraduate career. …
kaidoJoin us for this informal opportunity to ask questions of Workday Adaptive Planning experts about how to use this recently updated tool. Academic units will be the focus of office hours scheduled in February. Drop in at any time during the session to ask questions or listen. Registration is not required. (After clicking the event's title, you will be able …
kaidoEnvisioning Your Leadership Philosophy | Feb. 21 | 2:30-4 p.m. | Sand Key, Room 220, Student Union Join facilitator Jennifer Wright in creating a digital vision board representing your values and goals as you develop your leadership style. Learn what intentional skills, strategies, and motivations are necessary to visualize for your future role as a leader. Participants are encouraged to bring a …
kaidoThis workshop will discuss and promote body positivity and overall wellness of mind and body. 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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