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Knights Against Hazing tabling
Sept. 25, 2018 at 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Student Union
Knights Against Hazing tabling — Students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to stop by the NHPW tableoutside the Student Union to sign the Anti-Hazing Pledge electronically and Anti-Hazing Banner.
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Knightro Appearance
Sept. 25, 2018 at 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Student Union
Knightro appearing at the student union to help promote Anti-Hazing week.
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Religion Film Series: Undressing Israel: Gay Men in the Promised Land
Sept. 25, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. John C. Hitt Library: 223
The Religion and Cultural Studies Program will be cohosting a film series with the UCF Library, to explore Religion and Sexuality through the film medium. The first of the film series is Undressing Israel: Gay Men in the Promised Land When many people think of Israel, it is often in terms of modern war or ancient religion. But there is ...
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¡Sabor Latino!
Sept. 25, 2018 at 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. Visual Arts Building: 132
This event will be a Latinx Showcase for people to show off their talents! Whether it is singing, dancing, filmmaking, comedy, creating art, or anything else, everyone has a taste of their culture to share with their community. This is a chance to express one’s creativity in a non-competitive environment surrounded by supportive peers! September 25, 2018 7:00 PM – ...
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Knights Against Hazing tabling
Sept. 28, 2018 at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Recreation and Wellness Center
Knights Against Hazing tabling — Parents, students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to stop by theNHPW table in front of the Rec and Wellness Center to sign the Anti-Hazing Pledge electronically and Anti-Hazing Banner.
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Mi Familia (My Family)
Oct. 9, 2018 at 12 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. SJA Lounge: Student Union 207
Building a network of support is important to having a successful college experience. Join us for this unique networking opportunity to meet new peers, faculty, and to celebrate Hispanic culture, and create a community of support. Lunch will be provided for attendees! October 9, 2018 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Social Justice and Advocacy Lounge (SU 207) Hosted by: Social ...
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Religion Film Series: A Jihad for Love
Oct. 9, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. John C. Hitt Library: 223
The Religion and Cultural Studies Program will be cohosting a film series with the UCF Library, to explore Religion and Sexuality through the film medium. The second of the film series is A Jihad for Love: Fourteen centuries after the revelation of the holy Qur'an to the Prophet Muhammad, Islam today is the world's second largest and fastest growing religion. ...
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Taste of Hospitality
Oct. 9, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Rosen Courtyard (Rosen Campus)
Latin American themed food tasting event held at the Rosen Campus. October 9, 2018 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Rosen Courtyard Hosted by: Multicultural Student Center Contact: Pryia Lalchan, pryia.lalchan@ucf.edu, (407) 823-0401
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Film Screening: Coming Out: A 50 Year History
Oct. 11, 2018 at 12 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. John C. Hitt Library: 223
Transgender teen, Jazz Jennings, narrates this documentary where young people interview a host of LGBTQ elders who came out in different historical eras from the 1950s through today. These inspiring talks give insight into the political and personal changes that shaped the modern LGBTQ movement. The young interviewers get an opportunity to compare and contrast their "coming out" experience with ...
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UCF Diversity Week
Oct. 15, 2018 until 11:45 p.m. until Oct. 19, 2018, 11:45 p.m. The University of Central Florida
A New Day Dawns: UCF Inclusive Excellence UCF Diversity Week is a celebration of our diverse community and an opportunity to explore topics across the broad range of human identity, experience, and interaction. Diversity Week activities are intended to stimulate our campus and move us to a more inclusive culture. This year marks the 26th UCF Diversity Week. This year’s ...
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Noche Latina: Hispanic Heritage Month Closing Ceremony
Oct. 15, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom
Celebrate the closing of Hispanic Heritage Month with performances from our Hispanic Heritage Month Rey y Reina Scholarship Pageant contestants! Food will be provided for attendees. October 15, 20185:30 PM – 7:30 PMSU Pegasus Ballroom Hosted by: Hispanic Heritage Month Committee Contact: Krystal Vielman, krystal.vielman@ucf.edu, (407) 823-2408
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Diversity Week: Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton’s Cafeteria
Oct. 19, 2018 at 12 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. John C. Hitt Library: 223
EMMY Award-winning Screaming Queens tells the little-known story of the first known act of collective, violent resistance to the social oppression of queer people in the United States - a 1966 riot in San Francisco's impoverished Tenderloin neighborhood, three years before the famous gay riot at New York's Stonewall Inn. Screaming Queens introduces viewers to street queens, cops and activist ...
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2018 Annual Employee Awards Program (Faculty & Staff Only)
Oct. 19, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom
Please join us for an afternoon of celebration as UCF Human Resources recognizes our dedicated employees at the 46th Annual Employee Awards Program! Honorees include employees celebrating years of service anniversaries and this year's retirees. The winners of the USPS Employee of the Year Award, the Gabor A&P Excellence Award, and the United Way Advocate Leadership Award will also be ...
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Cultural Immersion Trip to Eatonville, FL
Oct. 20, 2018 at 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. UCF: TBD
First Year Experience and the Division of Teaching & Learning are excited to offer a cultural immersion trip to Eatonville, FL, in conjunction with the 2018 UCF Common Read book (Dust Tracks on a Road) programming calendar. All students are welcome to apply to participate in this trip. Lunch is included. New students who attend will earn 2,000 LINK Loot. ...
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Social Venture Competition
Nov. 15, 2018 at 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Starter Space: 135 BA 1
The Social Venture Competition celebrates and rewards students who have developed solutions and plans intended to impact society’s biggest problems. Students concerned with poverty, education, healthcare, human rights, environmental and other societal problems are encouraged to submit their proposals and participate in this exciting event. Turn your IDEAS INTO IMPACT by submitting your proposal to this showcase event.
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Take A Book, Leave a Book
Nov. 19, 2018 at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. John C. Hitt Library: main floor
Stop by the main floor of the John C. Hitt Library and take a free book. There will be a wide selection of fiction and non-fiction books available. If you want to leave a book in exchange, you can do that too.
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