To help minimize the spread of COVID-19, some events are being offered virtually, and in-person events have additional safety requirements.
If you have questions about what’s open around campus, please check out this regularly updated guide.
Join us for Ian Urbina’s gripping account of modern slavery in the fishing industry. Ian’s Outlaw Ocean series was originally published in The New York Times, where he has been an investigative reporter for over two decades. During his career, Ian has won a Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News, a George Polk Award for Foreign Reporting, and his work has …
Events at UCFFederal, State, and Local Government procurement is the largest target market in the world. The question is usually not “Does the government buy what you are selling?”...it is more “Can you be competitive enough and relentless enough to position your business to win government contracts?” If you think you can be competitive, then government contracting may be a good growth …
Events at UCFThe Executive Board of the Sociology Graduate Student Association (SGSA) in partnership with the Department of Sociology cordially invites you to attend Pioneers of Sociology: The Life & Legacy of Ida B. Wells. During this virtual talk, author, professor, and public historian Michelle Duster will discuss how Ida B. Wells’ contributions to sociology are critical to understanding the discipline’s past …
Events at UCFPresented by FSBDC at UCF Consultant, Chuck Wheeler If you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This course will give you an overview of what to know, actions to take, and how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success. Fee: No cost Register Now
Events at UCFCOSTalksDistinguished Speaker Series Event Speaker: Robin Nelson, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Anthropology, Santa Clara University Click here to RSVP.RSVP required to receive virtual Zoom link. Anthropological investigations of the "human family" have explored all manner of topics ranging from gender practice to the evolution of modern human behavior. In this talk, she will explore how both theory production and a legacy …
Events at UCFJoin us to hear from Dr. Rod K. Brunson, professor of public life in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Northeastern University, as a part of the Racial Justice Speaker Series hosted by the UCF Department of Criminal Justice. Dr. Brunson’s expertise centers on police-minority community relations, youth violence and evidence-based criminal justice policy. He has consistently called …
Events at UCFThe problem of forced labor on fishing vessels has emerged as an especially difficult challenge to policymakers, enforcement officials, and worker advocates. This form of human trafficking is particularly challenging to eradicate due in part to the physical isolation of those workplaces and the complex legal and jurisdictional issues on the high seas. Hear from Karen Stauss, Senior Policy Counsel …
Events at UCFThis presentation provides an understanding of the various certifications impacted by SBA and discussion of eligibility criteria and the application process. To aid your business to make effective connections with the government your business should obtain the proper certifications, if available. SBA small business certifications document a special capability or status that will help your small business compete in the …
Events at UCFThis course, taught by UCF police officers who are experienced and knowledgeable on topics of personal safety and threat awareness, is designed to provide attendees with information, tactics and options which may be useful in various types of crimes perpetrated against victims.
Events at UCFPresented by FSBDC at UCF - Lake County Area Manager & Consultant, Eddie Hill Your business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. We’ll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included, and how to use it as a tool to keep your company on track for long term growth. …
Events at UCFThe Equal Rights Amendment is still a debated issue in the United States. In its basic form, it would add women to the Constitution. The amendment was first written in 1923 – a few years after women won the right to vote. Decades later, it became a significant issue during the Women’s Liberation Movement. Near its almost ratification, Florida was …
Events at UCFThis presentation, co-sponsored by Academic Engagement Network, the Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence, and the School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs, will focus on intelligence issues and the Yom Kippur war. The Israeli government and military were caught by surprise on October 6, 1973 by the sudden attack by the Egyptian and Syrian armies. Questions have arisen as …
Events at UCFThe UCF Center for Ethics and Department of Philosophy will host Mark Satta (PhD, JD) for a live digital conversation around ethics, science and technology, and knowledge, in which he will discuss his work on epistemic trespassing. Epistemic trespassers have competence in one field but pass judgment on matters in another field where they lack competence. Epistemic trespassing can make …
Events at UCFJoin us for the eighth annual Big Data Analytics Symposium hosted by the UCF Statistics and Data Science Department. The day-long series of speakers and networking opportunities connects students to industry professionals to explore the practical applications of big data and data analytics in the modern market place. Click Here for More Information This year we are going virtual. Register …
Events at UCFSpeaker: Bob Inglis Former U.S. Representative Former Congressman Bob Inglis (R-SC) is the founder and executive director of republicEn.org, a grassroots organization dedicated to advocating a conservative, free-enterprise approach to solving our nation's climate challenges. With the 2020 election in the rearview, there is a unique opportunity for conservatives to step up and offer a market-based solution. Any real, workable …
Events at UCFEminent Scholar Lecture: “Behavioral Public Performance: How People Make Sense of Government Metrics” On Thursday, March 18, 2021, Dr. Donald Moynihan, Ph.D. will be presenting as the 2020 Fall Eminent Scholar for the Center for Public and Nonprofit Management’s fall lecture event. His discussion will consider an unfolding revolution that is occurring in the measurement and reporting of government performance …
Events at UCFA panel of women professionals from Enterprise Holdings will share their stories about how they moved ahead in their career. Be empowered, gain internship and career advice, and network with a supportive team of women that will help you navigate your journey. Be entered into a raffle to win a swag bag! Sponsored by Enterprise Holdings, Career Services & Experiential …
Events at UCFThis course, taught by UCF police officers who are experienced and knowledgeable on topics of personal safety and threat awareness, is designed to provide attendees with information, tactics and options which may be useful in various types of crimes perpetrated against victims.
Events at UCFPresented by FSBDC at UCF Consultant & Marketing Manager, Jairo Batista and Consultant & International Trade Specialist, Nerine Elattar As the environment has drastically changed, businesses are forced to adapt and sell their products online, better known as E-commerce. This webinar is designed to introduce the fundamentals of selling your product online. We will discuss how to sell your product …
Events at UCFTo honor Dr. Abraham Pizam, founding dean of the Rosen College of Hospitality Management on the 50th anniversary of his achieving his Ph.D., the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series will take a look at the evolution of the hospitality and tourism industry through the eyes of some of the pioneers in this field of education. Lecture Guest Speaker March 25, 2021: …
Events at UCFJoin a panel of women academics from disciplines across the University of Central Florida as they discuss the effects the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their teaching, scholarship, service loads and personal lives. Panelists:Dr. RoSusan Bartee, Educational Leadership and Higher EducationDr. Nessette Falu, AnthropologyDr. Amelia Lyons, HistoryDr. Leandra Preson, Women's & Gender StudiesDr. Linda Walters, Biology Register through Zoom at Women …
Events at UCFEach one of us is touched by modern slavery in our everyday lives through the purchases that we make and the commodities we consume. Join us for a discussion about forced labor in global supply chains and learn how to be a more conscious consumer. Therese Randazzo, Director of the Forced Labor Division, Office of Trade, US Customs and Border …
Events at UCFThe UCF Office of Research and the Provost’s Office sponsor the SEED Grant Program directed at promoting competitiveness in attracting external funding and enhancing the visibility and recognition of our faculty members. This program has two primary funding paths, one allows UCF researchers (PIs) to initiate new high risk, high reward activities and to collect data needed for submission of …
Events at UCFPresented by FSBDC at UCF Consultant, Chuck Wheeler If you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This course will give you an overview of what to know, actions to take, and how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success. Fee: No cost Register Now
Events at UCFJoin the National Weather Services along with special guests from the U.S. Space Force Launch Weather Officer to provide a training on weather. This is a two-hour virtual course hosted by meteorologists with the NWS where students learn how to identify weather hazards. Upon completion, students are certified weather spotters and can contact the NWS to report active weather conditions …
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