Events By Category: “Workshop/Conference”

  • Graduate and Professional Student Panel: Understanding the Application Process

    CSEL: 121 and Virtual

    Have you ever wondered how students successfully apply to and thrive in graduate and professional school while handling other responsibilities? This workshop allows you to get that information directly from the source. In this session, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and listen to a panel of graduate and professional students discuss their experiences. You’ll learn how they …

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  • Foundations of Data Management: Finding Data Sources

    Virtual

    Data and statistics play an important role in conducting research, yet understanding how to find, analyze and manage data can be complicated. If you are interested in developing data skills, this session on finding data sources will provide an overview of introductory information to aid you on your path to being a data expert.The workshop will introduce the basic concepts …

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  • Talk Tuesday: Application Advice from an Admission Officer

    GB-101 and Virtual

    Feeling overwhelmed with law school applications? Not sure where to start? Feel like something is missing from your application? Join Lucas Harty - Associate Director of Admissions from Harvard Law School to hear his expert advice, tips, and tricks. You will leave this workshop feeling more confident in your ability to stand out as a competitive law school applicant. Don't …

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  • Maximizing Your Internship Experience (Hybrid) (Recurring Event)

    CSEL 121 and Virtual

    Now that you’ve landed the internship, what's next? Learn how to make the most of your experience through building relationships and best practices on the job for future opportunities! This workshop is hybrid. You can attend either virtually or in-person in CSEL 121. GEB Eligible For questions, email oel@ucf.edu. If you need captioning access or another accommodation in order to …

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  • The 24 Hour Hack: Turning Time Into Your Superpower

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Ever wish you had more hours in the day? Balancing personal passions and professional goals can feel like a constant juggling act in today's fast-paced world. This session will show you how to turn your 24 hours into a superpower. We’ll dive deep into practical strategies for mastering time management, helping you thrive in your personal and professional life. From …

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  • Managing ADHD Symptoms

    Virtual

    Gain insight into understanding ADHD symptoms and learn about managing symptoms, including inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity to improve daily functioning. This workshop is part of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop series! Learn about CAPS and other workshops.

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  • Webcourses@UCF Open Lab for Instructors (Recurring Event)

    Digital Learning Center: DLC-217

    Maximize your online teaching success with Webcourses@UCF Support! This spring, we're thrilled to offer expert technical support through our convenient Open Labs held on the third Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Digital Learning Center (DLC), Room 217. Just bring your own device and tap into our wealth of knowledge and resources. Need access …

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  • Grant Writing Academy: Writing a Compelling DOD Proposal

    TBD

    Dr. Peter Delfyett, a distinguished Pegasus Professor in the UCF College of Optics and Photonics, will facilitate this session. This session will include drafting a competitive abstract and technical narrative with precise objectives and goals, describing the significance of the work, planning the methodology and data management plan sections, and expanding on impacts resulting from the proposed activities. Participation is …

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  • Job Search Strategies

    Virtual

    Join Centsible Knights as we host Career Services to talk about everything you need to know about the job search as a student.

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  • Finding and Using Academic Sources (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    This session highlights time-saving strategies to locate sources for upcoming assignments, research projects and literature reviews. Learn how to navigate library website options, access peer reviewed journals and discipline-specific databases, common search strategies and tips for maximizing Google Scholar.  This workshop is offered through the Office of Graduate Student Life. Find more details here.

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  • Crafting Your Resume and CV Lab

    CSEL 121 and Virtual

    Join UCF Career Services and the Academic Advancement Programs for a focused workshop on crafting your resume and CV. We will cover best practices for content and format, as well as tips for tailoring your CV to specific industries or job opportunities. This lab will help you highlight your skills and experiences in a way that showcases your unique value …

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  • Getting Connected with Representatives and Networking

    CSEL 121 and Virtual

    Join Academic Advancement Programs for a focused workshop on networking and connecting with representatives to prepare for the Graduate and Professional School Fair. Learn the fundamentals of professional networking, effective communication strategies, and how to research schools and programs in advance. Understand the long-term value of building relationships with admissions representatives. The session will also include a Q&A to provide …

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  • Coping Skills: Interpersonal Effectiveness

    Virtual

    Learn how to get your needs met in relationships and sustain healthy relationships while also maintaining self-respect. This workshop is part of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop series! Learn about CAPS and other workshops.

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  • Knight Shadow Program Virtual Info Session (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Ever wondered what a “day in the life” of a particular job or career looks like? Want to make impactful connections with employers aligned to your major and grow your professional network?  This session will detail the Knight Shadow Program — a job shadowing program during the academic breaks (summer break, winter break, spring break). Knight Shadow Student participants shadow …

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  • Florida Defense Science and Technology Symposium 2024

    Fairwinds Alumni Center: Ballroom

    This event will take place at the UCF main campus Oct. 17-18, and is co-organized by UCF and USF. Faculty from all SUS universities will be in attendance. The aim is to bring together academic experts in Florida that are working in areas related to defense science and technology. The symposium is intended to benefit junior faculty or faculty that …

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  • From Teller to Business Builder: Karlon's Financial Path and Business Strategies

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    This session will explore Karlon Johnson's career journey, from hosting financial literacy workshops on behalf of Fairwinds at the UCF campus as an intern and full-time employee to his transition into business financial literacy during the pandemic and with the Black Business Investment Fund (BBIF). Both of these tie into his current career path. Lastly, he will speak to one …

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  • Knight Shadow Program Virtual Info Session (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Ever wondered what a “day in the life” of a particular job or career looks like? Want to make impactful connections with employers aligned to your major and grow your professional network?  This session will detail the Knight Shadow Program — a job shadowing program during the academic breaks (summer break, winter break, spring break). Knight Shadow Student participants shadow …

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  • BEAM: How to Thrive at UCF

    Virtual

    BEAM is UCF’s new model for student thriving! Learn how to enhance each of the four domains — Belonging, Engaging, Achieving and Meaning — and discover how doing so will help you be successful as a student! This workshop is part of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop series! Learn about CAPS and other workshops.

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  • Parallel Computing with MATLAB: Part 2 of 2

    Virtual

    The first part of this workshop focuses on parallel computing with MATLAB on the desktop. The host introduces the concept of parallel computing and briefly covers optimizing code before diving into parallelism in MATLAB and common programming constructs such as parfor — including optimization and performance considerations — and parfeval. Next, scaling options are introduced with discussion about GPUs and …

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  • 2024 Florida Historical Society Annual Meeting and Symposium (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: TCH 351

    The history department is hosting this year's Florida Historical Society Annual Meeting and Symposium. Join us for academic paper presentations and panel discussions from professional historians, graduate students and more on Florida history and culture. More details and program to come. 

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  • Managing Anxiety (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    This workshop will describe anxiety and how it presents, strategies for confronting anxious thoughts and coping techniques to reduce physical symptoms of anxiety. This workshop is part of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop series! Learn about CAPS and other workshops.

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  • 2024 Florida Historical Society Annual Meeting and Symposium (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: TCH 351

    The history department is hosting this year's Florida Historical Society Annual Meeting and Symposium. Join us for academic paper presentations and panel discussions from professional historians, graduate students and more on Florida history and culture. More details and program to come. 

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  • Project FOCUS Weekly Personalized Sessions Summer/Fall 2024 (Recurring Event)

    UCF Teaching Academy

    The Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute invites you to join Project FOCUS, a series of 10 coaching sessions designed to enhance the academic performance of individuals experiencing school-related challenges such as organization, planning and memory. Participants receive personalized assessments and in-person coaching sessions facilitated by trained coaches on UCF’s main campus. Coaching sessions are available during the summer and fall …

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  • Social Media and Mental Health

    Virtual

    In this workshop you will learn how social media fits into your mental health and ways to tailor your social media experience. Learn how to identify your social media values, create balance and check in with your self-esteem. This workshop is part of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop series! Learn about CAPS and other workshops.

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  • Graduate and Professional School Monthly Series: Developing Your Statement of Purpose

    Virtual

    Have you ever wondered what graduate or professional schools look for in a statement of purpose? Join Dr. Don Brunson, director of the Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative at Johns Hopkins University, to learn how to shape your statement of purpose into a competitive statement. This workshop is designed to help you develop a clear and compelling statement of purpose. Whether …

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