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IEW - Service-Learning Student Showcase
Nov. 14, 2018 at 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom
Join us as students present their academic service-learning projects to faculty judges and the general public. Come and learn how service with local, regional, national, and international organizations benefits student learning outcomes as well as the greater community.
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Non-Tenure Earning Faculty Communities
Nov. 14, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. Teaching Academy: 130
Our interdisciplinary non-tenure earning (NTE) community drives our UCF Collective Impact while developing and retaining NTE faculty. Monthly forums provide NTE faculty professional and leadership development and peer support. All NTE faculty have an open invitation to join us monthly. You may choose an action team or you may choose to network with your NTE colleagues regarding best practices or ...
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Optimizing Your Online Presence (Recurring Event)
Nov. 14, 2018 at 11 a.m. until noon Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213
Join us for this two in one workshop to learn more about evaluating research impacts and managing your online research profile. Part 1: Citation Metrics & Measuring Impact: Citation metrics provide quantitative data used to evaluate the impact of a scholar’s research. Several methods and tools exist to assist scholars with obtaining information about citation counts and impact data, such ...
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Useful Apps All Grad Students Should Love & Use (Recurring Event)
Nov. 14, 2018 at 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213
Do you ever wonder if there is a great app out there that you are missing out on? Need help staying organized, taking notes, or need a better way to communicate with classmates over shared projects? Well, look no further as this session will introduce helpful and important apps that all grad students should love and use! We will cover ...
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Research, Write, Defend & Publish: Honors in the Major (Recurring Event)
Nov. 14, 2018 at 12 p.m. until 12:30 p.m. The Burnett Honors College: BHC 130
These information sessions cover the Honors in the Major eligibility requirements, program benefits, and an overview of the steps to complete an Honors in the Major thesis/creative project. During these sessions, students can ask questions and fill out the HIM Eligibility form to get started in pursuing original and independent research in their major discipline.
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Safe Zone Series: Advocates (Recurring Event)
Nov. 14, 2018 at 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Barbara Ying Center: 140
Open to all UCF faculty, staff, and students Course number: DIV241 Thursday, August 9 from 3:00pm-5:00pm Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services Location: EC Garden Room Tuesday, September 4 from 1:00pm-3:00pm Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services Location: Student Union, 218C Thursday, September 13 from 9:00am-11:00am Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 Tuesday, October 9 from 1:00pm-3:00pm Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services Location: EC Garden ...
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How to: Find and Apply for Summer Off-Campus Research Experiences (Recurring Event)
Nov. 14, 2018 at 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. Trevor Colbourn Hall: 201
Come explore opportunities to engage in research around the United States and the world! There are opportunities to engage in research at other universities and research institutions (e.g., the National Institute of Health). Previous UCF undergraduates have spent the summer all around the country including Harvard, Yale, Ohio State, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Pennsylvania. ...
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Performance Appraisal Training - PER067 (Faculty & Staff Supervisors Only) (Recurring Event)
Nov. 15, 2018 at 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. UCF Human Resources - Innovative Center: Training Room
Learn all about UCF's performance appraisal process! Topics include: * Benefits and multiple uses of appraisals* UCF procedures for USPS and A&P* How to make the process faster/easier* What and how to document* How to set SMART goals with your staff This workshop is limited to current supervisors of USPS and A&P eligible staff.
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IEW - International Expo
Nov. 15, 2018 at 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom
A showcase of international and global efforts at UCF and in the Central Florida community. Learn how to get involved internationally while enjoying fun activities, food, music, and giveaways. If you are interested in tabling and being represented during the Expo, please contact Michael Martinez.
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GKT Workshop
Nov. 15, 2018 at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Student Union: 220 (Sand Key)
An in-person workshop filled with testing strategies and useful information for the General Knowledge Test (GKT). Covers all sections, Essay, English Language, Reading, and Mathematics. It is not always about knowing the material but being able to get through the timed test.
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Planning Poster Presentations (Recurring Event)
Nov. 15, 2018 at 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213
Planning a research poster session? Learn the basics of poster design and tips for editing free PowerPoint poster templates. This session reviews poster elements for layout, graphics, and printing, and includes examples of well-designed posters. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptop to begin creating a poster for hands-on practice. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student ...
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Don't Just Stand There
Nov. 15, 2018 at 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Neptune 158: Classroom
OSRR Violence Prevention Team proposes a certification opportunity for all UCF enrolled students. This certificate requires students to attend eight workshops (8 total hours) and to attend a 6-hour bystander intervention training facilitated by UCF Green Dot. The following information outlines the desired learning outcomes, suggested formals, and requirement for the implementation process. Interpersonal violence prevention starts with you. Learn ...
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Drum Your Stress Away! - CAPS Wellness Workshops (Recurring Event)
Nov. 15, 2018 at 12 p.m. Counseling and Psychological Services: Group room
Lower your stress and increase relaxation skills by discovering your personal rhythm. No musical talent or experience needed. CAPS workshops are free, require no sign-up, and space is provided on a first-come-first-serve basis to currently enrolled students. Located in CAPS West.
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Communicating Across Cultures (Recurring Event)
Nov. 15, 2018 at 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. UCF Valencia Osceola Center: Building 4, Room 4-335
Open to all UCF faculty, staff, and students Course Number: DIV044 Wednesday, October 3 from 4:00pm-6:00pm Facilitator: Barbara Thompson Location: UCF Valencia West, Building 11, Room 107 Thursday, November 15 from 1:00pm-4:00pm Facilitator: Barbara Thompson Location: UCF Valencia Osceola, Building 4, Room 335 The ability to prevent misunderstandings through effective cross-cultural communication is an important skill in today’s world. This ...
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Balancing Work, Family, and Life - EAP124 (Faculty & Staff Only)
Nov. 15, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. UCF Human Resources - Innovative Center: Training Room
Balancing your work and home life can seem impossible in our busy world. Feelings of guilt and turmoil are stirred by the demands of work and home, and the lack of personal time and time for family and friends. Through open discussion, this workshop outlines how to work toward attainable personal and professional goals, while reducing stress levels. It also ...
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Getting Started with Experiential Learning
Nov. 15, 2018 at 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. Career Services and Experiential Learning: 115
Are you expecting to work in your major field when you graduate? Employers look for graduates with experience. Learn how to gain such related experience while in school through internships, co-ops, and service learning. The presentation will cover: The academic side to Experiential Learning The importance of gaining experience The difference between co-ops and internships Internships abroad - Service-Learning How ...
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FTCE Mathematics Workshop (7)
Nov. 15, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. until 5:45 p.m. Teaching Academy: 221
Final Review Competencies 1-4 All topics briefly outlined and reviewed (Number Sense, Measurement, Geometry, Coordinate Plane, Algebraic Thinking, Data/Probability) NO Registration, Fee or RSVP Required Come & Go … any time! Visitor Parking via kiosk www.parking.ucf.edu/permits/visitor-permits
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Healthy Living
Nov. 15, 2018 at 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. Neptune 158: Multipurpose Room
Walk-ins Welcome! Open to all, no registration needed. Healthy Living is a healthy food expo.
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Healthy Living
Nov. 15, 2018 at 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. Neptune 158
Eating healthy on a college budget. It's challenging but not impossible. Join MASS and Wellness and Health for a meal planning demo and see how easy it is to stay healthy, and keep money in your pockets. All students welcome! Free admission and no registration required.
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Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi) Thriving Thursdays (Recurring Event)
Nov. 15, 2018 at 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. TBA - AKPsi
Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity will be hosting workshops on Thursdays to assist students with their professional development. The workshops will focus on topics like, business execution, strengthening programming skills, and building your online portfolio. Social Media Twitter: akpsi_ucf Instagram: akpsi_ucf
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Inclusion and Intellectual Disability
Nov. 16, 2018 at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Barbara Ying Center: 140
Open to all UCF faculty, staff, and students Course number: DIV262 Friday, November 16 from 10:00am-11:30am Facilitator: Inclusive Education Services Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140 This workshop will discuss the Inclusive Education Services program at UCF and will highlight why this program is so important for people with intellectual disabilities and for the UCF community. Discussion will explore how ...
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Presentation Skills (Recurring Event)
Nov. 16, 2018 at 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213
Does the idea of giving a presentation freak you out? I have good news and bad news. Bad news – presentations are unavoidable in your courses and in your future career path. Good news – presentation skills are something you can easily improve! This 45-minute session will provide some tips, tricks, and ideas for how to become a better presenter. ...
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Don't Just Stand There
Nov. 16, 2018 at 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. LEAD Lounge: Ferrell Commons 7E Ste 165
OSRR Violence Prevention Team proposes a certification opportunity for all UCF enrolled students. This certificate requires students to attend eight workshops (8 total hours) and to attend a 6-hour bystander intervention training facilitated by UCF Green Dot. The following information outlines the desired learning outcomes, suggested formals, and the requirement for the implementation process. Interpersonal violence prevention starts with you. ...
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Mindfulness Mondays - CAPS Wellness Workshops (Recurring Event)
Nov. 19, 2018 at 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Counseling and Psychological Services: Group room
Looking for a more peaceful approach to your week? Come experience a new way of being and learn mindfulness skills! Part of a weekly workshop series. CAPS workshops are free, require no sign-up, and space is provided on a first-come-first-serve basis to currently enrolled students.
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Word Hacks– Assignment Formatting Made Easy
Nov. 19, 2018 at 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213
Unlocking the powerful tools in Microsoft Word to simplify and stylize your assignment formatting. We will be exploring WordStyles, sections, in-text referencing, navigation and more with tips and tricks that can be used in every class and beyond graduate school. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success.
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Optimizing Your Online Presence (Recurring Event)

Useful Apps All Grad Students Should Love & Use (Recurring Event)

Research, Write, Defend & Publish: Honors in the Major (Recurring Event)

Safe Zone Series: Advocates (Recurring Event)

How to: Find and Apply for Summer Off-Campus Research Experiences (Recurring Event)

Performance Appraisal Training - PER067 (Faculty & Staff Supervisors Only) (Recurring Event)

Planning Poster Presentations (Recurring Event)

Drum Your Stress Away! - CAPS Wellness Workshops (Recurring Event)

Communicating Across Cultures (Recurring Event)

Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi) Thriving Thursdays (Recurring Event)

Presentation Skills (Recurring Event)

Mindfulness Mondays - CAPS Wellness Workshops (Recurring Event)