Events at UCF

Events By Category: “Workshop/Conference”

  • 2018 UCF Financial Wellness Series

    UCF Human Resources - Innovative Center: Training Room

    The annual UCF Financial Wellness Series will be held from April 2 through April 30, 2018. Sessions for this year include the following: Classroom Workshops Investing BasicsMonday, April 2 : 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Presented By: Paul Gregg, Assistant Chair, Finance Executive in ResidencePaul Gregg will share with you some of the same information he teaches students about retirement ...

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  • Presentation Skills (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    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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  • Intellectual and Other Conflicts of Interest: Your Rights and Responsibilities – ELECTIVE

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    This workshop addresses the various conflicts of interest encountered by faculty during their academic and research tenure. The session will address conflicts of interest between faculty and students, financial conflicts of interests related to sponsored research and conflicts of commitments related to faculty members institutional assignments and their private business or consulting activity. The objective of the session is to ...

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  • Safe Zone Series: Advocates (Recurring Event)

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Course number: DIV241 Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services The Safe Zone Advocates training is the second in the series and was created to further individual knowledge and understanding of LGBTQ+ issues. The training is geared toward helping attendees explore, identify, and expose cultural biases and acquire skills necessary for advocating for marginalized populations. Participants who complete both trainings (LGBTQ+ 101 and Safe ...

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  • Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

    Live Oak Ballroom/Garden Room

    All the decisions you make form and shape your experiences and direct the path you are on. Learn how to navigate and be confident in the decisions you make.This session is FREE and all students are welcome to attend! Earn 1,000 LINK points for attending!

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  • Relax and Flow Yoga - CAPS Wellness Workshops (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services: Group room

    An excellent introductory class for beginners or those wanting to work on the basics of yoga and meditation. CAPS workshops are free, require no sign-up, and seats are provided on a first-come first-serve basis.

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  • CGI U Commitment Writing Workshop (Recurring Event)

    LEAD Lounge: Ferrell Commons 7E Ste 165

    This event is for students who intend to apply to Clinton Global Initiative University and the 2018 Annual Meeting in October. For more information, please visit http://cgiu.org/. At this workshop, we will review the details of the CGI U Application and provide resources on how to develop and strengthen your Commitment to Action. This session will also include peer-to-peer coaching, ...

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  • Knights Writing Club (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    Are you trying to establish a good writing rhythm? Are you seeking a space for support and accountability? Are you looking for like-minded peers? Are you a Postdoc or Grad Student? Come join a writing club for Postdoctoral Scholars and Graduate Students to start off the spring semester with a focus on advancing your writing: a paper, manuscript, thesis or ...

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  • CGI U Commitment Writing Workshop (Recurring Event)

    LEAD Lounge: Ferrell Commons 7E Ste 165

    This event is for students who intend to apply to Clinton Global Initiative University and the 2018 Annual Meeting in October. For more information, please visit http://cgiu.org/. At this workshop, we will review the details of the CGI U Application and provide resources on how to develop and strengthen your Commitment to Action. This session will also include peer-to-peer coaching, ...

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  • UCF ADAGE Gifted Education Conference

    Morgridge International Reading Center

    Engage, Reach and Elevate Gifted and Talented Learners UCF Faculty Advocates for Gifted Education (ADAGE) in collaboration with Project ELEVATE present Gifted Education Professional Development Conference Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Morgridge International Reading Center at UCF's College of Education and Human Performance. To learn more about Gifted Education at the University of Central Florida College of Education and ...

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  • SPA Teaching Circle: Improving Your Rubrics Workshop

    Health & Public Affairs II: 247

    Join the School of Public Administration for the next Teaching Circle. This one is a workshop, so bring a current or past rubric that can be worked on during the session. This event is open to all faculty and staff. Feel free to bring your lunch.

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  • Mindfulness Mondays - CAPS Wellness Workshops (Recurring Event)

    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! Mindfulness is being in contact in the present moment, and is a skill that can be developed over time. This workshop will help you utilize your inner resources to let go of thoughts, let your feelings be, and work toward ...

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  • Webcourses@UCF Open Lab (Recurring Event)

    Center for Distributed Learning: LIB - 161B

    All open labs and workshops are available to faculty, staff, and teaching assistants at UCF. Webcourses@UCF Open Support Labs provide an opportunity to work on your online courses and ask questions of the support staff. Come any time during the open hours (we recommend no later than 30 minutes before the end of the lab). You can learn more about ...

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  • Authorship, Credit and Collaborative Scholarship and Research: Ethical Pitfalls to Avoid – CORE (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    This workshop will help to clarify rules governing authorship of peer-reviewed publications, with particular focus on archival journals. We will identify issues and decision making with respect to authorship through the instructor’s personal experiences and example case studies. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success.

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  • We Shall Remain Certificate Series: Episode 5 (Recurring Event)

    Barbara Ying Center: 140

    Course number: DIV294 Facilitator: Barbara Thompson We Shall Remain: America Through Native Eyes is a PBS series of five heartbreaking, inspiring stories highlighting Native ingenuity and resilience over the course of 300 years, establishing Native history as an essential part of American history. Must attend all five episodes to receive completion certificate.

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  • FPO235 Advanced ePro Requisition Workshop

    Classroom Building 1: 202

    This instructor-led, hands-on workshop is intended for requesters who have already created ePro requisitions, and who want additional training, tips, and tricks to make that task more efficient. Topics covered include tips for creating a multi-line ePro requisition, creating an ePro requisition for specialized requisitions, creating and working with favorites and other helpful skills for frequent ePro requisition users. Prerequisites: ...

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  • Navigating Change - PER204 (Faculty & Staff Only) (Recurring Event)

    UCF Human Resources - Innovative Center: Training Room

    Organizational change is constant…and it’s challenging, for both individuals and teams. This workshop provides insights into how people typically respond to change, and actions we can take to make the transition as smooth as possible. Topics include: Impacts of change on individuals and teams Strategies to work through change to achieve positive outcomes Techniques to reduce stress Stress and change ...

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  • Data Management: Perils of Fabrication, Falsification, and Confidentiality – CORE (Recurring Event)

    Graduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146

    This workshop addresses research misconduct in the form of fabrication of data or experimental outcomes, falsifying data or originality of material (e.g., plagiarism) and breech of confidentially of data as it relates to human subjects or contractual obligations. An historical perspective is given to highlight some infamous examples of misconduct and the ensuing scandals when they were publicized. Some mechanisms ...

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  • Take Charge of Test Anxiety! - Presented by CAPS

    Counseling and Psychological Services: Group room

    Sometimes worrying and feeling tense can make exams difficult. Come learn and apply strategies to manage anxiety in a healthy way and take steps to better show what you know on test day! Part of the Take Charge of Finals workshop series, presented by CAPS and CAPS Peer Educators. CAPS workshops are free, require no sign-up, and seats are provided ...

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

    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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  • Video Captioning Accessibility (Recurring Event)

    Classroom Building I: Room 202 (Faculty Multimedia Center)

    Course number: DIV295 Facilitator: Brad Held This hands-on workshop will teach individuals how to add captions to their video content. The workshop will examine the following areas: Best practice for displaying captions (Accuracy, Placement, Fonts, Length, Auto Captioning). Most popular used programs in digital content creation (Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Apple Final Cut and Camtasia). How to add captions ...

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  • ACE Women's Network of Florida state conference

    Student Union: Cape Florida Ballroom

    Panels, tour and speakers, including keynote speakers Madlyn Hanes, vice president of Commonwealth Campuses and executive chancellor of Pennsylvania State University, and Dr. Deborah German, UCF vice president of medical affairs and dean of the College of Medicine. Attendance is by invitation only, but speakers and panels will be live-streamed 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at http://oir.ucf.edu/webcast/.

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  • Webcourses@UCF Open Lab (Recurring Event)

    Center for Distributed Learning: LIB - 161B

    All open labs and workshops are available to faculty, staff, and teaching assistants at UCF. Webcourses@UCF Open Support Labs provide an opportunity to work on your online courses and ask questions of the support staff. Come any time during the open hours (we recommend no later than 30 minutes before the end of the lab). You can learn more about ...

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  • Dealing with Difficult People - EAP119 (Faculty & Staff Only)

    UCF Human Resources - Innovative Center: Training Room

    Coworkers or clients who are challenging to work with can affect your job and productivity. This workshop addresses how focusing on the issue, not on others’ anger or strong emotions, can lead to a more productive work environment. Clear and open communication can be increased through active listening and being more assertive in difficult situations.

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  • Effective Leadership Workshop

    UCF Executive Development Center

    Discover the art and science of effective leadership. Identify your leadership style and learn how to set a clear vision, align company resources with your vision and execute our strategic plan most effectively. Led by Dr. Robert Porter. Offered at UCF's Executive Development Center in Downtown Orlando. Learn More

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