In response to coronavirus and to help minimize its spread, many UCF events are being canceled.

If you have questions about what’s still open around campus, please check out this regularly updated guide.

Events at UCF

Events By Category: “Workshop/Conference”

  • Converting Your Honors Thesis into a Journal Article (for HUT students) (URJ) (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Presented by The Pegasus Review: UCF Undergraduate Research Journal, this workshop will review the basic strategies to synthesize your undergraduate thesis for publication. Students who are already involved with an honors undergraduate thesis will benefit the most from this workshop. During the Fall 2020 semester, all OUR workshops will be held through Zoom. To register for this workshop, please visit: …

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  • Trans 101 (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    Whether you are questioning your gender identity or identify as an ally, this workshop is the right place for you. Learn basic concepts including how to differentiate gender identity, gender expression, biological sex and sexual orientation in an open and engaging atmosphere. CAPS workshops are free, require no sign-up and space is provided on a first-come-first-serve basis to currently enrolled …

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  • Writing an Abstract for a Conference

    Virtual

    Acquire skills to write a strong abstract and to synthesize your research or creative work for a presentation. This workshop is ideal for students planning to apply to the Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence. Note: This workshop is for students already working on a research project. During the Fall 2020 semester, all OUR workshops will be held through Zoom. To …

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  • Performance Management 1.0 - LDR004 (Faculty & Staff Supervisors Only)

    Virtual

    As a supervisor, your role is to coach, motivate and empower others to use their skills, expertise and ideas to produce results. What is performance management and how do you do it? Come learn about best practices in performance management, the benefits gained when performance management is done well and specific practice with writng SMART goals for performance. We will …

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  • NF Series: Intro to Federal Agencies: DOD

    Virtual

    Please join us for intro to the US Department of Defense (DOD). This presentation, Led by Dr. Macdonia, will address recent trends, common proposal mistakes, and share strategies to help faculty submit strong, competitive research proposals to DOD.This workshop series is intended for New and Early Career Faculty, but all are welcome to attend. Please RSVP by November 30 using …

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  • Take Charge Tuesday: Test Anxiety (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    Sometimes worrying and feeling tense can make exams difficult. Come to learn and apply strategies to manage anxiety in a healthy way and take steps to better show what you know on test day. 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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  • QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college and university students, but it is also one of the most preventable causes of death. QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer), guided by certified trainers, is a program designed for everyone to learn what can be done to prevent suicide. CAPS workshops are free, require no sign-up and space is provided on …

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  • Summer Off-Campus Research Experiences (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    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)

    Virtual

    As a supervisor your role is to coach, motivate, and empower others to use their skills, expertise, and ideas to produce results. One of the tools to help you do this is the performance appraisal, whether probationary, annual, or informal (off-cycle). If you are new to completing and administering performance appraisals, we highly encourage you to atttend this workshop. If …

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  • Summer Off-Campus Research Experiences (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    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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  • Learning Technology - Lessons Learned in Fall 2020

    Virtual

    Summary: An open discussion on tools and approaches such as BlendFlex, Zoom, Panopto, Webcourses@UCF and more. Facilitated by CDL, FCTL and OIR. Registration is required for this event. Register through Eventbrite About this Event: Support professionals from across the university would like to hear about your Fall 2020 experience as a faculty member utilizing BlendFlex, Webcourses@UCF, Zoom, Panopto, remote instruction …

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  • Mid-week Mindfulness (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    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 for enrolled students. Registration is required. To register, please visit the CAPS website at: https://bit.ly/CAPSWorkshops-Fall_2020-Registration

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  • Mid-week Mindfulness (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    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 for enrolled students. Registration is required. To register, please visit the CAPS website at: https://bit.ly/CAPSWorkshops-Fall_2020-Registration

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  • UCF Literacy Symposium Express: Academic Literacy and English Language Learners

    Virtual

    Join us for Academic Literacy and English Language Learners: The Power of Culturally Relevant Age Appropriate Text for Language Acquisition, as a part of UCF’s Literacy Symposium Express series. To support the needs of preK-12 educators during this unprecedented time, the UCF Literacy Symposium is offering an express virtual event on Literacy Engagement and Socio-Emotional Learning for educators, parents, literacy …

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  • Career Lab: Resumes (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Not everyone learns by watching a presentation or holding a conversation. Some of us learn by actually doing what we're being taught. If that's you (or even if it isn't...) this lab is for you! Come drop in via ZOOM to learn how to effectively update your resume with the help of a Career Peer Advisor (or two). During the …

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  • Healthy Coping Series (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services

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  • Setting Healthy Boundaries (Recurring Event)

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    Setting boundaries in relationships may feel difficult or challenging, be it in romantic relationships, friendships, or with family. Learn knowledge and skills for healthy boundary setting applicable for a variety of types of relationships. 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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  • Integrative Anthropology Annual Conference

    Virtual

    The Integrative Anthropological Sciences doctoral program at the University of Central Florida invites you to the third annual Integrating Anthropology conference. This year's topic will be Transformations of the Body. This may be viewed from a literal standpoint looking at direct effects on the human body from: - modifications and rites-of-passage- environmental change, diet and disease- the fluidity of identity, …

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  • Parental Leave - PER094 (Faculty & Staff Only)

    Virtual

    Congratulations on the addition to your family! Curious about how this affects your time at the university? Come along to this seminar! It offers the necessary information and paperwork about Leave of Absence in regards to Human Resources for both adoption and the birth of your child. Co-parents are welcome, too.

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  • Emotional Intelligence - PER205 (Faculty & Staff Only)

    Virtual

    Being successful in the workplace is an intricate combination of knowledge, technical competence and interpersonal skills. Emotional intelligence is the necessary ingredient for reducing personality conflicts, complaining and misuderstandings in your workplace. In this session, you'll learn techniques to keep yourself in tune to understand how you affect others and their productivity. NOTE: This is a two-part workshop presented via …

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  • The Practical Coach(TM) - LDR008 (Faculty & Staff Supervisors Only)

    Virtual

    Coaching is part of the performance management process and strengthens your abilities as a supervisor. In this workshop, supervisors will learn keys to effectively coach employees when they are doing well, when they are doing poorly, and when they are heading down a deadend road. The workshop consists of a 25-minute video and facilitated practice to reinforce the methods introduced …

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  • Career Lab: Resumes (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Not everyone learns by watching a presentation or holding a conversation. Some of us learn by actually doing what we're being taught. If that's you (or even if it isn't...) this lab is for you! Come drop in via ZOOM to learn how to effectively update your resume with the help of a Career Peer Advisor (or two). During the …

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  • Panopto Essentials Workshop (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Summary: The Panopto Essentials Workshop is an opportunity to ask any questions you have about using Panopto at UCF. Registration is required for this event. Register through Eventbrite About This Event: This workshop will give you the opportunity to ask Panopto administrators from the university your questions. It is best suited for those that have already taken Panopto Essentials or …

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  • UCF Literacy Symposium: Providing Socio-Emotional Learning and Early Literacy Instruction within the MTSS Framework

    Virtual

    Join us for Providing Socio-Emotional Learning and Early Literacy Instruction within the MTSS Framework, as part of UCF's Literacy Syposium Express series. To support the needs of preK-12 educators during this unprecedented time, the UCF Literacy Symposium is offering an express virtual event on Literacy Engagement and Socio-Emotional Learning for educators, parents, literacy friends and advocates. This series of timely, …

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  • Giving & Receiving Feedback (PER201) - Faculty & Staff Only

    Virtual

    Giving and receiving feedback well is essential to effective communication, yet it is a challenging skill to master. This workshop provides a framework for giving positive and constructive feedback, and explores non-defensive ways to respond to feedback. Participants will also have an opportunity to apply feedback tips and techniques to real-life scenarios.

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