Feb 4-10
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College of Sciences
| 2/4 |
4 P.M. |
Distinguished Speaker Series: Nobel Laureate and California Institute of Technology Professor of Chemistry Robert H. Grubbs
Classroom 1, Room 121
Free and open to public |
| 2/6 |
7 P.M. |
Science Cafe: Dr. Eduardo Salas, Psychology — The Science of Teamwork: What Effective Teams, Do, Think and Feel
Taste Restaurant (717 W. Smith Street in College Park)
Admission is free. Please arrive around 6 p.m. if you plan on having dinner at Taste. |
| 2/7 |
7 P.M. |
COS sponsors women’s basketball game vs. Marshall
UCF Arena |
| 2/9 |
7:30 P.M. — 9 P.M. |
Nicholson School of Communication Faculty and Alumni Reunion
Reconnect with classmates and faculty members at this networking reception.
FAIRWINDS Alumni Center
Register for this event at ucfknightsnetwork.com/nscreunion by Jan. 31. |
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Feb 11-17
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College of Business Administration
| 2/11 |
12 P.M. — 2 P.M. |
Join CBA in the Mardi Gras Court (yard) for a special 50th anniversary celebration featuring New Orleans style food and fun. Food will be served by CBA administrators. |
| 2/13 |
7:30 P.M. |
Mentorship Program Basketball Watching Party. |
| 2/14 |
TBD |
Valentine’s Day Event
King and Queen will be announced. |
| 2/15 |
8:30 A.M. — 1 P.M. |
Dean’s Executive Council Meeting
FAIRWINDS Alumni Center |
| 2/15 |
6 P.M. — 10 P.M. |
50th Golden Anniversary Banquet at the Venue at UCF
Celebrate the accomplishments of the CBA over the past 50 years at a Mardi Gras-style celebration for alumni, faculty, and friends of the college. There will be New Orleans food and music, as well as special guests and surprises.
The Venue at UCF |
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Feb 18-24
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College of Engineering and Computer Science
| 2/18 – 2/22 |
7 A.M. – 11 A.M. |
Breakfast by the Bridge hosted by American Society of Civil Engineers
Join ASCE for “Breakfast by the Bridge”. Free pancakes will be served near the steel bridge in Engineering II Atrium. |
| 2/18 |
11 A.M. — 1 P.M. |
CECS Club Showcase hosted by American Society for Engineering Education
All CECS student organizations come together to showcase all that their clubs have to offer.
Engineering II Atrium |
| 2/18 |
6 P.M. – 7 P.M. |
Internship Panel Discussion hosted by Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
SHPE invites you to join them for useful tips and recommendations on why and how to get an internship.
Harris Engineering Center, Room 101 |
| 2/18 |
7 P.M. – 9 P.M. |
Movie Knight hosted by Engineers without Borders & Big Screen Engineering
Join Engineers Without Borders in viewing “Last Call at the Oasis” and participating in a question and answer discussion following the film. “Last Call at the Oasis” is brought to you by the same company that brought us, “Food, Inc.”
Harris Engineering Center, Room 101 |
| 2/18 |
11 A.M. – 2 P.M. |
Duct Tape Wall hosted by Florida Engineering Society
Can you defy gravity? Using only duct tape, attach a friend to a wall – without their feet touching the ground – and see how long they can remain.
Engineering II Atrium |
| 2/19 |
1 P.M. — 3:00 P.M. |
Get on the Air! Hosted by Amateur Radio Club
Stop by for a chance to get on the air, talk (or text) with people from around the world, & learn about the technology behind it.
Engineering II Atrium |
| 2/19 |
6 P.M. — 7:00 P.M. |
Career Panel Discussion hosted by Theta Tau
Open forum for students to ask questions to a panel of engineers employed at local industries. Come dressed to impress and ready to learn what’s in store after college!
Career Services Building |
| 2/19 |
6 P.M. — 8:00 P.M. |
Scavenger Hunt hosted by Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Use your brain, or go insane. Win great prizes! SHPE scavenger hunt? Challenge Accepted.
Harris Engineering Center, Room 101 |
| 2/19 |
8 P.M. — 9:00 P.M. |
NSBE Academic Bowl hosted by National Society of Black Engineers
Join NSBE for its annual Academic Bowl and trivia game. Bring friends to compete in a battle of the brains and prove that you’ve got it all.
Harris Engineering Center, Room 101 |
| 2/20 |
11 A.M. — 1 P.M. |
Engineers’ Fair hosted by American Society of Engineering Education
Join CECS for fun hands-on activities and demonstrations. Shoot water-bottle rockets, play a life-sized version of ‘Angry Birds’, get stuck on a duct tape wall, drive a human-powered vehicle and sit behind the wheel of a Formula One car. Free popcorn, sodas and giveaways too! Everyone is invited.
Memory Mall |
| 2/20 |
2 P.M. — 3 P.M. |
On the road to graduate school. Hosted by CECS Academic Affairs
Join us for information about graduate school and the opportunities available to engineering students at UCF. A free t-shirt will be given to each program attendee.
Harris Engineering Center, Room 101 |
| 2/20 |
6 P.M. — 7 P.M. |
Capoeira Class hosted by Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Do you know what Capoeira is? SHPE presents capoeira guerreiros to instruct an exciting Brazilian martial arts class.
Harris Engineering Center, Room 101 |
| 2/20 |
6 P.M. — 9 P.M. |
Multicultural Knight hosted by Society of Women Engineers
Join SWE on a trip around the world, sampling different multicultural cuisine and watching performances from different parts of the world. This is a free event.
Engineering II Atrium |
| 2/21 |
12 P.M. — 2 P.M. |
PB&J Quality Competition hosted by the Institute of Industrial Engineers
Think you make the best PB&J sandwiches? Find a partner to design a production process and race to make the most (and best!) sandwiches to donate to The Coalition for the Homeless.
Engineering II Atrium |
| 2/21 |
2 P.M. — 3:30 P.M. |
Electric Car Race hosted by Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Join us for an exciting drag race! Bring a small vehicle that is powered by electricity and can be attached to a fish line.
Engineering II Atrium |
| 2/21 |
3 P.M. — 5:30 P.M. |
Tower Build hosted by American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics
Join AIAA in silently building the tallest and furthest reaching tower using random, everyday materials!
Engineering II Atrium |
| 2/21 |
6 P.M. — 8 P.M. |
Alumni/Student Networking Knight hosted by CECS Alumni Chapter
Celebrate with CECS at this business casual mixer event.
Harris Engineering Center, Room 101 |
| 2/22 |
3:30 P.M. — 6 P.M. |
Rube Goldberg Competition hosted by Theta Tau
Ever wanted to make something simple, incredibly complex? This year, teams of 3 will compete using their Rube Goldberg Machine to hammer a nail.
Engineering II Atrium |
| 2/22 |
7 P.M. — 11 P.M. |
Engineers’ Formal hosted by the Society of Women Engineers
Celebrate E-Week with the Society of Women Engineers at SWE Formal! Get fancy in the Key West ballroom for a fun filled night of dancing, dinner and games. Semi-formal attire please. Tickets are $20. To purchase contact swe.ucf.socials@swe.org or visit ENG1 142.
Key West Ballroom |
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Feb 25-Mar 3
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College of Optics and Photonics
| 2/25 |
3 P.M. |
Come experience the beauty of lasers!
CREOL has partnered with Pangolin Laser Systems; a world renowned manufacturer of laser control systems, to put on a presentation about laser technology and how it is used in the entertainment industry. In addition to the presentation, Pangolin will perform a live laser light show for those in attendance.
CREOL 102 |
| 2/26 |
10 A.M. – 4 P.M. |
Solar Day hosted by the Florida Solar Energy Center
Participate in activities and demonstrations including photovoltaics, solar thermal cooking, hydrogen fuel cell technology, and how to use solar in emergencies. Join FSEC’s director, Dr. Jim Fenton for a demonstration on “PV on your Roof and Pay $1.08 a Gallon” at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
CREOL 102 |
| 2/27 |
1:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. |
Lasers – The Light Fantastic: Science and Applications from Pointers to DVDs by Dr. Peter J. Delfyett
This lecture will cover the basic principles of how lasers work and highlight several examples of real world applications, such as the CD or DVD player and fiber optic communications. Simple principles will be accompanied with several ‘hands-on-demonstrations’.
CREOL 102 |
| 2/27 |
4:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. |
CREOL 2013 KHET Tournament
Join CREOL for a KHET laser game tournament. The winner will receive a KHET 2.0 set. Sign up on Monday, Feb. 25 from 1-5 p.m. at the SPIE KHET demo table in the CREOL lobby. This event is limited to 16 players.
CREOL 103 |
| 2/28 |
1 P.M. – 5 P.M. |
Optics Day Open House
Lab tours and seminars. |
| 2/28 |
1 P.M. – 5 P.M. |
The Cycle of Innovation
CAOS presents a series of demos, lab tours and meetings with professionals. There will be free giveaways and optics games.
CREOL |
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Mar 11-17
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Undergraduate Studies
| 3/13 – 3/14 |
8:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. |
2013 Information Fluency Conference
Student Union |
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Mar 18-24
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College of Arts and Humanities
| 3/14 |
6 P.M. — 8 P.M. |
Six Trick Pony: MFA in Emerging Media Studio Art & The Computer Thesis Exhibition Opening Reception
Visual Arts Building, UCF Art Gallery |
| 3/14 |
7:30 P.M. — 9 P.M. |
UCF at 50: A Music Student Celebration
A special concert featuring some of the top music students in the UCF Music Department.
Visual Arts Building, Auditorium
Admission is free. |
| 3/15 |
11:30 A.M. — 1 P.M. |
Scholarship Luncheon
By invitation only.
Live Oak Event Center |
| 3/16 |
3 P.M. — 4 P.M. |
Encores! Music Faculty Showcase
A special 50th anniversary concert featuring faculty members of the UCF Music Department.
Visual Arts Building, Auditorium |
| 3/18 |
7 P.M. |
Arts@UCF: Liz Lerman
Orlando Repertory Theatre |
| 3/19 |
9 A.M. |
CAH Staff Recognition Awards Ceremony
Student Union Key West Room 218-B |
| 3/19 |
11 A.M. — 12 P.M. |
Writing Matters Showcase and Awards
University Writing Center, Colbourn Hall |
| 3/19 |
3 P.M. — 4:15 P.M. |
Writers in the Sun Reading Series: Dylan Landis
Sponsored by The Cypress Dome Society and The Burnett Honors College
HPA 119 |
| 3/19 |
5 P.M. — 6 P.M. |
Latina Looks: In Celebration of Women’s History Month
Sponsored by HASA, MSC and SGA along with the Department of English and the Women’s Studies Program
Student Union, Key West 218C |
| 3/19 |
6 P.M. |
Phi Alpha Theta Lecture with Dr. Monica Patterson, and Greenshaw Scholarship Awards
hosted by the History Department |
| 3/20 |
5 P.M. |
Russian Culture Night for Faculty, “The Other East Meets West,”
hosted by the UCF Russian Club
(with special guest, principal of Lyceum 7 from Novocherkassk, Rostov-on-Don, Russia)
Colbourn Hall 513 |
| 3/20 |
6 P.M. — 8 P.M. |
A Night at the Center for Emerging Media |
| 3/21 |
7:30 P.M. — 9 P.M. |
Canvas and Cabernet hosted by the UCF Visual Arts and Design Alumni Chapter
FAIRWINDS Alumni Center |
| 3/21 |
8 P.M. — 9:30 P.M. |
Collide Contemporary Music Series Concert
Rehearsal Hall Auditorium |
| 3/21-3/24 |
8 P.M. |
Spring Awakening
Theatre UCF Main Stage, 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, 3/24 |
| 3/22 |
8 P.M. — 9:30 P.M. |
Knights & Damsels Dance Company
Pegasus Ballroom |
| 3/22-3/23 |
8:30 P.M. — 9:30 P.M. |
Sixth Annual UCF-Orlando Jazz Festival
Nicholson School of Communication Auditorium |
| 3/23 |
10 A.M. — 6 P.M. |
2013 English Symposium: Consuming Objects
Colbourn Hall 146 Graduate Student Center |
| 3/24 |
6:30 P.M. |
Theater UCF 2013-14 Season Announcement Reception
Theatre UCF, Main Stage |
| 3/26 |
4 P.M. |
“Italians in America: Unbidden Guests and Neither Fish Nor Fowl,” Neil R. Euliano Professorship Second Annual Lecture presented by Dr. Mark Pietralunga (FSU) and hosted by the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures Psychology Building, 106 |
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Mar 25-31
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College of Nursing
| 3/26 |
11:30 A.M. — 1 P.M. |
Annual Scholarship Recognition Luncheon (by invitation only)
The UCF College of Nursing will recognize its 2012-2013 scholarship recipients and donors at its annual scholarship luncheon. |
| 3/27 |
6 P.M. — 8 P.M. |
Fundraising Fashion Show
Alumni and friends of the UCF College of Nursing are invited to attend a fundraising fashion show and shopping event at Bella in Winter Park from 6-8 p.m.(Fashion show will begin at 7 p.m.) 10% of the proceeds from purchases will support nursing student scholarships. Please call 407-823-1600 if you are interested in attending. Seating is limited.
Bella, Winter Park |
| 3/28 |
6 P.M. — 8 P.M. |
Alumni CEU Dinner Session
Alumni from the UCF College of Nursing are invited to attend a one-hour CEU session on Stable Ischemic Heart Disease. The session will take place at Del Frisco’s in Winter Park beginning at 6 p.m. Please call 407-882-0087 if you are interested in attending. Seating is limited. |
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Apr 1-7
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The Burnett Honors College
| 4/3 |
12:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. |
Dr. Tyler Fisher Luncheon
Honors students are invited to a Distinguished Honors Luncheon recognizing Dr. Tyler Fisher, UCF’s first Rhodes Scholar.
Burnett Honors College |
| 4/3 |
6 P.M. — 8 P.M. |
Burnett Honors College Alumni and Student Networking Knight
Participants will engage in professional development and have the opportunity to learn more about the BHC mentorship program, hear testimonials and network
FAIRWINDS Alumni Center |
| 4/5 |
5:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. |
Alumni Reception.
Burnett Honors College Lobby |
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Apr 8-14
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College of Education
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Apr 15-21
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Rosen College of Hospitality Management
| 4/15 |
TBD |
Student Athlete Appreciation Day (past and current athletes from RCHM) |
| 4/16 |
6 P.M. — 8 P.M. |
Hospitality Knight
Networking reception and guest speaker |
| 4/17 |
TBD |
Rosen Student Organizations Day |
| 4/18 |
TBD |
Rosen Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day |
| 4/19 |
TBD |
Celebration of Campus Life |
| 4/20 |
6:30 P.M. — 9:30 P.M. |
Cabaret and Cabernet |
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Apr 22-28
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College of Health and Public Affairs
| 4/24 – 4/26 |
Ongoing |
“I Remember When…”
View highlights and memories on cohpa.ucf.edu/ucf-50. |
| 4/24 |
5:30 P.M. — 8:30 P.M. |
COHPA Scholarship Dinner
Invitation-only dinner and celebration recognizing scholarship recipients and donors.
Morgridge International Reading Center |
| 4/26 |
12 P.M. — 1:30 P.M. |
Celebration Five Decades: Staff Appreciation Luncheon
COHPA will recognize its staff with a luncheon highlighting UCF’s 50th anniversary. By invitation only.
Morgridge International Reading Center |
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May 13-19
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College of Medicine
| TBD |
TBD |
Rehearsal Dinner with Charter Class and Donors |
| 5/17 |
TBD |
Charter Class Graduation |
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Aug 5-11
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College of Graduate Studies
| 8/7 |
TBD |
Graduate Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day |
| 8/8 |
TBD |
College of Graduate Studies Fifth Birthday |
| 8/8 |
TBD |
Graduate Orientation |
| 8/9 |
TBD |
Graduate Student Researcher Appreciation Day |
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