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Thursday, July 25, 2024
- All dayUCF Alumni Book Club Summer Reading ChallengesUCF Summer Reading Challenges Saturday, June 15 - Sunday, Aug. 11 Knightro's Summer Reading BINGO Hosted by the UCF Alumni Book Club and UCF Libraries for Students, Staff, Faculty, Alumni, and Friends of the University Block out your BINGO card by reading selections in a variety of categories. Once you complete a BINGO (one row, column or diagonal), you're up for a prize! Little Knights Reading Challenge Color in a Knightro for every story you read, then have a parent or guardian submit the completion form for a certificate! Plus, a lucky few Little Knights will be randomly selected to receive a prize.Virtual Location URL: https://foundation.ucf.edu/summerreading Registration Link: https://foundation.ucf.edu/summerreading
- All dayUCF Alumni Book Club Summer Reading ChallengesUCF Summer Reading Challenges Saturday, June 15 - Sunday, Aug. 11 Knightro's Summer Reading BINGO Hosted by the UCF Alumni Book Club and UCF Libraries for Students, Staff, Faculty, Alumni, and Friends of the University Block out your BINGO card by reading selections in a variety of categories. Once you complete a BINGO (one row, column or diagonal), you're up for a prize! Little Knights Reading Challenge Color in a Knightro for every story you read, then have a parent or guardian submit the completion form for a certificate! Plus, a lucky few Little Knights will be randomly selected to receive a prize.Virtual Location URL: https://foundation.ucf.edu/summerreading Registration Link: https://foundation.ucf.edu/summerreading
- All dayBiology Summer InstituteThe Biology Summer Institute is a one-week program for rising junior and senior high school students interested in seeking further understanding of Central Florida's diverse ecosystems, from Orlando to the east coast. This program will introduce students to field techniques and experimental approaches used in water quality assessment, vegetation monitoring, forest ecology, and studies of gopher tortoises and marine turtles. Throughout the program, students will participate in hands-on experiences with professional biologists in a fun and educational setting designed to inspire a passion for studying the fields of biology, ecology and natural resource conservation. In addition, students will spend one day in the lab learning basic data analysis and the importance of communicating science. Registration Link: https://siucf.cs.ucf.edu/applications/ Registration Info: Online applications are available now through May 17.
- All dayBiology Summer InstituteThe Biology Summer Institute is a one-week program for rising junior and senior high school students interested in seeking further understanding of Central Florida's diverse ecosystems, from Orlando to the east coast. This program will introduce students to field techniques and experimental approaches used in water quality assessment, vegetation monitoring, forest ecology, and studies of gopher tortoises and marine turtles. Throughout the program, students will participate in hands-on experiences with professional biologists in a fun and educational setting designed to inspire a passion for studying the fields of biology, ecology and natural resource conservation. In addition, students will spend one day in the lab learning basic data analysis and the importance of communicating science. Registration Link: https://siucf.cs.ucf.edu/applications/ Registration Info: Online applications are available now through May 17.
- All day2024 GLAMPing (Girls Leading and Making Program)GLAMPing (Girls Leading and Making Program) offers rising sixth and seventh grade students the opportunity to engage in hands-on experiences of an engineering makerspace and leadership lessons that will provide them with the skills necessary to be STEM leaders of tomorrow.[Learn more information!](http://stem.ucf.edu/glamping) Registration Link: http://stem.ucf.edu/glamping Registration Info: Click through to find out more and apply!
- All day2024 GLAMPing (Girls Leading and Making Program)GLAMPing (Girls Leading and Making Program) offers rising sixth and seventh grade students the opportunity to engage in hands-on experiences of an engineering makerspace and leadership lessons that will provide them with the skills necessary to be STEM leaders of tomorrow.[Learn more information!](http://stem.ucf.edu/glamping) Registration Link: http://stem.ucf.edu/glamping Registration Info: Click through to find out more and apply!
- All dayAppalachian Adventure: Caving, Whitewater Rafting and WaterfallsJoin this high energy extended trip as we explore some of the most wild places the Southeast has to offer! We will self-guide our group through Tumbling Rock Cave Preserve in northern Alabama, followed by a day of whitewater rafting on one of the many Class III-IV rivers in the area. We will also explore some of the many waterfalls in the area. Participants interested in this trip should be physically capable of long days full of high activity, including climbing, dynamic movement, paddling and swimming for multiple hours.Register for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the [UCF RWC Membership Portal website](https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProducts?classification=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22&category=ea528aa9-f493-4efb-b769-b1e686780cb3). Registration opens July 10 at 12 p.m. and closes TBA. All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.Trip Location: North Alabama, Tennessee and GeorgiaTrip Cost: $75.00Pre-Trip Date & Time: TBAWhat's Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity (including camping gear, caving gear, whitewater guiding, etc), transportation to/from the activity and professional guidance by Outdoor Adventure trip leaders. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, and most are certified Wilderness First Responders. Meals will be provided on this trip. All menus will take dietary restrictions/preferences and allergies into account. Occasionally, groups will eat at restaurants while traveling. These meals are not included in your trip cost. Your trip leaders will inform you of any meals not included in the trip price.What's Not Included: Participants should wear athletic clothing and appropriate footwear, and bring personal water/snacks. A full packing list will be provided at the pre-trip meeting.Trip Leaders: Cody, Kim, Brandi Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProducts?classification=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22&category=ea528aa9-f493-4efb-b769-b1e686780cb3
- All dayAppalachian Adventure: Caving, Whitewater Rafting and WaterfallsJoin this high energy extended trip as we explore some of the most wild places the Southeast has to offer! We will self-guide our group through Tumbling Rock Cave Preserve in northern Alabama, followed by a day of whitewater rafting on one of the many Class III-IV rivers in the area. We will also explore some of the many waterfalls in the area. Participants interested in this trip should be physically capable of long days full of high activity, including climbing, dynamic movement, paddling and swimming for multiple hours.Register for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the [UCF RWC Membership Portal website](https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProducts?classification=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22&category=ea528aa9-f493-4efb-b769-b1e686780cb3). Registration opens July 10 at 12 p.m. and closes TBA. All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.Trip Location: North Alabama, Tennessee and GeorgiaTrip Cost: $75.00Pre-Trip Date & Time: TBAWhat's Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity (including camping gear, caving gear, whitewater guiding, etc), transportation to/from the activity and professional guidance by Outdoor Adventure trip leaders. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, and most are certified Wilderness First Responders. Meals will be provided on this trip. All menus will take dietary restrictions/preferences and allergies into account. Occasionally, groups will eat at restaurants while traveling. These meals are not included in your trip cost. Your trip leaders will inform you of any meals not included in the trip price.What's Not Included: Participants should wear athletic clothing and appropriate footwear, and bring personal water/snacks. A full packing list will be provided at the pre-trip meeting.Trip Leaders: Cody, Kim, Brandi Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProducts?classification=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22&category=ea528aa9-f493-4efb-b769-b1e686780cb3
- 10:00 AM1hSkills For Success: How NACE Competencies Can Lead to Career SuccessJoin us for an interactive workshop focused on identifying key National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) competencies and integrating them into a personalized four-year action plan for career success.In this session, you'll learn about the essential skills and qualities sought by employers and how to cultivate them throughout your college journey.Prior to attending this workshop, please complete the "Am I Career Ready?" assessment in Focus 2 Career: .This workshop is hybrid. In-person capacity is 60. Virtual capacity is 300. If you RSVP or are on the waitlist, you are welcome to join virtually instead via Zoom (link provided in event description in Handshake). For those who are on the waitlist and wish to attend in person, seating will be offered if available due to no-shows or cancellations.This session is NOT available for GEB points.SLS students: You must refer to your Transferable Skills Worksheet for your SLS assignment (found in your Webcourse under "Assignments").Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1532558 Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events Registration Info: Log into Handshake with your NID and NID password and search events for "Skills for Success."
- 10:00 AM1hSkills For Success: How NACE Competencies Can Lead to Career SuccessJoin us for an interactive workshop focused on identifying key National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) competencies and integrating them into a personalized four-year action plan for career success.In this session, you'll learn about the essential skills and qualities sought by employers and how to cultivate them throughout your college journey.Prior to attending this workshop, please complete the "Am I Career Ready?" assessment in Focus 2 Career: .This workshop is hybrid. In-person capacity is 60. Virtual capacity is 300. If you RSVP or are on the waitlist, you are welcome to join virtually instead via Zoom (link provided in event description in Handshake). For those who are on the waitlist and wish to attend in person, seating will be offered if available due to no-shows or cancellations.This session is NOT available for GEB points.SLS students: You must refer to your Transferable Skills Worksheet for your SLS assignment (found in your Webcourse under "Assignments").Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1532558 Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events Registration Info: Log into Handshake with your NID and NID password and search events for "Skills for Success."
- 1:00 PM2hBachelor's in Nursing Online Information Session, BSN degree (via ZOOM)Join us online for an information session on the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at UCF and learn about the unique admission requirements for each BSN program track. In this interactive information session, ask questions and find out what you need to know to successfully prepare your BSN program application.PLEASE REGISTER USING THE VIRTUAL LOCATION LINKAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\---UCF's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Information Sessions are designed to help prospective BSN students understand the process and steps for applying to UCF's limited-access, upper-division BSN programs which include the Traditional, Second Degree, and Concurrent options. The online RN to BSN option will also be discussed. Attendees will learn about unique application requirements to practice and learn in clinical sites, prerequisite courses and grade requirements, and other helpful information. This information session is open to anyone interested in applying to [UCF College of Nursing's BSN program](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/ "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/").Attendance is not required of applicants, but it is encouraged. Attendees should plan to arrive early and stay for the entire presentation which will last about one hour followed by a question and answer session. There will be limited availability for one-on-one advising after the session.[BSN program options](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/ "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/"):* [Traditional BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/traditional-bsn/ "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/traditional-bsn/") is offered at three UCF campuses: Cocoa, Daytona Beach and Orlando * [Second Degree BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/second-degree-bsn/ "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/second-degree-bsn/") is only offered at UCF Orlando and is designed for students who have a bachelor's degree or higher in a non-nursing discipline * [Concurrent ASN to BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/#bsn "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/#bsn") is offered at UCF Altamonte Springs (SSC) and UCF Valencia West with on-campus classes and then transitions online the last 1-2 semesters after passing the NCLEX-RN * [Florida College System Concurrent ASN to BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/online-fcs-bsn/ "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/online-fcs-bsn/") is offered online to students who have completed their first semester of an ASN program at any Florida College System program * [RN to BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/online-rn-bsn/ "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/online-rn-bsn/") is offered online for licensed RNs who aim to advance their education with a BSN degreeThank you and we look forward to chatting with you.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvcuGgqj4vGtRfBCGVSfcqQH_n1540bWZe
- 1:00 PM2hBachelor's in Nursing Online Information Session, BSN degree (via ZOOM)Join us online for an information session on the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at UCF and learn about the unique admission requirements for each BSN program track. In this interactive information session, ask questions and find out what you need to know to successfully prepare your BSN program application.PLEASE REGISTER USING THE VIRTUAL LOCATION LINKAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\---UCF's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Information Sessions are designed to help prospective BSN students understand the process and steps for applying to UCF's limited-access, upper-division BSN programs which include the Traditional, Second Degree, and Concurrent options. The online RN to BSN option will also be discussed. Attendees will learn about unique application requirements to practice and learn in clinical sites, prerequisite courses and grade requirements, and other helpful information. This information session is open to anyone interested in applying to [UCF College of Nursing's BSN program](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/ "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/").Attendance is not required of applicants, but it is encouraged. Attendees should plan to arrive early and stay for the entire presentation which will last about one hour followed by a question and answer session. There will be limited availability for one-on-one advising after the session.[BSN program options](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/ "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/"):* [Traditional BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/traditional-bsn/ "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/traditional-bsn/") is offered at three UCF campuses: Cocoa, Daytona Beach and Orlando * [Second Degree BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/second-degree-bsn/ "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/second-degree-bsn/") is only offered at UCF Orlando and is designed for students who have a bachelor's degree or higher in a non-nursing discipline * [Concurrent ASN to BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/#bsn "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/#bsn") is offered at UCF Altamonte Springs (SSC) and UCF Valencia West with on-campus classes and then transitions online the last 1-2 semesters after passing the NCLEX-RN * [Florida College System Concurrent ASN to BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/online-fcs-bsn/ "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/online-fcs-bsn/") is offered online to students who have completed their first semester of an ASN program at any Florida College System program * [RN to BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/online-rn-bsn/ "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/online-rn-bsn/") is offered online for licensed RNs who aim to advance their education with a BSN degreeThank you and we look forward to chatting with you.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvcuGgqj4vGtRfBCGVSfcqQH_n1540bWZe
- 3:00 PM1hStress Less Summer Series: Parallel Plans WorkshopThe prospect of suddenly finding yourself without a job isn't pleasant to think about -- but it could happen. Join UCF Career Services for an insightful presentation on understanding parallel plans and how they can be used. The purpose of this presentation is to provide students with an understanding of why parallel plans (or career backup plans) are so important and how to make an effective one.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1537926 Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1537926
- 3:00 PM1hStress Less Summer Series: Parallel Plans WorkshopThe prospect of suddenly finding yourself without a job isn't pleasant to think about -- but it could happen. Join UCF Career Services for an insightful presentation on understanding parallel plans and how they can be used. The purpose of this presentation is to provide students with an understanding of why parallel plans (or career backup plans) are so important and how to make an effective one.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1537926 Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1537926
- 3:00 PM2hMighty Knights Self-DefenseOur instructors are UCF police officers who are experienced and knowledgeable on topics of personal safety and threat awareness. This course primarily focuses on topics of mindset, preparation and safety awareness, but also utilizes defensive tactics instructors, certified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to demonstrate basic physical defense techniques. Our courses are designed to provide attendees with information, tactics and options which we believe may be useful for various types of crimes perpetrated against victims.As an inclusive, public institution of higher education, UCF offers the Mighty Knights classes to all students, staff and faculty within the UCF community at no cost. A valid UCF affiliated e-mail account must be used when registering for this course.Registration is required. Please note, class sizes are small to ensure each participant is able to get the most from the class, so there is a limited amount of space available. You will receive an e-mail with class information prior to the course date.If you have a group of 11 or more and would like to host a private self-defense lecture/demonstration for your group, please email [policecr@ucf.edu](mailto:policecr@ucf.edu) . Registration Link: https://police.ucf.edu/resources/mighty-knights/
- 3:00 PM2hMighty Knights Self-DefenseOur instructors are UCF police officers who are experienced and knowledgeable on topics of personal safety and threat awareness. This course primarily focuses on topics of mindset, preparation and safety awareness, but also utilizes defensive tactics instructors, certified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to demonstrate basic physical defense techniques. Our courses are designed to provide attendees with information, tactics and options which we believe may be useful for various types of crimes perpetrated against victims.As an inclusive, public institution of higher education, UCF offers the Mighty Knights classes to all students, staff and faculty within the UCF community at no cost. A valid UCF affiliated e-mail account must be used when registering for this course.Registration is required. Please note, class sizes are small to ensure each participant is able to get the most from the class, so there is a limited amount of space available. You will receive an e-mail with class information prior to the course date.If you have a group of 11 or more and would like to host a private self-defense lecture/demonstration for your group, please email [policecr@ucf.edu](mailto:policecr@ucf.edu) . Registration Link: https://police.ucf.edu/resources/mighty-knights/