College of Sciences hosts ecological open house

Students and parents fought the rain and teamed up with UCF Saturday in an effort to go green during the fifth annual College of Sciences open house. The College of Sciences hosted the event where students had the opportunity to better the environment by planting mangrove plants and building oyster mats that will later be […]

Arboretum & Psychology workshop today at noon

The UCF Arboretum in partnership with the Dr. Fiore Psychology lab will continue their workshop series Behavior & The Environment, with a focus on waste. All students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to join them today at 12:00pm for an educational power-point and a stimulating discussion about waste in our society. Beverages will […]

Event: Creating your CV

Are you having trouble creating your CV? Learn how a CV differs from a resume and techniques to target academic and professional positions at this seminar from the UCF Career Services staff. Discover the components and formats to create a document that effectively communicates your professional background. The event is Thursday, September 13th from 3:00 pm-4:00 pm in […]

Event: Anupama Rao to discuss caste, violence and democracy in India at UCF

Indian author and scholar Anupama Rao will speak Thursday, Sept. 13, at the University of Central Florida. Rao will give a presentation entitled “India and the Caste Question” at 3 p.m. in the Pegasus Ballroom of the Student Union. The event, organized by the UCF Global Perspectives Office, is part of the 2012-2013 theme of […]

Arboretum launches Urban Forestry program

To learn more about the program, please visit the UCF Arboretum’s website by clicking here.

Event: UCF Ad Club will host first meeting Sept. 12

The UCF Ad Club will host their first meeting on Wed., Sept 12 at 4:30 p.m. in BA 207. Advertising students are encouraged to attend to “to learn about who we are, what we’ve done, and how we want to help you grow professionally in the advertising field.” For more information, visit http://ucfadclub.blogspot.com/.

Symposium on “The U.S. Constitution Confronting the 21st Century”

The Lou Frey Institute of Politics and Government, part of UCF’s Department of Political Science, will hold its Fall 2012 Symposium, “The U.S. Constitution Confronting the 21st Century,” on Constitution Day, September 17, in the Pegasus Ballroom. The program begins at 9:15 a.m. on Monday morning with welcoming comments, and then Professor Nadine Strossen, past […]

Event: Open forums for Vice Provost and Dean of the College of Graduate Studies

A note from Dean Michael D. Johnson, College of Sciences Three candidates for Vice Provost and Dean of the College of Graduate Studies will be visiting campus during the next two weeks. As chair of the search committee, I invite you to participate in an open forum with each candidate. Please make every effort to […]

Meet Dr. Herschlag from Stanford University

The Chemistry Department Seminar Program is bringing Dr. Daniel Herschlag from the Biochemistry Department at Stanford University School of Medicine to UCF this coming Monday, September 10, 2012, at 4 PM in BA 119. Abstract Enzymes lie at the center of biology, providing the enormous rate enhancements and exquisite specificity needed for life as we know […]

Bob Opsahl, WFTV anchor, comes to UCF Sept. 17

TurboVote hits the student union today

A new initiative adopted by the Lou Frey Institute and the Student Government Association called TurboVote hits the UCF Student Union today from 12 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Volunteers will have computers available for students to sign up and become registered voters. TurboVote makes voter registration as easy as renting a DVD from Netflix. Students can […]

Event: Where to look and how to be found

UCF Career Services is hosting a session on career advice for students who are entering the job force or looking for a new employment opportunity. At “Where to Look and How To be Found” students can gather information about the job market and how to effectively identify employment opportunities to get the job they want. […]

Event: Law School Admissions Workshop

Event: The quest for a theory of everything

Dr. Costas Efthimiou, UCF Physics professor, is the guest speaker at the September 5 Science Cafe, which will be held at Taste Restaurant in College Park. The Science Cafes start at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public.  Efthimiou will explain the basic ideas that have led to our desire and hope that a […]

Event: Political strategists and former White House aides come to UCF

The UCF Global Perspectives Office is pleased to announce that political strategists and former White House aides, Doug McMarlin and Jason Recher, will speak Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at the University of Central Florida. McMarlin and Recher will give a presentation entitled “In the Face of Crisis: Lessons for Political Leaders” at 3 p.m. in […]

Event: Politic365 brings political tour to UCF

A tour aimed at engaging young voters during this election season is coming to UCF today to hold a rally where students can share their opinions on such topics as jobs, education, health care, immigration and voter participation. Politic365 College Convention Bus Tour will visit 11 colleges or universities in Florida and North Carolina and is […]

Join us for the Florida Space Institute’s open house

The Florida Space Institute invites you to attend an Open House at its new offices in the UCF Research Park at the Partnership I Building, Suite 214. The open house is on August 29th from 4pm-6pm. This event will provide you with the opportunity to tour FSI’s new offices, meet FSI faculty and staff, including […]

Paid research and mentoring position for UCF students

The UCF Arboretum will be closing applications this Friday the 17th for the paid Research and Mentoring Program position. If you MEET all the QUALIFICATIONS and are interested, please send your resume and a letter of interest to arboretum@ucf.edu. Information and qualifications are as follows: The UCF Research and Mentoring Program (RAMP) in coordination with […]

Congratulations COS staff on all of your hard work

The Dean and the College of Sciences would like to congratulate staff on their loyal service. The event this year to honor these employees is being held today, Tuesday, August 14 at 3pm in the UCF Arena. Please try to attend and be sure to take a moment to congratulate your colleagues. Staff Service Awards […]

Jobs for political science students

The Student PIRGs’ New Voters Project is hiring 30 campus organizers over the next 3 weeks to work in states like NC, CO, WI, OH, CA, MA, FL, and NM to help register students and make sure they turn out on Election Day. Click here to see the job description. Please help spread the word […]

Save the Date: UCF Grad Fair

Individuals with a graduate degree earn about 30% more annually than individuals with a baccalaureate degree alone, according to a recent U.S. Census Bureau study. If you are interested in graduate school, clear your schedule now for Wednesday, September 12, when the University of Central Florida will host its annual Grad Fair. It will be […]

Celebrations begin for UCF’s 50th anniversary

UCF kicked off the countdown to its 50th anniversary on June 10, 2013 by unveiling new skins for two shuttles in its fleet with a brand-new design. On June 10, 1963, then-Gov. Farris Bryant signed Legislative Bill 125, officially creating a new state university, according to UCF’s new “50 Years of UCF” interactive timeline.  Grant […]

Join us for the UCF Open House Sept. 15

Black, Gold, and Green! Go green with the College of Sciences before the big game at UCF Open House 2012. COS will be potting mangrove seeds and making oyster mats. We will be providing all of the supplies and a special green bandana for students, families, faculty and staff to wear during the game.* Join […]

A celebration of accomplishments and contributions to UCF

Please join us from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, in the College of Sciences’ conference room, CSB 221, as we wish both Dr. Haven Sweet and Ms. Rita Greenwell the very best on their retirement. (CSB 221 is accessed through the main COS reception area, CSB 201.) Haven came to UCF in […]

Event: UCF hosting conference on helping student veterans

To help develop programs that encourage veterans to succeed in school, the University of Central Florida will host an Aug. 3 statewide conference for college administrators, faculty members, and other professionals that work with veterans. Paul Viau, associate university registrar and director of the Veterans Academic Resource Center, said veterans face multiple hurdles, not the […]

EVENT: Learn the basics of networking

UCF students are invited to attend a networking workshop Tuesday, July 10 from 11 a.m. to noon. From the organizers: Don’t plant the seed when you’re hungry. Networking starts long before you need a job. Learn networking strategies to be successful in a highly competitive job market. The event will take place in Room: 115 of the Career Services […]

Event: Volunteer all summer at the UCF Arboretum

The UCF Arboretum is looking for volunteers this summer. The staff asks that students, faculty, staff and friends of UCF that are interested in volunteering show up punctually to their office for any of the volunteer shifts which are as follows: Mon. 8am Landscaping & Community Garden Tues. 8am Landscaping & Community Garden Wed. 8am […]

COS bids farewell to celebrated forensic scientist

Please join us from 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2012, at the National Center for Forensic Science, conference room 223, as we say farewell to Director Carrie Whitcomb. Carrie was hired in 1999 and has served the National Center for Forensic Science as its director since that time. In addition to facilitating […]

Internship opportunity for students

The Student/Farmworker Alliance needs energetic and committed young people to work as interns during the Fall 2012 semester. Dates for internships are flexible, but a three to four month commitment between September and December is preferred. The deadline for the internship application is Friday, June 22. For more information, including specific intern responsibilities and how to […]

Event: Preparing for applying to graduate or professional School

Are you applying to graduate or professional school? If so, you might want to attend UCF’s training workshop on how to effectively prepare for the process. Become familiar with the graduate school planning process and time line. Information will be presented on graduate school applications, personal statements, graduate school interviews and more. The event is […]