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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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UCF Arboretum Summer Harvest Feast June 7-8
The University of Central Florida Arboretum will hold a Summer Harvest Feast for students and community members June 7-8. Participants are invited to select a type of produce from the Arboretum’s community garden and prepare a dish using the ingredient for a potluck feast. Produce options include basil, eggplant, garlic, carrots, greens, cherry tomatoes, okra, […]
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Event: Shark tank adds Orlando casting call on June 14
The casting team at ABC’s popular show “Shark Tank” will hold a third summer casting call in Orlando, Florida. The show features entrepreneurs who pitch their business plan to a panel of investors for a chance at winning investment cash. UCF graduate Phil Dumas, the founder of UniKey Technologies, was recently on the season finale of the […]
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Event: Cleantech to Spacetech
Florida Cleantech Acceleration Network (FL-CAN), Igniting Innovation (I2) Capital Acceleration Network, and MegaWatt Ventures proudly present Cleantech to Spacetech: Accelerating Florida Entrepreneurship, a two-day special event designed to encourage partnerships between entrepreneurs, investors, manufacturing partners, industry veterans, and students. Participants will be introduced to the latest cleantech initiatives, programs and entrepreneurial endeavors, and $200,000 in […]
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Volunteer opportunity: Career Coaches for Path Finders
Orlando Cares is actively recruiting volunteer Career Coaches for Path Finders, their student career exploration program. Volunteers with a job that they’d like to share with a middle school student at Memorial or Howard Middle School for a one-hour shadowing experience and two other class sessions are needed. Go to their website or call 407.246.3507 […]
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Volunteer at the UCF Arboretum
Are you looking for volunteer opportunities this summer? If so, the UCF Arboretum needs you. Find out more information from the flyer below and from their site here.
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Event: UCF job fair
Several times a year UCF Career Services hold job fairs. Today they hosted the StateWide Job Fair in the UCF Arena. The event was packed with over 100 companies that are hiring with positions for all types of graduates. To apply for jobs via Career Services and prepare for the next job fair, please visit their […]
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Spring 2012 PhD Pre-Commencement Celebration
Nine College of Sciences students celebrated the completion of their PhD programs last week. You can view all of the photos from this year’s celebration here. You can view photos from previous celebrations here.
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Volunteer opportunity for the Science Olympiad National Tournament
The Science Olympiad National Tournament is coming to Orlando and we need your help! Each year, the Science Olympiad National Tournament is hosted by a major university, and this year UCF is taking the lead! And we need volunteers! If you are familiar with our state tournament, you know the effort that is required to […]
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Event: Science Olympiad National Tournament
The Science Olympiad National Tournament will be held at UCF this year. Science Olympiad is a national organization in which middle and high school students compete as teams of 15 in a variety of science competitions in physics, chemistry, biology, earth space science, and engineering. The events require students to construct pre-built devices, conduct experiments, and […]
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EVENT: Career Services hosts FBI visit to UCF
U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation – Campus visit Hosted by Career Services at UCF U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation @ Public Service Career Showcase Thursday, April 19, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Location: Student Union, Pegasus Ballroom See who else will be at the Public Service Showcase: U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation Information Session […]
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COMM day brings nationally-renown speakers to UCF
COMM Day is a day of professional development for students to help them transition to the real world. Nationally-renown speakers will share insights on careers and skills needed to start your career. UCF Alumni also will learn new ideas and strategies for keeping their skills current in the changing communication landscape. COMM Day is sponsored by […]
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EVENT: UCF Book Festival
WHAT: Back for a third year, the UCF Book Festival is growing into its ambition as the city’s premier expo for lit lovers. Filling the celebrity role this year are “The Color of Water” memoirist James McBride and — drawing a completely different fan base — former Casey Anthony prosecutor Jeff Ashton, who has been […]
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Event: UCF Community Summit on Environment and Global Climate Change
The 6th annual UCF Community Summit on Environment and Global Climate Change will take place Tuesday, March 27, at the University of Central Florida. The summit program will begin at 2 p.m., and environmental advocate Alexandra Cousteau will give the keynote presentation entitled “Saving the Planet” at 3 p.m. in the Cape Florida Ballroom of […]
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Distinguished Speaker Series welcomes Sir Harold Kroto
The College of Sciences welcomes Sir Harold Kroto to UCF as a presenter in our Distinguished Speaker Series. Professor Kroto will give a lecture titled “Carbon in Nano and Outer Space” on Friday, March 30th, 2012 in the Communication Building, Room 101 starting at 4:30 PM. Sir Harold Kroto is the 1996 Chemistry Nobel Laureate and the Francis Eppes Professor of Chemistry […]
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Event: Reception in honor of Sir Harold W. Kroto
You are cordially invited to attend a reception in honor of Sir Harold W. Kroto, the 1996 Chemistry Nobel Laureate. The event for the Francis Eppes Professor of Chemistry at FSU will be held on Friday, March 30 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in the Burnett Honors College at UCF. Professor Kroto will speak […]
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Event: Schizophrenia Neurophysiology Colloquium
Presenter: Milena Korostenskaja, Ph.D., Clinical Research Scientist and Head of Functional Brain Mapping and Brain Computer Interface Lab Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Center, Center for Pediatric Research Walt Disney Pavilion Florida Hospital for Children Title: Neurochemical regulation of auditory information processing studied with EEG/MEG: Application to schizophrenia Abstract: Cognitive impairments of attention, memory and executive functions are a fundamental feature […]
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Event: Plant trees at UCF
The UCF Arboretum is supporting and partnering with the College Democrats and the Honors Congress to plant 100 trees on campus March 14th. This planting is not open to the public, as the students in the College Dems and the Honors College will be providing all the labor. We graciously welcome media and donations in the […]