valencia skillshops - spring 2014

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East 1/14/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-101 Jennifer O’SteenHow to Study for Psychology East 1/16/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-101 Jennifer O’Steen

East 1/21/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-101 Jennifer O’SteenHistory: The Civil War East 1/22/2014 3:30-4:30pm 4-101 Christen CostelloStudy Skills East 1/23/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-101 Leslie Williams

East 1/23/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-101 Jennifer O’Steen East 1/28/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-101 Jennifer O’Steen

Psychology: Learning and Behavior East 1/30/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-101 Jennifer O’Steen East 2/4/2014 1:00 -2:00pm 4-101 Jennifer O’Steen

Art Movement East 2/6/2014 1:00 -2:00pm 4-101 Jennifer O’Steen

Surviving Valencia East 2/10/2014 2:00-3:00pm 8-101 J. Orlando/B. AllahPsychology: Punishment and Reinforcement East 2/11/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-101 Jennifer O’SteenHistory: How to Study for a Test East 2/12/2014 2:30-3:30pm 4-101 Christen CostelloHow to Study for Psychology East 2/13/2014 1:00 -2:00pm 4-101 Jennifer O’Steen

East 2/18/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-101 Jennifer O’Steen East 2/20/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-101 Jennifer O’Steen

Habits of Successful College Students East 2/24/2014 1:00-2:00pm 8-101 East 2/25/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-101 Jennifer O’Steen

Test-Taking Skills East 2/27/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-101 Leslie Williams East 2/27/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-101 Jennifer O’Steen

Women in the 20th Century East 3/11/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-101 Jennifer O’Steen

How to Study for Psychology East 3/13/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-101 Jennifer O’Steen East 3/18/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-101 Jennifer O’Steen

East 3/20/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-101 Jennifer O’SteenHistory: Chicago Manual Style East 3/21/2014 2:30-3:30pm 4-101 Christen Costello

East 3/25/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-101 Jennifer O’SteenHistory: The Cold War East 3/26/2014 2:30-3:30pm 4-101 Christen Costello

East 3/27/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-101 Jennifer O’Steen

20th Century Dystopian Art East 4/1/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-101 Jennifer O’Steen

Study Skills East 4/3/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-101 Leslie Williams East 4/3/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-101 Jennifer O’Steen

How to Study for Psychology East 4/8/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-101 Jennifer O’Steen East 4/10/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-101 Jennifer O’Steen

West 1/21/2014 1:30-2:15pm 6-118 Teresa Gallagher

In Real Life West 1/23/2014 3:00-4:00pm 6-118 Amanda DaGiau

West 1/28/2014 10:00-11:00pm 11-107 Student Academic UCF Resource Center

West 1/28/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-155 Denise McKnightIC the DC; Basic Rules of Sentence Structure West 1/29/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-155 Michael WintersDecoding the Elements of Literature West 2/4/2014 11:00-12:00pm 5-155 Meena Udho

West 2/4/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-155 Denise McKnight

In Real Life West 2/5/2014 1:00-2:00pm 6-118 Amanda DaGiau

Studying for Success in Math and Science West 2/6/2014 1:30-2:15pm 6-118 Teresa Gallagher West 2/11/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-155 Denise McKnight

Test Taking Strategies & Test Anxiety West 2/11/2014 1:30-2:15pm 6-118 Teresa Gallagher

SKILLSHOP CAMPUS DATE TIME LOCATION PRESENTER

How to Conduct a Literary Analysis West 2/18/2014 11:00-12:00pm 5-155 Meena UdhoSmarthinking: Online Solutions to Homework Problems In Real Life West 2/20/2014 3:00-4:00pm 6-118 Amanda DaGiau

What is an Inference and How to Make One West 2/25/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-155 Denise McKnightHow to Write a Literary Analysis Paper West 3/11/2014 11:00-12:00pm 5-155 Meena UdhoCookie Cutter: Patterns of Organization and Transitions West 3/11/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-155 Denise McKnightEffective Communication with Your Instructor West 3/18/2014 1:30-2:15pm 6-118 Teresa GallagherStudying for Success in Math and Science West 3/27/2014 1:30-2:15pm 6-118 Teresa GallagherWhat is in a Name? Distinguishing Fact, Opinion, and Bias West 4/1/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-155 Denise McKnightTest Taking Strategies & Test Anxiety West 4/1/2014 1:30-2:15pm 6-118 Teresa GallagherMLA Citation Basics West 4/1/2014 2:30-3:30pm 6-221 Beth KingMLA In-Text Citation West 4/2/2014 2:30-3:30pm 6-221 Beth KingService Learning: Give Back, Get Credit, Graduate with Distinction West 4/3/2014 1:00-2:00pm HSB-211 Robyn BrightonUntangling Tone Words West 4/8/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-155 Denise McKnightSmarthinking: Online Solutions to Homework Problems In Real Life West 4/9/2014 1:00-2:00pm 6-118 Amanda DaGiau

How to Calm your Nerves: Test Anxiety West 4/18/2014 10:00-11:00am SSB-206 Jennifer PapoulaTest Anxiety or Test Attitude Winter Park 1/29/2014 5:00-6:00pm 107 Linda VillarTest Taking 101 Winter Park 2/4/2014 2:00-3:00pm 107 Linda VillarPreparing for Final Exams Winter Park 3/26/2014 5:00-6:00pm 107 Linda VillarPreparing for Final Exams Winter Park 3/27/2014 1:00-2:00pm 107 Linda VillarTest Anxiety or Test Attitude Winter Park 4/8/2014 1:00-2:00pm 107 Linda VillarTest Taking 101 Winter Park 4/16/2014 5:00-6:00pm 107 Linda VillarSucceed in Science: How to Prepare for Chemistry Labs Osceola 1/13/2014 3:00-4:00pm 3-103 Depot StaffSucceed in Science: How to Prepare for Biology Labs Osceola 1/14/2014 2:00-3:00pm 3-103 Depot StaffFuture UCF Knights Advising Session: Psychology, Sociology, Political Science Osceola 1/23/2014 1:30-2:30pm 4-336 Salema Mohamed

How to Get the Most Out of IMATHAS (Online Math Homework System) Osceola 1/23/2014 1:30-2:30pm 4-105 Math Depot

Study Abroad Program & Financing Options for Students Osceola 2/12/2014 2:00-3:00pm 4-336 Ashley MetzHow to get rid of the “I don’t know what to write about syndrome.” Osceola 2/19/2014 10:00-11:00am 1-114 Nilda Arturet

Is Public Speaking Hazardous to your Health? Osceola 2/19/2014 2:00-3:00pm 4-105 Ron ColburnFragments and Sentence Skills Osceola 2/19/2014 3:00-4:00pm 1-132 Rand MillerYikes! A Chapter Test Tomorrow? Improving Textbook Reading Skills Osceola 2/20/2014 1:30-2:30pm 1-104 Elizabeth Earle

Adding Specific Support to Paragraphs Osceola 2/25/2014 10:00-11:00am 1-219 Keith HaffordUnderstanding Main Ideas & Details through Pictures and More Osceola 2/26/2014 9:00-10:30am 1-114 Nilda ArturetFuture UCF Knights Advising Session: Psychology, Sociology, Political Science Osceola 3/13/2014 1:30-2:30pm 4-310 Salema Mohamed

Service Learning: Give Back, Get Credit, Graduate with Distinction Osceola 3/18/2014 1:30-2:30pm 1-108 Christie MillerFuture UCF Knights Advising Session: Religious Studies, Latin American Studies Osceola 3/27/2014 1:30-2:30pm 4-336 Salema Mohamed

Learning about Political Spectrum: Analyze your Political Spectrum Osceola 4/3/2014 12:30-1:30pm 4-341 Rajeshwari KalicharanFuture UCF Knights Advising Session: IDS-Build your own major with UCF Osceola 4/7/2014 1:30-2:30pm 4-310 Carol Black

Calculate Your GPA Osceola 4/8/2014 11:00-12:00pm 4-115 Eva AlipievaCalculate Your GPA Osceola 4/15/2014 11:00-12:00pm 1-115 Eva AlipievaFuture UCF Knights Advising Session: Psychology, Sociology, Political Science Osceola 4/16/2014 1:30-2:30pm 4-336 Salema Mohamed

Study Abroad Program and Financing Options for Students Lake Nona 3/19/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-148 Ashley Metz

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Bio Tech Program at Valencia East 1/14/2014 1:00-2:00pm 6-203 Dr. Diana CieskoTransfer Success for UCF & Beyond East 1/22/2014 3:00-4:00pm 3-113 Sharisse KenneyDirectConnect: Pre-Professional Health School Preparation East 1/29/2014 2:00-3:00pm 5-112 Sharisse KenneyDirectConnect: Science, math and Forensic Majors East 2/4/2014 2:00-3:00pm 3-113 Sharisse KenneyDirectConnect: Social Majors (Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science & International Studies) East 2/5/2014 3:00-4:00pm 3-113 Sharisse Kenney

Are you Ready to Graduate? East 2/6/2014 11:00-12:00pm 5-112 J. Hatt/D. FernandezDirectConnect: Write your Way to Success at UCF East 2/6/2014 3:00-4:00pm 3-113 Sharisse KenneyKnightsConnect: Express Path to UCF East 2/11/2014 2:00-3:00pm 8-232 Sharisse KenneyAre you Ready to Graduate? East 2/11/2014 2:00-3:00pm 5-112 J. Hatt/D. FernandezKnightsAid: Funding College East 2/11/2014 4:00-5:00pm 5-112 Sharisse KenneyDirectConnect: Communication Majors East 2/18/2014 3:00-4:00pm 3-113 Sharisse KenneyAcademic Advising for the AA Degree East 2/19/2014 11:00-12:00pm 3-113 Gabrielle YounkerThe Importance of Creating Degree Audit - limited seating East 2/19/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-213 Johnny AplinDirectConnect: Engineering Majors East 2/19/2014 3:00-4:00pm 3-113 Sharisse KenneyDirectConnect to UCF Allied Health Majors East 2/25/2014 4:30-5:30pm 3-113 Sharisse KenneyFirst in College? UCF Direct Connect for First Generation Students East 2/27/2014 4:30-5:30pm 3-113 Sharisse KenneyDirect Connect for Students with Accommodations East 3/10/2014 2:00-3:00pm 3-113 Sharisse KenneyUCF Research in Psychology East 3/11/2014 1:00-2:00pm 6-203 Dr. Diana CieskoWhen Can I Graduate: My Education Plan - limited seating East 3/12/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-213 Johnny AplinHave Military Service? UCF Direct Connect for Veterans East 3/12/2014 4:30-5:30pm 3-113 Sharisse KenneyTransfer Success for UCF & Beyond East 3/18/2014 6:00-7:00pm 5-112 Sharisse KenneyDirectConnect to UCF Public Affairs Majors East 3/24/2014 2:00-3:00pm 3-113 Sharisse KenneyThe Importance of Creating Degree Audit - limited seating East 4/2/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-213 Johnny AplinTransfer Success for UCF & Beyond East 4/3/2014 2:00-3:00pm 5-112 Sharisse KenneyDirectConnect: Business Majors East 4/10/2014 2:00-3:00pm 5-112 Sharisse KenneyI Want to Go to Medical School: Building a Plan West 1/30/2014 1:00-2:00pm 6-118 Chris KlingerAre You Ready to Graduate? West 2/4/2014 12:00-1:00pm 6-118 Graduation StaffFuture Knights Advising Session: All Education West 2/4/2014 3:00-4:00pm 11-106 Melissa HanberyAre You Ready to Graduate? West 2/6/2014 5:00-6:00pm 6-118 Graduation StaffUCF Major Exploration West 2/10/2014 1:30-2:30pm 11-106 Melissa HanberyMy Education Plan West 2/12/2014 1:00-1:40pm SSB-172 Atlas StaffFuture Knights Advising Session: All Social Sciences West 2/13/2014 3:00-4:00pm 11-106 Melissa HanberyAre You Ready to Graduate? West 2/18/2014 5:00-6:00pm 6-118 Graduation StaffMajor Meet-ups: All Health majors West 2/19/2014 1:30-2:30pm 11-106 Melissa HanberyAre You Ready to Graduate? West 2/20/2014 12:00-1:00pm 6-118 Graduation StaffFuture Knights Advising Session: Legal Studies, Criminal Justice and Public Administration West 2/20/2014 3:00-4:00pm 11-106 Melissa Hanbery

International Students Employment Workshop; Internship vs. Curricular Practical Training West 2/26/2014 1:00-2:00pm HSB-211 Bliss Thompson

Spring Break Not Broke West 2/27/2014 1:30-2:30pm 6-118 Financial Learning AmbassadorsMajor Meet-ups: All Health majors West 3/11/2014 1:30-2:30pm 11-106 Melissa HanberyFuture Knights Advising Session: Build Your Own Major at UCF! West 3/11/2014 3:00-4:00pm 11-106 Carol BlackHow Can I Make Myself More Competitive for a Graduate/Professional Healthcare Degree/Program West 3/24/2014 1:00-2:00pm 6-118 Chris Klinger

Future Knights Advising Session: Know Your Major Options as an AS Graduate West 3/25/2014 3:00-4:00pm 11-106 Lisa Cruz

UCF Major Exploration West 3/27/2014 1:30-2:30pm 11-106 Melissa HanberyFuture Knights Advising Session: All Education West 4/1/2014 1:00-2:00pm 11-106 Melissa HanberyUCF Major Exploration West 4/7/2014 3:30-4:30pm 11-106 Melissa Hanbery


EDUCATIONAL PLANNINg To get ahead in your education you’ve got to think ahead. From choosing the right major to preparing for graduation and transferring, these Skillshops will help you plan for the next steps of your education.

Future Knights Advising Session: All Social Sciences West 4/8/2014 1:00-2:00pm 11-106 Melissa HanberyUCF Major Meet-ups: All Health Majors West 4/14/2014 3:30-4:40pm 11-107 Melissa HanberyFuture Knights Advising Session: Legal Studies, Criminal Justice and Public Administration West 4/15/2014 1:00-2:00pm 11-106 Melissa Hanbery

Creating an Education Plan Winter Park 2/5/2014 11:15-12:15pm 105 Cheryl MillerAA vs AS: What’s the Difference? Winter Park 2/6/2014 2:30-3:30pm 107 Melanie PriceUCF Direct Connect Winter Park 2/25/2014 12:00-1:00pm 107 Melissa HanberyAre you ready to Graduate? Winter Park 3/11/2014 1:00-2:00pm 107 J. Hatt/D. Fernandez

Advising Happy Hour Osceola 2/6/2014 12:00-2:00pm Atrium Atlas/Wellness AmbassadorsAre You Ready to Graduate? Osceola 2/6/2014 12:00-1:00pm 1-202 Lila RogersUCF Degree Expo Osceola 2/20/2014 11:00-2:00pm Courtyard Kathy VoudryApply to College: The Application Process Osceola 2/20/2014 2:00-3:00pm 1-126 Natasha DormanKnights Connect: Express Path to UCF Osceola 2/26/2014 1:30-2:30pm 4-304 Jessica MatosCreating a “My Education Plan” Osceola 3/11/2014 10:00-11:00am 4-337 Atlas StaffKnights Connect: Express Path to UCF Osceola 3/19/2014 1:30-2:30pm 4-304 Jessica Matos

The Owner’s Guide to You Osceola 3/19/2014 2:30-3:30pm 4-336 Tammy Semelsberger

College Scouting: Decide with Confidence Osceola 3/24/2014 12:00-1:00pm 4-334 Natasha Dorman/ Ramon VelezCreating a “My Education Plan” Osceola 4/3/2014 10:00-11:00am 1-114 Atlas StaffKnights Connect: Express Path to UCF Osceola 4/15/2014 1:30-2:30pm 4-304 Jessica MatosAre You Ready to Graduate? Lake Nona 1/14/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-148 Graduation Dept.




TUTORIALS & TRAININg When it comes to skills you can never have too many. These Skillshops are like mini-courses where you can pick up tips, tricks and techniques in a variety of topics.

Introducing Mango Languages Database – Learn to speak a different language - limited seating East 2/5/2014 10:00-11:00am 4-203 Diane Dalrymple

Kindle Fire Basics - limited seating East 2/11/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-210 Courtney MooreThe 21st Century Student: Learn how to use iPads, Cloud Computing & Mobile Tech for College - limited seating East 2/13/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-203 Erich Heintzelman

Kindle Fire Basics - limited seating East 2/25/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-210 Courtney MooreAvoid Plagiarism- limited seating East 2/26/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-203 Chris WettsteinThe 21st Century Student: Learn how to use iPads, Cloud Computing & Mobile Tech for College - limited seating East 2/27/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-203 Erich Heintzelman

The 21st Century Student: Learn how to use iPads, Cloud Computing & Mobile Tech for College - limited seating East 3/13/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-203 Erich Heintzelman

Avoid Plagiarism- limited seating East 3/19/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-203 Chris WettsteinOneNote: The “A” Students’ Tool West 1/9/2014 12:00-1:30pm 6-118 Francine Crum ScottWorking in the Cloud: Creating, Saving & Submitting Assignments Online West 1/14/2014 1:00-2:30pm 6-118 Rosanne Perez

Introduction to Blackboard West 1/15/2014 3:00-4:00pm 6-118 Shakespeare Jean GillesWord: The Basics West 1/21/2014 11:00-12:30pm 6-118 Vladimir SedovExcel: The Basics West 1/22/2014 2:00-3:30pm 6-118 Aiman SalihPowerPoint Basics West 1/27/2014 5:00-6:30pm 6-118 Elliott Wells

Introduction to Blackboard West 1/28/2014 11:30-1:00pm 6-118 Shakespeare Jean GillesPhotoshop Basics West 1/28/2014 2:30-4:00pm 6-118 Rosanne PerezExploring Photoshop West 1/30/2014 2:30-4:00pm 6-118 Rosanne Perez

Introduction to Atlas West 1/31/2014 1:00-1:40pm SSB-172 Atlas StaffOneNote: The “A” Students’ Tool West 2/3/2014 1:00-2:30pm 6-118 Francine Crum ScottExploring Excel West 2/5/2014 2:00-3:30pm 6-118 Aiman SalihExploring PowerPoint West 2/6/2014 4:15-5:30pm 6-118 Elliott WellsExploring Word West 2/12/2014 3:30-5:00pm 6-118 James TavilWorking in the Cloud: Creating, Saving & Submitting Assignments Online West 2/18/2014 2:15-3:30pm 6-118 Rosanne Perez

Word: The Basics West 3/11/2014 4:30-6:00pm 6-118 Vladimir SedovExcel: The Basics West 3/17/2014 2:30-4:00pm 6-118 Aiman SalihExploring Excel West 3/18/2014 2:30-4:00pm 6-118 Aiman SalihFormatting Word for Outlines, MLA, and Research Papers West 3/19/2014 12:30-2:00pm 6-118 Francine Crum ScottIntroduction to Atlas West 3/20/2014 1:00-1:40pm SSB-172 Atlas StaffExploring Word West 3/24/2014 3:30-5:00pm 6-118 James TavilCreating Free Excel and Docs Files without Word and Excel West 3/25/2014 2:00-3:00pm 6-221 Regina SeguinPhotoshop Basics West 3/25/2014 2:30-4:00pm 6-118 Rosanne PerezPowerPoint Basics West 3/25/2014 4:30-6:00pm 6-118 Elliott WellsExploring Photoshop West 3/26/2014 2:30-4:00pm 6-118 Rosanne PerezExploring PowerPoint West 3/27/2014 4:30-6:00pm 6-118 Elliott WellsSearch Smart: Research Paper Workshop Winter Park 2/3/2014 5:00-6:00pm 134 Katy MillerPowerPoint 101: Effective and Attractive Presentations Winter Park 2/24/2014 2:30-3:30pm 134 Kera CoyerProper Pipetting Techniques Osceola 1/9/2014 2:00-3:00pm 4-339 Thi Sothy KienHow to Be Effective & Efficient During Labs Osceola 1/21/2014 3:00-4:00pm 4-336 Brian PughProper Pipetting Techniques Osceola 1/23/2014 2:00-3:00pm 4-334 Thi Sothy KienSucceed in Science: Venn & Matrix Diagrams Osceola 1/28/2014 12:00-1:00pm 3-103 Depot StaffExamining the Microscope Osceola 1/30/2014 2:00-3:00pm 4-334 Thi Sothy KienHow to Be Effective & Efficient During Labs Osceola 2/4/2014 3:00-4:00pm 1-114 Brian PughExamining the Microscope Osceola 2/8/2014 2:00-3:00pm 4-404 Thi Sothy KienSucceed in Science: A&P “It’s all about the bones” Osceola 2/18/2014 1:30-2:30pm 3-103 Depot StaffHow to Be Effective & Efficient During Labs Osceola 3/4/2014 3:00-4:00pm 4-412 Brian PughExamining the Microscope Osceola 3/13/2014 2:00-3:00pm 4-334 Thi Sothy KienSucceed in Science: A&P “It’s all about the muscles” Osceola 3/18/2014 1:30-2:30pm 3-103 Depot StaffSucceed in Science: Genetics 101 Osceola 3/25/2014 1:30-2:30pm 3-103 Depot StaffHow to Be Effective & Efficient During Labs Osceola 3/25/2014 3:00-4:00pm 2-261 Brian PughProper Pipetting Techniques Osceola 4/3/2014 2:00-3:00pm 2-261 Thi Sothy KienHow to Be Effective & Efficient During Labs Osceola 4/8/2014 3:00-4:00pm 4-412 Brian Pugh

“Keeping it Cool” at Valencia Osceola Campus Osceola 4/14/2014 1:00-2:00pm Clocktower Patti Riva/Robert HickmanHow to Be Effective & Efficient During Labs Osceola 4/22/2014 3:00-4:00pm 4-412 Brian PughThe 5 W’s to Library Research Lake Nona 2/25/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-148 Karene BestUse Excel to Organize Your Budget and Finances Lake Nona 2/26/2014 12:30-1:30pm 1-148 Sonia HoyasGoing Beyond Google: Using Library Databases for Academic Research Lake Nona 3/18/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-148 Karene Best


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When it comes to skills you can never have too many. These Skillshops are like mini-courses where you can pick up tips, tricks and techniques in a variety of topics.

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CAREER DEvELOPMENT You’re going to need a job eventually – better start getting ready now. From tips for finding the right career, to getting internships and landing a job, these Skillshops will help prepare you for life after college.

Match your Personality to Your Perfect Career East 1/22/2014 2:30-3:30pm 4-210 Alma Telleria/ Cassandra Haley


Resume Writing Tips East 2/4/2014 1:00-2:00pm 8-101 Alma Telleria/ Cassandra Haley


Interview Techniques 101 East 2/6/2014 1:00-2:00pm 8-101 Alma Telleria/ Cassandra Haley

Match your Personality to Your Perfect Career East 2/11/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-122 Alma Telleria/ Cassandra HaleyYour Professional Image East 2/18/2014 1:00-2:00pm 8-101 Lynn Powers


What Can I Do With This Major East 2/27/2014 1:00-2:00pm 8-101 Enid Rosa/Helen Lopez


Match your Personality to Your Perfect Career East 3/12/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-122 Alma Telleria/ Cassandra HaleyStop Passing the Ball & Score Big with a Career Plan East 3/13/2014 12:00-2:00pm Great Hall Career Center Staff


Career Center and Academic Assessment Information Table East 3/20/2014 1:00-2:00pm Great Hall Helen Lopez/Ada Amador



Match your Personality to Your Perfect Career East 4/9/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-122 Alma Telleria/ Cassandra HaleyChoosing a Major & Career West 1/21/2014 1:00-2:00pm SSB-206 Catherine EspenscheidResume Writing - Basics & Beyond West 1/22/2014 10:00-11:00am SSB-206 Jennifer PapoulaRock Your Job Interview-Interviewing Tips & Tricks West 1/23/2014 3:30-4:30pm SSB-206 Career CenterChoosing a Major & Career West 2/10/2014 2:00-3:00pm SSB-206 Catherine EspenscheidBuilding Your Network West 2/11/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-155 Amy SorroughResume Writing - Basics & Beyond West 2/12/2014 3:00-4:00pm SSB-206 Jennifer PapoulaRock Your Job Interview-Interviewing Tips & Tricks West 2/18/2014 10:30-11:30am SSB-206 Career CenterCHOICES West 2/18/2014 1:00-1:40pm SSB-172 Atlas StaffMy Career Planner West 2/27/2014 1:00-1:45pm SSB-172 Atlas StaffRock Your Job Interview-Interviewing Tips & Tricks West 3/12/2014 3:30-4:30pm SSB-206 Career CenterWhy Networking is Important for Health Sciences Students West 3/13/2014 10:30-11:30am SSB-206 Jennifer PapoulaChoosing a Major & Career West 3/17/2014 10:00-11:00am SSB-206 Catherine EspenscheidDegree Audit West 3/25/2014 1:00-1:40pm SSB-172 Atlas StaffJob Search Strategies West 3/27/2014 3:00-4:00pm 11-107 Annie WardAdvanced Interviewing West 3/27/2014 4:00-5:00pm 11-107 Annie WardResume Writing - Basics & Beyond West 4/3/2014 9:00-10:00am SSB-206 Jennifer PapoulaMy Job Prospects My Portfolio West 4/4/2014 1:00-1:45pm SSB-172 Atlas StaffDegree Audit West 4/15/2014 1:00-1:40pm SSB-172 Atlas StaffChoosing a Major & Career West 4/15/2014 1:00-2:00pm SSB-206 Catherine EspenscheidResume Writing - Basics & Beyond West 4/15/2014 2:30-3:30pm SSB-206 Jennifer PapoulaChoosing a Major & Career West 4/16/2014 3:00-4:00pm SSB-206 Catherine Espenscheid


CAREER DEvELOPMENT(CONTINUED)

You’re going to need a job eventually – better start getting ready now. From tips for finding the right career, to getting internships and landing a job, these Skillshops will help prepare you for life after college.

Rock Your Job Interview-Interviewing Tips & Tricks West 4/29/2014 10:30-11:30am SSB-206 Career CenterResume Building Winter Park 3/13/2014 2:00-3:00pm 107 Jacob ZampellaMy Plan Career Assessment Winter Park 3/18/214 12:00-1:00pm 105 Cheryl Miller

Technology & Careers of the New Economy Osceola 1/21/2014 12:30-1:30pm 1-219 Tammy Semelsberger

Business & Careers in the New Economy Osceola 1/21/2014 2:00-3:00pm 1-219 Tammy SemelsbergerResume Workshop Osceola 1/28/2014 4:00-5:00pm 4-310 Jim SmithFuture UCF Knights Advising Session: All Business Majors Osceola 1/29/2014 1:30-2:30pm 4-341 Salema MohamedFuture UCF Knights Advising Session: Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Public Administration Osceola 2/4/2014 1:30-2:30pm 4-341 Salema Mohamed

What’s My Type? Osceola 2/11/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-115 Eva AlipievaCreating a “My Education Plan” Osceola 2/12/2014 10:00-11:00am 4-337 Atlas StaffResume Writing 101 Osceola 2/13/2014 11:00-12:00pm 4-334 Career Center StaffFuture UCF Knights Advising Session: Digital Media, Graphic Design and ART Osceola 2/13/2014 1:30-2:30pm 4-334 Salema Mohamed

STEM Careers Osceola 2/17/2014 1:30-2:30pm 2-172 Christine Flores What’s My Type? Osceola 2/18/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-115 Eva AlipievaNetworking Strategies Osceola 2/18/2014 2:00-3:00pm 4-334 Xavier HumphreyAccounting - The #1 Path to Today’s Fastest Growing Tammy Semelsberger/ Business Career! Osceola 2/20/2014 3:30-4:30pm 4-341 Andrea JosiahWill My Career Pay My Student Loans Back Osceola 2/26/2014 1:30-2:30pm 4-105 Math DepotSTEM Careers Osceola 3/13/2014 1:30-2:30pm 2-172 Christine Flores Networking Strategies Osceola 3/18/2014 2:00-3:00pm 1-219 Xavier HumphreyFuture UCF Knights Advising Session: All Business Majors Osceola 3/19/2014 3:00-4:00pm 4-411 Salema Mohamed

Career Interviews 101 Osceola 3/19/2014 4:00-5:00pm 4-341 Tammy SemelsbergerResume Writing 101 Osceola 3/20/2014 11:00-12:00pm 1-219 Career Center Staff

Meet The Career Advisors Osceola 3/25/2014 11:00-12:00pm 1-219 Eva Alipieva/ Xavier HumphreyExperimental Learning Osceola 3/25/2014 3:00-4:30pm 4-310 Jim SmithTunes to Stomp Graduation Blues: Prep for your Career! Osceola 3/26/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-336 Tanisha CastorJob Search Strategies Osceola 4/1/2014 3:00-5:00pm 4-310 Jim Smith

Meet The Career Advisors Osceola 4/2/2014 11:00-12:00pm 1-131 Eva Alipieva/ Xavier HumphreyFuture UCF Knights Advising Session: Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Public Administration Osceola 4/4/2014 1:30-2:30pm 4-411 Salema Mohamed

The Psychology of Beauty East 2/14/2014 1:00-2:15pm 5-112 Derek SchorschCreating a Civil Campus East 2/18/2014 4:30-5:30pm 8-101 Jose Rivera

Your Major, Your Community within Service Learning East 3/17/2014 1:00-2:00pm 8-101 Anna Saintil/ Robyn BrightonDiversity 101 East 3/31/2014 1:00-2:00pm 8-101 Anna SaintilStudy Abroad Program and Financing Options for Students East 4/1/2014 1:00-2:00pm 8-101 Ashley Metz



CULTURAL & SOCIAL AWARENESS

The World’s full of different kinds of people – it helps to understand each other. These Skillshops focus on all the ways we are similar and different, as well as getting to know and appreciate each other.

Study Abroad Program and Financing Options for Students West 1/22/2014 10:00-11:00am 6-118 Study Abroad and Global Experiences

Your Campus Environment West 1/27/2014 12:00-12:30pm 3-149 Wellness Ambassadors

Your Campus Environment West 2/3/2014 12:00-12:30pm 3-149 Wellness Ambassadors

Your Campus Environment West 2/10/2014 12:00-12:30pm 3-149 Wellness AmbassadorsThe ABCs of Diversity West 2/10/2014 3:00-5:00pm 11-106 Barbara Thompson

Your Campus Environment West 2/17/2014 12:00-12:30pm 3-149 Wellness AmbassadorsDeveloping Global Competencies through Travel and Study Abroad Experiences West 2/18/2014 1:00-2:00pm 6-118 Chris Klinger

Your Campus Environment West 2/24/2014 12:00-12:30pm 3-149 Wellness AmbassadorsNature Walk West 3/10/2014 12:00-12:45pm 3-147 Zia AnsariNature Walk West 3/17/2014 12:00-12:45pm 3-147 Zia AnsariNature Walk West 3/24/2014 12:00-12:45pm 3-147 Zia AnsariNature Walk West 3/31/2014 12:00-12:45pm 3-147 Zia AnsariUnderstanding Power and Privilege West 4/3/2014 12:00-2:30pm 11-107 Barbara ThompsonNature Walk West 4/7/2014 12:00-12:45pm 3-147 Zia Ansari

Keeping “Cool and Clean” at Valencia West 4/8/2014 1:30-2:30pm HSB-211 Patti Riva/Melvin Scott/Arcadio RiveraPeople Like US: Social Class in America West 4/10/2014 2:00-5:00pm 11-301 Barbara ThompsonSocial Identity Awareness Winter Park 1/15/2014 11:15-12:15pm 107 Kera coyerBuilding Global Awareness Locally Winter Park 2/19/2014 11:15-12:15pm 107 Chris Klinger

Learning about Ayurveda Osceola 1/13/2014 1:30-2:30pm 1-219 Rajeshwari KalicharanFlorida Arbor Day Tree Planting Osceola 1/30/2014 10:00-12:00pm Courtyard Nelson TorresYou and the Arts Osceola 2/4/2014 1:30-2:30pm 1-219 Betty FennerRise and Fall of Jim Crow Osceola 2/11/2014 1:00-5:00pm 4-310 Jim SmithRise and Fall of Jim Crow Osceola 2/12/2014 1:00-5:00pm 4-310 Jim SmithI’d Rather Go Silence Than Be Violent Osceola 2/18/2014 2:00-3:00pm 4-334 Julia NevinsMulticulture Conflict Resolution Osceola 2/25/2014 12:00-3:00pm 4-310 Jim Smith

Night of the Bull; Safe Spring Break Osceola 2/27/2014 4:00-7:00pm Courtyard Wellness Ambassador’sSpring Training Diversity Movie “42” Osceola 3/11/2014 9:00-12:00pm 4-310 Jim SmithDiversity Certificate Series Osceola 3/26/2014 12:30-2:30pm 4-310 Jim SmithDiversity Certificate Series Osceola 4/2/2014 12:30-2:30pm 4-310 Jim SmithYour Campus Environment: Osceola Campus Osceola 4/14/2014 2:00-3:00pm Courtyard Nelson TorresDiversity Certificate Series Osceola 4/16/2014 12:30-2:30pm 4-310 Jim Smith



PERSONAL DEvELOPMENT There are some things you just can’t learn in a classroom – that’s where these Skillshops come in. From self-improvement to valuable life skills, the focus is on you.

Sex: Truth or Dare East 1/9/2014 1:00-2:00pm Atrium Bldg 3 Wellness Ambassadors

New Year’s Financial Resolution East 1/14/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-112 Financial Learning AmbassadorsThe Green Revolution, GMOs, and How to Eat Sustainably with Conversation on Justice East 1/28/2014 1:00-2:00pm 3-113 Dr. Deborah Green

So With A Student Budget, How Can We Pick Healthy Foods? East 1/28/2014 2:30-4:00pm 3-113 Dr. Deborah Green & Expert Panel


Love your Wallet East 2/13/2014 1:00-2:00pm 3-113 Financial Learning Ambassadors

Your Campus Environment Walks East 2/20/2014 1:00-2:00pm Bldg 5 Patricia Smith/ Info Station Jack RogersInternet Security East 2/25/2014 1:00-2:00pm 8-101 Rhonda WilsonDealing with Stress?: How to Cope Successfully East 3/10/2014 1:00-2:00pm 8-101 Steve TulloI Create It All: A Look at Self-Empowerment East 3/10/2014 2:00-3:00pm 8-101 Steve TulloDiscovering and Strengthening your Resiliency to Cope with Depression East 3/11/2014 1:00-2:00pm 8-101 Bay Care

Stalking East 3/18/2014 1:00-2:00pm 8-101 Rhonda Wilson

It’s all about the Benjamin’s East 3/19/2013 1:00-2:00pm 5-112 Financial Learning AmbassadorsPassion for Your Life East 3/20/2014 1:00-2:00pm 8-101 Bay CareAre you a Renter? Know your Rights! East 3/24/2014 1:00-2:00pm 8-101 Michael Grossman On the Rebound; Getting over a Break-up East 3/25/2014 1:00-2:00pm 8-101 Dr. Adrian Manley

We Do Things People Never See East 4/3/2014 11:30-12:30pm 5-112 P. Riva/R. Martinez/ C.Cuevas

Your Campus Environment Walks East 4/3/2014 1:00-2:00pm Bldg 5 Patricia Smith/ Info Station Jack RogersConflict 101: The Styles Within You East 4/7/2014 1:00-2:00pm 8-101 Anna SaintilSexual Assault Prevention East 4/8/2014 1:00-2:00pm 8-101 Rhonda WilsonHow to Handle Speech Anxiety West 1/16/2014 1:00-1:50pm 5-155 Amy SorroughMale-Female Relationships West 2/13/2014 12:00-1:30pm 11-106 Wayne JacksonDealing with Stress: How to Cope Successfully West 2/19/2014 11:00-12:00pm 6-118 Steve TulloI Create It All: A Look at Self-Empowerment West 2/19/2014 1:00-2:00pm 6-118 Steve TulloGet Out in the Woods; It Won’t Kill You! West 2/20/2014 1:00-2:00pm Behind Cafeteria Larry Rosen Resiliency When Times are Tough West 2/20/2014 1:00-2:00pm SSB 110D Bay CareGet Out in the Woods; It Won’t Kill You! West 2/25/2014 1:00-2:00pm Behind Cafeteria Larry RosenDating 101 West 3/17/2014 10:00-11:00am 6-118 Adrian ManleyDeveloping and Maintaining Healthy Relationships West 3/17/2014 11:15-12:15pm 6-118 Adrian ManleyToxic Relationships West 3/17/2014 12:30-1:30pm 6-118 Adrian ManleyDOTS: Understanding Your “Hidden” Biases West 3/18/2014 10:00-12:00pm 11-106 Barbara ThompsonSkills for Stress Relaxation West 3/18/2014 1:00-2:00pm SSB 110D Bay CareHealth Science Students: How to Avoid Burnout West 3/18/2014 2:00-3:00pm SSB-206 Jennifer PapoulaWriting As a Tool for Healing West 3/20/2014 1:00-2:00pm 6-118 Amy SorroughDon’t Get Scammed: What’s Credible on the Internet West 3/27/2014 2:00-3:00pm 6-221 Regina Seguin

Dress For Less West 4/8/2014 1:30-2:30pm 6-118 Financial Learning AmbassadorsImproving Your Public Speaking Skills West 4/10/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-155 Amy SorroughCreate Your Philosophy of Learning Statement Winter Park 1/22/2014 11:15-12:15pm 107 Linda VillarCreate Your Philosophy of Learning Statement Winter Park 1/22/2014 5:00-6:00pm 107 Linda VillarMaking Wise Choices Winter Park 2/11/2014 1:00-2:00pm 107 Linda VillarRelationships 101 Winter Park 2/12/2014 11:15-12:15pm 107 Bay CareSexual Assault Winter Park 2/17/2014 4:00-5:00pm 107 Victim Service CenterStalking Winter Park 2/18/2014 4:00-5:00pm 107 Victim Service Center“I Create It All”: A look at Self-Empowerment Winter Park 2/26/2014 11:15-12:15pm 107 Steve Tullo“Dealing with Stress?”: How to Cope Successfully Winter Park 2/26/2014 1:00-2:00pm 107 Steve TulloMaking Wise Choices Winter Park 3/10/2014 5:00-6:00pm 107 Linda VillarManaging Stress Successfully Winter Park 4/9/2014 5:00-6:00pm 107 Linda VillarTop Ten Success Strategies Osceola 1/14/2014 4:00-5:00pm 4-334 Mia PierreMotivation Osceola 1/21/2014 12:00-1:00pm 2-172 BayCare



PERSONAL DEvELOPMENT(CONTINUED)

There are some things you just can’t learn in a classroom – that’s where these Skillshops come in. From self-improvement to valuable life skills, the focus is on you.

Ways to Maximize Your GI Bill Benefits Osceola 1/21/2014 2:00-3:00pm 4-335 Melissa Alicea

Be a Smarty with your Tax Refund Osceola 1/23/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-219B Financial Learning AmbassadorsKnit in Style, Make Someone Smile Osceola 2/6/2014 1:30-2:30pm 1-105 Elizabeth EarleCrucial Conversations: Chopped & Screwed Osceola 2/6/2014 2:00-3:00pm 1-114 Carla McKnight

Love Don’t Cost a Thing Osceola 2/13/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-105 Financial Learning AmbassadorsSexual Assault Osceola 2/13/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-411 Rhonda WilsonTop Ten Success Strategies Osceola 2/13/2014 4:00-5:00pm 4-341 Mia PierreSleep, Dreams & You Osceola 2/18/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-341 Melanie GonzalezTaming the Mind Osceola 2/19/2014 10:30-11:30am 2-172 Mary McGowanMale to Female Relationship Osceola 2/27/2014 12:30-2:00pm 4-310 Jim SmithRace Car History: F1 and Prototypes Osceola 3/5/2014 1:30-2:30pm 4-341 Rand MillerMy Relationship with Me Osceola 3/11/2014 9:30-10:30am 1-101 Adrian ManleyDating 101 Osceola 3/11/2014 11:00-12:00pm 1-101 Adrian ManleyLearning about theories: Introduction of theory from a sociological perspective of the self Osceola 3/11/2014 1:30-2:30pm 4-341 Rajeshwari Kalicharan

Toxic Relationships Osceola 3/11/2014 1:30-2:30pm 1-101 Adrian ManleyDeveloping Healthy Relationships Osceola 3/11/2014 3:00-4:00pm 1-101 Adrian Manley

Pot of Gold Osceola 3/13/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-105 Financial Learning Ambassadors“Dealing with Stress?”: How to Cope Successfully Osceola 3/13/2014 1:30-2:30pm 4-411 Steve Tullo“I Just Don’t Know Where the Time Goes!” Osceola 3/13/2014 2:00-3:00pm 1-219 Connie Parrish“I Create It All”: A look at Self-Empowerment Osceola 3/13/2014 3:00-4:00pm 4-341 Steve TulloTop Ten Success Strategies Osceola 3/13/2014 4:00-5:00pm 1-219 Mia PierreManaging Family Relationships & School Osceola 3/20/2014 9:30-10:30am 1-219B Adrian ManleyBefore I Say I Do Osceola 3/20/2014 11:00-12:00pm 1-219B Adrian ManleyResiliency Osceola 3/20/2014 12:00-1:00pm 4-411 BayCareStrategic Relationships Osceola 3/20/2014 1:30-2:30pm 1-219B Adrian ManleyOn the Rebound: Getting Over a Break-up Osceola 3/20/2014 3:00-4:00pm 1-219B Adrian Manley

Stressbusters! Osceola 4/1/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-341 Wellness AmbassadorsTop Ten Success Strategies Osceola 4/10/2014 4:00-5:00pm 4-341 Mia PierreInvest Before You Ingest Lake Nona 1/22/2014 2:00-3:00pm 1-148 Carrie Santore

Be a Smarty with Your Tax Return Lake Nona 1/23/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-148 Financial Learning Ambassadors

Love Don’t Cost a Thing Lake Nona 2/13/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-148 Financial Learning AmbassadorsDon’t Bring Home the Bacon Lake Nona 2/27/2014 2:00-3:00pm 1-148 Carrie Santore

Pot of Gold Lake Nona 3/11/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-148 Financial Learning Ambassadors

Project Runway to Savings Lake Nona 4/10/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-148 Financial Learning Ambassadors


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