·                                 "Puerto Ricans In Pursuit of Puerto Rican Studies" Research Summit

April 17, 2019 at 8 a.m.until 5:30 p.m.Fairwinds Alumni Center: Ballroom

The Puerto Rico Research Hub of the University of Central Florida and the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College-CUNY cordially invite you to participate in the Puerto Rico, Puerto Ricans “In Pursuit of Puerto Rican Studies” Research Summit to be held April 17, 2019 at the University of Central Florida Fairwinds Alumni Center in Orlando, Florida. The In ...

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·                                 Market Research: Know Your Market, Industry, and Options for Growth (Recurring Event)

April 17, 2019 at 8:30 a.m.until 10 a.m.Lake Sumter State College - Leesburg Campus: Blg M, Executive Conference Room

The success of your business depends heavily on external factors – changes in customer preferences, economic trends, the demographics of your market, and many other elements. What do you really know about these factors? Market research can give you deep insights into your business ecosystem, help you make better decisions, and plan moves now to get you ahead of the ...

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·                                 Functional Changes and Anatomical Remodeling of Brain-Heart Connection following Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia

April 17, 2019 at 12 p.m.until 1 p.m.Research 1: Conf.Room 101

NanoScience Technology Center NANOTECHNOLOGY SEMINAR SERIES Functional Changes and Anatomical Remodeling of Brain-Heart Connection following Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia Zixi Jack Cheng, Ph.D. Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences College of Medicine University of Central Florida Abstract: Chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH), as seen in sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), induces cardiovascular disorders (e.g., hypertension, cardiac neuropathy and cardiac failure). In particular, clinical studies have ...

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·                                 UCF Rosen College Research Scholar Series

April 17, 2019 at 2 p.m.until 3:30 p.m.Rosen College of Hospitality Management: 102R

Dick Pope Sr. Institute for Tourism Studies invites you to join us at UCF Rosen College Research Scholar Series Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. at UCF Rosen College, Room 102R, 9907 Universal Blvd.Orlando, FL 32819. The presenter is Dr. Cindy Chan, Assistant Professor of Marketing in the UTSC Department of Management and Rotman School of Management at ...

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·                                 Subcontracting & Teaming (Recurring Event)

April 18, 2019 at 9 a.m.until 11 a.m.Florida SBDC at UCF

One of the pathways to success for small businesses pursuing government contracts is to partner with other small or large businesses in order to deliver services to the government. Most commonly, these agreements are in the form of a sub-contract, teaming agreement or joint-venture agreement. There is also the SBA’s “All Small Business Mentor-Protégé Program” which can be a great ...

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·                                 So You’re Thinking About Writing a Textbook

April 18, 2019 at 1 p.m.until 2 p.m.John C. Hitt Library: 223

You know your subject area and want to share that knowledge. So you think about writing a textbook but how do you even get started? Join UCF Libraries and the College of Health Professions and Sciences for a panel discussion with four faculty who have all been in your shoes. Find out the who, what, why, and where plus see ...

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·                                 Cypress Dome 30th Issue Launch Party

April 18, 2019 at 3:30 p.m.until 5 p.m.Health & Public Affairs: 112

The Cypress Dome Magazine is launching its 30th edition. The magazine features poems, short stories, essays and art from UCF students. At the event, attendees will hear a few contributors read, receive a free copy of the magazine, and enjoy a reading and book signing by UCF alumna Jenny Torres Sanchez, the award-winning author of four YA novels. More information ...

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·                                 Business Plan Writing Made Easier (Recurring Event)

April 18, 2019 at 6 p.m.until 7:30 p.m.Lake Sumter State College - Clermont: Bldg 2, Room 101

Your business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth, but never more than when you start. We’ll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included, and how to use it as a tool to keep your company on track for long term growth. 1/24/2019 - https://fsbdc.net/EventsUR/5753900024/18/2019 - https://fsbdc.net/EventsUR/5753900148/29/2019 - https://fsbdc.net/EventsUR/575390019

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·                                 MAE Spring Seminar Series

April 19, 2019 at 12:15 p.m.until 1:15 p.m.ENG II: Room 103

Join the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering for its final seminar of the semester. Associate Professor Subith Vasu will present "Developing Efficient Power Generation and Advanced Propulsion Technologies Using State-of-the-Art Experimental Techniques." This event is free and open to all UCF faculty and graduate students.

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·                                 Muhammad: Forty Introductions Book Discussion

April 19, 2019 at 3 p.m.until 4:30 p.m.Psychology Building: 226

Please join us for a discussion with Dr. Michael Muhammad Knight about his new book, Muhammad: Forty Introductions, Dr. Cyrus Ali Zargar responding.About the book:He ranks among the most venerated historical figures in the world, as well as among the most contested. Muhammad: Forty Introductions offers a distinct and nuanced take on the life and teachings of the prophet Muhammad ...

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·                                 In Search of Roman Lisbon: What Lies Beneath our Feet?

April 19, 2019 at 7 p.m.until 8 p.m.Psychology Building: 108

AIA Public Lecture with: Filomena Limao, Ph.D. Friday, 4/197:00 - 8:00 p.m.Psychology Building, Room 108 Twice every year, the Museum of Lisbon opens the underground of the city to the public. In Conceição Street, downtown Lisbon, a rectangle in the pavement often ignored, signposts the entrance to the Roman Galleries of Lisbon, an underground structure of tunnels. The visit requires ...

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·                                 If the Dinosaurs had Radar: Asteroids, Arecibo and Earth's Impact Risk

April 24, 2019 at 6 p.m.until 7:30 p.m.Tuscawilla Country Club

College of Sciences Distinguished Speaker Series Yan Fernandez, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Observatory DirectorDepartment of Physics Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.Tuscawilla Country Club1500 Winter Springs Blvd.,Winter Springs, FL 32708 If the Dinosaurs had Radar: Asteroids, Arecibo and Earth's Impact Risk Abstract: Asteroids have been colliding with Earth for billions of years. Until recently, denizens of Earth had no way to ...

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·                                 Winning the Contract: Marketing & Selling to the Government (Recurring Event)

April 25, 2019 at 9 a.m.until 11 a.m.Florida SBDC at UCF

Success in government contracting is still rooted in marketing best practices such as research, target markets, target accounts, differentiation, value proposition, and effective pricing strategies. This session will present best practices in marketing and pricing your business including a marketing framework for you to use in your business and a review of the basic pricing considerations. Jenny is also a ...

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·                                 Sea-Level Rise Planning in Central Florida Talk & Discussion

April 30, 2019 at 11 a.m.until 12:30 p.m.John C. Hitt Library: 223

Come join Stetson University Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Studies and Faculty Director for the Institute of Water and Environmental Resilience, Dr. Jason Evans, on an engaging and thought provoking lecture and discussion regarding Central Florida's plan for sea-level rise. Trained as a landscape and systems ecologist, most of Dr. Evan's recent research has focused on climate change adaptation ...

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·                                 Sales for the Non Salesperson (Session 2 of 2) (Recurring Event)

May 1, 2019 at 8:30 a.m.until 10 a.m.Lake Sumter State College - Clermont: Bldg 2, Room 101

Most company founders will be their company’s only salesperson for the first few years in business. Sales skills are vital to the company’s success, but most founders admit they could be better. Our expert will give you proven tips and action steps to help you set more meetings, close more deals, and drive higher revenue in 2019. This session will ...

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·                                 'All Small' Mentor-Protege Program (Recurring Event)

May 8, 2019 at 1 p.m.until 4 p.m.Florida SBDC at UCF

Presented by Ed Ramos, Senior Area Manager, SBA On October 1, 2016, the Small Business Administration (SBA) started the recently expanded Mentor Protégé Program, which was previously only open to 8(a) socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses! Now ALL OTHER SMALL BUSINESSES can participate in the SBA’s Mentor Protégé Program and take full advantage of Joint Venturing and other Business ...

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·                                 Success is No Accident: Strategic Planning for Small Business (Recurring Event)

May 9, 2019 at 9 a.m.until noonFlorida SBDC at UCF

Presented by Hal Thayer, FSBDC at UCF Consultant Make your future happen; don’t let it happen to you. With a strategic plan, you will be able to establishyour company’s direction, make better business decisions and have a source of increased market shareand profitability. Strategic planning is a series of building blocks including: Financial Plan, Marketing Plan, Business Plan, leading to ...

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·                                 Financial Management: The Power Behind the Numbers (Recurring Event)

May 9, 2019 at 6 p.m.until 7:30 p.m.Lake Sumter State College - Clermont: Bldg 2, Room 101

It’s difficult to make smart decisions about your business without intelligent, timely feedback on how you’re performing and what is happening internally. Our expert will demonstrate the value of setting up accounting systems that fit, give you exactly the information needed, and help you utilize this feedback to be the intelligent leader your company needs. 3/14/2019 - https://fsbdc.net/EventsUR/5753900085/9/2019 - https://fsbdc.net/EventsUR/5753900159/26/2019 ...

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·                                 How to Start Your Business (Recurring Event)

May 14, 2019 at 9 a.m.until noonFlorida SBDC at UCF

Presented by Chuck Wheeler, FSBDC at UCF Consultant A three-hour seminar designed to help entrepreneurs understand what it takes to start a business. Topics included business plans, legal forms of business, and licensing requirements. Registering for How to Start Your Business also includes our Business Fundamentals Webinars: Financing Alternatives, Marketing for Business Success and Business Plan Writing Made Easy at ...

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·                                 Cash Flow Management: Tapping into a Hidden Resource (Recurring Event)

May 16, 2019 at 9 a.m.until noonFlorida SBDC at UCF

Presented by Pauline Davis, FSBDC at UCF Consultant “Cash is King”. Every business has a hidden store of cash and hidden cash leaks. Utilizing the cash flow management strategies of large corporations, learn how to find, preserve, and use cash to manage and grow your business and increase profits. By applying these tactics you can vastly reduce the need for ...

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·                                 Marketing Basics: Find and Connect With Customers (Recurring Event)

May 16, 2019 at 6 p.m.until 7:30 p.m.Lake Sumter State College - Clermont: Bldg 2, Room 101

Do you really know who your customers are? What is important to them? Learn how to find customers, communicate the value of your business, and cultivate long term relationships with people in your target market. 2/14/2019 - https://fsbdc.net/EventsUR/5753900055/16/2019 - https://fsbdc.net/EventsUR/5753900169/19/2019 - https://fsbdc.net/EventsUR/575390022

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·                                 Digital Marketing: Getting the Most Out of Your Email, Social Media and Content Marketing Strategies (Recurring Event)

May 23, 2019 at 9 a.m.until noonFlorida SBDC at UCF

Presented by FSBDC at UCF Consultants, Jairo Batista & Chuck Wheeler Digital Marketing is a broad, constantly changing business discipline. In this seminar, you will learn how to develop an up-to-date digital marketing strategy that helps drive traffic to your most important digital asset – your website. In this session we will discuss features every successful website should have, the ...

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·                                 UCF Faculty Technology Showcase (Recurring Event)

May 23, 2019 at 3 p.m.until 4:30 p.m.Classroom Building I: Room 202 (Faculty Multimedia Center)

About This Event Gearing up to teach your fall courses? Not sure what digital tools and resources are available for faculty at UCF? Come and join us at the Digital Learning Faculty Technology Showcase! Teams from the Faculty Multimedia Center (FMC) and the Center for Distributed Learning will be showcasing tools and tips such as the Lightboard, Mimio, Camtasia, Materia, ...

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·                                 What Is the Business Worth? Getting the Highest Return on Your Investment (Recurring Event)

May 30, 2019 at 9 a.m.until noonFlorida SBDC at UCF

Presented by Pauline Davis, FSBDC at UCF Consultant Interested in buying a business? Or do you want to sell your business? Either way, you want to make sure you are getting the most out of your investment. How do you answer the key questions: What is it worth? How much should I ask? This comprehensive seminar will help you obtain ...