Thursday, November 20, 2025

  • National Hunger and Homelessness Week

    Ferrell Commons

    UCF recognizes National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week from Nov. 17–21, 2025. Throughout the week, UCF departments and campus partners will host a series of events aimed at educating and increasing awareness about food and housing insecurities and homelessness among college students, staff and faculty. Activities will include opportunities to learn about available campus and community resources, engage in service …

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  • CREOL Senior Design 2 Showcase

    UCF Main Campus: CROL

    It's time to showcase all your hard work! The Senior Design 2 Showcase is happening in the CREOL Lobby from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20. Visitors are welcome, and the event is open to the public.

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  • Amy Zeh High-Impact Practices Course Designation Student Showcase

    Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218) and Virtual

    The UCF Amy Zeh High-Impact Practices Course Designation Student Showcase is an opportunity for students to share individual or team HIP-designated course projects from service-learning, research-intensive, integrative-learning experience or global learning courses with the UCF community. Students can participate virtually, in person or in both formats. Spotlight your work from Summer and Fall 2025 HIP-designated courses at the Amy Zeh High-Impact …

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  • Career and Wellness Series: Navigating Difficult Career Conversations Hybrid Workshop

    Dixon Career Center: DCC 121 and Virtual

    This hybrid interactive workshop will focus on how career conversations can be powerful tools for growth when approached with clarity and confidence. It will equip students with practical strategies for initiating, navigating, and sustaining meaningful career conversations with family and friends. The workshop is part of the Fall 2025 Career and Wellness Series. Register on Handshake to get the Zoom …

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  • Adult First Aid/CPR/AED - Blended Learning (Recurring Event)

    RWC Wet Classroom

    The RWC offers American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED, First Aid Blended Learning classes. The Blended Learning class includes an online portion (most participants can complete this in approximately 2 hours) and an instructor-led class skills session (approximately two hours long). The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class skills session. Each participant who successfully completes the course …

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  • Reaching for the Stars as a Global Citizen: An Intellectual Journey of Asia and the World 2025 Lecture Series

    Classroom 1: 220 and Virtual

    2025 Lecture Series Sponsored by the Eurasia Foundation (from Asia) With 60% of the world’s population, Asia is not only home to the world’s oldest civilizations, but it also represents cultural and economic vitality. Asia has a major role in manufacturing, technology and investment markets. Non-governmental organizations specializing in economic development, healthcare and environmental protection are also active throughout Asia. …

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  • Pre-Health Thursday: Behind the Scenes in Healthcare: Finding Your Fit

    Virtual

    Not sure where you fit in healthcare?  Whether you're into leadership, tech, or improving patient care behind the scenes, this session is your starting point. Explore how UCF’s School of Global Health Management and Informatics can launch you into high-impact roles in healthcare administration and informatics. Learn how to lead teams, manage systems and drive change with data and strategy.   …

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  • Giving and Getting Emotional Support

    Virtual

    This workshop explores what emotional support means, how to recognize when it's lacking and its impact on relationships, as well as steps to increase the emotional support you give and receive. This workshop is part of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop series! Learn about CAPS and other workshops.

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  • Aligning Your A.A. Degree to a UCF Major: Navigating UCF Success Pathways for Transfer Success

    Virtual

    Planning to transfer to the University of Central Florida? Maximize your time at your state college by aligning your associate in arts (A.A.) degree with your intended UCF major from day one. In this interactive information session, you’ll discover how to use UCF Success Pathways—a powerful planning tool that maps your courses to your chosen major at UCF, helps you …

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  • Performance Management: Goal Setting

    Virtual

    Performance Management Goal Setting equips supervisors, leaders, and employees to collaboratively set and adapt goals that align with university and departmental priorities. Covering both the SMART framework and OKR methodology, this course fosters accountability and engagement by helping participants create clear, actionable and strategic goals that remain flexible to changing needs

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  • Justice in Focus: Unlocking Careers In Criminal Justice

    John C Hitt Library

    This event is designed for students interested in understanding the diverse career opportunities within the criminal justice system. Event Overview: Our panelists, each a leader in their respective area of criminal justice, will explore critical topics such as the evolving landscape of justice, current challenges in the field, and practical steps to launch or advance a career in areas like …

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  • Collective Bargaining Session - AFSCME

    University Tower: 203

    A collective bargaining session between the Board of Trustees and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees is currently scheduled on Nov. 20, 2025, from 3:30-5 p.m. in the HR Conference Room 203 at University Tower, 12201 Research Parkway, Orlando, FL 32826.

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  • Dining on a Dime (Recurring Event)

    CSEL: 121

    A good budget should plan for both your wants and your needs, and food can be classified under both. Join Centsible Knights as we cover everything you need to know to get the most out of your food budget, from planning homemade meals to budgeting for meals out, as well as resources to supplement your funds.

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  • Crossroads: The Intersection of Business and Philanthropy

    Downtown Campus: DPAC 106A

    Join us for the fifth annual Crossroads Speaker Series featuring Jennifer Flynn Dear, managing director of corporate affairs at KPMG LLP. She will engage in a lively dialogue with moderator Sherry Magee, senior director at KPMG LLP, focusing on the intersection of business and philanthropy. This annual event spotlights the impact that corporate leadership can have on those who live …

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  • Symphony Orchestra Open Dress Rehearsal

    St. Luke's Lutheran Church

    An open dress rehearsal for Symphony Orchestra Concert   Free admission

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  • Movie Night in the Library

    John C. Hitt Library: Room 402

    Join us in the John C. Hitt Library for Neo-Noir November featuring Nightcrawler! This film contains strong language, intense themes, and depictions of violence and media exploitation that may be disturbing to some viewers. This film is rated R.

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  • Interactive Word Walls: Visual Scaffolds that Transform Science Vocabulary Instruction (K-12)

    Virtual

    Julie Jackson, Ph.D., associate professor of science education at Texas State University will present the benefits of using interactive word walls to scaffold students’ science vocabulary and deeper understanding of scientific concepts. Jackson will show how to create and use interactive word walls in K-12 Science classrooms to: Highlight connections between concepts and artifacts (realia) from inquiry-based science activities while …

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  • UCF Men's Soccer vs. FAU (NCAA Tournament)

    UCF Soccer and Track Complex

    Fresh off its eighth conference championship in school history, the UCF men’s soccer team is headed to the 2025 NCAA Tournament as one of the hottest teams in the nation, boasting an 8-1-2 record in its last 11 matches. UCF will host Florida Atlantic in first round competition Thursday at 7 p.m. at the UCF Soccer Complex with the winner …

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  • Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike | Theatre UCF (Recurring Event)

    Theatre UCF: Black Box: TH 6

    Laugh along with this dysfunctional family as they navigate sibling rivalry, personal reinvention and unexpected change. This bittersweet comedy is inspired by Anton Chekhov’s classic plays. A play by Christopher Durang Directed by John Gardiner, UCF assistant professor, acting Performance Schedule Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:30  p.m. Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:30  p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:30  p.m. Sunday, November 16, 2025, 2:00 …

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  • Moonlight Paddle at Lake Claire (Recurring Event)

    Lake Claire Recreational Area

    Join Outdoor Adventure for the Moonlight Paddle Series on Lake Claire. During this event, you will get the chance to paddle on the lake once the sun goes down with our knowledgeable paddle guides. They will teach you basic paddle strokes, leave no trace principles, and exciting information about the flora and fauna that call Lake Claire home. You might …

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  • Jazz Ensemble II Concert

    Rehearsal Hall

    UCF's Jazz Ensemble II brings back big band for audiences of all ages to enjoy. The group performs a varied repertoire of standard literature, as well as new pieces composed and arranged for big band.  Free admission

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