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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4004274/ucf-mens-basketball-vs-kansas/
DTSTAMP:20260103T140000
DTSTART:20260103T140000
DTEND:20260103T170000
LOCATION:Addition Financial Arena
SUMMARY:UCF Men's Basketball vs. Kansas
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4004274/ucf-mens-basketball-vs-kansas/
DESCRIPTION:The UCF men's basketball team opens Big 12 Conference play against nationally ranked Kansas at the Addition Financial Arena at 2 p.m. on Jan. 3. The matchup will air on Peacock.\n\nFor more information, including tickets, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/mens-basketball](https://ucfknights.com/sports/mens-basketball).
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4004902/ucf-womens-basketball-vs-kansas/
DTSTAMP:20260104T140000
DTSTART:20260104T140000
DTEND:20260104T160000
LOCATION:Addition Financial Arena
SUMMARY:UCF Women's Basketball vs. Kansas
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4004902/ucf-womens-basketball-vs-kansas/
DESCRIPTION:The UCF women's basketball team hosts Kansas in Big 12 Conference Play at the Addition Financial Arena at 2 p.m. on Jan. 4. The matchup will air on ESPN+.\n\nFor more information, including tickets, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/womens-basketball](https://ucfknights.com/sports/womens-basketball).
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3995859/smart-recovery-virtual/
DTSTAMP:20260105T190000
DTSTART:20260105T190000
DTEND:20260105T200000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:SMART Recovery (Virtual)
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3995859/smart-recovery-virtual/
DESCRIPTION:THIS GROUP IS MEETING VIRTUALLY DURING THE WINTER BREAK.\n\nMeeting is OPEN to all UCF students, faculty, staff, and community members.\n\nSelf Management And Recovery Training (SMART Recovery) is an evidenced-informed recovery method grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), that supports people with substance dependencies or problem behaviors to:\n\n 1. Build and maintain motivation\n 2. Cope with urges and cravings\n 3. Manage thoughts, feelings and behaviors\n 4. Live a balanced life\n\n\n\nSMART Recovery focuses on the addictive behaviors, not the substance - meaning they are suitable for any problematic or addictive behavior - including but not limited to alcohol, drugs, gambling, tobacco, as well as eating disorders.\n\nFor more information about this meeting format visit . For more UCF Recovery resources, visit [our website](https://studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/).\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/8701/\nRegistration Link: https://meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/8701/\nRegistration Info: Meetings can typically be joined a few minutes before they're scheduled to begin.
Passcode: 02135884
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4097793/alcoholics-anonymous/
DTSTAMP:20260106T190000
DTSTART:20260106T190000
DTEND:20260106T200000
LOCATION:Student Union 313: Admin: 313
SUMMARY:Alcoholics Anonymous
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4097793/alcoholics-anonymous/
DESCRIPTION:This group meets every Tuesday excluding campus closures/holidays.\n\nALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.\n\nFor more information about this meeting visit [studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/](https://studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/) or call the AA 24-Hr Helpline at [(407) 260-5408](tel:4072605408)
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3996073/government-contracting-overview/
DTSTAMP:20260107T090000
DTSTART:20260107T090000
DTEND:20260107T120000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Government Contracting: Overview
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3996073/government-contracting-overview/
DESCRIPTION:This is not an introduction to government contracting for the faint of heart. This is a two-and-a-half- to three-hour training session designed to help two groups of businesses: those just exploring or brand new to government contracting, and those further along the path, looking to backfill some gaps. You can join late or leave early and still learn something about government contracting, but those who stick around for the whole program will receive a practical, frank overview of the government contracting process.\n\nThis webinar covers the following areas:\n\n * Introduction to the Government Contracting Process\n * Components of a "GIB Ready" Business\n * Suggestions for an Initial Marketing Tool Kit\n * Reactive Business Development Strategies\n * Proactive Business Development Strategies\n * Introduction to the SBA's Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) database\n * Potential Next Steps\n\n\n\nIn addition to the instruction, attendees will receive handouts with practical tools to help develop their government contracting programs. The handouts will also include the slide deck of the presentation, which will include a number of live links to research resources, registration sites and certification programs.\n\nThis class will be delivered by one of the Florida APEX Accelerator Consultants at UCF. The Florida APEX Accelerator provides no-cost government contracting consulting to small businesses.\n\nThis event is sponsored by the Florida SBDC at UCF.\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/government-contracting-overview-5a1eVOByfMv/overview\nRegistration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/government-contracting-overview-5a1eVOByfMv/overview
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4003868/mpi-programming-workshop-part-1-of-2/
DTSTAMP:20260107T110000
DTSTART:20260107T110000
DTEND:20260107T170000
LOCATION:Partnership 2: Room 141
SUMMARY:MPI Programming workshop Part 1 of 2
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4003868/mpi-programming-workshop-part-1-of-2/
DESCRIPTION:The Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center is pleased to present the "MPI Programming" workshop. \n\nThis workshop is intended to give C and Fortran programmers a hands-on introduction to MPI programming. Both days are condensed to accommodate multiple time zones but packed with useful information and lab exercises. Attendees will leave with a working knowledge of how to write scalable codes using MPI - the standard programming tool of scalable parallel computing. \n\nThis will be an IN-PERSON event hosted by various satellite sites, there WILL NOT be a direct to desktop option for this event. Attendees should get their own laptop to follow the workshop and hands-on session.\n\nRegistration closes on Monday, Jan. 5 at 11 a.m. Eastern time.\n\nHow to Register \nInterested applicants must have an ACCESS ID. If you do not have an ACCESS ID, please visit https://operations.access-ci.org/identity/new-user. \nFor anyone registering for this event or for any ACCESS accounts going forward, please take a moment to check your profile - https://allocations.access-ci.org/profile\n\nPlease ensure that your email address is that of your academic institution and that your Academic Status, Citizenship and Country of Residence are all filled in.\n\nFor further instructions to create ACCESS ID: https://rci.research.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2025/11/ACCESS-Account-Creation.pdf \n\nMap to venue: https://www.ucf.edu/location/partnership-2/\n\n \n=========================================== \n\nWi-Fi: \nUCF affiliated attendees can use "UCF_WPA2" using their NID. \nVisitors can use "UCF_Guest" network (https://guest-wireless.it.ucf.edu/) \n \n\nTentative Agenda for January 7, 2026 \n11:00 AM Welcome \n11:15 AM Computing Environment \n12:00 PM Intro to Parallel Computing \n1:00 PM Lunch Break (Lunch is not provided) \n2:00 PM Introduction to MPI \n3:30 PM Introductory Exercises \n4:10 PM Intro Exercises Review \n4:15 PM Scalable Programming: Laplace Code \n5:00 PM Adjourn/Laplace Exercises\nRegistration Link: https://support.access-ci.org/events/8729
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3831097/ucf-counselor-education-program-information-session/
DTSTAMP:20260107T160000
DTSTART:20260107T160000
DTEND:20260107T180000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:UCF Counselor Education Program Information Session
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3831097/ucf-counselor-education-program-information-session/
DESCRIPTION:Ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others? Our nationally ranked and accredited [Counselor Education](https://ccie.ucf.edu/cesp/counselored/) master's and doctoral programs prepare the next generation of professional counselors and counselor educators to make significant impacts on the lives of their clients, students and communities. Ranking among the top 15 counselor education graduate programs in the nation since 2009, our program offers a proven history of success to help you make a substantial difference. Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about our program offerings and how you can get involved.\n\nDuring this two-hour interactive Zoom meeting, you will:\n\n * Get an extensive overview of our program options, including our master's in clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, and marriage, couples, and family therapy, as well as our doctoral degree in counselor education.\n * Learn about application requirements and deadlines.\n * Meet Dr. Bryce Hagedorn, the academic program coordinator.\n * Ask questions during a Q&A session.\n\n\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=a7ca6bd7-39e3-41e8-bae3-846dce3dcee4\nRegistration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=a7ca6bd7-39e3-41e8-bae3-846dce3dcee4
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4062026/narcotics-anonymous/
DTSTAMP:20260107T190000
DTSTART:20260107T190000
DTEND:20260107T200000
LOCATION:Ferrell Commons 171: Pride Commons
SUMMARY:Narcotics Anonymous
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4062026/narcotics-anonymous/
DESCRIPTION:This group meets every Wednesday. May meet outdoors during building closures for holidays. \n\nNA is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. We meet regularly to help each other live drug-free. There are no dues or fees, the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Our fellowship focuses primarily on recovery from the disease of addiction. Anyone may join us regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion, or lack of religion.\n\nFor more information about this meeting visit [studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/](https://studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/) or call the NA Helpline at 407-425-5157.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3990323/how-to-start-your-business/
DTSTAMP:20260108T090000
DTSTART:20260108T090000
DTEND:20260108T120000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:How to Start Your Business
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3990323/how-to-start-your-business/
DESCRIPTION:If you're thinking of starting a business, it's important to take the right steps. This virtual webinar will provide an overview of what to know, important actions to take and best practices to avoid common missteps -- giving your company its greatest chance of success. \n\nLearn about the journey from pre-venture to startup to opening your business, as this training covers:\n\n * Business legal entity selection\n * Registration and licensing\n * Market research and planning\n * Financial planning and sources of capital\n * And more\n\n\n\nRegister today!\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/how-to-start-your-business-5a1eVOBlDJd/overview\nRegistration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/how-to-start-your-business-5a1eVO9qYEv
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4003872/mpi-programming-workshop-part-2-of-2/
DTSTAMP:20260108T110000
DTSTART:20260108T110000
DTEND:20260108T163000
LOCATION:Partnership 2: Room 141
SUMMARY:MPI Programming Workshop Part 2 of 2
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4003872/mpi-programming-workshop-part-2-of-2/
DESCRIPTION:The Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center is pleased to present the "MPI Programming" workshop. \n\nThis workshop is intended to give C and Fortran programmers a hands-on introduction to MPI programming. Both days are condensed to accommodate multiple time zones but packed with useful information and lab exercises. Attendees will leave with a working knowledge of how to write scalable codes using MPI - the standard programming tool of scalable parallel computing. \n\nThis will be an IN-PERSON event hosted by various satellite sites, there WILL NOT be a direct to desktop option for this event. Attendees should get their own laptop to follow the workshop and hands-on session.\n\nRegistration closes on Monday, Jan. 5 at 11 a.m. Eastern time.\n\nHow to Register \nInterested applicants must have an ACCESS ID. If you do not have an ACCESS ID, please visit https://operations.access-ci.org/identity/new-user. \nFor anyone registering for this event or for any ACCESS accounts going forward, please take a moment to check your profile - https://allocations.access-ci.org/profile\n\nPlease ensure that your email address is that of your academic institution and that your Academic Status, Citizenship and Country of Residence are all filled in.\n\nFor further instructions to create ACCESS ID: https://rci.research.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2025/11/ACCESS-Account-Creation.pdf \n\nMap to venue: https://www.ucf.edu/location/partnership-2/\n\n \n=========================================== \n\nWi-Fi: \nUCF affiliated attendees can use "UCF_WPA2" using their NID. \nVisitors can use "UCF_Guest" network (https://guest-wireless.it.ucf.edu/) \n \n\nTentative Agenda for January 8, 2026\n\n11:00 AM Advanced MPI \n1:00 PM Lunch Break (Lunch is not provided) \n2:00 PM Laplace Review \n2:30 PM Outro to Parallel Computing \n3:15 PM Parallel Debugging and Profiling Tools \n3:30 PM Exercises \n4:30 PM Adjourn\nRegistration Link: https://support.access-ci.org/events/8729
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3968517/phd-in-nursing-information-session/
DTSTAMP:20260108T120000
DTSTART:20260108T120000
DTEND:20260108T130000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:PhD in Nursing Information Session
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3968517/phd-in-nursing-information-session/
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Dr. Annette Bourgault, associate professor, editor-in-chief of Critical Care Nurse, and PhD program director, this information session looks at the role of a nurse scientist.\n\nDiscover how a doctoral degree in nursing can elevate your career, enhance your research impact and position you as a leader in healthcare. We will discuss the program's structure, expectations, and the pivotal role a PhD-prepared scholar plays in advancing patient care, clinical practices, and healthcare policy.\n\nPlease note: This is not an educational or training session. The primary focus is to help prospective students determine whether a doctoral degree in nursing is the right academic path for them. The session will present information specific to the University of Central Florida College of Nursing doctoral program, including details about the application process and program requirements.\n\nVirtual Location URL: ucf.zoom.us/j/99174134480?pwd=evAzoaF24liaVzm6ajFHdOnraaYB6o.1&from=addon\nRegistration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=33107b60-d437-4693-b57d-1475972fb0f0
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4010411/ucf-mens-tennis-vs-fgcu/
DTSTAMP:20260111T120000
DTSTART:20260111T120000
DTEND:20260111T140000
LOCATION:USTA National Campus: Collegiate Center
SUMMARY:UCF Men's Tennis vs. FGCU
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4010411/ucf-mens-tennis-vs-fgcu/
DESCRIPTION:Coming off its most successful season in school history, the UCF men's tennis team opens the 2026 season against Florida Gulf Coast at 12 p.m. on Jan. 11 at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona.\n\nFor more information, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/mens-tennis](https://ucfknights.com/sports/mens-tennis).
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4004342/ucf-mens-basketball-vs-cincinnati/
DTSTAMP:20260111T170000
DTSTART:20260111T170000
DTEND:20260111T193000
LOCATION:Addition Financial Arena
SUMMARY:UCF Men's Basketball vs. Cincinnati
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4004342/ucf-mens-basketball-vs-cincinnati/
DESCRIPTION:The nationally ranked UCF men's basketball team hosts Cincinnati in Big 12 Conference play at the Addition Financial Arena at 5 p.m. on Jan. 11. The matchup will air on ESPN2.\n\nThe Knights are currently ranked at No. 25 in the Associated Press poll for the first time since 2019. The Big 12 has the most Top 25 teams (seven) of any conference.\n\nFor more information, including tickets, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/mens-basketball](https://ucfknights.com/sports/mens-basketball).
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4010481/ucf-mens-tennis-vs-louisiana/
DTSTAMP:20260111T170000
DTSTART:20260111T170000
DTEND:20260111T190000
LOCATION:USTA National Campus: Collegiate Center
SUMMARY:UCF Men's Tennis vs. Louisiana
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4010481/ucf-mens-tennis-vs-louisiana/
DESCRIPTION:The UCF men's tennis team hosts Louisiana at 5 p.m. on Jan. 11 at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona.\n\nFor more information, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/mens-tennis](https://ucfknights.com/sports/mens-tennis).
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4024547/big-red-bus-donate-blood-today/
DTSTAMP:20260112T110000
DTSTART:20260112T110000
DTEND:20260112T170000
LOCATION:UCF Memory Mall
SUMMARY:Big Red Bus - Donate Blood Today!
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4024547/big-red-bus-donate-blood-today/
DESCRIPTION:Help us maintain a safe and ready blood supply for cancer patients, trauma patients, or when unexpected tragedies occur. The OneBlood bus will park on Memory Mall near the Veterans Memorial.\n\nWalk-ups are welcomed, and appointments are appreciated!\nRegistration Link: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1722175\nRegistration Info: Save time - Schedule your appointment now!
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3996392/bachelors-in-nursing-online-information-session-bsn-degree/
DTSTAMP:20260112T130000
DTSTART:20260112T130000
DTEND:20260112T141500
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Bachelor's in Nursing Online Information Session, BSN Degree
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3996392/bachelors-in-nursing-online-information-session-bsn-degree/
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Doctor Phillips Nursing Pavilion in Lake Nona for an information session on the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree at UCF and learn about the unique admission requirements for each BSN program track. In this interactive information session, ask questions and find out what you need to know to successfully prepare your BSN program application.\n\nFollowing the presentation, we will give a brief tour of the Doctor Phillips Nursing Pavilion so you can view the state-of-the-art labs and simulation spaces that foster innovation and enhance nursing education for Knight Nurses.\n\nUCF's BSN Information Sessions are designed to help prospective BSN students understand the process and steps for applying to UCF's limited-access, upper-division BSN programs, which include the traditional, second degree and concurrent options. The online RN to BSN option will also be discussed. Attendees will learn about unique application requirements to practice and learn in clinical sites, prerequisite courses and grade requirements and other helpful information. This information session is open to anyone interested in applying to UCF College of Nursing's BSN program.\n\nAttendance is not required of applicants, but it is encouraged. Attendees should plan to arrive early and stay for the entire presentation, which will last about one hour, followed by a question-and-answer session. There will be limited availability for one-on-one advising after the session.\n\nBSN program options:\n\n * Traditional BSN is offered at three UCF campuses: Cocoa, Daytona Beach and Orlando.\n * Second Degree BSN is only offered at UCF Orlando and is designed for students who have a bachelor's degree or higher in a non-nursing discipline.\n * Concurrent ASN to BSN is offered at UCF Altamonte Springs (SSC) and UCF Valencia West, with on-campus classes, and then transitions online for the last one to two semesters after passing the NCLEX-RN.\n * Florida College System Concurrent ASN to BSN is offered online to students who have completed their first semester of an ASN program at any Florida College System program.\n * RN to BSN is offered online for licensed RNs who aim to advance their education with a BSN degree.\n\n\n\nThank you, and we look forward to chatting with you.\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://calendly.com/ucf-college-of-nursing/bsn-info-session\nRegistration Link: https://calendly.com/ucf-college-of-nursing/bsn-info-session\nRegistration Info: Please register through Calendly. Once you register, you will receive an email with the meeting instructions.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4003958/colloquium-by-professor-junping-shi-college-of-william-mary/
DTSTAMP:20260112T153000
DTSTART:20260112T153000
DTEND:20260112T163000
LOCATION:MSB 318: Mathematical Sciences Building, Room 318
SUMMARY:Colloquium by Professor Junping Shi, College of William & Mary
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4003958/colloquium-by-professor-junping-shi-college-of-william-mary/
DESCRIPTION:The College of Sciences [Colloquium](https://sciences.ucf.edu/math/colloquium/) series offers a diverse platform for research scholars, faculty, students, and industry experts to share and exchange ideas, fostering discussion and networking across mathematics, statistics, and data science.\n\nProfessor [Junping Shi](https://www.wm.edu/as/mathematics/faculty-directory/shi_j.php) from College of William & Mary will speak at this week's colloquium on "Reaction-diffusion models for animal movement with spatial memory and nonlocal advection."\n\nAbstract: Animal populations often self-organize into territorial structure from movements and interactions of individual animals. Spatial memory is one of the cognitive processes that may affect the movement and navigation of the animals. We will review several mathematical approaches of animal spatial movements: (i) reaction-diffusion-advection model with time-delayed memory-based movement; and (ii) reaction-diffusion-advection model with a non-local advection term driven by a cognitive map representing memory of past animal locations embedded in the environment. The well-posedness of models and bifurcation of spatiotemporal patterns will be discussed. \n\nSpeaker Bio: Junping Shi is a Professor of Mathematics at the College of William & Mary. He studied mathematics at Nankai University of China from 1990 to 1993 and received his Ph.D. in mathematics from Brigham Young University in 1998. His research areas include nonlinear elliptic and parabolic equations, bifurcation theory, and mathematical biology. His research has been supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) since 2003. Dr. Shi served as Chair of the Mathematics Department at William & Mary in 2018-2022 and also in 2025, and he was the director of William & Mary NSF EXTREEMS-QED program in 2013-2019. He has published more than 190 papers which have been cited more than 11000 times on Google Scholar.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015499/cheers-to-a-new-year/
DTSTAMP:20260112T160000
DTSTART:20260112T160000
DTEND:20260112T200000
LOCATION:Student Union: Cape Florida Ballroom
SUMMARY:Cheers to a New Year
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015499/cheers-to-a-new-year/
DESCRIPTION:CAB Presents: Cheers to a New Year \n \nCheers to new beginnings Join us for an evening of vision boards, champagne glass painting, cozy crafts and good vibes as we welcome the new year together. \n \nMonday, Jan. 12 at 4 p.m. \nCape Florida Ballroom
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4097822/smart-recovery/
DTSTAMP:20260112T190000
DTSTART:20260112T190000
DTEND:20260112T200000
LOCATION:Student Union 313: Admin: 313
SUMMARY:SMART Recovery
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4097822/smart-recovery/
DESCRIPTION:This group meets every Monday, excluding campus closures/holidays.\n\nMeeting is OPEN to all UCF students, faculty, staff, and community members.\n\nSelf Management And Recovery Training (SMART Recovery) is an evidenced-informed recovery method grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), that supports people with substance dependencies or problem behaviors to:\n\n 1. Build and maintain motivation\n 2. Cope with urges and cravings\n 3. Manage thoughts, feelings and behaviors\n 4. Live a balanced life\n\n\n\nSMART Recovery focuses on the addictive behaviors, not the substance - meaning they are suitable for any problematic or addictive behavior - including but not limited to alcohol, drugs, gambling, tobacco, as well as eating disorders.\n\nFor more information about this meeting format visit . For more UCF Recovery resources, visit [our website](https://studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/).
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4024717/big-red-bus-donate-blood-today/
DTSTAMP:20260113T110000
DTSTART:20260113T110000
DTEND:20260113T170000
LOCATION:UCF Memory Mall
SUMMARY:Big Red Bus - Donate Blood Today!
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4024717/big-red-bus-donate-blood-today/
DESCRIPTION:Help us maintain a safe and ready blood supply for cancer patients, trauma patients, or when unexpected tragedies occur. The OneBlood bus will park on Memory Mall near the Veterans Memorial.\n\nWalk-ups are welcomed, and appointments are appreciated!\nRegistration Link: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1722254\nRegistration Info: Save time - Schedule your appointment now!
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4001311/critiques-and-career-express-drop-in-in-person/
DTSTAMP:20260113T140000
DTSTART:20260113T140000
DTEND:20260113T160000
LOCATION:Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center DCC 115: DCC 115
SUMMARY:Critiques and Career Express Drop-In (In-Person)
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4001311/critiques-and-career-express-drop-in-in-person/
DESCRIPTION:You don't need to make an appointment; just come to the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center.\n\n * Tuesdays: 2-4 p.m.\n * Wednesdays: 12-2 p.m.\n\n\n\nCheck in on the first floor, and you'll be directed to meet with a Career Peer Advisor for assistance with your resume, cover letter or Handshake profile. Or let us know if you have any quick career questions!\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4097794/alcoholics-anonymous/
DTSTAMP:20260113T190000
DTSTART:20260113T190000
DTEND:20260113T200000
LOCATION:Student Union 313: Admin: 313
SUMMARY:Alcoholics Anonymous
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4097794/alcoholics-anonymous/
DESCRIPTION:This group meets every Tuesday excluding campus closures/holidays.\n\nALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.\n\nFor more information about this meeting visit [studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/](https://studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/) or call the AA 24-Hr Helpline at [(407) 260-5408](tel:4072605408)
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4024852/big-red-bus-donate-blood-today/
DTSTAMP:20260114T110000
DTSTART:20260114T110000
DTEND:20260114T170000
LOCATION:UCF Memory Mall
SUMMARY:Big Red Bus - Donate Blood Today!
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4024852/big-red-bus-donate-blood-today/
DESCRIPTION:Help us maintain a safe and ready blood supply for cancer patients, trauma patients, or when unexpected tragedies occur. The OneBlood bus will park on Memory Mall near the Veterans Memorial.\n\nWalk-ups are welcomed, and appointments are appreciated!\nRegistration Link: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1721948\nRegistration Info: Save time - Schedule your appointment now!
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4000442/paws-a-tively-energized/
DTSTAMP:20260114T110000
DTSTART:20260114T110000
DTEND:20260114T130000
LOCATION:Counseling and Psychological Services
SUMMARY:PAWS-a-tively Energized
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4000442/paws-a-tively-energized/
DESCRIPTION:Start off your Spring semester with CAPS and therapy dogs. Science tells us that spending time with pets reduces stress and helps us practice moments of mindfulness, a great way to start the semester! Stop by CAPS between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Jan. 14 to spend some time with our furry friends.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3992011/involvement-week-day-1/
DTSTAMP:20260114T120000
DTSTART:20260114T120000
DTEND:20260114T150000
LOCATION:Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom
SUMMARY:Involvement Week Day 1
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3992011/involvement-week-day-1/
DESCRIPTION:Involvement Week is a three-day Registered Student Organization (RSO) showcase hosted by Knights of the Round Table in the Student Union. Each day highlights different categories of RSOs, giving them the opportunity to showcase their unique qualities and to highlight their distinct traits and contributions to campus life. Day one will highlight all our amazing cultural, religious and Greek life RSOs on campus. We will have pizza, drinks, sweets and fun activities for all our attendees. \n\nThe days are divided as follows:\n\n * Day 1 (1/13/26): Cultural/Religious RSOs and Greek Life\n * Day 2 (1/15/26): Athletic and Social/Special-Interest RSOs\n * Day 3 (1/16/26): Academic and Service RSOs. UCF Agencies and Departments\n\n\n\nThis event is open to anyone passing by between the event hours, and you must be a UCF student with a valid UCF ID to attend. \n\nIf your organization wishes to participate in Involvement Week, please visit our Knight Connect page and RSVP using one of our forms. \n\nIf you wish to volunteer and receive a shirt, please visit our Knight Connect page and RSVP using one of our forms.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4001327/critiques-and-career-express-drop-in-in-person/
DTSTAMP:20260114T120000
DTSTART:20260114T120000
DTEND:20260114T140000
LOCATION:Dixon Career Center: DCC 121
SUMMARY:Critiques and Career Express Drop-In (In-Person)
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4001327/critiques-and-career-express-drop-in-in-person/
DESCRIPTION:You don't need to make an appointment; just come to the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center.\n\n * Tuesdays: 2-4 p.m.\n * Wednesdays: 12-2 p.m.\n\n\n\nCheck in on the first floor, and you'll be directed to meet with a Career Peer Advisor for assistance with your resume, cover letter or Handshake profile. Or let us know if you have any quick career questions!\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015885/reed-making-masterclass-featuring-oboist-jennet-ingle/
DTSTAMP:20260114T120000
DTSTART:20260114T120000
DTEND:20260114T133000
LOCATION:PAC Music: M120
SUMMARY:Reed-making Masterclass, featuring oboist Jennet Ingle
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015885/reed-making-masterclass-featuring-oboist-jennet-ingle/
DESCRIPTION:Jennet Ingle, Principal Oboe of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra will be giving a Reed-making Masterclass on January 14 at 12 pm in the Faculty Lounge of the UCF Music building; PAC-M.\n\nFree event. No registration required.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3996289/sba-workshop-federal-small-business-certifications-managed-by-sba/
DTSTAMP:20260114T130000
DTSTART:20260114T130000
DTEND:20260114T160000
LOCATION:National Entrepreneur Center: Venture Training Room
SUMMARY:SBA Workshop: Federal Small Business Certifications Managed by SBA
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3996289/sba-workshop-federal-small-business-certifications-managed-by-sba/
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this in-person event featuring a presentation on the various certifications affected by the Small Business Administration (SBA), the eligibility criteria and the application process. To aid your business in making effective connections with the government, your business should obtain the proper certifications, if available. SBA small business certifications document a special capability or status that will help your small business compete in the federal marketplace. Certifying your small business can help you successfully compete for government contracts. Attendees will be briefed by the UCF SBDC Apex Accelerator program regarding free technical assistance available to all small businesses in the government contracting area.\n\nThis event is sponsored by the Florida SBDC at UCF.\nRegistration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/sba-workshop-federal-small-business-certifications-managed-by-sba-5a1eVOCJKH3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3992247/transfer-quest-explore-your-academic-and-career-resources-tour/
DTSTAMP:20260114T140000
DTSTART:20260114T140000
DTEND:20260114T160000
LOCATION:Transfer Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall, 215
SUMMARY:Transfer Quest: Explore Your Academic and Career Resources Tour
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3992247/transfer-quest-explore-your-academic-and-career-resources-tour/
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to leverage campus career services and kick-start your professional development plan from day one. Explore popular campus resources, including Career Services and Experiential Learning, the UCF Library, the Student Union and more. This is your blueprint for aligning your academics and career! \nRegistration Link: https://knightconnect.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11840651
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015115/good-enough-practices-in-scientific-computing/
DTSTAMP:20260114T140000
DTSTART:20260114T140000
DTEND:20260114T160000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Good Enough Practices in Scientific Computing
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015115/good-enough-practices-in-scientific-computing/
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is targeted at a broad audience of researchers who want to learn how to be more efficient and effective in their data analysis and computing, whatever their career stage may be. \nThe lesson is inspired by and based on the paper, Good Enough Practices in Scientific Computing (Wilson et al., 2017): "a set of good computing practices that every researcher can adopt, regardless of their current level of computational skill". \n \nThese practices encompass data management, programming, collaborating with colleagues, organizing projects, tracking work and writing manuscripts. The goal is to share ideas and practices that can be used to have a smoother experience while performing computational research. These can be considered equivalent to the basic lab skills one is introduced to and trained on for a smooth and safe lab experience. \n \nPrerequisites: There are no specific prerequisites. Learners should be participating or intending to participate in scientific research that involves computing. \n \nThis event is not being recorded. Any materials provided by the presenter will be sent to all registrants by the end of the second business day after the conclusion of the event. Please email ResearchITEvents@ucf.edu to request access to the materials two business days after the completion of the event if you did not register.\n\nPresented by [Nandan Tandon, Ph.D.](https://rci.research.ucf.edu/person/nandan-tandon/)\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9MldGkh2CXzbHVA\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9MldGkh2CXzbHVA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3995953/digital-accessibility-101-self-evaluating-for-beginners/
DTSTAMP:20260114T150000
DTSTART:20260114T150000
DTEND:20260114T160000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Digital Accessibility 101: Self-Evaluating for Beginners
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3995953/digital-accessibility-101-self-evaluating-for-beginners/
DESCRIPTION:Digital Accessibility 101: Self-Evaluating for Beginners introduces the basics of accessible digital content. Learn key principles of inclusive design, WCAG fundamentals, and how to identify common accessibility issues in websites, documents and multimedia. You'll gain practical tools to begin evaluating your own content-- no prior experience needed, just a commitment to accessibility.\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/96176528457?pwd=KOCfI8lMgB4B8jsojSB3xgkFwbsND1.1\nRegistration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/learning/course/75118ff519711000b9e64e4543160000?type=9882927d138b100019b6a2df1a46018b\nRegistration Info: Faculty and Staff: Register via Workday Learning using registration link. Students: no registration required, use the virtual location link to attend.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015500/battle-of-the-bands-auditions/
DTSTAMP:20260114T170000
DTSTART:20260114T170000
DTEND:20260114T220000
LOCATION:Student Union: Cape Florida Ballroom
SUMMARY:Battle of the Bands Auditions
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015500/battle-of-the-bands-auditions/
DESCRIPTION:*PRIVATE/CLOSED EVENT* \n \nReady to rock the stage? \nJoin the Office of Student Involvement for Battle of the Bands Auditions on Wednesday, Jan. 14 in Cape Florida Ballroom at 5 p.m.! \n \nIf you cannot make this audition date or have any questions, email cabconcerts@ucf.edu. Please also use this email to indicate interest to audition. One member of the band must be a UCF student. \n \nNOTE: The official Battle of the Bands event will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 4. See you there! \n \n*Auditions are a closed event*
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4004972/ucf-womens-basketball-vs-cincinnati/
DTSTAMP:20260114T190000
DTSTART:20260114T190000
DTEND:20260114T213000
LOCATION:Addition Financial Arena
SUMMARY:UCF Women's Basketball vs. Cincinnati
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4004972/ucf-womens-basketball-vs-cincinnati/
DESCRIPTION:The UCF women's basketball team hosts Cincinnati in Big 12 Conference Play at the Addition Financial Arena at 7 p.m. on Jan. 14. \n\nFor more information, including tickets, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/womens-basketball](https://ucfknights.com/sports/womens-basketball).
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4062027/narcotics-anonymous/
DTSTAMP:20260114T190000
DTSTART:20260114T190000
DTEND:20260114T200000
LOCATION:Ferrell Commons 171: Pride Commons
SUMMARY:Narcotics Anonymous
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4062027/narcotics-anonymous/
DESCRIPTION:This group meets every Wednesday. May meet outdoors during building closures for holidays. \n\nNA is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. We meet regularly to help each other live drug-free. There are no dues or fees, the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Our fellowship focuses primarily on recovery from the disease of addiction. Anyone may join us regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion, or lack of religion.\n\nFor more information about this meeting visit [studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/](https://studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/) or call the NA Helpline at 407-425-5157.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3992242/transfer-quest-explore-campus-involvement-and-wellness-services-tour/
DTSTAMP:20260115T100000
DTSTART:20260115T100000
DTEND:20260115T120000
LOCATION:Transfer Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall, 215
SUMMARY:Transfer Quest: Explore Campus Involvement and Wellness Services Tour
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3992242/transfer-quest-explore-campus-involvement-and-wellness-services-tour/
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to get involved on campus, build meaningful connections and manage the unique challenges that come with transferring. We will visit offices available to support you along the way, including the Recreation and Wellness Center, Knight's Pantry and Student Care Services. \nRegistration Link: https://knightconnect.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11840747
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3990394/business-plan-writing-made-easier/
DTSTAMP:20260115T100000
DTSTART:20260115T100000
DTEND:20260115T110000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Business Plan Writing Made Easier
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3990394/business-plan-writing-made-easier/
DESCRIPTION:Your business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. 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.\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/business-plan-writing-made-easier-webinar-5a1eVOBlIUb/overview\nRegistration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/business-plan-writing-made-easier-webinar-5a1eVO9qPhu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4024923/big-red-bus-donate-blood-today/
DTSTAMP:20260115T110000
DTSTART:20260115T110000
DTEND:20260115T170000
LOCATION:UCF Memory Mall
SUMMARY:Big Red Bus - Donate Blood Today!
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4024923/big-red-bus-donate-blood-today/
DESCRIPTION:Help us maintain a safe and ready blood supply for cancer patients, trauma patients, or when unexpected tragedies occur. The OneBlood bus will park on Memory Mall near the Veterans Memorial.\n\nWalk-ups are welcomed, and appointments are appreciated!\nRegistration Link: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1721949\nRegistration Info: Save time - Schedule your appointment now!
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3992079/involvement-week-day-2/
DTSTAMP:20260115T120000
DTSTART:20260115T120000
DTEND:20260115T150000
LOCATION:UCF Student Union - South Patio
SUMMARY:Involvement Week Day 2
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3992079/involvement-week-day-2/
DESCRIPTION:Involvement Week is a three-day Registered Student Organization (RSO) showcase hosted by Knights of the Round Table in the Student Union. Each day highlights different categories of RSOs, giving them the opportunity to showcase their unique qualities and to highlight their distinct traits and contributions to campus life. Day two will spotlight our amazing athletic RSOs on the Student Union Patio and Social RSOs in the Pegasus Ballroom. We will have pizza, drinks, sweets and fun activities for all our attendees. \n\nThe days are divided as follows:\n\n * Day 1 (1/13/26): Cultural/Religious RSOs and Greek Life\n * Day 2 (1/15/26): Athletic and Social/Special-Interest RSOs\n * Day 3 (1/16/26): Academic and Service RSOs. UCF Agencies and Departments\n\n\n\nThis event is open to anyone passing by between the event hours, and you must be a UCF student with a valid UCF ID to attend. \n\nIf your organization wishes to participate in Involvement Week, please visit our Knight Connect page and RSVP using one of our forms. \n\nIf you wish to volunteer and receive a shirt, please visit our Knight Connect page and RSVP using one of our forms.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015182/crafting-your-law-school-personal-statement-one-on-one-advising/
DTSTAMP:20260115T130000
DTSTART:20260115T130000
DTEND:20260115T160000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Crafting Your Law School Personal Statement: One-on-One Advising
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015182/crafting-your-law-school-personal-statement-one-on-one-advising/
DESCRIPTION:Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) invites you to meet one-on-one with a FAMU College of Law admissions representative for a personalized advising session designed for students preparing to submit their law school applications. \n\n[?][?] This session is offered on a sign-up basis only. You MUST reserve your spot in advance by registering through the SignUpGenius link [here.](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4EA5A62CAAF85-61281759-crafting#/) \n\nIf you already have a draft of your personal statement, this is your opportunity to receive expert, final-stage feedback to ensure your narrative is compelling, polished, and ready for review. Please bring your completed draft along with any remaining questions, and leave with clear, actionable guidance to strengthen your application before you hit "submit." \n\n*This workshop is designed for students in the Mastering and Applying stages. \n\nVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1875584/share_preview\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1875584/share_preview\nRegistration Info: Please register via your Handshake account. Refer to the event description box to access the SignUp Genius link to reserve your spot.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4000127/spring-takeoff-graduate-research-open-house/
DTSTAMP:20260115T160000
DTSTART:20260115T160000
DTEND:20260115T173000
LOCATION:Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213
SUMMARY:Spring Takeoff: Graduate Research Open House
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4000127/spring-takeoff-graduate-research-open-house/
DESCRIPTION:Come by the Graduate Student Center (TCH 213) to explore the research resources available to you as a graduate student at UCF. From conference funding opportunities to ways to engage with existing and new research projects and more, this event has something for graduate students at every phase of the research process. This is your opportunity to grow your research network and connect with those who are here to support you. \n\nFree pizza will be provided to all students who attend and speak with some of our research support partners while supplies last. \n\nOffices and areas that will be in attendance: \n\n * [UCF Libraries](https://library.ucf.edu/)\n * [Thesis and Dissertation Services](https://graduate.ucf.edu/thesis-and-dissertation/)\n * [Student Government Conference Funding](https://studentgovernment.ucf.edu/funding/rso/)\n * [University Writing Center](https://cah.ucf.edu/uwc/)\n * [Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership](https://cel.ucf.edu/)\n * [Student Research Week](https://researchweek.ucf.edu/)\n * [Graduate Student Life](https://graduate.ucf.edu/graduatestudentlife/)\n * [Office of Postdoctoral Affairs](https://graduate.ucf.edu/postdoctoral-affairs/)\n * [Knight Research Scholars Program](https://knight.research.ucf.edu/)\n * [Graduate Presentation Fellowships](https://graduate.ucf.edu/presentation-fellowship/)\n * [UCF Office of Research](https://www.research.ucf.edu/)\n * [Tech Transfer ](https://tt.research.ucf.edu/)\n * [UCF Ventures](https://tt.research.ucf.edu/venturelaunch/)\n * [Office of Prestigious Awards](https://opa.ucf.edu/)\n\n\n\nPizza and refreshments will be provided through collaboration between Graduate Student Life and the Office of Student Involvement.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4024291/disney-at-dark/
DTSTAMP:20260115T170000
DTSTART:20260115T170000
DTEND:20260115T210000
LOCATION:UCF Memory Mall
SUMMARY:Disney at Dark
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4024291/disney-at-dark/
DESCRIPTION:CAB Presents: Disney at Dark \n \nWe're kicking off the semester with one of our most magical nights yet! Join us on Thursday, January 15 at 5 p.m. on Memory Mall for a full evening of island-inspired fun, Disney nostalgia, and activities you don't want to miss! \n \nMake your own lei necklace, flower crown, painted seashells, and jellyfish lamps \n \nJoin in on Disney karaoke \n \nWatch an incredible live hula performance from professionals \n \nEnd the night with a special screening of the original Lilo & Stitch! \n \nBring your friends, a blanket to get cozy during the movie, and enjoy a Disney classic that celebrates friendship, chaos, and true ohana! [?] \n \n: Thursday, January 15tat 5 p.m. \n: Memory Mall
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015846/opening-reception-deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans/
DTSTAMP:20260115T170000
DTSTART:20260115T170000
DTEND:20260115T190000
LOCATION:UCF Art Gallery
SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015846/opening-reception-deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans/
DESCRIPTION:Join the [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) for the opening reception of Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans on Jan. 15 from 5-7pm. \n\nExhibition Statement: \n\nSince 2018, Amanda Leigh Evans has been collecting raw materials (photos, rocks, soils, pressings, and archival images) from Superfund sites she visits throughout the United States. A Superfund site is designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a polluted location that requires long-term cleanup of hazardous material contamination, and their collection is made with the utmost caution. \n\nApproximately 78 million people (roughly 24% of the U.S. population) live within 3 miles of a Superfund site, yet many are unaware of the dangers these sites pose. Invisible threats to human and ecological health are often not visually apparent when walking or driving past these sites. To live in the 21st Century is to reckon with our proximity and complicity with the ongoing creation of these sites. \n\nEvan's exhibition features ceramic sculpture, collected raw materials, large-format collage images, and research materials from several Superfund sites she has visited over the years. The project began when the artist discovered that her maternal family, which has chronic and neurological health issues, was raised on the Bunker Hill Mine Superfund Site in Northern Idaho, one of the nation's largest and most complex Superfund sites in the United States. \n\nTo learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans/)\nRegistration Link: https://www.ticketsource.com/ucf-art-gallery/t-zzvpvzp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4012653/pine-mountain-backpacking/
DTSTAMP:20260116T060000
DTSTART:20260116T060000
DTEND:20260119T200000
LOCATION:Tumbling Rock Cave
SUMMARY:Pine Mountain Backpacking
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4012653/pine-mountain-backpacking/
DESCRIPTION:Trip Information\n\n * Trip Date: Friday, Jan. 16 - Monday, Jan. 19\n * Trip Location: Pine Mountain, Georgia\n * Trip Cost: $75\n * Registration Opens: Friday, Jan. 2 at Noon\n * Registration Closes: Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Noon\n\n\n\nRegister for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the [UCF RWC Membership Portal website](https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProducts?classification=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22&category=ea528aa9-f493-4efb-b769-b1e686780cb3). All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.\n\nPre-Trip Date & Time: Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 6 p.m.\n\nTrip Description: Ready to trade the flatlands of Florida for rolling Georgia ridges? Join Outdoor Adventure as we backpack along the scenic Pine Mountain Trail, home to sweeping overlooks, rocky outcrops, and quiet forest paths. As we hike through one of Georgia's most iconic mountain corridors, we'll soak in crisp spring air, learn backcountry skills, and settle into camp under the stars. Whether it's your first overnight trip or you're a seasoned backpacker, Pine Mountain offers an unforgettable weekend escape.\n\nTentative Itinerary (time and activities are subject to change): \n\n * Friday, Jan. 16 - Meet Trip Leaders at the Outdoor Adventure Center and travel to Pine Mountain, Georgia; backpack ~2 miles to the first campsite\n * Saturday, Jan. 17 - Backpack ~10 miles\n * Sunday, Jan. 18 - Backpack ~10 miles\n * Monday, Jan. 19 - Complete backpacking and travel back to UCF; arrive at UCF after 6 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhat's Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity (including camping gear and backpacks), transportation to/from the activity, and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, and most are certified Wilderness First Responders. Meals will be provided on this trip; all menus will take dietary restrictions/preferences and allergies into account. Occasionally, groups will eat at restaurants while traveling. These meals are not included in your trip cost. Your Trip Leaders will inform you of any meals not included in the trip price.\n\nWhat's Not Included: Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal water/snacks. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting\nRegistration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3979557/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans-ucf-art-gallery/
DTSTAMP:20260116T100000
DTSTART:20260116T100000
DTEND:20260116T170000
LOCATION:UCF Art Gallery
SUMMARY:Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans | UCF Art Gallery
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3979557/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans-ucf-art-gallery/
DESCRIPTION:Explore Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans at the [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) from Jan. 15 - Feb. 13. The gallery is open Mon. - Fri., 10am - 5pm, and all exhibits are free and open to the public. \n\nExhibition Statement: \n\nSince 2018, Amanda Leigh Evans has been collecting raw materials (photos, rocks, soils, pressings, and archival images) from Superfund sites she visits throughout the United States. A Superfund site is designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a polluted location that requires long-term cleanup of hazardous material contamination, and their collection is made with the utmost caution. \n\nApproximately 78 million people (roughly 24% of the U.S. population) live within 3 miles of a Superfund site, yet many are unaware of the dangers these sites pose. Invisible threats to human and ecological health are often not visually apparent when walking or driving past these sites. To live in the 21st Century is to reckon with our proximity and complicity with the ongoing creation of these sites. \n\nEvan's exhibition features ceramic sculpture, collected raw materials, large-format collage images, and research materials from several Superfund sites she has visited over the years. The project began when the artist discovered that her maternal family, which has chronic and neurological health issues, was raised on the Bunker Hill Mine Superfund Site in Northern Idaho, one of the nation's largest and most complex Superfund sites in the United States. \n\nTo learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans/)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4024990/big-red-bus-donate-blood-today/
DTSTAMP:20260116T110000
DTSTART:20260116T110000
DTEND:20260116T170000
LOCATION:UCF Memory Mall
SUMMARY:Big Red Bus - Donate Blood Today!
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4024990/big-red-bus-donate-blood-today/
DESCRIPTION:Help us maintain a safe and ready blood supply for cancer patients, trauma patients, or when unexpected tragedies occur. The OneBlood bus will park on Memory Mall near the Veterans Memorial.\n\nWalk-ups are welcomed, and appointments are appreciated!\nRegistration Link: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1722236\nRegistration Info: Save time - Schedule your appointment now!
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4001563/critiques-and-career-express-virtual-pop-in/
DTSTAMP:20260116T110000
DTSTART:20260116T110000
DTEND:20260116T130000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Critiques and Career Express Virtual Pop-In
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4001563/critiques-and-career-express-virtual-pop-in/
DESCRIPTION:This spring semester, join Career Services virtually each Friday anytime between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (without appointment) for career questions and support. Simply go to [go.ucf.edu/CSpopin](https://go.ucf.edu/CSpopin) for the zoom registration. We will accept you into the Zoom once we have an available Career Counselor to assist you with your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, or quick career questions! \n\nVirtual Location URL: https://go.ucf.edu/CSpopin\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events\nRegistration Info: Search in Career Center events for Critiques and Career Express Pop-Ins!
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4000286/button-making-workshop/
DTSTAMP:20260116T120000
DTSTART:20260116T120000
DTEND:20260116T140000
LOCATION:John C. Hitt: 402
SUMMARY:Button Making Workshop
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4000286/button-making-workshop/
DESCRIPTION:Join UCF Libraries for a button-making event using images from Special Collections & University Archives.\n\nFeel free to bring your own content to personalize your buttons.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3992147/involvement-week-day-3/
DTSTAMP:20260116T133000
DTSTART:20260116T133000
DTEND:20260116T163000
LOCATION:Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom
SUMMARY:Involvement Week Day 3
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3992147/involvement-week-day-3/
DESCRIPTION:Involvement Week is a three-day Registered Student Organization (RSO) showcase hosted by Knights of the Round Table in the Student Union. Each day highlights different categories of RSOs, giving them the opportunity to showcase their unique qualities and to highlight their distinct traits and contributions to campus life. Day three will feature our many academic and service RSOs. We will also feature UCF-affiliated agencies and departments for those who want to get involved in official UCF-affiliated branches. We will have pizza, drinks, sweets and fun activities for all our attendees. \n\nThe days are divided as follows:\n\n * Day 1 (1/13/26): Cultural/Religious RSOs and Greek Life\n * Day 2 (1/15/26): Athletic and Social/Special-Interest RSOs\n * Day 3 (1/16/26): Academic and Service RSOs. UCF Agencies and Departments\n\n\n\nThis event is open to anyone passing by between the event hours, and you must be a UCF student with a valid UCF ID to attend. \n\nIf your organization wishes to participate in Involvement Week, please visit our Knight Connect page and RSVP using one of our forms. \n\nIf you wish to volunteer and receive a shirt, please visit our Knight Connect page and RSVP using one of our forms.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015111/introduction-to-ucfs-high-performance-computing-arcc-clusters/
DTSTAMP:20260116T140000
DTSTART:20260116T140000
DTEND:20260116T153000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Introduction to UCF's High-Performance Computing (ARCC Clusters)
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015111/introduction-to-ucfs-high-performance-computing-arcc-clusters/
DESCRIPTION:Computational research can analyze models and/or data to reach new conclusions in faster ways or more complex scenarios. UCF has a 8,000+ core cluster for general-purpose computation for research across many fields of academic work, and a 54-node GPU cluster for specialized computation. \n \nThis workshop will review capabilities of the UCF Advanced Research Computing Center in general, with a focus on the two clusters (known as Stokes and Newton). Storage system usage, job scheduling, account balancing, example slurm script and job submission will be covered with a demonstration. The demonstration will include examples of job that uses only CPU or GPU on the clusters. A brief introduction to the national (ACCESS) as well as state HPC cluster (HiPerGator) which are outside of UCF campus will also be shared. \n \nThis event is not being recorded. Any materials provided by the presenter will be sent to all registrants by the end of the second business day after the conclusion of the event. Please email ResearchITEvents@ucf.edu to request access to the materials two business days after the completion of the event if you did not register.\n\nPresented by [Glenn Martin, Ph.D.](https://www.ist.ucf.edu/faculty/glenn-martin/), [Kei Long](https://arcc.ist.ucf.edu/index.php/people)\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9MK5LExDLOxKL54\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9MK5LExDLOxKL54
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015757/sunset-yoga-on-the-skydeck/
DTSTAMP:20260116T170000
DTSTART:20260116T170000
DTEND:20260116T180000
LOCATION:UnionWest 6th Floor Skydeck
SUMMARY:Sunset Yoga on the Skydeck
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015757/sunset-yoga-on-the-skydeck/
DESCRIPTION:Experience all that yoga has to offer as the Sun Sets. This restorative yoga class will focus on re-centering and rejuvenating your body through mindful breathing and prolonged stretches. \n\nThis class will take place on the Unionwest 6th Floor Skydeck. For access to the skydeck, meet us at the RWC@downtown by 4:55 p.m. \n\nThe RWC@Downtown is located on the second floor of Unionwest in suite 246. Mats will be provided. \nRegistration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=826b35f6-7bf9-485f-a1e9-79b8856ba1bf\nRegistration Info: Walk-ins welcome
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4004412/ucf-mens-basketball-vs-no-1-arizona/
DTSTAMP:20260117T160000
DTSTART:20260117T160000
DTEND:20260117T183000
LOCATION:Addition Financial Arena
SUMMARY:UCF Men's Basketball vs. No. 1 Arizona
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4004412/ucf-mens-basketball-vs-no-1-arizona/
DESCRIPTION:The UCF men's basketball team hosts the top-ranked team in the country, Arizona, in Big 12 Conference play at the Addition Financial Arena at 4 p.m. on Jan. 17. UCF is receiving votes in the national polls.\n\nA Big 12 Block party will be held from 2-4 p.m. on East Plaza Drive. The family-friendly event will feature food and drinks from local establishments, inflatables and games for kids, music, tabling with giveaways and much more.\n\nFor more information, including tickets, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/mens-basketball](https://ucfknights.com/sports/mens-basketball).
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4027463/mama-says-tales-from-motherhood-and-musical-theatre/
DTSTAMP:20260117T193000
DTSTART:20260117T193000
DTEND:20260117T210000
LOCATION:PAC - Theatre: Studio I, room T107
SUMMARY:Mama Says: Tales from Motherhood and Musical Theatre
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4027463/mama-says-tales-from-motherhood-and-musical-theatre/
DESCRIPTION:For one night only, professors Tara D. Deady of Theatre UCF and guest artist Morgan Davis Peckels of Rollins College share a cabaret show full of life lessons learned from parenting, performing and teaching. John Olearchick accompanies on piano.\n\nJoin them on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Studio One, at UCF School of Performing Arts-Theatre.\n\nFree admission. No registration required.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4011695/ucf-womens-tennis-vs-usf/
DTSTAMP:20260118T120000
DTSTART:20260118T120000
DTEND:20260118T150000
LOCATION:USTA National Campus: Collegiate Center
SUMMARY:UCF Women's Tennis vs. USF
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4011695/ucf-womens-tennis-vs-usf/
DESCRIPTION:The UCF women's tennis team kicks off its 2026 season against USF at noon p.m. on Jan. 18 at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona.\n\nFor more information, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/womens-tennis](https://ucfknights.com/sports/womens-tennis).
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4010620/ucf-mens-tennis-vs-usf/
DTSTAMP:20260118T120000
DTSTART:20260118T120000
DTEND:20260118T140000
LOCATION:USTA National Campus: Collegiate Center
SUMMARY:UCF Men's Tennis vs. USF
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4010620/ucf-mens-tennis-vs-usf/
DESCRIPTION:The UCF men's tennis team hosts USF at noon on Jan. 18 at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona.\n\nFor more information, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/mens-tennis](https://ucfknights.com/sports/mens-tennis).
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4005040/ucf-womens-basketball-vs-colorado-space-game/
DTSTAMP:20260118T140000
DTSTART:20260118T140000
DTEND:20260118T160000
LOCATION:Addition Financial Arena
SUMMARY:UCF Women's Basketball vs. Colorado (Space Game)
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4005040/ucf-womens-basketball-vs-colorado-space-game/
DESCRIPTION:The UCF women's basketball team hosts Colorado in Big 12 Conference Play at the Addition Financial Arena at 2 p.m. on Jan. 18. \n\nFor more information, including tickets, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/womens-basketball](https://ucfknights.com/sports/womens-basketball).
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4011765/ucf-womens-tennis-vs-bethune-cookman/
DTSTAMP:20260118T163000
DTSTART:20260118T163000
DTEND:20260118T190000
LOCATION:USTA National Campus: Collegiate Center
SUMMARY:UCF Women's Tennis vs. Bethune-Cookman
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4011765/ucf-womens-tennis-vs-bethune-cookman/
DESCRIPTION:The UCF women's tennis team hosts Bethune-Cookman at 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 18 at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona.\n\nFor more information, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/womens-tennis](https://ucfknights.com/sports/womens-tennis).
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4010690/ucf-mens-tennis-vs-mercer/
DTSTAMP:20260118T170000
DTSTART:20260118T170000
DTEND:20260118T190000
LOCATION:USTA National Campus: Collegiate Center
SUMMARY:UCF Men's Tennis vs. Mercer
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4010690/ucf-mens-tennis-vs-mercer/
DESCRIPTION:The UCF men's tennis team hosts Mercer at 5 p.m. on Jan. 18 at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona.\n\nFor more information, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/mens-tennis](https://ucfknights.com/sports/mens-tennis).
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4097823/smart-recovery/
DTSTAMP:20260119T190000
DTSTART:20260119T190000
DTEND:20260119T200000
LOCATION:Student Union 313: Admin: 313
SUMMARY:SMART Recovery
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4097823/smart-recovery/
DESCRIPTION:This group meets every Monday, excluding campus closures/holidays.\n\nMeeting is OPEN to all UCF students, faculty, staff, and community members.\n\nSelf Management And Recovery Training (SMART Recovery) is an evidenced-informed recovery method grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), that supports people with substance dependencies or problem behaviors to:\n\n 1. Build and maintain motivation\n 2. Cope with urges and cravings\n 3. Manage thoughts, feelings and behaviors\n 4. Live a balanced life\n\n\n\nSMART Recovery focuses on the addictive behaviors, not the substance - meaning they are suitable for any problematic or addictive behavior - including but not limited to alcohol, drugs, gambling, tobacco, as well as eating disorders.\n\nFor more information about this meeting format visit . For more UCF Recovery resources, visit [our website](https://studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/).
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3979558/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans-ucf-art-gallery/
DTSTAMP:20260120T100000
DTSTART:20260120T100000
DTEND:20260120T170000
LOCATION:UCF Art Gallery
SUMMARY:Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans | UCF Art Gallery
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3979558/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans-ucf-art-gallery/
DESCRIPTION:Explore Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans at the [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) from Jan. 15 - Feb. 13. The gallery is open Mon. - Fri., 10am - 5pm, and all exhibits are free and open to the public. \n\nExhibition Statement: \n\nSince 2018, Amanda Leigh Evans has been collecting raw materials (photos, rocks, soils, pressings, and archival images) from Superfund sites she visits throughout the United States. A Superfund site is designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a polluted location that requires long-term cleanup of hazardous material contamination, and their collection is made with the utmost caution. \n\nApproximately 78 million people (roughly 24% of the U.S. population) live within 3 miles of a Superfund site, yet many are unaware of the dangers these sites pose. Invisible threats to human and ecological health are often not visually apparent when walking or driving past these sites. To live in the 21st Century is to reckon with our proximity and complicity with the ongoing creation of these sites. \n\nEvan's exhibition features ceramic sculpture, collected raw materials, large-format collage images, and research materials from several Superfund sites she has visited over the years. The project began when the artist discovered that her maternal family, which has chronic and neurological health issues, was raised on the Bunker Hill Mine Superfund Site in Northern Idaho, one of the nation's largest and most complex Superfund sites in the United States. \n\nTo learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans/)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4025284/big-red-bus-donate-blood-today/
DTSTAMP:20260120T110000
DTSTART:20260120T110000
DTEND:20260120T170000
LOCATION:UCF Memory Mall
SUMMARY:Big Red Bus - Donate Blood Today!
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4025284/big-red-bus-donate-blood-today/
DESCRIPTION:Help us maintain a safe and ready blood supply for cancer patients, trauma patients, or when unexpected tragedies occur. The OneBlood bus will park on Memory Mall near the Veterans Memorial.\n\nWalk-ups are welcomed, and appointments are appreciated!\nRegistration Link: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1721924\nRegistration Info: Save time - Schedule your appointment now!
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4010398/get-hip-study-abroad-101/
DTSTAMP:20260120T110000
DTSTART:20260120T110000
DTEND:20260120T120000
LOCATION:TCH 202
SUMMARY:Get HIP: Study Abroad 101
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4010398/get-hip-study-abroad-101/
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to get involved in a wide variety of opportunities like undergraduate research, studying abroad, internships, learning communities, graduate school preparations and more.\n\nCome to meet with a UCF Abroad representative to learn more about how to participate in study abroad and to address any questions you have about getting involved. \n\nWhether planning for graduate school or a career, High-Impact Practice experiences offer you a competitive edge by helping you blend what you're learning in the classroom with real-world experiences. \n\nLight snacks and refreshments provided. [RSVP through Handshake](https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1876490/share_preview) today to secure your spot!\n\n[Click here](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/hip/) to visit the HIP Hub website.\n\n[Click here ](https://studyabroad.ucf.edu/_portal/)to visit the UCF Abroad Website\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1876490/share_preview\nRegistration Info: Sign into Handshake to register for this event!
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4012473/sexual-wellness-tabling-event/
DTSTAMP:20260120T110000
DTSTART:20260120T110000
DTEND:20260120T120000
LOCATION:Downtown Campus
SUMMARY:Sexual Wellness Tabling Event
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4012473/sexual-wellness-tabling-event/
DESCRIPTION:Come engage with Wellness and Health Promotion Services at our Sexual Wellness tabling event where you get accurate information, freebies, connection to campus and community health services to end the stigma of sexual health and overall well-being.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4024247/ucf-international-centers-info-session/
DTSTAMP:20260120T114500
DTSTART:20260120T114500
DTEND:20260120T140000
LOCATION:Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218)
SUMMARY:UCF International Centers Info. Session
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4024247/ucf-international-centers-info-session/
DESCRIPTION:Discover what UCF International Center has to offer at our global locations in Barcelona, Costa Rica, and Rome. This event features two informational sessions highlighting unique academic, cultural, and experiential opportunities abroad.\n\n11:45 AM - 12:45 PM: Learn more about studying in Barcelona \n1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Explore programs in Costa Rica and Rome\n\nStop by and learn how you can take your education global.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4001708/critiques-and-career-express-drop-in-in-person/
DTSTAMP:20260120T140000
DTSTART:20260120T140000
DTEND:20260120T160000
LOCATION:Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center DCC 115: DCC 115
SUMMARY:Critiques and Career Express Drop-In (In-Person)
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4001708/critiques-and-career-express-drop-in-in-person/
DESCRIPTION:You don't need to make an appointment; just come to the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center.\n\n * Tuesdays: 2-4 p.m.\n * Wednesdays: 12-2 p.m.\n\n\n\nCheck in on the first floor, and you'll be directed to meet with a Career Peer Advisor for assistance with your resume, cover letter or Handshake profile. Or let us know if you have any quick career questions!\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015126/accelerate-computational-research-with-access/
DTSTAMP:20260120T140000
DTSTART:20260120T140000
DTEND:20260120T153000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Accelerate Computational Research with ACCESS
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015126/accelerate-computational-research-with-access/
DESCRIPTION:Join Ben Keene and Nandan Tandon of the Office of Research's Cyberinfrastructure Facilitation team as they discuss how the U.S. National Science Foundation's ACCESS program can provide you with free computational resources for your research. NSF has granted $52 million over five years to advanced computational resource providers, and has developed an ecosystem to assist and accelerate computational research. Watch this webinar to learn more about the ACCESS ecosystem, what resources they provide, and how their team can assist in onboarding UCF researchers to ACCESS resources. \n \nThis event is not being recorded. Any materials provided by the presenter will be sent to all registrants by the end of the second business day after the conclusion of the event. Please email ResearchITEvents@ucf.edu to request access to the materials two business days after the completion of the event if you did not register.\n\nPresented by [Ben Keene](https://rci.research.ucf.edu/person/benjamin-keene/), [Nandan Tandon, Ph.D.](https://rci.research.ucf.edu/person/nandan-tandon/)\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4ImYpclc9rlap5s\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4ImYpclc9rlap5s
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4031257/study-spanish-in-barcelona-summer-2026-join-a-virtual-info-session-to-learn-more/
DTSTAMP:20260120T170000
DTSTART:20260120T170000
DTEND:20260120T180000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Study Spanish in Barcelona - Summer 2026 Join a Virtual Info Session to Learn More
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4031257/study-spanish-in-barcelona-summer-2026-join-a-virtual-info-session-to-learn-more/
DESCRIPTION:Interested in taking your Spanish to the next level while experiencing one of Europe's most vibrant cities? These virtual sessions will introduce students to SPN 1121: Elementary Spanish Language and Civilization II, offered at the UCF Barcelona Center this summer.\n\nParticipants will meet on Zoom with Spanish Instructor Carolina Salazar to learn about the course structure, program benefits, cultural activities, and how studying abroad can enrich their understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures.\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/k-VlzU28SSCrnXHJz3hzbg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4097795/alcoholics-anonymous/
DTSTAMP:20260120T190000
DTSTART:20260120T190000
DTEND:20260120T200000
LOCATION:Student Union 313: Admin: 313
SUMMARY:Alcoholics Anonymous
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4097795/alcoholics-anonymous/
DESCRIPTION:This group meets every Tuesday excluding campus closures/holidays.\n\nALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.\n\nFor more information about this meeting visit [studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/](https://studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/) or call the AA 24-Hr Helpline at [(407) 260-5408](tel:4072605408)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015899/cellobration-concert/
DTSTAMP:20260120T200000
DTSTART:20260120T200000
DTEND:20260120T213000
LOCATION:Rehearsal Hall: Auditorium
SUMMARY:Cellobration Concert
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015899/cellobration-concert/
DESCRIPTION:Led by David Bjella, the UCF Cello Choir and friends will be performing a Cellobration Concert on Tuesday, January 20 at 8pm in the Rehearsal Hall on the campus of the University of Central Florida. The cello choir will be playing works by Bach, Dvorak, Hynds, DeFalla, Fitzenhagen, Chesnokov, Puente, and Metallica. \n\nFree admission. No registration required.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4033610/space-kids-innovation-challenge-2026/
DTSTAMP:20260121T000000
DTSTART:20260121T000000
DTEND:20260130T234500
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Space Kids Innovation Challenge 2026
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4033610/space-kids-innovation-challenge-2026/
DESCRIPTION:Blackstone LaunchPad Florida Hub presents: Space Kids Innovation Challenge 2026 \n\nUCF's Space Kids Innovation Challenge provides ALL students from ALL disciplines with an opportunity to address an important real-world problem, design creative solutions and pitch winning proposals to space industry leaders. Participants have an opportunity to earn cash awards, add credentials and make professional connections in an emerging industry sector.\n\n[Space Kids](https://www.spacekids.global/) is challenging UCF students with developing workforce development programs/solutions that target age ranges, including K-8, high school, collegiate or adult education, as follows:\n\nPropose an innovative, scalable, learning and skill development program/solution that is likely to improve the quality and quantity of talent available in the commercial aerospace and adjacent space ecosystem workforce pipeline. The challenge seeks fresh ideas for expanding access to space and space education for fans of all ages through exclusive content, experiences and products. \n\nParticipants must submit a comprehensive proposal that includes: \n\n\n 1. 1. A detailed description of a proposed program/solution\n 2. A business model that outlines implementation strategies and potential partners\n 3. A plan for measuring the impact of the solution on workforce development\n 4. A prototype or demonstration, if applicable, that illustrates the proposal\n\n\n\nProposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:\n\n 1. 1. Creativity: The proposal presents novel combinations of ideas\n 2. Feasibility: The proposed solution could be implemented and scaled successfully\n 3. Impact: The proposed solution could significantly enrich the commercial aerospace workforce\n 4. Sustainability: The proposed solution strongly aligns with industry environmental and ethical standards\n 5. Inclusivity: The proposal considers how to enrich participant capabilities regardless of background\n\n\n\nAll entries will receive feedback from executives in the space industry, and the top-rated proposal will advance to a state-level competition, including five university finalists, and compete in person for a share of $15,000 ($1,000 guarenteed!) Feb. 19-20. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to expand your professional network, test your entrepreneurial skills and earn cash awards! \n\n Why Participate?\n\n * Win between $1,000 to $5,000 if you advance to the state-wide final\n * Get feedback from space industry leaders\n * Boost your credentials by engaging in real-world problem-solving\n\n\n\n How to Compete\n\n1\. Check Your Eligibility\n\n * UCF full or part-time undergraduate or graduate students\n * Team of three-to-five students engaged in the challenge (no individuals or pairs)\n\n\n\n2\. Mark Your Calendar\n\n * Info Session: Jan. 21, at 4 p.m. on Zoom (link to recording will be available on this site after the session)\n * UCF Semi-Final Application Deadline: Jan. 30\n * State-Level Challenge Final (1st place only): Feb. 19-20 @ UCF Main Campus (in person)\n\n\n\n3\. Learn about the problem and current solution strategies\n\n * [Challenge Overview from Space Kids](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:695d41d2-5135-4b03-a870-de3a5dd4e5ab?viewer%21megaVerb=group-discover)\n * [Space Skills Roadmap 2030](https://spaceskills.org/roadmap/)\n * [Space Workforce 2030 Article](https://aerospace.org/node/50458/printable/print)\n * [Space Floria Workforce Initiatives](https://www.spaceflorida.gov/workforce-initiatives)\n * [Government Technology Article](https://www.govtech.com/products/space-industry-leaders-want-action-to-fill-workforce-gaps)\n * [UCF Space Masters description](https://www.govtech.com/products/space-industry-leaders-want-action-to-fill-workforce-gaps)\n * [Space Certificate Program Descriptions](https://spaceworkforceinstitute.org/insights/space-workforce-institute-expands-workforce-development-initiatives-with-launch-of-professional-certificates/) \n * [Building a Thoughtful Space Economy Article](https://www.luminary-labs.com/developing-the-space-workforce/) \n * [Space Workforce for Tomorrow Article](https://spacenews.com/securing-our-future-space-workforce-for-tomorrow/) \n * [Astronauts and Earthlings Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD9YBuRY7mg)\n * [Space Foundation - Space Report](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:b1958340-6a1c-47f5-9049-51ffd7ea0afb?viewer%21megaVerb=group-discover) \n\n\n\n4\. Create Your Proposal Pitch Deck\n\n Your proposal pitch deck must address:\n\n * A detailed description of a proposed program/solution\n * A business model that outlines implementation strategies and potential partners\n * A plan for measuring the impact of the solution on workforce development\n * A prototype or demonstration, if applicable, that illustrates the proposal \n \nTip: Use storytelling and evidence to make your pitch compelling. Consider using our [ideation platform](https://slyngshot.io/ucf) (click "Start Here" and use code "launchucf") to help shape the business and growth models for your idea. \n\n\n\n\n5. Create Your Pitch Video \n\nEntries will be in the form of three-minute pitch videos. We strongly recommend using PowerPoint on your device (not on the web) to make this easy. All UCF students can download Microsoft apps to their devices by [following these instructions.](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/setup/install-applications?view=o365-worldwide) Other (more effortful?) video production processes are acceptable, but unlikely to improve judges' assessments. You can create slides in Canva or other platforms and export them to PowerPoint if you prefer.\n\n * Keep slides simple and visual. Less text means less reading and more listening!\n * Decide whether you want your face to appear when you create your video pitch (recommended) or prefer to record only your voice. You can also mix and match video and voice-only on different slides.\n * Click "Record" on the PowerPoint main menu, and then click "Cameo" to provide you with options for how you want to appear and the positioning of your video on your slides. You can change this setting on each slide, including shutting off your camera to record a voiceover on one or all your slides.\n * When you are ready to record your pitch, click the red record button and begin. You can start "From Beginning" and continue your pitch to the end, or you can record your pitch one slide at a time. You can do this as many times as you need to record a take you like that you like.\n * When you are finished, click "File" from the PowerPoint main menu and go to "Export". Click "File Format" and select MP4 to create your video. Check that the settings are for Full HD (1080p) and use recorded timings.\n * Upload your MP4 video to YouTube, Vimeo, or another platform, set the video to "Public" (unlisted if allowed) and check to make sure your video works as expected when opened on your streaming platform.\n * Videos that cannot be viewed or exceed the three-minute limit will be disqualified. \n\n\n\n\n6\. Submit Your Application: Click the "Enter Now" button on the competition page. You'll need to provide:\n\n * Contact info\n * A brief description of your idea\n * Your proposal pitch deck (saved as a PDF)\n * Your public video link (tested to ensure visibility)\n\n\n\n State-Wide Finals Cash Awards \n\n * 1st Place: $5,000\n * 2nd Place: $4,000\n * 3rd Place: $3,000\n * [?]4th Place: $2,000\n * [?]5th Place: $1,000\n\n\n\nWe encourage contestants to meet with mentors at the Blackstone LaunchPad and to consider other opportunities provided by UCF's [Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership](https://cel.ucf.edu/). CHARGE ON!\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/YPmJQDV3aDZF5E8BKHEH6R/Space-Kids-Innovation-Challenge-%252726\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/YPmJQDV3aDZF5E8BKHEH6R/Space-Kids-Innovation-Challenge-%252726
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3979559/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans-ucf-art-gallery/
DTSTAMP:20260121T100000
DTSTART:20260121T100000
DTEND:20260121T170000
LOCATION:UCF Art Gallery
SUMMARY:Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans | UCF Art Gallery
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3979559/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans-ucf-art-gallery/
DESCRIPTION:Explore Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans at the [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) from Jan. 15 - Feb. 13. The gallery is open Mon. - Fri., 10am - 5pm, and all exhibits are free and open to the public. \n\nExhibition Statement: \n\nSince 2018, Amanda Leigh Evans has been collecting raw materials (photos, rocks, soils, pressings, and archival images) from Superfund sites she visits throughout the United States. A Superfund site is designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a polluted location that requires long-term cleanup of hazardous material contamination, and their collection is made with the utmost caution. \n\nApproximately 78 million people (roughly 24% of the U.S. population) live within 3 miles of a Superfund site, yet many are unaware of the dangers these sites pose. Invisible threats to human and ecological health are often not visually apparent when walking or driving past these sites. To live in the 21st Century is to reckon with our proximity and complicity with the ongoing creation of these sites. \n\nEvan's exhibition features ceramic sculpture, collected raw materials, large-format collage images, and research materials from several Superfund sites she has visited over the years. The project began when the artist discovered that her maternal family, which has chronic and neurological health issues, was raised on the Bunker Hill Mine Superfund Site in Northern Idaho, one of the nation's largest and most complex Superfund sites in the United States. \n\nTo learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans/)
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015834/work-where-you-learn-fair-spring-2026/
DTSTAMP:20260121T100000
DTSTART:20260121T100000
DTEND:20260121T120000
LOCATION:Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom
SUMMARY:Work Where You Learn Fair - Spring 2026
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015834/work-where-you-learn-fair-spring-2026/
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to level up your campus experience and resume? The Work Where You Learn Fair is your chance to explore on-campus job opportunities that fit your schedule, build professional skills, and help you grow--right here at UCF! \n\nEvent details: \n\n * Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 \n\n\n * 10 a.m. - Noon \n\n\n * Student Union Pegasus Ballroom \n\n\n\n[View Event Details and Register to Attend](https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/career_fairs/62531) in Handshake. \n\nDress in business casual attire, bring plenty of resumes, and get ready to impress! Enjoy free professional headshots to boost your LinkedIn profile and receive advice on your Elevator Pitch. \n\nWhether you're interested in graduate assistant roles, internships, hourly positions, or Federal Work Study opportunities, this fair is the perfect place to jumpstart your career journey. \n\nDon't miss out on this incredible opportunity to work where you learn -- see you there! \nRegistration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/career_fairs/62531\nRegistration Info: Registration not required. Event description and additional information available in Handshake.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4003865/law-enforcement-panel-reporting-human-trafficking-safely/
DTSTAMP:20260121T103000
DTSTART:20260121T103000
DTEND:20260121T114500
LOCATION:Rosen College: Darden Auditorium, Room 101
SUMMARY:Law Enforcement Panel: Reporting Human Trafficking Safely
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4003865/law-enforcement-panel-reporting-human-trafficking-safely/
DESCRIPTION:This interactive panel brings together local law enforcement experts to guide students on how to properly recognize and report potential human trafficking situations while keeping themselves and others safe. Officers share real-world insights on what information is most useful, how to avoid common mistakes and the steps to take when escalating concerns within a workplace setting. Students will gain practical, confidence-building knowledge to support safe, ethical and effective action in the field.\n\nThis event is exclusively for UCF students.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4003941/games-good-deeds-play-for-fun-volunteer-for-impact/
DTSTAMP:20260121T120000
DTSTART:20260121T120000
DTEND:20260121T150000
LOCATION:DPAC East Lobby
SUMMARY:Games & Good Deeds: Play for Fun, Volunteer for Impact
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4003941/games-good-deeds-play-for-fun-volunteer-for-impact/
DESCRIPTION:UCF Nonprofit Fair\n\nJoin Experiential Learning for games and giveaways, and a chance to connect with local nonprofits! Faculty come discover partner organization for your service-learning courses. Students come play games, win prizes, and explore volunteer and internship opportunities with community organizations. Business casual dress recommended. \n\nLocation: UCF Downtown DPAC East Lobby
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4001723/critiques-and-career-express-drop-in-in-person/
DTSTAMP:20260121T120000
DTSTART:20260121T120000
DTEND:20260121T140000
LOCATION:Dixon Career Center: DCC 121
SUMMARY:Critiques and Career Express Drop-In (In-Person)
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4001723/critiques-and-career-express-drop-in-in-person/
DESCRIPTION:You don't need to make an appointment; just come to the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center.\n\n * Tuesdays: 2-4 p.m.\n * Wednesdays: 12-2 p.m.\n\n\n\nCheck in on the first floor, and you'll be directed to meet with a Career Peer Advisor for assistance with your resume, cover letter or Handshake profile. Or let us know if you have any quick career questions!\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3994603/directconnect-to-ucf-online-information-session/
DTSTAMP:20260121T120000
DTSTART:20260121T120000
DTEND:20260121T130000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:DirectConnect to UCF(r) Online Information Session
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3994603/directconnect-to-ucf-online-information-session/
DESCRIPTION:Join us online for an information session on DirectConnect to UCF and learn what guaranteed admission is all about. In this interactive information session, ask questions and find out what you need to know to make your transition to UCF easy.\n\n[Reserve Your Spot](https://ucf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7R16f0cFQ-uVSQ8I6X-A7g#/registration)\n\nDirectConnect to UCF guarantees admission (consistent with university policy) to UCF with an associate degree (A.A.) or statewide articulated (A.S.) degree from one of our partner colleges.\n\nPartner Colleges: College of Central Florida, Daytona State College, Eastern Florida State College, Indian River State College, Lake-Sumter State College, Seminole State College, and Valencia College\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7R16f0cFQ-uVSQ8I6X-A7g#/registration\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7R16f0cFQ-uVSQ8I6X-A7g#/registration
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4018326/charting-customers-market-demographics-location-research/
DTSTAMP:20260121T120000
DTSTART:20260121T120000
DTEND:20260121T130000
LOCATION:John C. Hitt Library: 170: John C. Hitt Library: 170
SUMMARY:Charting Customers: Market, Demographics & Location Research
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4018326/charting-customers-market-demographics-location-research/
DESCRIPTION:Every idea needs an audience. This session will introduce tools for understanding who your customers are, where they are, and what they need. From demographics to location analysis, you'll see how research can guide better decisions about markets and opportunities.\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.libcal.com/event/15363529
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4024090/endnote-citation-management/
DTSTAMP:20260121T120000
DTSTART:20260121T120000
DTEND:20260121T130000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Endnote Citation Management
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4024090/endnote-citation-management/
DESCRIPTION:Got Citations? Want to save time? Join us to for a basic introduction of EndNote 2025 (download version). Learn how to export citations from library databases, organize citations, generate bibliographies, and format citations in a Word document. After registering you will receive an email with information on how to join the webinar. If you have any questions or cannot attend any of these sessions please contact Renee Cole Montgomery, [rcmontgomery@ucf.edu](mailto:rcmontgomery@ucf.edu).\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.libcal.com/event/15900960\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.libcal.com/event/15900960
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4029438/cafe-francophone/
DTSTAMP:20260121T123000
DTSTART:20260121T123000
DTEND:20260121T133000
LOCATION:Trevor Colborn Hall: Room 358B: 358B
SUMMARY:Cafe francophone
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4029438/cafe-francophone/
DESCRIPTION: * Would you like to improve your French speaking skills?\n * Would you like to meet students who share your passion for the French language?\n\n\n\nWelcome to the French cafe! Come and chat with your colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere.\n\n(For students at the 2000 level (intermediate) or higher, or French speakers)
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4000386/adult-first-aidcpraed-blended-learning/
DTSTAMP:20260121T130000
DTSTART:20260121T130000
DTEND:20260121T150000
LOCATION:RWC Wet Classroom
SUMMARY:Adult First Aid/CPR/AED - Blended Learning
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4000386/adult-first-aidcpraed-blended-learning/
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nEach participant who successfully completes the course will earn an American Red Cross certificate in Adult First Aid, CPR with AED. The certificate is valid for two years.\n\nTo register for this class please call 407-823-2408, or walk into the RWC administrative office between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and someone will assist you! \nRegistration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d852f400-9a57-40d7-9d72-b60cff4ad06c&semesterId=421e6710-c6e2-49d9-82a8-890f63091995
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3995743/faculty-collective-bargaining-notice/
DTSTAMP:20260121T133000
DTSTART:20260121T133000
DTEND:20260121T153000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Faculty Collective Bargaining Notice
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3995743/faculty-collective-bargaining-notice/
DESCRIPTION:The next collective bargaining session between the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees and the United Faculty of Florida will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted via Teams. Look for the link in the Virtual Events section.\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YWY2MWNjNDYtNThmMC00NjhlLTkzZGEtZmRkMTdmNjdlMzUw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22bb932f15-ef38-42ba-91fc-f3c59d5dd1f1%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22757ecd58-8cc1-403b-934d-577a53c0e247%22%7d
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3996004/workshop-wednesday-ai-tools-for-your-career-exploration/
DTSTAMP:20260121T140000
DTSTART:20260121T140000
DTEND:20260121T150000
LOCATION:Virtual and Dixon Career Center: DCC 121
SUMMARY:Workshop Wednesday: AI Tools for your Career Exploration
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3996004/workshop-wednesday-ai-tools-for-your-career-exploration/
DESCRIPTION:Discover how AI can support your career exploration journey. Learn how to use Focus2 to clarify your interests, VMock to strengthen your materials, and simple prompting strategies to explore majors, careers, and next steps with confidence.\n\nIf not able to attend in person, join us on Zoom! Register in advance to save your seat or get the Zoom link on Handshake. \n\nVirtual Location URL: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1868880/share_preview\nRegistration Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1868880/share_preview
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4027699/building-your-rich-life-creating-a-spending-plan-that-works/
DTSTAMP:20260121T140000
DTSTART:20260121T140000
DTEND:20260121T150000
LOCATION:John C. Hitt Library: Room 402
SUMMARY:Building Your Rich Life: Creating a Spending Plan That Works
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4027699/building-your-rich-life-creating-a-spending-plan-that-works/
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Project BEST, this workshop connects first-generation students to essential financial wellness resources and equips them to develop a practical spending plan -- fostering informed choices, greater financial confidence, and sustained academic and personal achievement.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3992237/ucf-trivia-knight/
DTSTAMP:20260121T160000
DTSTART:20260121T160000
DTEND:20260121T180000
LOCATION:Transfer Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall, 215
SUMMARY:UCF Trivia Knight
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3992237/ucf-trivia-knight/
DESCRIPTION:At UCF Trivia Knight, students will foster some friendly competition as they learn about UCF history, campus and pop culture through trivia. Students will have the opportunity to engage with fellow new students in their second week on campus. \n\nChick-fil-A sandwiches will be provided to the first 50 RSVPs who attend, then offered while supplies last.\nRegistration Link: https://knightconnect.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11889036
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4028092/prime-stem-spring-2026-welcome-back-and-open-house/
DTSTAMP:20260121T160000
DTSTART:20260121T160000
DTEND:20260121T180000
LOCATION:TCH 202
SUMMARY:PRIME STEM: Spring 2026 Welcome Back and Open House
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4028092/prime-stem-spring-2026-welcome-back-and-open-house/
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 \nTime: 4-6 p.m. \nLocation: TCH 202 \n \nDescription: \nNew year. New semester. Join us for our Spring 2026 Welcome Back and Open House where you can learn more about new program updates, services,and how PRIME STEM can best serve you. Also, you can learn how to get involved in PRIME STEM. \n*Light refreshments will be available.\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7Nv5bu8P7kNfp7E
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015628/keepers-of-stories-guardians-of-words/
DTSTAMP:20260121T163000
DTSTART:20260121T163000
DTEND:20260121T183000
LOCATION:TCH: 358
SUMMARY:Keepers of Stories, Guardians of Words
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015628/keepers-of-stories-guardians-of-words/
DESCRIPTION:Keepers of Stories, Guardians of Words is a documentary that gives voice to women writers from various generations from the Afro-Luso-Brazilian Atlantic countries who share their perspectives on creation, memories, peripheries, and literary and cultural resistance in their work.\n\nKeepers of Stories, Guardians of Words is a documentary produced within the scope of the project Women's Literature: Memories, Peripheries, and Resistances in the Luso-Afro-Brazilian Atlantic [Portal SciPROJ](https://sciproj.ptcris.pt/169601PRJ) funded by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4029446/cab-presents-theatre-knight/
DTSTAMP:20260121T183000
DTSTART:20260121T183000
DTEND:20260121T203000
LOCATION:Student Union: Cape Florida Ballroom
SUMMARY:CAB Presents: Theatre Knight
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4029446/cab-presents-theatre-knight/
DESCRIPTION:Lights up, Knights! We're inviting all students to experience incredible performances by [@ucfimprov](https://www.instagram.com/ucfimprov/), [@projectspotlightucf](https://www.instagram.com/projectspotlightucf/) and [@pineappletheatre](https://www.instagram.com/pineappletheatre/)! \n \nEnjoy free refreshments (while supplies last) and discover how you can get involved with performing arts groups on campus featuring [@knightlighttheatre](https://www.instagram.com/knightlighttheatre/), [@apoucf](https://www.instagram.com/apoucf/) and [@writers_uknighted](https://www.instagram.com/writers_uknighted/). Performances start at 7 p.m.! \n \nDate: Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m. \nLocation: Cape Florida Ballroom
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4062028/narcotics-anonymous/
DTSTAMP:20260121T190000
DTSTART:20260121T190000
DTEND:20260121T200000
LOCATION:Ferrell Commons 171: Pride Commons
SUMMARY:Narcotics Anonymous
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4062028/narcotics-anonymous/
DESCRIPTION:This group meets every Wednesday. May meet outdoors during building closures for holidays. \n\nNA is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. We meet regularly to help each other live drug-free. There are no dues or fees, the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Our fellowship focuses primarily on recovery from the disease of addiction. Anyone may join us regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion, or lack of religion.\n\nFor more information about this meeting visit [studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/](https://studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/) or call the NA Helpline at 407-425-5157.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4022689/18th-annual-human-trafficking-awareness-conference/
DTSTAMP:20260122T083000
DTSTART:20260122T083000
DTEND:20260122T163000
LOCATION:Virtual and Rosen College: Darden Auditorium, Room 101
SUMMARY:18th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Conference
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4022689/18th-annual-human-trafficking-awareness-conference/
DESCRIPTION:BEHIND THE CLICK: REWRITING THE ALGORITHM TO REDUCE DEMAND AGAINST EXPLOITATION\n\nConference speakers are all survivors and lived experience experts.\n\nPlease join United Abolitionists, Inc. and UCF's Center for the Study of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery for the 18th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Conference. This hybrid conference brings together survivors, lived-experience leaders, advocates, technologists, researchers and policymakers to confront the growing role of technology in driving human trafficking. We will identify innovative strategies, policy reforms, and tech-based interventions that protect vulnerable populations, disrupt exploitative networks, and empower survivors to lead systemic change. This is more than a conversation; it's a movement to rewrite the algorithm and reclaim the digital space for safety, justice and freedom. \n\nWe're collecting essential hygiene items to support survivors of human trafficking as part of the 18th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Conference. Donations will be received on the day of the event. What to donate: toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, liquid hand soap, soap, body wash, ChapStick, body wipes, lotion, tissues, shampoo, conditioner, new undergarments, face wash, feminine hygiene products, hairbrush and small backpacks.\n\nTo respect the privacy and comfort of all attendees, a designated Red Zone seating area will be available within the auditorium for guests who prefer not to be photographed or recorded. No photos or videos will be taken of individuals seated in this area.\n\nTickets: Free via Eventbrite registration [here.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/18th-annual-human-trafficking-awareness-conference-tickets-1583102495179?aff=erelpanelorg)\n\nLunch and parking will be provided at no cost for in-person registration.\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/18th-annual-human-trafficking-awareness-conference-tickets-1583102495179?aff=erelpanelorg\nRegistration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/18th-annual-human-trafficking-awareness-conference-tickets-1583102495179?aff=erelpanelorg
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3979560/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans-ucf-art-gallery/
DTSTAMP:20260122T100000
DTSTART:20260122T100000
DTEND:20260122T170000
LOCATION:UCF Art Gallery
SUMMARY:Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans | UCF Art Gallery
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3979560/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans-ucf-art-gallery/
DESCRIPTION:Explore Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans at the [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) from Jan. 15 - Feb. 13. The gallery is open Mon. - Fri., 10am - 5pm, and all exhibits are free and open to the public. \n\nExhibition Statement: \n\nSince 2018, Amanda Leigh Evans has been collecting raw materials (photos, rocks, soils, pressings, and archival images) from Superfund sites she visits throughout the United States. A Superfund site is designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a polluted location that requires long-term cleanup of hazardous material contamination, and their collection is made with the utmost caution. \n\nApproximately 78 million people (roughly 24% of the U.S. population) live within 3 miles of a Superfund site, yet many are unaware of the dangers these sites pose. Invisible threats to human and ecological health are often not visually apparent when walking or driving past these sites. To live in the 21st Century is to reckon with our proximity and complicity with the ongoing creation of these sites. \n\nEvan's exhibition features ceramic sculpture, collected raw materials, large-format collage images, and research materials from several Superfund sites she has visited over the years. The project began when the artist discovered that her maternal family, which has chronic and neurological health issues, was raised on the Bunker Hill Mine Superfund Site in Northern Idaho, one of the nation's largest and most complex Superfund sites in the United States. \n\nTo learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans/)
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3995991/the-24-hour-hack-turning-time-into-your-superpower/
DTSTAMP:20260122T100000
DTSTART:20260122T100000
DTEND:20260122T110000
LOCATION:Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad
SUMMARY:The 24 Hour Hack: Turning Time Into Your Superpower
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3995991/the-24-hour-hack-turning-time-into-your-superpower/
DESCRIPTION:Ever wish you had more hours in the day? Balancing personal passions and professional goals can feel like a constant juggling act in today's fast-paced world. This session will show you how to turn your 24 hours into a superpower. We'll dive deep into practical strategies for mastering time management, helping you thrive in your personal and professional life. From managing your classes to squeezing in your side projects, I'll guide you through the art of prioritizing, setting boundaries, and creating a schedule that aligns with your unique ambitions. Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, or just starting out in your career, this talk will equip you with the tools to manage your time and make the most of it. Expect to leave with actionable insights that will empower you to take control of your day, achieve your goals, and still enjoy your college years to the fullest. Join us to discover how to transform your 24 hours into a powerful tool for success!\n\nSafia Porter serves as the Executive Director of Black Orlando Tech. She is dedicated to leading initiatives to provide technology and entrepreneurship opportunities for underrepresented communities. Safia, based in Orlando, Florida, is an alumna of Full Sail University. With 11 years of experience in Digital Marketing and five years in the nonprofit sector, she is a tech founder and a passionate advocate for diversity in the tech industry, particularly for women and minorities.\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/UY8VwDW8zPxWVM7irV9UUw/The-24-Hour-Hack%253A-Turning-Time-Into-Your-Superpower
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4025520/big-red-bus-donate-blood-today/
DTSTAMP:20260122T110000
DTSTART:20260122T110000
DTEND:20260122T170000
LOCATION:UCF Memory Mall
SUMMARY:Big Red Bus - Donate Blood Today!
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4025520/big-red-bus-donate-blood-today/
DESCRIPTION:Help us maintain a safe and ready blood supply for cancer patients, trauma patients, or when unexpected tragedies occur. The OneBlood bus will park on Memory Mall near the Veterans Memorial.\n\nWalk-ups are welcomed, and appointments are appreciated!\nRegistration Link: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1722237\nRegistration Info: Save time - Schedule your appointment now!
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015935/spring-spa-welcome-back-mixer/
DTSTAMP:20260122T120000
DTSTART:20260122T120000
DTEND:20260122T140000
LOCATION:Downtown Campus: DPAC 446
SUMMARY:Spring SPA Welcome Back Mixer
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015935/spring-spa-welcome-back-mixer/
DESCRIPTION:The School of Public Administration invites you to kick off the Spring semester in a laid-back, welcoming space.\n\nDrop in to connect with classmates, relax, and enjoy complimentary food in our hospitality suite from noon-2 p.m. and 5-6 p.m.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3985308/master-of-nonprofit-management-virtual-open-house/
DTSTAMP:20260122T120000
DTSTART:20260122T120000
DTEND:20260122T130000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Master of Nonprofit Management Virtual Open House
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3985308/master-of-nonprofit-management-virtual-open-house/
DESCRIPTION:UCF's Master of Nonprofit Management (MNM) program's virtual open house is a great way for prospective students interested in the graduate nonprofit programs to learn more about the educational offerings, application process and the prospective experiences of students. Angela White-Jones, MNM program director, will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the MNM program, and we hope it leaves participants energized and ready to apply!\n\nVirtual Location URL: Zoom\nRegistration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=b258e7b7-4af3-4e46-9f43-4c4155dd25aa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4028396/master-of-nonprofit-management-virtual-open-house/
DTSTAMP:20260122T120000
DTSTART:20260122T120000
DTEND:20260122T130000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Master of Nonprofit Management Virtual Open House
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4028396/master-of-nonprofit-management-virtual-open-house/
DESCRIPTION:UCF's Master of Nonprofit Management Program's Virtual Open House is a great way for prospective students who are interested in the graduate nonprofit programs to hear more about the educational offerings, application process, and the prospective experiences of students. Dr. Angela White-Jones, MNM program director will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the MNM program and it will hopefully leave participants energized and ready to apply.\n\nVirtual Location URL: Zoom\nRegistration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=50807d34-f76a-4fec-967a-f3d8be37ce0c
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4087999/waddle-into-high-impact-practice-hip/
DTSTAMP:20260122T120000
DTSTART:20260122T120000
DTEND:20260122T130000
LOCATION:TCH 202
SUMMARY:CANCELED - Waddle into High-Impact Practice (HIP)
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4087999/waddle-into-high-impact-practice-hip/
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to get involved in a wide variety of opportunities like undergraduate research, studying abroad, internships, learning communities, graduate school preparations and more. Whether planning for graduate school or a career, High-Impact Practice experiences offer you a competitive edge by helping you blend what you're learning in the classroom with real-world experiences. \n\nLight snacks and refreshments provided. RSVP today to secure your spot!\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1876529/share_preview\nRegistration Info: Register through Handshake--go to Handshake Events tab and search for "Waddle into a High-Impact Practice" and select the proper date of the Waddle event you'd like to attend.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4028399/ucf-education-specialist-in-school-psychology-information-session/
DTSTAMP:20260122T133000
DTSTART:20260122T133000
DTEND:20260122T153000
LOCATION:Education Complex: 305
SUMMARY:UCF Education Specialist in School Psychology Information Session
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4028399/ucf-education-specialist-in-school-psychology-information-session/
DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about supporting children and adolescents' academic and mental well-being? Join us for an informative session about [UCF's Education Specialist in School Psychology](https://www.ucf.edu/degree/school-psychology-eds/) and discover how a career in school psychology can make a difference.\n\nDuring this session, you will:\n\n * Learn about the program's curriculum, internship requirements and licensure.\n * Meet with a program faculty member who will host the information session.\n * Learn about the application process, including deadlines and admission requirements.\n\n\n\nVisit the [program's website](https://ccie.ucf.edu/cesp/school-psychology/) for additional details about the Ed.S. in School Psychology. If you are unable to join the in-person information session, please email [Hendreck Joseph](mailto:hendreck.joseph@ucf.edu) to receive access to a previously recorded session.\nRegistration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=eb48783d-743f-49ae-b74d-6c5b2e4c5cca
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4016003/aligning-your-aa-degree-to-a-ucf-major-navigating-ucf-success-pathways/
DTSTAMP:20260122T140000
DTSTART:20260122T140000
DTEND:20260122T153000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Aligning Your A.A. Degree to a UCF Major: Navigating UCF Success Pathways
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4016003/aligning-your-aa-degree-to-a-ucf-major-navigating-ucf-success-pathways/
DESCRIPTION:Planning to transfer to UCF? Maximize your time at your state college by aligning your associate in arts (A.A.) degree with your intended UCF major from day one.\n\nIn 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 stay on track, and ensures you're "major ready" before transferring.\n\nWe'll cover:\n\n * Major Readiness: What it means, why it matters, and how to achieve it.\n\n * Using UCF Success Pathways: Step-by-step walkthrough to find the right pathway for your intended major and state college.\n\n * Additional Resources on becoming transfer ready, including checklists, support services, and tools to help you stay on track.\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://go.ucf.edu/4rfaZGu\nRegistration Link: https://go.ucf.edu/4rfaZGu
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4030258/get-started-moving-and-sharing-data-with-globus-and-access/
DTSTAMP:20260122T140000
DTSTART:20260122T140000
DTEND:20260122T150000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Get Started Moving and Sharing Data with Globus and ACCESS
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4030258/get-started-moving-and-sharing-data-with-globus-and-access/
DESCRIPTION:This is a high-level survey of the extensive research data management capabilities in Globus, aimed at researchers.The workshop will describe common use cases and demonstrate how to get started with data transfer and sharing using Globus and (NSF) ACCESS.\n\nClick on the registration link to register and receive the zoom link to attend the workshop: \nhttps://support.access-ci.org/events/8776?utm_source=constantcontact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Digest-011426\n\nPlease note: UCF has a Globus subscription for secure and reliable research data management across systems. Using Globus, you can transfer, share and discover data via a single interface.\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://uchicago.zoom.us/meeting/register/kGaVp-PmRyyfETxjYkk6ow#/registration\nRegistration Link: https://uchicago.zoom.us/meeting/register/kGaVp-PmRyyfETxjYkk6ow#/registration
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3995994/unconventional-paths-turning-your-story-into-your-superpower/
DTSTAMP:20260122T170000
DTSTART:20260122T170000
DTEND:20260122T180000
LOCATION:Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad
SUMMARY:Unconventional Paths: Turning Your Story Into Your Superpower
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3995994/unconventional-paths-turning-your-story-into-your-superpower/
DESCRIPTION:Join Orlando Poet Laureate, mental health therapist, and UCF alum Camara Gaither for a dynamic workshop for student innovators. Drawing from her nonlinear journey, Camara will guide students in embracing their own stories as a source of creativity and courage. Through writing prompts, group discussions, and hands-on exercises, participants will discover how to connect with their authenticity, align with their purpose, and bring bold, original ideas to life.\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/mNsyaCpkGnesp2Nyvf498C/Unconventional-Paths%253A-Turning-Your-Story-Into-Your-Superpower
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015944/spring-spa-welcome-back-mixer/
DTSTAMP:20260122T170000
DTSTART:20260122T170000
DTEND:20260122T180000
LOCATION:Downtown Campus: DPAC 446
SUMMARY:Spring SPA Welcome Back Mixer
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015944/spring-spa-welcome-back-mixer/
DESCRIPTION:The School of Public Administration invites you to kick off the Spring 2026 semester in a laid-back, welcoming space.\n\nDrop in to connect with classmates, relax, and enjoy complimentary food in our hospitality suite from noon-2 p.m. and 5-6: p.m.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015146/art-exhibit-between-learning-and-becoming/
DTSTAMP:20260122T180000
DTSTART:20260122T180000
DTEND:20260122T200000
LOCATION:601 W. Livingston St.: 5th floor lobby
SUMMARY:Art Exhibit - Between Learning and Becoming
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015146/art-exhibit-between-learning-and-becoming/
DESCRIPTION:The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown presents an exhibition showcasing the creative works of Valencia students, highlighting their artistic growth and diverse expressions across various mediums. Celebrating exploration and self-expression, the exhibition captures the transformation of learning into vision through painting, design, sculpture and digital media. Each piece reflects the evolving voices of emerging artists and the vibrant spirit of creativity at Valencia Downtown.\n\nThe exhibition will be open to the public from Jan. 22 to Feb. 13, and can be viewed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. \nLight refreshments and food will be served at the opening.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3979561/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans-ucf-art-gallery/
DTSTAMP:20260123T100000
DTSTART:20260123T100000
DTEND:20260123T170000
LOCATION:UCF Art Gallery
SUMMARY:Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans | UCF Art Gallery
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3979561/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans-ucf-art-gallery/
DESCRIPTION:Explore Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans at the [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) from Jan. 15 - Feb. 13. The gallery is open Mon. - Fri., 10am - 5pm, and all exhibits are free and open to the public. \n\nExhibition Statement: \n\nSince 2018, Amanda Leigh Evans has been collecting raw materials (photos, rocks, soils, pressings, and archival images) from Superfund sites she visits throughout the United States. A Superfund site is designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a polluted location that requires long-term cleanup of hazardous material contamination, and their collection is made with the utmost caution. \n\nApproximately 78 million people (roughly 24% of the U.S. population) live within 3 miles of a Superfund site, yet many are unaware of the dangers these sites pose. Invisible threats to human and ecological health are often not visually apparent when walking or driving past these sites. To live in the 21st Century is to reckon with our proximity and complicity with the ongoing creation of these sites. \n\nEvan's exhibition features ceramic sculpture, collected raw materials, large-format collage images, and research materials from several Superfund sites she has visited over the years. The project began when the artist discovered that her maternal family, which has chronic and neurological health issues, was raised on the Bunker Hill Mine Superfund Site in Northern Idaho, one of the nation's largest and most complex Superfund sites in the United States. \n\nTo learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans/)
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3943531/panel-do-major-events-provide-an-effective-platform-to-tackle-human-trafficking/
DTSTAMP:20260123T100000
DTSTART:20260123T100000
DTEND:20260123T120000
LOCATION:Virtual and Rosen College: Darden Auditorium, Room 101
SUMMARY:Panel: Do Major Events Provide an Effective Platform to Tackle Human Trafficking?
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3943531/panel-do-major-events-provide-an-effective-platform-to-tackle-human-trafficking/
DESCRIPTION:The panel is a robust conversation to include data, education, funding, service providers, AI and technology, and other perspectives from content experts in the field.\n\nThis panel is organized jointly by:\n\nMichael Duignan, professeur des universites, University of Paris 1: Pantheon-Sorbonne and Founder and Chair of the Centre for Events & Festivals (CEF),\n\nJessica Wickey Byrd, executive director of the University of Central Florida, Center for the study of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery\n\nTomas Lares, president and founder of United Abolitionists Inc. The panel is a robust conversation to include data, education, funding, service providers, AI and technology, and other perspectives from content experts in the field.\n\nTickets are FREE!\n\nSelect an in-person or virtual option.\n\nPanelists:\n\n 1. Alan Fyall - moderator\n 2. Alan Wilkett - law enforcement perspective\n 3. Jessica Wickey - education perspective\n 4. Olivia Littleton - lived experience perspective\n 5. Jodi Domangue - advocacy and support perspective\n 6. Sarah Mahoney - funding perspective\n 7. Noel Thomas - AI and technology perspective\n 8. Claudia Villa-Hughes - sports and human rights perspective\n\n\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/major-events-and-human-trafficking-tickets-1607428976339?aff=oddtdtcreator\nRegistration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/major-events-and-human-trafficking-tickets-1607428976339?aff=oddtdtcreator
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4000387/adult-first-aidcpraed-blended-learning/
DTSTAMP:20260123T100000
DTSTART:20260123T100000
DTEND:20260123T120000
LOCATION:RWC Wet Classroom
SUMMARY:Adult First Aid/CPR/AED - Blended Learning
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4000387/adult-first-aidcpraed-blended-learning/
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nEach participant who successfully completes the course will earn an American Red Cross certificate in Adult First Aid, CPR with AED. The certificate is valid for two years.\n\nTo register for this class please call 407-823-2408, or walk into the RWC administrative office between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and someone will assist you! \nRegistration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d852f400-9a57-40d7-9d72-b60cff4ad06c&semesterId=421e6710-c6e2-49d9-82a8-890f63091995
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4013256/critiques-and-career-express-virtual-pop-in/
DTSTAMP:20260123T110000
DTSTART:20260123T110000
DTEND:20260123T130000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Critiques and Career Express Virtual Pop-In
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4013256/critiques-and-career-express-virtual-pop-in/
DESCRIPTION:This spring semester, join Career Services virtually each Friday anytime between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (without appointment) for career questions and support. Simply go to [go.ucf.edu/CSpopin](https://go.ucf.edu/CSpopin) for the zoom registration. We will accept you into the Zoom once we have an available Career Counselor to assist you with your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, or quick career questions! \n\nVirtual Location URL: https://go.ucf.edu/CSpopin\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events\nRegistration Info: Search in Career Center events for Critiques and Career Express Pop-Ins!
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4000848/creol-spring-colloquium-mikhail-belkin-technical-university-of-munich/
DTSTAMP:20260123T110000
DTSTART:20260123T110000
DTEND:20260123T120000
LOCATION:Virtual and CREOL: CROL-103
SUMMARY:CREOL Spring Colloquium: Mikhail Belkin, Technical University of Munich
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4000848/creol-spring-colloquium-mikhail-belkin-technical-university-of-munich/
DESCRIPTION:Title: Nonlinear Intersubband Polaritonic Metasurfaces: from second-harmonic generation with beam shaping to widely-tunable THz sources\n\nAbstract: Quantum-engineered intersubband transitions in n-doped multiple-quantum-well heterostructures allow one to produce semiconductor films with very large nonlinear optical response. This nonlinear response can be further enhanced by processing semiconductor heterostructures as metasurfaces in which intersubband transitions are coupled to optical modes of the metasurface nanoresonators [1]. As a result, one can fabricate large area optically thin films that display second- and third-order nonlinear optical susceptibility values 4-7 orders of magnitude higher than that of traditional nonlinear optical crystals. Using these films, one can achieve efficient (0.1-1%) frequency mixing at moderate pumping intensities (10-100 kW/cm) without phase-matching constraints associated with bulk nonlinear optical crystals [2,3]. In this presentation, I will discuss our recent advancements with these metasurfaces, focusing on dynamic electrical phase control of the nonlinear optical response at the individual nanoresonator level [4,5] and on efficient continuous-wave terahertz generation with unprecedented tuning range of 1-11 THz via difference-frequency mixing [6]. \n \n [1] J. Lee et al., "Giant nonlinear response from plasmonic metasurfaces coupled to intersubband transitions," Nature 511, 65-69 (2014). \n [2] J. Lee et al., "Ultrathin second-harmonic metasurfaces with record-high nonlinear optical response," Adv. Opt. Mat. 4, 664-670 (2016). \n [3] D. Kim et al., "Efficient second-harmonic generation from dielectric inter-subband polaritonic metasurfaces coupled to lattice resonance," Nano Lett. 23, 9003-9010 (2023). \n [4] J. Yu et al., "Electrically tunable nonlinear polaritonic metasurface," Nat. Photon. 16, 72-78 (2022). \n [5] J. Yu et al., "Complex amplitude control of second harmonic generation using electrically tunable nonlinear polaritonic metasurfaces," under review (2025). \n [6] J. Krakofsky et al., "Generation of continuous-wave 1-11 THz radiation with intersubband polaritonic metasurfaces," under review (2025). \n \n\n\nAbout the Speaker: Mikhail A. Belkin is a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering of the Technical University of Munich and the head of the Chair for Semiconductor Technology at the Walter Schottky Institute of the Technical University of Munich. Previously, he was a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. His research interests are in the field of mid-infrared and THz optoelectronics, integrated photonics, nonlinear optics, and metamaterials. \n \nDr. Belkin received his Ph.D. degrees in Physics at the University of California at Berkeley in the group of Prof. Yuen-Ron Shen in 2004 and did his postdoctoral work at the group of Prof. Federico Capasso at Harvard University in 2004-2008. His recognitions include Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (2016), NSF CAREER Award (2012), DARPA Young Faculty Award (2012), and AFOSR Young Investigator Program Award (2009). Dr. Belkin is a Fellow of the IEEE, OSA and SPIE.\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/93248776246?from=addon
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4028503/ucf-executive-master-of-health-administration-info-session/
DTSTAMP:20260123T120000
DTSTART:20260123T120000
DTEND:20260123T130000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:UCF Executive Master of Health Administration Info Session
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4028503/ucf-executive-master-of-health-administration-info-session/
DESCRIPTION:Join faculty and staff from [UCF's School of Global Health Management and Informatics](https://ccie.ucf.edu/hmi/) to learn more about UCF's [Online Executive Master of Health Administration](https://www.ucf.edu/online/degree/executive-master-health-administration/).\n\nThe Executive MHA (eMHA) track is attractive to working healthcare professionals because of its online format, which allows students to earn an Executive MHA degree from any location and at times convenient to each student. Throughout the program, students enhance their leadership skills. \n\nLearn from leading experts and academics in the field of health administration.\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/portal/emha_webinars?id=79f49feb-6b68-4f47-8ad4-c2bea2d30036\nRegistration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/portal/emha_webinars?id=79f49feb-6b68-4f47-8ad4-c2bea2d30036
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4004130/meet-us-at-the-barre/
DTSTAMP:20260123T130000
DTSTART:20260123T130000
DTEND:20260123T140000
LOCATION:RWC Main: Terrace: 2nd Floor Terrace
SUMMARY:Meet Us at the Barre
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4004130/meet-us-at-the-barre/
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Barre class on the RWC Terrace! Barre is a beat-based muscular endurance class that incorporates pilates, ballet, and fitness concepts. Can't wait for you to meet us at the barre! No experience needed. Walk-ins are welcome.\nRegistration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=0735b6a5-f10b-49dc-a859-f641759d71e3\nRegistration Info: Registration Opens: January 16th
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4065320/quit-smokingvaping-now/
DTSTAMP:20260123T130000
DTSTART:20260123T130000
DTEND:20260123T140000
LOCATION:Health Center: Conference Room B (313)
SUMMARY:CANCELED - Quit Smoking/Vaping Now
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4065320/quit-smokingvaping-now/
DESCRIPTION:New year's resolution to quit smoking and/or vaping? We're here to help!\n\nThe FREE Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit.\n\nA well-trained, caring facilitator will provide you with proven methods to leave smoking and vaping behind with a personalized quit plan. Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), such as gum, patches, and lozenges, is offered to participants 18 years of age or older if medically appropriate. Experience the benefits of quitting alongside others who can relate to what you're going through. The program covers all forms of tobacco and more than doubles your chances of success! \n\nOpen to all UCF Students, faculty, and staff.\n\nPre-registration is required. To learn more and register, call 407.716.6392 or find the class on the [Online Group Quit calendar](https://ahectobacco.com/group-quit-calendar/) to sign up electronically. \nRegistration Link: https://ahectobacco.com/group-quit-calendar/\nRegistration Info: Select Orange County and follow the "sign up now" link for the corresponding date
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4033266/collective-bargaining-session-afscme/
DTSTAMP:20260123T153000
DTSTART:20260123T153000
DTEND:20260123T170000
LOCATION:University Tower: 203
SUMMARY:Collective Bargaining Session - AFSCME
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4033266/collective-bargaining-session-afscme/
DESCRIPTION:A collective bargaining session between the Board of Trustees and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees is currently scheduled on Jan. 23, 2026, 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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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4071963/open-water-scuba-certification/
DTSTAMP:20260123T170000
DTSTART:20260123T170000
DTEND:20260125T170000
LOCATION:Recreation and Wellness Center
SUMMARY:Open Water SCUBA Certification
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4071963/open-water-scuba-certification/
DESCRIPTION:About \n\nOutdoor Adventure is proud to partner with Ranger Rick's SCUBA Adventure, one of the most experienced scuba dive outfitters, for our entry-level NAUI SCUBA certification course. This course is available to students currently enrolled at UCF. \n\nUpon successful completion of this course and checkout dives, graduates are considered competent to engage in open-water diving activities without supervision, provided the diving activities and areas dived approximate those in training. No previous SCUBA experience is required; however, basic swimming skills are necessary to complete the course. \n\nCost \nThe total cost of the certification is $380, with $40 due at registration. The rest of the price is due the first weekend of the certification, paid to Ranger Rick SCUBA Adventures. If you pay by card, there is an additional $5 fee, bringing the total to $385. \n\nSchedule \n\nTo receive SCUBA certification, participants must complete two consecutive weekends of training. The first weekend includes classroom work and pool practice dives. Normally, the first weekend includes Friday night, all day Saturday and all day Sunday. For the second weekend, our instructor will pick either Saturday or Sunday to complete the Open Water Dives. \n\nCurrent Certification Dates: \n\n\n\n * January 2026 Certification \n\n\n * * January 23-25 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, First Check-Out Dive\n * February 1 - Second Check-Out Dive \n\n\n * February 2026 Certification \n\n\n * * February 20-22 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, First Check-Out Dive\n * March 1 - Second Check-Out Dive \n\n\n * April 2026 Certification \n\n\n * * April 3-5 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, First Check-Out Dive\n * April 12 -Second Check-Out Dive\n\n\n\n * May 2026 Certification\n * May 15-17 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, First Check-Out Dive \n * May 24 - Second Check-Out Dive\n\n\n\n \n\nOpen Water Dives \n\nDuring the second weekend of the certification, students can complete their open-water dives. These dives take place either at Devil's Den, Blue Grotto, KP Hole or Blue Heron Bridge. This is a full-day commitment. Transportation is not included. \n\nEquipment \n\nA SCUBA-quality mask, snorkel, wetsuit, fins and SCUBA booties are the student's responsibility to bring to all dive sessions. These pieces can be rented through the Outdoor Adventure Center and are included in the course fee. This equipment is subject to availability. All other equipment and materials are provided by Ranger Rick SCUBA Adventures. \n\nRegistration \n\nYou can now register and pay your deposit online [here!](https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=b447c8fc-c048-4a21-9aae-bc6fa4de4aba&semesterId=e779d5c4-726f-488e-b1f4-2f72e53e3d8e) You can also come into the Outdoor Adventure Center during open hours to register in person. \n\nImportant Links \n\n[Ranger Rick SCUBA](http://www.rangerrickscuba.com/) \n\n[Outdoor Adventure Center](../2970225/2319548/facilities/outdoor-adventure-center) \nRegistration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program?classificationId=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4022757/16th-annual-polaris-star-awards/
DTSTAMP:20260123T170000
DTSTART:20260123T170000
DTEND:20260123T210000
LOCATION:Rosen College: Darden Auditorium, Room 101
SUMMARY:16th Annual Polaris Star Awards
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4022757/16th-annual-polaris-star-awards/
DESCRIPTION:The 16th annual Polaris Star Award Ceremony and Reception is an annual event that brings together individuals, organizations, businesses and activists who are dedicated to combating human trafficking.\n\nThis prestigious award ceremony, hosted by United Abolitionists, Inc. and UCF's Center for the Study of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery, honors and recognizes the outstanding efforts and initiatives made in the fight against modern-day slavery and exploitation.\n\nThis year's ceremony will be held at the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, 9907 Universal Blvd, Orlando, Florida, on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The awards will be held in the Darden Auditorium, and the reception will be in the beautiful Rosen College Courtyard and the Disney Dining Room.\n\n * Parking, food and beverages are included in the ticket, including a tequila tasting during the reception.\n * Appetizers and beverages provided by our sponsors: Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), Valor (Centered on Military community), RNDC Associate Resource Group and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA)\n * A silent auction raising money to support survivors of human trafficking will be available throughout the reception, along with a fundraiser to create life-changing scholarships for survivors of human trafficking to study at UCF.\n * Dress code: Black tie\n\n\n\nSingle Ticket (Student and Non-Profit): $25\n\nSingle Ticket (Corporate and Others): $55\n\nTable for 10 (limited): $550 \n\nIMPORTANT:\n\nUCF Employees and Florida Tax Exempt Institutions , please register by sending an email to: [pauline.chang@ucf.edu](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/16th-annual-polaris-star-awards-tickets-1578834369099?aff=oddtdtcreator "mailto:pauline.chang@ucf.edu"). Non-UCF attendees seeking tax exemption will need to provide a copy of DR-14 Consumer's Certificate of Exemption. Do not register on Eventbrite.\n\nRefunds will only be processed if requests are received 10 days before the event date.\nRegistration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/16th-annual-polaris-star-awards-tickets-1578834369099?aff=erelpanelorg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4053835/art-exhibit-between-learning-and-becoming/
DTSTAMP:20260123T180000
DTSTART:20260123T180000
DTEND:20260123T200000
LOCATION:601 W. Livingston St.: 5th floor lobby
SUMMARY:Art Exhibit - Between Learning and Becoming
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4053835/art-exhibit-between-learning-and-becoming/
DESCRIPTION:The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown presents an exhibition showcasing the creative works of Valencia students, highlighting their artistic growth and diverse expressions across various mediums. Celebrating exploration and self-expression, the exhibition captures the transformation of learning into vision through painting, design, sculpture and digital media. Each piece reflects the evolving voices of emerging artists and the vibrant spirit of creativity at Valencia Downtown.\n\nThe exhibition will be open to the public from Jan. 22 to Feb. 13, and can be viewed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. \nLight refreshments and food will be served at the opening.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4004009/manatee-paddle-a/
DTSTAMP:20260124T061500
DTSTART:20260124T061500
DTEND:20260124T180000
LOCATION:Crystal River
SUMMARY:Manatee Paddle A
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4004009/manatee-paddle-a/
DESCRIPTION:Trip Information\n\n * Trip Date: Saturday, Jan. 24\n * Trip Location: Crystal River, FL\n * Trip Cost: $35\n * Registration Opens: Saturday, Jan.y 10 at noon\n * Registration Closes: Thursday, Jan. 22 at noon\n\n\n\nRegister for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the [UCF RWC Membership Portal website](https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProducts?classification=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22&category=ea528aa9-f493-4efb-b769-b1e686780cb3). All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.\n\nPre-Trip Date and Time: Thursday, Jan. 22 at 6 p.m.\n\nTrip Description: Come paddle the crystal-clear waters of one of Florida's most famous manatee habitats! Outdoor Adventure will guide you through winding springs and calm waterways where gentle manatees drift by in their winter refuge. With its turquoise water, thriving aquatic plants, and curious wildlife, Crystal River is the perfect place to spend a peaceful day on the water.\n\nTentative Itinerary (time and activities are subject to change): \n\n * 6:15 a.m. - Arrive at Outdoor Adventure Center and travel to Crystal River, FL\n * 8:30 a.m. - Arrive at kayak launch and prep for paddle\n * 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. - Paddle to springs and look for manatees!\n * 4 p.m.- Drive back to UCF\n * 6 p.m. - Arrive at UCF\n\n\n\nWhat's Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity (including kayaks, paddles, and PFDs), transportation to/from the activity, and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, and most are certified Wilderness First Responders.\n\nWhat's Not Included: Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal lunch/water/snacks. Meals are not provided. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting.\nRegistration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3974272/central-florida-saxfest/
DTSTAMP:20260124T080000
DTSTART:20260124T080000
DTEND:20260124T180000
LOCATION:Rehearsal Hall
SUMMARY:Central Florida SaxFest
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3974272/central-florida-saxfest/
DESCRIPTION:The UCF Saxophone studio welcomes all Saxophone players to a day of recitals, masterclasses and more. \n\n\nFree admission
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4033320/central-florida-fire-fest/
DTSTAMP:20260124T100000
DTSTART:20260124T100000
DTEND:20260124T150000
LOCATION:1350 Snow Hill Road
SUMMARY:Central Florida Fire Fest
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4033320/central-florida-fire-fest/
DESCRIPTION:Join the Florida Forest Service and cooperating agencies for the second annual Fire Fest. Learn about wildfires, the benefits of prescribed burning and the history of Smokey Bear.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4003965/holistic-and-strategic-thinking/
DTSTAMP:20260124T100000
DTSTART:20260124T100000
DTEND:20260124T120000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Holistic and Strategic Thinking
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4003965/holistic-and-strategic-thinking/
DESCRIPTION:This course will focus on how to:\n\n * Understand the importance of holistic thinking in strategic decision-making.\n * Develop the ability to integrate global perspectives and information for comprehensive problem-solving.\n * Apply strategic thinking to anticipate challenges and opportunities in the university environment.\n * Evaluate the impact of strategic agility on long-term organizational success.\n\n\n\nVirtual Location URL: Register in Workday. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.\nRegistration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/learning/offering/138a3d06fdd710011a7f207ba1cc0000?type=7c48590b5257100009485b7a25ae0068\nRegistration Info: Register in Workday. A Zoom link will be sent to those who register.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4005110/ucf-womens-basketball-vs-tcu/
DTSTAMP:20260124T140000
DTSTART:20260124T140000
DTEND:20260124T160000
LOCATION:Addition Financial Arena
SUMMARY:UCF Women's Basketball vs. TCU
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4005110/ucf-womens-basketball-vs-tcu/
DESCRIPTION:The UCF women's basketball team hosts TCU in Big 12 Conference Play at the Addition Financial Arena at 2 p.m. on Jan. 24. The matchup will air on ESPN+.\n\nFor more information, including tickets, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/womens-basketball](https://ucfknights.com/sports/womens-basketball).
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4053836/art-exhibit-between-learning-and-becoming/
DTSTAMP:20260124T180000
DTSTART:20260124T180000
DTEND:20260124T200000
LOCATION:601 W. Livingston St.: 5th floor lobby
SUMMARY:Art Exhibit - Between Learning and Becoming
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4053836/art-exhibit-between-learning-and-becoming/
DESCRIPTION:The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown presents an exhibition showcasing the creative works of Valencia students, highlighting their artistic growth and diverse expressions across various mediums. Celebrating exploration and self-expression, the exhibition captures the transformation of learning into vision through painting, design, sculpture and digital media. Each piece reflects the evolving voices of emerging artists and the vibrant spirit of creativity at Valencia Downtown.\n\nThe exhibition will be open to the public from Jan. 22 to Feb. 13, and can be viewed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. \nLight refreshments and food will be served at the opening.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4004013/manatee-paddle-b/
DTSTAMP:20260125T061500
DTSTART:20260125T061500
DTEND:20260125T180000
LOCATION:Crystal River
SUMMARY:Manatee Paddle B
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4004013/manatee-paddle-b/
DESCRIPTION:Trip Information\n\n * Trip Date: Sunday, Jan. 25\n * Trip Location: Crystal River, FL\n * Trip Cost: $35\n * Registration Opens: Sunday, Jan. 11 at 1noon\n * Registration Closes: Thursday, Jan. 22 at noon\n\n\n\nRegister for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the [UCF RWC Membership Portal website](https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProducts?classification=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22&category=ea528aa9-f493-4efb-b769-b1e686780cb3). All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.\n\nPre-Trip Date and Time: Thursday, January 22 at 6:30 PM\n\nTrip Description: Come paddle the crystal-clear waters of one of Florida's most famous manatee habitats! Outdoor Adventure will guide you through winding springs and calm waterways where gentle manatees drift by in their winter refuge. With its turquoise water, thriving aquatic plants, and curious wildlife, Crystal River is the perfect place to spend a peaceful day on the water. \n\nTentative Itinerary (time and activities are subject to change): \n\n * 6:15 a.m. - Arrive at Outdoor Adventure Center and travel to Crystal River, FL\n * 8:30 a.m. - Arrive at kayak launch and prep for paddle\n * 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. - Paddle to springs and look for manatees!\n * 4 p.m. - Drive back to UCF\n * 6 p.m. - Arrive at UCF\n\n\n\nWhat's Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity (including kayaks, paddles, and PFDs), transportation to/from the activity, and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, and most are certified Wilderness First Responders.\n\nWhat's Not Included: Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal lunch/water/snacks. Meals are not provided. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting.\nRegistration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3992003/ucf-vocal-solo-mpa-preparation-and-college-audition-masterclass/
DTSTAMP:20260125T133000
DTSTART:20260125T133000
DTEND:20260125T173000
LOCATION:Rehearsal Hall
SUMMARY:UCF Vocal Solo MPA Preparation and College Audition Masterclass
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3992003/ucf-vocal-solo-mpa-preparation-and-college-audition-masterclass/
DESCRIPTION:Students will work with UCF Voice faculty and receive feedback and advice for Solo MPA and College Audition Preparations. The event is free and open to any high school voice student.\n\nFree admission. Please register by January 22, 2026. \nRegistration Link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=FS-TuzjvukKR_PPFnV3R8SgNCA2eCKBKunKxuv0KFLZUMzVFQ0lKRVg1MFo3U1FYUUtKM1NTNlBIOC4u&route=shorturl\nRegistration Info: Free registration. Please register by January 22, 2026.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4053837/art-exhibit-between-learning-and-becoming/
DTSTAMP:20260125T180000
DTSTART:20260125T180000
DTEND:20260125T200000
LOCATION:601 W. Livingston St.: 5th floor lobby
SUMMARY:Art Exhibit - Between Learning and Becoming
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4053837/art-exhibit-between-learning-and-becoming/
DESCRIPTION:The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown presents an exhibition showcasing the creative works of Valencia students, highlighting their artistic growth and diverse expressions across various mediums. Celebrating exploration and self-expression, the exhibition captures the transformation of learning into vision through painting, design, sculpture and digital media. Each piece reflects the evolving voices of emerging artists and the vibrant spirit of creativity at Valencia Downtown.\n\nThe exhibition will be open to the public from Jan. 22 to Feb. 13, and can be viewed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. \nLight refreshments and food will be served at the opening.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015862/women-on-weights/
DTSTAMP:20260126T080000
DTSTART:20260126T080000
DTEND:20260126T090000
LOCATION:Main RWC
SUMMARY:Women on Weights
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015862/women-on-weights/
DESCRIPTION:A strength training program led and designed by Certified Personal Trainers. Whether you're new to lifting or looking to build confidence in the gym, this program is tailored to help you develop the strength, skills and knowledge to lift with confidence. This is open to any students and members.\n\nThis small group training will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m., from Jan. 26 to March 4.\nRegistration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=1c88f0b0-e4eb-4ac4-827e-93be2c5439f9\nRegistration Info: Registration Opens: January 12th. Registration Closes: January 28th.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3979562/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans-ucf-art-gallery/
DTSTAMP:20260126T100000
DTSTART:20260126T100000
DTEND:20260126T170000
LOCATION:UCF Art Gallery
SUMMARY:Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans | UCF Art Gallery
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3979562/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans-ucf-art-gallery/
DESCRIPTION:Explore Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans at the [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) from Jan. 15 - Feb. 13. The gallery is open Mon. - Fri., 10am - 5pm, and all exhibits are free and open to the public. \n\nExhibition Statement: \n\nSince 2018, Amanda Leigh Evans has been collecting raw materials (photos, rocks, soils, pressings, and archival images) from Superfund sites she visits throughout the United States. A Superfund site is designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a polluted location that requires long-term cleanup of hazardous material contamination, and their collection is made with the utmost caution. \n\nApproximately 78 million people (roughly 24% of the U.S. population) live within 3 miles of a Superfund site, yet many are unaware of the dangers these sites pose. Invisible threats to human and ecological health are often not visually apparent when walking or driving past these sites. To live in the 21st Century is to reckon with our proximity and complicity with the ongoing creation of these sites. \n\nEvan's exhibition features ceramic sculpture, collected raw materials, large-format collage images, and research materials from several Superfund sites she has visited over the years. The project began when the artist discovered that her maternal family, which has chronic and neurological health issues, was raised on the Bunker Hill Mine Superfund Site in Northern Idaho, one of the nation's largest and most complex Superfund sites in the United States. \n\nTo learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans/)
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3996102/summer-research-funding/
DTSTAMP:20260126T100000
DTSTART:20260126T100000
DTEND:20260126T110000
LOCATION:Virtual and Dixon Career Center: DCC 121
SUMMARY:Summer Research Funding
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3996102/summer-research-funding/
DESCRIPTION:Come explore opportunities to engage in research around the United States and the world! \n\nThere are opportunities to engage in research at other universities and research institutions (e.g., the National Institute of Health). Previous UCF undergraduates have spent the summer all around the country including Harvard, Yale, Ohio State, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Pennsylvania. This workshop will also go over opportunities for summer research at UCF like the [Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF).](http://our.ucf.edu/opportunities/summerfellowship.php)\n\nQuestions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ ucf.edu) \n\nVirtual Location URL: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1872523
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4033910/fulbright-scholar-program-lecture/
DTSTAMP:20260126T100000
DTSTART:20260126T100000
DTEND:20260126T104500
LOCATION:Teaching Academy: 102
SUMMARY:Fulbright Scholar Program Lecture
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4033910/fulbright-scholar-program-lecture/
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Fulbright Scholar talk exploring Indonesia's Merdeka Belajar reform and what it teaches us about improving education systems.\n\nSpeaker: \nAnindito Aditomo \- University of Surabaya; Center for Education and Policy Studies, Indonesia\n\nLecture Title: \nStrengthening Systems Coherence to Improve Learning: The Case of Indonesia's Merdeka Belajar Reform\n\nAbstract: \nDespite expanded access to primary education, learning outcomes in many low- and middle-income countries remain low, reflecting education systems that prioritize compliance and administration over learning. Reforms often fail because they do not realign the accountability structures shaping school and teacher behavior. This study analyzes Indonesia's Merdeka Belajar reform as a systemic attempt to address this problem, using the RISE Systems Coherence Framework. The reform strengthened coherence within the state-provider accountability relationship but achieved more limited alignment across political, managerial and voice dimensions, largely improving information while leaving other elements misaligned. This partial coherence led to wide variation in school implementation and learning outcomes. The study underscores both the promise and the limits of strengthening systems coherence for learning in large, decentralized education systems.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4033911/fulbright-scholar-program-lecture/
DTSTAMP:20260126T104500
DTSTART:20260126T104500
DTEND:20260126T113000
LOCATION:Teaching Academy: 102
SUMMARY:Fulbright Scholar Program Lecture
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4033911/fulbright-scholar-program-lecture/
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Fulbright Scholar lecture exploring what Indonesia's Merdeka Belajar reform reveals about curriculum change and learning.\n\nSpeaker: \nAnindito Aditomo \- University of Surabaya; Center for Education and Policy Studies, Indonesia\n\nLecture Title: \nCan Curriculum Reform in a Low-Performing, Decentralized Education System Improve Student Learning? Evidence from a National School Panel in Indonesia \n\n\nAbstract: \nThis study examines Indonesia's Merdeka Belajar reform using a difference-in-differences design and data from 27,032 primary schools to compare literacy and numeracy gains between early and later adopters of the new curriculum. Early adopters experienced significantly larger gains in literacy (0.22 SD) and numeracy (0.29 SD). Effects were stronger in rural than urban schools, narrowing rural-urban learning gaps, while numeracy gains were not significant in lower-SES schools. Overall, the findings suggest that curriculum reform can lead to meaningful learning gains, though equity challenges remain. \n
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4025562/big-red-bus-donate-blood-today/
DTSTAMP:20260126T110000
DTSTART:20260126T110000
DTEND:20260126T170000
LOCATION:UCF Memory Mall
SUMMARY:Big Red Bus - Donate Blood Today!
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4025562/big-red-bus-donate-blood-today/
DESCRIPTION:Help us maintain a safe and ready blood supply for cancer patients, trauma patients, or when unexpected tragedies occur. The OneBlood bus will park on Memory Mall near the Veterans Memorial.\n\nWalk-ups are welcomed, and appointments are appreciated!\nRegistration Link: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1721938\nRegistration Info: Save time - Schedule your appointment now!
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4031460/knights-in-focus-workshop/
DTSTAMP:20260126T130000
DTSTART:20260126T130000
DTEND:20260126T140000
LOCATION:Graduate Student Center Presentation Room: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 208
SUMMARY:Knights in Focus Workshop
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4031460/knights-in-focus-workshop/
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help you prepare a strong submission for the Knights in Focus video competition. We will share tips for developing your message, improving delivery and creating high-quality videos. Light refreshments will be served.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4034194/colloquium-by-professor-annalisa-calini-college-of-charleston/
DTSTAMP:20260126T153000
DTSTART:20260126T153000
DTEND:20260126T163000
LOCATION:MSB 318: Mathematical Sciences Building, Room 318
SUMMARY:Colloquium by Professor Annalisa Calini, College of Charleston
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4034194/colloquium-by-professor-annalisa-calini-college-of-charleston/
DESCRIPTION:The [School of Data, Mathematical, and Statistical Sciences](https://sciences.ucf.edu/sdmss/) (SDMSS) [Colloquium series](https://sciences.ucf.edu/math/colloquium/) offers a platform for research scholars, faculty, students, and industry experts to share and exchange ideas, fostering discussion and networking across mathematics, statistics, and data science.\n\nProfessor [Annalisa Calini](https://charleston.edu/math/faculty-staff/faculty/calini-annalisa.php) from College of Charleston will speak at this week's colloquium on "Soliton equations and geometric flows for Legendrian and transverse curves in the 3-sphere."\n\nAbstract:\n\nI will begin with two canonical examples of integrable geometric flows for curves--the vortex filament flow in Euclidean geometry and the NLS equation, and Pinkall's flow in centro-affine geometry and the KdV equation--highlighting the role of moving frames in integrability.\n\nIn the rest of the talk, I will focus on Legendrian and transverse curves in the 3-sphere endowed with the standard contact structure, and describe how a well-known integrable model of short wave-long wave interaction arises from a simple geometric flow on transverse curves.\n\nThis talk is based on recent work with Tom Ivey (College of Charleston) and a long-standing collaboration with Emilio Musso (Politecnico di Torino, Italy).\n\nSpeaker Bio: Annalisa Calini received her Laurea in Physics from the Uni- versity of Milano, Italy, and her Ph.D. in applied mathematics from the University of Arizona. She is a Professor of Mathematics at the College of Charleston, where she has served on the faculty for many years. She has held appointments as Program Officer in Applied Mathematics at the National Science Foundation and currently serves as Deputy Editor of Studies in Applied Mathematics.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4053838/art-exhibit-between-learning-and-becoming/
DTSTAMP:20260126T180000
DTSTART:20260126T180000
DTEND:20260126T200000
LOCATION:601 W. Livingston St.: 5th floor lobby
SUMMARY:Art Exhibit - Between Learning and Becoming
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4053838/art-exhibit-between-learning-and-becoming/
DESCRIPTION:The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown presents an exhibition showcasing the creative works of Valencia students, highlighting their artistic growth and diverse expressions across various mediums. Celebrating exploration and self-expression, the exhibition captures the transformation of learning into vision through painting, design, sculpture and digital media. Each piece reflects the evolving voices of emerging artists and the vibrant spirit of creativity at Valencia Downtown.\n\nThe exhibition will be open to the public from Jan. 22 to Feb. 13, and can be viewed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. \nLight refreshments and food will be served at the opening.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4028101/cab-presents-speakeasy-knight/
DTSTAMP:20260126T190000
DTSTART:20260126T190000
DTEND:20260126T220000
LOCATION:Student Union: Cape Florida Ballroom
SUMMARY:CAB Presents: Speakeasy Knight
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4028101/cab-presents-speakeasy-knight/
DESCRIPTION: Join us for a night of poker, blackjack, roulette, mocktails and more.\n\nEnjoy live music from UCF jazz musicians and learn some new moves with a swing-dance lesson from the @ballroomknights!\n\nKeep it hush, slip in quietly, and don't forget -- the secret passcode is "Is this the Cabbie detour?"\n\nDISCLAIMER: None of the card games involve real gambling or real money.\n\nDate: Monday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. \nLocation: Cape Florida Ballroom
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4097824/smart-recovery/
DTSTAMP:20260126T190000
DTSTART:20260126T190000
DTEND:20260126T200000
LOCATION:Student Union 313: Admin: 313
SUMMARY:SMART Recovery
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4097824/smart-recovery/
DESCRIPTION:This group meets every Monday, excluding campus closures/holidays.\n\nMeeting is OPEN to all UCF students, faculty, staff, and community members.\n\nSelf Management And Recovery Training (SMART Recovery) is an evidenced-informed recovery method grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), that supports people with substance dependencies or problem behaviors to:\n\n 1. Build and maintain motivation\n 2. Cope with urges and cravings\n 3. Manage thoughts, feelings and behaviors\n 4. Live a balanced life\n\n\n\nSMART Recovery focuses on the addictive behaviors, not the substance - meaning they are suitable for any problematic or addictive behavior - including but not limited to alcohol, drugs, gambling, tobacco, as well as eating disorders.\n\nFor more information about this meeting format visit . For more UCF Recovery resources, visit [our website](https://studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/).
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3979563/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans-ucf-art-gallery/
DTSTAMP:20260127T100000
DTSTART:20260127T100000
DTEND:20260127T170000
LOCATION:UCF Art Gallery
SUMMARY:Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans | UCF Art Gallery
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3979563/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans-ucf-art-gallery/
DESCRIPTION:Explore Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans at the [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) from Jan. 15 - Feb. 13. The gallery is open Mon. - Fri., 10am - 5pm, and all exhibits are free and open to the public. \n\nExhibition Statement: \n\nSince 2018, Amanda Leigh Evans has been collecting raw materials (photos, rocks, soils, pressings, and archival images) from Superfund sites she visits throughout the United States. A Superfund site is designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a polluted location that requires long-term cleanup of hazardous material contamination, and their collection is made with the utmost caution. \n\nApproximately 78 million people (roughly 24% of the U.S. population) live within 3 miles of a Superfund site, yet many are unaware of the dangers these sites pose. Invisible threats to human and ecological health are often not visually apparent when walking or driving past these sites. To live in the 21st Century is to reckon with our proximity and complicity with the ongoing creation of these sites. \n\nEvan's exhibition features ceramic sculpture, collected raw materials, large-format collage images, and research materials from several Superfund sites she has visited over the years. The project began when the artist discovered that her maternal family, which has chronic and neurological health issues, was raised on the Bunker Hill Mine Superfund Site in Northern Idaho, one of the nation's largest and most complex Superfund sites in the United States. \n\nTo learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans/)
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4000205/study-abroad-fair/
DTSTAMP:20260127T100000
DTSTART:20260127T100000
DTEND:20260127T140000
LOCATION:Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218)
SUMMARY:Study Abroad Fair
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4000205/study-abroad-fair/
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Study Abroad Fair to explore global programs, meet faculty leaders and program coordinators, and discover destinations that match your academic goals. Ask questions, get inspired, and find the program that's the perfect fit for you.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3995695/dnp-nurse-executive-information-session/
DTSTAMP:20260127T110000
DTSTART:20260127T110000
DTEND:20260127T120000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:DNP Nurse Executive Information Session
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3995695/dnp-nurse-executive-information-session/
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a DNP Nurse Executive Information Session. \n\nWe'll provide a brief overview of the track, and then a deep dive into navigating the application and admissions process with confidence. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions and clarify requirements from supporting documents to application deadlines. \n\nThis is an opportunity to get clear, accurate answers in a relaxed and supportive setting. \n\nWe hope to see you there.\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/99019990466\nRegistration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/dnp12726
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3996394/bachelors-in-nursing-online-information-session-bsn-degree/
DTSTAMP:20260127T130000
DTSTART:20260127T130000
DTEND:20260127T141500
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Bachelor's in Nursing Online Information Session, BSN Degree
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3996394/bachelors-in-nursing-online-information-session-bsn-degree/
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Doctor Phillips Nursing Pavilion in Lake Nona for an information session on the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree at UCF and learn about the unique admission requirements for each BSN program track. In this interactive information session, ask questions and find out what you need to know to successfully prepare your BSN program application.\n\nFollowing the presentation, we will give a brief tour of the Doctor Phillips Nursing Pavilion so you can view the state-of-the-art labs and simulation spaces that foster innovation and enhance nursing education for Knight Nurses.\n\nUCF's BSN Information Sessions are designed to help prospective BSN students understand the process and steps for applying to UCF's limited-access, upper-division BSN programs, which include the traditional, second degree and concurrent options. The online RN to BSN option will also be discussed. Attendees will learn about unique application requirements to practice and learn in clinical sites, prerequisite courses and grade requirements and other helpful information. This information session is open to anyone interested in applying to UCF College of Nursing's BSN program.\n\nAttendance is not required of applicants, but it is encouraged. Attendees should plan to arrive early and stay for the entire presentation, which will last about one hour, followed by a question-and-answer session. There will be limited availability for one-on-one advising after the session.\n\nBSN program options:\n\n * Traditional BSN is offered at three UCF campuses: Cocoa, Daytona Beach and Orlando.\n * Second Degree BSN is only offered at UCF Orlando and is designed for students who have a bachelor's degree or higher in a non-nursing discipline.\n * Concurrent ASN to BSN is offered at UCF Altamonte Springs (SSC) and UCF Valencia West, with on-campus classes, and then transitions online for the last one to two semesters after passing the NCLEX-RN.\n * Florida College System Concurrent ASN to BSN is offered online to students who have completed their first semester of an ASN program at any Florida College System program.\n * RN to BSN is offered online for licensed RNs who aim to advance their education with a BSN degree.\n\n\n\nThank you, and we look forward to chatting with you.\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://calendly.com/ucf-college-of-nursing/bsn-info-session\nRegistration Link: https://calendly.com/ucf-college-of-nursing/bsn-info-session\nRegistration Info: Please register through Calendly. Once you register, you will receive an email with the meeting instructions.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4000388/adult-first-aidcpraed-blended-learning/
DTSTAMP:20260127T140000
DTSTART:20260127T140000
DTEND:20260127T160000
LOCATION:RWC Wet Classroom
SUMMARY:Adult First Aid/CPR/AED - Blended Learning
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4000388/adult-first-aidcpraed-blended-learning/
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nEach participant who successfully completes the course will earn an American Red Cross certificate in Adult First Aid, CPR with AED. The certificate is valid for two years.\n\nTo register for this class please call 407-823-2408, or walk into the RWC administrative office between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and someone will assist you! \nRegistration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d852f400-9a57-40d7-9d72-b60cff4ad06c&semesterId=421e6710-c6e2-49d9-82a8-890f63091995
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4001709/critiques-and-career-express-drop-in-in-person/
DTSTAMP:20260127T140000
DTSTART:20260127T140000
DTEND:20260127T160000
LOCATION:Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center DCC 115: DCC 115
SUMMARY:Critiques and Career Express Drop-In (In-Person)
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4001709/critiques-and-career-express-drop-in-in-person/
DESCRIPTION:You don't need to make an appointment; just come to the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center.\n\n * Tuesdays: 2-4 p.m.\n * Wednesdays: 12-2 p.m.\n\n\n\nCheck in on the first floor, and you'll be directed to meet with a Career Peer Advisor for assistance with your resume, cover letter or Handshake profile. Or let us know if you have any quick career questions!\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4034439/introduction-to-gcp-agent-development-kit-adk/
DTSTAMP:20260127T140000
DTSTART:20260127T140000
DTEND:20260127T160000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Introduction to GCP Agent Development Kit (ADK)
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4034439/introduction-to-gcp-agent-development-kit-adk/
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop we will look at Agent Development Kit (ADK) a framework to a framework for building, deploying, and managing AI agents, making agent development feel like standard software development with tools for multi-agent systems, memory, and debugging. In this workshop we will get started with ADK, build simple agents with tools and deploy agents on AgentEngine (to serverless runtime on GCP). After this workshop you will become familiar with ease of creating agents, and adopt agents rapidly.\n\nAgenda: \n1\. Introduction to ADK \n2\. Lab 1 \n3\. Homework: We will go through one lab, and give 2 more labs as homework.\n\nLinks: \nADK: https://google.github.io/adk-docs/ \nAgent engine: https://docs.cloud.google.com/agent-builder/agent-engine/overview\n\nPresented by [Pratap Ramamurthy](https://rci.research.ucf.edu/events/fall-2024-workshops-speakers/#pratap-ramamurthy)\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3rtmKTCNeuE10bQ\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3rtmKTCNeuE10bQ
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4033623/ucf-transfer-application/
DTSTAMP:20260127T140000
DTSTART:20260127T140000
DTEND:20260127T153000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:UCF Transfer Application
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4033623/ucf-transfer-application/
DESCRIPTION:Ready to apply to UCF? Need assistance with completing the UCF application? \n\nJoin UCF Connect for the virtual UCF Application workshop.\n\nRemember, the deadline to apply for:\n\n * Summer is March 1\n * Fall is July 1\n * Spring is Nov. 1 \n\n\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/yjwwDaIuQVWxMoxzKF0hJA\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/yjwwDaIuQVWxMoxzKF0hJA
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4016065/from-idea-to-scale-what-it-really-takes-to-build-and-grow-a-startup/
DTSTAMP:20260127T150000
DTSTART:20260127T150000
DTEND:20260127T160000
LOCATION:Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad
SUMMARY:From Idea to Scale: What It Really Takes to Build and Grow a Startup
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4016065/from-idea-to-scale-what-it-really-takes-to-build-and-grow-a-startup/
DESCRIPTION:Jason Quintana is a startup executive who helped scale a high-growth technology company from 15 employees to over 300 globally with $100 Million in funding and is also the founder of his own emerging startup. In this session, Jason will break down what it actually takes to go from idea to scale--sharing real-world lessons on execution, growth, and the mistakes founders make when turning concepts into operating businesses\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/K7CLsDnT5WNnhkWJETauq9/From-Idea-to-Scale%253A-What-It-Really-Takes-to-Build-and-Grow-a-Startup
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4031258/study-spanish-in-barcelona-summer-2026-join-a-virtual-info-session-to-learn-more/
DTSTAMP:20260127T170000
DTSTART:20260127T170000
DTEND:20260127T180000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Study Spanish in Barcelona - Summer 2026 Join a Virtual Info Session to Learn More
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4031258/study-spanish-in-barcelona-summer-2026-join-a-virtual-info-session-to-learn-more/
DESCRIPTION:Interested in taking your Spanish to the next level while experiencing one of Europe's most vibrant cities? These virtual sessions will introduce students to SPN 1121: Elementary Spanish Language and Civilization II, offered at the UCF Barcelona Center this summer.\n\nParticipants will meet on Zoom with Spanish Instructor Carolina Salazar to learn about the course structure, program benefits, cultural activities, and how studying abroad can enrich their understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures.\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/k-VlzU28SSCrnXHJz3hzbg
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4053839/art-exhibit-between-learning-and-becoming/
DTSTAMP:20260127T180000
DTSTART:20260127T180000
DTEND:20260127T200000
LOCATION:601 W. Livingston St.: 5th floor lobby
SUMMARY:Art Exhibit - Between Learning and Becoming
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4053839/art-exhibit-between-learning-and-becoming/
DESCRIPTION:The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown presents an exhibition showcasing the creative works of Valencia students, highlighting their artistic growth and diverse expressions across various mediums. Celebrating exploration and self-expression, the exhibition captures the transformation of learning into vision through painting, design, sculpture and digital media. Each piece reflects the evolving voices of emerging artists and the vibrant spirit of creativity at Valencia Downtown.\n\nThe exhibition will be open to the public from Jan. 22 to Feb. 13, and can be viewed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. \nLight refreshments and food will be served at the opening.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4004482/ucf-mens-basketball-vs-arizona-state/
DTSTAMP:20260127T190000
DTSTART:20260127T190000
DTEND:20260127T213000
LOCATION:Addition Financial Arena
SUMMARY:UCF Men's Basketball vs. Arizona State
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4004482/ucf-mens-basketball-vs-arizona-state/
DESCRIPTION:The UCF men's basketball team hosts Arizona State in Big 12 Conference play at the Addition Financial Arena at 7 p.m. on Jan. 27. The matchup will air on ESPN+.\n\nFor more information, including tickets, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/mens-basketball](https://ucfknights.com/sports/mens-basketball).
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4097796/alcoholics-anonymous/
DTSTAMP:20260127T190000
DTSTART:20260127T190000
DTEND:20260127T200000
LOCATION:Student Union 313: Admin: 313
SUMMARY:Alcoholics Anonymous
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4097796/alcoholics-anonymous/
DESCRIPTION:This group meets every Tuesday excluding campus closures/holidays.\n\nALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.\n\nFor more information about this meeting visit [studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/](https://studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/) or call the AA 24-Hr Helpline at [(407) 260-5408](tel:4072605408)
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3992009/guest-artist-now-ensemble/
DTSTAMP:20260127T193000
DTSTART:20260127T193000
DTEND:20260127T210000
LOCATION:PAC-Music: M150
SUMMARY:Guest Artist: NOW Ensemble
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3992009/guest-artist-now-ensemble/
DESCRIPTION:NOW Ensemble returns to the UCF campus for an intimate recital in PAC-Music, 150. NOW Ensemble comprises a dynamic group of performers and composers dedicated to making new chamber music for the 21st century.\n\nWith a unique instrumentation of flute, clarinet, electric guitar, double bass, and piano, the ensemble brings a fresh sound and a new perspective to the classical tradition, infused with the musical influences that reflect the diverse backgrounds of its members. NOW Ensemble has brought some of the most exciting composers of their generation to national and international recognition.\n\nFree admission. No registration required. \n \n[Read more about NOW Ensemble](https://www.nowensemble.com/about)
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4010270/jazz-chamber-concert/
DTSTAMP:20260127T200000
DTSTART:20260127T200000
DTEND:20260127T213000
LOCATION:Rehearsal Hall: Auditorium
SUMMARY:Jazz Chamber Concert
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4010270/jazz-chamber-concert/
DESCRIPTION:UCF's two jazz chamber groups will perform an intimate repertoire combining musicianship and improvisation. These musicians, led by Jeff Rupert, frequently perform around Central Florida, bringing the best of jazz music to audiences throughout the community.\n\nFree event. No registration required.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3979564/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans-ucf-art-gallery/
DTSTAMP:20260128T100000
DTSTART:20260128T100000
DTEND:20260128T170000
LOCATION:UCF Art Gallery
SUMMARY:Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans | UCF Art Gallery
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3979564/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans-ucf-art-gallery/
DESCRIPTION:Explore Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans at the [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) from Jan. 15 - Feb. 13. The gallery is open Mon. - Fri., 10am - 5pm, and all exhibits are free and open to the public. \n\nExhibition Statement: \n\nSince 2018, Amanda Leigh Evans has been collecting raw materials (photos, rocks, soils, pressings, and archival images) from Superfund sites she visits throughout the United States. A Superfund site is designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a polluted location that requires long-term cleanup of hazardous material contamination, and their collection is made with the utmost caution. \n\nApproximately 78 million people (roughly 24% of the U.S. population) live within 3 miles of a Superfund site, yet many are unaware of the dangers these sites pose. Invisible threats to human and ecological health are often not visually apparent when walking or driving past these sites. To live in the 21st Century is to reckon with our proximity and complicity with the ongoing creation of these sites. \n\nEvan's exhibition features ceramic sculpture, collected raw materials, large-format collage images, and research materials from several Superfund sites she has visited over the years. The project began when the artist discovered that her maternal family, which has chronic and neurological health issues, was raised on the Bunker Hill Mine Superfund Site in Northern Idaho, one of the nation's largest and most complex Superfund sites in the United States. \n\nTo learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans/)
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4034202/education-memory-and-the-making-of-an-inclusive-society/
DTSTAMP:20260128T100000
DTSTART:20260128T100000
DTEND:20260128T113000
LOCATION:ED 305
SUMMARY:Education, Memory, and the Making of an Inclusive Society
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4034202/education-memory-and-the-making-of-an-inclusive-society/
DESCRIPTION:How do societies decide what--and who--they remember? \nAnd how can education confront painful histories while building a more \ninclusive future? Dr. Michal Vanek brings international expertise in heritage preservation, \nmuseum studies, and public history to this timely lecture.\n\n \nTrained in UNESCO World Heritage Studies and holding a PhD in Museum \nStudies, Dr. Vanek has worked at the forefront of cultural memory--from \nUNESCO World Heritage nominations to directing one of Central Europe's \nleading Jewish museums. \n\n \nIn this lecture, Dr. Vanek explores: \n• Education as the foundation of tolerance and inclusion \n• Museums as active spaces for dialogue, ethics, and democracy \n• Confronting difficult national histories and historical trauma \n• Presenting minorities not as footnotes, but as central to shared society \nThis talk offers powerful insights into how museums--and educators--can \nshape how societies remember, reckon, and live together.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015610/teaching-with-video-a-faculty-guide-to-zoom-and-panopto/
DTSTAMP:20260128T100000
DTSTART:20260128T100000
DTEND:20260128T110000
LOCATION:Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201
SUMMARY:Teaching with Video: A Faculty Guide to Zoom and Panopto
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015610/teaching-with-video-a-faculty-guide-to-zoom-and-panopto/
DESCRIPTION:This 60-minute workshop gives faculty a clear, practical overview of Zoom and Panopto for creating course videos. Learn how to choose the right tool, set up recordings, avoid common mistakes, upload or edit videos, add captions and review analytics when sharing content in Webcourses@UCF. We'll walk through essential Zoom settings, Panopto's editing features, and simple workflows that save time and reduce tech frustration.\n\nThis workshop is limited to faculty only. \nRegistration Link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21423896&appointmentType=85952610
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4025729/big-red-bus-donate-blood-today/
DTSTAMP:20260128T110000
DTSTART:20260128T110000
DTEND:20260128T170000
LOCATION:UCF Memory Mall
SUMMARY:Big Red Bus - Donate Blood Today!
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4025729/big-red-bus-donate-blood-today/
DESCRIPTION:Help us maintain a safe and ready blood supply for cancer patients, trauma patients, or when unexpected tragedies occur. The OneBlood bus will park on Memory Mall near the Veterans Memorial.\n\nWalk-ups are welcomed, and appointments are appreciated!\nRegistration Link: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1721951\nRegistration Info: Save time - Schedule your appointment now!
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3995689/knights-take-flight-resource-fair/
DTSTAMP:20260128T110000
DTSTART:20260128T110000
DTEND:20260128T130000
LOCATION:Trevor Colbourn Lawn
SUMMARY:Knight's Take Flight Resource Fair
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3995689/knights-take-flight-resource-fair/
DESCRIPTION:Students will embark on a "flight" through a resource fair of student organizations, departments, and student services. Students will make important connections to academic resources and opportunities on their journey. After receiving a passport, students will collect stamps at each of the tables throughout their flight, which can later be redeemed for food/beverages at the UCF Transfer Center!\nRegistration Link: https://knightconnect.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11904578
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4001724/critiques-and-career-express-drop-in-in-person/
DTSTAMP:20260128T120000
DTSTART:20260128T120000
DTEND:20260128T140000
LOCATION:Dixon Career Center: DCC 121
SUMMARY:Critiques and Career Express Drop-In (In-Person)
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4001724/critiques-and-career-express-drop-in-in-person/
DESCRIPTION:You don't need to make an appointment; just come to the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center.\n\n * Tuesdays: 2-4 p.m.\n * Wednesdays: 12-2 p.m.\n\n\n\nCheck in on the first floor, and you'll be directed to meet with a Career Peer Advisor for assistance with your resume, cover letter or Handshake profile. Or let us know if you have any quick career questions!\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4031640/introduction-to-python/
DTSTAMP:20260128T130000
DTSTART:20260128T130000
DTEND:20260128T160000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Introduction to Python
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4031640/introduction-to-python/
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to equip you with the core fundamentals for programming in Python. Throughout this course, you will explore the core concepts of Python programming, focusing on variables, lists, loops and conditional statements.\n\nWe'll begin by demystifying the concept of variables, teaching you how to store and manipulate data effectively. From there, we'll delve into lists, uncovering how to organize and manipulate collections of data. As you progress, you'll master the art of control flow with loops and conditional statements. Learn how to automate repetitive tasks using loops and make your programs dynamically responsive with conditional statements.\n\nTo participate in the hands-on lab during the session, you will need to provide your own computer with a web browser and a reliable internet connection.\n\nThis event is not being recorded. Any materials provided by the presenter will be sent to all registrants by the end of the second business day after the event. If you did not register, please email ResearchITEvents@ucf.edu to request access to the materials two business days after the completion of the event.\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0k1UCOaGvmLA3UG\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0k1UCOaGvmLA3UG
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015052/beam-it-like-you-mean-it-get-involved-with-intention/
DTSTAMP:20260128T130000
DTSTART:20260128T130000
DTEND:20260128T140000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:BEAM It Like You Mean It: Get Involved with Intention
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015052/beam-it-like-you-mean-it-get-involved-with-intention/
DESCRIPTION:Ready to stand out -- and feel like you belong while doing it? Join Academic Advancement Programs for a fast-paced, purpose-packed session where you'll explore programs that align with your goals, map your next steps using the [BEAM framework](https://www.sswb.ucf.edu/beam/) (Belonging, Engaging, Achieving, and Meaning) and leave with a plan to get involved with intention. \n\n*This workshop is designed for students in the Exploring stage. \n\n \n\nVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1872821/share_preview\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1872821/share_preview\nRegistration Info: Please register via your Handshake account.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015870/ai-vs-academic-honesty-leveraging-respondus-lockdown-browser-and-monitor/
DTSTAMP:20260128T140000
DTSTART:20260128T140000
DTEND:20260128T150000
LOCATION:Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201
SUMMARY:AI vs. Academic Honesty: Leveraging Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015870/ai-vs-academic-honesty-leveraging-respondus-lockdown-browser-and-monitor/
DESCRIPTION:In an era where AI tools are widespread, maintaining academic integrity in online assessments has never been more challenging. This workshop will explore how Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor can be effectively used to deter and detect AI-assisted engagement during online assessments. Attendees will gain hands-on experience in configuring exams, understanding monitoring analytics, and implementing best practices to ensure secure and fair testing environments.\n\nThis workshop is limited to faculty, staff and GTA's. \nRegistration Link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21423896&appointmentType=82669727
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3993359/life-without-free-will/
DTSTAMP:20260128T150000
DTSTART:20260128T150000
DTEND:20260128T163000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Life Without Free Will
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3993359/life-without-free-will/
DESCRIPTION:The vast majority of people -- including philosophers -- are "compatibilists," believing that the world is a materialist place with determinist rules yet still allows for free will. In this talk, I'll argue that free will is a myth, completely incompatible with what we know about the biology of behavior. Moreover, I'll explain that it would be a great thing if we all accepted this.\n\nProfessor Robert M. Sapolsky is the John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor of Biology, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Stanford University, and a research associate at the National Museums of Kenya. His most recent books are Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Worst and Best (2017) and Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will (2023).\n\nVirtual Location URL: Zoom, by registration: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/NsvemW4dRhmTyHoQLHLTvg\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/NsvemW4dRhmTyHoQLHLTvg\nRegistration Info: Register to participate via Zoom.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3995950/how-to-create-accessible-documents-microsoft-office/
DTSTAMP:20260128T150000
DTSTART:20260128T150000
DTEND:20260128T160000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:How to Create Accessible Documents - Microsoft Office
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3995950/how-to-create-accessible-documents-microsoft-office/
DESCRIPTION:How to Create Accessible Documents - Microsoft Office covers the core principles of document accessibility using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Learn how to build accessible content from the start and follow along with a hands-on demonstration to remediate an inaccessible file. By the end of this session, you'll understand how to identify and correct common accessibility issues in documents. Participants should have a device with Microsoft Office installed to follow along.\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/99070112399?pwd=lVAKyZLRsW12ltyNIDx7ygjlKAHxgC.1\nRegistration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/learning/course/fbd03f6cd917010e40c4d4cb2e440000?type=9882927d138b100019b6a2df1a46018b\nRegistration Info: Faculty and Staff: Register via Workday Learning using registration link. Students: no registration required, use the virtual location link to attend.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4053840/art-exhibit-between-learning-and-becoming/
DTSTAMP:20260128T180000
DTSTART:20260128T180000
DTEND:20260128T200000
LOCATION:601 W. Livingston St.: 5th floor lobby
SUMMARY:Art Exhibit - Between Learning and Becoming
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4053840/art-exhibit-between-learning-and-becoming/
DESCRIPTION:The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown presents an exhibition showcasing the creative works of Valencia students, highlighting their artistic growth and diverse expressions across various mediums. Celebrating exploration and self-expression, the exhibition captures the transformation of learning into vision through painting, design, sculpture and digital media. Each piece reflects the evolving voices of emerging artists and the vibrant spirit of creativity at Valencia Downtown.\n\nThe exhibition will be open to the public from Jan. 22 to Feb. 13, and can be viewed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. \nLight refreshments and food will be served at the opening.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4031567/claim-your-space-in-2026-setting-bold-goals-beyond-imposter-syndrome/
DTSTAMP:20260128T180000
DTSTART:20260128T180000
DTEND:20260128T190000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Claim Your Space in 2026: Setting Bold Goals Beyond Imposter Syndrome
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4031567/claim-your-space-in-2026-setting-bold-goals-beyond-imposter-syndrome/
DESCRIPTION:Start 2026 with clarity, confidence and purpose. This webinar is designed to help YOU set bold, achievable goals while addressing the imposter syndrome that can undermine motivation and momentum. \n\nParticipants will learn how self-doubt impacts goal setting, identify meaningful goals aligned with their strengths and values and develop practical strategies to move forward with confidence. \n\nAttendees will leave with a clear framework for goal setting and the tools needed to follow through in the year ahead. This session is ideal for individuals ready to take ownership of their goals and claim their space in 2026.\n\n \n\nVirtual Location URL: https://foundation.ucf.edu/CareerCoachSettingGoas\nRegistration Link: https://foundation.ucf.edu/CareerCoachSettingGoas
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4062029/narcotics-anonymous/
DTSTAMP:20260128T190000
DTSTART:20260128T190000
DTEND:20260128T200000
LOCATION:Ferrell Commons 171: Pride Commons
SUMMARY:Narcotics Anonymous
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4062029/narcotics-anonymous/
DESCRIPTION:This group meets every Wednesday. May meet outdoors during building closures for holidays. \n\nNA is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. We meet regularly to help each other live drug-free. There are no dues or fees, the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Our fellowship focuses primarily on recovery from the disease of addiction. Anyone may join us regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion, or lack of religion.\n\nFor more information about this meeting visit [studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/](https://studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/) or call the NA Helpline at 407-425-5157.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3979565/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans-ucf-art-gallery/
DTSTAMP:20260129T100000
DTSTART:20260129T100000
DTEND:20260129T170000
LOCATION:UCF Art Gallery
SUMMARY:Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans | UCF Art Gallery
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3979565/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans-ucf-art-gallery/
DESCRIPTION:Explore Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans at the [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) from Jan. 15 - Feb. 13. The gallery is open Mon. - Fri., 10am - 5pm, and all exhibits are free and open to the public. \n\nExhibition Statement: \n\nSince 2018, Amanda Leigh Evans has been collecting raw materials (photos, rocks, soils, pressings, and archival images) from Superfund sites she visits throughout the United States. A Superfund site is designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a polluted location that requires long-term cleanup of hazardous material contamination, and their collection is made with the utmost caution. \n\nApproximately 78 million people (roughly 24% of the U.S. population) live within 3 miles of a Superfund site, yet many are unaware of the dangers these sites pose. Invisible threats to human and ecological health are often not visually apparent when walking or driving past these sites. To live in the 21st Century is to reckon with our proximity and complicity with the ongoing creation of these sites. \n\nEvan's exhibition features ceramic sculpture, collected raw materials, large-format collage images, and research materials from several Superfund sites she has visited over the years. The project began when the artist discovered that her maternal family, which has chronic and neurological health issues, was raised on the Bunker Hill Mine Superfund Site in Northern Idaho, one of the nation's largest and most complex Superfund sites in the United States. \n\nTo learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans/)
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4012549/tube-torial-youtube-channel-creation-for-educators/
DTSTAMP:20260129T103000
DTSTART:20260129T103000
DTEND:20260129T113000
LOCATION:Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201
SUMMARY:Tube-Torial: YouTube Channel Creation for Educators
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4012549/tube-torial-youtube-channel-creation-for-educators/
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to launch a YouTube channel that reflects your teaching style and supports your students. We'll guide you step-by-step through channel setup with Gmail, crafting your brand, designing banners and posting your first video. You'll also discover the essentials of captions, playlists and sharing tools to boost visibility and accessibility.\n\nThis workshop is limited to faculty only. \nRegistration Link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21423896&appointmentType=66633782
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4000389/adult-first-aidcpraed-blended-learning/
DTSTAMP:20260129T120000
DTSTART:20260129T120000
DTEND:20260129T140000
LOCATION:RWC Wet Classroom
SUMMARY:Adult First Aid/CPR/AED - Blended Learning
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4000389/adult-first-aidcpraed-blended-learning/
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nEach participant who successfully completes the course will earn an American Red Cross certificate in Adult First Aid, CPR with AED. The certificate is valid for two years.\n\nTo register for this class please call 407-823-2408, or walk into the RWC administrative office between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and someone will assist you! \nRegistration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d852f400-9a57-40d7-9d72-b60cff4ad06c&semesterId=421e6710-c6e2-49d9-82a8-890f63091995
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4029574/florida-blue-freshu-kitchen-cooking-class-rsvp-only/
DTSTAMP:20260129T120000
DTSTART:20260129T120000
DTEND:20260129T133000
LOCATION:Wellness and Health Promotion Services: Building 88 Room 111
SUMMARY:Florida Blue FreshU Kitchen Cooking Class - RSVP Only
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4029574/florida-blue-freshu-kitchen-cooking-class-rsvp-only/
DESCRIPTION:Wellness and Health Promotion Services (WHPS) is proud to offer: Florida Blue FreshU Kitchen Cooking Class!\n\nGet hands-on experience in the kitchen and learn how to make delicious, healthy food. You get to eat what you make and take home the leftovers, too. Check out our schedule below. All classes take place under the WHPS office awning. This class is open to UCF students only!\n\nRegistration is required. Space is limited.\n\nIf you have food restrictions/preferences, please email Kaetlyn.Puldon@ucf.edu after you reserve your spot. You will receive a confirmation email for your spot in the class. Registration opens for each month's classes on the first of that month.\nRegistration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=b59b00cb-eb97-4e66-9de9-524fbf030d2e\nRegistration Info: Students are limited to one cooking class per semester. Please email kaetlyn.puldon@ucf.edu if you have food restrictions/preferences after you reserve your spot.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3995723/msn-nurse-educator-information-session/
DTSTAMP:20260129T150000
DTSTART:20260129T150000
DTEND:20260129T160000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:MSN Nurse Educator Information Session
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3995723/msn-nurse-educator-information-session/
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a MSN Nurse Educator Information Session. \n\nWe'll provide a brief overview of the track, and then a deep dive into navigating the application and admissions process with confidence. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions and clarify requirements from supporting documents to application deadlines. \n\nThis is an opportunity to get clear, accurate answers in a relaxed and supportive setting. \n\nWe hope to see you there.\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/96100385764\nRegistration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/msn129262
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4053841/art-exhibit-between-learning-and-becoming/
DTSTAMP:20260129T180000
DTSTART:20260129T180000
DTEND:20260129T200000
LOCATION:601 W. Livingston St.: 5th floor lobby
SUMMARY:Art Exhibit - Between Learning and Becoming
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4053841/art-exhibit-between-learning-and-becoming/
DESCRIPTION:The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown presents an exhibition showcasing the creative works of Valencia students, highlighting their artistic growth and diverse expressions across various mediums. Celebrating exploration and self-expression, the exhibition captures the transformation of learning into vision through painting, design, sculpture and digital media. Each piece reflects the evolving voices of emerging artists and the vibrant spirit of creativity at Valencia Downtown.\n\nThe exhibition will be open to the public from Jan. 22 to Feb. 13, and can be viewed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. \nLight refreshments and food will be served at the opening.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4012576/one-man-two-guvnors-theatre-ucf/
DTSTAMP:20260129T193000
DTSTART:20260129T193000
DTEND:20260129T220000
LOCATION:Theatre UCF: Main Stage: TH 6
SUMMARY:One Man, Two Guvnors | Theatre UCF
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4012576/one-man-two-guvnors-theatre-ucf/
DESCRIPTION:Theatre UCF presents One Man, Two Guvnors by Richard Bean. Follow one man's laughable attempt to serve two guvnors at the same time. A master class in physical comedy, this hilarious farce is based on Carlo Goldoni's The Servant of Two Masters.\nRegistration Link: https://www.purplepass.com/events/315277-one-man%2C-two-guvnors-jan-29th-2026https://www.purplepass.com/events/315277-one-man%2C-two-guvnors-jan-29th-2026\nRegistration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with UCF ID
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3974275/guest-artist-recital-solstice-reed-quintet/
DTSTAMP:20260129T193000
DTSTART:20260129T193000
DTEND:20260129T210000
LOCATION:Rehearsal Hall: Auditorium
SUMMARY:Guest Artist Recital: Solstice Reed Quintet
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3974275/guest-artist-recital-solstice-reed-quintet/
DESCRIPTION:The Solstice Reed Quintet brings a concert of vibrant and engaging music to UCF's campus, aiming to create a memorable experience for audiences of all backgrounds. Solstice is committed to exploring and showcasing unique and diverse repertoire for reed quintet, from both established composers and emerging voices. \n\nFree admission
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4004069/18th-annual-ucf-counseling-conference-trauma-informed-care/
DTSTAMP:20260130T080000
DTSTART:20260130T080000
DTEND:20260131T170000
LOCATION:Virtual and UCF Counseling Conference Virtual Event
SUMMARY:18th Annual UCF Counseling Conference: Trauma-Informed Care
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4004069/18th-annual-ucf-counseling-conference-trauma-informed-care/
DESCRIPTION:Register today to Join this two-day virtual conference for engaging trainings and discussions led by clinicians and researchers advancing trauma-informed practice. Designed for helping professionals and students, the conference offers practical, evidence-based strategies to support clients and students impacted by trauma. \n\nRegistration closes Jan. 26, 2026 - open to counselors, school counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, psychologists, as well as other helping professionals. Undergraduate and graduate students are also invited to attend.\n\nAttendees may earn up to 12 NBCC-approved CE hours. Hosted via Zoom - all registered attendees will receive Zoom link the week of the conference.\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://UCFCounselingConference2026.eventbrite.com\nRegistration Link: https://UCFCounselingConference2026.eventbrite.com\nRegistration Info: Registration required. All registered attendees will receive link to access Conference prior to event.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3979566/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans-ucf-art-gallery/
DTSTAMP:20260130T100000
DTSTART:20260130T100000
DTEND:20260130T170000
LOCATION:UCF Art Gallery
SUMMARY:Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans | UCF Art Gallery
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3979566/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans-ucf-art-gallery/
DESCRIPTION:Explore Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans at the [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) from Jan. 15 - Feb. 13. The gallery is open Mon. - Fri., 10am - 5pm, and all exhibits are free and open to the public. \n\nExhibition Statement: \n\nSince 2018, Amanda Leigh Evans has been collecting raw materials (photos, rocks, soils, pressings, and archival images) from Superfund sites she visits throughout the United States. A Superfund site is designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a polluted location that requires long-term cleanup of hazardous material contamination, and their collection is made with the utmost caution. \n\nApproximately 78 million people (roughly 24% of the U.S. population) live within 3 miles of a Superfund site, yet many are unaware of the dangers these sites pose. Invisible threats to human and ecological health are often not visually apparent when walking or driving past these sites. To live in the 21st Century is to reckon with our proximity and complicity with the ongoing creation of these sites. \n\nEvan's exhibition features ceramic sculpture, collected raw materials, large-format collage images, and research materials from several Superfund sites she has visited over the years. The project began when the artist discovered that her maternal family, which has chronic and neurological health issues, was raised on the Bunker Hill Mine Superfund Site in Northern Idaho, one of the nation's largest and most complex Superfund sites in the United States. \n\nTo learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans/)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4051487/maximizing-your-financial-aid/
DTSTAMP:20260130T100000
DTSTART:20260130T100000
DTEND:20260130T110000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Maximizing Your Financial Aid
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4051487/maximizing-your-financial-aid/
DESCRIPTION:Join Centsible Knights as we cover everything you need to know about financial aid. We'll cover everything from how to apply for aid, scholarship opportunities and maximizing any aid you already receive.\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c81cad58-80c4-45f4-8809-353933b6dd8b@bb932f15-ef38-42ba-91fc-f3c59d5dd1f1\nRegistration Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c81cad58-80c4-45f4-8809-353933b6dd8b@bb932f15-ef38-42ba-91fc-f3c59d5dd1f1\nRegistration Info: Registration is required to access the link to the webinar.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4013258/critiques-and-career-express-virtual-pop-in/
DTSTAMP:20260130T110000
DTSTART:20260130T110000
DTEND:20260130T130000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:Critiques and Career Express Virtual Pop-In
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4013258/critiques-and-career-express-virtual-pop-in/
DESCRIPTION:This spring semester, join Career Services virtually each Friday anytime between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (without appointment) for career questions and support. Simply go to [go.ucf.edu/CSpopin](https://go.ucf.edu/CSpopin) for the zoom registration. We will accept you into the Zoom once we have an available Career Counselor to assist you with your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, or quick career questions! \n\nVirtual Location URL: https://go.ucf.edu/CSpopin\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events\nRegistration Info: Search in Career Center events for Critiques and Career Express Pop-Ins!
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4000851/creol-spring-colloquium-kai-mei-fu-university-of-washington-pacific-northwest-national-laboratory/
DTSTAMP:20260130T110000
DTSTART:20260130T110000
DTEND:20260130T120000
LOCATION:Virtual and CREOL: CROL-103
SUMMARY:CREOL Spring Colloquium: Kai-Mei Fu, University of Washington / Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4000851/creol-spring-colloquium-kai-mei-fu-university-of-washington-pacific-northwest-national-laboratory/
DESCRIPTION:Title: Point Defects in Crystals: Trapped Atoms for Quantum Technologies\n\nAbstract: Point defects in crystals are the solid-state analog to trapped ions. Thus these "quantum defects", which can be integrated into solid-state devices, have gained interest as quantum sensors and qubit candidates for scalable quantum networks. In this talk, I will introduce some of the basic quantum defect properties desirable for quantum technologies. I will highlight my own group's efforts at understanding and controlling the properties of defects in diamond including (1) synthesis, frequency and emission control of deep-level vacancy complexes in diamond and (2) properties of shallow-level donors in ZnO, including single donors and intentionally synthesized donors in ZnO.\n\nAbout the Speaker: Kai-Mei Fu is the Virginia and Prentice Bloedel Professor of Physics and Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Washington and holds a dual appointment with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Kai-Mei received their PhD in Applied Physics in 2007 from Stanford University. Their research focuses on the synthesis, characterization and control of optically active quantum defects in crystals, with applications in quantum networks and sensing. At UW, Kai-Mei is the Director of UW's NSF National Research Training Program: Accelerating Quantum-Enabled Technologies. They serve as the Deputy Director of the Department of Energy National Quantum Initiative (NQI) Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage.\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/99285420795?from=addon
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4016068/first-steps-starting-the-entrepreneurial-journey/
DTSTAMP:20260130T120000
DTSTART:20260130T120000
DTEND:20260130T130000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:First Steps: Starting the Entrepreneurial Journey
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4016068/first-steps-starting-the-entrepreneurial-journey/
DESCRIPTION:In this talk, Matthew will walk you through the journey of starting various businesses in undergrad, sharing the big and small lessons learned. We will dive into how resilience is built step-by-step and how the hardest part of starting a business is just taking that first step. By the end, you will see that getting started in entrepreneurship is much more approachable than it might seem.\n\nVirtual Location URL: ucf.zoom.us/my/ucflaunchpad\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/YqvEbnpwuddNzqVmZXVVgo/First-Steps%253A-Starting-the-Entrepreneurial-Journey
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4028314/ucf-healthcare-informatics-professional-science-ms-information-session/
DTSTAMP:20260130T120000
DTSTART:20260130T120000
DTEND:20260130T130000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:UCF Healthcare Informatics Professional Science M.S. Information Session
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4028314/ucf-healthcare-informatics-professional-science-ms-information-session/
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an information session for the UCF Online healthcare informatics professional science M.S. program.\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=144bddae-90be-4976-affc-09bb884296bd\nRegistration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=144bddae-90be-4976-affc-09bb884296bd
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4050866/cecs-virtual-faculty-research-talks/
DTSTAMP:20260130T120000
DTSTART:20260130T120000
DTEND:20260130T130000
LOCATION:Virtual
SUMMARY:CECS Virtual Faculty Research Talks
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4050866/cecs-virtual-faculty-research-talks/
DESCRIPTION:The UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS)'s Zoom-cast series is live-streamed every other Friday from noon to 1 p.m., offering talks by CECS faculty and a live-chat Q&A. \n\nTargeted to faculty, scientists, and potential industry and government partners, [all are invited to Zoom-in](https://bit.ly/4pIsGwj) and hear presentations by UCF's engineering and computer science faculty who explain their cutting-edge, pioneering research endeavors in quick snapshots. \n\nThese talks provide an opportunity to get to know -- and collaborate with -- our faculty who are advancing innovations in all areas of engineering and computer science, including smart city technology, aerospace, energy, modeling and simulation, medicine, advanced materials, cyber security and more. Each faculty presenter will narrate while sharing illustrative slides.\n\nModerated by Subith Vasu from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, viewers can submit questions in real time and express interest in collaborating. \n\nThe Jan. 30, 2026, presenter lineup:\n\n * Hao Zheng, Ph.D., Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering: "Building Efficient Computing Infrastructure for Scalable, Energy-Efficient AI"\n * Ivan Haigh, Ph.D., Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering: "The Silent Protectors: The Challenges Facing Storm Surge Barriers with Climate Change"\n * Kevin Moran, Ph.D., Department of Computer Science: "Toward Assessing and Understanding AI-powered Software Engineering Tools"\n\n\n\nSee more details in the [Jan. 30, 2026, faculty research talk flyer](https://www.cecs.ucf.edu/web/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Jan-30-2026-faculty-research-talk-flyer-web-acccessible.pdf).\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://bit.ly/4pIsGwj
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4065321/quit-smokingvaping-now/
DTSTAMP:20260130T130000
DTSTART:20260130T130000
DTEND:20260130T140000
LOCATION:Health Center: Conference Room B (313)
SUMMARY:CANCELED - Quit Smoking/Vaping Now
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4065321/quit-smokingvaping-now/
DESCRIPTION:New year's resolution to quit smoking and/or vaping? We're here to help!\n\nThe FREE Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit.\n\nA well-trained, caring facilitator will provide you with proven methods to leave smoking and vaping behind with a personalized quit plan. Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), such as gum, patches, and lozenges, is offered to participants 18 years of age or older if medically appropriate. Experience the benefits of quitting alongside others who can relate to what you're going through. The program covers all forms of tobacco and more than doubles your chances of success! \n\nOpen to all UCF Students, faculty, and staff.\n\nPre-registration is required. To learn more and register, call 407.716.6392 or find the class on the [Online Group Quit calendar](https://ahectobacco.com/group-quit-calendar/) to sign up electronically. \nRegistration Link: https://ahectobacco.com/group-quit-calendar/\nRegistration Info: Select Orange County and follow the "sign up now" link for the corresponding date
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3996112/talking-to-faculty-and-being-a-good-mentee/
DTSTAMP:20260130T160000
DTSTART:20260130T160000
DTEND:20260130T170000
LOCATION:Virtual and Dixon Career Center: DCC 121
SUMMARY:Talking to Faculty and Being a Good Mentee
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3996112/talking-to-faculty-and-being-a-good-mentee/
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will cover three core concepts to being successful as an undergraduate research student and is best suited for students who are currently involved in research or creative scholarship. The session will address communication, planning and the role of feedback in a mentor-mentee relationship.\n\nQuestions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ ucf.edu). \n\nVirtual Location URL: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1872553
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4053842/art-exhibit-between-learning-and-becoming/
DTSTAMP:20260130T180000
DTSTART:20260130T180000
DTEND:20260130T200000
LOCATION:601 W. Livingston St.: 5th floor lobby
SUMMARY:Art Exhibit - Between Learning and Becoming
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4053842/art-exhibit-between-learning-and-becoming/
DESCRIPTION:The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown presents an exhibition showcasing the creative works of Valencia students, highlighting their artistic growth and diverse expressions across various mediums. Celebrating exploration and self-expression, the exhibition captures the transformation of learning into vision through painting, design, sculpture and digital media. Each piece reflects the evolving voices of emerging artists and the vibrant spirit of creativity at Valencia Downtown.\n\nThe exhibition will be open to the public from Jan. 22 to Feb. 13, and can be viewed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. \nLight refreshments and food will be served at the opening.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015626/faculty-recital-collaboration-of-contrasts-a-chamber-music-recital/
DTSTAMP:20260130T190000
DTSTART:20260130T190000
DTEND:20260130T203000
LOCATION:UCF rehearsal Hall: 4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando
SUMMARY:Faculty Recital | Collaboration of Contrasts: A Chamber Music Recital
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4015626/faculty-recital-collaboration-of-contrasts-a-chamber-music-recital/
DESCRIPTION:Five faculty musicians from UCF Music come together for a concert that showcases their individual and collaborative talents. Join professors Lindsay Garritson (piano), Michael Hill (bass), McClenty Hunter Jr. (drums), Rie Suzuki (clarinet), and Ayako Yonetani (violin) for an evening of chamber music. \n\nAbout the Artists \n\nLindsay Garritson is an internationally active pianist who has performed throughout the United States and abroad since the age of four, appearing in major venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Place des Arts in Montreal. She has been featured as a soloist with numerous orchestras, including the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre Metropolitain (Montreal), and Orquestra Sinfonica Barra Mansa in Brazil. An award-winning artist, she has received top prizes at the Montreal International Piano Competition, the USASU Bosendorfer International Piano Competition, and the Mozarteum International Chopin Competition in Salzburg, and recently completed a five-city solo recital tour in China. A passionate advocate for new music, her Carnegie Hall debut featured the world premiere of Carl Vine's Piano Sonata No. 4, written for her, coinciding with the release of her solo album Aphorisms: Piano Music of Carl Vine. She holds degrees from Principia College, the Yale School of Music, and the University of Miami, and is currently a visiting assistant professor of piano at the University of Central Florida. \n\nMichael Hill, a graduate of the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music, is a former member of professional orchestras in both Europe and the United States and is currently Principal Bass of the Orlando Philharmonic and Orlando Chamber Soloists, as well as an adjunct professor at Rollins College, the University of Central Florida, and Stetson University. Born in Rapid City, South Dakota, he is widely regarded as one of the most sought-after orchestral bass performers and teachers in the Southeastern U.S.; his students have gone on to leading institutions such as Juilliard and Indiana University and currently hold positions including Principal Bass of Charlotte, Air Force Bands, and regular engagements with major orchestras such as the Atlanta Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, Louisiana Philharmonic, and ensembles throughout Florida, while his education students teach in Hong Kong and across Florida. Michael's performance career has taken him to Carnegie Hall, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and throughout Europe, including France, Germany, Austria, Spain, and Italy, and he has recorded with artists such as Placido Domingo, Felix Ayo, and Maria Bayo. Two days before graduating from Curtis in 1992, he won his first international audition with the Orquesta Sinfonica de Castilla y Leon in Valladolid, Spain, followed by a second international audition in 1994 as Acting and Co-Principal Bass of the Orquesta Sinfonica de Galicia; in 1996, he was appointed Principal Bass of the Orlando Philharmonic. He is sponsored by Solano Basses, endorsed by D'Addario Strings, and in 2008 co-founded the Chamber Music Festival of the Black Hills with his wife, Dawn Marie. \n\nMcClenty Hunter Jr. is a Grammy-nominated jazz drummer and artist-educator whose work bridges tradition, contemporary practice, and mentorship. Rooted in the jazz lineage, his musical foundation was formed in the church, where rhythm, feel, and purpose shaped his approach to time and ensemble interaction. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Howard University and a Master of Music in Jazz Studies from The Juilliard School. Renowned for his deep swing and clarity of time, Hunter has performed and recorded with leading artists including Christian McBride, Kenny Barron, Kenny Garrett, Bob Mintzer, Dave Stryker, Curtis Fuller, and Lou Donaldson. His work has appeared at major venues and festivals such as the Newport Jazz Festival, the Village Vanguard, and Dizzy's Club. He is featured on the 2025 Grammy-nominated album Without Further Ado, Vol. 1 with the Christian McBride Big Band. Hunter serves as Assistant Professor of Jazz Drum Set at the University of Central Florida. \n\nClarinetist Rie Suzuki has appeared internationally as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral performer across Asia, Europe, North America, and Central America. She is a tenured member of The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia and principal clarinet of the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, with additional performances with the Jacksonville Symphony, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Opera Philadelphia, The Philly Pops, and others. Festival appearances include Aspen, AIMS in Graz (Austria), Kusatsu (Japan), Apple Hill, and Sarasota. Her performances have been broadcast on WQXR (New York) and WRTI (Philadelphia), and her recordings appear on Naxos, Centaur, New World, Capstone, Warner Brothers, and BCM&D Records. She is Assistant Professor of Clarinet at the University of Central Florida. For her full biography, please visit [www.riesuzuki.com](http://www.riesuzuki.com/). \n\nAyako Yonetani is a full professor of violin and viola at the University of Central Florida. Born in Kobe, Japan, she began studying violin with Saburo Sumi and won the Japan National Competition at the age of nine. She continued her training at the Juilliard School with Hyo Kang and Dorothy DeLay, later assisting Ms. DeLay at both Juilliard Pre-College and the Aspen Music Festival. Since relocating to the United States in 1982, Yonetani has enjoyed an international performing career, appearing in major venues such as Tokyo's Kioi Hall, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Dome Umenia in Slovakia, and Astana City Hall in Kazakhstan. Her artistic work includes acclaimed recordings, world premieres, and service as a juror for prestigious competitions. Her discography features both solo and ensemble recordings, including a Tchaikovsky/Mendelssohn concerto album named "CD of the Month" by WMFE-90.7FM. In addition to translating Teaching Genius: Dorothy DeLay and the Making of a Musician into Japanese, she directs UCF's Pegasus String Quartet Graduate Program and returned to Carnegie Hall for a performance in November 2024. \n\n \n\n
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4012577/one-man-two-guvnors-theatre-ucf/
DTSTAMP:20260130T193000
DTSTART:20260130T193000
DTEND:20260130T220000
LOCATION:Theatre UCF: Main Stage: TH 6
SUMMARY:One Man, Two Guvnors | Theatre UCF
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4012577/one-man-two-guvnors-theatre-ucf/
DESCRIPTION:Theatre UCF presents One Man, Two Guvnors by Richard Bean. Follow one man's laughable attempt to serve two guvnors at the same time. A master class in physical comedy, this hilarious farce is based on Carlo Goldoni's The Servant of Two Masters.\nRegistration Link: https://www.purplepass.com/events/315277-one-man%2C-two-guvnors-jan-29th-2026https://www.purplepass.com/events/315277-one-man%2C-two-guvnors-jan-29th-2026\nRegistration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with UCF ID
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4004021/float-and-fish/
DTSTAMP:20260131T053000
DTSTART:20260131T053000
DTEND:20260131T150000
LOCATION:Cocoa
SUMMARY:Float and Fish
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4004021/float-and-fish/
DESCRIPTION:Trip Information\n\n * Trip Date: Saturday, Jan. 31\n * Trip Location: Indian River, Florida\n * Trip Cost: $35\n * Registration Opens: Saturday, Jan. 17, at 12 p.m.\n * Registration Closes: Monday, Jan. 26, at 12 p.m.\n\n\n\nRegister for this trip in the UCF Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC) app or through the [UCF RWC Membership Portal website](https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProducts?classification=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22&category=ea528aa9-f493-4efb-b769-b1e686780cb3). All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open two weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.\n\nPre-Trip Date & Time: Monday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m.\n\nTrip Description: Spend a relaxing day floating along the Indian River as we cast lines, enjoy the sunshine and take in the laid-back coastal atmosphere. Outdoor Adventure (OA) trip leaders will introduce basic fishing techniques and share their favorite spots, all while the river provides the perfect backdrop for an easygoing day outdoors. A Florida fishing license is included with this trip, so anyone can join in -- whether you're a seasoned angler or trying fishing for the very first time. This day is all about slowing down, enjoying the water and seeing what bites.\n\nTentative Itinerary (time and activities are subject to change): \n\n * 5:30 a.m. - Arrive at Outdoor Adventure Center and travel to kayak launch\n * 6:45 a.m. - Fishing school, gear set up and launch\n * 8 a.m.-1 p.m. - Kayaking and fishing\n * 1 p.m. - Load kayaks and head back to UCF\n * 3 p.m. - Debrief and farewell\n\n\n\nWhat's Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity, including kayaks, PFDs, fishing rods and more, transportation to/from the activity and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, and most are certified Wilderness First Responders.\n\nWhat's Not Included: Participants should wear athletic clothing and appropriate footwear and bring their own lunch/water/snacks. Meals are not provided. A full packing list will be provided at the pre-trip meeting.\nRegistration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4050876/ucf-trumpet-day/
DTSTAMP:20260131T100000
DTSTART:20260131T100000
DTEND:20260131T140000
LOCATION:UCF rehearsal Hall: 4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando
SUMMARY:UCF Trumpet Day
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4050876/ucf-trumpet-day/
DESCRIPTION:The UCF Trumpet studio welcomes all trumpet players to a day of recitals, masterclasses and more. This year's Trumpet Day features guest artist and educator Phil Snedecor. \n\nPhil Snedecor is Professor of Trumpet at the Hartt School (of the University of Hartford) in Hartford, CT, and a former faculty member at The Peabody Conservatory, George Mason University and at Towson University. Formerly with the Baltimore Symphony, he is now a regular guest performer with the Boston Symphony and the Boston Pops. He has written a series of brass etude books that are required repertoire at many colleges and conservatories. His arrangements and compositions have been performed throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Phil is a Yamaha Artist.\nRegistration Link: https://www.purplepass.com/events/343000-ucf-trumpet-day-jan-31st-2026\nRegistration Info: $25 standard; Free for students
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4027578/risosvad-risograph-basics-workshop/
DTSTAMP:20260131T100000
DTSTART:20260131T100000
DTEND:20260131T130000
LOCATION:Visual Arts Building: 215: Visual Arts
SUMMARY:RISO@SVAD: Risograph Basics Workshop
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4027578/risosvad-risograph-basics-workshop/
DESCRIPTION:Sign Up Now! Spots are limited. No prior experience necessary. \n\nDiscover the magic of Risograph printing at UCF! \nJoin us for a hands-on, three-hour workshop at the School of Visual Arts & Design (SVAD), where you'll learn how to design, layer, and print your very own Riso creation. Perfect for artists, designers, and print lovers of all experience levels.\n\nWhat Is a Risograph?\n\nA Risograph is a digital duplicator that produces prints with vibrant colors and textures similar to screen printing. Loved by designers and artists worldwide, it blends the charm of analog printing with the efficiency of digital workflows--perfect for zines, posters, and experimental art prints. \n\n\nWhat You'll Do:\n\n * Learn the basics of Risograph printing and how it differs from traditional and digital methods\n * Explore color layering, transparency, and texture through guided exercises\n * Prepare your own digital files for Riso output\n * Create and print your own one-of-a-kind design\n * Leave with your completed original 11x15 inch Risograph print to take home! \n\n\n\n\nAll materials are provided, including: \n\n * Riso ink and paper\n * Digital templates and printing tools\n * Color reference charts and layering examples\n\n\n\nOptional: Bring a digital file or design idea (USB drive or cloud link) if you'd like to work from your own concept.\n\nWorkshop Instructor: \n\nAshley Taylor \nAssistant Professor, School of Visual Arts & Design\n\nAshley Taylor is an artist, designer, and educator whose work explores printmaking, design systems, and the intersection of analog and digital processes. She brings her passion for experimental printing and storytelling to this accessible, hands-on workshop.\nRegistration Link: https://www.purplepass.com/events/344286-riso%40svad%3A-risograph-basics-workshop-jan-31st-2026
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4004552/ucf-mens-basketball-vs-11-texas-tech-space-game/
DTSTAMP:20260131T120000
DTSTART:20260131T120000
DTEND:20260131T143000
LOCATION:Addition Financial Arena
SUMMARY:UCF Men's Basketball vs. #11 Texas Tech (Space Game)
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4004552/ucf-mens-basketball-vs-11-texas-tech-space-game/
DESCRIPTION:The UCF men's basketball team hosts No. 11 Texas Tech in Big 12 Conference play at the Addition Financial Arena at noon on Jan. 31. The matchup will air on ESPN2.\n\nFor more information, including tickets, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/mens-basketball](https://ucfknights.com/sports/mens-basketball).
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4053843/art-exhibit-between-learning-and-becoming/
DTSTAMP:20260131T180000
DTSTART:20260131T180000
DTEND:20260131T200000
LOCATION:601 W. Livingston St.: 5th floor lobby
SUMMARY:Art Exhibit - Between Learning and Becoming
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4053843/art-exhibit-between-learning-and-becoming/
DESCRIPTION:The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown presents an exhibition showcasing the creative works of Valencia students, highlighting their artistic growth and diverse expressions across various mediums. Celebrating exploration and self-expression, the exhibition captures the transformation of learning into vision through painting, design, sculpture and digital media. Each piece reflects the evolving voices of emerging artists and the vibrant spirit of creativity at Valencia Downtown.\n\nThe exhibition will be open to the public from Jan. 22 to Feb. 13, and can be viewed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. \nLight refreshments and food will be served at the opening.
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UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4012578/one-man-two-guvnors-theatre-ucf/
DTSTAMP:20260131T193000
DTSTART:20260131T193000
DTEND:20260131T220000
LOCATION:Theatre UCF: Main Stage: TH 6
SUMMARY:One Man, Two Guvnors | Theatre UCF
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4012578/one-man-two-guvnors-theatre-ucf/
DESCRIPTION:Theatre UCF presents One Man, Two Guvnors by Richard Bean. Follow one man's laughable attempt to serve two guvnors at the same time. A master class in physical comedy, this hilarious farce is based on Carlo Goldoni's The Servant of Two Masters.\nRegistration Link: https://www.purplepass.com/events/315277-one-man%2C-two-guvnors-jan-29th-2026https://www.purplepass.com/events/315277-one-man%2C-two-guvnors-jan-29th-2026\nRegistration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with UCF ID
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