BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UNIFY BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:19700308T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:19701101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4106788/graduate-student-writing-retreat/ DTSTAMP:20260515T090000 DTSTART:20260515T090000 DTEND:20260515T170000 LOCATION:University Writing Center SUMMARY:Graduate Student Writing Retreat URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4106788/graduate-student-writing-retreat/ DESCRIPTION:Join us for this one-day, in-person writing retreat designed to help graduate students make focused, tangible progress on their thesis, dissertation, and other important projects in a distraction-free environment.\n\nParticipants will clarify writing goals, learn practical strategies for overcoming common barriers, such as perfectionism, procrastination, writer's block, and engage in structured writing.\n\nThe retreat emphasizes sustainable writing habits, peer support, and planning so gains made during the day carry forward into participants' regular routines.\n\n * Who should attend: Master's and doctoral students, especially those in the writing stage of their thesis or dissertation\n * Cost: A $35 non-refundable participation fee is required to confirm registration\n * What's included: Morning coffee, lunch, and snacks\n * What to Bring: Laptop, notes, and research resources\n * Register: at Eventbrite\n * Additional info: [ ](https://graduate.ucf.edu/research-and-scholarship)\n\n\n\nThis event is offered in partnership with the College of Graduate Studies Office of Graduate Research and Scholarship, University Writing Center (UWC), Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC), and Center for Writing Excellence (CWE).\nRegistration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/graduate-student-writing-retreat-tickets-1986099858140?aff=oddtdtcreator\nRegistration Info: Register at Eventbrite END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4118426/the-art-show-ucf-school-of-visual-arts-and-design-mfa-students/ DTSTAMP:20260515T090000 DTSTART:20260515T090000 DTEND:20260515T160000 LOCATION:Casselberry Arts Center: 137 Quail Pond Circle Casselberry, FL 32707 SUMMARY:The Art Show - UCF School of Visual Arts and Design MFA Students URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4118426/the-art-show-ucf-school-of-visual-arts-and-design-mfa-students/ DESCRIPTION:The Art Show is an opportunity specifically for the students in the UCF SVAD MFA program to experience what it can be like to participate and put on an exhibition outside of the University in a professional gallery space while garnering recognition from the Central Florida community.\n\nStudents must work within the parameters set by the gallery and adapt to changes and challenges that may arise throughout the process. The Art Show is the concept of an exhibition which will require the participants to think beyond their studio practice.\n\nOn view through June 26, Monday-Friday, 9 AM-4 PM. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4131906/identity-reflections-of-self-the-albin-polasek-museum-and-sculpture-gardens/ DTSTAMP:20260515T100000 DTSTART:20260515T100000 DTEND:20260515T160000 LOCATION:633 Osceola Avenue Winter Park, FL 32789 SUMMARY:Identity: Reflections of Self - The Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4131906/identity-reflections-of-self-the-albin-polasek-museum-and-sculpture-gardens/ DESCRIPTION:UCF School of Visual Arts and Design (SVAD) Juried Exhibition\n\nCelebrating the creativity of our community's emerging artists, this juried exhibition features work by SVAD graduate and undergraduate students.\n\nThrough a diverse range of techniques and materials, including painting, drawing, sculpture and mixed media, the selected works offer personal explorations of identity. These works reflect the memories, experiences, relationships, communities and values that create one's sense of self.\n\nThe Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens is honored to partner with UCF SVAD to present this exhibition, continuing the legacy of its founder, Albin Polasek, whose dedication to arts education has influenced generations of artists. In that spirit, the museum remains committed to supporting emerging talent by providing a platform for new voices and creative expression. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4071966/open-water-scuba-certification/ DTSTAMP:20260515T170000 DTSTART:20260515T170000 DTEND:20260517T170000 LOCATION:Recreation and Wellness Center SUMMARY:Open Water SCUBA Certification URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4071966/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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4010053/ucf-baseball-vs-kansas-state/ DTSTAMP:20260515T180000 DTSTART:20260515T180000 DTEND:20260515T210000 LOCATION:John Euliano Park SUMMARY:UCF Baseball vs. Kansas State URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4010053/ucf-baseball-vs-kansas-state/ DESCRIPTION:The UCF baseball team hosts K State in its final regular season home series May 14-16 at John Euliano Park. \n \nMay 14: 6 p.m. \nMay 15: 6 p.m. \nMay 16: 1 p.m.\n\nFor more information, including tickets, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/baseball](https://ucfknights.com/sports/baseball). 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