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/4118449/the-art-show-ucf-school-of-visual-arts-and-design-mfa-students/ DTSTAMP:20260617T090000 DTSTART:20260617T090000 DTEND:20260617T160000 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/4118449/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/4117980/pathways-2026-the-carlos-malamud-prize/ DTSTAMP:20260617T100000 DTSTART:20260617T100000 DTEND:20260617T170000 LOCATION:UCF Art Gallery SUMMARY:Pathways 2026: The Carlos Malamud Prize URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4117980/pathways-2026-the-carlos-malamud-prize/ DESCRIPTION:The Pathways 2026: The Carlos Malamud Prize exhibition is a collaborative partnership between the UCF Art Gallery and the [Rollins Museum of Art](https://www.rollins.edu/rma/exhibitions/pathways-carlos-malamud-prize/), celebrating emerging professional artists across Florida. Juried by a panel of three art professionals, this year's exhibition features six artists with diverse practices, spanning a wide range of media, themes, and perspectives.\n\nWorks by all six finalists will be shown at both venues, creating opportunities to engage with two major academic communities. One artist will receive a $10,000 prize, a solo exhibition in 2027, and the opportunity to serve as a juror for the next edition, along with additional professional development support.\n\nPathways is designed to nurture emerging artists and provide a meaningful path forward, reflecting the shared missions of both institutions.\n\nFinalists: Alex Awuku, Michael Cannata, Cruz Castillo, Ebenezer Nketsiah Mensah, Lucia Morales, Shayla Marshall \nJurors: Marcus Antonius Jansen, Tenee' Hart, Sheldon Scott\n\n[Learn more about this year's exhibition here. ](https://www.rollins.edu/rma/exhibitions/pathways-carlos-malamud-prize/) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4131924/identity-reflections-of-self-the-albin-polasek-museum-and-sculpture-gardens/ DTSTAMP:20260617T100000 DTSTART:20260617T100000 DTEND:20260617T160000 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/4131924/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/4107295/bachelors-in-nursing-online-information-session-bsn-degree/ DTSTAMP:20260617T100000 DTSTART:20260617T100000 DTEND:20260617T120000 LOCATION:Virtual SUMMARY:Bachelor's in Nursing Online Information Session, BSN Degree URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4107295/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. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4100022/supercharge-your-day-job-with-artificial-intelligence/ DTSTAMP:20260617T100000 DTSTART:20260617T100000 DTEND:20260617T110000 LOCATION:Virtual SUMMARY:Supercharge Your Day Job with Artificial Intelligence URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4100022/supercharge-your-day-job-with-artificial-intelligence/ DESCRIPTION:Many of us have tried Generative AI (GenAI) like ChatGPT before, but what about using it in your "day job" at UCF? Where are the areas where GenAI can make us faster and more productive? We'll briefly review what GenAI is and how it works, then address its advantages and weaknesses. We will also touch on effective prompt engineering before turning to possible productivity gains.\n\n \n\nOutcomes - participants will be able to:\n\nExplain low large-language models of AI work, what their advantages are, and what their weaknesses are Log in to the only "Safe" AI at UCF (copilot) Learn basic prompt engineering techniques List when to use AI (and when not to) Apply AI tools to make their everyday jobs faster, easier, better Explain how "co-creating" with AI works, and which tasks are better left to humans\n\nVirtual Location URL: Zoom link will be sent to those who register.\nRegistration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/15972$3251/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld\nRegistration Info: Register in workday. Zoom link will be sent to those who register. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4144717/big-red-bus-donate-blood-today/ DTSTAMP:20260617T110000 DTSTART:20260617T110000 DTEND:20260617T170000 LOCATION:UCF Memory Mall SUMMARY:Big Red Bus - Donate Blood Today! URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4144717/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/1779588\nRegistration Info: Save time - Schedule your appointment now! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3994621/directconnect-to-ucf-online-information-session/ DTSTAMP:20260617T110000 DTSTART:20260617T110000 DTEND:20260617T120000 LOCATION:Virtual SUMMARY:DirectConnect to UCF Online Information Session URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/3994621/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_xeYiHmv7Q5yL6a_6hOnXcQ#/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_xeYiHmv7Q5yL6a_6hOnXcQ#/registration\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xeYiHmv7Q5yL6a_6hOnXcQ#/registration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4130027/workshop-wednesday-and-career-lab-utilizing-ai-in-the-job-search/ DTSTAMP:20260617T110000 DTSTART:20260617T110000 DTEND:20260617T120000 LOCATION:Virtual SUMMARY:Workshop Wednesday and Career Lab: Utilizing AI in the Job Search URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4130027/workshop-wednesday-and-career-lab-utilizing-ai-in-the-job-search/ DESCRIPTION:Unlock new opportunities by combining human connection with AI-powered strategy. Learn how to search smarter, use AI tools to tailor applications, strengthen networking outreach, and confidently navigate both the open and hidden job markets.\n\nCome for the presentation and stay for one-on-one assistance with your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn or quick career questions.\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1950711/share_preview\nRegistration Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1950711/share_preview END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4129942/voices-of-experience-navigating-advanced-degrees-and-research/ DTSTAMP:20260617T160000 DTSTART:20260617T160000 DTEND:20260617T170000 LOCATION:Virtual and Dixon Career Center: DCC 121 SUMMARY:Voices of Experience: Navigating Advanced Degrees and Research URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4129942/voices-of-experience-navigating-advanced-degrees-and-research/ DESCRIPTION:Join us for the student panel Voices of Experience: Navigating Advanced Degrees and Research, a collaboration between UCF's Graduate and Professional School Prep and Office of Undergraduate Research. This engaging panel brings together students who are actively pursuing or have successfully navigated advanced degree pathways and research experiences. \n\nHear firsthand insights on what it takes to get involved in research, prepare for graduate and professional school, and make intentional decisions throughout the undergraduate journey. Panelists will share their experiences, challenges, and advice to help you better understand how to build your own path toward advanced study and research opportunities. \n\nVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1952153/share_preview\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1952153/share_preview\nRegistration Info: Please RSVP via Handshake. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4125125/narcotics-anonymous/ DTSTAMP:20260617T190000 DTSTART:20260617T190000 DTEND:20260617T200000 LOCATION:Ferrell Commons 171: Pride Commons SUMMARY:Narcotics Anonymous URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4125125/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. END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR