Wednesday, September 17, 2025

  • Ideas Tournament 2025: Share Your Vision, Win Cash Prizes

    Virtual

    Do you have an idea for solving a problem and making an impact?  UCF’s Ideas Tournament invites all students from every college, major, and level to share their interests, ideas, and aspirations for a chance to win $5,000 in cash prizes. This in an online video-submission competition and contestants will get feedback from expert judges on their proposals. We've made creating …

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  • Strength Fundamentals: Intro to Calisthenics

    UCF RWC GEX Studio I: GEX Studio I

    This is a 6-week Small Group Training designed to teach the basics of calisthenics. Perfect for beginners, this class will help you master foundational movements, improve technique, and help you grow in your fitness journey. The Small Group Training cost is $50. Training will take place September 8th-October 15th and will be Monday's and Wednesday's, 8AM-9AM. 

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  • ACE Personal Training Certification Course

    RWC: 249

    The ACE Personal Training course is a 8-week course that consists of lectures and in-person labs, where you are provided an opportunity to receive hands-on personal training experience. This course is great for anyone interested in becoming a certified personal trainer or wanting to learn more about exercise programming. The course is $320.00, including the materials (textbook, online module access, …

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  • ...no place like home by Teneé Hart | UCF Art Gallery (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery

    Explore …no place like home by Teneé Hart at the UCF Art Gallery from Aug. 22 - Sept. 26.  Exhibition Statement:  “Being at-home is a matter of how one feels or how one might fail to feel.” – Sara Ahmed  The conflicted sense of home is where this exhibition begins. Destabilizing the romanticized concept of home, this exhibition will challenge …

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  • Study Abroad Fair

    Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218)

    UCF Abroad is hosting a Study Abroad Fair to showcase its wide range of study abroad and internship opportunities available to all UCF students. A key highlight of the event will be the UCF Abroad International Centers located in Italy, Spain and Costa Rica. The event is open to all students — freshmen through seniors — as well as faculty …

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  • Arts, Sciences and Human Services Industry Day

    Dixon Career Center: DCC 121

    REGISTRATION VIA HANDSHAKE IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT.The Arts, Education and Human Services Industry Day is designed to connect students with industry professionals to help students get career ready. Employer representatives will be on site to assist with one-on-one resume reviews and interview preparation sessions. Please bring an updated copy of your resume for recruiters to review. Students are not required …

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  • Machine Learning and Big Data - Part 2 of 2

    Partnership 2: Room 208

    The Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center is pleased to present a Machine Learning and Big Data workshop. This workshop will focus on topics including big data analytics and machine learning with Spark, and deep learning using Tensorflow. This will be an in-person event hosted by various satellite sites. There will not be a direct-to-desktop option for this event. Tentative Agenda 11 p.m. …

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  • EAP: Strategies to Manage Stress and Uncertainty

    Virtual

    Modern life means living in challenging times, which makes it more important than ever to learn to cope with uncertainty, unpredictability, and stress. Making sound decisions can also be overwhelming, especially when it’s unknown what tomorrow will bring, let alone next week or next month. This webinar explores techniques to help relieve stress so participants can make decisions they feel …

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  • Entrepreneurship Journey

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    When you have an idea, you need to know what to do next. The journey of an entrepreneur requires resources and support to help overcome challenges and get closer toward your goals — a first sale. Join this session to learn from UCF alum and Innovation Station Foundation Founder and CEO Kelly Shea's journeys in entrepreneurship, tips on the best …

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  • Critiques and Career Express Drop-In (Recurring Event)

    Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center: 1st floor lobby

    No appointment needed — just come to the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center: Tuesdays: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Wednesdays: 12-2 p.m.  Check in on the first floor and you'll be directed to visit 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.

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  • Constitution Day: To Ratify or Not to Ratify? Revisiting the U.S. Constitution Debate

    Live Oak AB

    Join us for a dynamic conversation exploring the historical and modern-day debates around the U.S. Constitution. Hear from various voices, ask questions and enjoy free lunch while engaging in civil discourse. Co-Sponsored By: Civil Discourse and Engagement / Public Policy Events Military and Veteran Student Success Lou Frey Institute The panel discussion will center on the historical debate over the …

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  • Welcome Wednesday: Powerful Statements of Purpose for Grad School

    Virtual

    Your personal statement is your chance to show grad programs who you are beyond transcripts and test scores. Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session featuring Dr. Denzil Streete, Senior Associate Dean and Director of Graduate Education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).  This workshop will guide you through the process of crafting a compelling, …

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  • CREOL Fall 2025 Faculty Talks (Recurring Event)

    CREOL: CROL-103

    During the next several Wednesdays, CREOL faculty will present brief highlights of their research activities. The talks take place at noon in Room 103, with two professors each giving a 25-minute presentation. Attendance is mandatory for all first-semester Ph.D. students. SEPTEMBER 3 12:00: Ayman Abouraddy 12:30: Christian Heide SEPTEMBER 10 No presentations SEPTEMBER 17 12:00: Sean Pang 12:30: Yannick Salamin …

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  • Why Are There Pirates in the Constitution?

    Live Oak Ballroom/Magnolia Room

    UCF is commemorating the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17 with a lunch-and-learn.  David Head, associate lecturer of history, is the keynote speaker.   Topic: Pirates are a part of the Constitution. Article I, Section 8 give Congress the power to "define and punish Piracies" and the power to "grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal." What are they doing …

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  • SBA Workshop: How SBA Can Help Your Small Business Achieve the American Dream

    National Entrepreneur Center: Venture Training Room

    In-Person Seminar! This presentation provides an overview of programs available from SBA to support the establishment and growth of small businesses, including loan guaranty and venture capital programs to enhance small business access to capital; contracting programs to increase small business opportunities in federal contracting; direct loan programs for businesses, homeowners, and renters to assist their recovery from natural disasters; and …

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  • Faculty Collective Bargaining Notice

    Virtual

    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, September 17, 2025, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. via Teams. Look for the link in the Virtual Events section.

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  • Honors Undergraduate Thesis (HUT) Program Information Session

    Virtual

    Maximize your undergraduate experience at UCF by participating in the Honors Undergraduate Thesis (HUT) program. Join us to learn more. About this event The Honors Undergraduate Thesis (HUT) program allows juniors and seniors from all disciplines to engage in original and independent research as principal investigators. Over the course of two to four semesters, students work closely with a faculty …

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  • UCF Virtual Transfer Application

    Virtual

    Join us for the virtual UCF Transfer Application Workshop! Get expert help on submitting your Transfer application, navigating requirements, and ensuring you're ready for your UCF journey. Remember, the deadline to apply for (Summer, Fall, Spring) is (March 1, July 1, November 1)

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  • How to: LinkedIn

    Dixon Career Center: DCC 121 and Virtual

    LinkedIn 101: Connect, Research, and Stand Out ProfessionallyLinkedIn is more than just a digital resume. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to create a polished profile, use LinkedIn to expand your network, and research careers, companies, and schools. We’ll also cover do’s and don’ts for professional social media use. If you're unable to come in person, join us online! Get …

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  • Staying Anchored, Soaring Higher: How to Become an Orientation Leader!

    Transfer Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall, 215

    Learn more about what it takes to become an Orientation Leader! Orientation Leaders get to shape the experiences and journey of thousands of new students and their families, guests, and supporters during their first moments on campus. You become a first friend, a mentor, a resource, and a source of knowledge and inspiration to new Knights! This is a demanding …

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  • Prototyping + Manufacturing

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    With a design in mind, you have to take the next step in creating prototypes, testing and manufacturing. This session will teach you key aspects to consider as you ideate and test prototypes as well as how to tackle manufacturing as a startup.

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  • Faculty Seminars in Online Teaching: Integrity in Online Assessments

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    How can you foster academic integrity in your online courses? Join us to discover strategies to reduce the motivation and opportunity for cheating, leverage AI for learning and use academic integrity tools judiciously. For similar events and training opportunities, check out our full listing of Faculty Multimedia Center workshops and events for the semester here. Don’t miss out on enhancing …

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  • Ideas Tournament Info Session No.1

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Have you noticed a problem at school, at home or in your community that you want to solve? Have you imagined solutions to major problems but been frustrated at not knowing where to start? Our Ideas Tournament is a great place for you to showcase your startup ideas and get a chance to win $5,000 in cash prize.This signature competition supports LaunchPad's …

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  • CANCELED: How to Create Accessible Videos (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    How to Create Accessible Videos covers the fundamentals of making video content accessible, including captioning and audio description. Learn various methods for captioning videos and get familiar with UCF’s approved captioning vendors and services. 

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  • Test Day Ready: Your Ultimate Preparation Guide with SARC

    Dixon Career Center: DCC 121

    Getting ready for the MCAT, GRE or LSAT? Join SARC and AAP for a focused workshop on building effective study plans, mastering test strategies and reducing exam stress. Learn how SARC’s tutoring and academic support can help you feel confident and prepared for test day. 

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