Wednesday, October 28, 2026

  • Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Help UCF Win Cyberween 2026

    Virtual

    Help UCF claim the title of Cybersecurity Champion in Cyberween 2026! In this friendly competition, we challenge 11 other Florida universities while promoting online safety for students, faculty, and staff. The contest will run from Oct. 19 to 30, and it will feature a virtual haunted house with five cybersecurity-themed challenges. The university with the highest participation from current students …

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  • CECS Speaker Series

    HEC 101: 101

    As part of UCF's Space Week, join the College of Engineering & Computer Science for an exclusive morning of insights from aerospace industry leaders, organized by the CECS Student Leadership Council. Hear directly from engineers, NASA professionals, and space exploration pioneers as they discuss the future of the aerospace sector and the innovations driving it forward. Beyond the panel discussions, …

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  • The Craftsman with Care: an exhibition honoring Larry Cooper (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery

    Join us for the Closing Reception on Nov. 6 from 6-9pm. This event coincides with Art Knight! 2026.  The UCF Art Gallery is proud to present The Craftsman with Care: an exhibition honoring Larry Cooper. For nearly three decades, Larry Cooper was an integral part of the creative community at the University of Central Florida, where his work as an artist, …

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  • Rosen College Fall 2026 Career Fair

    Rosen College: Darden Auditorium, Room 101

    Network with employers, explore career opportunities and receive a free headshot to enhance your professional development.

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  • Personalize Student Learning Experiences Using Canvas Mastery Paths

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to build Mastery Paths (MP) in Webcourses@UCF. MP enables you to deliver personalized learning experiences tailored to student performance, providing extra support where it’s needed most at zero cost to students. Backed by research and real classroom use, our facilitators will share how MP has improved student achievement and satisfaction. After this workshop, …

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  • Big Red Bus - Donate Blood and get ticket to Howl-O-Scream!

    UCF Memory Mall

    From now until Halloween - all donors will receive a t-shirt plus one ticket to SeaWorld's Howl-O-Scream! (while supplies last) 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. Walk-ups are welcomed, and appointments are appreciated!

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  • Welcome Wednesday: Voices of the Graduate Experience

    Virtual

    Join the Dixon Career Development Center for this Welcome Wednesday session, part of our ongoing series featuring graduate school applicants and graduate students. This panel provides participants with the opportunity to hear firsthand about the graduate school journey, from preparing competitive applications to navigating life as a graduate student. Panelists will share their experiences, discuss challenges and successes, offer practical advice, and answer …

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

    RWC Wet Classroom

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

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

    RWC Wet Classroom

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

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  • 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, October 28, 2026, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted via Teams. Look for the link in the Virtual Events section.

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  • Writers in the Sun Reading by UCF alum Jaquira Díaz

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: TCH 325

    Writers in the Sun Reading with Jaquira Díaz Join Writers in the Sun for a reading with UCF alum Jaquira Díaz, author of the award-winning memoir Ordinary Girls and the upcoming paperback edition of her novel This Is the Only Kingdom. Ordinary Girls received a Florida Book Prize, and Díaz’s work explores themes of identity, family, place and belonging. During …

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  • UCF Space Week: Mars to Table - Feeding the Future of Human Space

    John C. Hitt Library: 402

    As humans prepare for long-duration missions to Mars, food must become more than nutrition—it must become infrastructure. Join Dr. Amy Gregory and Chef Cesar Rivera-Cruzado as they showcase the University of Central Florida's innovative Closed-Loop Culinary Ecosystem (CLCE), a hospitality-inspired Mars food system that integrates food production, culinary experience, behavioral health, and crew performance into a single mission architecture. Explore …

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  • Build Your Own AI Apps and Agents for Research: No Coding Experience Required

    Virtual

    Custom AI tools used to need a software team. Now researchers and student assistants can describe what they want in plain language and have an AI coding assistant build it with them. This hands-on workshop shows you how to turn an idea into a working AI app on AWS, even if you've never written code.You'll learn a practical, AI-guided approach …

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  • Therapeutic Journaling

    Student Union: 220 (Sand Key)

    Journaling is a powerful coping strategy, but it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to our thoughts. Gain insight on the benefits of journaling and learn about a variety of practical and creative techniques to make it a practice that works for you. This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being …

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  • Creating Accessible Designs Using Canva (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Creating Accessible Designs Using Canva introduces the basics of designing inclusive digital content using Canva. Learn how to apply accessibility principles in Canva by using high-contrast colors, accessible fonts, alt text and screen reader–friendly layouts. Participants are strongly encouraged to complete "How to Create Accessible PDFs" beforehand to build foundational knowledge. A Canva account and device are recommended for hands-on …

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  • UCF Space Week: From Orbit to Archives Gallery Talk (Recurring Event)

    UCF Libraries Special Collections and University Archives Gallery: Hitt Library - 4th floor room 403

    Join David Benjamin, Head of Special Collections & University Archives, for a Gallery Talk featuring UCF Libraries' Space Week exhibition: From Orbit to Archives.   Discover UCF’s place in the story of space exploration through photographs, memorabilia and more! A Special Collections & University Archives Exhibit inside the 4th Floor Gallery. Exhibition talks will be held inside the Gallery on October …

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  • Career and Wellness Peer Support Group (Recurring Event)

    CSEL 115: CSEL 115

    "Your career journey and well-being are connected. You don't have to navigate either alone." The Career & Wellness Peer Support Group provides a welcoming and supportive space for students to connect with peers while exploring career goals, personal growth, and overall well-being. Through guided discussions, and shared experiences, participants will gain strategies for managing stress, building confidence, and navigating career …

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  • Beat Procrastination and Stay Motivated Workshop

    Virtual

    Everyone procrastinates sometimes, but understanding why it happens can help students take control of their time. This workshop explores the psychology behind procrastination and introduces practical strategies for improving focus, managing distractions, breaking large assignments into manageable tasks, and building sustainable study habits throughout the semester.

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  • Narcotics Anonymous (Recurring Event)

    Ferrell Commons 171: Pride Commons

    This group meets every Wednesday. May meet outdoors during building closures for holidays.  NA 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 …

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  • Fright Knight - LK x CAB

    Lake Claire

    Get ready for a night of thrills, chills, and spooky fun at Fright Knight: Tales of the Abyss, presented by Late Knights & the Campus Activities Board! Lake Claire October 28th⏰ 8:00–11:00 PM WHAT’S WAITING IN THE ABYSS? ️ Brave the Haunted Trail Grab a bite from Food Trucks Strike a pose at the 360 Video Booth Test your courage …

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