Events This Week

Sunday, August 30, 2026
  • UCF Volleyball: Black and Gold Classic (Recurring Event)

    The Venue at UCF

    The UCF volleyball team hosts its season-opening Black and Gold Classic on Aug. 28-30 at the Venue. 8/28: UCF vs. Robert Morris, 7 p.m. 8/29: UCF vs. Stony Brook, 4 p.m. 8/30: UCF vs. NC State, 2 p.m. UCF students attend matches for free with valid UCF student ID.  For the most up-to-date information on the volleyball team, visit ucfknights.com.

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Monday, August 31, 2026
  • Leveraging Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    This session will explore how Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor can be effectively used to secure online assessments. Attendees will explore configuring exams, understand monitoring analytics, and implement best practices to ensure secure and fair testing environments. In this workshop, you'll learn how to:  Summarize concerns around academic integrity in online assessments. Review techniques and quiz settings in Webcourses@UCF (Canvas) …

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  • Big Red Bus - Donate Blood or Platelets Today!

    UCF Memory Mall

    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! Appointments for Blood Donation: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1808979 Appointments for Platelet Donation:  https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1808934

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  • Supercharge Your Day Job with AI

    Virtual

    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'll also touch on effective prompt engineering before turning …

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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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  • SMART Recovery (Recurring Event)

    Student Union 313: Admin: 313

    This group meets every Monday, excluding campus closures/holidays. Meeting is OPEN to all UCF students, faculty, staff, and community members. Self 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: Build and maintain motivation Cope with …

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
  • Mathematical Biology Seminar by Dr. Hsin-Hsiung 'Bill' Huang

    MSB 318: Mathematical Sciences Building, Room 318

    Mathematical Biology Seminar Dr. Hsin-Hsiung 'Bill' Huang, professor in UCF's School of Data, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, will speak on "Bayesian Sparse Mixed-Response Species Distribution Models with Spatial Dependence" at this week's seminar. Abstract: Ecological monitoring programs increasingly record continuous, binary and count responses at common sites. We develop a Bayesian species distribution model for such mixed ecological responses, using a …

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  • Healthcare IT Symposium

    Dr. Phillips Academic Commons: 161

    The School of Global Health Management and Informatics is proud to host Dr. Sudha Chandrashekar, Dr. Ricardo Silva, and Dr. Alyssa Tanaka as they discuss collaboration, innovation, and the future of technology-enabled health systems.

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  • What Is the Blackstone LaunchPad and CEL?

    Virtual

    Did you know we give away money? Did you know we have $20/hour internships across different industries and cities? Have you seen our roster of coaches and speakers from last year? You've probably walked past our location in the Student Union, but this is your opportunity to learn more about all we have to offer through an online session. From …

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  • Sip, Chat and Discover Yellowdig

    Virtual

    Need help with Yellowdig or want to learn what’s new? Join UCF’s monthly chat, co-hosted by CDL and Yellowdig Success Manager Vicky De La Cruz. This informal session is an opportunity to ask questions, explore new features, review community engagement and get personalized guidance. Connect with fellow Yellowdig users at UCF, share ideas and bring your favorite beverage. View a recent …

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous (Recurring Event)

    Student Union 313: Admin: 313

    This group meets every Tuesday excluding campus closures/holidays. ALCOHOLICS 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 …

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
  • Get Started in Undergraduate Research

    Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center: 121 and Virtual

    Are you interested in learning more about research? Not sure where to start or how to navigate all the programs available? This workshop will discuss how to expand your academic experience through undergraduate research, including how to get started by finding a faculty mentor.  Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ucf.edu). 

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  • Study Abroad Drop-In Advising and Workshop Series (Recurring Event)

    Student Union: 220 (Sand Key)

    Stop by, get your questions answered and receive hands-on support as you work through your application materials. This four-part series is designed to help students navigate the study abroad process by providing helpful resources, guidance and support every step of the way. Join us on the first four Wednesdays in September and let us help you take the next step …

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  • Pre-Health Kick-Off

    Student Union: Cape Florida Ballroom

    The Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Sciences and Health Professions and Sciences invite you to attend the fifth annual Pre-Health Kick-Off! Pre-Health students are invited to connect with over 40 registered student organizations, campus partners and the UCF College of Medicine admissions team.  

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  • Waddle Into High-Impact Practice

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 202: TCH 202

    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.  Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. …

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  • Good Enough Practices in Scientific Computing

    Virtual

    This workshop is designed for researchers at any career stage who want to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their data analysis and computational research. Inspired by the paper Good Enough Practices in Scientific Computing (Wilson et al., 2017), the session introduces “good computing practices that every researcher can adopt, regardless of their current level of computational skill.” Topics include …

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  • Wellness Wednesdays (Recurring Event)

    John C Hitt Library

    Join UCF Library and its partners for a session on wellness. These events will take place every two weeks in the fall (except for the end of October).  Scheduled topics are:  Sept. 2: Find Your Fit - The Power of Exercise (Room 223) Long periods of sitting while studying, working or in class can leave your body feeling stiff and …

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  • Digital Accessibility 101: Self-Evaluating for Beginners

    Virtual

    Digital Accessibility 101: Self-Evaluating for Beginners introduces the basics of creating accessible digital content. Learn the 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 required, just a commitment to accessibility. UCF employees: Use the Register Now …

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  • Exploring Indian Food History: The Tradition and Culture of Goan Feni

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 325: CHDR 325

    The India Center and the Fulbright Association Mid-Florida Chapter present a discussion with Devon Newhouse, Ph.D., exploring the global influences that have shaped Goan cuisine through the history of feni, the first distilled spirit in India to receive a Geographic Indicator designation. While feni originated from distillation techniques predating the arrival of Europeans in India, the introduction of cashew by the …

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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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Thursday, September 3, 2026
  • How to Start Your Business

    Virtual

    If you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This three-hour webinar will give you an overview of what to know, important actions to take, and best practices on how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success. Learn about the journey from pre-venture to start-up to opening your business as …

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  • COIL Information Session (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Have you ever wanted to bring a vibrant global perspective into your classroom without the logistical challenges or costs of international travel? You can make it happen right here at UCF through COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning). This type of virtual exchange connects UCF students with international peers, creating a shared, collaborative learning environment in your course. With the combined support …

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  • ThingLink Basics: Upload, Create and Share

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Transform simple multimedia into immersive experiences with interactive images, videos and virtual tours. Follow along with a live demo to get started in ThingLink, which is available to all UCF faculty, staff and students. In this workshop, you'll learn how to:  Navigate the ThingLink interface to upload, organize and manage course media. Create interactive learning experiences using images, videos, 3D …

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  • Introduction to UCF's High-Performance Computing (ARCC Clusters)

    Virtual

    Computational research can analyze models and/or data to reach new conclusions in faster ways or in more complex scenarios. UCF has a more than 7,000-core cluster for general-purpose research computation across many academic fields, and a 54-node GPU cluster for specialized computation.This workshop will review the capabilities of the UCF Advanced Research Computing Center, with a focus on the two …

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