Events This Week

Sunday, February 8, 2026
  • Mountain Biking & Camping

    Alafia State Park

    Trip Information Trip Date: Saturday, February 7 – Sunday, February 8 Trip Location: Alafia, FL Trip Cost: $60 Registration Opens: Saturday, January 24 at 12:00 PM Registration Closes: Tuesday, February 3 at 12:00 PM Register for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the UCF RWC Membership Portal website. All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will …

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  • UCF Softball: Black & Gold Classic (Recurring Event)

    Softball Stadium

    The UCF softball team kicks off the 2026 season with the Black & Gold Classic at the UCF Softball Complex, Feb. 5–8. Of the Knights’ five opponents in the tournament, Duke and Boston  earned NCAA Tournament bids in 2025. Feb. 5UCF vs. Boston, 3 p.m.UCF vs. CSU Bakersfield, 6 p.m.Feb 6. UCF vs. Duke, 7 p.m.Feb. 7UCF vs. Maryland, 7 p.m.Feb. …

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  • UCF Softball: Black & Gold Classic (Recurring Event)

    Softball Stadium

    The UCF softball team kicks off the 2026 season with the Black & Gold Classic at the UCF Softball Complex, Feb. 5–8. Of the Knights’ five opponents in the tournament, Duke and Boston  earned NCAA Tournament bids in 2025. Feb. 5UCF vs. Boston, 3 p.m.UCF vs. CSU Bakersfield, 6 p.m.Feb 6. UCF vs. Duke, 7 p.m.Feb. 7UCF vs. Maryland, 7 p.m.Feb. …

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  • Art Exhibit - Between Learning & Becoming (Recurring Event)

    601 W. Livingston St.: 5th floor lobby

    The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown presents an exhibition showcasing the creative works of Valencia students, highlighting their artistic growth and diverse expressions across various mediums. Celebrating exploration and self-expression, the exhibition captures the transformation of learning into vision through painting, design, sculpture, and digital media. Each piece reflects the evolving voices of emerging artists and the vibrant spirit of …

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Monday, February 9, 2026
  • Chair Chat with Dr. Nored

    UCF Downtown: DPAC 161

    Connect, learn, and celebrate! Join the Department of Legal Studies for an informal chat with Dr. Nored, Department Chair. Discover more about your program, explore ways to get involved, and enjoy King Cake as we celebrate Mardi Gras together.

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  • Intermediate Python with database programming

    R1:101: Research 1, Room 101

    In this workshop, we'll focus on three key pillars of Python development: error handling, user-defined functions, and database programming. Firstly, we'll equip you with the tools to build robust and resilient code through comprehensive error handling techniques. Learn how to anticipate and gracefully manage errors, ensuring your programs not only function smoothly but also remain reliable in the face of …

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  • Boss? Nah: Turn What You Know into a Business

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    You don’t need a million-dollar idea, rich parents, or years of experience to start a business - you need the right mindset and the skills you’re already building right now. In this talk, entrepreneur Renee Overton-Palma shares her real, unfiltered journey from corporate life to business ownership and breaks down how everyday experiences - classes, group projects, internships, part-time jobs, …

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  • Joust Information Session #2

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Get a head start learning how to compete and win in UCF's most prestigious and rewarding entrepreneurship competition, THE JOUST! This interactive session will review preparation, application, and competition timelines as well as event rules and success tips. Join us - you can't win if you don't play!

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  • Art Exhibit - Between Learning & Becoming (Recurring Event)

    601 W. Livingston St.: 5th floor lobby

    The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown presents an exhibition showcasing the creative works of Valencia students, highlighting their artistic growth and diverse expressions across various mediums. Celebrating exploration and self-expression, the exhibition captures the transformation of learning into vision through painting, design, sculpture, and digital media. Each piece reflects the evolving voices of emerging artists and the vibrant spirit of …

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
  • Leveraging Generative AI to Improve Students’ Problem-Solving Skills

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Discover how Generative AI can streamline the design of problem-based learning (PBL) experiences for online courses. In this hands-on session, participants will explore PBL fundamentals, examine cross-disciplinary examples, and use AI to craft authentic problems, inquiry activities, and assessments. Leave equipped with practical strategies to simulate real-world professional practice in your online teaching. This workshop is limited to faculty.

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  • Special Programs: Creating a Non-academic Course Section in Webcourses@UCF

    Virtual

    Discover how departments across UCF use Special Programs to deliver professional development, training, and other non-academic learning experiences. In this virtual session, you’ll learn how to create and manage your own course in Webcourses@UCF, explore enrollment and compliance options, and pick up practical tips to ensure a smooth, effective experience for your learners. This workshop is limited to faculty and …

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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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  • Sexual Wellness Tabling Event (Recurring Event)

    Downtown Campus

    Come engage with Wellness and Health Promotion Services at our Sexual Wellness tabling event where you get accurate information, freebies, connection to campus and community health services to end the stigma of sexual health and overall well-being.

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  • Colloquium by Professor Basak Gurel, University of Central Florida

    MSB 318: Mathematical Sciences Building, Room 318

    Our Colloquium series offers a diverse platform for research scholars, faculty, students, and industry experts to share and exchange ideas, fostering discussion and networking across mathematics, statistics, and data science. Our own Professor Başak Gürel will speak at this week's colloquium on "Topological Entropy of Hamiltonian Systems and Persistence Modules." Abstract: Topological entropy is a fundamental invariant of a dynamical …

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  • Thesis and Dissertation 101: Formatting Demo (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Finishing your thesis or dissertation soon? Join us to learn how to compile your work into UCF’s official Microsoft Word Template so your electronic thesis or dissertation (ETD) is formatted to be compliant with UCF’s requirements and policies, including digital accessibility. This workshop will also include an overview of the Format Review process and expectations. For additional information, please see: …

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  • Talk Tuesday: Law School Rec Letters That Open Doors

    Virtual

    Applying to law school? Academic Advancement Programs invites you to this Talk Tuesday session featuring Robert Sutton from Barry Law, focused on securing powerful letters of recommendation.  Letters of recommendation are your character witnesses. In this high-impact session, we’ll unpack what makes a letter compelling, who to ask (and how), and how to support your recommenders with strategic materials. Leave …

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  • CREOL Spring Colloquium: Han Zhao, UCF Physics

    CREOL: CROL-103 and Virtual

    Title: Building network of superconducting quantum processors with optical interconnects Abstract: Optically interconnected networks of heterogeneous quantum platforms are milestones of future quantum information infrastructure. Integrating superconducting qubits as the prominent quantum processors in such a network requires efficient and high-fidelity microwave-optical interfaces. In this talk, I will highlight our recent progress towards an electro-optomechanical transducer, which converts quantum-level microwave …

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  • Building a Brand Is Like Making a Sandwich

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Anthony "Biggie" Bencomo is a UCF alum who studied Marketing and has started 2 clothing brands. For the past 13 years, he has turned his passion for sandwiches into a sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.  He will talk about how building a brand is like making a sandwich.  The importance of leaning into your niche and building a community around it. Learn about consistency and the importance of the journey, and where it …

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  • Fintech MS Information Session

    Virtual

    Join us for our online information session for the Fintech MS degree program. This session will provide information about the program including curriculum, learning outcomes, schedule, cohort format, application process and admission process. Q&A with Coordinator of Graduate Admissions, Meredith Smart and Director of the program, Dr. Christo Pirinsky.

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  • Master's in Real Estate Information Session

    Virtual

    Join us for our online information session for the Real Estate MSRE degree. This session will provide information about the program including curriculum, learning outcomes, schedule, cohort format, application process and admission process. Our next cohort will be taught at the UCF Downtown campus for Fall 2026. Q&A with  Assistant Director of Recruiting, George Fulginiti and Program Director, Dr. David Harrison.

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  • Critiques & Career Express Drop-In (In-Person) (Recurring Event)

    Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center DCC 115: DCC 115

    No appointment needed - just come to the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center: Tuesdays: 2-4pm Wednesdays: 12-2pm 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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  • Git Version Control for Professional Software Development

    Virtual

    Learn and develop techniques for professional collaborative work using the Git Flow workflow. In this hands-on workshop, we will cover working with remote repositories on GitHub (https://github.com) to push and pull code changes, submit pull requests, and merge branches for your projects using GitHub and the command line.Attendees should have experience creating repositories, making commits, and using GitHub prior to …

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