Wednesday, September 18, 2024

  • UCF Ideas Competition - Submit by 9/29

    Virtual

    UCF's Ideas Competition provides ALL students with an opportunity to share early-stage innovation and startup ideas and compete for cash prizes. Every problem and every solution is eligible - take your first step as a creator, innovator, entrepreneur, and leader by sharing your ideas for making things better!  FOUR STUDENTS WILL EARN $1000 PRIZES FOR THEIR IDEAS! UCF's Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership has …

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  • Triathlon Training (Recurring Event)

    Main RWC

    This 6-week Small Group Training program will prepare participants for the Ron Jon Cocoa Beach Sprint Triathlon (swim 1/4-mile, bike 12.5 miles, run 3.1 miles). There is a bike requirement for the race, but not for the training. Both new and veteran triathletes are welcome; however, previous fitness experience is recommended. Training takes place on Monday's and Wednesday's at 7 …

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  • Grant Writing Academy: Competitive Proposal Development for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Education (DoED)

    TBD

    Dr. Zhihua Qu, Pegasus Professor, UCF Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering will facilitate the DOE session. Dr. Mary Little, Professor, UCF School of Teacher Education will facilitate the DoED session. Several strong/weak proposal writing examples will be discussed to demonstrate best practices. A brief overview of the proposal review process, pros and cons of communicating with agency program managers …

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  • Navigating the Crossroads: Ethics and Al in India

    Virtual

    Artificial Intelligence currently plays a role in everyday life for many Indians. As India continues to develop technologies, what are some ethical implications with the growth of artificial intelligence in the country? What does responsible AI look like? What are future challenges with AI in India? How do current government policies address the need for innovations along with responsible growth? …

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  • Welcome Wednesday: Graduate Success Strategies - From Application to Admission

    Virtual

    Are you a graduate student applying to programs or looking to better understand the application process? Join Anitra Douglas-McCarthy, Assistant Dean for Access and Recruitment at Cornell Graduate School, as she guides you through selecting programs, crafting strong applications, and understanding admission criteria. Gain valuable insights on enhancing your application materials and timelines, boosting your chances of securing admission to your …

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  • AI & the Job Search

    CSEL 121 and Virtual

    Part of the workshop Wednesday series with Career Services:  Learn how to utilize AI like ChatGPT to create effective prompts that will assist you in job searching and applications. Be prepared with your laptop, a mobile device, tell a friend to join the session and be ready to talk about the pros and cons about AI.

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  • Empower researchers to advance medical research with Flywheel!

    Virtual

    Join us for an insightful webinar on September 18 at 2 pm ET to learn how Flywheel, in collaboration with Microsoft, empowers researchers to efficiently manage their medical imaging data, develop AI models, and create workflows to advance medical research. This session will highlight Flywheel’s capabilities in enabling multicenter collaborations across institutions, ensuring data security, and fostering expert collaboration to …

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  • CANCELED: Pale Kreyòl (Haitian Creole Conversation) (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 358B

    Come practice speaking Haitian Creole with your peers every other Wednesday, starting from September 18. Games and interactive activities will be used. This activity is intended for students who are not fluent in Haitian Creole, and UCF students who are not enrolled in the course may also join.  Meeting days:  September 18 October 2 October 16 October 30 November 13

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  • CANCELED: Chante Kreyòl (Sing Creole) (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 358B

    Join us on the dates listed below to improve your Haitian Creole reading skills while having fun. We will learn about different music genres, practice to read lyrics then sing.  UCF students not enrolled in a Haitian Creole Course are welcome to attend.  Meeting days:  September 18 October 2 October 16 October 30 November 13

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  • CHDR Presents: Veterans Legacy Program

    Center for Humanities and Digital Research: TCH 325

    Join Dr. Amy Giroux, Associate Director of the Center for Humanities and Digital Research; Dr. Amelia Lyons, Professor of History; Dr. Barbara Gannon, Professor of History; as well as researchers Sarah Bousfield and Katherine Thurlow as they deliver their talk: “National Cemeteries as Digital Classrooms: Making Veterans Stories Accessible to All” CHDR Presents is an ongoing talk series hosted by the Center …

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  • College of Graduate Studies Grad Fair

    UCF Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    Join us for the Annual College of Graduate Studies Grad Fair, where you can explore a range of academic programs, meet faculty, and learn more about our graduate community. It's a great opportunity to find out how our programs can support your academic and professional goals!

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  • Narcotics Anonymous (Recurring Event)

    Ferrell Commons 171: Pride Commons

    This group meets every Wednesday except when the campus is closed. 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 on recovery …

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