Thursday, January 30, 2025

  • The new UCF x lululemon shop at the UCF Campus Store

    Barnes & Noble Bookstore

    Introducing lululemon, brought to you by UCF! Join us on Thursday, Jan. 30 from 8a to noon at the UCF Campus Store in the John T. Washington Center. There will be entertainment and light refreshments. The first 100 people to purchase an item from the new collection will receive a free lululemon belt bag!

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  • Zora! 2025 Academic Conference (Recurring Event)

    St. Lawrence African Methodist Episcopal Church, Eatonville, FL and Virtual

    This year marks the 36th annual ZORA! Festival and the start of a new five-year thematic cycle devoted to an exploration of “Place and Place-Making.” Our conference program aligns with Eatonville’s recent designation by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. Our three-day conference will explore these complex challenges facing Eatonville and …

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  • Video Accessibility (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    This training provides an overview of the basics of video accessibility, including captioning and audio description. The training will demonstrate multiple ways of captioning video content and provide information on UCF’s approved vendors for captioning services.

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  • 2025 FSI Seminar Series: January-Next Gen Propulsion Systems

    12354 Research Parkway, Room #209. and Virtual

    Join us for the beginning of 2025 FSI Seminar Series. Topic: Next Gen Propulsion Systems Distinguished Guest Speaker: Dr. Reda Mankbadi, distinguished professor at the aerospace department of the College of Engineering, Embry-Riddle. Location: Florida Space Institute, Conference Room Time: 10 am EST 

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  • Finding & Using Academic Sources

    Virtual

    This session highlights time-saving strategies to locate sources for upcoming assignments, research projects and literature reviews. Learn how to navigate library website options, access peer reviewed journals and discipline-specific databases, common search strategies, and tips for maximizing Google Scholar.  This workshop is offered through the Office of Graduate Student Life. See https://graduate.ucf.edu/graduatestudentlife for details. 

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  • India's Quest for Technology

    Teaching Academy

    India has, since its Independence in 1947, been interested in a mastery of technology for security, governance, and growth. But its journey was often frustrated, from its early endeavors in the nuclear realm to half-baked attempts at electronics in the 1970s and 1980s. The period after that saw some unusual successes, including the growth of a software industry, public transportation, …

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  • UCF Application Workshop

    Virtual

    Ready to apply to UCF? Need assistance with completing the UCF Application? Join us for the virtual UCF Application Workshop! Remember, the deadline to apply for Summer 2025 is March 1, and Fall 2025 is July 1.

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  • Knight Shadow Program -Virtual Info Session (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Ever wondered what a “day in the life” of a particular job or career looks like? Want to make impactful connections with employers aligned to your major, and grow your professional network?  This session will detail the Knight Shadow Program - a job shadowing program during the academic breaks (summer break, winter break, spring break). Knight Shadow Student participants shadow …

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  • Intro to Design Thinking

    Virtual

    Join us for an engaging virtual workshop designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of Design Thinking. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a student, or a professional seeking to unlock innovative solutions, this high-level session will empower you with the mindset and methodologies needed to tackle challenges creatively. 

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  • Mighty Knights Self-Defense (Recurring Event)

    UCF Police Department Community Relations Office: Student Union 153

    This course -- taught by UCF police officers who are experienced and knowledgeable about personal safety and threat awareness -- primarily focuses on topics of mindset, preparation and awareness, but also demonstrates basic physical defense techniques. Our courses are designed to provide attendees with information, tactics and options which we believe may be useful for various types of crimes perpetrated …

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  • CHDR Presents: Keri Watson

    Center for Humanities and Digital Research: TCH 325

    [This rescheduled event was originally to take place October 10, 2024] Join Dr. Keri Watson, Assistant Director of the School of Visual Arts and Design and Associate Professor of Art History, for a presentation about the research in her new book, Florida’s New Deal Parks and Post Office Murals. What do the West Palm Beach Post Office's Barefoot Mailman murals and …

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  • Discovering Osteopathic Medicine: Insights from UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine

    CSEL: 121

    Get an in-depth look at the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) program at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIW SOM). This workshop will offer a program overview, insight on the application process, and an exclusive preview of the learning environment at UIW SOM.   Whether you’re considering a career in osteopathic medicine or just curious …

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  • "Transfer to be A Knight" Transfer Admission Information Session (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Transferring to UCF starts with preparation. The "Transfer to be A Knight" presentation is designed to provide you with the tools to make your transition as smooth as possible. Please join for this virtual information session filled with advice and support on all things related to transfer students: admissions, application requirements, credit review and more. Sessions are hosted by a …

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  • CANCELED: Faculty Recital: Jesse Cook, trumpet

    Rehearsal Hall

    Assistant professor of trumpet Jesse Cook presents a recital on the UCF campus. Jesse Cook has been hailed by Fanfare Magazine as a trumpeter with “technical surety, a shining tone, dynamic control, a smooth legato, and real imagination.”

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