Student leaders have the power to create meaningful change. This workshop explores how service-learning can strengthen leadership skills, build community connections, and support academic and personal growth. Join UCF Experiential Learning's Dr. Quynh Dang and Marika Koch to learn how to design impactful projects that align with your goals, engage peers, and make a lasting difference - on campus and …
EventsAcademic Advancement Programs invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session featuring representatives from UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management. This workshop will help students identify graduate programs that align with their goals and interests. Participants will learn how to research programs, evaluate options, and understand key factors in the admissions process. The session will conclude with a Q&A, giving attendees …
EventsGreat ideas deserve protection. This workshop, led by our PTRC librarian, will walk you through the basics of patents and trademarks -- what they are, why they matter, and how to research them. It’s a practical starting point for any student who wants to safeguard their innovation.
EventsStep into a living library where people are the books! The LEAD Interactive Library brings together 12–15 dynamic storytellers who will share powerful personal stories, leadership journeys, career paths, and lessons from their own experiences or from influential leaders who inspired them. Each storyteller represents a “book,” and together they create the LEAD Library. Participants are invited to explore these …
EventsThis workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of using Parallel Processing within the context of High-Performance Computing (HPC) with R. Attendees will gain an understanding of the benefits and limitations of HPC, learn about the available provider platforms, and practice logging in and running jobs through both Open OnDemand (OOD) and from the Command Line Interface (CLI). The session emphasizes …
EventsDiscover connection, creativity, and curiosity at Common Ground, a vibrant experience where students explore personal values, traditions, and big questions in a welcoming, playful space. Through storytelling circles, interactive games, and hands-on art stations, participants build bridges across diverse worldviews—religious, spiritual, secular, and everything in between. No prior knowledge or experience needed. Just bring your open mind! Presented by Dr. …
EventsDo you ever feel like your current study habits aren’t delivering the results you want? Are you searching for effective ways to excel in your classes and exams? Many students realize that the strategies that worked in high school don’t always translate to success in college. That’s because college courses bring new challenges: professors may be less personally involved, class sizes are larger, exams carry greater …
EventsJoin The bridgED Initiative, a UCF student organization dedicated to connecting education with real-world impact. In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to design and lead your own community workshop or event, from concept to execution! We’ll guide you through our process for creating meaningful, skill-based volunteer opportunities that make a difference in local schools and organizations. Participants will gain …
EventsAre you starting research and planning on conducting a literature review? In this workshop, we will discuss how to write a literature review. Join us to learn the importance, purpose, and structure of a literature review. This workshop will also offer tools to starting a literature review and how to write one yourself! Questions? Feel free to contact the Office …
EventsBoost student engagement with educational podcasts! Learn to plan, produce, and publish powerful episodes to enrich your course content or reach beyond the classroom. We'll also explore how AI tools can streamline your podcast production. This workshop is limited to faculty and staff.
EventsJoin Centsible Knights as we cover everything you need to know about the basics of budgeting and make your dollars make sense.
EventsCurious about where a PharmD can take you? Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) invites you to this Pre-Health Thursday session featuring faculty from Palm Beach Atlantic University. These experts in Pharmacogenomics, Ambulatory Care, Research, and Oncology will share how they built their careers and found their niche. Whether you're just starting to explore pharmacy or already planning your path, this session will spotlight …
EventsThe "shell" in Unix is a generic term for the program that provides the basic user interface to the system. Typically, this would be a command line interface, but might also include a graphical interface (e.g., "gnome shell"). This workshop will cover commands common to most variations of Unix and Unix command line interface shells. The second hour of this …
EventsAre you looking for a faster, easier way to create Quizzes for Webcourses@UCF? Respondus 4 is available to all faculty at UCF and allows you to format a Word document to create your quizzes. This workshop will review how to access the tool, format quiz questions, and use Respondus 4 to create and upload your quiz. Please note: Respondus 4 …
EventsSpeaker: Tobey Smith This 90-minute workshop will include a panel of 3-8 leaders from various professional backgrounds. The first 15 minutes will include opening remarks and introductions of the panelists. The first 30 minutes of the Q&A will be prepared questions from the Active Minds officer board about leadership, mental health, resilience, and burnout. We will then open up to …
EventsSpeaker: Raiya Shaw It's no secret that poetry has innumerable positive effects on a person's emotional well-being and is often described as a transformative art form. In this program, we'll be focusing on the supportive literary community created by the Young Poets' Society, and why the act of writing together both fosters rich connections, creates a welcoming atmosphere, allows members' …
EventsAre 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)
EventsSpeaker: Alexandra Minnick This interactive workshop empowers attendees to take control of their leadership and career development through the creative and strategic tools of mind mapping. By visually organizing their skills, interests, values, goals, and potential career paths, attendees will gain clarity, identify opportunities, and build actionable plans to thrive and grow. Using mind mapping techniques, attendees will create a …
EventsSpeaker: Monal Patel This interactive session introduces participants to key principles of research design, data integrity, authorship ethics, and the scholarly publishing process. It aims to build confidence in conducting research that advances institutional goals, fosters collaboration, and upholds the highest standards of academic integrity.
EventsReady 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, Fall, Spring) is (March 1, June 1, November 1)
EventsThe LEAD Alumni Zoom Panel brings together accomplished alumni for a dynamic conversation on career paths, industry experiences, and professional growth. As the final event of Leadership Week 2926, this interactive panel offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect, connect, and gain practical advice from professionals who have turned their LEAD experience into real-world success. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions, …
EventsJoin us this February in Orlando for the first Interactive Performance Summit, presented in partnership with the University of Central Florida. Designed as a creative sampler rather than a deep dive, the Summit offers a wide-ranging exploration of ideas, formats, and approaches to interactive performance. With brief, focused sessions and a “creative buffet” of perspectives to experience, attendees are encouraged …
EventsUCF Open Ed Live is a free online event designed to bring together higher education faculty, librarians, instructional designers, and others to explore the boundless opportunities of open education. It consists of three half-day virtual events with drop-in sessions for extended conversations on key topics. Speakers will present informational sessions, participate in panel discussions, and lead interactive workshops for attendees. …
EventsSay goodbye to slide overload! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to design clean, accessible, and compelling slides that actually support student learning. We’ll explore free tools like PowerPoint, Canva, and Adobe Express, then dive into practical design strategies like bulleted text, purposeful visuals, accessible fonts and color contrast, and reading order. You'll also learn tips for sharing and presenting …
EventsGetting ready for a fair or admissions event? This structured work session hosted by Academic Advancement Programs will help you feel confident, prepared, and intentional when connecting with professionals, admissions reps, and program leaders. We’ll start with a short presentation on networking strategies—what to say, how to follow up, and how to make a memorable impression—then break into small groups …
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