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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

  • Future-Proof Leadership: Building Authentic Leaders Who Thrive and Empower Communities

    Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218D)

    In a world of rapid change and uncertainty, students need more than technical skills—they need the courage and clarity that come from leading authentically. Join us for this workshop with special guest speaker Diali Coll-Mercado, where students will explore how authentic leadership, a framework grounded in self-awareness, balanced decision-making, relational transparency, and a values-driven core, can serve as a pathway …

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  • Deliberative Dialogue: Funding Issues in Title One Schools

    FC 168D

    Join us for a deliberative dialogue exploring multiple perspectives on funding equity in education. Deliberative dialogue is a method of thinking and talking together. It is a way for individuals from varied backgrounds and perspectives to come together to seek a shared understanding of a problem or issue and search for common ground and action. Event presented by Dr. Haley …

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  • Deliberative Dialogue: Funding Issues in Title One Schools

    FC 168D

    Join us for a deliberative dialogue exploring multiple perspectives on funding equity in education. Deliberative dialogue is a method of thinking and talking together. It is a way for individuals from varied backgrounds and perspectives to come together to seek a shared understanding of a problem or issue and search for common ground and action. Event presented by Dr. Haley …

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  • Bachelor's in Nursing Online Information Session, BSN degree (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Join us online for an information session on the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at UCF and learn about the unique admission requirements for each BSN program track. In this interactive information session, ask questions and find out what you need to know to successfully prepare your BSN program application. --- UCF’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Information …

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  • Gilman Scholarship Information Session (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    If you plan to study or intern abroad between May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027, you may be interested in applying for the Gilman International Scholarship program. The Gilman Scholarship is a $5,000 award given to current Pell Grant recipients interested in study abroad internships or educational opportunities.

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  • Master of Sport Business Management Information Session

    Virtual

    Join this virtual information session to meet our admissions team and program director and learn more about the DeVos Sport Business Management dual degree program. This online admissions event will provide details about the program including curriculum, learning outcomes, cohort format, application process, and admission process. After the presentation, stay online for a live Q&A with the admissions team.

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  • Multiliteracies for Collaboration: Takeaways from a Teacher Trainer

    Student Union: Key West C

    Join us for this interactive lecture, presented by Dr. Christina Torres, Assistant Professor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in the Modern Languages and Literatures Department at UCF. Expanding the traditional definition of literacy, multiliteracies (New London Group, 1996) recognized that textual interpretation occurs within the intersection of student lifeworlds and multiple modes of expression. Decades later, …

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  • Talk Tuesday: Pre‑Law Power Tools

    Virtual

    Ready to sharpen your path to law school? Academic Advancement Programs invites you to join a session which introduces LexScholars by AccessLex, a program designed to build skills, confidence, and connections for aspiring law students. You’ll also explore additional AccessLex resources, from financial education to admissions support, that provide practical tools to navigate the journey ahead. Leave with free, actionable strategies to power up your …

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  • Professional Full Time MBA Online Information Session

    Virtual

    This webinar session will be a quick overview of our Full Time Professional MBA program and to help answer questions about application requirements and completing your online application to the program. Our next Full Time Professional MBA cohort will start Fall 2026 and will be taught at the UCF Downtown Campus. Sign up and join us to learn more!

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  • Professional Full Time MBA Online Information Session

    Virtual

    This webinar session will be a quick overview of our Full Time Professional MBA program and to help answer questions about application requirements and completing your online application to the program. Our next Full Time Professional MBA cohort will start Fall 2026 and will be taught at the UCF Downtown Campus. Sign up and join us to learn more!

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  • CREOL Spring Colloquium: Viktoryia Shautsova, UCF Materials Science & Engineering

    CREOL: CROL-103

    Title: Light-matter interactions in 2D materials nanophotonics and their applications Abstract: Due to strong quantum confinement and reduced screening, 2D materials enable exciting new opportunities for optoelectronic and biosensing applications. In this talk, I will first briefly discuss large-scale fabrication strategies for 2D material-based devices and their integration with nanophotonic components. I will then present how coupling of 2D materials …

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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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  • Linux Tool to Orchestrate Research: Makefiles

    R1:101: Research 1, Room 101

    Make is a command-line tool often used to build executable code from source code. While ubiquitous for those working with C or FORTRAN, Make can also manage task dependencies for any Unix commands. Researchers seeking to implement reproducible workflows, automating data analysis pipelines, or producing tables and plots for publication can automate their workflow using Make. This workshop is intended for new …

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  • Busy is Broken: Choose Intentionally

    Virtual

    This workshop is designed to help future leaders rethink their relationship with time, opportunity, and ambition. At a university with thousands of opportunities, we’ll explore what really happens when you say yes to everything, and how that impacts your energy and long-term goals. Through interactive reflection and practical tools, participants will learn how to align their commitments with their values …

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  • Joust Information Session #3

    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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  • UCF Men's Basketball vs. TCU

    Addition Financial Arena

    The UCF men's basketball team hosts TCU in Big 12 Conference play at the Addition Financial Arena at 7 p.m. on Feb. 17. The matchup will air on ESPN+. For more information, including tickets, please visit ucfknights.com/sports/mens-basketball.

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous (Recurring Event)

    Ferrell Commons 171: Pride Commons

    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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  • Moonlight Paddle (Recurring Event)

    Lake Claire Recreational Area

    Join Outdoor Adventure for a guided nighttime paddle on Lake Claire with our Moonlight Paddle Series. After a brief safety and paddling overview, we’ll launch together and enjoy a relaxed paddle as the lake transforms after dark.Along the way, Paddle Guides will share insight into the ecology and history of Lake Claire while introducing the principles of Leave No Trace, …

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