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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
  • 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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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
  • Be a Leader: Community & Culture

    Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218C)

    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 …

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  • DNP Nurse Executive Information Session

    Virtual

    Join us for a DNP Nurse Executive Information Session.  We'll provide a brief overview of the track, and then a deep dive into navigating the application and admissions process with confidence.  This is an opportunity for you to ask questions and clarify requirements from supporting documents to application deadlines.  This is an opportunity to get clear, accurate answers in a relaxed and …

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

    Dixon Career Center: DCC 121

    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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  • Welcome Wednesday: Quest for the Perfect Grad Program

    Virtual

    Academic 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 …

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  • Online Space MBA

    Virtual

    This webinar session will be a quick overview of our Online Part Time Professional MBA program (SPACE MBA) and to help answer questions about application requirements and completing your online application to the program. Our next cohort will start Spring 2027; fully online. Presentation led by UCF’s Associate Provost for space commercialization and strategy, Greg Autry, Ph.D., Program Director, Zaheer Ali,  and Assistant Director of Recruiting, George Fulginiti.

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  • Protecting Ideas: Patents & Trademarks for Your Startup

    John C. Hitt Library: 170: John C. Hitt Library: 170

    Great 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.

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  • LEAD Library

    FC 168D

    Step 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 …

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  • Legal Studies at UCF: Pathways to Law School and Legal Careers

    Virtual

    Join us online for an information session to learn more about the undergraduate degree in Legal Studies.  Whether your goal is a career in the legal field or preparation for law school, the UCF Department of Legal Studies offers undergraduate degree programs and experiences designed to provide a strong academic foundation and critical skills necessary to be competitive in the …

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  • Parallel Computing in R

    research 1: 101: 101

    This 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 …

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  • Common Ground: A Journey Through Stories & Surprises

    LEAD Scholars Academy, Black Classroom: FC 168D

    Discover 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. …

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  • Knight at the Library – UCF Library Tour

    Transfer Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall, 215

    Join a guided tour of the UCF Library to discover everything it has to offer to support you throughout your time at UCF. You’ll explore each floor, check out different study spaces, and learn how to access research tools, technology, and helpful student services that can make your classes easier and more successful. We’ll meet at the UCF Transfer Center …

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  • Workshop Wednesday: Utilizing AI to Power your Job Search

    Virtual

    Unlock new opportunities by combining human connection with AI-powered strategy. Learn how to search smarter, use AI tools to tailor applications, strengthen networking outreach, and confidently navigate both the open and hidden job markets. Join us via zoom or in person. Register on Handshake to save your seat or for zoom link. 

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  • Level Up Your Study Skills: Proven Strategies for College Courses

    Virtual

    Do 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 …

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  • From Reflection to Action: The Discipline of Leadership

    Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218D)

    This presentation explores the connection between self-reflection, and leadership. We draw on Army leadership principles from nearly two decades each of Active Duty service and from our current roles mentoring hundreds of UCF students in the Army ROTC program. We will demonstrate how personal habits, routines, and self-leadership directly translate into building resilient, forward-looking leaders. Students will learn how to …

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  • UCF Healthcare Informatics Professional Science MS Information Session

    Virtual

    Join us for an information session for the UCF Online Healthcare Informatics Professional Science MS program.

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  • UCF Healthcare Informatics Professional Science MS Information Session

    Virtual

    Join us for an information session for the UCF Online Healthcare Informatics Professional Science MS program.

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  • The bridgED Initiative: Create Your Own Workshop!

    LEAD Scholars Academy, Gold Classroom: FC 168E

    Join 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 …

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