Fall: by Category “Speaker/Lecture/Seminar”

  • Lunch and Learn: Bringing new chemical concepts in forensic anthropology and bioarchaeology

    Howard Phillips Hall and Virtual

    Please join us for our next Lunch and Learn of the semester! Dr. Matthieu Baudelet from the Department of Chemistry and the National Center for Forensic Science will be presenting on the “Bringing new chemical concepts in forensic anthropology and bioarchaeology”.The event will be held in-person in Howard Phillips Hall room 409M and via Zoom on Tuesday, November 5th from …

    Fall
  • Talk with CIA Chief Historian David Robarge

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 351 and Virtual

    UCF History welcomes David Robarge for a discussion and Q&A about his career path and current role as CIA Chief Historian.

    Fall
  • Study Abroad 101 (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Studying abroad offers invaluable opportunities for cultural immersion, academic enhancement, personal growth, and career advantages. This presentation covers the benefits and types of study abroad programs, guidance on choosing the right one, and details on the application process. It includes financial planning tips, preparation for departure, adapting to life abroad, and making the most of the experience. This will be …

    Fall
  • Veterans Salute

    Veterans Commemorative Site

    Join us for the 2024 Veterans Salute! A signature Veterans Month@UCF event, the annual Veterans Salute will take place at the Veterans Commemorative Site on Memory Mall to honor and remember our Veterans. This year’s theme for the Veterans Salute is “Honoring a Legacy of Loyalty and Service.” More details about the event program tba. The 2024 Veterans Salute is …

    Fall
  • CCIE Virtual Research Circle

    Virtual

    RESCHEDULED:  Wednesday, November 6, 2024 noon to 1 p.m. Topic: NIH Funding Success The College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) virtual bi-weekly research circles include presentations and conversations from CCIE faculty as well as faculty from other colleges at UCF, with a focus on collaborative innovative, interdisciplinary and community-based research initiatives. The presentations will provide opportunities to connect with CCIE …

    Fall
  • CCIE Virtual Research Circle (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    The CCIE virtual bi-weekly research circles includes presentations and conversations from UCF’s College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) faculty, as well as faculty from other colleges at UCF with a focus on collaborative, innovative, interdisciplinary, community-based research initiatives. Presentations provide opportunities to connect with faculty in CCIE and share opportunities of mutual interest. Presenters from the community and government …

    Fall
  • CHDR Presents: Mel Stanfill

    Center for Humanities and Digital Research: TCH 325

    Dr. Mel Stanfill, Associate Professor with a dual appointment to both English and the Texts & Technology Program, will deliver a talk on research in the recently-published Fandom Is Ugly: Networked Harassment in Participatory Culture. CHDR Presents is an ongoing talk series hosted by the Center for Humanities and Digital Research where scholars share innovative, award-winning, creative research to both …

    Fall
  • From Service to Startup: Lighting the Way in Entrepreneurship

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Join Leah Stiles, retired Navy Senior Chief and founder of SEA WAVES, as she shares her remarkable journey from military service to founding a mission-driven nonprofit. Leah will discuss how she turned her personal battle with eating disorders into a powerful movement for change, and how mentorship, community, and a strong network were essential to her success. Attendees will learn …

    Fall
  • Study Abroad Walk-in Advising (Recurring Event)

    UCF Global

    Join us for a walk-in advising session led by two students who have study abroad experience! Get firsthand insights, tips, and advice on everything from choosing the right program to making the most of your time abroad. Whether you're just curious or ready to apply, this is the perfect opportunity to ask questions and get inspired by fellow students who've …

    Fall
  • CREOL SEMINAR: Keith Runge, University of Arizona

    CREOL : 103 and Virtual

    Title: Topological Acoustics Research @ NewFoS Abstract: The NSF-funded New Frontiers of Sound (NewFoS) Science and Technology Center at the University of Arizona leads a collaboration of scientists, engineers, and educators including nine institutions of higher learning. NewFoS develops and applies insights from topological acoustics, more generally, geometric phase, to societal challenges. This talk will explore new one-way propagation of …

    Fall
  • SBA Workshop: SBA Resources for Veterans

    National Entrepreneur Center: Venture Training Room

    We look forward to seeing you In-Person at the National Entrepreneur Center in Orlando. Live Basic Event: Celebrating SBA’s National Veteran Small Business Week, this workshop addresses the role of the SBA Office of Veterans Business Development in maximizing the availability, applicability, and usability of small business programs for Veterans, Service-Disabled Veterans, Reserve Component Members, and their dependents or survivors. OVBD is SBA’s …

    Fall
  • Special Lecture: “Do not fret that on the road ahead there will be no friends, / for who is there in tianxia who does not know you?”: Tianxia 天下, Poetics, and A Journey Home

    Visual Arts Building: 111

    This special lecture is presented by Lanlan Kuang, Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Central Florida. This is part of the Reaching for the Stars as a Global Citizen: An Intellectual Journey of Asia and the World lecture series. This lecture series provides a rare opportunity for students to learn first-hand from esteemed scholars one of the most important regions in the world …

    Fall
  • Cognitive Transformation, Dementia, and Advance Directives:

    Virtual

    What clinical practice teaches us about the moral weight of advance directives. Dr. Em WalshAssistant Professor of PhilosophyUniversity of Central Florida

    Fall
  • UCF's Women's and Gender Studies & Writers in the Sun Present Old Enough: A Reading and Conversation

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: TCH 325

    UCF's Women's and Gender Studies & Writers in the Sun present "Old Enough: A Reading and Conversation," where southern women and artists provide insights on creativity and aging. The featured contributors include Nevin Mercede, the Artist behind "Moving Purpose," and Jay Lamar, the Coeditor of the collection and founding director of the Alabama Book Festival.

    Fall
  • Study Abroad Walk-in Advising (Recurring Event)

    UCF Global

    Join us for a walk-in advising session led by two students who have study abroad experience! Get firsthand insights, tips, and advice on everything from choosing the right program to making the most of your time abroad. Whether you're just curious or ready to apply, this is the perfect opportunity to ask questions and get inspired by fellow students who've …

    Fall
  • SVAD Distinguished Artist Series: Wendy White

    Business Administration 1: Room 107

    The SVAD Distinguished Artist Series is back for the 2024 - 2025 academic year! Join us for a talk and Q&A with artist Wendy White. The event is free and open to the public.  Wendy White Bio: Wendy White was the subject of a solo exhibition entitled Low Pressure at Museum Goch, Germany in 2021. Her work, spanning painting, sculpture, …

    Fall
  • Kent Speaker Series Presents: Angel’s Trumpet: Ethnohistorical and Modern Accounts of Sacred Plant Use in Ecuador

    Teaching Academy: 117 and Virtual

    Please join us for our Fall 2024 Kent Family Speaker Series guest lecture! Dr. Rachel Corr from Florida Atlantic University will be presenting on the “Angel’s Trumpet: Ethnohistorical and Modern Accounts of Sacred Plant Use in Ecuador”.The event will be held in-person in Teaching Academy room 117 and via Zoom on Friday, November 15th from 6:00 – 7:00 PM. Join …

    Fall
  • Becoming a Confident Decision Maker

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    In today's rapidly evolving markets, becoming a confident decision-maker is an essential skill. In this session, we'll share insights from business psychology and strategic communication to help attendees learn what makes effective decision-making challenging, strategies to reinforce your own process, and the benefits of building a confident, resilient mindset as a business leader.  RSVP: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/czNhFLSWLascWHD4TAAcAY/Becoming-a-Confident-Decision-Maker

    Fall
  • Special Lecture: Concluding Remark: Global Citizenship and One Asia in the 21st Century

    Visual Arts Building: 111

    This special lecture is presented by Yoji Sato, Chairman, Eurasia Foundation (from Asia), Japan. This is part of the Reaching for the Stars as a Global Citizen: An Intellectual Journey of Asia and the World lecture series. This lecture series provides a rare opportunity for students to learn first-hand from esteemed scholars one of the most important regions in the world today. …

    Fall
  • Study Abroad 101 (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Studying abroad offers invaluable opportunities for cultural immersion, academic enhancement, personal growth, and career advantages. This presentation covers the benefits and types of study abroad programs, guidance on choosing the right one, and details on the application process. It includes financial planning tips, preparation for departure, adapting to life abroad, and making the most of the experience. This will be …

    Fall
  • Build Your Bridge: From Classroom to Corporate Zoom

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    2024 has been one of the hardest markets for new grads to land a job.  Goldman Sachs recently shared, candidates with little to no experience, only 13% have found a job in 2024.  With more people competing for the same positions, reports of many “ghost jobs” posted online, and the rise of AI in the applicant journey it is one …

    Fall
  • Study Abroad Walk-in Advising (Recurring Event)

    UCF Global

    Join us for a walk-in advising session led by two students who have study abroad experience! Get firsthand insights, tips, and advice on everything from choosing the right program to making the most of your time abroad. Whether you're just curious or ready to apply, this is the perfect opportunity to ask questions and get inspired by fellow students who've …

    Fall
  • CHDR Presents: Jesse Cook

    Center for Humanities and Digital Research: TCH 325

    Dr. Jesse Cook, Associate Professor of Trumpet, will deliver a talk: “Throughthe Looking Glass: A Study of Academic Research Approached by Music Studio Faculty” CHDR Presents is an ongoing talk series hosted by the Center for Humanities and Digital Research where scholars share innovative, award-winning, creative research to both showcase their work and foster collaboration. Free and open to the …

    Fall
  • Academic Language for All

    Virtual

    This webinar will explore the challenges and strategies related to academic language development for students with disabilities, highlighting resources from the CEEDAR Center. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of academic language, identify common barriers faced by students with disabilities, and learn practical strategies to support their academic language acquisition. Presenter: Jennifer Drake Patrick, PhD, The CEEDAR …

    Fall
  • STUDENT CHAPTER SEMINAR: Nicholas Kosan, Princeton University

    CREOL : 103

    Society of Optics Student Chapter Seminar Title: Novel Techniques of External Cavity Control for Quantum Cascade Lasers Abstract: Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCLs) are a useful source of mid-infrared laser radiation for spectroscopic applications. Since the invention of QCLs 30 years ago and the invention of QCL frequency combs approximately 10 years ago, the implementation of new technologies tobetter leverage QCL …

    Fall