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Upcoming Events

  • Basketball Officiating Class 2025 (Recurring Event)

    RWC: 206

    The UCF Recreation and Wellness Center, in collaboration with the University of Central Florida Officials Association, will be offering the 29th Annual Basketball Officiating Class. This class is designed to train officials in the proper rules and mechanics needed to officiate at the high school level and beyond. Qualified officials will teach it from the local high school associations, various …

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  • Learn to Latin Dance (Recurring Event)

    UCF RWC Main: GEX Studio II

    Join us in our group exercise educational program Learn to Latin Dance! Our instructors will go over different formats of Latin dance such as Bachata, Merengue, Salsa and more. Classes will occur weekly on Tuesdays from September 2nd – September 23rd from 6pm – 7pm in Group Exercise Studio II.  

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous (Recurring Event)

    Student Union 313: Admin: 313

    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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  • Government Contracting: Overview (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    This is not an introduction to government contracting for the ‘faint of heart’. This is a 2.5 to 3.0 hour virtual training session designed to help two groups of business: (1) those just exploring or brand new to government contracting and (2) those down the path a bit looking to backfill some gaps. You can join late or leave early and …

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  • Caption This: Your Guide for Quick and Easy Captioning

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Explore UCF's commitment to delivering accessible learning materials that benefit all learners. This session covers practical captioning methods for new and existing media in various platforms, along with a live demo of Clipchamp's auto-captioning features.For similar events and training opportunities, check out our full listing of Faculty Multimedia Center workshops and events for the semester here. Don’t miss out on enhancing your …

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  • Get Ready to Launch Your Career at the Work Where You Learn Fair! - Fall 2025

    Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    Are you ready to level up your campus experience and resume? The Work Where You Learn Fair is your chance to explore on-campus job opportunities that fit your schedule, build professional skills, and help you grow—right here at UCF!    Event details:   Wednesday, September 3, 2025    11:00 AM – 2:00 PM    Student Union Pegasus Ballroom   Haven’t signed up yet? Reserve your …

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  • Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Training - Blended Learning (Recurring Event)

    RWC Wet Classroom

    The RWC offers American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED, First Aid Blended Learning classes. The Blended Learning class includes an online portion (most participants can complete this in approximately 2 hours) and an instructor-led class skills session (approximately two hours long). The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class skills session. Each participant who successfully completes the course …

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

    Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center: 1st floor lobby

    No appointment needed - just come on in to the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center: Tuesdays: 10am-12pm 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: Recommendation Letter Magic: Grad School Edition

    Virtual

    Strong letters of recommendation can make a big difference in your grad school application—but it doesn’t have to be stressful. Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session featuring Dr. Joseph Lewis, Associate Dean for Access, Diversity, & Inclusion at Princeton University.  This workshop will demystify the process of requesting and managing recommendation letters with confidence and …

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  • CCIE Virtual Research Circle (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Join the CCIE Virtual Bi-Weekly Research Circles—a space where faculty from UCF’s College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) and across the university come together to share ideas, spark interdisciplinary dialogue, and explore community-based research initiatives.  Dates and Topics 9/3/2025 - RAST Services and research Faculty Support 9/17/2025 - CCIE Service Centers - CREST, CASTLE Lab, PEER 10/1/2025 - Centers …

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  • MIEA, Intro to Mindfulness course, Part 1

    John C Hitt Library

    The start of a new academic year is a great time for personal growth, becoming curious and engaging!   MIEA, Intro to Mindfulness course, is a free interactive group offered to enrolled UCF students, which includes a free book and app. Thrive by learning different meditations and mindfulness techniques to enhance your wellbeing and concentration. Class dates are Wednesdays, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17 and …

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  • CREOL Seminar: Srinivasan Krishnamurthy, University of Illinois-Chicago

    CREOL: CROL-103 and Virtual

    Title: Meta structure designs for device applications Abstract: Metasurfaces are extensively used to manipulate the light and increase light-matter interaction. Owing to strong plasmonic resonances, sub wavelength metal elements have been successfully used in several applications. To avoid the associated ohmic loss, we choose non-absorbing dielectrics and Mie resonance in our designs to enhance the performance in areas including single and biphoton …

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  • Workshop Wednesday: Career Options Beyond Your Major

    Dixon Career Center: DCC 121 and Virtual

    Think Outside the Major: Career Paths You Didn’t See Coming Your major is just one part of your story. In this creative, hands-on session, you’ll use mind mapping to explore career options that match your interests, values, and goals. Learn how to develop parallel plans that keep you open—and confident—about the future. If you're unable to attend in person, join …

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  • How to Create Accessible Documents - Microsoft Office (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    How to Create Accessible Documents - Microsoft Office covers the core principles of document accessibility using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Learn how to build accessible content from the start and follow along with a hands-on demonstration to remediate an inaccessible file. By the end of this session, you’ll understand how to identify and correct common accessibility issues in documents. …

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  • Overleaf Beginner and Intermediate Features

    R1:101: Research 1, Room 101

    This session will be an in-person session for attendees and the instructor will join on Zoom.The webinar will include a range of the topics such as:- Background- Overleaf and LaTeX Basics- Creating a new project- Using Visual Editor- Editing your project- Sharing your project- Adding Images and Tables- Uploading a bibliography- Fixing errors- Sharing your project- Submitting your project to …

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  • Let’s UDOIT Together: Easy Steps to an Accessible Course (Recurring Event)

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Join us for a hands-on session where we’ll walk through our Universal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT), a tool within Webcourses@UCF that scans your course for accessibility issues and helps you fix them quickly. Discover why accessibility is important, gain practical experience using UDOIT in your courses, and deepen your understanding of best practices for accessible course design. Be …

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  • Pre-Health Thursday: More Than Sports: The Varied World of Athletic Training

    Virtual

    Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) invites you to this Pre-Health Thursday session featuring representatives from UCF’s Athletic Training Program for a workshop that explores the dynamic and multifaceted field of athletic training.   Discover the wide-ranging career paths available in this field—from professional sports and performing arts to military, industrial, and clinical settings. Learn how athletic trainers contribute across diverse environments, …

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  • Supercharge Your Day Job with Artificial Intelligence

    Virtual

    Many of us have tried Generative AI (GenAI) like ChatGPT before, but what about using it in your “day job” at UCF? Where are the areas where GenAI can make us faster and more productive? We’ll briefly review what GenAI is and how it works, then address its advantages and weaknesses. We will also touch on effective prompt engineering before …

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  • College of Nursing Alumni Chapter Meeting

    Virtual

    Join Us: Nurses in Power — Advocacy, Action & Healing Politics Presented by Dr. Deborah Tedesco Connect with fellow Knight nurses at this hybrid alumni chapter event featuring:✔️ A powerful CE session on nursing advocacy & policy✔️ Networking & alumni chapter updates✔️ Opportunities to get involved✔️ Nursing contact hours Open to current and aspiring nurse practitioners. Don’t miss this chance to reconnect and …

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  • UCF Women's Soccer vs. FIU

    UCF Soccer and Track Complex

    The UCF women's soccer team welcomes FIU on Thursday, Sept. 4. The match will air on ESPN+.  UCF students can attend the match for free with valid UCF student ID. General admission tickets are available for purchase on Ticketmaster. For the most up-to-date information about the Knights, please visit ucfknights.com/sports/womens-soccer and follow along on social media: X (formerly Twitter): @UCF_WSoccer Instagram: @ucf.wsoccer Facebook: UCF Women's Soccer

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  • HLI (Housing Leadership Institute)

    Neptune Multipurpose Room

    Join RHA, the Residence Hall Association, for HLI, a weekend conference with workshops, free food, and entertainment! This is a great opportunity for FTIC (first time in college) students to meet new friends, learn more about UCF, and figure out how to apply for jobs within the department of housing and residence life! All participants will have the opportunity to …

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  • CREOL Fall Colloquium: Benjamin Williams, UCLA

    CREOL: CROL-103 and Virtual

    Title: Terahertz metasurface quantum-cascade vertical-external-cavity surface-emitting-lasers (VECSELs) Abstract:    The terahertz frequency range lies at the junction of the electronic and photonic regimes, which means that it is fertile ground for exploring hybrid systems which combine laser gain with microwave electromagnetic design. The terahertz quantum-cascade (QC) laser is an excellent example, which produces gain via intersubband electronic transitions within heterostructure quantum …

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  • Research Seminar: Dr. Jose Antonio (Nova Southeastern University)

    TA130: Teaching Academy and Virtual

    “Lies, Fries, Chicken Thighs — and the Silly Stuff People Still Believe About Supplements” Dive into the world of nutrition myths as we debunk much of the nonsense about protein, supplements, and the foods we eat. Discover how to make smarter choices in a marketplace full of hype and misinformation.

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  • Critiques and Career Express Pop-In (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Join us virtually each Friday 1-3pm without an appointment this Fall semseter. Simply go to go.ucf.edu/CSpopin for the zoom registration anytime 1-3pm. We will accept you into the zoom once we have an available Career Peer Advisor to assist you with your resume, cover letter, linkedin profile, or quick career questions! 

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  • Day Paddle Trip

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    Trip Information Trip Date: 9/6/2025  Trip Location: TBD  Trip Cost: $35.00  Registration Opens: 8/23/2025   Registration Closes: TBD   Register for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the UCF RWC Membership Portal website. All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can …

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