• Reading Academic Articles & Finding Your Research Niche (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Are 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 …

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  • From Idea to Air: Designing Academic Podcasts

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Boost 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.

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  • Budgeting 101

    CSEL 121

    Join Centsible Knights as we cover everything you need to know about the basics of budgeting and make your dollars make sense.

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  • Pre-Health Thursday: Diverse Careers in Pharmacy

    Virtual

    Curious 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 …

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  • Linux – Advanced Unix Shell Programming

    Virtual

    The "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 …

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  • Easy Quiz Creation with Respondus 4

    Virtual

    Are 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 …

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  • Modeling Resilience: Mental Health and Leadership

    LEAD Scholars Academy, Gold Classroom: FC 168E

    Speaker: 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 …

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  • Collaborative Poetry: The Power of Community in Writing

    LEAD Scholars Academy, Black Classroom: FC 168D

    Speaker: 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' …

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  • Collaborative Poetry: The Power of Community in Writing

    LEAD Scholars Academy, Black Classroom: FC 168D

    Speaker: 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' …

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  • Get Started in Undergraduate Research (Recurring Event)

    Dixon Career Center: DCC 121 and Virtual

    Are 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) 

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  • Mind Mapping Your Career: Visualize, Strategize, Achieve

    Student Union: Egmont Key Meeting Room (Room 224)

    Speaker: 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 …

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  • Building Scholarly Impact Through Ethical and Effective Research

    Virtual

    Speaker: 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.

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  • UCF Transfer Application

    Virtual

    Ready 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)

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  • LEAD Scholars Alumni Zoom Panel

    Virtual

    The 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, …

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  • Interactive Performance Summit

    UCF Downtown

    Join 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 …

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  • Interactive Performance Summit

    UCF Downtown

    Join 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 …

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  • UCF Open Ed Live

    Virtual

    UCF 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. …

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  • UCF Open Ed Live

    Virtual

    UCF 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. …

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  • Decked Out: Slide Design that Works

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Say 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 …

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  • Talk Smart: Networking for Health, Law & Grad School

    Dixon Career Center: DCC 121

    Getting 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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  • Talk Smart: Networking for Health, Law & Grad School

    Dixon Career Center: DCC 121

    Getting 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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  • Ask Me: About Studying Abroad?

    UCF Student Union Key West: Room 218A

    This informational session connects first-generation students with study abroad advisors and campus resources while empowering them to explore global opportunities, understand the application process, and access support for international learning experiences.

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  • Thesis and Dissertation 101: Formatting Demo (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Finishing your thesis or dissertation soon? Join us to learn how to compile your work into UCF’s official Microsoft Word Template so your electronic thesis or dissertation (ETD) is formatted to be compliant with UCF’s requirements and policies, including digital accessibility. This workshop will also include an overview of the Format Review process and expectations. For additional information, please see: …

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  • Talk Tuesday: Decoding LSAC CAS Reports

    Virtual

    Academic Advancement Programs invites you to join a session focused on understanding LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Reports and their role in the law school application process. This session will provide a general overview of what CAS reports include, how they are used by law schools, and key steps students should be aware of as they prepare their applications. Participants will leave …

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  • Honors Undergraduate Thesis (HUT) Information Session

    Virtual

    Maximize your undergraduate experience at UCF by participating in the Honors Undergraduate Thesis (HUT) program. Join us to learn more. The Honors Undergraduate Thesis (HUT) program allows juniors and seniors from all disciplines to engage in original and independent research as principal investigators. Over the course of two to four semesters, students work closely with a faculty committee to research, …

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