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Wednesday, October 09, 2024

  • Academic Exploration Week

    UCF Main Campus

    Academic Exploration Week (AEW) is your one-stop shop for all things academic! Whether you are curious about research, studying abroad, making connections, or diving into major or career exploration, AEW offers MANY opportunities for you to choose your own academic adventure! Academic Exploration Week takes place Monday, October 7 to Friday, October 11. Be sure to check on the Resource …

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  • Triathlon Training (Recurring Event)

    Main RWC

    This 6-week Small Group Training program will prepare participants for the Ron Jon Cocoa Beach Sprint Triathlon (swim 1/4-mile, bike 12.5 miles, run 3.1 miles). There is a bike requirement for the race, but not for the training. Both new and veteran triathletes are welcome; however, previous fitness experience is recommended. Training takes place on Monday's and Wednesday's at 7 …

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  • Memento Morididdle Exhibition by Charles Clary (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery

    Memento Morididdle Exhibition by Charles Clary Exhibition Dates: September 12, 2024 - October 11, 2024 Charles Clary’s Memento Morididdle installations take the form of Victorian or Rococo salon style walls, densely compacted with hundreds of frames, with each frame containing a paper sculpture. This maximalist approach to his installation practice achieves the desired outcome of overwhelming the viewer with an inundation of information. But unlike …

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  • Wesley at UCF Student Lounge (Recurring Event)

    Wesley at UCF: (Previously Limbitless Solutions

    We are open every Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. for you to study or relax in our student lounge and enjoy free coffee and tea!

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  • Healthy Knights Expo (Recurring Event)

    Student Union Atrium

    Students are invited to attend UCF's largest Health Expo. Several campus departments and student organizations will be on-site sharing the available health-related resources students can access on-campus.Attendees will see demonstrations, participate in activities, take photos with Knightro, get their flu shot, enjoy FREE healthy snacks, and so much more. Come out and join us!

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  • Grant Writing Academy: Writing a Compelling NSF Project Description

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    Dr. Saiful Khondaker, Interim Assistant VP for Research Advancement for UCF Office of Research, and Professor of Nanotechnology, Physics, and Electrical Engineering, will facilitate this session. This session will include drafting a clear statement of work with precise objectives and goals, highlighting the significance of the work, planning the methodology and data management plan sections, and expanding on the intellectual …

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  • Career Mind Map: Identifying Parallel Plans

    CSEL 121 and Virtual

    Part of the workshop Wednesday series with Career Services:  You can expect to explore and identify your career opportunities while learning to develop parallel plans for different career journeys. Be prepared to get creative and create your own personalized career mind map.

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  • Drop-In Drafting Lab (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 109: Trevor Colbourn Hall 109

    Starting a writing assignment, and don’t know where to begin? The University Writing Center’s Drop-In Drafting Lab can help! No appointments required — you can drop in during our open hours and: clarify assignment expectations develop a plan brainstorm ideas or just spend time writing!  Any and all writers are welcome! The Drafting Lab will be unavailable on the following …

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  • Café francophone/French Café (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 358B

    Le café francophone Vous voulez améliorer votre français oral? (Would you like to improve your French speaking skills?) Vous aimeriez connaître des étudiant.e.s qui ont la même passion que vous pour la langue française?(Would you like to meet students who share your passion for the French language?) Bienvenu.e.s au café francophone! Venez échanger avec vos collègues étudiant.e.s dans une ambiance …

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  • Full-Time Professional MBA 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 2025 and will be taught at the UCF Downtown Campus. Sign up and join us to learn more!Presentation led by Assistant Director of …

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  • 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 …

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  • Be Better Club - Themed Ethics Discussions (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    The Be Better Club is an informal discussion group where people across the university and beyond meet to discuss contemporary ethical issues. You can see recordings of past meetings via this link! Join with the Zoom Link: Discussions are held by Zoom and are open to everyone. Join us at https://ucf.zoom.us/j/92690949924  Code: 593463~~~ Schedule for Fall 2024 August 28 12:00pm Eastern Egalitarian …

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  • CCIE Virtual Research Circle

    Virtual

    Wednesday, October 9, 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 faculty and …

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  • SBA Workshop: Federal Surplus Property Program for 8(a) and Veteran-Owned Firms

    National Entrepreneur Center: Venture Training Room

    We look forward to seeing you In-Person at the National Entrepreneur Center in Orlando. Live Advanced Event: This webinar will explain the SBA federal surplus property programs currently available to 8(a) firms and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). The workshop will address the regulatory guidance applicable to both programs, eligibility criteria, and the role of the SBA district office monitoring these programs if you …

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  • Prompt Engineering 101: Shaping AI Conversations

    Virtual

    In this hands-on workshop, participants will dive into the world of prompt engineering—a crucial skill for effectively interacting with AI models like ChatGPT. Tailored for beginners to intermediates, this session will explore the art and science of crafting prompts that yield accurate, creative, and useful outputs. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have a solid understanding of prompt …

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  • Knight Shadow Program -In-person Info Session(Downtown campus)

    UCF Downtown: DPAC 171: DPAC 171

    Ever wondered what a “day in the life” of a particular job or career looks like? Want to make impactful connections with employers aligned to your major, and grow your professional network?  This session will detail the Knight Shadow Program - a job shadowing program during the academic breaks (summer break, winter break, spring break). Knight Shadow Student participants shadow …

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  • Undergraduate Admissions Virtual Information Session (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    This 30-minute information session will introduce prospective high school seniors and their families to the University of Central Florida, explain the undergraduate application process and cover topics like admission requirements and merit scholarships. Q&A is encouraged during and after the presentation.

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  • Intern Pursuit

    Pegasus Grand Ballroom

    The largest bi-annual communications, film and media internship fair in Central Florida! Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to meet employers face-to-face and network with industry professionals. Companies will be looking for spring and summer 2025 interns. This event is the ideal moment to develop essential skills and gain valuable experience.

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  • Narcotics Anonymous (Recurring Event)

    Ferrell Commons 171: Pride Commons

    This group meets every Wednesday except when the campus is closed. NA is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. We meet regularly to help each other live drug-free. There are no dues or fees, the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Our fellowship focuses primarily on recovery …

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