CREOL Senior Design 2 Showcase
2025-11-20 09:00 - 12:00 | UCF Main Campus: CROL
It's time to showcase all your hard work! The Senior Design 2 Showcase is happening in the CREOL Lobby from 9 am to 12 PM on Thursday, November 20. Visitors welcome - open to the public.

Amy Zeh High-Impact Practices Course Designation Student Showcase
2025-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual and Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218)
[UCF Amy Zeh High-Impact Practices Course Designation Student Showcase](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/hip/amy-zeh-high-impact-practices-course-designation-student-showcase/)

It is an opportunity for students to share individual or team HIP-designated course projects from Service-Learning, Research Intensive, Integrative-Learning Experience or Global Learning courses with the UCF community. Students can participate virtually, in person or in both formats.

Spotlight your work from Summer and Fall 2025 HIP-designated courses at the Amy Zeh High-Impact Practices Course Designation Student Showcase. Whether you worked individually or in a group, this is your chance to highlight your project. The Fall 2025 showcase features projects from HIP-designated courses offered only during the Summer and Fall 2025 semesters.

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Virtual Location URL: https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hipcourses/
Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eu5SxEOstpha4DA
Registration Info: Review participation requirements and deadlines for each showcase. Submit a registration form no later than 11:59 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Students presenting in both the virtual and in-person showcases must follow the requirements and guidelines for each

Career & Wellness Series: Navigating Difficult Career Conversations Hybrid Workshop
2025-11-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual and Dixon Career Center: DCC 121
This hybrid interactive workshop will focus on how career conversations can be powerful tools for growth when approached with clarity and confidence. It will equip studentds with practical strategies for initiating, navigating, and sustaining meaningful career conversations with family and friends. The workshop is part of the Fall 2025 Career & Wellness Series.

Register on Handshake to get the zoom link if you're unable to attend in person!

Virtual Location URL: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1789454/share_preview
Registration Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1789454/share_preview

Adult First Aid/CPR/AED - Blended Learning
2025-11-20 12:00 - 14:00 | 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 will earn an American Red Cross certificate in Adult First Aid, CPR with AED. The certificate is valid for two years.

To register for this class please call 407-823-2408, or walk into the RWC administrative office between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and someone will assist you!
Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d852f400-9a57-40d7-9d72-b60cff4ad06c&semesterId=421e6710-c6e2-49d9-82a8-890f63091995

Reaching for the Stars as a Global Citizen: An Intellectual Journey of Asia & the World 2025 Lecture Series
2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual and Classroom 1: 220
2025 Lecture Series

Sponsored by the Eurasia Foundation (From Asia)

With 60 percent of the world's population, Asia is not only home to the world's oldest civilizations, it also represents cultural and economic vitality. Asia has a major role in manufacturing, technology and investment markets. Non-governmental organizations specializing in economic development, healthcare and environmental protection are also active throughout Asia. This series will provide a rare opportunity for students and the community to develop a better understanding of the cultural, political and economic forces that have shaped modern Asia by hearing from esteemed international scholars.

Asian Cultural Community and Chinese Character Exchange

Kang Youn-Ok
Director & Professor of Linguistics, Myongji University

[Eurasian Lecture Series 2025 - College of Arts and Humanities](https://cah.ucf.edu/eurasia-lectures-2025/)

Virtual Location URL: https://cah.ucf.edu/eurasia-lectures-2025/

Pre-Health Thursday: Behind the Scenes in Healthcare: Finding Your Fit
2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
[Academic Advancement Programs (AAP)](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/aap/) invites you to this Pre-Health Thursday session featuring UCF's School of Global Health Management and Informatics for a workshop on finding your fit in healthcare.

Whether you're into leadership, tech, or improving patient care behind the scenes, this session is your starting point. Explore how UCF's School of Global Health Management and Informatics can launch you into high-impact roles in healthcare administration and informatics. Learn how to lead teams, manage systems, and drive change with data and strategy.

Programs include:

* Undergrad: Health Services Admin, Health Info Management, Health Informatics
* Grad: Health Care Informatics (MS), Health Administration (MHA - on-campus & online)

Join us to discover your path, hear from experts, and take the first step toward a meaningful healthcare career.

*This workshop is designed for students in the Exploring stage.

Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1762230/share_preview
Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1762230/share_preview
Registration Info: Please RSVP on Handshake.

Giving and Getting Emotional Support
2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
This workshop explores the meaning of emotional support, signs of lack of emotional support and how it affects the relationship, and steps to increase the emotional support you give and get.

This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop (WOW) series! [Learn about CAPS and other workshops.](https://caps.sswb.ucf.edu/)

Virtual Location URL: https://ucf-hipaa.zoom.us/j/97245375228

Aligning Your A.A. Degree to a UCF Major: Navigating UCF Success Pathways for Transfer Success
2025-11-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Planning to transfer to the University of Central Florida?

Maximize your time at your state college by aligning your associate in arts (A.A.) degree with your intended UCF major from day one.

In this interactive information session, you'll discover how to use UCF Success Pathways--a powerful planning tool that maps your courses to your chosen major at UCF, helps you stay on track, and ensures you're "major ready" before transferring.

We will cover:

* Major Readiness: What it means, why it matters, and how to achieve it
* Using UCF Success Pathways: Step-by-step walkthrough to find the right pathway for your intended major and state college

* Additional Resources on becoming transfer ready, including checklists, support services, and tools to help you stay on track

Virtual Location URL: https://go.ucf.edu/4oDff1i
Registration Link: https://go.ucf.edu/4oDff1i

Performance Management: Goal Setting
2025-11-20 13:30 - 15:00 | Virtual
Performance Management Goal Setting equips supervisors, leaders, and employees to collaboratively set and adapt goals that align with university and departmental priorities. Covering both the SMART framework and OKR methodology, this course fosters accountability and engagement by helping participants create clear, actionable, and strategic goals that remain flexible to changing needs

Virtual Location URL: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/17815$778/rel-task/2997$10951.htmld
Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/17815$778/rel-task/2997$10951.htmld
Registration Info: Register in Workday. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.

Justice in Focus: Unlocking Careers In CJ
2025-11-20 15:00 - 17:00 | John C Hitt Library
UCF John C. Hitt Library (Lib 402- Meeting Rm)

This event is designed for students interested in understanding the diverse career opportunities within the criminal justice system.

Event Overview: Our panelists, each a leader in their respective area of criminal justice, will explore critical topics such as the evolving landscape of justice, current challenges in the field, and practical steps to launch or advance a career in areas like law enforcement, legal advocacy, corrections, policy reform, and more. From personal anecdotes to actionable insights, this discussion will illuminate the pathways to meaningful careers shaping justice's future.

Key Discussion Topics:
• Current trends and challenges in the criminal justice system
• Diverse career paths, from law enforcement to policy advocacy
• Skills, education, and networking strategies for breaking into the field
• The role of innovation and reform in shaping the future of justice
• Q&A session to address audience questions and career aspirations

Collective Bargaining Session - AFSCME
2025-11-20 15:30 - 17:00 | University Tower: 203
A collective bargaining session between the Board of Trustees (BOT) and American Federation for State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) is currently scheduled on November 20, 2025 from 3:30-5:00 pm in the HR Conference Room 203 at University Tower, 12201 Research Parkway Orlando, FL 32826.

Crossroads: The Intersection of Business and Philanthropy
2025-11-20 16:30 - 19:00 | Downtown Campus: DPAC 106A
Join us for the Fifth Annual Crossroads Speaker Series featuring Jennifer Flynn Dear, Managing Director, Corporate Affairs at KPMG LLP. She will engage in a lively dialogue with moderator, Sherry Magee, Senior Director at KPMG LLP focusing on the intersection of business and philanthropy. This annual event spotlights the impact corporate leadership can create for those who live and work in their communities - and the important strategic goals that can be accomplished through partnership with nonprofit organizations.

With over 25 years at KPMG, Jennifer Flynn Dear has held various leadership roles within the firm focused on relationship and brand building programs, corporate social responsibility efforts and effective communications platforms. Currently, Jennifer leads initiatives to support the firm's growth priorities, brand, and reputation with a focus on community vitality, and college and career readiness.

Guests are invited to submit questions in advance for Jennifer via email to [donorrelations@ucf.edu.](mailto:donorrelations@ucf.edu)

The crossroads where business and philanthropy intersect often is the engine that drives the success and well-being of individual lives and entire communities. The Crossroads Speaker Series is one example of how Dr. Phillips Charities and UCF work in partnership to improve our educational programming and the health and vitality of downtown Orlando, Central Florida and beyond.
Registration Link: https://foundation.ucf.edu/crossroads-reg

Movie Night in the Library!
2025-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 | John C. Hitt Library: Room 402
Join us in the Library for Neo-Noir November featuring Nightcrawler! This film contains strong language, intense themes and depictions of violence and media exploitation that may be disturbing to some viewers. This film is rated R.

Interactive Word Walls: Visual Scaffolds that Transform Science Vocabulary Instruction (K-12)
2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Dr. Julie Jackson, Associate Professor of Science Education at Texas State University will present the benefits of using Interactive Word Walls to scaffold students' Science vocabulary and deeper understanding of scientific concepts. Dr. Jackson will show how to create and use Interactive Word Walls in K-12 Science classrooms to:

* highlight connections between concepts and artifacts (realia) from inquiry-based science activities while connecting scientific concepts and academic vocabulary, and
* strategically target vocabulary and include visual aids illustrating word meanings to deepen students' understanding.

Dr. Julie K. Jackson, Associate Professor, Science Education, Department of Curriculum & Instruction, College of Education, Texas State University--https://faculty.txst.edu/profile/1921227; [www.thesciencetoolkit.com](http://www.thesciencetoolkit.com)

Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/coiUGat9SQO_dD9-UPcAyQ
Registration Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/coiUGat9SQO_dD9-UPcAyQ
Registration Info: Please register in advance for this meeting. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information to join the virtual meeting.

UCF Men's Soccer vs. FAU (NCAA Tournament)
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | UCF Soccer and Track Complex
Fresh off its eighth conference championship in school history, the UCF men's soccer team is headed to the 2025 NCAA Tournament as one of the hottest teams in the nation, boasting an 8-1-2 record in its last 11 matches.

UCF will host Florida Atlantic in first round competition Thursday at 7 p.m. at the UCF Soccer Complex with the winner advancing to face 7th-seeded Georgetown in the second round.

General admission tickets are $10 and can be [purchased through Ticketmaster](https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/22006371DD0966CC) at ucfknights.com. The first 100 UCF students with valid UCF ID will receive free entry (first come, first serve). Stadium gates open at 6 p.m.

UCF earned the automatic bid to the postseason Sunday after securing its first Sun Belt Tournament championship in program history with a 3-1 win at Marshall. While the majority of UCF's teams compete in the Big 12 Conference, the league does not sponsor men's soccer as an affiliated sport. The men's soccer team joined the Sun Belt in 2023.

The Knights are the only program in the state of Florida and one of 15 in the country to see both their men's and women's soccer programs advance to the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

Moonlight Paddle at Lake Claire
2025-11-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Lake Claire Recreational Area
Join Outdoor Adventure of our Moonlight Paddle Series on Lake Claire! During this event, you will get the chance to paddle on the lake once the sun goes down with our knowledgeable Paddle Guides. They will teach you basic paddle strokes, Leave No Trace Principles, and exciting information about the flora and fauna that call Lake Claire home. You might even get a chance to break out the glow sticks!

* Event Dates: 10/6/25, 11/5/25, and 11/20/25
* Event Time: 8:00-10:00pm
* Event Location: Lake Claire Recreation Area
* Cost: $5.00

All Moonlight Paddles participants will meet our Paddle Guides at 8:00pm on the dock at Lake Claire. The event will last about 2 hours. Registration is required.

What's Included: Moonlight Paddles will include free kayak rentals and professional guidance by OA Paddle Guides. Paddle Guides will teach how to properly use our gear and important information about the flora and fauna, along with the history, of Lake Claire. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED and risk management procedures.

What to Wear/Bring: Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal water/snacks. A water cooler will be provided for refills. Bug spray is encouraged!

If you have questions about this trip, please call or email the Outdoor Adventure Center (407-8236435; [outdoor@ucf.edu)](mailto:outdoor@ucf.edu)%3c/i%3e%3cbr%3e%3cbr)
Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=c94d733d-8376-452b-ba4f-2dadb88f54b4
Registration Info: Registration opens 2 weeks before the event date.
