UCF Downtown and Valencia College Downtown Campus events calendar.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

  • Art Exhibit - Noise in the Archive (Recurring Event)

    UnionWest: 5th Floor Lobby

    The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown is hosting an exhibition featuring artwork produced by Valencia students in the Painting/Mixed Media course. See a diverse collection of projects that dissolve the boundaries between photography and painting. The work on view reveals each artist's evolving language as they manipulate emulsion, pigment, and texture to find personal and poetic resonance. The exhibit will …

    Downtown Campus
  • Relaxation Fair

    DPAC East Lobby

    Take a break before finals and join us for a relaxing afternoon at our Relaxation Fair! This event is designed to help students recharge and feel calm before the stress of exams. Enjoy free smoothies, wellness activities, calming music, and giveaways. Come connect with campus resources, grab some stress-relief supplies, and treat yourself to a moment of peace.

    Downtown Campus
  • DirectConnect to UCF® Online Information Session

    Virtual

    Join us online for an information session on DirectConnect to UCF and learn what guaranteed admission is all about. In this interactive information session, ask questions and find out what you need to know to make your transition to UCF easy. Reserve Your Spot DirectConnect to UCF guarantees admission (consistent with university policy) to UCF with an associate degree (A.A.) …

    Downtown Campus
  • Creating Accessible Designs Using Canva (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Creating Accessible Designs Using Canva introduces the basics of designing inclusive digital content. Learn how to apply accessibility principles in Canva by using high-contrast colors, accessible fonts, alt text and screen reader–friendly layouts. Participants are strongly encouraged to complete How to Create Accessible PDFs beforehand for foundational knowledge. A Canva account and device are recommended for hands-on practice. 

    Downtown Campus
  • Writing an Abstract for Conferences (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Acquire skills to write a strong abstract and to synthesize your research or creative work for a presentation. This workshop is ideal for students planning to apply to the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference or any other conference. Note: This workshop is for students already working on a research project with a faculty mentor.      Questions? Feel free to contact the Office …

    Downtown Campus
  • CCIE Distinguished Lecture Series

    UCF Downtown: DPAC 161

    The College Distinguished Lecture Series is a platform designed to inform, inspire, and connect UCF’s research community — and the broader public — with today’s most urgent and impactful topics. Each lecture spotlights cutting-edge research that influences education, community development, and policy at both national and global levels. Distinguished Lecturer Carolyn J. Heinrich, PhD, Department of Health Policy, Vanderbilt University …

    Downtown Campus