Events at UCF

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
  • Introduction: Research Insights & Exploration

    John C Hitt Library: 402: 402

    Introduction: Research Insights & ExplorationDate: Wednesday, September 30, 2026Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PMLocation: LIB 402Description:This workshop is designed for STEM majors who want to explore research opportunities and learn how to take the first steps. We’ll cover how to find research mentors and opportunities, approach faculty, get involved in a research lab, and make the most of the experience. Attendees …

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  • Welcome Wednesday: Decoding the GRE

    Virtual

    Join the Dixon Career Development Center for this Welcome Wednesday session featuring ETS. This workshop introduces students to the GRE and provides an overview of the exam's structure, content areas, and scoring. Participants will gain a better understanding of what to expect on test day, explore general preparation strategies, and learn about resources available to support their success. 

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  • EAP: Mindfulness: An Experiential Workshop

    Virtual

    Mindfulness can reduce stress and improve concentration, focus, health, efficiency and accuracy. In this workshop, participants will review the key principles of mindfulness, and be guided through real-life exercises that demonstrate its impact on many different stressors, challenges and situations.

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  • Data Cleaning and Preprocessing using R

    R1:101: Research 1, Room 101

    Learn basic programming in R through practical data pre-processing tasks. Participants will learn how to use R to import, inspect, clean, transform, summarize, reshape, and export messy datasets. The session will include guided demonstrations and hands-on exercises where attendees practice writing R code using common tools and packages.  Learning outcomes: - Introduction to R - Importing and inspecting data - Cleaning column …

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  • Wellness Wednesdays (Recurring Event)

    John C Hitt Library

    Join UCF Library and its partners for a session on wellness.  These events will take place every two weeks in the fall (except for end of October).  Scheduled topics are:  September 2: Find Your Fit - The Power of Exercise (Room 223) Long periods of sitting while studying, working, or in class can leave your bogy feeling stiff and fatigued. …

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  • What Matters Most: Identifying Your Values

    Student Union: 220 (Sand Key)

    What really matters to you? This interactive workshop will help you identify your core values and explore how they can serve as a compass when making decisions, navigating challenges, establishing sustainable relationships, and creating a life that feels meaningful and authentic. This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Opportunities & Workshops (WOW) series! Learn about …

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  • How to Create Accessible PDFs Using Adobe Acrobat (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    How to Create Accessible PDFs introduces the basics of remediating PDF documents for accessibility. Learn how to tag content, set the correct reading order, and address common barriers in PDFs. Participants are strongly encouraged to complete How to Create Accessible Documents - Microsoft Office beforehand to build foundational knowledge. A device with Adobe Acrobat is recommended but not required to …

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  • Knightrox Small Group Training (Recurring Event)

    Main RWC

    This 5-week Small Group Training is designed to help you train with purpose while building strength, speed, and endurance. Whether you're training for an event or chasing a personal record, Knightrox will help you develop your fitness skills and reach your goals.  This program runs from August 31st thru October 16th. Registration opens on August 17th and closes September 2nd. …

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Thursday, October 1, 2026
  • How to Start Your Business

    Virtual

    If you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This three-hour webinar will give you an overview of what to know, important actions to take, and best practices on how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success. Learn about the journey from pre-venture to start-up to opening your business as …

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  • Fall 2026 Internship and Career Expo

    Addition Financial Arena

    Launch your career, secure your next internship, and connect with employers from a wide range of industries at the UCF Fall 2026 Internship & Career Expo! Whether you're searching for a full-time position after graduation, exploring internship opportunities, or simply wanting to expand your professional network, this is one of the largest recruiting events of the semester. Meet face-to-face with …

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  • PhD In Nursing Information Session

    Virtual

    Join us online for an information session on the online PhD in Nursing Program at UCF College of Nursing. Learn about the unique admission requirements for the program, which offers two tracks: BSN to PhD and PhD in Nursing. In this interactive information session, ask questions and find out what you need to know to successfully prepare your application. --- UCF’s Information …

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  • ACE Group Fitness Instructor Prep Course (Recurring Event)

    RWC: 249

    The ACE Group Fitness course is a 8-week course that consists of lectures and in-person labs, where you are provided an opportunity to receive hands-on group fitness instructor experience. This course is great for anyone interested in becoming a certified group fitness instructor or wanting to learn more about teaching and programming classes.The course is $60 to include eight-week practical …

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  • Balancing School, Work, and Life

    Student Union: 220 (Sand Key)

    Are you feeling overwhelmed with the constant stream of tasks, distractions, and challenges that keep coming your way? This is a workshop where you are invited to learn about and discuss topics like time management, organizing and prioritizing your responsibilities, and self-care habits to make it through stressful periods. This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) …

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  • Plug In Orlando! Presentation, Pitches & Pizza (Recurring Event)

    SPRK: 101

    Plug In Orlando! is a monthly, in-person event series held on the UCF main campus bringing together founders, researchers, public sector leaders, and industry partners working across smart cities, aerospace, deeptech, mobility, energy, enterprise & AI, real estate and construction, advanced manufacturing, and sustainability. Each monthly session focuses on a different topic and may include a feature guest speaker, a …

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  • UCF Francophone Movie Festival (Recurring Event)

    Aloma Cinema Grill

    September 18, 2026 | 1:00 PMNSC 145UCF Francophone Film Festival presents: Brigitte et Brigitte/ Brigitte and Birgitte (Luc Moullet)Two young women, both named Brigitte, move to Paris to study sociology. As they navigate university life, friendships, and romantic relationships, the film playfully contrasts their distinct personalities while offering a witty portrait of youth culture and intellectual life in 1960s France. Admission …

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Friday, October 2, 2026
  • CREOL Fall Colloquium: Jelena Vuckovic, Stanford University

    CREOL: CROL-103 and Virtual

    Title: Inverse designed, densely integrated classical and quantum photonics Abstract: Recent breakthroughs in photonics design, along with new nanofabrication approaches and heterogeneous integration play crucial roles in building photonics for applications including optical interconnects and quantum technologies. This design breakthrough is named photonic inverse design, and refers to efficiently searching through the space of all possible photonic device geometries, within fabrication …

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  • CECS Virtual Faculty Research Talks

    Virtual

    The UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS)'s Zoom-cast series is live-streamed every other Friday from noon to 1 p.m., offering talks by CECS faculty and a live-chat Q&A. Targeted to faculty, scientists, and potential industry and government partners, all are invited to Zoom-in and hear presentations by UCF’s engineering and computer science faculty who explain their cutting-edge, pioneering …

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  • Public Administration Virtual Info Session

    Virtual

    You're invited to a virtual open house with the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program director and academic advisor as we prepare for the Spring 2027 admission cycle. Join us to get answers to your most frequently asked questions about the program curriculum, application requirements and more.

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  • Structured Query Language (SQL)

    R1:101: Research 1, Room 101

    Structured Query Language (SQL) is used for data retrieval, searching, modification, and reporting by relational database systems. This workshop is an introductory level course aimed at researchers and students new to databases. You will learn how to explore data stored in databases like Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, mySQL, Oracle, and SQLite using SQL. You will gain hands-on experience querying, …

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  • Virtual Career Drop-In (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Join us this Fall semester (8/31-11/20)on Fridays anytime between 1-3pm by joining our zoom at go.ucf.edu/CareerDropin We can critique: Resume LinkedIn/Handshake profile Cover Letter Elevator Pitch Or ask quick career questions! See you soon! (Can't come during this time? Visit us for in-person drop-ins Mondays and Wednesdays 10am-12pm then again 1-3pm, schedule an Appointment on Handshake, or utilize vmock.com/ucf 24/7)

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  • Curating Your Virtual Presence

    Virtual

    Join UCF IT's Tech Hub as we talk about how to use audiovisual techniques to make your meetings more credible and effective. These tips will work for any virtual meeting platform. We will cover: Best practices for Hosts, Collaborators, and Attendees in virtual meetings. How to use audiovisual theory to foster professional interactions. How some meeting habits hurt your credibility …

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  • Writing an Abstract for Conferences (Recurring Event)

    Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center: 121 and Virtual

    Acquire skills to write a strong abstract and to synthesize your research or creative work for a presentation.  Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ucf.edu) 

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