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Upcoming Events

  • Welcome Wednesday: GRE Genius Guide

    Virtual

    Planning to take the GRE? This workshop breaks down what you need to know to tackle the test with confidence. Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session featuring Dawn Lipker from ETS. We’ll cover the structure of the GRE, what each section tests, and key strategies for maximizing your score. You’ll learn how to build a …

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  • Waddle Into a High-Impact Practice (Recurring Event)

    Dixon Career Center: DCC 121 and Virtual

    Learn how to get involved in a wide variety of opportunities like undergraduate research, studying abroad, internships, learning communities, graduate school preparations and more. Whether planning for graduate school or a career, High-Impact Practice experiences offer you a competitive edge by helping you blend what you’re learning in the classroom with real-world experiences.  Light snacks and refreshments provided. RSVP today to …

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  • DirectConnect to UCF® Dual Enrolled Student Information Session

    Virtual

    Are you graduating from high school and earning an AA or earning college credit hours concurrently? Join us online for an exclusive information session on DirectConnect to UCF covering topics on dual enrollment and first time in college (FTIC) and learn what guaranteed admission is all about. In this interactive information session, ask questions and find out what you need …

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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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  • Business Plan Writing Made Easier

    Virtual

    Virtual event Your business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. We’ll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included, and how to use it as a tool to keep your company on track for long term growth.

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  • Pre-Health Thursday: More Than Words: The Impact of Speech-Language Pathologists

    Virtual

    Curious about a career where communication transforms lives? Join representatives from UCF’s Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders (MA) program for an inside look at the impactful world of speech-language pathology. Learn how SLPs make a difference across diverse settings, explore exciting career paths, and get expert advice on navigating the graduate school application process. Perfect for pre-health …

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  • GROWTH Mindset

    Virtual

    This interactive course explores the principles of a growth mindset—the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and effort. Participants will learn to identify fixed mindset patterns, develop strategies to foster resilience, embrace challenges, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. Drawing from cutting-edge research and practical applications, this course empowers learners to unlock their full potential …

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  • Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Training - Blended Learning (Recurring Event)

    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 …

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  • CREOL Fall Colloquium: Maxim Shcherbakov, University of California, Irvine

    CREOL: CROL-103 and Virtual

    Title: Quantum Optics and Confinement Control in Engineered Photonic Nanomaterials Abstract: Naturally abundant materials—such as silicon, metals, and van der Waals (vdW) materials—exhibit excellent optical properties, making them well-suited for use in both classical and quantum photonic integrated circuits. By sculpting these materials under extreme conditions, including high pressure, mechanical strain, and intense light fields, one can unlock vast opportunities …

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  • Learning Lab- Coaching

    Virtual

    Learning Labs are focused 30- to 60-minute sessions with a Talent Development team member designed to address your specific questions and challenges. Whether you're looking to deepen your skills, apply concepts from a recent course, or navigate a workplace situation, these confidential sessions offer practical, one-on-one guidance tailored to your needs.

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  • Open Water SCUBA Certification (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    About  Outdoor Adventure is proud to partner with Ranger Rick's SCUBA Adventure, one of the most experienced scuba dive outfitters, for our entry-level NAUI SCUBA certification course. This course is available for students who are currently enrolled and taking classes at UCF.  Upon successful completion of this course and check-out dives, graduates are considered competent to engage in open water …

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  • Strengths Training (Employee Focus)

    12201 Research Parkway: Room 211

    Description COST: $125 for the book and course materials. Prior to the session, please complete "Lesson 1" to fill out and submit an Inter-Departmental Transfer form for payment. IDT is due by the date indicated on the form. Payment is non-refundable and non-transferable. Based on the book StrengthsFinder 2.0 and the CliftonStrengths assessment, this session explores participants’ top five talents …

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  • Strengths Training for Supervisors

    12201 Research Parkway: Room 211

    COST: $75 for course materials and administration. Prior to the session, please complete "Lesson 1" to fill out and submit an Inter-Departmental Transfer form for payment. IDT is due by the date indicated on the form. Payment is non-refundable after the due date and may not be applied toward future offerings. Based on the book StrengthsFinder 2.0 and the CliftonStrengths assessment, this two-part …

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  • Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Training - Blended Learning (Recurring Event)

    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 …

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  • Talk Tuesday: The Winning Pre-Law Resume

    Virtual

    How can you make your resume stand out in a competitive field? This session will guide you through the key components of an effective pre-law resume, including how to highlight your academic achievements, relevant experiences, and unique skills. Join Melody Weigel - Associate Director of Admissions at Wake Forest University School of Law for expert tips on formatting, language, and …

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  • Alt Text in Context: What you See is What they Hear

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Alt text matters, and it’s easier than you think! In this 60-minute session, learn how to write clear, effective descriptions for images, explore AI-powered strategies, and use Canvas checkers to make your course content visible to everyone.  For similar events and training opportunities, check out our full listing of Faculty Multimedia Center workshops and events for the semester here. Don’t miss out …

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  • Basketball Officiating Class 2025 (Recurring Event)

    RWC: 206

    The UCF Recreation and Wellness Center, in collaboration with the University of Central Florida Officials Association, will be offering the 29th Annual Basketball Officiating Class. This class is designed to train officials in the proper rules and mechanics needed to officiate at the high school level and beyond. Qualified officials will teach it from the local high school associations, various …

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous (Recurring Event)

    Student Union 313: Admin: 313

    This group meets every Tuesday excluding campus closures/holidays. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we …

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  • Let’s UDOIT Together: Easy Steps to an Accessible Course (Recurring Event)

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Join us for a hands-on session where we’ll walk through our Universal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT), a tool within Webcourses@UCF that scans your course for accessibility issues and helps you fix them quickly. Discover why accessibility is important, gain practical experience using UDOIT in your courses, and deepen your understanding of best practices for accessible course design. Be …

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  • EAP: Strategies to Manage Stress and Uncertainty

    Virtual

    Modern life means living in challenging times, which makes it more important than ever to learn to cope with uncertainty, unpredictability, and stress. Making sound decisions can also be overwhelming, especially when it’s unknown what tomorrow will bring, let alone next week or next month. This webinar explores techniques to help relieve stress so participants can make decisions they feel …

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  • CCIE Virtual Research Circle (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Join the CCIE Virtual Bi-Weekly Research Circles—a space where faculty from UCF’s College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) and across the university come together to share ideas, spark interdisciplinary dialogue, and explore community-based research initiatives.  Dates and Topics 9/3/2025 - RAST Services and research Faculty Support 9/17/2025 - CCIE Service Centers - CREST, CASTLE Lab, PEER 10/1/2025 - Centers …

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  • CCIE Virtual Research Circle (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Join the CCIE Virtual Bi-Weekly Research Circles—a space where faculty from UCF’s College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) and across the university come together to share ideas, spark interdisciplinary dialogue, and explore community-based research initiatives.  Dates and Topics 9/3/2025 - RAST Services and research Faculty Support 9/17/2025 - CCIE Service Centers - CREST, CASTLE Lab, PEER 10/1/2025 - Centers …

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  • How to: LinkedIn

    Dixon Career Center: DCC 121 and Virtual

    LinkedIn 101: Connect, Research, and Stand Out ProfessionallyLinkedIn is more than just a digital resume. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to create a polished profile, use LinkedIn to expand your network, and research careers, companies, and schools. We’ll also cover do’s and don’ts for professional social media use.   If you're unable to come in person, join us online! …

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  • Faculty Seminars in Online Teaching: Integrity in Online Assessments

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    How can you foster academic integrity in your online courses? Join us to discover strategies to reduce the motivation and opportunity for cheating, leverage AI for learning, and use academic integrity tools judiciously. Our first session laid the foundation by exploring the meaning, purpose, uses, and principles of assessment. In this second session, we will address a pressing concern for …

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  • How to Create Accessible Videos (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    How to Create Accessible Videos covers the fundamentals of making video content accessible, including captioning and audio description. Learn various methods for captioning videos and get familiar with UCF’s approved captioning vendors and services. 

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