Summer Research Funding
2025-11-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual and CSEL 121
Come explore opportunities to engage in research around the United States and the world!

There are opportunities to engage in research at other universities and research institutions (e.g., the National Institute of Health). Previous UCF undergraduates have spent the summer all around the country including Harvard, Yale, Ohio State, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Pennsylvania. This workshop will also go over opportunities for summer research at UCF like the [Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)](http://our.ucf.edu/opportunities/summerfellowship.php)

Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ ucf.edu)

Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1792830/share_preview
Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/stu/events?collection=ALL&eventFormat=HYBRID&sort=RELEVANCE&date=ALL&keyword=summer%20research%20funding
Registration Info: Search for "Summer Research Funding" on Handshake's Events. Register to secure your spot.

Coping through Creativity
2025-11-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Coping through Creativity is a workshop designed to explore how various creative mediums can enrich our mental health and wellness. The workshop will feature interactive examples of creative outlets, explore research behind artistic therapeutic approaches, and provide strategies that you can try on your own to start expressing yourself creatively!

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

Playbook for the Long-Game of Success: Outwork. Outlearn. Outlast.
2025-11-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad
Join Tom Ruggie, Founder & CEO of Destiny Wealth Partners and Destiny Family Office, and InvestmentNews 2025 Advisor of the Year - Alternative Investments, as he shares insights on his journey from humble beginnings in Lake County to leading a $1.5 billion-dollar wealth management organization recognized by the leaders in the industry including Barron's, Forbes, and InvestmentNews. Drawing a bit of inspiration from baseball legends Mickey Mantle and Derek Jeter, Tom, who is an avid collector of ports memorabilia, will explore how perseverance, integrity, and continuous learning can turn early struggles into long-term success.

Through candid stories, hard-earned lessons, and a few inspired truths, Tom will help you find your own playbook for achieving your ultimate Destiny, whether you're looking to launch your first startup or shape your career path.

You'll walk away with an insider's perspective on what it really takes to build a lasting career, business, or legacy from the ground up, including:

1. How to turn setbacks into stepping stones: reframing failure as a necessary part of progress.

2. Why integrity is a lifelong competitive advantage: how "doing the right thing, period" creates trust, opportunity, and long-term success.

3. How to build your own personal playbook for growth: why surrounding yourself with the right people, staying curious, and never being complacent are key.

4. Why outworking and outlearning others beats pure talent: a philosophy that there are no shortcuts to success. Playing the long game and putting in the effort and consistency define real greatness.

5. How to stay fulfilled for life: aligning your passion with your purpose, and refusing to ever truly "retire" from doing what you love.

Registration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/2w3xQP36FXUfUbFCX3Rfwx/Playbook-for-the-Long-Game-of-Success%253A-Outwork.-Outlearn.-Outlast.

Writing an Abstract for Conferences
2025-11-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual and CSEL 121
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 of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ ucf.edu)

Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1792840/share_preview
Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/stu/events?collection=ALL&eventFormat=HYBRID&sort=RELEVANCE&date=ALL&keyword=writing%20an%20abstract%20for%20conferences
Registration Info: Search for "Writing an Abstract for Conferences" on Handshake's Events. Register to secure your spot.

Mic Knight Mondays at Knightcade
2025-11-10 16:00 - 2026-01-19 19:00 | Knightcade: Student Union
Step up to the mic and share your voice! Whether you're into poetry, spoken word, karaoke, storytelling, or just want to vibe with the unexpected, this open mic is your stage. Come to express, connect, or simply enjoy the creativity of others in a welcoming atmosphere. No experience needed - just bring your energy and curiosity.

Riffmas
2025-11-10 18:00 - 22:00 | UCF Arboretum
CAB Presents: Riffmas

Absolutely rock out in the woods this holiday season with great bands, great music, and great people! Ugly sweaters are encouraged at this FREE event. Let's make the forest shake!

Lineup features: [@maisyband](https://www.instagram.com/maisyband/) [@deer_band.fl](https://www.instagram.com/deer_band.fl/) [@fawnband_](https://www.instagram.com/fawnband_/) [@pbr.fl](https://www.instagram.com/pbr.fl/) [@allthingsrot](https://www.instagram.com/allthingsrot/)

: Monday, November 11th at 6 p.m.
: UCF Arboretum
