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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

  • MISSION: STEM Regional Competition

    Student Union Pegasus Ballroom

    Born from the SECME program, MISSION: STEM aims to engage, educate, and inspire all students. UCF is a proud sponsor and host for the MISSION: STEM Regional Competition. Join us as K-12 students from across the region participate in friendly STEM competitions such as egg drop, water bottle rockets, mousetrap car racing, and more! For more information, please visit https://stem.ucf.edu/mission-stem/ …

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  • UCF Open Ed Live

    Virtual

    UCF Open Ed Live is a free online event designed to bring together higher education faculty, librarians, instructional designers, and others to explore the boundless opportunities of open education. It consists of three half-day virtual events with drop-in sessions for extended conversations on key topics. Speakers will present informational sessions, participate in panel discussions, and lead interactive workshops for attendees. …

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  • Love Your Body Week (Recurring Event)

    Main RWC

    We always aim to create an uplifting environment, but this week we're making it extra meaningful. In honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, our group exercise classes will intentionally highlight body positivity, strength, and self-compassion.

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  • Navigating Business Funding: Expert Lenders Panel

    National Entrepreneur Center: Venture Training Room

    Attention small business owners! Join us for an insightful, in-person event where you can network with a diverse range of lenders ready to support your expansion plans and working capital needs. Experienced lenders will demystify funding options, loan criteria, common challenges, and required documents. Plus, you'll have the chance to connect with lenders after the panel discussion to fine-tune your …

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  • Arts, Sciences, & Human Services Industry Day — Spring 2026

    Career Services and Experiential Learning

    REGISTRATION VIA HANDSHAKE IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT. The Arts, Education, & Human Services Industry Day is designed to connect students with industry professionals to help students get career ready. Employer representatives will be on site to assist with one-on-one resume reviews and interview preparation sessions.   Please bring an updated copy of your resume for recruiters to review.   Students …

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  • Personalize Student Learning Experiences Using Canvas Mastery Paths

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to build Mastery Paths (MP) in Webcourses. MP enables you to deliver personalized learning experiences tailored to student performance, providing extra support where it’s needed most at zero cost to students. Backed by research and real classroom use, our facilitators will share how MP has improved student achievement and satisfaction. After this workshop, …

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  • UCF Loves EveryBODY (Recurring Event)

    Ferrell Commons

    Join us out at Ferrell Commons as we celebrate National Eating Disorder Awareness Week! Here at UCF it's important to know that we love everyBODY, and support body acceptance and self-love. Join us for a celebration of self-love with photo opportunities, ask a dietitian, donate your blue jeans that don't make you feel fabulous, and more! PLUS all week long …

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  • Welcome Wednesday: Mastering Recommendation Letters for Graduate School Applications

    Virtual

    Academic Advancement Programs invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session featuring Dr. Vanessa Gonzalez-Perez, Associate Vice Dean for Academic Excellence & Engagement at the University of Pennsylvania. Join us for a focused discussion on mastering recommendation letters for graduate school applications, where Dr. Gonzalez-Perez will share practical tips for choosing strong recommenders, building meaningful relationships, and requesting letters in a …

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  • Welcome Wednesday: Mastering Recommendation Letters for Graduate School Applications

    Virtual

    Academic Advancement Programs invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session featuring Dr. Vanessa Gonzalez-Perez, Associate Vice Dean for Academic Excellence & Engagement at the University of Pennsylvania. Join us for a focused discussion on mastering recommendation letters for graduate school applications, where Dr. Gonzalez-Perez will share practical tips for choosing strong recommenders, building meaningful relationships, and requesting letters in a …

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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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  • Conducting Literature Searches & AI Enhanced Citation Mapping Tools for Graduate Students

    Virtual

    Looking for suggestions on locating sources for course assignments, literature reviews, or research projects? This workshop introduces graduate students to effective strategies for conducting literature searches and includes a demonstration of an AI-enhanced citation mapping tool and suggestions on how AI tools can be used alongside traditional databases searches. 

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  • Navigating College with a Health Concern

    Virtual

    Balancing academics, social life, and health can be challenging for students with chronic illnesses. This workshop offers practical strategies for managing common obstacles, including maintaining energy, advocating for accommodations, and handling the emotional toll of chronic illness. Participants will learn coping skills, time management techniques, and how to build a supportive network for success both inside and outside the classroom. …

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  • Public Policy Virtual Information Session

    Virtual

    Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about UCF's Public Policy MPP program and application requirements!

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  • Building AI Chatbots and Agents with Microsoft Copilot Studio

    Virtual

    Learn how AI-powered agents can be designed, built, and deployed using Microsoft Copilot Studio in this demonstration-based workshop. The presenter will walk through the creation of a conversational agent, configuration of basic conversation flows, and publishing the agent both within Copilot Studio and to Microsoft Teams. The session will also introduce foundational concepts including the difference between chatbots and agents, …

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  • Career & Wellness: Navigating Difficult Career Conversations

    Virtual

    This interactive workshop will focus on how career conversations can be powerful tools for growth when approached with clarity and confidence. It will equip students with practical strategies for initiating, navigating, and sustaining meaningful career conversations with family and friends.  Virtual only, get the zoom link from Handshake.

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  • Kristen Arnett Author Reading

    John C. Hitt Library: 402: 402

    This author reading is co-sponsored by the Graduate Writers Association, the Creative Writing Program, and the John C. Hitt Library. Kristen Arnett is a native Floridian and the author of Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One (Riverhead Books, 2025), which was a finalist for the Southern Book Prize and shortlisted for the Comedy Women in Print Prize. She is also the …

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  • Joust Information Session #4

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Get a head start learning how to compete and win in UCF's most prestigious and rewarding entrepreneurship competition, THE JOUST! This interactive session will review preparation, application, and competition timelines as well as event rules and success tips. Join us - you can't win if you don't play!

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  • Organic Chemistry I: From Confusion to Clarity

    TCH151: TCH151

    This workshop breaks down complex concepts into manageable parts, helping you understand why behind what. Learn proven strategies for mastering mechanisms, organizing information, and recognizing patterns that make organic chemistry more intuitive. Whether you're prepping for an exam or just trying to stay afloat, you'll leave with tools to study smarter—and more confidently.   

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  • Step Into Chiropractic: Insights from Palmer College

    Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center DCC 115: DCC 115

    Academic Advancement Programs invites you to meet Palmer College of Chiropractic! Join Latif Muhammad, Admissions Counselor at Palmer College of Chiropractic, for an informative presentation. Latif will share insights on Palmer’s programs, hands-on curriculum, degree pathways, admissions process, campus life, and clinical experiences. Whether you are exploring chiropractic as a career or preparing to apply, this is a great opportunity to ask …

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  • UCF Softball vs. Florida Atlantic

    Softball Stadium

    The UCF softball team hosts FAU at the UCF Softball Complex on Feb. 25 at 5 p.m. For more information, including tickets, please visit ucfknights.com/sports/softball.

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  • UCF Women's Basketball vs. West Virginia

    Addition Financial Arena

    The UCF women's basketball team hosts West Virginia in Big 12 Conference play at the Addition Financial Arena at 7 p.m. on Feb. 25.  For more information, including tickets, please visit ucfknights.com/sports/womens-basketball.

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