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Events This Week

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
  • Joust Information Session #3

    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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  • UCF Men's Basketball vs. TCU

    Addition Financial Arena

    The UCF men's basketball team hosts TCU in Big 12 Conference play at the Addition Financial Arena at 7 p.m. on Feb. 17. The matchup will air on ESPN+. For more information, including tickets, please visit ucfknights.com/sports/mens-basketball.

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  • Moonlight Paddle (Recurring Event)

    Lake Claire Recreational Area

    Join Outdoor Adventure for a guided nighttime paddle on Lake Claire with our Moonlight Paddle Series. After a brief safety and paddling overview, we’ll launch together and enjoy a relaxed paddle as the lake transforms after dark.Along the way, Paddle Guides will share insight into the ecology and history of Lake Claire while introducing the principles of Leave No Trace, …

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
  • Be a Leader: Community & Culture

    Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218C)

    Student leaders have the power to create meaningful change. This workshop explores how service-learning can strengthen leadership skills, build community connections, and support academic and personal growth. Join UCF Experiential Learning's Dr. Quynh Dang and Marika Koch to learn how to design impactful projects that align with your goals, engage peers, and make a lasting difference - on campus and …

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  • DNP Nurse Executive Information Session

    Virtual

    Join us for a DNP Nurse Executive Information Session.  We'll provide a brief overview of the track, and then a deep dive into navigating the application and admissions process with confidence.  This is an opportunity for you to ask questions and clarify requirements from supporting documents to application deadlines.  This is an opportunity to get clear, accurate answers in a relaxed and …

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  • Welcome Wednesday: Quest for the Perfect Grad Program

    Virtual

    Academic Advancement Programs invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session featuring representatives from UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management. This workshop will help students identify graduate programs that align with their goals and interests. Participants will learn how to research programs, evaluate options, and understand key factors in the admissions process. The session will conclude with a Q&A, giving attendees …

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  • Online Space MBA

    Virtual

    This webinar session will be a quick overview of our Online Part Time Professional MBA program (SPACE MBA) and to help answer questions about application requirements and completing your online application to the program. Our next cohort will start Spring 2027; fully online. Presentation led by UCF’s Associate Provost for space commercialization and strategy, Greg Autry, Ph.D., Program Director, Zaheer Ali,  and Assistant Director of Recruiting, George Fulginiti.

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  • Protecting Ideas: Patents & Trademarks for Your Startup

    John C. Hitt Library: 170: John C. Hitt Library: 170

    Great ideas deserve protection. This workshop, led by our PTRC librarian, will walk you through the basics of patents and trademarks --  what they are, why they matter, and how to research them. It’s a practical starting point for any student who wants to safeguard their innovation.

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  • LEAD Library

    FC 168D

    Step into a living library where people are the books! The LEAD Interactive Library brings together 12–15 dynamic storytellers who will share powerful personal stories, leadership journeys, career paths, and lessons from their own experiences or from influential leaders who inspired them. Each storyteller represents a “book,” and together they create the LEAD Library. Participants are invited to explore these …

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  • Legal Studies at UCF: Pathways to Law School and Legal Careers

    Virtual

    Join us online for an information session to learn more about the undergraduate degree in Legal Studies.  Whether your goal is a career in the legal field or preparation for law school, the UCF Department of Legal Studies offers undergraduate degree programs and experiences designed to provide a strong academic foundation and critical skills necessary to be competitive in the …

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  • Parallel Computing in R

    research 1: 101: 101

    This workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of using Parallel Processing within the context of High-Performance Computing (HPC) with R. Attendees will gain an understanding of the benefits and limitations of HPC, learn about the available provider platforms, and practice logging in and running jobs through both Open OnDemand (OOD) and from the Command Line Interface (CLI). The session emphasizes …

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  • Common Ground: A Journey Through Stories & Surprises

    LEAD Scholars Academy, Black Classroom: FC 168D

    Discover connection, creativity, and curiosity at Common Ground, a vibrant experience where students explore personal values, traditions, and big questions in a welcoming, playful space. Through storytelling circles, interactive games, and hands-on art stations, participants build bridges across diverse worldviews—religious, spiritual, secular, and everything in between. No prior knowledge or experience needed. Just bring your open mind!  Presented by Dr. …

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  • Knight at the Library – UCF Library Tour

    Transfer Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall, 215

    Join a guided tour of the UCF Library to discover everything it has to offer to support you throughout your time at UCF. You’ll explore each floor, check out different study spaces, and learn how to access research tools, technology, and helpful student services that can make your classes easier and more successful. We’ll meet at the UCF Transfer Center …

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  • Level Up Your Study Skills: Proven Strategies for College Courses

    Virtual

    Do you ever feel like your current study habits aren’t delivering the results you want? Are you searching for effective ways to excel in your classes and exams? Many students realize that the strategies that worked in high school don’t always translate to success in college. That’s because college courses bring new challenges: professors may be less personally involved, class sizes are larger, exams carry greater …

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  • From Reflection to Action: The Discipline of Leadership

    Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218D)

    This presentation explores the connection between self-reflection, and leadership. We draw on Army leadership principles from nearly two decades each of Active Duty service and from our current roles mentoring hundreds of UCF students in the Army ROTC program. We will demonstrate how personal habits, routines, and self-leadership directly translate into building resilient, forward-looking leaders. Students will learn how to …

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  • UCF Healthcare Informatics Professional Science MS Information Session

    Virtual

    Join us for an information session for the UCF Online Healthcare Informatics Professional Science MS program.

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  • The bridgED Initiative: Create Your Own Workshop!

    LEAD Scholars Academy, Gold Classroom: FC 168E

    Join The bridgED Initiative, a UCF student organization dedicated to connecting education with real-world impact. In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to design and lead your own community workshop or event, from concept to execution! We’ll guide you through our process for creating meaningful, skill-based volunteer opportunities that make a difference in local schools and organizations. Participants will gain …

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  • Student Professional Mixer

    Student Union: Cape Florida Ballroom

    Professional networking with businesses. Meet mentors and hiring managers. Explore internships and career pathways. Build a strong professional network. Businesses include: legal, medical, IT, business Free to attend, including dinner. Registration required to attend: Use code UCF for free entry https://bit.ly/ProfessionalConnectionsMixer2026 Brought to you by the India Center and the Indian American Chamber of Commerce, together with the Indian Student …

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  • UCF Women's Basketball vs. Kansas State

    Addition Financial Arena

    The UCF women's basketball team hosts Kansas State in Big 12 Conference play at the Addition Financial Arena at 7 p.m. on Feb. 18.  For more information, including tickets, please visit ucfknights.com/sports/womens-basketball.

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  • Project Next Gen Interest Session

    Virtual

    Join us for an informational session about Project Next Gen – a tuition-free master's degree program in Exceptional Student Education! During this interest session, we'll provide detailed information about Project Next Gen, answer your questions, and guide you through the application process. Learn how you can advance your career in special education while earning your graduate degree at no cost.

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
  • Reading Academic Articles & Finding Your Research Niche (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Are you starting research and planning on conducting a literature review?  In this workshop, we will discuss how to write a literature review. Join us to learn the importance, purpose, and structure of a literature review. This workshop will also offer tools to starting a literature review and how to write one yourself!   Questions? Feel free to contact the Office …

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  • Mathematical Biology Seminar by Jason Harmon

    MSB 318: Mathematical Sciences Building, Room 318

    Jason Harmon will present “Impact of varying dispersal in metapopulation models: A new type of Sherman-Morrison formula“ at this week's Mathematical Biology Seminar. Abstract: For population and disease distributed across patches in heterogeneous environments, meta-population models are a useful tool. It is of particular interest whether populations and diseases will persist depending on dispersal rates and network connectivity. In particular, we investigate …

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  • Make AI Work for You: Optimizing Your Digital Presence for the Age of AI

    Virtual

    Generative AI is transforming how customers discover and evaluate businesses online. This webinar will show you how to make your digital presence more AI-friendly. Learn practical strategies to improve your visibility in AI-driven search tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Google’s AI Overviews. Perfect for small business owners ready to stay visible and competitive in the new era of AI-powered discovery. …

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