Events and activities occurring at Knights Plaza Entertainment and Retail District
The UCF men's tennis team hosts Stetson at 11 a.m. on Feb. 15 at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona. For more information, please visit ucfknights.com/sports/mens-tennis.
Knights PlazaThe UCF baseball team kicks off its 2026 season with a three-game series against Siena on Feb. 13–15 at John Euliano Park. Feb. 13: 6 p.m.Fev. 14: 1 p.m.Feb. 15: 1 p.m. Saturday's game is Love at First Pitch day. Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the ballpark with themed concessions, a special singles section, classic Valentine’s activities, and plenty of chances to catch a …
Knights PlazaThe UCF women's basketball team hosts nationally ranked Baylor in Big 12 Conference play at the Addition Financial Arena at 2 p.m. on Feb. 15 for National Girls and Women in Sports Day. For more information, including tickets, please visit ucfknights.com/sports/womens-basketball.
Knights PlazaLearn about STEP@UCF, what we do and why! Learn about volunteer opportunities inside STEP@UCF as well as with Canine Companions. This will be an impactful presentation about the most selfless act a dog lover could do. This event is open to all members of the UCF community and is featured as part of Leadership Week 2026. Since 2000, Leadership Week …
Knights PlazaJoin us for a special keynote event featuring UCF alumnus and LEAD Scholar Brian Kleinschmidt (’04). Brian will share insights from his journey—from working construction jobs in college to becoming an HGTV star and successful entrepreneur. He’ll discuss how vision, resilience, and teamwork have shaped his leadership approach and helped him turn ambitious goals into reality. This event is open to …
Knights PlazaStructured 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, …
Knights PlazaHave you ever hesitated to apply for an opportunity, talk to someone, raise your hand in class, or take advantage of other opportunities? Join Cassi Willard at the Blackstone LaunchPad for This session to help you identify aspects that may be holding you back from taking steps forward to unlock your full potential. Be prepared to discuss your strengths as …
Knights PlazaJoin us for an open discussion on authorship in the Humanities & Social Sciences. Attendees will hear from an esteemed panel of UCF authors as they discuss their writing processes, creative collaboration, and scaling impact in their fields. This event is free to attend and open to faculty and students. Co-sponsored by UCF Libraries, Faculty Excellence, and the Office of …
Knights PlazaJoin UCF Alumna and Daytona State College career advisor Amaya Gattis for this workshop designed to help students develop their academic presence by exploring the roles communication, digital presence, resume building, networking, and professional habits have on professional and academic identity. This event is open to all members of the UCF community and is featured as part of Leadership Week …
Knights PlazaJoin Dr. Stacey Malaret and LEAD Scholars for Networking 101! This is a beginner-friendly event designed to help students build confidence in professional conversations and make meaningful connections. Attendees will learn practical tips for introducing themselves, starting conversations, and networking with purpose. This event is open to all members of the UCF community and is featured as part of Leadership Week …
Knights PlazaIn a world of rapid change and uncertainty, students need more than technical skills—they need the courage and clarity that come from leading authentically. Join us for this workshop with special guest speaker Diali Coll-Mercado, where students will explore how authentic leadership, a framework grounded in self-awareness, balanced decision-making, relational transparency, and a values-driven core, can serve as a pathway …
Knights PlazaJoin us for a deliberative dialogue exploring multiple perspectives on funding equity in education. Deliberative dialogue is a method of thinking and talking together. It is a way for individuals from varied backgrounds and perspectives to come together to seek a shared understanding of a problem or issue and search for common ground and action. Event presented by Dr. Haley …
Knights PlazaIf you plan to study or intern abroad between May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027, you may be interested in applying for the Gilman International Scholarship program. The Gilman Scholarship is a $5,000 award given to current Pell Grant recipients interested in study abroad internships or educational opportunities.
Knights PlazaJoin this virtual information session to meet our admissions team and program director and learn more about the DeVos Sport Business Management dual degree program. This online admissions event will provide details about the program including curriculum, learning outcomes, cohort format, application process, and admission process. After the presentation, stay online for a live Q&A with the admissions team.
Knights PlazaJoin us for this interactive lecture, presented by Dr. Christina Torres, Assistant Professor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in the Modern Languages and Literatures Department at UCF. Expanding the traditional definition of literacy, multiliteracies (New London Group, 1996) recognized that textual interpretation occurs within the intersection of student lifeworlds and multiple modes of expression. Decades later, …
Knights PlazaThis webinar session will be a quick overview of our Full Time Professional MBA program and to help answer questions about application requirements and completing your online application to the program. Our next Full Time Professional MBA cohort will start Fall 2026 and will be taught at the UCF Downtown Campus. Sign up and join us to learn more!
Knights PlazaTitle: Light-matter interactions in 2D materials nanophotonics and their applications Abstract: Due to strong quantum confinement and reduced screening, 2D materials enable exciting new opportunities for optoelectronic and biosensing applications. In this talk, I will first briefly discuss large-scale fabrication strategies for 2D material-based devices and their integration with nanophotonic components. I will then present how coupling of 2D materials …
Knights PlazaMake is a command-line tool often used to build executable code from source code. While ubiquitous for those working with C or FORTRAN, Make can also manage task dependencies for any Unix commands. Researchers seeking to implement reproducible workflows, automating data analysis pipelines, or producing tables and plots for publication can automate their workflow using Make. This workshop is intended for new …
Knights PlazaThis workshop is designed to help future leaders rethink their relationship with time, opportunity, and ambition. At a university with thousands of opportunities, we’ll explore what really happens when you say yes to everything, and how that impacts your energy and long-term goals. Through interactive reflection and practical tools, participants will learn how to align their commitments with their values …
Knights PlazaThis workshop is designed to help future leaders rethink their relationship with time, opportunity, and ambition. At a university with thousands of opportunities, we’ll explore what really happens when you say yes to everything, and how that impacts your energy and long-term goals. Through interactive reflection and practical tools, participants will learn how to align their commitments with their values …
Knights PlazaThe 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.
Knights PlazaJoin 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, …
Knights PlazaStudent 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 …
Knights PlazaThis 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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