Events and activities occurring at Knights Plaza Entertainment and Retail District
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.
Knights PlazaStep 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 …
Knights PlazaDiscover 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. …
Knights PlazaJoin 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 …
Knights PlazaThis 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 …
Knights PlazaJoin us for an information session for the UCF Online Healthcare Informatics Professional Science MS program.
Knights PlazaJoin 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 …
Knights PlazaProfessional 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 …
Knights PlazaThe 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.
Knights PlazaAre 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 …
Knights PlazaJason 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 …
Knights PlazaGenerative 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. …
Knights PlazaGenerative 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. …
Knights PlazaJoin Centsible Knights as we cover everything you need to know about the basics of budgeting and make your dollars make sense.
Knights PlazaYou're invited to a virtual open house with the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program director and academic advisor as we prepare for the Fall 2026 admission cycle. Join us to get answers to your most frequently asked questions about the program curriculum, application requirements and more.
Knights PlazaJoin us for an online information session to learn more about the Curriculum and Instruction EdD program at UCF!
Knights PlazaThe "shell" in Unix is a generic term for the program that provides the basic user interface to the system. Typically, this would be a command line interface, but might also include a graphical interface (e.g., "gnome shell"). This workshop will cover commands common to most variations of Unix and Unix command line interface shells. The second hour of this …
Knights PlazaJoin us for a graduate program information session to explore your future at UCF Rosen College. Learn about degree options, program structure, career outcomes, and the value of a Rosen College graduate education, along with a clear overview of the admissions process and requirements. Discover how our programs prepare you to lead, innovate, and advance in the global hospitality and …
Knights PlazaFound the perfect image for your project? Before you use it, learn the basics of copyright and image use in academic work. This workshop covers practical questions scholars face: When do you need permission? What's in the public domain? How do Creative Commons licenses work? Whether you're creating a presentation, thesis, or digital project, you'll leave knowing how to find and use images responsibly and when to seek permissions.
Knights PlazaSpeaker: Tobey Smith This 90-minute workshop will include a panel of 3-8 leaders from various professional backgrounds. The first 15 minutes will include opening remarks and introductions of the panelists. The first 30 minutes of the Q&A will be prepared questions from the Active Minds officer board about leadership, mental health, resilience, and burnout. We will then open up to …
Knights PlazaCards and Cupcakes is a meaningful service event where participants write heartfelt cards, decorate cupcakes, and donate them to local elderly homes. This event spreads kindness, creativity, and joy while giving back to the senior community. **Leadership Week Credit OR 1 Service Hour**
Knights PlazaThe UCF softball team hosts the SpaceU Classic at the UCF Softball Complex, Feb. 19–22. Feb. 19UCF vs. Ohio, 6 p.m.Feb 20UCF vs. Ohio, 4:30 p.m.UCF vs. Penn State, 7 p.m.Feb. 21UCF vs. Notre Dame, 5 p.m.Feb. 22UCF vs. Notre Dame, 11 a.m.UCF vs. Charleston Southern, 1 p.m. For more information, including tickets, please visit ucfknights.com/sports/softball.
Knights PlazaSpeaker: Raiya Shaw It's no secret that poetry has innumerable positive effects on a person's emotional well-being and is often described as a transformative art form. In this program, we'll be focusing on the supportive literary community created by the Young Poets' Society, and why the act of writing together both fosters rich connections, creates a welcoming atmosphere, allows members' …
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