Events and activities occurring at Knights Plaza Entertainment and Retail District

Events This Week

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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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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  • 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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  • Budgeting 101

    CSEL 121

    Join Centsible Knights as we cover everything you need to know about the basics of budgeting and make your dollars make sense.

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  • Public Administration Virtual Info Session

    Virtual

    You'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.

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  • Curriculum and Instruction EdD Virtual Information Session

    Virtual

    Join us for an online information session to learn more about the Curriculum and Instruction EdD program at UCF! 

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  • Linux – Advanced Unix Shell Programming

    Virtual

    The "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 …

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  • Graduate Program Info Session: MS in Hospitality and Tourism (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Join 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 …

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  • Can I Use That Image?: Copyright & Image Use in Digital Scholarship

    John C. Hitt Library Digital Exploration Center: Room 425

    Found 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.

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  • Modeling Resilience: Mental Health and Leadership

    LEAD Scholars Academy, Gold Classroom: FC 168E

    Speaker: 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 …

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  • Cards and Cupcakes Service Event

    LEAD Scholars Academy, Black Classroom: FC 168D

    Cards 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**

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  • UCF Softball: SpaceU Classic (Recurring Event)

    Softball Stadium

    The 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.

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  • Collaborative Poetry: The Power of Community in Writing

    LEAD Scholars Academy, Black Classroom: FC 168D

    Speaker: 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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