Events and activities occurring at Knights Plaza Entertainment and Retail District

Upcoming Events

  • Hidden In Plain Sight: The History of the Chinese Community in Puerto Rico

    Barbara Ying Center

    The Puerto Rico Research Hub invite you to an engaging presentation by Dr. José Lee-Borges exploring the history and cultural presence of the Chinese community in Puerto Rico since the nineteeth century. The talk will examine the origins, settlement patterns, and social, economic, and cultural contributions of the Chinese communities on the island, highlighting their lasting impact on Puerto Rican …

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  • Body Wellness

    Virtual

    This workshop will discuss and promote body neutrality and overall wellness of mind and body. This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop (WOW) series! Learn about CAPS and other workshops.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 12-hour Florida State Qualified Supervisor Course (in-person) (Recurring Event)

    Live Oak - UCF, 4115 Pyxis Ln, Orlando, FL 32816

    This in-person training is the 12-hour Qualified Supervisor Course required by the State of Florida Dept. of Health for supervising Clinical Social Work Registered Interns. This course has been approved for & offers 12 supervisory contact hours for LCSWs, LMFTs & LMHCs. The training will be held on the UCF campus (exact location is reflected on the event registration page/link).

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  • Downtown Campus Industry Day — Spring 2026

    Downtown Campus: DPAC: 169

    REGISTRATION VIA HANDSHAKE IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT.   The Downtown Industry Day is designed to connect students with industry professionals to help students get career ready. Employer representatives will be on hand 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 are not required …

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  • Graduate Program Info Session: MS in Event Leadership (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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  • UCF Men's Tennis vs. FAU

    USTA National Campus: Collegiate Center

    The UCF men's tennis team hosts FAU at noon on Feb. 26 at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona. For more information, please visit ucfknights.com/sports/mens-tennis.

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  • Establishing a Digital Presence

    John C. Hitt Library Digital Exploration Center: Room 425

    How do you present yourself and your research online? Explore various academic and academic adjacent platforms, and learn ways to build your online presence, publicize your research, manage your online identity, and link your work to a stable identifier. 

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  • Curriculum and Instruction Ed.D. 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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  • UCF Women's Tennis vs. BYU

    USTA National Campus: Collegiate Center

    The UCF women's tennis team kicks off Big 12 Conference play against BYU at 6 p.m. on Feb. 26 at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona. For more information, please visit ucfknights.com/sports/womens-tennis. 

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  • Film Night: Donnie Darko

    John C. Hitt Library: 402: 402

    A library screening of Donnie Darko (2001) with snacks and a discussion after the film! After film discussion facilitated by UCF Librarian, Michael Furlong. About the film: Set in the 1980s, Donnie Darko sleepwalks out of his house and encounters a giant rabbit named Frank, who tells him the world will end in 28 days. When Donnie returns home, he …

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  • UCF Softball: Charge On Classic (Recurring Event)

    Softball Stadium

    The UCF softball team hosts the Charge On Classic at the UCF Softball Complex, Feb. 26–March 1.  Feb. 26UCF vs. Dartmouth, 6 p.m.Feb 27UCF vs. Wagner, 6 p.m.Feb. 28UCF vs. Dartmouth, 4:30 p.m.UCF vs. George Washington, 7 p.m.March 1UCF vs. Florida A&M, 1 p.m. For more information, including tickets, please visit ucfknights.com/sports/softball.

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  • UCF Literacy Symposium

    Virtual

    Bridging Literacy Gaps Through Multimodality: Leveraging Digital Tools to Enhance Student Access to Print Texts, Boost Engagement, and Improve ComprehensionThis presentation will focus on using multimodal tools to provide equitable access to complex texts for students in grades 3-5 English Language Arts (ELA). By integrating digital tools like Learning Ally and student-led iPad research, teachers can reduce barriers associated with …

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