In response to coronavirus and to help minimize its spread, many UCF events are being canceled.

If you have questions about what’s still open around campus, please check out this regularly updated guide.

Events at UCF

Events By Category: “Speaker/Lecture/Seminar”

  • UCF Bands Guest Speaker: fanfare for the Unheard: A Voice for Emerging Stars in Wind Ensemble Writing with Ashley Killam

    Virtual

    One of a series of special topic sessions brought to you by the UCF Bands. Ashley Killam is a multi-faceted performer, educator, drill designer, entrepreneur and public speaker. Ashley works as the General Manger for Rising Tide Music Press, Chamber Music Database Coordinator for the Institute for Composer Diversity, and has spent her post-school years researching and presenting across the ...

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  • State of the College of Nursing Address

    Virtual

    Join us for the UCF College of Nursing's State of the College Address, a virtual conversation and Q&A with Dean Mary Lou Sole and Dean's Advisory Board member, Andrea Eliscu. Tune in for a discussion around the current climate in the college and nursing profession at large, as well as a forecast for the future. The event will be streamed ...

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  • Research Recovery & Reskill Webinar: Fall 2020 Series #2

    Virtual

    People Working or Not Working in Isolation: Coping Tools for the Hospitality Industry Topic #2: Mental Health Strategies for Dealing with Isolation UCF RESTORES, a clinic specializing in the treatment of trauma in the College of Sciences at UCF, has rapidly responded to community mental health needs during the COVID-19 crisis. The UCF RESTORES director will provide strategies to support ...

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  • TEA@UCF Weekly Meeting (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    The weekly meetings for the Themed Entertainment Association at UCF. TEA@UCF is an organization for UCF students of all years and majors who are interested in a career in the themed entertainment industry. Whether you want to design rides for Disney, produce a show for Universal Studios, or start your own simulation company, this is the club for you. TEA@UCF ...

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  • UCF Percussion Masterclass with Joe W. Moore III

    Virtual

    Joe W. Moore III currently serves as Assistant Professor of Percussion at Benedict College in Columbia, SC. Prior to this he was Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Moore received the Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Central Florida, the Master of Music degree from the University of South Carolina and the Doctor of ...

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  • CECS Virtual Faculty Research Talks

    Virtual

    New in 2020. The UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science's Zoom-cast series is live-streamed every Friday from noon to 1 p.m., offering four 10-minute talks by CECS faculty and a live-chat Q&A. Targeted to faculty, scientists and potential industry and government partners, all are invited to Zoom-in and hear presentations by UCF’s engineering and computer science faculty who explain ...

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  • Government Contracting: Overview (Recurring Event)

    Florida SBDC at UCF

    Federal, State, and Local Government procurement is the largest target market in the world. The question is usually not “Does the government buy what you are selling?”...it is more “Can you be competitive enough and relentless enough to position your business to win government contracts?”. If you think you can be competitive, then government contracting may be a good growth ...

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  • The Ram Lila of Rmanagar with Bhargav Rani

    Virtual

    The Ram Lila is an annual performance festival in India of epic proportions. Join us for a discussion with Professor Bhargav Rani to discuss this yearly event that attracts tens of thousands of participants each year. Watch online at: https://youtu.be/gAAYnygvYB4

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  • Research Recovery & Reskill Webinar: Fall 2020 Series #3

    Virtual

    People Working or Not Working in Isolation: Coping Tools for the Hospitality Industry Topic #3: Service with a Mask: Managing Emotions and Stress during COVID-19 Service employees must frequently manage their feelings and expressions, a concept called emotional labor. COVID-19 work processes present unique challenges related to emotional labor. Learn strategies for dealing with the stress of emotional labor during ...

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  • TEA@UCF Weekly Meeting (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    The weekly meetings for the Themed Entertainment Association at UCF. TEA@UCF is an organization for UCF students of all years and majors who are interested in a career in the themed entertainment industry. Whether you want to design rides for Disney, produce a show for Universal Studios, or start your own simulation company, this is the club for you. TEA@UCF ...

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  • UCF Percussion Masterclass with Rashid Williams

    Virtual

    Rashid's style and precision in drumming is being recognized throughout the music industry upon meeting Drumhead Magazine's, Jonathan Mover, Jonathan would later write in the magazine. At the age of 22 Rashid plays with the maturity of someone twice his age. He has a dangerous combination of chops, groove and impeccable time, well balanced and expertly displayed. A self-taught musician, ...

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  • UCF Trumpet Masterclass with Dr. Raquel Samayoa, University of North Texas

    Online

    Join the UCF Trumpet Studio for a Masterclass with Dr. Raquel Samayoa from the University of North Texas on October 12 at 11:30 a.m. If you wish to observe this masterclass, please email Jesse Cook at jesse.cook@ucf.edu. Raquel Rodriquez Samayoa leads a dynamic and engaging career as a teacher, chamber musician, recitalist, adjudicator and solo performer. She currently serves as ...

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  • Safe Zone: LGBTQ+ 101 (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    The LGBTQ+ 101 training is the first in the series and is designed for all levels of knowledge about LGBTQ+ issues. In this 2-hour training, participants will be presented with general information about individual and societal concerns related to LGBTQ+ identity. This training serves as an introduction to these issues. LGBTQ+ 101 must be taken as an entry point before ...

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  • The Power of Storytelling: Meet the Author

    Virtual

    Join MSC for the opportunity to meet with Cuban-American author Jennine Capó Crucet. The author will be doing a book reading/keynote address along with a Q&A Capó Crucet, whose work has been featured in the New York Times, is the author of My Time Among the Whites: A Partial Education, Make Your Home Among Strangers, and How To Leave Hialeah. ...

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  • SBA Update: What to Expect in Fiscal Year 2021

    Florida SBDC at UCF

    October is the first month of the fiscal year, what to expect in fiscal year 2021. Register Now

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  • Research Recovery & Reskill Webinar: Fall 2020 Series #4

    Virtual

    People Working or Not Working in Isolation: Coping Tools for the Hospitality Industry Topic #4: Lessons from Astronauts on Dealing with Isolation While COVID-19-related isolation is new to the hospitality industry, other occupations frequently deal with isolation on the job. Learn how astronauts support their health and performance in the face of isolation. Presenter information coming soon. Thursday, Oct. 15, ...

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  • TEA@UCF Weekly Meeting (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    The weekly meetings for the Themed Entertainment Association at UCF. TEA@UCF is an organization for UCF students of all years and majors who are interested in a career in the themed entertainment industry. Whether you want to design rides for Disney, produce a show for Universal Studios, or start your own simulation company, this is the club for you. TEA@UCF ...

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  • UCF Percussion Masterclass with Karli Viña

    Virtual

    Praised by the South Florida Classical Review for her "dazzling" and "incisive" performance, Dr. Karlyn Viña is a dynamic and creative percussionist based in South Florida. As a performer, Karlyn has a passion for solo, chamber, and orchestral percussion, with a particular interest in contemporary music. Karlyn has an active freelance career in South Florida, performing regularly with the Palm ...

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  • UCF Percussion Masterclass with Michael Sammons

    Virtual

    Michael Sammons, D.M.A. serves as the Percussion Area Head at the University of Utah. Sammons is recognized as a versatile performer in solo and chamber, symphonic, marching percussion arts and non-western musical styles. In addition to his work with the Utah Symphony Orchestra, he performs with the Utah Opera, Ballet West Orchestra, various theater venues including Pioneer Theater Company, Capitol ...

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  • Diversity in Comics - Diversity Week

    Virtual

    Join us as we review various forms of comics and discuss the importance of representation in literature and art. Register at Diversity in Comics - Diversity Week 2020. For more information on Diversity in Comics, check out this guide from the UCF Curriculum Materials Center on diverse representation in the Libraries' collection: guides.ucf.edu/diversityweekgn

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  • UCF Bands Guest Speaker: Careers in Music: Performing Careers in the United States Military with MGySgt Liz Matera, United States Marine Corps, Ret.

    Virtual

    Liz Matera is an accomplished performer and educator who retired from the military in 2017 after a twenty-seven year career as a clarinetist in The United States Marine Band: The President’s Own. The daughter of one of Iowa’s legendary instrumental music educators, after completing her bachelors degree in music at The University of Iowa, Liz taught in the public schools ...

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  • Stronger Together Showcase - Diversity Week

    Online

    Join us as fellow Knights share how they proving to the world we are Stronger Together. UCF Libraries and UCF Alumni will showcase Knights who own or are part of an organization actively giving back to the community. This can be in response to COVID, Racial Equity and Inclusivity efforts, LGBTQ efforts etc. A panel discussion will conclude the event. ...

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  • Weaving History: Connecting our Present to our Past - Diversity Week 2020

    Virtual

    Join UCF Libraries and the Weavers of Orlando for a virtual discussion and step into the local community of fiber arts. Local weavers and artisans will connect family histories to practices still being used today. Participants will learn about connections to cotton that came from India and true quilts from the Underground Railroad. Register at: Weaving History: Connecting our Present ...

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  • Film Discussion: The Talk: Race in America - Diversity Week

    Virtual

    Discussion of the documentary, The Talk: Race in America. Please watch the film before the discussion on Alexander Street Press. Register for the discussion at Film Discussion - The Talk: Race in America - Diversity Week 2020 Film Description:The Talk – Race in America is a two-hour film about “the talk” that parents have with their children of color (primarily ...

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  • Research Recovery & Reskill Webinar: Fall 2020 Series #5

    Virtual

    People Working or Not Working in Isolation: Coping Tools for the Hospitality Industry Topic #5: Who am I? Finding Your Purpose in a Period of Unemployment Using a life-planning model, participants will learn how to promote wellness in life domains despite employment-related changes. Presented by: Dr. Connie Wanberg Professor and Industrial Relations Faculty Excellence Chair, Univ. of Minnesota Thursday, Oct. ...

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