Transform simple multimedia into immersive experiences with interactive images, videos and virtual tours. Follow along with a live demo to get you started with ThingLink, which is available to all UCF faculty, staff and students. This workshop is limited to faculty, staff and GTA's only.
Events at UCFJoin us for a collaborative workshop between UCF's Graduate and Professional School Prep, Graduate Studies and Office of Undergraduate Research. This session is designed to support you in becoming a competitive graduate school applicant by providing an overview of the graduate admissions process, key components of a strong application and resources available to support your journey toward graduate study. Gain …
Events at UCFEmotional intelligence (EI) is a foundational leadership skill that drives team engagement, collaboration, and overall effectiveness. This 90-minute session empowers leaders to develop a deep understanding of their own emotions and emotional responses, accurately interpret the emotional cues of others, and adapt their behavior to meet the needs of diverse situations.Participants will: Build self-awareness by exploring their emotional triggers and …
Events at UCFEmotional Intelligence for Individual/Team Insights is designed to enhance emotional intelligence (EI) at both individual and team levels. Participants will explore the core components of EI, including self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Through interactive activities, case studies, and reflective exercises, learners will gain insights into their own emotional strengths and areas for development.
Events at UCFThis workshop introduces the basics of designing inclusive digital content using Canva. Learn how to apply accessibility principles in Canva by using high-contrast colors, accessible fonts, alt text and screen reader–friendly layouts. Participants are strongly encouraged to complete "How to Create Accessible PDFs" beforehand for foundational knowledge. A Canva account and device are recommended for hands-on practice.
Events at UCFThe Teaching and Learning with AI conference aims to discuss how AI tools continue to evolve and change the way educators instruct students, as well as how students can effectively use these tools in their learning journey. This conference also encourages the use of AI for instruction to prepare students for their future workplace. Attendees will curate conversations around leaning …
Events at UCFUCF’s Clarinet Boot Camp is a three-day intensive program designed to educate and inspire young clarinetists. Daily masterclasses and individual coaching sessions provide continual and concentrated input from clarinet faculty member Rié Suzuki. The camp also features instruction on musicians’ wellness, including breathing techniques and yoga movements. Housing is available. Food will not be provided. Early Registration Deadline: May 1, …
Events at UCFFlute Boot Camp is a three-day, intensive program designed to educate and inspire young flutists. Daily masterclasses and individual coaching appointments provide continual and concentrated input from faculty. In addition to the daily curriculum, guest artists will give classes to the students. Camp also features exercises and instruction in yoga, breathing techniques, body movement and wellness. Housing is available. Food …
Events at UCFResearch can be difficult and isolating, so we want to equip our researchers with the best tools to overcome challenges. Counseling and Psychological Services will speak on these tools and discuss the human and emotional side of conducting research.
Events at UCFUCF’s Summer Flute & Piccolo Institute is a one-week intensive program designed to educate and inspire young flutists through an interesting and cultivating curriculum that examines many aspects of flute and piccolo performance. Each member will be placed in a flute choir, including full instrumentation (Piccolo, C flute, Alto flute, Bass flute and Contrabass flute) that will help flute students …
Events at UCFAn Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a powerful tool for career growth and performance success. In this interactive session, participants will explore best practices for creating meaningful IDPs that align with personal strengths, career aspirations and organizational goals. Using insights from leading performance management frameworks, attendees will learn how to set SMART goals, identify skill gaps and develop actionable learning …
Events at UCFThis fully online workshop shows how research on multimedia learning and cognitive load can help faculty design clearer, more effective online course materials. Faculty will explore practical strategies to reduce repetition, weak signaling and navigational complexity so students can focus on learning. This workshop is limited to faculty, staff and GTA's only.
Events at UCFReady to apply to UCF? Need assistance with completing the UCF application? Join us for the virtual UCF Application Workshop! Application deadlines for: Summer: March 1 Fall: June 1 Spring: Nov. 1
Events at UCFMany of us have tried Generative AI (GenAI) like ChatGPT before, but what about using it in your “day job” at UCF? Where are the areas where GenAI can make us faster and more productive? We’ll briefly review what GenAI is and how it works, then address its advantages and weaknesses. We will also touch on effective prompt engineering before …
Events at UCFJoin us for the student panel Voices of Experience: Navigating Advanced Degrees and Research, a collaboration between UCF's Graduate and Professional School Prep and Office of Undergraduate Research. This engaging panel brings together students who are actively pursuing or have successfully navigated advanced degree pathways and research experiences. Hear firsthand insights on what it takes to get involved in research, …
Events at UCFDifficult conversations are an essential part of effective leadership and workplace communication. This course provides participants with tools to navigate high-stakes conversations with confidence and professionalism. Whether addressing performance concerns, resolving conflict, or giving constructive feedback, attendees will practice techniques that foster transparency, collaboration, and accountability.
Events at UCFThe UCF Percussion Summer Institute offers a unique opportunity to study closely with UCF percussion faculty Thad Anderson, percussionist, composer, and contemporary-electroacoustic music specialist; Kirk Gay, world-class timpanist and orchestral musician; and Jeff Moore, internationally recognized percussion clinician, lecturer, and soloist. We're excited to welcome Guest Artist Ivan Trevino to this year's institute. Additional guest artists and faculty will also be involved throughout …
Events at UCFThe Office of Research Cyberinfrastructure is hosting a one-day Research Computing for Beginners Bootcamp designed to introduce participants to essential tools, including Git, Python, R and data visualization techniques. This bootcamp requires no prior experience and is structured to provide a beginner-friendly learning environment. The event will have four sessions: Session 1: Git version control for beginnersThis session introduces the …
Events at UCFLearn about the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program and how to craft a winning proposal. This prestigious fellowship provides three years of graduate funding and can significantly strengthen your graduate school applications.
Events at UCFExplore ThingLink's scenario-based learning tool to create immersive role-playing activities, escape rooms, decision trees and more! Follow along with a live demo to create these scenarios and sync them to your Webcourses@UCF grade book. This workshop is limited to faculty, staff and GTA's only.
Events at UCFThe Office of Research Cyberinfrastructure is hosting a one-day Research Computing Advanced Bootcamp for users interested in specialized topics in research computing such as strategies for leveraging multi-GPU architectures in parallel workflows, GPU profiling, limitations of pandas for large DataFrames, other high-performance tools for DataFrames, querying large language models via Python APIs, reproducibility practices and automated plotting techniques. The workshop will …
Events at UCFIntroduction to Coaching Part 2 will explore relationship alliance — the trust, collaboration and mutual accountability between coach and coachee — and hope theory, which focuses on goal-directed thinking and creating pathways toward meaningful outcomes. This session is ideal for supervisors, managers, mentors and aspiring coaches who've completed an introductory coaching course or have foundational coaching experience. Participants will strengthen …
Events at UCFLearn all about the role of artificial intelligence in research, limitations, ethical dilemmas and tools you can use for your own research.
Events at UCFThe mid-year check-in is more than just a routine progress update — it’s an opportunity to strengthen performance, clarify expectations and realign goals. This session equips employees and supervisors with performance management strategies to maximize engagement, accountability and development. Through case studies and role-playing exercises, participants will learn how to conduct productive mid-year check-ins that drive motivation and continuous improvement.
Events at UCFThis session covers the core principles of document accessibility using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Learn how to build accessible content from the start and follow along with a hands-on demonstration to remediate an inaccessible file. By the end of this session, you’ll understand how to identify and correct common accessibility issues in documents. Participants should have a device with …
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