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		"title": "ME",
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		"url": "https://events.ucf.edu/calendar/6965/me/"
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	"id": "4174570",
	"title": "Welcome Expo 2026",
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	"description": "\u003Cp\u003EFor almost 30 years, the UCF Welcome Expo has highlighted a wide range of UCF programs, campus resources, and local businesses. Hosted by the Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center (KMETC), the event is held during the first week of fall classes during Pegasus Palooza.\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003EThe event welcomes new and returning students, staff, and faculty to experience what UCF and the surrounding communities have to offer! There will be music, food, and tons of giveaways!\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003ETo learn more or see who is attending, visit the\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003Ca href\u003D\u0022https://kmetc.sswb.ucf.edu/events/expo/\u0022 target\u003D\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EUCF Welcome Expo\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003Bwebsite!\u003C/p\u003E",
	"location": "UCF Student Union Key West Ballroom",
	"location_url": "https://studentunion.ucf.edu/",
	"virtual_url": null,
	"registration_link": null,
	"registration_info": null,
	"starts": "Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400",
	"ends": "Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0400",
	"ongoing": "False",
	"category": "Academic",
	"tags": ["Pegasus Palooza","Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center","WE 2026"],
	"contact_name": "Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center",
	"contact_phone": "407\u002D823\u002D3165",
	"contact_email": "kmetc@ucf.edu",
	"url": "https://events.ucf.edu/event/4174570/welcome-expo-2026/"
}