Step up to the mic and share your voice! Whether you're into poetry, spoken word, karaoke, storytelling, or just want to vibe with the unexpected, this open mic is your stage. Come to express, connect, or simply enjoy the creativity of others in a welcoming atmosphere. No experience needed - just bring your energy and curiosity.
See into your future at our Saturday open houses and imagine what it’s like to be a Knight. Explore our campus, connect with students, faculty, and staff, and discover the programs, resources, and experiences that will shape your college experience. From student life to financial aid, you’ll get the inside scoop on everything UCF has to offer. View a sample agenda and FAQs to …
This interactive workshop introduces faculty to the core principles of open education, helping them evaluate its relevance to their teaching. Participants will select one of three breakout sessions (focused on adopting OER, adapting/creating OER or open pedagogy) to explore practical strategies for integrating open education into their teaching and learning. The session will close with supported next steps and opportunities …
⏱️ Minute to Win It Tuesday, January 14 | 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM DPAC 106 Start the semester with fast-paced fun, quick challenges, and friendly competition! “Minute to Win It” brings a series of rapid mini-games where teams race to complete challenges before the clock runs out. Come play, compete, eat, and meet new people! ✨ What’s in store? Rapid-fire mini-games (cup flips, …
Digital Accessibility 101: Self-Evaluating for Beginners introduces the basics of accessible digital content. Learn key principles of inclusive design, WCAG fundamentals, and how to identify common accessibility issues in websites, documents and multimedia. You’ll gain practical tools to begin evaluating your own content— no prior experience needed, just a commitment to accessibility.
How to Create Accessible Documents – Microsoft Office 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 …
Creating Accessible Designs Using Canva 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.
How to Create Accessible PDFs introduces the basics of remediating PDF documents for accessibility. Learn how to tag content, set the correct reading order, and address common barriers in PDFs. Participants are strongly encouraged to complete How to Create Accessible Documents – Microsoft Office beforehand to build foundational knowledge. A device with Adobe Acrobat is recommended but not required to follow …
How to Create Accessible Videos covers the fundamentals of making video content accessible, including captioning and audio description. Learn various methods for captioning videos and get familiar with UCF’s approved captioning vendors and services.
Where Florida’s Game Dev Community Comes to Play Think you’ve got what it takes to build Florida’s best video game in just under 48 hours? Prove it. Whether you’re repping your university or your studio, you’ll face off for cool prizes, serious bragging rights, and the chance to stand out in front of industry pros and faculty from across Florida. Join students …
Join us for a hands-on session where we’ll walk through our Universal Design Online content Inspection Tool (UDOIT), a tool within Webcourses@UCF that scans your course for accessibility issues and helps you fix them quickly. Discover why accessibility is important, gain practical experience using UDOIT in your courses and deepen your understanding of best practices for accessible course design.Be sure …
New to Microsoft Clipchamp or curious about its latest features? In this step-by-step workshop, you’ll learn how to log in, organize your media, record new footage, and edit with confidence. We’ll also show you how to use Clipchamp’s built-in AI tools for captions and audio descriptions, ensuring your videos are polished, shareable, and accessible for all learners. This workshop is …
Say goodbye to slide overload! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to design clean, accessible, and compelling slides that actually support student learning. We’ll explore free tools like PowerPoint, Canva, and Adobe Express, then dive into practical design strategies like bulleted text, purposeful visuals, accessible fonts and color contrast, and reading order. You'll also learn tips for sharing and presenting …
OpenStax provides high-quality, accessible, course-aligned OER across sciences, math, business, nursing, computer science, social sciences, and humanities. This workshop, part of FCTL’s Teaching and Learning Days Professional Development event, explores how OpenStax materials are developed, supported, and customized, with faculty examples. Attendees will also see Assignable, a Canvas-integrated tool that streamlines assignments, assessments, and grade syncing to enhance learning and …
OpenStax provides high-quality, accessible, course-aligned OER across sciences, math, business, nursing, computer science, social sciences, and humanities. This workshop, hosted at the Digital Learning Center, explores how OpenStax materials are developed, supported, and customized, with faculty examples. Attendees will also see Assignable, a Canvas-integrated tool that streamlines assignments, assessments, and grade syncing to enhance learning and reduce costs.This workshop will …
Kick off your course with style! Learn how to script, shoot, and share a compelling intro video that welcomes students, builds rapport, and sets the stage for a successful term. In this 60-minute session, follow along with a live demo from a seasoned UCF faculty member using Adobe Express. This workshop is limited to faculty and staff.
Come join us as we play a game of manhunt with a twist: at night with glow sticks! Great chance to make some friends and have a good time.
PRIME STEM: Spring 2026 Welcome Back & Open HouseDate: Wednesday, January 21, 2026Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMLocation: TCH 202Description:New year. New semester. Join us for our Spring 2026 Welcome Back & Open House where you can learn more about new program updates, services, and how PRIME STEM can best serve you. Also, you can learn how to get involved in PRIME STEM.*Light …
CAB Presents: Speakeasy Knight ♣️ Join us for a night of poker, blackjack, roulette, mocktails, and more! Enjoy live music from UCF Jazz musicians and learn some new moves with a swing-dance lesson from the @ballroomknights! Keep it hush, slip in quietly, and don’t forget- the secret passcode is “Is this the Cabbie detour?” DISCLAIMER: None of the card games …