Join us for a special keynote event featuring UCF alumnus and LEAD Scholar Brian Kleinschmidt ’04. Brian will share insights from his journey — from working construction jobs in college to becoming an HGTV star and successful entrepreneur. He’ll discuss how vision, resilience and teamwork have shaped his leadership approach and helped him turn ambitious goals into reality. This event …
Events at UCFHave you ever hesitated to apply for an opportunity, talk to someone, raise your hand in class or take advantage of other opportunities? Join Cassi Willard at the Blackstone LaunchPad for this session to help you identify aspects that may be holding you back from taking steps forward to unlock your full potential. Be prepared to discuss your strengths as …
Events at UCFJoin UCF alumna and Daytona State College career advisor Amaya Gattis for this workshop designed to help students develop their academic presence by exploring the effects communication, digital presence, resume building, networking and professional habits have on professional and academic identity. This event is open to all members of the UCF community and is featured as part of Leadership Week …
Events at UCFJoin Stacey Malaret and LEAD Scholars for Networking 101! This beginner-friendly event is designed to help students build confidence in professional conversations and make meaningful connections. Attendees will learn practical tips for introducing themselves, starting conversations and networking with purpose. This event is open to all members of the UCF community and is featured as part of Leadership Week 2026. …
Events at UCFJoin us for a deliberative dialogue exploring multiple perspectives on funding in education. Deliberative dialogue is a method of thinking and talking together. It is a way for individuals from varied backgrounds and perspectives to come together to seek a shared understanding of a problem or issue and search for common ground and action. Event presented by Haley Winston. This …
Events at UCFJoin us for this interactive lecture, presented by Dr. Christina Torres, Assistant Professor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in the Modern Languages and Literatures Department at UCF. Expanding the traditional definition of literacy, multiliteracies (New London Group, 1996) recognized that textual interpretation occurs within the intersection of student lifeworlds and multiple modes of expression. Decades later, …
Events at UCFThis workshop is designed to help future leaders rethink their relationship with time, opportunity, and ambition. At a university with thousands of opportunities, we’ll explore what really happens when you say yes to everything, and how that impacts your energy and long-term goals. Through interactive reflection and practical tools, participants will learn how to align their commitments with their values …
Events at UCFStudent leaders have the power to create meaningful change. This workshop explores how service-learning can strengthen leadership skills, build community connections, and support academic and personal growth. Join UCF Experiential Learning's Quynh Dang and Marika Koch to learn how to design impactful projects that align with your goals, engage peers, and make a lasting difference - on campus and beyond. …
Events at UCFStep into a living library where people are the books! The LEAD Interactive Library brings together 12–15 dynamic storytellers who will share powerful personal stories, leadership journeys, career paths, and lessons from their own experiences or from influential leaders who inspired them. Each storyteller represents a “book,” and together they create the LEAD Library. Participants are invited to explore these …
Events at UCFDiscover connection, creativity, and curiosity at Common Ground, a vibrant experience where students explore personal values, traditions, and big questions in a welcoming, playful space. Through storytelling circles, interactive games, and hands-on art stations, participants build bridges across worldviews. No prior knowledge or experience needed. Just bring your open mind. Presented by Dr. Haley Winston, Director of Civil Discourse and …
Events at UCFJoin The bridgED Initiative, a UCF student organization dedicated to connecting education with real-world impact. In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to design and lead your own community workshop or event, from concept to execution! We’ll guide you through our process for creating meaningful, skill-based volunteer opportunities that make a difference in local schools and organizations. Participants will gain …
Events at UCF