UCF Downtown

Trip Information* Trip Date: 11/1/2025 * Trip Location: Santos Trailhead, Ocala, FL * Trip Cost: $35.00 * Registration Opens: 10/18/2025 * Registration Closes: TBDRegister for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the [UCF RWC Membership Portal website](https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProducts?classification=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22&category=ea528aa9-f493-4efb-b769-b1e686780cb3). All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.Pre-Trip Date and Time: TBDTrip Description: You'll enjoy this trip whether you're just learning to mountain bike or you've been shredding for years. Santos Trailhead, located in Ocala National Forest, is a mountain biking destination in this area and there's plenty of singletrack for all levels of riders. OA Trip Leaders will teach you the basics and lead you through miles of trails on this trip.What's Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity (including mountain bikes and helmets) and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, and most are certified Wilderness First Responders. Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal water/snacks. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting.What's Not Included: Food is not included on this trip; please bring your own lunch. Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal water/snacks. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip MeetingTrip Leaders: Julia and Connor Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program Registration Info: Registration opens 2 weeks before the event at 12:00pm.

The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown is hosting an exhibition featuring artwork produced by Valencia students in the Painting/Mixed Media course.See a diverse collection of projects that dissolve the boundaries between photography and painting. The work on view reveals each artist's evolving language as they manipulate emulsion, pigment, and texture to find personal and poetic resonance.The exhibit will be on view from October 9 to December 5, 2025.Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-4pm

The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown is hosting an exhibition featuring artwork produced by Valencia students in the Painting/Mixed Media course.See a diverse collection of projects that dissolve the boundaries between photography and painting. The work on view reveals each artist's evolving language as they manipulate emulsion, pigment, and texture to find personal and poetic resonance.The exhibit will be on view from October 9 to December 5, 2025.Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-4pm

Join us for a Pilates Class at Luminary Green Park! Pilates offers a complete core workout by challenging all of our stabilizing muscle groups. Pilates is designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, and posture, and enhance mental awareness. This class will take place by the Orlando sign at Luminary Green Park. This park is located across from the Downtown Union West building. Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=a8759f41-f60a-4283-9876-d26074cd8ce2 Registration Info: Walk-ins welcome.

Join us on select Tuesdays as we host a different food truck on campus, offering additional food options for the campus community.Check the [@ucfdowntown Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ucfdowntown/) account each week to see which truck will be on campus and to explore their menu!* Nov 4: [Lee's Famous Cheesesteaks](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fucf.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Dcec9cd22f4b76f8b1f2f24927%26id%3D1fb8b2fc0b%26e%3D3184248b01&data=05%7C02%7Cashli.vanhorn%40ucf.edu%7C406c522732034af832c908de1718959b%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638973591525829504%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=tpk0QcOgTU4BTTqL6AonG5V2i5cBvqX6tahM%2B%2BDtDG8%3D&reserved=0) * Nov 18: [Paula's Jamaican Grill](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fucf.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Dcec9cd22f4b76f8b1f2f24927%26id%3D2b12612c09%26e%3D3184248b01&data=05%7C02%7Cashli.vanhorn%40ucf.edu%7C406c522732034af832c908de1718959b%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638973591525844044%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=iX7hU077rqZiaBznwA99eHz6LW379RlUrye3lFG0gWw%3D&reserved=0) * Nov 25: To Be Announced * Dec 2: [Apps, Burgers & Wings](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fucf.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Dcec9cd22f4b76f8b1f2f24927%26id%3D2699ae2e98%26e%3D3184248b01&data=05%7C02%7Cashli.vanhorn%40ucf.edu%7C406c522732034af832c908de1718959b%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638973591525860432%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=3VIRRvIIlw%2Bm2g7LaFBzIig174G0LAlV%2BHJIhk9QrTI%3D&reserved=0)

Join us for Cardio Barbell, a muscular endurance-focused class using group exercise barbells. Through fundamental strength moves that target the entire body, you'll challenge your muscles with added weight and varied tempo to build endurance and strength.Located on the 2nd floor of UnionWest, Suite 246 Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d37cc823-5562-4f9f-8d02-dfd224724a65 Registration Info: Walk-ins welcome

How Small Actions Can Have Big ImpactsOur schedules may now be back to "normal" years after the onset of COVID-19, but college students are more stressed and lonelier than ever before. Beyond referring them to CAPS and other resources, how can we as educators--and not mental health professionals--help our students? In this session, we'll talk about how small actions can benefit struggling students and how you can easily integrate them into your face-to-face and online courses…without changing your academic standards or core pedagogy.When: Tuesday, Nov 4, noon - 1pmWhere: DPAC 171, UCF DowntownWho: UCF or Valencia faculty, adjuncts, GTAs or staffPlease use the link to register! Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6PrpC4OLBXqzMIS

[Academic Advancement Programs (AAP)](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/aap/) invites you to this Talk Tuesday session featuring Kelsey Holland from Florida A&M University College of Law for a workshop on acing your law school interviews with confidence and flair. Join for a dynamic session that covers everything from mastering common interview questions to showcasing your unique strengths and experiences. You'll learn how to handle tricky questions, present yourself professionally, and leave a lasting impression on admissions committees. This fun and engaging workshop will equip you to tackle any interview scenario with ease and stand out in the competitive world of law school admissions! *This workshop is designed for students in the Applying stage.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1778502/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1778502/share_preview Registration Info: Please RSVP on Handshake.

The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown is hosting an exhibition featuring artwork produced by Valencia students in the Painting/Mixed Media course.See a diverse collection of projects that dissolve the boundaries between photography and painting. The work on view reveals each artist's evolving language as they manipulate emulsion, pigment, and texture to find personal and poetic resonance.The exhibit will be on view from October 9 to December 5, 2025.Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-4pm

Join the CCIE Virtual Bi-Weekly Research Circles--a space where faculty from UCF's College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) and across the university come together to share ideas, spark interdisciplinary dialogue, and explore community-based research initiatives.Dates and Topics9/3/2025 - RAST Services and research Faculty Support9/17/2025 - CCIE Service Centers - CREST, CASTLE Lab, PEER10/1/2025 - Centers and Institutes10/22/2025 - Tips for Success11/5/2025 - Writing and Publishing in Peer-Reviewed Journals1/14/2026 - Research Practice Partnership1/28/2026 - Community and Industry Partnerships for Innovative Research2/11/2026 - International Engagement2/25/2026 - Interdisciplinary Perspectives for Policy Relevant ResearchVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/92575213208?pwd=IlqD06RVX2gbaJrBDIgngxsJwltDGY.1

DTC Library is bringing the books to you!Check out and return books at our Pop-Up Library. Every Wednesday from 2-4 pm, we load up one of our book carts with crafts, swag, and Pop Reads!Our Pop Reads are new fiction and nonfiction and have a three-week loan time. We change the location of the book cart every week, rotating between the Union West, CMB, and DPAC lobby.If you catch us at the DPAC lobby, you're welcome to enjoy some fresh popcorn courtesy of our friends at Addition Financial!Your downtown campus library is located on the second floor of DPAC in 265.

The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown is hosting an exhibition featuring artwork produced by Valencia students in the Painting/Mixed Media course.See a diverse collection of projects that dissolve the boundaries between photography and painting. The work on view reveals each artist's evolving language as they manipulate emulsion, pigment, and texture to find personal and poetic resonance.The exhibit will be on view from October 9 to December 5, 2025.Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-4pm

Join us for Stretch & Flow, a mindful class that improves flexibility, mobility, and core strength through gentle movement. Connect breath with motion in a calm setting that leaves you feeling refreshed and renewed.Located on the 2nd floor of UnionWest, Suite 246 Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=bfc6c77b-d605-4c0a-a429-2471e3cfd1c5 Registration Info: Walk-ins welcome

Join us for a HIIT Class! High Intensity Interval Training uses quick bursts of movement followed by rest to create an after burn so your body keeps using energy even after you stop training. You will perform multi-joint, compound, and bodyweight movements while utilizing a variety of equipment that challenges every muscle in your body.Located on the second floor of Unionwest in suite 246. Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=0342b2f7-cd1f-4ce1-87c5-56a4dad9e621 Registration Info: Walk-ins welcome

Join faculty and staff from [UCF's School of Global Health Management and Informatics](https://ccie.ucf.edu/hmi/) to learn more about our [online Executive Masters of Health Administration](https://www.ucf.edu/online/degree/executive-master-health-administration/)! The Executive MHA (eMHA) track is attractive to working health care professionals due to the online delivery format, which allows students to earn an Executive MHA degree from any location and at times convenient to each student. Throughout the program, students enhance their leadership skills and learn from leading experts and academics in the field of health administration. During this one-hour Zoom you will:* have an extensive overview of the Executive MHA program and what makes us unique. * receive a thorough overview of the application and admissions process. * build connections with UCF staff who specifically work with the program. * have the ability to get all your questions answered!Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/portal/emha_webinars?id=afc76735-7faa-4cee-86eb-abc29118af8e

The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown is hosting an exhibition featuring artwork produced by Valencia students in the Painting/Mixed Media course.See a diverse collection of projects that dissolve the boundaries between photography and painting. The work on view reveals each artist's evolving language as they manipulate emulsion, pigment, and texture to find personal and poetic resonance.The exhibit will be on view from October 9 to December 5, 2025.Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-4pm

The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown is hosting an exhibition featuring artwork produced by Valencia students in the Painting/Mixed Media course.See a diverse collection of projects that dissolve the boundaries between photography and painting. The work on view reveals each artist's evolving language as they manipulate emulsion, pigment, and texture to find personal and poetic resonance.The exhibit will be on view from October 9 to December 5, 2025.Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-4pm

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The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown is hosting an exhibition featuring artwork produced by Valencia students in the Painting/Mixed Media course.See a diverse collection of projects that dissolve the boundaries between photography and painting. The work on view reveals each artist's evolving language as they manipulate emulsion, pigment, and texture to find personal and poetic resonance.The exhibit will be on view from October 9 to December 5, 2025.Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-4pm

Join us for Cardio Barbell, a muscular endurance-focused class using group exercise barbells. Through fundamental strength moves that target the entire body, you'll challenge your muscles with added weight and varied tempo to build endurance and strength.Located on the 2nd floor of UnionWest, Suite 246 Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d37cc823-5562-4f9f-8d02-dfd224724a65 Registration Info: Walk-ins welcome