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Help us maintain a safe and ready blood supply for cancer patients, trauma patients, or when unexpected tragedies occur. The OneBlood bus will park on Memory Mall near the Veterans Memorial.Walk-ups are welcomed, and appointments are appreciated! Registration Link: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1675119 Registration Info: Save time - Schedule your appointment now!

Unlocking Opportunities: Search Smarter, Network Better Looking for a job, internship, or assistantship? Learn how to go beyond scrolling listings by exploring the power of networking. This workshop focuses on relationship-building, leveraging UCF connections and navigating both the open and hidden job markets with confidence.Only available virtual - Get the zoom link here:Virtual Location URL: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1781064/share_preview Registration Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1781064/share_preview

During the next several Wednesdays, CREOL faculty will present brief highlights of their research activities. The talks take place at noon in Room 103, with two professors each giving a 25-minute presentation.Attendance is mandatory for all first-semester Ph.D. students.SEPTEMBER 312:00: Ayman Abouraddy12:30: Christian HeideSEPTEMBER 10No presentationsSEPTEMBER 1712:00: Sean Pang12:30: Yannick SalaminSEPTEMBER 2412:00: Konstantin Vodopyanov12:30: Shin-Tson WuOCTOBER 112:00: Joshua Kaufman12:30: Kristopher DavisOCTOBER 812:00: Kyle Renshaw12:30: Peter DelfyettOCTOBER 1512:00: Eric Johnson12:30: Ivan DivlianskyOCTOBER 2212:00: Murat Yuskel12:30: Li FangOCTOBER 2912:00: Kyu Young Han12:30: Leland NordinNOVEMBER 512:00: TBD12:30: Midya PartoNOVEMBER 1212:00: Sasan Fathpour12:30: Debashis ChandaNOVEMBER 1912:00: Stephen Eikenberry12:30: TBD

No appointment needed - just come on in to the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center:* Tuesdays: 10am-12pm * Wednesdays: 12-2pmCheck in on the first floor and you'll be directed to visit with a Career Peer Advisor for assistance with your resume, cover letter, or Handshake profile, or let us know if you have any quick career questions!

Grad school resumes are different from job resumes--and knowing how to tailor yours can set you apart. [Academic Advancement Programs (AAP)](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/aap/) invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session featuring Dr. Amanda Marie James, Associate Dean, Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement at Emory University's Laney Graduate School.This workshop will show you how to create a clear, concise, and compelling academic or professional resume that highlights your qualifications for graduate study. We'll cover formatting tips, how to emphasize relevant experiences, and what admissions committees look for in a standout application resume. Whether you're starting from scratch or refining a draft, this session will help you present your achievements with confidence and polish.*This workshop is designed for students in the Building or Mastering stage.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1777854/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1777854/share_preview Registration Info: Please RSVP via Handshake.

* Vous voulez ameliorer votre français oral? (Would you like to improve your French speaking skills?) * Vous aimeriez connaitre des etudiant.e.s qui ont la meme passion que vous pour la langue française?(Would you like to meet students who share your passion for the French language?)Bienvenu.e.s au cafe francophone! Venez echanger avec vos collegues etudiant.e.s dans une ambiance decontractee. (Welcome to the French cafe! Come and chat with your colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere.)Pour qui? Les etudiant.e.s de niveau 2000 (intermediaire) et +, ou etudiant.e.s francophones. (For students at the 2000 level (intermediate) or higher, or French speakers)

If you plan to study or intern abroad between December 1, 2025, to October 31, 2026, you may be interested in applying for the Gilman International Scholarship program. The Gilman Scholarship is a $5,000 award given to current Pell Grant recipients interested in study abroad internships or educational opportunities.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/98605347377

This workshop explores the evolving landscape of AI-powered conversational systems, focusing on chatbot development using Microsoft Azure and OpenAI services. Participants will gain hands-on insights into building intelligent, context-aware chatbots powered by large language models (LLMs) and enhanced through Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)--a technique that enables models to produce more accurate, grounded responses by incorporating external knowledge. In this session, I will demonstrate how to develop a RAG-based chatbot using the Azure and OpenAI ecosystem. The workshop will introduce the foundational components of a RAG pipeline and present a streamlined low-code/no-code approach for rapid prototyping and deployment using Azure tools and services. This workshop offers a clear and simplified overview of how to integrate different types of data--such as documents and structured content--into language model-based systems to generate reliable, domain-specific outputs. Whether you're interested in educational technologies, research automation, or enterprise applications, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to design chatbots tailored to your specific datasets and use cases. This workshop is designed for everyone who is interested in integrating AI into their work. While no prior experience with chatbot development is required, a basic understanding of cloud platforms like Azure or general AI terminology will be helpful. Basic familiarity with RAG and LLMs would also be helpful but is not mandatory. The session will be accessible to beginners and informative for those exploring Retrieval-Augmented Generation and large language models.Presented by Nafisa IslamVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2313aQM13lIlVsy Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2313aQM13lIlVsy

This session will-* Identify key principles of effective communication within a university leadership setting. * Enhance active listening skills to better understand and respond to stakeholder needs. * Utilize various communication channels and techniques to convey clear and impactful messages. * Assess the effectiveness of communication strategies in achieving organizational goals.Virtual Location URL: Zoom link will be sent to those who register. Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/15972$2621/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld Registration Info: Register in Workday. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.

Creating Accessible Designs Using Canva introduces the basics of designing inclusive digital content. 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.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/97870760398?pwd=MGk8hKwbO5ymR95ZIA1LS5wA4SjUTW.1 Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/learning/course/c567b981359f1000c14d10f3c1830000?type=9882927d138b100019b6a2df1a46018b Registration Info: Students: no registration required, use the Virtual location link provided. Faculty and Staff: register via Workday.

The UCF volleyball team welcomes Cincinnati on Wednesday, Sept. 24 for its Sports Clubs night.UCF students can attend the match for free with valid UCF student ID. General admission tickets are available for purchase on [Ticketmaster](https://www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-volleyball-tickets/artist/1250831).For the most up-to-date information about the Knights, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/volleyball](https://ucfknights.com/sports/volleyball) and follow along on social media:* X (formerly Twitter): [@UCF_Volleyball](https://x.com/UCF_Volleyball) * Instagram: [@ucf.volleyball](https://www.instagram.com/ucf.volleyball) * Facebook: [UCF Volleyball](https://www.facebook.com/UCFVolleyball)

This group meets every Wednesday. May meet outdoors during building closures for holidays.NA is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. We meet regularly to help each other live drug-free. There are no dues or fees, the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Our fellowship focuses primarily on recovery from the disease of addiction. Anyone may join us regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion, or lack of religion.For more information about this meeting visit [studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/](https://studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/) or call the NA Helpline at 407-425-5157.

A play by Marisela Treviño OrtaImmerse yourself in a lyrical tale centered on two sisters, Helena and Belmira. Inspired by Brazilian folklore, this beautiful play explores the depths of life's relationships.Three days before Belmira's wedding, a mysterious man emerges in the sisters' small riverside village. His presence allows deep emotions and unspoken desires to float to the surface, creating waves in an already complex sibling relationship. Dive into a world where myth and reality intertwine to explore true love, compromise, and the choices that transform our lives.Tickets: $10-$25Performance Schedule* Thursday, September 18, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, September 19, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, September 20, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, September 21, 2025, 2:00 p.m. * Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, September 26, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, September 27, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, September 28, 2025, 2:00 p.m.Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/detail/the-river-bride/ Registration Info: Purchase tickets: $25, $10 with UCF ID

Explore …no place like home by Tenee Hart at the [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/no-place-like-home-by-tenee-hart/) from Aug. 22 - Sept. 26.Exhibition Statement:"Being at-home is a matter of how one feels or how one might fail to feel." - Sara AhmedThe conflicted sense of home is where this exhibition begins. Destabilizing the romanticized concept of home, this exhibition will challenge the representation of this ideology by exploring various facets of home across multiple planes of identity including culture, gender, and sexuality. In …no place like home the works will both physicalize and undercut domestic connotations, becoming an anti-monument that calls attention to its own unstable foundation - this idea of home as comfort or discomfort. Dedicated to such ideas of home, this exhibit will include works that stem from the artist's personal childhood nostalgia and the unforgiving chokeholds such memories can create.To learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/no-place-like-home-by-tenee-hart/)

[Academic Advancement Programs (AAP)](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/aap/) invites you to this Pre-Health Thursday session featuring Mahnoor Ahmed from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health for an informative panel discussion with current master's and PhD students to explore public health graduate programs. They will share their real-life journeys into public health and biomedical sciences. You'll hear about master's degrees like the MPH, MSPH, and MHS with specializations in areas such as epidemiology and global health. You'll also learn about doctoral programs like the PhD and DrPH that focus on research and leadership, and dual degrees that combine public health with fields like medicine, law, and business. Whether you're pre-med, pre-health, or a social sciences major, this is your chance to ask questions, get inspired, and discover new possibilities and career outcomes in public health and sciences. This session is for all those considering a pathway dedicated to improving health disparities, preventing disease, and promoting well-being.*This workshop is designed for students in the Exploring stage.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1795813/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1795813/share_preview Registration Info: Please RSVP on Handshake.

2025 Lecture SeriesSponsored by the Eurasia Foundation (From Asia)With 60 percent of the world's population, Asia is not only home to the world's oldest civilizations, it also represents cultural and economic vitality. Asia has a major role in manufacturing, technology and investment markets. Non-governmental organizations specializing in economic development, healthcare and environmental protection are also active throughout Asia. This series will provide a rare opportunity for students and the community to develop a better understanding of the cultural, political and economic forces that have shaped modern Asia by hearing from esteemed international scholars.Journey to the Ottoman Empire: Chinese Travelers to the Early Turkish RepublicGiray Fidan Professor and Chair, Chinese Translation & Interpreting Department at Ankara Haci Bayram Veli University, TurkiyeVirtual Location URL: https://cah.ucf.edu/eurasia-lectures-2025/

This session helps researchers translate their expertise into industry-aligned solutions by scoping problems, identifying resources, and learning to pivot ideas through a solution-selling approach. Practical case studies and a budget planning toolkit will provide actionable strategies for engaging industry partners effectively. Registration Link: https://ucf.infoready4.com/#freeformCompetitionDetail/1985918

Constructive feedback can significantly enhance employee engagement, motivation and performance. This course equips participants with the skills to effectively request feedback. They will learn its importance, how to ask constructively and handle responses. Covering the AID model, the course also provides strategies for fostering open communication.Virtual Location URL: zoom link will be sent to those who register Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/15972$2620/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld Registration Info: Register in Workday. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.

Event: Webinar hosted by Debashis Chanda and presented by Laser Focus WorldTitle: Building an Uncooled Infrared Camera based on 1-Atom-Thick GrapheneSummary: Debashis Chanda, a professor at UCF's Nanoscale Technology Center, and his team recently developed a technique to detect long-wave infrared (LWIR) photons of different wavelengths--it analyzes materials by their spectral properties, or spectroscopic imaging, as well as thermal imaging.In this webinar, Chanda will describe how he and his team reached beyond the limitations of existing LWIR to create a highly sensitive, efficient, and dynamically tunable method based on nanopatterned graphene. The result? No existing cooled or uncooled detectors offer such dynamic spectral tunability and ultrafast response.This work has potential applications capturing thermal imaging or night vision, as well as medical imaging, spectroscopy and space exploration.About the Speaker: Debashis Chanda is a professor, jointly appointed with NanoScience Technology Center, Department of Physics and CREOL, the College of Optics and Photonics. Chanda received his Ph.D. from University of Toronto. His Ph.D. work was recognized in the form of several awards, including prestigious National Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) fellowship. Chanda completed his post-doctoral research with Prof. John A. Rogers at Beckman Institute, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Quite a few of this research works were extensively covered by National Science Foundation news, BBC, Daily Mail, NBC, Fox, Science Radio and other national/international media outlets. His research has appeared on American Scientist magazine as a featured article where it outlined how companies like Intel, Toshiba, etc. are trying to adopt some of the printing techniques developed by his group. Chanda is a recipient of the 2012 DOE Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC) Solar Energy Future Direction Innovation Proposal Award, 2013 NSF Summer Institute Fellowship and International Displaying Future Award-2016 by Merck Germany, UCF Reach of the Stars Award (2018), Samsung Global Research Outreach (GRO) Award (2022), Sony Research Award (2022), Cleantech Faculty Innovation Award (2024), UCF Research Initiative Award (2025).Virtual Location URL: https://www.laserfocusworld.com/webinars/webinar/55303987/building-an-uncooled-infrared-camera-based-on-1-atom-thick-graphene Registration Link: https://www.laserfocusworld.com/webinars/webinar/55303987/building-an-uncooled-infrared-camera-based-on-1-atom-thick-graphene

Luis Fred, Associate Professor of Trombone, will deliver his talk, "Caribbean Musical Cosmopolitanism, A Lecture About Musical Mestizaje"