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Transferring to UCF starts with preparation. The Transfer to Be a Knight information session is designed to provide you with tools to make your transition as smooth as possible.If you're planning to transfer to UCF from another college or university, please join us for this virtual information session filled with advice and support on all things related to transfer students: admission processes, application and academic requirements, transfer credit review and more.Sessions are hosted by a UCF Admissions counselor and are offered on select Thursdays at 4 p.m. ET. This session will last approximately 45 minutes.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtcOCupz0pH9f7XQO9EAR27hfsZONswo2Z Registration Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtcOCupz0pH9f7XQO9EAR27hfsZONswo2Z Registration Info: This is a virtual information session hosted in Zoom. Registration is required.

In collaboration with the National Center for Simulation, Orange County Government invites you to the 2025 Florida Simulation Summit. Join industry leaders, innovators, and experts for an interactive exploration of how Smart Decisions Build Smart Cities: Optimizing Operations with AI and Simulation.Overview The Summit highlights how Central Florida's multibillion-dollar Modeling, Simulation, and Training (MS&T) industry has diversified from defense into transportation, theme parks, and other commercial applications. These "dual-use technologies" help make the Orlando area a Smart Cities leader and a global center for technology innovation. The Summit will feature artificial intelligence (AI), simulation, and other immersive technologies that help companies and cities be smarter, more efficient, and innovative, including:* Industry applications for digital twins from experts at Disney, Unity, and TransformXD * Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) applications presented by the Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality Association (VRARA), featuring experts from Honeywell and Beep * AI and simulation presented by companies in Plug and Play's Orlando-based Smart Cities startup accelerator * Keynote address from Beverly Seay, Southeast Regional Director of the Defense Innovation Unit, U.S. Department of Defense * Interactive demonstrations and exhibits throughout the event, including presentations from the main stage moderated by Innovate Orlando * Ultimate Tour Experience to be announcedRegistration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/florida-simulation-summit-2025-tickets-1222362030739 Registration Info: Registration pricing ranges between $89-169. Early bird pricing ends March 31, 2025. Refunds end 7 days before the event.

Capability Statement Boot Camppowered by the APEX Accelerator at UCFA capability statement is a popular piece of marketing collateral in government contracting. It a one-page summary of the business much like a 'company resume' and can be a great tool to introduce your business. A capability statement will not be the only piece of marketing collateral that you use in government contracting, but it can be a great first step.The APEX Accelerator at UCF will present a detailed introduction to the capability statement and how it can be used in government contracting. Highlights will include:* An Overview of the Capability Statement * A Review of Key Components of a Capability Statement: Core Competencies, Differentiators, Past Performance * The Importance of Customizing Your Capability StatementOur speaker will also review some example capability statements as part of this discussion, and the hope is that there will be at least one or two clients who are willing to have their capability statements reviewed in front of the audience as well.Join us for this training session focused on the cornerstone of your government contracting marketing effort!This event is sponsored by the Florida SBDC at UCF.Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/capability-statement-boot-camp-5a1eVO7dc7p/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/capability-statement-boot-camp-5a1eVO7dc7p/overview

Elevate your teaching with 360 content creation! Play with the FMC's Insta360 cameras and use platforms like ThingLink to create virtual tours or other learning experiences that can immerse students into the subject matter. Become familiar with the production process with the guidance of the FMC team.This workshop is limited to UCF Faculty and GTA's.For similar events and training opportunities, check out our full listing of [Faculty Multimedia Center workshops and events](https://cdl.ucf.edu/support/fmc/events-workshops/) for the semester here. Don't miss out on enhancing your skills and knowledge with our beginner, intermediate and advanced level workshops!Virtual Location URL: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/38ac1755/?appointmentTypeIds[]=55130751 Registration Link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/38ac1755/?appointmentTypeIds[]=55130751

The UCF baseball team hosts Presbyterian at John Euliano Park at 6:30 p.m.UCF students attend for free with valid UCF ID.2025 season promotional schedule: [ucfknights.com/news/2025/02/6/2025-baseball-promo-schedule-released](https://ucfknights.com/news/2025/02/6/2025-baseball-promo-schedule-released)Single-game Tickets: [www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-baseball-tickets/artist/1208324](https://www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-baseball-tickets/artist/1208324)For more information about UCF Baseball, visit: [ucfknights.com/sports/baseball](https://ucfknights.com/sports/baseball)

In this week's Workshop Wednesday with Career Services: Helping you find a major and career that you would be happy with utilizing assessments on Focus2Career. Because when you study and work in the field you love, it doesn't feel like work! Get ready to participate and find what you would enjoy and various resources UCF has to offer to help you make your career choice.Complete interest and personality assessments on Focus2: [go.ucf.edu/Focus2](go.ucf.edu/Focus2)Register to attend in person or get the zoom link to attend virtually on Handshake: [bit.ly/UCFhandshake](bit.ly/UCFhandshake)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1729874/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1729874/share_preview

This is a Live Event: The U.S. Small Business Administration expanded its business development SBA Mentor-Protege Program. By pairing your small business with a mentor enterprise, small business owners should benefit from the expertise of their mentor and better compete for government contracts - both of which can drive up the value of their business when it's time to sell.Most small businesses could use the added capacity to be gained from a mentor-protege relationship. The SBA Mentor Protege programs can help them do that. Attendees will be briefed by the University of Central Florida APEX Accelerator regarding free technical assistance available to all small businesses in the government contracting arena. Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/sba-workshop-mentor-protege-program-insights-5a1eVO7dfDl/overview

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.

The Florida Space Institute is proud to be hosting the 2025 NASA Lunabotics Qualification Challenge from May 15-18 at Exolith Lab. The NASA Lunabotics Qualification Challenge is a cutting-edge event that brings together talented university teams from across the country to develop and deploy robots capable of utilizing lunar regolith in a simulated lunar environment.

This monthly food distribution event is a volunteering opportunity that occurs on the third Thursday of every month at the 910 Livingston Street Church of God about a block and half from UCF Downtown and Valencia College Downtown.The entire volunteer opportunity is from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. There are two volunteer shifts: 8:30-11 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.-1p.m. Volunteers may sign up for one or both shifts (link below).Volunteers will be expected to assist with setup and teardown, breakdown and repackage food for distribution, and assist with loading patron's vehicles.*If all 20 spots are filled, you are still able to come volunteer. Registration Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4CA8A923ABF49-52648443-910food/61146899#/

Your business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. We'll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included and how to use it as a tool to keep your company on track for long term growth.Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/business-plan-writing-made-easier-webinar-5a1eVO6igcn/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/business-plan-writing-made-easier-webinar-5a1eVO6igcn/overview

Join us online for an information session on DirectConnect to UCF and learn what guaranteed admission is all about. In this interactive information session, ask questions and find out what you need to know to make your transition to UCF easy.[Reserve Your Spot](https://go.ucf.edu/3Opoa5R)DirectConnect to UCF guarantees admission (consistent with university policy) to UCF with an associate degree (A.A.) or articulated (A.S.) degree from one of our partner colleges.Partner Colleges: College of Central Florida, Daytona State College, Eastern Florida State College, Lake-Sumter State College, Seminole State College and Valencia CollegeVirtual Location URL: https://go.ucf.edu/3Opoa5R Registration Link: https://go.ucf.edu/3Opoa5R

UCF's Master of Nonprofit Management Program's Virtual Open House is a great way for prospective students who are interested in the graduate nonprofit programs to hear more about the educational offerings, application process and the prospective experiences of students. Program Director Angela White-Jones will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the program.Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/portal/ccie?id=ebc19e80-00e5-44f0-b867-b6298baf2daf

The UCF baseball team concludes its regular season with a three-game weekend series against Baylor at John Euliano Park.UCF students attend for free with valid UCF ID.2025 season promotional schedule: [ucfknights.com/news/2025/02/6/2025-baseball-promo-schedule-released](https://ucfknights.com/news/2025/02/6/2025-baseball-promo-schedule-released)Single-game Tickets: [www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-baseball-tickets/artist/1208324](https://www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-baseball-tickets/artist/1208324)For more information about UCF Baseball, visit: [ucfknights.com/sports/baseball](https://ucfknights.com/sports/baseball)

AboutOutdoor Adventure is proud to partner with Ranger Rick's SCUBA Adventure, one of the most experienced scuba dive outfitters, for our entry-level NAUI SCUBA certification course. This course is available for students who are currently enrolled and taking classes at UCF.Upon successful completion of this course and check-out dives, graduates are considered competent to engage in open water diving activities without supervision, provided the diving activities and the areas dived approximate those of training. No previous SCUBA experience is required; however, basic swimming skills are necessary to complete the course.Cost The total cost of the certification is $320. To register, you will pay a $40 deposit to Outdoor Adventure to hold your spot on the course. The rest of the price ($280) is due the first weekend of the certification and is paid directly to Ranger Rick SCUBA Adventures.ScheduleIn order for the participant to receive the SCUBA certification, they must complete two consecutive weekends of training. The first weekend encompasses classroom work and practice dives in the pool. The first weekend includes Friday night, all day Saturday, and all day Sunday. For the second weekend, Ranger Rick will pick either Saturday or Sunday to complete the Open Water Dives. There will be some adjustments to this schedule in Summer 2023, as you can see below.Current Certification Dates:* May 2024 Certification * May 10-12 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * May 19 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * June 2024 Certification * June 6-9 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * June 6 - Classroom Session at 5:30pm * June 7 - Pool Session #1 at 4:30pm * June 8 - Pool Session #2 at 11:00am * June 9 - First Check Out Dive * June 16 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * Please note: The classroom session will be Thursday night, followed by pool sessions on Friday and Saturday (if needed). This weekend may be condensed if the class size is small. There may be an option to complete the second check-out dive on Sunday, June 9. * July 2024 Certification * July 3 and 5-7 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session * July 3 - Classroom Session at 5:30pm * July 5 - Pool Session at 4:30pm * July 6 - Pool Session at 11:00am * July 7 - First Check-Out Dive * July 14 - 2nd Check-Out Dives * Please note: The classroom session will be Wednesday night, followed by pool sessions on Friday and Saturday (if needed). This weekend may be condensed if the class size is small. There may be an option to complete the second check-out dive on Sunday, July 7. * September 2024 Certification * September 13-15 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * September 22 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * October 2024 Certification * October 4-6 \- UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * October 13 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * November 2024 Certification * November 15-17 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * November 24 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * January 2025 Certification * January 24-26 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * February 2 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * February 2025 Certification * February 21-23 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * March 2 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * April 2025 Certification * April 11-13 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * April 20 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * May 2025 Certification * May 16-18 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * May 25 - 2nd Check-Out DiveOpen Water DivesThe second weekend of the certification will be when the students can complete their open water dives. These dives take place either at Devil's Den, Blue Grotto, KP Hole, or Blue Heron Bridge. This is a full-day commitment. Transportation is not included.EquipmentA SCUBA-quality mask, snorkel, wetsuit, fins, and SCUBA booties are the student's responsibility to bring to all dive sessions. These pieces can be rented through the Outdoor Adventure Center and is included in the course fee. This equipment is subject to availability. All other equipment and materials are provided by Ranger Rick SCUBA Adventures.RegistrationYou may submit an [online registration form](http://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ePB6PtWiVyA2kiG) and pay over the phone, or come into the Outdoor Adventure Center to sign up for the certification. To be fully registered, you must pay the deposit ($40) by the registration deadline, which is the Wednesday before the first weekend.* [Ranger Rick SCUBA](http://www.rangerrickscuba.com/) * [Outdoor Adventure Center](../2319548/facilities/outdoor-adventure-center)Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=b447c8fc-c048-4a21-9aae-bc6fa4de4aba Registration Info: To register, you will pay a $40.00 deposit. The remaining $280 will be due on the first day of the certification.

The UCF baseball team concludes its regular season with a three-game weekend series against Baylor at John Euliano Park.UCF students attend for free with valid UCF ID.2025 season promotional schedule: [ucfknights.com/news/2025/02/6/2025-baseball-promo-schedule-released](https://ucfknights.com/news/2025/02/6/2025-baseball-promo-schedule-released)Single-game Tickets: [www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-baseball-tickets/artist/1208324](https://www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-baseball-tickets/artist/1208324)For more information about UCF Baseball, visit: [ucfknights.com/sports/baseball](https://ucfknights.com/sports/baseball)

The UCF baseball team concludes its regular season with a three-game weekend series against Baylor at John Euliano Park.UCF students attend for free with valid UCF ID.2025 season promotional schedule: [ucfknights.com/news/2025/02/6/2025-baseball-promo-schedule-released](https://ucfknights.com/news/2025/02/6/2025-baseball-promo-schedule-released)Single-game Tickets: [www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-baseball-tickets/artist/1208324](https://www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-baseball-tickets/artist/1208324)For more information about UCF Baseball, visit: [ucfknights.com/sports/baseball](https://ucfknights.com/sports/baseball)

Reconnect with fellow Knight nurses for an evening of dinner, dancing and celebration at The Celeste Hotel with Knightro! Registration Link: https://foundation.ucf.edu/CONAnnualCelebration Registration Info: The College of Nursing and UCF Alumni invite you to reconnect at our CON Annual Celebration. Join your fellow Knight nurses and friends at the Celeste Hotel in Orlando: A night to celebrate with all who love Knight nurses! We look forward to seeing you!

Join faculty and staff from UCF's School of Global Health Management and Informatics to learn more about our online Healthcare Informatics Master's program! This innovative program will prepare you to become a leader in the clinical, management and business aspects of health informatics. It is attractive to working health care professionals due to the online delivery format, which allows students to earn a master's 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 informatics.During this one-hour Zoom you will:* Have an extensive overview of the Health Care Informatics 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/ccie?id=e57a18de-2f60-4b15-8505-ef743e5e06c5

Maximize your online teaching success with Webcourses@UCF Support! This Spring, we're thrilled to offer expert technical support through our convenient Open Labs, held on the third Wednesday of each month from 10am to 1pm at the Digital Learning Center, Room 217. Just bring your own device and tap into our wealth of knowledge and resources. Need access to a computer? Simply contact Webcourses@UCF Support ahead of time, and we'll make arrangements for you.Can't make it to the Open Lab during these hours? No problem! You can also schedule a personalized one-on-one session with our team through Zoom screen-sharing or by booking an appointment at either the DLC in Research Park or the Faculty Multimedia Center in CB1. Simply call 407-823-0407 to arrange your session today.Please note, Open Labs are exclusively available to UCF Faculty, Staff and GTAs.