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.Food Education and Rural Resilience in Contemporary Japan (2025)Stephanie Assmann Professor of Global Business, School of Economics and Management, University of Hyogo, Kobe, Japan[Eurasian Lecture Series 2025 - College of Arts and Humanities](https://cah.ucf.edu/eurasia-lectures-2025/)Virtual Location URL: https://cah.ucf.edu/eurasia-lectures-2025/

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=48e3cad4-6642-40af-bc54-c145655c6083

Thinking about a postgraduate program but unsure how to pay for it? Join us for an engaging workshop led by Michael Aldarondo-Jeffries, director of academic advancement programs, who will reveal the financial secrets of pursuing advanced degrees.Whether you're pre-grad, pre-health, or pre-law, this session will guide you through funding options such as fellowships, assistantships, scholarships and financial aid strategies to make your dream program more affordable than you might expect.Learn how to research funding opportunities, craft competitive applications, and gain insider tips to give you a financial edge. Don't let cost hold you back--discover how to invest in your future without breaking the bank. Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1777928/share_preview Registration Info: Please RSVP via Handshake.

This workshop will describe anxiety and how it presents, strategies for confronting anxious thoughts and coping techniques to reduce physical symptoms of anxiety.This workshop is part of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop series. [Learn about CAPS and other workshops.](https://caps.sswb.ucf.edu/)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf-hipaa.zoom.us/j/97245375228

The [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) is proud to present a dynamic exhibition of artworks by the faculty of the [UCF School of Visual Arts and Design](https://cah.ucf.edu/svad/). These professional artists have received both national and international recognition for their engaging and thought-provoking works. The exhibition showcases a wide range of traditional and contemporary media and processes including drawing, digital art, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.To learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/fall-2025-svad-faculty-exhibition/).

Come explore opportunities to engage in research around the United States and the world!There are opportunities to engage in research at other universities and research institutions (e.g., the National Institute of Health). Previous UCF undergraduates have spent the summer all around the country including Harvard, Yale, Ohio State, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Pennsylvania. This workshop will also go over opportunities for summer research at UCF like the [Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)](http://our.ucf.edu/opportunities/summerfellowship.php)Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ ucf.edu)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1792829/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/stu/events?collection=ALL&eventFormat=HYBRID&sort=RELEVANCE&date=ALL&keyword=summer%20research%20funding Registration Info: Search for "Summer Research Funding" on Handshake's Events. Register to secure your spot.

The U.S. National Science Foundation recently released the guidelines for the 2026 Graduate Research Fellowship Competition. If you are an advanced undergraduate planning to pursue a graduate research degree or a first-year graduate student in an NSF-supported field, you may be eligible to apply for this prestigious award totaling over $150,000 in funding toward graduate study.This session will provide you with an overview of program requirements and review criteria, and will begin preparing you to draft the written statement required as part of your application. Additionally, the session will connect you with campus resources to support you as you develop and submit your application. All students considering applying to this fellowship program are encouraged to attend.During this session, you will hear from Dr. Laurie A. Pinkert, director of Writing Across the Curriculum and associate professor of writing and rhetoric, who has served as a reviewer for this fellowship program and has mentored more than 25 UCF students across disciplines who have received the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship.Important note: Sign in to Zoom using your UCF SSO account (with your full name and official UCF email) before opening the meeting link so your attendance can be recorded and a follow-up email can be sent to your email account.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/s/96816751402

Craft to your ghoulish hearts' content! Join us for all-day crafting stations. Basic crafting supplies are provided. Feel free to bring your own crafts.Special crafting hours are:* Button Making: 2-3 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. * Zine Making: 12-1 p.m. and 4-5 p.m.

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 to the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center:* Tuesdays: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. * Wednesdays: 12-2 p.m.Check 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.

Emotional hunger can look like love and is often mistaken for it. This workshop focuses on the difference between the two, effects of emotional hunger on a relationship, longings and genuine affection, loving responses and those determined by emotional hunger.This workshop is part of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop series. [Learn about CAPS and other workshops.](https://caps.sswb.ucf.edu/)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf-hipaa.zoom.us/j/97245375228

Learn how to get involved in a wide variety of opportunities like undergraduate research, studying abroad, internships, learning communities, graduate school preparations and more. Whether planning for graduate school or a career, High-impact practice experiences offer you a competitive edge by helping you blend what you're learning in the classroom with real-world experiences.Light snacks and refreshments provided. RSVP today to secure your spot to visit our website.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/6331019344 Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/stu/events?collection=ALL&eventFormat=HYBRID&sort=RELEVANCE&date=ALL&keyword=waddle Registration Info: Register through Handshake: Search for "Waddle into a HIP" on the Handshake events tab to secure your spot and gain access to the Zoom link for virtual attendees.

Learning Labs are focused 30- to 60-minute sessions with a talent development team member designed to address your specific questions and challenges. Whether you're looking to deepen your skills, apply concepts from a recent course or navigate a workplace situation, these confidential sessions offer practical, one-on-one guidance tailored to your needs.Virtual Location URL: zoom link will be sent to those who register. Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/17815$1040/rel-task/2997$10951.htmld Registration Info: Register in Workday. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.

Save time and simplify complex research tasks with emerging artificial intelligence (AI)-powered research tools! In this 60-minute workshop, the Faculty Multimedia Center (FMC) and Center for Distributed Learning will help you use AI-based research tools to the fullest.For similar events and training opportunities, check out our full listing of [FMC 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!This workshop is limited to UCF faculty, staff and GTAs. Registration Link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21423896&appointmentType=80456076

Build a "Scare-Free" Resume or CV That SlaysDon't let a frighteningly bad resume haunt your chances! In this workshop, we'll help you resurrect your resume or CV. Learn how to outsmart the ATS (Applicant Tracking System), craft spellbinding bullet points and showcase your experience like a true job-hunting witch or wizard. Bring your laptop, grab a friend and get ready to scare off the competition!If you're unable to visit in person, join us on Zoom! Get the link from Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1781078/share_previewVirtual Location URL: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1781078/share_preview Registration Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1781078/share_preview

The School of Visual Arts and Design Ad Lab Two sections of Advanced Art Lab are bringing spooky creativity to life through haunted attraction projects. Each section is building miniature models complete with scenic design, lighting, characters and more.

Are you a student loan borrower or thinking of taking out student loans? Learn everything you need to know about repayment with this session with Centsible Knights!Virtual Location URL: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a562c72c-0553-4bfd-80d5-ad00dbf885e6@bb932f15-ef38-42ba-91fc-f3c59d5dd1f1 Registration Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a562c72c-0553-4bfd-80d5-ad00dbf885e6@bb932f15-ef38-42ba-91fc-f3c59d5dd1f1 Registration Info: Please register to access the webinar.

CAB Presents: Are You Smarter Than a Monster?Are YOU smarter than a monster? Prove it! Join us for a spooky night where you can test your knowledge, win candy, show off your costume and dance the night away with us.Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Student Union, Office of Student Involvement - room 208

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 [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) is proud to present a dynamic exhibition of artworks by the faculty of the [UCF School of Visual Arts and Design](https://cah.ucf.edu/svad/). These professional artists have received both national and international recognition for their engaging and thought-provoking works. The exhibition showcases a wide range of traditional and contemporary media and processes including drawing, digital art, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.To learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/fall-2025-svad-faculty-exhibition/).