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Friday, September 20, 2024
- All dayUCF Ideas Competition 2024UCF's Ideas Competition provides ALL students with an opportunity to share early-stage innovation and startup ideas and compete for cash prizes. Every problem and every solution is eligible. Take your first step as a creator, innovator, entrepreneur and leader by sharing your ideas for making things better!FOUR STUDENTS WILL EARN $1000 PRIZES FOR THEIR IDEAS!UCF's Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership has designed this competition to reach out to students from all colleges and disciplines. Thus, we offer four tracks spanning the arts, social issues, technology and other interests to allow four students to win $1,000 awards. This is an online competition -- applications, video pitches, and judging will be done using our Startuptree platform and video streaming services. No face-to-face presentations are required.The Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership is proud to offer support to UCF creators, innovators, and leaders from all colleges and majors, including information sessions and confidential mentoring at the Blackstone LaunchPad in the UCF Student Union Lobby. We offer competitions like this as part of our efforts to help UCF students develop their entrepreneurial skills and startup venture ideas.CLICK HERE TO KNOW MORE: [UCF Ideas Competition - 2024 | University of Central Florida (startuptree.co)](https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/HJkkuMckA7ydAVXwDt84oe/UCF-Ideas-Competition---2024)Virtual Location URL: http://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/HJkkuMckA7ydAVXwDt84oe/UCF-Ideas-Competition---2024
- All dayUCF Ideas Competition 2024UCF's Ideas Competition provides ALL students with an opportunity to share early-stage innovation and startup ideas and compete for cash prizes. Every problem and every solution is eligible. Take your first step as a creator, innovator, entrepreneur and leader by sharing your ideas for making things better!FOUR STUDENTS WILL EARN $1000 PRIZES FOR THEIR IDEAS!UCF's Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership has designed this competition to reach out to students from all colleges and disciplines. Thus, we offer four tracks spanning the arts, social issues, technology and other interests to allow four students to win $1,000 awards. This is an online competition -- applications, video pitches, and judging will be done using our Startuptree platform and video streaming services. No face-to-face presentations are required.The Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership is proud to offer support to UCF creators, innovators, and leaders from all colleges and majors, including information sessions and confidential mentoring at the Blackstone LaunchPad in the UCF Student Union Lobby. We offer competitions like this as part of our efforts to help UCF students develop their entrepreneurial skills and startup venture ideas.CLICK HERE TO KNOW MORE: [UCF Ideas Competition - 2024 | University of Central Florida (startuptree.co)](https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/HJkkuMckA7ydAVXwDt84oe/UCF-Ideas-Competition---2024)Virtual Location URL: http://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/HJkkuMckA7ydAVXwDt84oe/UCF-Ideas-Competition---2024
- 9:00 AM6hCANCELED - Orlando Tour with Wesley at UCFJoin us for a monthly tour of Orlando's historic sites, where we will also financially support a local restaurant and hear their story.Together, we'll have fun, build meaningful connections, and deepen our understanding of the greater Orlando area.
- 9:00 AM6hCANCELED - Orlando Tour with Wesley at UCFJoin us for a monthly tour of Orlando's historic sites, where we will also financially support a local restaurant and hear their story.Together, we'll have fun, build meaningful connections, and deepen our understanding of the greater Orlando area.
- 10:00 AM2hSVAD In-Person Information Session and TourStudents interested in programs within the School of Visual Arts and Design are encouraged to tour our art studios and other computer labs. Each tour begins with an information session presented by the SVAD advising team with an overview of each program and their requirements. Tours are conducted by faculty, staff, alumni and student ambassadors who are enrolled in an SVAD program. These sessions and tours are offered together and are scheduled on select Fridays (except for holidays). Each info session begins at 10 a.m. and tours begin at 11 a.m. in the Visual Arts Building. Tours are limited to 15 individuals. Large groups or schools should [contact our office](mailto:svadadvising@ucf.edu) ahead of time to make arrangements. Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cIUe7DmEy5sF0ZU
- 10:00 AM2hSVAD In-person Information Session and TourStudents interested in programs within the School of Visual Arts and Design (SVAD) are encouraged to tour our art studios and other computer labs. Each tour begins with an information session presented by the SVAD advising team with an overview of each program and their requirements. Tours are conducted by faculty, staff, alumni and student ambassadors who are enrolled in an SVAD program. These sessions and tours are offered together and are scheduled on select Fridays (except for holidays). Each info session begins at 10 a.m. and tours begin at 11 a.m. in the Visual Arts Building. Tours are limited to 15 individuals. Large groups or schools should [contact our office](mailto:svadadvising@ucf.edu) ahead of time to make arrangements. Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cIUe7DmEy5sF0ZU
- 10:00 AM2hSVAD In-person Information Session and TourStudents interested in programs within the School of Visual Arts and Design (SVAD) are encouraged to tour our art studios and other computer labs. Each tour begins with an information session presented by the SVAD advising team with an overview of each program and their requirements. Tours are conducted by faculty, staff, alumni and student ambassadors who are enrolled in an SVAD program. These sessions and tours are offered together and are scheduled on select Fridays (except for holidays). Each info session begins at 10 a.m. and tours begin at 11 a.m. in the Visual Arts Building. Tours are limited to 15 individuals. Large groups or schools should [contact our office](mailto:svadadvising@ucf.edu) ahead of time to make arrangements. Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cIUe7DmEy5sF0ZU
- 10:00 AM7hMemento Morididdle Exhibition by Charles ClaryMemento Morididdle Exhibition by Charles ClaryExhibition Dates: September 12, 2024 - October 11, 2024Charles Clary's Memento Morididdle installations take the form of Victorian or Rococo salon style walls, densely compacted with hundreds of frames, with each frame containing a paper sculpture. This maximalist approach to his installation practice achieves the desired outcome of overwhelming the viewer with an inundation of information. But unlike historic sitting rooms he collects his traumas, abuses, transgressions, and grief for exhibition. These memories are on display for all to see: no hiding, no masking, just raw truths. Not only are they my traumas, but they are often those of the viewers as well. Collectively we hurt, we grieve, and we lament the darkest moments in our lives. Instead of hiding behind walls, we can wear them as badges of honor and growth.Join us for the following:Opening Reception at UCF Art Gallery on Thursday, Sept. 12 from 5-7pm - [Register Here](https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/opening-reception-memento-morididdle/2024-09-12/17:00/t-gagnldq) Closing Reception & Artist Talk at UCF Art Gallery on Friday, Oct. 11 from 5-7pm - [Register Here](https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/closing-reception-artist-talk-memento-morididdle/2024-10-11/17:00/t-xmxpdjz)Parking: Free parking is available in Garage F next to the Addition Financial Arena. [Parking Lot H4](https://gallery.mailchimp.com/64c14de756df35dc8187a403b/images/2c776c56-f3cc-42bb-9453-097351989a24.jpg) or Garage I requires purchasing a $5 daily virtual visitor permit, [purchase here](https://parking.ucf.edu/permits/visitor-permits/). Please note that visitors should park in green student spaces ONLY, as the $5 daily virtual permit does not cover red and blue spaces from the hours of 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Starting at 5:30 p.m., visitors can park in red, blue and green spaces.
- 10:00 AM7hMemento Morididdle Exhibition by Charles ClaryMemento Morididdle Exhibition by Charles ClaryExhibition Dates: September 12, 2024 - October 11, 2024Charles Clary's Memento Morididdle installations take the form of Victorian or Rococo salon style walls, densely compacted with hundreds of frames, with each frame containing a paper sculpture. This maximalist approach to his installation practice achieves the desired outcome of overwhelming the viewer with an inundation of information. But unlike historic sitting rooms, he collects his traumas, abuses, transgressions and grief for exhibition. These memories are on display for all to see -- no hiding, no masking, just raw truths. Not only are they my traumas, but they are often those of the viewers as well. Collectively we hurt, we grieve and we lament the darkest moments in our lives. Instead of hiding behind walls, we can wear them as badges of honor and growth.Join us for the following:Opening Reception at UCF Art Gallery Thursday, Sept. 12, from 5-7 p.m. - [Register Here](https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/opening-reception-memento-morididdle/2024-09-12/17:00/t-gagnldq) Closing Reception & Artist Talk at UCF Art Gallery Friday, Oct. 11, from 5-7 p.m. - [Register Here](https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/closing-reception-artist-talk-memento-morididdle/2024-10-11/17:00/t-xmxpdjz)Parking: Free parking is available in Garage F next to the Addition Financial Arena. [Parking Lot H4](https://gallery.mailchimp.com/64c14de756df35dc8187a403b/images/2c776c56-f3cc-42bb-9453-097351989a24.jpg) or Garage I requires [purchasing a $5 daily virtual visitor permit](https://parking.ucf.edu/permits/visitor-permits/). Please note that visitors should park in green student spaces ONLY, as the $5 daily virtual permit does not cover red and blue spaces from the hours of 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Starting at 5:30 p.m., visitors can park in red, blue and green spaces.
- 12:00 PM1hCECS Virtual Faculty Research TalksThe UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science's Zoom-cast series is live-streamed every other Friday from 12-1 p.m., offering talks by CECS faculty and a live-chat Q&A.Targeted to faculty, scientists and potential industry and government partners, [all are invited to Zoom-in](https://ucf.zoom.us/j/95525633786) and hear presentations by UCF's engineering and computer science faculty who explain their cutting-edge, pioneering research endeavors in quick snapshots.These talks provide an opportunity to get to know -- and collaborate with -- our faculty who are advancing innovations in all areas of engineering and computer science, including smart city technology, aerospace, energy, modeling and simulation, medicine, advanced materials, cyber security and more. Each faculty presenter will narrate as they share illustrative slides.Moderated by Subith Vasu, Ph.D., UCF Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, viewers can submit questions in real-time and express interest in collaborating.The Sept. 20, 2024 presenter lineup:* Amrit Singh Bedi, Ph.D., UCF Department of Computer Science: "Safe, Robust and Reliable Artificial Intelligence" * Ser-Nam Lim, Ph.D., UCF Department of Computer Science: "Towards Automatic Movie Creation by Learning to Generate Long Videos" * Mengxin Zheng, Ph.D., UCF Department of Computer Science: "Towards Trustworthy Machine Learning: Secure and Private Large Transformer Models"See more details in the [Sept. 20 faculty research talk flyer](https://www.cecs.ucf.edu/web/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/virtual-faculty-research-talks-sept-20-2024-web-accessible.pdf).Miss a session? See [recordings of past research talks](https://bit.ly/3cyb6He).Virtual Location URL: https://bit.ly/3ILqC1l
- 12:00 PM1hCECS Virtual Faculty Research TalksThe UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science's Zoom-cast series is live-streamed every other Friday from 12-1 p.m., offering talks by CECS faculty and a live-chat Q&A.Targeted to faculty, scientists and potential industry and government partners, [all are invited to Zoom-in](https://ucf.zoom.us/j/95525633786) and hear presentations by UCF's engineering and computer science faculty who explain their cutting-edge, pioneering research endeavors in quick snapshots.These talks provide an opportunity to get to know -- and collaborate with -- our faculty who are advancing innovations in all areas of engineering and computer science, including smart city technology, aerospace, energy, modeling and simulation, medicine, advanced materials, cyber security and more. Each faculty presenter will narrate as they share illustrative slides.Moderated by Subith Vasu, Ph.D., UCF Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, viewers can submit questions in real-time and express interest in collaborating.The Sept. 20, 2024 presenter lineup:* Amrit Singh Bedi, Ph.D., UCF Department of Computer Science: "Safe, Robust and Reliable Artificial Intelligence" * Ser-Nam Lim, Ph.D., UCF Department of Computer Science: "Towards Automatic Movie Creation by Learning to Generate Long Videos" * Mengxin Zheng, Ph.D., UCF Department of Computer Science: "Towards Trustworthy Machine Learning: Secure and Private Large Transformer Models"See more details in the [Sept. 20 faculty research talk flyer](https://www.cecs.ucf.edu/web/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/virtual-faculty-research-talks-sept-20-2024-web-accessible.pdf).Miss a session? See [recordings of past research talks](https://bit.ly/3cyb6He).Virtual Location URL: https://bit.ly/3ILqC1l
- 12:00 PM4hDrop-in Drafting LabStarting a writing assignment, and don't know where to begin? The University Writing Center's Drop-in Drafting Lab can help!No appointments required -- you can drop in during our open hours and:* Clarify assignment expectations, * Develop a plan, * Brainstorm ideas, * Or just spend time writing!Any and all writers are welcome!The Drafting Lab will be unavailable on the following days and times:* Thursday, Aug. 29, 2-4 p.m. * Monday, Sept. 2, all day * Monday, Nov. 11, all day
- 12:00 PM4hDrop-in Drafting LabStarting a writing assignment, and don't know where to begin? The University Writing Center's Drop-in Drafting Lab can help!No appointments required -- you can drop in during our open hours and:* Clarify assignment expectations, * Develop a plan, * Brainstorm ideas, * Or just spend time writing!Any and all writers are welcome!The Drafting Lab will be unavailable on the following days and times:* Thursday, Aug. 29, 2-4 p.m. * Monday, Sept. 2, all day * Monday, Nov. 11, all day
- 1:00 PM1h 30mJET Information SessionThe Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program offers young professionals the opportunity to work in Japan as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) or Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs). Since 1987, more than 70,000 JET Program participants from over 60 countries have lived and worked in cities, towns, and villages throughout Japan. Join JET and become part of this exclusive network of like-minded international enthusiasts!To learn more, come and speak to a JET Program representative when they visit your campus!Application window opens in late-September and closes in mid-November (check our website for updates).
- 1:00 PM1h 30mJET Information SessionThe Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program offers young professionals the opportunity to work in Japan as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) or Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs). Since 1987, more than 70,000 JET Program participants from over 60 countries have lived and worked in cities, towns, and villages throughout Japan. Join JET and become part of this exclusive network of like-minded international enthusiasts!To learn more, come and speak to a JET Program representative when they visit your campus!Application window opens in late-September and closes in mid-November (check our website for updates).
- 1:00 PM2hFaculty Screening Series: Qatar Stars FilmWhat's it like to grow up as a girl in Qatar, where modernity and tradition co-exist? For the girls of Qatar Stars, a rhythmic gymnastics school provides friendship, creativity, and a complicated physical freedom. Attend a screening of Qatar Stars and a Q&A with Director Danielle Beverly and Professor Betsy Kalin.
- 1:00 PM2hFaculty Screening Series: Qatar Stars FilmWhat's it like to grow up as a girl in Qatar, where modernity and tradition co-exist? For the girls of Qatar Stars, a rhythmic gymnastics school provides friendship, creativity, and a complicated physical freedom. Attend a screening of Qatar Stars and a Q&A with Director Danielle Beverly and Professor Betsy Kalin.
- 1:30 PM2hAdvanced Unix Shell ProgrammingThe "shell" in Unix is a generic term for the program that provides the basic user interface to the system. Typically, this would be a command line interface, but might also include a graphical interface (e.g., "gnome shell"). This workshop will cover commands common to most variations of Unix and Unix command line interface shells. The second hour of this workshop will explore shell commands and solutions inspired by participant questions and problems. It is assumed you are familiar with basic shell concepts.Presented by Steven DickVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8jLhnp6RnXlXIqi Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8jLhnp6RnXlXIqi
- 1:30 PM2hAdvanced Unix Shell ProgrammingThe "shell" in Unix is a generic term for the program that provides the basic user interface to the system. Typically, this would be a command line interface, but might also include a graphical interface (e.g., "gnome shell"). This workshop will cover commands common to most variations of Unix and Unix command line interface shells. The second hour of this workshop will explore shell commands and solutions inspired by participant questions and problems. It is assumed you are familiar with basic shell concepts.Presented by Steven DickVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8jLhnp6RnXlXIqi Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8jLhnp6RnXlXIqi
- 5:00 PM1hRestorative YogaFocus on mindful movement, linking breath and motion to bring you into the present moment. With thoughtfully planned sequences, you'll find a balance between challenge and ease, allowing you to explore both body and mind. It's not just about nailing poses; it's about understanding your body's cues, embracing the journey, and leaving with a sense of peace that carries beyond the mat. Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=7bcb004c-7ef9-4c8e-a1ab-a2e588fe715d Registration Info: Registration opens 24 hours in advance
- 6:00 PM2hUCF Volleyball vs. NevadaThe [UCF volleyball team](https://ucfknights.com/sports/volleyball) welcomes Nevada to The Venue.[Get the most up-to-date information](ucfknights.com) and follow the Knights on [X](https://twitter.com/UCF_Volleyball) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ucf.volleyball/).
- 6:00 PM2hUCF Volleyball vs. NevadaThe [UCF volleyball team](https://ucfknights.com/sports/volleyball) welcomes Nevada to The Venue.[Get the most up-to-date information](ucfknights.com) and follow the Knights on [X](https://twitter.com/UCF_Volleyball) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ucf.volleyball/).
- 6:00 PM1d 23hOrlando Magic Innovation Challenge at UCFThe Orlando Magic Innovation Challenge at UCF engages and inspires students from all disciplines to offer innovative solutions to a real-world sports business challenge. The Magic are asking UCF students to help them address a current, high-priority challenge and are sponsoring cash prizes to reward those who propose creative, actionable solutions. Students will work in teams on campus, so build your own and register together or register on your own and let us help you find your tribe at the event.Participating students will test their creative talents as they develop their proposals through an energetic weekend working with experienced startup mentors and innovation experts. There is no cost to participate. Plus, six meals will be provided between Friday evening and Sunday afternoon, and $3,000 will be awarded to the teams judged to have the best proposals. The first-place team will also have a chance to earn an additional $10,000 and an exclusive "Magic Experience" by competing against teams from other Florida universities.WIN $3,000 IN CASH AND AWARDS!Eligibility* Open to all UCF undergraduate and graduate students. * Individuals or teams may apply. * Students may participate in only one team. * Each team will present one proposal. * Team size is restricted to between three and five students.Key Dates* Info Session: Sept. 17 at 12 p.m. at the Blackstone LaunchPad * UCF Campus Round: Sept. 20-22 at UCF's Main Campus BA1 Room 239 * Statewide Final (1st place only): Oct. 18-20 at the UCF Downtown Campus Dr. Phillips City CommonsJudging CriteriaAll teams will have eight minutes to present, with five minutes of pitch time and three minutes of Q&A with the judges.1. Problem Definition 2. Target Market 3. Proposed Solution 4. Expected Impact 5. Growth Strategies 6. TeamEvent Flow* Friday, Sept. 20 * 6 p.m. - Magic Challenge kickoff * Saturday, Sept. 21st * 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Meet mentors; develop proposals * Sunday, September 22nd * 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Polish proposals * 12-2 p.m. - Pitch practice * 2-4 p.m. - Presentations * 4 p.m. - Judges deliberate * 4:15 p.m. - Awards reception (adjourn at 5 p.m.)Prizes* 1st Place: $1,500 * 2nd Place: $1,000 * [?]3rd Place: $500How to EnterIndividuals or teams can take on this challenge by providing their contact information in a survey form at Startuptree.Click the "Take Survey" button, log in to Startuptree (or create an account) and complete the brief survey. Those applying as a team only need to fill out one survey for the entire team. Registration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/XyCJq3vFxXMjyWdgQxB7ps/Blackstone-LaunchPad-Innovation-Challenge
- 6:00 PM1d 23hOrlando Magic Innovation Challenge at UCFThe Orlando Magic Innovation Challenge at UCF engages and inspires students from all disciplines to offer innovative solutions to a real-world sports business challenge. The Magic are asking UCF students to help them address a current, high-priority challenge and are sponsoring cash prizes to reward those who propose creative, actionable solutions. Students will work in teams on campus, so build your own and register together or register on your own and let us help you find your tribe at the event.Participating students will test their creative talents as they develop their proposals through an energetic weekend working with experienced startup mentors and innovation experts. There is no cost to participate. Plus, six meals will be provided between Friday evening and Sunday afternoon, and $3,000 will be awarded to the teams judged to have the best proposals. The first-place team will also have a chance to earn an additional $10,000 and an exclusive "Magic Experience" by competing against teams from other Florida universities.WIN $3,000 IN CASH AND AWARDS!Eligibility* Open to all UCF undergraduate and graduate students. * Individuals or teams may apply. * Students may participate in only one team. * Each team will present one proposal. * Team size is restricted to between three and five students.Key Dates* Info Session: Sept. 17 at 12 p.m. at the Blackstone LaunchPad * UCF Campus Round: Sept. 20-22 at UCF's Main Campus BA1 Room 239 * Statewide Final (1st place only): Oct. 18-20 at the UCF Downtown Campus Dr. Phillips City CommonsJudging CriteriaAll teams will have eight minutes to present, with five minutes of pitch time and three minutes of Q&A with the judges.1. Problem Definition 2. Target Market 3. Proposed Solution 4. Expected Impact 5. Growth Strategies 6. TeamEvent Flow* Friday, Sept. 20 * 6 p.m. - Magic Challenge kickoff * Saturday, Sept. 21st * 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Meet mentors; develop proposals * Sunday, September 22nd * 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Polish proposals * 12-2 p.m. - Pitch practice * 2-4 p.m. - Presentations * 4 p.m. - Judges deliberate * 4:15 p.m. - Awards reception (adjourn at 5 p.m.)Prizes* 1st Place: $1,500 * 2nd Place: $1,000 * [?]3rd Place: $500How to EnterIndividuals or teams can take on this challenge by providing their contact information in a survey form at Startuptree.Click the "Take Survey" button, log in to Startuptree (or create an account) and complete the brief survey. Those applying as a team only need to fill out one survey for the entire team. Registration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/XyCJq3vFxXMjyWdgQxB7ps/Blackstone-LaunchPad-Innovation-Challenge