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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- All dayCECS Senior Design ShowcaseIt's that time again! The College of Engineering and Computer Science alumni chapter has begun preparing for this semester's Senior Design Showcase and we are so excited for another great event! We are looking for alumni and industry professionals to volunteer their time and expertise as a judge for the event and help us recognize the outstanding work of our graduating seniors. Judges will be asked to review projects in the following disciplines:* Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering * Electrical and Computer Engineering * Computer Science * Industrial Engineering and Management Systems * Interdisciplinary projectsJudging is open to all of our alumni, industry partners and anyone who is an engineer!* April 14-15 | Virtual Judging * April 18 | In-person JudgingVirtual Location URL: https://www.cecs.ucf.edu/alumni-donors/cecs-alumni-corner/
- All dayCECS Senior Design ShowcaseIt's that time again! The College of Engineering and Computer Science alumni chapter has begun preparing for this semester's Senior Design Showcase and we are so excited for another great event! We are looking for alumni and industry professionals to volunteer their time and expertise as a judge for the event and help us recognize the outstanding work of our graduating seniors. Judges will be asked to review projects in the following disciplines:* Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering * Electrical and Computer Engineering * Computer Science * Industrial Engineering and Management Systems * Interdisciplinary projectsJudging is open to all of our alumni, industry partners and anyone who is an engineer!* April 14-15 | Virtual Judging * April 18 | In-person JudgingVirtual Location URL: https://www.cecs.ucf.edu/alumni-donors/cecs-alumni-corner/
- 8:00 AM8hMusic for All UCF - Orlando Band InvitationalMiddle and high school bands from across the state of Florida are invited to perform and receive feedback from a panel of nationally recognized educator-clinicians in Steinmetz Hall or the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theatre. Each band will have the opportunity to participate in individual clinic sessions with a clinician, who will provide personalized recommendations. This unique opportunity for young musicians improves their skills and provides valuable insights from experienced educators.This event is a part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025. Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/celebrates/ Registration Info: Purchase tickets here.
- 8:00 AM8hMusic for All UCF - Orlando Band InvitationalMiddle and high school bands from across the state of Florida are invited to perform and receive feedback from a panel of nationally recognized educator-clinicians in Steinmetz Hall or the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theatre. Each band will have the opportunity to participate in individual clinic sessions with a clinician, who will provide personalized recommendations. This unique opportunity for young musicians improves their skills and provides valuable insights from experienced educators.This event is a part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025. Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/celebrates/ Registration Info: Purchase tickets here.
- 8:00 AM8hMusic for All UCF - Orlando Band InvitationalMiddle and high school bands from across the state of Florida are invited to perform and receive feedback from a panel of nationally recognized educator-clinicians in Steinmetz Hall or the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theatre. Each band will have the opportunity to participate in individual clinic sessions with a clinician, who will provide personalized recommendations. This unique opportunity for young musicians improves their skills and provides valuable insights from experienced educators.This event is a part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025. Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/celebrates/ Registration Info: Purchase tickets here.
- 9:00 AM6hCDL Faculty Connect EventFaculty and staff are invited to the Faculty Multimedia Center for an exciting day filled with light refreshments, engaging conversations, and demonstrations by the Center for Distributed Learning. This event is dedicated to bringing together UCF faculty to discuss, explore and discover the transformative potential of digital learning. This is an open-house style event, allowing faculty to drop in as long as their schedule permits. To register, visit https://cdl.ucf.edu/faculty-connect/ Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cdl-faculty-connect-expo-tickets-1229430422489?aff=oddtdtcreator
- 9:00 AM6hCDL Faculty Connect EventFaculty and staff are invited to the Faculty Multimedia Center for an exciting day filled with light refreshments, engaging conversations, and demonstrations by the Center for Distributed Learning. This event is dedicated to bringing together UCF faculty to discuss, explore and discover the transformative potential of digital learning. This is an open-house style event, allowing faculty to drop in as long as their schedule permits. To register, visit https://cdl.ucf.edu/faculty-connect/ Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cdl-faculty-connect-expo-tickets-1229430422489?aff=oddtdtcreator
- 9:00 AM13hUCF Celebrates the Arts 2025UCF Celebrates the Arts is an immersive and dynamic cultural extravaganza that fuses creativity, innovation and community engagement. This annual festival showcases the artistic prowess of UCF's faculty and students and invites the broader community to enjoy performances, exhibitions, presentations and interactive experiences. With a focus on accessibility, partnership and diverse offerings, UCF Celebrates the Arts is a unique opportunity for the community to experience the creative side of UCF's innovative spirit.The festival will feature the cherished theatrical masterpiece of "Fiddler on the Roof," brought to life by Tony winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. With unforgettable musical hits like "Tradition," "Sunrise, Sunset," and "If I Were a Rich Man," as well as the enchanting melodies of "Matchmaker, Matchmaker" and "To Life (L'Chaim!)."Each spring, UCF brings its best and brightest artists to Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts for a large-scale celebration of creativity. UCF Celebrates the Arts showcases our students, faculty and alumni through dance, concerts, lectures and discussions, film, chamber music, visual arts and more. Registration Link: http://Arts.ucf.edu/celebrates Registration Info: purchase tickets here.
- 9:00 AM13hUCF Celebrates the Arts 2025UCF Celebrates the Arts is an immersive and dynamic cultural extravaganza that fuses creativity, innovation and community engagement. This annual festival showcases the artistic prowess of UCF's faculty and students and invites the broader community to enjoy performances, exhibitions, presentations and interactive experiences. With a focus on accessibility, partnership and diverse offerings, UCF Celebrates the Arts is a unique opportunity for the community to experience the creative side of UCF's innovative spirit.The festival will feature the cherished theatrical masterpiece of "Fiddler on the Roof," brought to life by Tony winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. With unforgettable musical hits like "Tradition," "Sunrise, Sunset," and "If I Were a Rich Man," as well as the enchanting melodies of "Matchmaker, Matchmaker" and "To Life (L'Chaim!)."Each spring, UCF brings its best and brightest artists to Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts for a large-scale celebration of creativity. UCF Celebrates the Arts showcases our students, faculty and alumni through dance, concerts, lectures and discussions, film, chamber music, visual arts and more. Registration Link: http://Arts.ucf.edu/celebrates Registration Info: purchase tickets here.
- 9:00 AM13hUCF Celebrates the Arts 2025UCF Celebrates the Arts is an immersive and dynamic cultural extravaganza that fuses creativity, innovation and community engagement. This annual festival showcases the artistic prowess of UCF's faculty and students and invites the broader community to enjoy performances, exhibitions, presentations and interactive experiences. With a focus on accessibility, partnership and diverse offerings, UCF Celebrates the Arts is a unique opportunity for the community to experience the creative side of UCF's innovative spirit.The festival will feature the cherished theatrical masterpiece of "Fiddler on the Roof," brought to life by Tony winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. With unforgettable musical hits like "Tradition," "Sunrise, Sunset," and "If I Were a Rich Man," as well as the enchanting melodies of "Matchmaker, Matchmaker" and "To Life (L'Chaim!)."Each spring, UCF brings its best and brightest artists to Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts for a large-scale celebration of creativity. UCF Celebrates the Arts showcases our students, faculty and alumni through dance, concerts, lectures and discussions, film, chamber music, visual arts and more. Registration Link: http://Arts.ucf.edu/celebrates Registration Info: purchase tickets here.
- 11:00 AM1hCREOL Seminar: Jie Liao, Washington UniversityTitle: AI-Enhanced Photonic SensingAbstract: The fusion of AI and photonic sensing is transforming how we detect, analyze, and interpret optical signals, with applications spanning biomedical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and industrial automation. In this talk, I will present my research on AI-enhanced photonic sensors, demonstrating how machine learning algorithms can significantly improve sensitivity, selectivity, and unlock new sensing capabilities. I will discuss key innovations in AI-enhanced photonic sensing, including optical resonance barcodes, AI-driven multiparameter sensing, and cavity-enhanced photoacoustic detection, leveraging whispering-gallery-mode (WGM) microresonators as a sensing platform. These resonators, with their ultrahigh quality factors and strong light-matter interactions, enable ultra-sensitive, label-free detection. Beyond enhancing sensing performance, AI-enhanced sensors unlock capabilities beyond conventional sensors, enabling adaptive, real-time detection in dynamic and complex environments with enhanced robustness and precision. The techniques developed for WGM-based sensors provide a transferable framework that can be adapted to other sensing systems. Looking ahead, I will outline future research directions that integrate AI, photonics, and microfabrication to develop intelligent sensors with broad applications in healthcare, manufacturing, and security.About the Speaker: Jie Liao is currently a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Washington University in St. Louis. He obtained his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis in 2023. He received his M.S. and B.S. in Optics and Photonics from Fudan University, China, in 2017. His research focuses on AI-enhanced photonic sensing techniques and systems, with a particular emphasis on their applications in biosensing and diagnostics. He is a recipient of the Danforth Scholar recognition at Washington University in St. Louis.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/96981631939
- 11:00 AM1hCREOL Seminar: Jie Liao, Washington UniversityTitle: AI-Enhanced Photonic SensingAbstract: The fusion of AI and photonic sensing is transforming how we detect, analyze, and interpret optical signals, with applications spanning biomedical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and industrial automation. In this talk, I will present my research on AI-enhanced photonic sensors, demonstrating how machine learning algorithms can significantly improve sensitivity, selectivity, and unlock new sensing capabilities. I will discuss key innovations in AI-enhanced photonic sensing, including optical resonance barcodes, AI-driven multiparameter sensing, and cavity-enhanced photoacoustic detection, leveraging whispering-gallery-mode (WGM) microresonators as a sensing platform. These resonators, with their ultrahigh quality factors and strong light-matter interactions, enable ultra-sensitive, label-free detection. Beyond enhancing sensing performance, AI-enhanced sensors unlock capabilities beyond conventional sensors, enabling adaptive, real-time detection in dynamic and complex environments with enhanced robustness and precision. The techniques developed for WGM-based sensors provide a transferable framework that can be adapted to other sensing systems. Looking ahead, I will outline future research directions that integrate AI, photonics, and microfabrication to develop intelligent sensors with broad applications in healthcare, manufacturing, and security.About the Speaker: Jie Liao is currently a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Washington University in St. Louis. He obtained his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis in 2023. He received his M.S. and B.S. in Optics and Photonics from Fudan University, China, in 2017. His research focuses on AI-enhanced photonic sensing techniques and systems, with a particular emphasis on their applications in biosensing and diagnostics. He is a recipient of the Danforth Scholar recognition at Washington University in St. Louis.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/96981631939
- 11:00 AM1hUCF SIAM Graduate Student SeminarHost: UCF SIAM Graduate Student Chapter What: Weekly Seminar on Topics in Math or Applied Math When: 11 a.m. - Noon, Wednesdays Where: MSB 318Speakers vary by week
- 11:00 AM1hUCF SIAM Graduate Student SeminarHost: UCF SIAM Graduate Student Chapter What: Weekly Seminar on Topics in Math or Applied Math When: 11 a.m. - Noon, Wednesdays Where: MSB 318Speakers vary by week
- 11:00 AM6hBig Red Bus - Donate Blood Today!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/1575180 Registration Info: Save time - Schedule your appointment now!
- 11:00 AM6hBig Red Bus - Donate Blood Today!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/1575180 Registration Info: Save time - Schedule your appointment now!
- 11:00 AM6hGPU Programming using OpenACCThe Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center is pleased to present an OpenACC GPU programming workshop.OpenACC is the accepted standard using compiler directives to allow quick development of GPU capable codes using standard languages and compilers. It has been used with great success to accelerate real applications within very short development periods. This workshop assumes knowledge of either C or Fortran programming. It will have a hands-on component using the Bridges-2 computing platform at the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center.This will be an IN PERSON event hosted at the UCF satellite site, Research I, Room 101. There WILL NOT be a direct to desktop option for this event.Tentative Agenda The tentative agenda, subject to change, is below. It is designed to be time-zone friendly.11:00 Welcome 11:15 Computing Environment 11:45 Parallel Computing and Accelerators 12:15 Introduction to OpenACC 1:00 Lunch break 2:00 Introduction to OpenACC, con't, and exercises 4:00 Using OpenACC with CUDA Libraries 4:15 Advanced OpenACC 4:45 OpenMP and GPUs 5:00 Final Notes and AdjournRegistrationInterested applicants must first have an ACCESS ID. If you do not have an ACCESS ID, please visit this page to create one: [ACCESS USER REGISTRATION](https://identity.access-ci.org/new-user)Once you have an ACCESS ID, please complete registration by Monday, April 7 at Noon Eastern time: [Event Registration](https://support.access-ci.org/events/7860)Location Research I, Room 101 (For directions: https://www.ucf.edu/location/research-1/) Note: Enter venue from the ENG side doorsVisitor Parking Information https://parking.ucf.edu/permits/visitor-permits/Wi-Fi UCF affiliated attendees can use "UCF_WPA2" using their NID. Visitors can use "UCF_Guest" network (https://guest-wireless.it.ucf.edu/)
- 11:00 AM6hGPU Programming using OpenACCThe Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center is pleased to present an OpenACC GPU programming workshop.OpenACC is the accepted standard using compiler directives to allow quick development of GPU capable codes using standard languages and compilers. It has been used with great success to accelerate real applications within very short development periods. This workshop assumes knowledge of either C or Fortran programming. It will have a hands-on component using the Bridges-2 computing platform at the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center.This will be an IN PERSON event hosted at the UCF satellite site, Research I, Room 101. There WILL NOT be a direct to desktop option for this event.Tentative Agenda The tentative agenda, subject to change, is below. It is designed to be time-zone friendly.11:00 Welcome 11:15 Computing Environment 11:45 Parallel Computing and Accelerators 12:15 Introduction to OpenACC 1:00 Lunch break 2:00 Introduction to OpenACC, con't, and exercises 4:00 Using OpenACC with CUDA Libraries 4:15 Advanced OpenACC 4:45 OpenMP and GPUs 5:00 Final Notes and AdjournRegistrationInterested applicants must first have an ACCESS ID. If you do not have an ACCESS ID, please visit this page to create one: [ACCESS USER REGISTRATION](https://identity.access-ci.org/new-user)Once you have an ACCESS ID, please complete registration by Monday, April 7 at Noon Eastern time: [Event Registration](https://support.access-ci.org/events/7860)Location Research I, Room 101 (For directions: https://www.ucf.edu/location/research-1/) Note: Enter venue from the ENG side doorsVisitor Parking Information https://parking.ucf.edu/permits/visitor-permits/Wi-Fi UCF affiliated attendees can use "UCF_WPA2" using their NID. Visitors can use "UCF_Guest" network (https://guest-wireless.it.ucf.edu/)
- 11:00 AM7hDrop-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:* Monday, March 17, 2025 - Friday, March 21, 2025 (Spring Break)
- 11:00 AM7hDrop-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:* Monday, March 17, 2025 - Friday, March 21, 2025 (Spring Break)
- 11:30 AM1h 30mMidday MingleDrs. Ross Wolf and Wendy Givoglu invite you to join them for UCF Downtown and Valencia College Downtown's faculty and staff Midday Mingle on Wednesday, April 9th, from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm in Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, West Wing, Room 106. This is a great opportunity to meet other colleagues who work at the downtown campus and enjoy some light snacks and refreshments together.
- 12:00 PM1hCafe francophone/French CafeLe cafe francophone* 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)Pour plus d'information, contactez Julie Pomerleau (for more info please contact) : [Julie.Pomerleau@ucf.edu](mailto:Julie.Pomerleau@ucf.edu)
- 12:00 PM1hCafe francophone/French CafeLe cafe francophone* 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)Pour plus d'information, contactez Julie Pomerleau (for more info please contact) : [Julie.Pomerleau@ucf.edu](mailto:Julie.Pomerleau@ucf.edu)
- 12:00 PM1hMSM-IB at UCF: The One Year Hybrid Business Degree for Non-Business MajorsAre you a non-business major looking to expand your career opportunities with a strong foundation in business management? Join us for an informative Zoom session on the Master of Science in Management - Integrated Business (MSM-IB) program, a one-year, hybrid-format graduate program designed exclusively for students from non-business backgrounds. In this session, we will cover:* Program Structure - Understand how the hybrid format combines in-person classes at UCF Downtown with online learning for maximum flexibility. * Course Overview - Learn about the key courses in management, leadership, analytics, and strategic decision-making that prepare you for the business world. * Learning Objectives - Discover how the program equips you with essential business skills, problem-solving techniques, and leadership strategies to thrive in any industry. * Q&A Session - Get your questions answered by program faculty and advisors.This is your opportunity to explore how the MSM-IB program can help you transition into the business world in just one year!Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=a43f7aa1-0c62-4586-b6dd-d3dc46ac3a6a Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=a43f7aa1-0c62-4586-b6dd-d3dc46ac3a6a
- 12:00 PM1hMSM-IB at UCF: The One Year Hybrid Business Degree for Non-Business MajorsAre you a non-business major looking to expand your career opportunities with a strong foundation in business management? Join us for an informative Zoom session on the Master of Science in Management - Integrated Business (MSM-IB) program, a one-year, hybrid-format graduate program designed exclusively for students from non-business backgrounds. In this session, we will cover:* Program Structure - Understand how the hybrid format combines in-person classes at UCF Downtown with online learning for maximum flexibility. * Course Overview - Learn about the key courses in management, leadership, analytics, and strategic decision-making that prepare you for the business world. * Learning Objectives - Discover how the program equips you with essential business skills, problem-solving techniques, and leadership strategies to thrive in any industry. * Q&A Session - Get your questions answered by program faculty and advisors.This is your opportunity to explore how the MSM-IB program can help you transition into the business world in just one year!Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=a43f7aa1-0c62-4586-b6dd-d3dc46ac3a6a Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=a43f7aa1-0c62-4586-b6dd-d3dc46ac3a6a
- 12:00 PM1hRx for Success: MBA Alumni in HealthcareProspective students for the [Professional MBA](https://www.ucf.edu/degree/business-administration-mba/professional-mba/) and [Executive MBA](https://business.ucf.edu/degree/executive-mba/) program are invited to join this exclusive Alumni Panel Discussion featuring accomplished MBA graduates in the healthcare industry. This virtual session offered via Zoom will include three alumni from our PMBA and EMBA Program.* Mena Zakhari '21, Orlando Health - Financial Consultant * Sami Bazzi '22, BayCare Medical Group - Practice Administrator, Anesthesia * Neel Meisuria '23, FHCP - Sr. Clinical Project ManagerEach of our alumni will discuss their unique experience from the program and how it has impacted their professional goals and career track in healthcare. Take advantage of this opportunity for live alumni Q&A. Hear first hand about their experience including professional benefits of the program, how to balance graduate school with a busy work/life schedule, as well as favorite memories from the program. [George Fulginiti](https://business.ucf.edu/person/george-fulginiti/), assistant director of recruiting, will moderate the session. To have a great networking experience, please plan to have your video/camera on during the session.Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/MBA040925 Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/MBA040925
- 12:00 PM1hRx for Success: MBA Alumni in HealthcareProspective students for the [Professional MBA](https://www.ucf.edu/degree/business-administration-mba/professional-mba/) and [Executive MBA](https://business.ucf.edu/degree/executive-mba/) program are invited to join this exclusive Alumni Panel Discussion featuring accomplished MBA graduates in the healthcare industry. This virtual session offered via Zoom will include three alumni from our PMBA and EMBA Program.* Mena Zakhari '21, Orlando Health - Financial Consultant * Sami Bazzi '22, BayCare Medical Group - Practice Administrator, Anesthesia * Neel Meisuria '23, FHCP - Sr. Clinical Project ManagerEach of our alumni will discuss their unique experience from the program and how it has impacted their professional goals and career track in healthcare. Take advantage of this opportunity for live alumni Q&A. Hear first hand about their experience including professional benefits of the program, how to balance graduate school with a busy work/life schedule, as well as favorite memories from the program. [George Fulginiti](https://business.ucf.edu/person/george-fulginiti/), assistant director of recruiting, will moderate the session. To have a great networking experience, please plan to have your video/camera on during the session.Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/MBA040925 Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/MBA040925
- 12:00 PM2hSelf-Care is in the AirJoin us for an event filled with relaxing activities, tips on self-care, and creating a positive vibe all around - self-care hosted by the ConeXiones team. Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/self-care-is-in-the-air-tickets-1105476753729?aff=oddtdtcreator
- 12:00 PM2hSelf-Care is in the AirJoin us for an event filled with relaxing activities, tips on self-care, and creating a positive vibe all around - self-care hosted by the ConeXiones team. Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/self-care-is-in-the-air-tickets-1105476753729?aff=oddtdtcreator
- 1:00 PM1h 30mUCF/SSC Concurrent Virtual Information Session, BSN degree (via Zoom)This information session will only cover the SSC/UCF Concurrent ASN to BSN Program. This information session is designed to help nursing-pending students understand the process and steps for applying to UCF's limited-access Concurrent ASN to BSN program.In this interactive information session, ask questions and find out what you need to know to successfully prepare your ASN and BSN program applications at both institutions. Attendees will also learn about unique application requirements to practice and learn in clinical sites, prerequisite courses and grade requirements, and other helpful information.This information session is open to anyone interested in applying to the [SSC/UCF Concurrent ASN to BSN program](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/ssc-ucf-bsn/). Attendance is not required of applicants, but is encouraged. Attendees should plan to stay for the entire presentation. Thank you and we look forward to chatting with you.\---[BSN program options at UCF](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/):* [Traditional BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/traditional-bsn/) is offered at three UCF campuses: Cocoa, Daytona Beach and Orlando * [Second Degree BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/second-degree-bsn/) is only offered at UCF Orlando and is designed for students who have a bachelor's degree or higher in a non-nursing discipline * [Concurrent ASN to BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/#bsn) is offered at UCF Altamonte Springs (SSC) and UCF Valencia West with on-campus classes and then transitions online the last 1-2 semesters after passing the NCLEX-RN * [Florida College System Concurrent ASN to BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/online-fcs-bsn/) is offered online to students who have completed their first semester of an ASN program at any Florida College System program * [RN to BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/online-rn-bsn/) is offered online for licensed RNs who aim to advance their education with a BSN degree*Students who attempt to join the session 10 minutes after the start time will not be admitted.PLEASE USE VIRTUAL LINK TO REGISTER FOR EVENTAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/WdXlywOLQdiSKKZCTTCFOg
- 1:00 PM1h 30mUCF/SSC Concurrent Virtual Information Session, BSN degree (via Zoom)This information session will only cover the SSC/UCF Concurrent ASN to BSN Program. This information session is designed to help nursing-pending students understand the process and steps for applying to UCF's limited-access Concurrent ASN to BSN program.In this interactive information session, ask questions and find out what you need to know to successfully prepare your ASN and BSN program applications at both institutions. Attendees will also learn about unique application requirements to practice and learn in clinical sites, prerequisite courses and grade requirements, and other helpful information.This information session is open to anyone interested in applying to the [SSC/UCF Concurrent ASN to BSN program](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/ssc-ucf-bsn/). Attendance is not required of applicants, but is encouraged. Attendees should plan to stay for the entire presentation. Thank you and we look forward to chatting with you.\---[BSN program options at UCF](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/):* [Traditional BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/traditional-bsn/) is offered at three UCF campuses: Cocoa, Daytona Beach and Orlando * [Second Degree BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/second-degree-bsn/) is only offered at UCF Orlando and is designed for students who have a bachelor's degree or higher in a non-nursing discipline * [Concurrent ASN to BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/#bsn) is offered at UCF Altamonte Springs (SSC) and UCF Valencia West with on-campus classes and then transitions online the last 1-2 semesters after passing the NCLEX-RN * [Florida College System Concurrent ASN to BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/online-fcs-bsn/) is offered online to students who have completed their first semester of an ASN program at any Florida College System program * [RN to BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/online-rn-bsn/) is offered online for licensed RNs who aim to advance their education with a BSN degree*Students who attempt to join the session 10 minutes after the start time will not be admitted.PLEASE USE VIRTUAL LINK TO REGISTER FOR EVENTAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/WdXlywOLQdiSKKZCTTCFOg
- 1:00 PM1h 30mYou can be a U-LEADer tooJoin us to learn more about UCF's U-LEAD program in the LEAD Scholars Academy. Transfer students with a 3.0 GPA and at least 30 credit hours are eligible to join the program, where they can take 0 or 1-credit-hour leadership courses and learn strategies and skills for effective leadership. There are additional benefits, such as professional development, priority registration, and a $200 stipend for each term you are in the program. Learn about our different kinds of leadership and how you can be a part of this unique co-curricular program.Virtual Location URL: https://go.ucf.edu/4g97lId Registration Link: https://go.ucf.edu/4g97lId
- 1:00 PM1h 30mYou can be a U-LEADer tooJoin us to learn more about UCF's U-LEAD program in the LEAD Scholars Academy. Transfer students with a 3.0 GPA and at least 30 credit hours are eligible to join the program, where they can take 0 or 1-credit-hour leadership courses and learn strategies and skills for effective leadership. There are additional benefits, such as professional development, priority registration, and a $200 stipend for each term you are in the program. Learn about our different kinds of leadership and how you can be a part of this unique co-curricular program.Virtual Location URL: https://go.ucf.edu/4g97lId Registration Link: https://go.ucf.edu/4g97lId
- 1:30 PM1hBuilding ResiliencyThis workshop will provide an overview on the definition of resiliency, how life factors can boost resiliency, and 10 ways to build personal resiliency.This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop (WOW) series! [Learn about CAPS and other workshops.](https://caps.sswb.ucf.edu/)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf-hipaa.zoom.us/j/97245375228
- 1:30 PM1hBuilding ResiliencyThis workshop will provide an overview on the definition of resiliency, how life factors can boost resiliency, and 10 ways to build personal resiliency.This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop (WOW) series! [Learn about CAPS and other workshops.](https://caps.sswb.ucf.edu/)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf-hipaa.zoom.us/j/97245375228
- 2:00 PM1hMap Your Career PathsYou can expect to explore and identify your career opportunities while learning to develop parallel plans for different career journeys. Be prepared to get creative and create your own personalized career mind map. Register to attend in person or get the zoom link to attend virtually on [Handshake](https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1650718).Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1650719 Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1650718 Registration Info: Register to attend in person or get the zoom link to attend virtually on Handshake
- 2:00 PM1hMap Your Career PathsYou can expect to explore and identify your career opportunities while learning to develop parallel plans for different career journeys. Be prepared to get creative and create your own personalized career mind map. Register to attend in person or get the zoom link to attend virtually on [Handshake](https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1650718).Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1650719 Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1650718 Registration Info: Register to attend in person or get the zoom link to attend virtually on Handshake
- 2:00 PM1hMathematical Biology Seminar by Christen Fleming, Ph.D.[Mathematics Biology Seminar](https://sciences.ucf.edu/math/mathbio/mathematical-biology-seminar/) 2-3 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2025 MSB 318Speaker: [Christen Fleming, Ph.D.](https://sciences.ucf.edu/biology/person/christen-fleming/) Department of Biology University of Central FloridaTitle: Resource selection and habitat suitability in animal movement and species distributionAbstract: There is currently a divide between mathematical and applied models of animal movement in the context of spatial covariates, where individuals move in a way to select resources and avoid risks. Whereas mathematical biologists tend to consider animal movement as advection-diffusion equations, applied ecologists tend to consider animal movement in a discrete choice framework. While advection diffusion-equations provide continuous-time mathematical descriptions of movement, they generally require unrealistic assumptions regarding the continuity of spatial covariates. On the other hand, while discrete choice models can be easily fit to data, their discrete-time structure limits inferential capabilities. This seminar will explore integrating these approaches to enhance our understanding of resource selection and habitat suitability. By constructing continuous-time models of resource selection, we aim to develop a comprehensive framework that can accurately predict resource utilization patterns and inform conservation and management strategies.
- 2:00 PM1hMathematical Biology Seminar by Christen Fleming, Ph.D.[Mathematics Biology Seminar](https://sciences.ucf.edu/math/mathbio/mathematical-biology-seminar/) 2-3 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2025 MSB 318Speaker: [Christen Fleming, Ph.D.](https://sciences.ucf.edu/biology/person/christen-fleming/) Department of Biology University of Central FloridaTitle: Resource selection and habitat suitability in animal movement and species distributionAbstract: There is currently a divide between mathematical and applied models of animal movement in the context of spatial covariates, where individuals move in a way to select resources and avoid risks. Whereas mathematical biologists tend to consider animal movement as advection-diffusion equations, applied ecologists tend to consider animal movement in a discrete choice framework. While advection diffusion-equations provide continuous-time mathematical descriptions of movement, they generally require unrealistic assumptions regarding the continuity of spatial covariates. On the other hand, while discrete choice models can be easily fit to data, their discrete-time structure limits inferential capabilities. This seminar will explore integrating these approaches to enhance our understanding of resource selection and habitat suitability. By constructing continuous-time models of resource selection, we aim to develop a comprehensive framework that can accurately predict resource utilization patterns and inform conservation and management strategies.
- 2:00 PM2hPop-In to the Library for Popcorn Wednesdays!Beginning January 8, 2025, the DTC Library will be offering fresh popcorn on Wednesdays from 2pm to 4pm!Follow your nose and POP-in to the library at DPAC 265 to grab a fresh bag and learn about all the DTC Library has to offer.DTC Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00AM to 9:00PM and 8:00AM to 4:00PM on Fridays. The library is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
- 3:00 PM1hTapping Into Your HealingTapping using the Emotion Freedom Technique (EFT) is a simple process using the body's meridians to ground yourself. Tapping is a quick and powerful tool to help you release pain, stress and regulate the nervous system.This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop (WOW) series! [Learn about CAPS and other workshops.](https://caps.sswb.ucf.edu/)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf-hipaa.zoom.us/j/97245375228
- 3:00 PM1hTapping Into Your HealingTapping using the Emotion Freedom Technique (EFT) is a simple process using the body's meridians to ground yourself. Tapping is a quick and powerful tool to help you release pain, stress and regulate the nervous system.This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop (WOW) series! [Learn about CAPS and other workshops.](https://caps.sswb.ucf.edu/)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf-hipaa.zoom.us/j/97245375228
- 3:30 PM1h 30mCHDR Presents: Cyrus ZargarCyrus Zargar, Ph.D., the Department of Philosophy's Endowed Al-Ghazali Distinguished Professor in Islamic Studies, will present "Persian Sufi Poetry and Contemporary Cinema: The Gaze according to Majid Majidi." Majid Majidi's films capture contradictions in Iranian life: anonymity and identity; poverty and joy; and disability and extraordinary skill. To do so, Majidi draws from the classical Persian Sufi literary tradition. His focus on themes related to sight, as well as his neorealist style, centers the gaze as one of the most powerful themes in his work.
- 3:30 PM1h 30mCHDR Presents: Cyrus ZargarCyrus Zargar, Ph.D., the Department of Philosophy's Endowed Al-Ghazali Distinguished Professor in Islamic Studies, will present "Persian Sufi Poetry and Contemporary Cinema: The Gaze according to Majid Majidi." Majid Majidi's films capture contradictions in Iranian life: anonymity and identity; poverty and joy; and disability and extraordinary skill. To do so, Majidi draws from the classical Persian Sufi literary tradition. His focus on themes related to sight, as well as his neorealist style, centers the gaze as one of the most powerful themes in his work.
- 4:00 PM1hAccounting MSA - Virtual Grad Fair SeriesJoin us for our online information session for the Master's of Science in Accounting program. This session will provide detailed information about the program including curriculum, learning outcomes, schedule, application process and admission process. Q&A with Program Director, Elizabeth Altiero Poziemski, Ph.D., and Coordinator of Graduate Admissions, Meredith Smart.Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=8baecc61-b991-44d8-b51a-ca47c932b6b8 Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=8baecc61-b991-44d8-b51a-ca47c932b6b8
- 4:00 PM1hAccounting MSA - Virtual Grad Fair SeriesJoin us for our online information session for the Master's of Science in Accounting program. This session will provide detailed information about the program including curriculum, learning outcomes, schedule, application process and admission process. Q&A with Program Director, Elizabeth Altiero Poziemski, Ph.D., and Coordinator of Graduate Admissions, Meredith Smart.Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=8baecc61-b991-44d8-b51a-ca47c932b6b8 Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=8baecc61-b991-44d8-b51a-ca47c932b6b8
- 5:30 PM2hCommunity Knight with Wesley at UCFJoin us at 5:30 p.m. for a free dinner! Hang out with friends, play some games, and destress over some warm free food each Wednesday.Once a month, we will have an event night; past events have included karaoke, arts and crafting, bingo, etc. With these events you have the opportunity to win gift cards to local restaurants, further supporting the Orlando community!We are located by the Barnes & Noble on East Plaza.
- 5:30 PM2hCommunity Knight with Wesley at UCFJoin us at 5:30 p.m. for a free dinner! Hang out with friends, play some games, and destress over some warm free food each Wednesday.Once a month, we will have an event night; past events have included karaoke, arts and crafting, bingo, etc. With these events you have the opportunity to win gift cards to local restaurants, further supporting the Orlando community!We are located by the Barnes & Noble on East Plaza.
- 7:00 PM1hNarcotics AnonymousThis 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.
- 7:00 PM1hNarcotics AnonymousThis 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.
- 7:00 PM1h 30mThe Body's Voice: Luca Vullo & Mamma Angela Share Italy's Silent Language"The Body's Voice" is a fun and heartfelt show where Luca Vullo and his mother, Angela Gabriele, bring Italy's silent language to life. Often referred to as the "Ambassador of Italian gestures," Luca has over a decade of experience teaching masterclasses on this subject at more than 70 international universities. His unique expertise allows him to compare Italian gestures with those of other cultures and explore the potential for intercultural misunderstandings.This event is a part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025. Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/celebrates/ Registration Info: For more information.
- 7:00 PM1h 30mThe Body's Voice: Luca Vullo & Mamma Angela Share Italy's Silent Language"The Body's Voice" is a fun and heartfelt show where Luca Vullo and his mother, Angela Gabriele, bring Italy's silent language to life. Often referred to as the "Ambassador of Italian gestures," Luca has over a decade of experience teaching masterclasses on this subject at more than 70 international universities. His unique expertise allows him to compare Italian gestures with those of other cultures and explore the potential for intercultural misunderstandings.This event is a part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025. Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/celebrates/ Registration Info: For more information.
- 7:00 PM1h 30mThe Body's Voice: Luca Vullo Shares Italy's Silent Language"The Body's Voice" is a fun and heartfelt show where Luca Vullo brings Italy's silent language to life. Often referred to as the "Ambassador of Italian gestures," Luca has over a decade of experience teaching masterclasses on this subject at more than 70 international universities.Vullo's unique expertise allows him to compare Italian gestures with those of other cultures and explore the potential for intercultural misunderstandings.This authentic and touching performance highlights the power of non-verbal communication and emotions, emphasizing their significance for all human beings, transcending geographical, cultural, ethnic, and religious boundaries.This event is a part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025. Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/celebrates/ Registration Info: For more information.
- 7:00 PM1h 45mPegasus String Quartet: Transfigured NightPegasus String Quartet Returns to Dr. Phillips Center for the 4th Year!Join UCF's Pegasus String Quartet, under the direction of Ayako Yonetani, for an unforgettable evening of chamber music as the Pegasus String Quartet, UCF's premier graduate string ensemble, returns to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts for the fourth consecutive year.Program Highlights:In the first half, we'll present String Quartet No. 1 by Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos, known for his innovative fusion of traditional European forms with Brazilian folk elements. This will be followed by one of Mozart's most celebrated quartets, the String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, K. 465, commonly known as the "Dissonance" Quartet. Mozart's exploration of harmonic ambiguity and bold sonorities in this piece offers a fascinating contrast to Villa-Lobos' vibrant and dynamic style.The second half features a collaboration with two esteemed guest artists: David Bjella, UCF faculty member, and Tyler Pacheco, professor at Valencia College. Together, we will perform Verklarte Nacht ("Transfigured Night") by Arnold Schoenberg. Inspired by Richard Dehmel's poem of the same name, this lush, deeply expressive string sextet marks Schoenberg's early mastery before his development of the 12-tone technique. It's a tonal work rich in chromaticism, influenced by the German Romanticism of Brahms and Wagner, and characterized by its intricate harmonic language.Throughout the program, we explore a common theme: pushing boundaries. Each piece challenges traditional notions of tonality, rhythm, and style, offering fresh perspectives within the chamber music repertoire.This event is a part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025. Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/celebrates/ Registration Info: Purchase tickets here.
- 7:00 PM1h 45mPegasus String Quartet: Transfigured NightPegasus String Quartet Returns to Dr. Phillips Center for the 4th Year!Join UCF's Pegasus String Quartet, under the direction of Ayako Yonetani, for an unforgettable evening of chamber music as the Pegasus String Quartet, UCF's premier graduate string ensemble, returns to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts for the fourth consecutive year.Program Highlights:In the first half, we'll present String Quartet No. 1 by Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos, known for his innovative fusion of traditional European forms with Brazilian folk elements. This will be followed by one of Mozart's most celebrated quartets, the String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, K. 465, commonly known as the "Dissonance" Quartet. Mozart's exploration of harmonic ambiguity and bold sonorities in this piece offers a fascinating contrast to Villa-Lobos' vibrant and dynamic style.The second half features a collaboration with two esteemed guest artists: David Bjella, UCF faculty member, and Tyler Pacheco, professor at Valencia College. Together, we will perform Verklarte Nacht ("Transfigured Night") by Arnold Schoenberg. Inspired by Richard Dehmel's poem of the same name, this lush, deeply expressive string sextet marks Schoenberg's early mastery before his development of the 12-tone technique. It's a tonal work rich in chromaticism, influenced by the German Romanticism of Brahms and Wagner, and characterized by its intricate harmonic language.Throughout the program, we explore a common theme: pushing boundaries. Each piece challenges traditional notions of tonality, rhythm, and style, offering fresh perspectives within the chamber music repertoire.This event is a part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025. Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/celebrates/ Registration Info: Purchase tickets here.
- 7:00 PM1h 45mPegasus String Quartet: Transfigured NightPegasus String Quartet Returns to Dr. Phillips Center for the 4th Year!Join UCF's Pegasus String Quartet, under the direction of Ayako Yonetani, for an unforgettable evening of chamber music as the Pegasus String Quartet, UCF's premier graduate string ensemble, returns to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts for the fourth consecutive year.Program Highlights:In the first half, we'll present String Quartet No. 1 by Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos, known for his innovative fusion of traditional European forms with Brazilian folk elements. This will be followed by one of Mozart's most celebrated quartets, the String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, K. 465, commonly known as the "Dissonance" Quartet. Mozart's exploration of harmonic ambiguity and bold sonorities in this piece offers a fascinating contrast to Villa-Lobos' vibrant and dynamic style.The second half features a collaboration with two esteemed guest artists: David Bjella, UCF faculty member, and Tyler Pacheco, professor at Valencia College. Together, we will perform Verklarte Nacht ("Transfigured Night") by Arnold Schoenberg. Inspired by Richard Dehmel's poem of the same name, this lush, deeply expressive string sextet marks Schoenberg's early mastery before his development of the 12-tone technique. It's a tonal work rich in chromaticism, influenced by the German Romanticism of Brahms and Wagner, and characterized by its intricate harmonic language.Throughout the program, we explore a common theme: pushing boundaries. Each piece challenges traditional notions of tonality, rhythm, and style, offering fresh perspectives within the chamber music repertoire.This event is a part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025. Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/celebrates/ Registration Info: Purchase tickets here.
- 7:30 PM2hWind Ensemble & Symphonic Bands: Premieres and CollaborationsThe University of Central Florida's top two auditioned ensembles, the UCF Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, present an evening of firsts, including the premieres of important and impactful works and collaborations with guest artists and ensembles. The program includes the consortium premiere of a new concerto for trumpet and symphonic band, by Juan Vasquez, featuring UCF Associate Professor of Trumpet Jesse Cook, Ph.D., and the world premieres of "D[RAM]EDY" for solo piano and wind ensemble, written by faculty composer, Alexander Burtzos and featuring world-renowned solo artist, Jenny Lin, and also of a new setting of Leonard Bernstein's monumental "Chichester Psalms" for orchestral winds, percussion, mixed choir, and soloists, with the UCF choirs performing alongside our wind ensemble.This event is a part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025. Registration Link: http://Arts.ucf.edu/celebrates Registration Info: https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2025/ucf-premieres-and-collaborations/
- 7:30 PM2hWind Ensemble & Symphonic Bands: Premieres and CollaborationsThe University of Central Florida's top two auditioned ensembles, the UCF Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, present an evening of firsts, including the premieres of important and impactful works and collaborations with guest artists and ensembles. The program includes the consortium premiere of a new concerto for trumpet and symphonic band, by Juan Vasquez, featuring UCF Associate Professor of Trumpet Jesse Cook, Ph.D., and the world premieres of "D[RAM]EDY" for solo piano and wind ensemble, written by faculty composer, Alexander Burtzos and featuring world-renowned solo artist, Jenny Lin, and also of a new setting of Leonard Bernstein's monumental "Chichester Psalms" for orchestral winds, percussion, mixed choir, and soloists, with the UCF choirs performing alongside our wind ensemble.This event is a part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025. Registration Link: http://Arts.ucf.edu/celebrates Registration Info: https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2025/ucf-premieres-and-collaborations/
- 7:30 PM2hWind Ensemble & Symphonic Bands: Premieres and CollaborationsThe University of Central Florida's top two auditioned ensembles, the UCF Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, present an evening of firsts, including the premieres of important and impactful works and collaborations with guest artists and ensembles. The program includes the consortium premiere of a new Concerto for Trumpet and Symphonic Band, by Juan Vasquez, featuring UCF Associate Professor of Trumpet, Dr. Jesse Cook, and the world premieres of "D[RAM]EDY" for solo piano and wind ensemble, written by faculty composer, Alexander Burtzos and featuring world-renowned solo artist, Jenny Lin, and also of a new setting of Leonard Bernstein's monumental "Chichester Psalms" for orchestral winds, percussion, mixed choir, and soloists, with the UCF choirs performing alongside our Wind Ensemble.This event is a part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025. Registration Link: http://Arts.ucf.edu/celebrates Registration Info: https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2025/ucf-premieres-and-collaborations/