Do you have an idea for solving a problem and making an impact? UCF's Ideas Tournament invites all students from every college, major, and level to share their interests, ideas, and aspirations for a chance to win $5,000 in cash prizes. This in an online video-submission competition and contestants will get feedback from expert judges on their proposals. We've made creating a video pitch easy (see step-by-step instructions below) and participates can choose whether to be visible, use voiceovers, or a mixture of both.Whether your idea solves a social challenge, introduces a new product, or reimagines technology, this is your opportunity to take your first step as a creator, innovator, entrepreneur, and leader. Mark Your Calendar* Sept. 8 - Applications Open * Sept. 17 and 23 - Info Sessions @ 3PM, UCF Blackstone LaunchPad * Sept. 29 - Application Deadline (11:59 PM) * Oct. 6 - Winners AnnouncedVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/4FVxQizyDgwQyrivArYmvv/UCF-Ideas-Tournament---2025 Registration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/4FVxQizyDgwQyrivArYmvv/UCF-Ideas-Tournament---2025

This is a 6-week Small Group Training designed to teach the basics of calisthenics. Perfect for beginners, this class will help you master foundational movements, improve technique, and help you grow in your fitness journey. The Small Group Training cost is $50. Training will take place September 8th-October 15th and will be Monday's and Wednesday's, 8AM-9AM. Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=ffd399a0-256c-4b79-964c-6279618efceb Registration Info: Registration opens August 25th and closes September 3rd.

The ACE Personal Training course is a 8-week course that consists of lectures and in-person labs, where you are provided an opportunity to receive hands-on personal training experience. This course is great for anyone interested in becoming a certified personal trainer or wanting to learn more about exercise programming. The course is $320.00, including the materials (textbook, online module access, practice exam, and Personal Training Exam enrollment).American Council on Exercise (ACE) certifications are well-recognized throughout the United States and the world as providing comprehensive knowledge. The ACE-CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) certification teaches you how to evaluate a client's current fitness and build a program around them.The course takes place Mondays and Wednesdays @ 3-5 PM, September 8th - October 29th. Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=1b168974-f12f-441a-a8d6-3ee6ca76eac4 Registration Info: Registration opens August 25th and closes September 3rd.

Join us in the Pegasus Ballroom at the UCF Student Union for an engaging open-house event designed for anyone considering graduate studies. Whether you're interested in a doctoral, master's, specialist, or certificate program, this free event offers a rare opportunity to connect one-on-one with faculty and staff from over 200 graduate programs. Discover your options, ask questions, and get the insights you need -- all in one evening. Take the next step toward your graduate journey at UCF. Your future starts here! Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/gradfair25 Registration Info: Register Today!

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.

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