If you're thinking of starting a business, it's important to take the right steps. This two-and-a-half-hour virtual webinar will give you an overview of what to know, important actions to take, and best practices on how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success.Learn about the journey from pre-venture to start-up to opening your business as this training covers:* Business legal entity selection, * Registration and licensing, * Market research and planning, * Financial planning and sources of capital, * and more…Register today!Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/how-to-start-your-business-5a1eVO9qYEv Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/how-to-start-your-business-5a1eVO9qYEv

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/).

Join us to explore agentic artificial intelligence (AI) as a cultural technology and view its transformative ( and some might say ominous) potential for digital humanities research and practice.We'll examine:* Distinctions between agentic AI and generative AI * Uses of agents and subagents with Perplexity. AI's Comet and Claude Code * Practical research and digital making applications -- and implications for our collective laborThis session is open to all faculty and students, and is sponsored by Texts & Technology and the Center for Humanities and Digital Research.

Did you choose a humanities degree because you loved learning about the world, exploring ideas and diving deep into history and culture?Now, how do those passions translate into a fulfilling career? Join Ashley Rivera Mercado, president of Mujeres in Marketing, as she shares her journey of leveraging her humanities background to thrive in tech, marketing and entrepreneurship.Discover the hidden power of your critical thinking, communication and community awareness skills, and how to apply them to any industry you choose. Ashley will provide actionable strategies and inspiring insights to help you navigate your career path and achieve your goals, even if they may not align exactly with what you studied in school. Registration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/hbiaDbZujcUuP99sqMceGz/Breaking-Boundaries%253A-How-Humanities-Fuel-Success-in-Diverse-Careers

Many of us have tried Generative AI (GenAI) like ChatGPT before, but what about using it in your "day job" at UCF? Where are the areas where GenAI can make us faster and more productive? We'll briefly review what GenAI is and how it works, then address its advantages and weaknesses. We will also touch on effective prompt engineering before turning to possible productivity gains.Outcomes - participants will be able to:Explain low large-language models of AI work, what their advantages are, and what their weaknesses are Log in to the only "Safe" AI at UCF (copilot) Learn basic prompt engineering techniques List when to use AI (and when not to) Apply AI tools to make their everyday jobs faster, easier, better Explain how "co-creating" with AI works and which tasks are better left to humans.Virtual Location URL: Zoom link will be sent to those who register. Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/15972$2634/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld Registration Info: Register in Workday. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.

Ready to conquer the MCAT with confidence and maybe even a smile? This workshop, led by Petros Minasi, vice president of test prep and tutoring at Mappd, is designed to help you tackle the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) with ease and success. This session will cover everything from understanding the test format and key content areas to developing effective study strategies and test-taking tips. You'll learn how to manage your time, reduce test anxiety and approach each section with a winning mindset. Let's face the MCAT head-on!Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1762205/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1762205/share_preview Registration Info: Please RSVP on Handshake.