Early writing is a critical part of emergent literacy, yet early childhood education often emphasizes transcription skills such as handwriting mechanics and spelling rather than meaning-making aspects of writing, such as composition. During this presentation, Dr. Margaret Quinn will focus on strategies for supporting and assessing young children's writing, specifically composing skills, highlighting the importance of fostering these skills at an early age. By providing meaningful writing opportunities, like those explored in this presentation, teachers can elevate children's writing abilities, build motivation and interest, and lay essential foundations for later literacy development. Attendees will gain insights into practical approaches that encourage children to write and foster a positive writing environment in the classroom.[Margaret F. Quinn](https://directory.education.tamu.edu/view/1770) is an associate professor at Texas A&M University, College of Education and Human Development, in the department of Teaching, Learning and Culture.*This event was originally scheduled for Sept. 26. It has been rescheduled due to Hurricane Helene.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqcOmhrj0pGt25ewmuyRj09i--JaqY1E75 Registration Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqcOmhrj0pGt25ewmuyRj09i--JaqY1E75 Registration Info: Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Our SVAD advising team will provide an overview of the programs offered in UCF's School of Visual Arts and Design (SVAD) during this virtual information session. A short Q&A session will follow the presentation. For more information about the programs offered at SVAD, visit: [svad.cah.ucf.edu](http://svad.cah.ucf.edu/).Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJElfuivrzwiH9xQzBgHxXgmZuljPrKNUqnD#/registration Registration Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJElfuivrzwiH9xQzBgHxXgmZuljPrKNUqnD#/registration

Title: Optical Thermodynamics on Nonlinear Multimode Systems Abstract: We provide an overview of recent developments in the field of optical thermodynamics of nonlinear multimode systems. Speaker bio: Demetri Christodoulides is an Endowed Chair Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Southern California. He received his Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University in 1986. After earning his doctorate degree, he joined Bellcore as a postdoctoral research fellow and was a faculty member in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Lehigh University from 1988 to 2002. Between 2002 and 2022 he was a Pegasus Professor and the Cobb Family Endowed Chair at CREOL, the College of Optics and Photonics at the University of Central Florida. He has served as an associate editor for the IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics and JOSA B. He is a Fellow of APS and Optica. He is the recipient of the Optica's 2011 R.W. Wood Prize and 2018 Max Born Award, and of the 2023 Arthur L. Schawlow Prize in Laser Science of APS.

Knightro's Winter Reading ChallengeDec. 7, 2024 - Jan. 12, 2025Join us for a winter reading challenge great for all ages!Track your page count (or book count for Little Knights) throughout the month, and when you've completed the challenge, you can submit the completion form to be entered for a chance to win a prize!Questions? Contact us at [Knights@ucfalumni.com](mailto:Knights@ucfalumni.com).Virtual Location URL: https://foundation.ucf.edu/winterreadingchallenge Registration Link: https://foundation.ucf.edu/winterreadingchallenge

Join us as we celebrate and recognize our graduating military students. Each participating military student will receive a stole they can wear during their commencement ceremony so they can be recognized for their service to our great nation.

The Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute invites you to join Project FOCUS, a series of 10 coaching sessions designed to enhance the academic performance of individuals experiencing school-related challenges such as organization, planning and memory. Participants receive personalized assessments and in-person coaching sessions facilitated by trained coaches on UCF's main campus. Coaching sessions are available during the summer and fall terms of 2024 and the registration cost is $300. Secure your spot today. Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/project-focus-weekly-personalized-sessions-summerfall-2024-registration-932647091557