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- All dayE-Board / Member Recruitment For Photography ClubUCF Photography Club: Capture the Moment, Lead the FutureGreetings, fellow Knights!Are you passionate about photography? Do you have a keen eye for capturing moments that tell a story? If so, the UCF Photography Club is the perfect place for you to nurture your skills, connect with like-minded individuals and contribute to a vibrant community of photographers.About UsThe UCF Photography Club is a thriving community where students come together to explore the art and science of photography. We are a group of enthusiastic photographers, ranging from beginners to professionals, united by our love for capturing the world through a lens. Our club offers a platform to learn, create, and showcase your work, fostering a nurturing environment where members can grow both personally and professionally.Opening Doors to New E-Board MembersAs we gear up for an exciting new year, we are opening our doors to welcome new e-board members who are eager to lead and innovate. Being a part of the e-board is not just about holding a position; it's about being a vital part of a community that inspires and nurtures creativity. As an e-board member, you will have the opportunity to:1. Lead and Inspire: Shape the direction of the club and inspire members to reach new heights. 2. Organize Events: Plan and execute exciting events, workshops, and exhibitions that foster learning and collaboration. 3. Network and Collaborate: Connect with industry professionals and alumni, creating opportunities for mentorship and collaboration. 4. Develop Skills: Enhance your leadership, organizational, and communication skills, preparing you for a successful career in any field.Join Us and Make a DifferenceWhether you aspire to be an e-board member or a general member, your presence would be a valuable addition to our club. By joining us, you will be immersing yourself in a community where you can:* Learn and Grow: Participate in workshops and seminars to hone your photography skills. * Showcase Your Talent: Get opportunities to display your work in exhibitions and online platforms. * Connect and Belong: Meet fellow photography enthusiasts, make new friends, and be a part of a supportive network.Take the LeapWe invite you to take the leap and join the UCF Photography Club. Together, we can capture the beauty of life, one frame at a time, and lead the club into a year filled with creativity, innovation and camaraderie. Your perspective could be the fresh lens that helps us see the world in a new light.Join us today and be a part of a community where your passion meets purpose. Let's create, connect and lead together for a picture-perfect year ahead!Virtual Location URL: https://beacons.ai/ucfphotoclub Registration Link: https://beacons.ai/ucfphotoclub Registration Info: Please use the beacon link to either apply as a e-board member, or follow us on Instagram and Discord.
- All dayE-Board / Member Recruitment For Photography ClubUCF Photography Club: Capture the Moment, Lead the FutureGreetings, fellow Knights!Are you passionate about photography? Do you have a keen eye for capturing moments that tell a story? If so, the UCF Photography Club is the perfect place for you to nurture your skills, connect with like-minded individuals and contribute to a vibrant community of photographers.About UsThe UCF Photography Club is a thriving community where students come together to explore the art and science of photography. We are a group of enthusiastic photographers, ranging from beginners to professionals, united by our love for capturing the world through a lens. Our club offers a platform to learn, create, and showcase your work, fostering a nurturing environment where members can grow both personally and professionally.Opening Doors to New E-Board MembersAs we gear up for an exciting new year, we are opening our doors to welcome new e-board members who are eager to lead and innovate. Being a part of the e-board is not just about holding a position; it's about being a vital part of a community that inspires and nurtures creativity. As an e-board member, you will have the opportunity to:1. Lead and Inspire: Shape the direction of the club and inspire members to reach new heights. 2. Organize Events: Plan and execute exciting events, workshops, and exhibitions that foster learning and collaboration. 3. Network and Collaborate: Connect with industry professionals and alumni, creating opportunities for mentorship and collaboration. 4. Develop Skills: Enhance your leadership, organizational, and communication skills, preparing you for a successful career in any field.Join Us and Make a DifferenceWhether you aspire to be an e-board member or a general member, your presence would be a valuable addition to our club. By joining us, you will be immersing yourself in a community where you can:* Learn and Grow: Participate in workshops and seminars to hone your photography skills. * Showcase Your Talent: Get opportunities to display your work in exhibitions and online platforms. * Connect and Belong: Meet fellow photography enthusiasts, make new friends, and be a part of a supportive network.Take the LeapWe invite you to take the leap and join the UCF Photography Club. Together, we can capture the beauty of life, one frame at a time, and lead the club into a year filled with creativity, innovation and camaraderie. Your perspective could be the fresh lens that helps us see the world in a new light.Join us today and be a part of a community where your passion meets purpose. Let's create, connect and lead together for a picture-perfect year ahead!Virtual Location URL: https://beacons.ai/ucfphotoclub Registration Link: https://beacons.ai/ucfphotoclub Registration Info: Please use the beacon link to either apply as a e-board member, or follow us on Instagram and Discord.
- All dayCall for Artists - Pathways 2024: The Carlos Malamud PrizeThe Rollins Museum of Art and the UCF Art Gallery invite submissions for Pathways 2024: The Carlos Malamud Prize. Pathways is a biennial, juried art competition and exhibition for emerging professional artists living in Florida. This edition will consist of a juried selection process resulting in a Summer 2024 group exhibition for the competition's finalists. All exhibited artists will receive support and networking through a series of events and direct engagement with curators, museum and gallery professionals, faculty and community to expand their connections in the art community. Participating artists will arrive at Pathways: The Carlos Malamud Prize from a variety of places within the state of Florida, with diverse professional experience, and have dynamic creative research and practice.Deadline: Eligible artists are invited to apply for Pathways: The Carlos Malamud Prize 2024 through Submittable by October 29, 2023. [Submit Artwork Here](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funiversityofcentralflorida.submittable.com%2Fsubmit%2F2ed7213c-0c33-4c9a-b137-1fb5882ed9d8%2Fcall-for-artists-pathways-2024-carlos-malamud-prize&data=05%7C01%7CHannah.Estes%40ucf.edu%7Cd9c07cc96926477e8c8408dbb3c7bad6%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638301442676578682%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ONJugK%2FyuvnFHs%2BnIlnmvowAXyzn6kn6dz71enFl9L0%3D&reserved=0).The Pathways 2024: The Carlos Malamud Prize winner will:* Be awarded a $10,000 cash prize. * Receive a solo exhibition at the UCF Art Gallery in Fall 2025. * Receive a consulting session with a financial advisor to discuss the financial aspects of a sustainable art practice. * Commit to being a juror for the following edition of the exhibition and a mentor for the next cohort of exhibiting artists.This sustained engagement overtime makes Pathways: The Carlos Malamud Prize unique and transformative among other art competitions.Eligibility:The exhibition and competition is open to all emerging artists (age 18 or older) who are residents of Florida and NOT currently enrolled as an undergraduate student. We are defining an emerging artist as one who has never had a solo exhibition in a gallery, arts center, or museum (solo BFA or MFA exhibitions at a college or university are acceptable). All work must be original, completed within the last two years, and not previously exhibited at any of the participating venues.Additional details and information can be found on the [UCF Art Gallery website](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/event/call-for-artists-pathways-2024/). Please reach out to gallery@ucf.edu with any questions.Virtual Location URL: https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/event/call-for-artists-pathways-2024/
- 10:00 AM1h 30mWebinar Feminine Post-Memories: Contexts and VoicesHear from keynote speakers from the Modern Languages & Literatures and English departments at UCF.Virtual Location URL: https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/j/85373616831?pwd=dUkyZm5mSE1CVUFlbU55ZEMyd2JQZz09
- 10:00 AM1h 30mWebinar Feminine Post-Memories: Contexts and VoicesHear from keynote speakers from the Modern Languages & Literatures and English departments at UCF.Virtual Location URL: https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/j/85373616831?pwd=dUkyZm5mSE1CVUFlbU55ZEMyd2JQZz09
- 10:00 AM8hCovering Carbon ExhibitionCovering Carbon is an exhibition by Kathleen Thum that explores the complex relationship between humans and fossil fuels. The series of drawings and cut-paper wall installations presented in the exhibition examine the physical, material qualities of coal and oil, aiming to raise awareness of our disconnection and dependence on these resources. Through different visual and conceptual approaches, the exhibition highlights the power and impact of fossil fuels on our contemporary existence, while also acknowledging their hidden and mysterious nature, controlled by the industry.The artworks in the exhibition offer a multi-sensory experience that engages the viewer in a critical reflection of our relationship with fossil fuels. The large-scale cut-paper installations explore the vastness of the petroleum infrastructure, evoking the physical and emotional experience of the petroleum landscape. Meanwhile, the series of charcoal drawings captures the materiality and darkness of coal's impact on our environment, urging us to confront the environmental cost of our dependence on this resource. Overall, Covering Carbon invites us to think more deeply about our connection to fossil fuels and the ways in which we can use art to inspire change and address the challenges of the current climate crisis. Artist StatementMy artwork revolves around the subject of fossil fuels. I use different visual and conceptual approaches to examine the infrastructure created by the fossil fuel industries and to explore the physical, material qualities of coal and oil. Through my work, I aim to heighten an awareness of our disconnection and dependence on fossil fuels. Oil and coal are an integral part of our contemporary existence, yet remain mysterious and unknown substances, contained and controlled by the industry. Overall, my work aims to raise awareness and spark conversations about our relationship with energy and the environment. Please join us for the opening reception on Thursday, August 24 from 5-7 p.m. Register here: [bit.ly/CoveringCarbon](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/opening-reception-covering-carbon-tickets-648412428027).For more info about exhibition lectures and the digital catalog, visit: [cah.ucf.edu/gallery/](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/).___________________________________________________________________________Exhibition dates: August 24, 2023 - September 29, 2023 | [Opening Reception: Thursday, August 24 from 5-7 p.m.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/648412428027) | [Closing Reception & Artist Talk: Friday, September 29 from 5-7 p.m. (talk at 6 p.m.)](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/648449358487)Admission is FREE and open to the public. Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed on major holidays___________________________________________________________________________Parking: Free parking is available in Garage F next to the Addition Financial Arena. Parking lot H4 or Garage I requires the purchase of a $5 daily virtual visitor permit. Please note that visitors should park in green student spaces ONLY, as the $5 daily virtual permit does not cover red and blue spaces. Purchase a virtual permit here: [parking.ucf.edu/permits/visitor-permits/](parking.ucf.edu/permits/visitor-permits/). Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/covering-carbon-by-kathleen-thum/
- 11:00 AM1hCommunication Sciences and Disorders Clinic TourThis tour is for students interested in the master's program in Communication Sciences and Disorders. A tour will be provided of our various facilities. Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=1dae8fb0-2126-4762-9e3b-ed90e4924039 Registration Info: Please register at the link above.
- 11:00 AM1hCommunication Sciences and Disorders Clinic TourThis tour is for students interested in the master's program in Communication Sciences and Disorders. A tour will be provided of our various facilities. Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=1dae8fb0-2126-4762-9e3b-ed90e4924039 Registration Info: Please register at the link above.
- 11:00 AM1hMSE Distinguished Seminar Series: Metal NanowiresJoin the Department of Materials Science and Engineering as they welcome Harold Park from Boston University to the fall Distinguished Seminar Series. He will discuss "The Role of Surface Diffusion on the Mechanical Properties of Metal Nanowires."Abstract: Understanding the time-dependent deformation and failure mechanisms of metallic nanostructures such as nanowires is essential for characterizing their reliability, durability and life-cycle performance in device applications. An intriguing idea that has been proposed, but never validated, is that the strong temperature-dependence of the nucleation strength implies that pre-existing defects other than dislocations, such as surface self-diffusion of point defects, could serve as a precursor to the surface dislocation nucleation event itself. As such, a fundamental scientific question regarding the contributing factors to incipient dislocation nucleation, and thus the factors controlling or limiting the mechanical strength of metal nanostructures, remains unanswered: What is the role of surface diffusion in acting either as a precursor, or as a concurrent enabler of surface dislocation nucleation, and what is the atomistic mechanism by which surface diffusion contributes to the nucleation process, and thus controls the mechanical strength?Bio: Harold Park is a professor of mechanical engineering at Boston University. He received his mechanical engineering degrees from Northwestern University and was a postdoctoral researcher at Sandia Labs from 2004 to 2005.All UCF faculty and graduate students are welcome to attend.
- 11:00 AM1hMSE Distinguished Seminar Series: Metal NanowiresJoin the Department of Materials Science and Engineering as they welcome Harold Park from Boston University to the fall Distinguished Seminar Series. He will discuss "The Role of Surface Diffusion on the Mechanical Properties of Metal Nanowires."Abstract: Understanding the time-dependent deformation and failure mechanisms of metallic nanostructures such as nanowires is essential for characterizing their reliability, durability and life-cycle performance in device applications. An intriguing idea that has been proposed, but never validated, is that the strong temperature-dependence of the nucleation strength implies that pre-existing defects other than dislocations, such as surface self-diffusion of point defects, could serve as a precursor to the surface dislocation nucleation event itself. As such, a fundamental scientific question regarding the contributing factors to incipient dislocation nucleation, and thus the factors controlling or limiting the mechanical strength of metal nanostructures, remains unanswered: What is the role of surface diffusion in acting either as a precursor, or as a concurrent enabler of surface dislocation nucleation, and what is the atomistic mechanism by which surface diffusion contributes to the nucleation process, and thus controls the mechanical strength?Bio: Harold Park is a professor of mechanical engineering at Boston University. He received his mechanical engineering degrees from Northwestern University and was a postdoctoral researcher at Sandia Labs from 2004 to 2005.All UCF faculty and graduate students are welcome to attend.
- 11:00 AM5hBig 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/1416183 Registration Info: Save time — schedule your appointment now!
- 11:00 AM5hBig 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/1416183 Registration Info: Save time — schedule your appointment now!
- 12:00 PM1hCECS Virtual Faculty Research TalksThe UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science's Zoom-cast series is live-streamed every 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. 29, 2023 presenter lineup:* Carolina Cruz-Neira, Ph.D., and Dirk Reiners, Ph.D., Department of Computer Science: "Interactive and Immersive Visualization as a Tool for Knowledge Generation and Understanding" * Kevin Moran, Ph.D., Department of Computer Science: "Building Practical Automation for Software Engineers"See more details on the [Sept. 29 virtual faculty research talks flyer](https://www.cecs.ucf.edu/web/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sept-29-2023-virtual-faculty-research-talk-flyer-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 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. 29, 2023 presenter lineup:* Carolina Cruz-Neira, Ph.D., and Dirk Reiners, Ph.D., Department of Computer Science: "Interactive and Immersive Visualization as a Tool for Knowledge Generation and Understanding" * Kevin Moran, Ph.D., Department of Computer Science: "Building Practical Automation for Software Engineers"See more details on the [Sept. 29 virtual faculty research talks flyer](https://www.cecs.ucf.edu/web/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sept-29-2023-virtual-faculty-research-talk-flyer-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 PM3h 45mRoad to Big XIIJoin us for an outdoor cycle class to celebrate UCF football entering the Big 12!There will be four waves of classes, so come enjoy some fun in the sun! Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=12f12460-d8b9-47c5-94a5-f29d19e21114&semesterId=3a2a0ba0-1223-48e9-9bee-0e273da81705
- 12:00 PM3h 45mRoad to Big XIIJoin us for an outdoor cycle class to celebrate UCF football entering the Big 12!There will be four waves of classes, so come enjoy some fun in the sun! Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=12f12460-d8b9-47c5-94a5-f29d19e21114&semesterId=3a2a0ba0-1223-48e9-9bee-0e273da81705
- 1:00 PM1hCounselor Education Ph.D. Information SessionDo you wish to pursue a career as a counselor educator in higher education or serve as a supervisor in a school or agency? Join us for an information session led by our current doctoral students to learn about our Counselor Education Ph.D. program.Counselor educators prepare the next generation of professional counselors through their teaching, supervision and scholarly research. If you want to make a substantial difference in people's lives, consider a doctoral degree from this nationally ranked and nationally accredited program.Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/coedphd92923
- 1:00 PM1hCounselor Education Ph.D. Information SessionDo you wish to pursue a career as a counselor educator in higher education or serve as a supervisor in a school or agency? Join us for an information session led by our current doctoral students to learn about our Counselor Education Ph.D. program.Counselor educators prepare the next generation of professional counselors through their teaching, supervision and scholarly research. If you want to make a substantial difference in people's lives, consider a doctoral degree from this nationally ranked and nationally accredited program.Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/coedphd92923
- 1:30 PM1h 15mMAE Seminar Series: Inferring the Physics of Waves From DataJoin the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering for the next lecture in the MAE Seminar Series! This week, James Koch of the Pacific Northwest National Lab will discuss "Inferring the Physics of Waves from Data." All UCF faculty and graduate students are welcome to attend.
- 1:30 PM1h 15mMAE Seminar Series: Inferring the Physics of Waves From DataJoin the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering for the next lecture in the MAE Seminar Series! This week, James Koch of the Pacific Northwest National Lab will discuss "Inferring the Physics of Waves from Data." All UCF faculty and graduate students are welcome to attend.
- 1:30 PM1h 30mIntroduction to UCF's ARCC ClustersComputational research can analyze models and/or data to reach new conclusions in faster ways or more complex scenarios. UCF has a 4000+ core cluster for general-purpose computation for research across many fields of academic work, and a 21-node GPU cluster for specialized computation. This workshop will review capabilities of the UCF Advanced Research Computing Center in general, with a focus on the two clusters (known as Stokes and Newton). Storage system usage, job scheduling and account balancing, and job submission will be covered with an interactive hands-on session (if an attendee does not yet have an ARCC account, please be sure to request an account ahead of time via the ARCC website at [arcc.ist.ucf.edu](https://arcc.ist.ucf.edu/)).Presenter(s): Dr. Glenn Martin and Dr. Sean Mondesire, co-Directors, ARCC, UCFRegistration link:Research Computing and Data Workshops Series We are pleased to bring to the UCF Research community a series of workshops on scientific computing and research data management. These workshops are being jointly presented by [UCF Libraries](https://library.ucf.edu/), [UCF Graduate and Research IT](mailto:ResearchIT@ucf.edu), and [UCF Advanced Research Computing Center (ARCC)](https://arcc.ist.ucf.edu/), and will feature some guest speakers from the broader research community. This series also includes Software and Data Carpentries workshops ([http://carpentries.org](http://carpentries.org/)) which have been made possible through the sponsorship of Office of Research.Upcoming Workshops For the complete line-up of upcoming Research Computing and Data Workshops, please visit: .Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eRNqkhRUxL7CRfM Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eRNqkhRUxL7CRfM
- 1:30 PM1h 30mIntroduction to UCF's ARCC ClustersComputational research can analyze models and/or data to reach new conclusions in faster ways or more complex scenarios. UCF has a 4000+ core cluster for general-purpose computation for research across many fields of academic work, and a 21-node GPU cluster for specialized computation. This workshop will review capabilities of the UCF Advanced Research Computing Center in general, with a focus on the two clusters (known as Stokes and Newton). Storage system usage, job scheduling and account balancing, and job submission will be covered with an interactive hands-on session (if an attendee does not yet have an ARCC account, please be sure to request an account ahead of time via the ARCC website at [arcc.ist.ucf.edu](https://arcc.ist.ucf.edu/)).Presenter(s): Dr. Glenn Martin and Dr. Sean Mondesire, co-Directors, ARCC, UCFRegistration link:Research Computing and Data Workshops Series We are pleased to bring to the UCF Research community a series of workshops on scientific computing and research data management. These workshops are being jointly presented by [UCF Libraries](https://library.ucf.edu/), [UCF Graduate and Research IT](mailto:ResearchIT@ucf.edu), and [UCF Advanced Research Computing Center (ARCC)](https://arcc.ist.ucf.edu/), and will feature some guest speakers from the broader research community. This series also includes Software and Data Carpentries workshops ([http://carpentries.org](http://carpentries.org/)) which have been made possible through the sponsorship of Office of Research.Upcoming Workshops For the complete line-up of upcoming Research Computing and Data Workshops, please visit: .Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eRNqkhRUxL7CRfM Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eRNqkhRUxL7CRfM
- 5:00 PM2hClosing Reception & Artist Talk: Covering Carbon by Kathleen ThumCovering Carbon by Kathleen Thum, an exhibition that explores the complex relationship between humans and fossil fuels. The series of drawings and cut-paper wall installations presented in the exhibition examine the physical, material qualities of coal and oil, aiming to raise awareness of our disconnection and dependence on these resources. Through different visual and conceptual approaches, the exhibition highlights the power and impact of fossil fuels on our contemporary existence, while also acknowledging their hidden and mysterious nature, controlled by the industry.The artworks in the exhibition offer a multi-sensory experience that engages the viewer in a critical reflection of our relationship with fossil fuels. The large-scale cut-paper installations explore the vastness of the petroleum infrastructure, evoking the physical and emotional experience of the petroleum landscape. Meanwhile, the series of charcoal drawings captures the materiality and darkness of coal's impact on our environment, urging us to confront the environmental cost of our dependence on this resource. Overall, Covering Carbon invites us to think more deeply about our connection to fossil fuels and the ways in which we can use art to inspire change and address the challenges of the current climate crisis.Please join us for the Closing Reception on Friday, September 29 from 5-7 p.m. with an Artist Talk by Kathleen Thum at 6 p.m. [Register here.](bit.ly/CoveringCarbon2)For more info about exhibition lectures and the digital catalog, visit: [cah.ucf.edu/gallery/](cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) ___________________________________________________________________________Exhibition dates: August 24, 2023 - September 29, 2023 | [Opening Reception: Thursday, August 24 from 5-7 p.m.](bit.ly/CoveringCarbon)Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed on major holidays Admission is FREE ___________________________________________________________________________The UCF Art Gallery at the University of Central Florida serves as a catalyst for visual art experiences and education, culture, and community engagement. Our mission is to encourage dialogue and engagement between students, faculty, members of the community, and artists by providing a framework for intellectual and creative inquiry. The gallery hosts exhibitions and programming that examine cultural and social contexts and support contemporary art practices.Free parking is available in Garage F next to the Addition Financial Arena. Parking lot H4 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. After 5:30 p.m., daily virtual visitor permits are allowed to park in faculty, staff, unreserved, or student spaces. Visitors can register their vehicle's license plate information into the online parking system. Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/648449358487 Registration Info: Admission is Free and open to the public
- 5:00 PM2hClosing Reception & Artist Talk: Covering Carbon by Kathleen ThumCovering Carbon by Kathleen Thum, an exhibition that explores the complex relationship between humans and fossil fuels. The series of drawings and cut-paper wall installations presented in the exhibition examine the physical, material qualities of coal and oil, aiming to raise awareness of our disconnection and dependence on these resources. Through different visual and conceptual approaches, the exhibition highlights the power and impact of fossil fuels on our contemporary existence, while also acknowledging their hidden and mysterious nature, controlled by the industry.The artworks in the exhibition offer a multi-sensory experience that engages the viewer in a critical reflection of our relationship with fossil fuels. The large-scale cut-paper installations explore the vastness of the petroleum infrastructure, evoking the physical and emotional experience of the petroleum landscape. Meanwhile, the series of charcoal drawings captures the materiality and darkness of coal's impact on our environment, urging us to confront the environmental cost of our dependence on this resource. Overall, Covering Carbon invites us to think more deeply about our connection to fossil fuels and the ways in which we can use art to inspire change and address the challenges of the current climate crisis.Please join us for the Closing Reception on Friday, September 29 from 5-7 p.m. with an Artist Talk by Kathleen Thum at 6 p.m. [Register here.](bit.ly/CoveringCarbon2)For more info about exhibition lectures and the digital catalog, visit: [cah.ucf.edu/gallery/](cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) ___________________________________________________________________________Exhibition dates: August 24, 2023 - September 29, 2023 | [Opening Reception: Thursday, August 24 from 5-7 p.m.](bit.ly/CoveringCarbon)Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed on major holidays Admission is FREE ___________________________________________________________________________The UCF Art Gallery at the University of Central Florida serves as a catalyst for visual art experiences and education, culture, and community engagement. Our mission is to encourage dialogue and engagement between students, faculty, members of the community, and artists by providing a framework for intellectual and creative inquiry. The gallery hosts exhibitions and programming that examine cultural and social contexts and support contemporary art practices.Free parking is available in Garage F next to the Addition Financial Arena. Parking lot H4 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. After 5:30 p.m., daily virtual visitor permits are allowed to park in faculty, staff, unreserved, or student spaces. Visitors can register their vehicle's license plate information into the online parking system. Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/648449358487 Registration Info: Admission is Free and open to the public
- 5:00 PM2hCovering Carbon ExhibitionCovering Carbon is an exhibition by Kathleen Thum that explores the complex relationship between humans and fossil fuels. The series of drawings and cut-paper wall installations presented in the exhibition examine the physical, material qualities of coal and oil, aiming to raise awareness of our disconnection and dependence on these resources. Through different visual and conceptual approaches, the exhibition highlights the power and impact of fossil fuels on our contemporary existence, while also acknowledging their hidden and mysterious nature, controlled by the industry.The artworks in the exhibition offer a multi-sensory experience that engages the viewer in a critical reflection of our relationship with fossil fuels. The large-scale cut-paper installations explore the vastness of the petroleum infrastructure, evoking the physical and emotional experience of the petroleum landscape. Meanwhile, the series of charcoal drawings captures the materiality and darkness of coal's impact on our environment, urging us to confront the environmental cost of our dependence on this resource. Overall, Covering Carbon invites us to think more deeply about our connection to fossil fuels and the ways in which we can use art to inspire change and address the challenges of the current climate crisis. Artist StatementMy artwork revolves around the subject of fossil fuels. I use different visual and conceptual approaches to examine the infrastructure created by the fossil fuel industries and to explore the physical, material qualities of coal and oil. Through my work, I aim to heighten an awareness of our disconnection and dependence on fossil fuels. Oil and coal are an integral part of our contemporary existence, yet remain mysterious and unknown substances, contained and controlled by the industry. Overall, my work aims to raise awareness and spark conversations about our relationship with energy and the environment. Please join us for the opening reception on Thursday, August 24 from 5-7 p.m. Register here: [bit.ly/CoveringCarbon](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/opening-reception-covering-carbon-tickets-648412428027).For more info about exhibition lectures and the digital catalog, visit: [cah.ucf.edu/gallery/](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/).___________________________________________________________________________Exhibition dates: August 24, 2023 - September 29, 2023 | [Opening Reception: Thursday, August 24 from 5-7 p.m.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/648412428027) | [Closing Reception & Artist Talk: Friday, September 29 from 5-7 p.m. (talk at 6 p.m.)](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/648449358487)Admission is FREE and open to the public. Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed on major holidays___________________________________________________________________________Parking: Free parking is available in Garage F next to the Addition Financial Arena. Parking lot H4 or Garage I requires the purchase of a $5 daily virtual visitor permit. Please note that visitors should park in green student spaces ONLY, as the $5 daily virtual permit does not cover red and blue spaces. Purchase a virtual permit here: [parking.ucf.edu/permits/visitor-permits/](parking.ucf.edu/permits/visitor-permits/). Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/covering-carbon-by-kathleen-thum/
- 5:00 PM2hCovering Carbon by Kathleen ThumCovering Carbon is an exhibition that explores the complex relationship between humans and fossil fuels. The series of drawings and cut-paper wall installations presented in the exhibition examine the physical, material qualities of coal and oil, aiming to raise awareness of our disconnection and dependence on these resources. Through different visual and conceptual approaches, the exhibition highlights the power and impact of fossil fuels on our contemporary existence, while also acknowledging their hidden and mysterious nature, controlled by the industry.The artworks in the exhibition offer a multi-sensory experience that engages the viewer in a critical reflection of our relationship with fossil fuels. The large-scale cut-paper installations explore the vastness of the petroleum infrastructure, evoking the physical and emotional experience of the petroleum landscape. Meanwhile, the series of charcoal drawings captures the materiality and darkness of coal's impact on our environment, urging us to confront the environmental cost of our dependence on this resource. Overall, Covering Carbon invites us to think more deeply about our connection to fossil fuels and the ways in which we can use art to inspire change and address the challenges of the current climate crisis. Artist StatementMy artwork revolves around the subject of fossil fuels. I use different visual and conceptual approaches to examine the infrastructure created by the fossil fuel industries and to explore the physical, material qualities of coal and oil. Through my work, I aim to heighten an awareness of our disconnection and dependence on fossil fuels. Oil and coal are an integral part of our contemporary existence, yet remain mysterious and unknown substances, contained and controlled by the industry. Overall, my work aims to raise awareness and spark conversations about our relationship with energy and the environment. Please join us for the opening reception on Thursday, August 24 from 5-7 p.m. Register here: bit.ly/CoveringCarbonFor more info about exhibition lectures and the digital catalog, visit: cah.ucf.edu/gallery/___________________________________________________________________________Exhibition dates: August 24, 2023 - September 29, 2023 | [Opening Reception: Thursday, August 24 from 5-7 p.m.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/648412428027) | [Closing Reception & Artist Talk: Friday, September 29 from 5-7 p.m. (talk at 6 p.m.)](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/648449358487)Admission is FREE and open to the public. Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed on major holidays___________________________________________________________________________Parking: Free parking is available in Garage F next to the Addition Financial Arena. Parking lot H4 or Garage I requires the purchase of a $5 daily virtual visitor permit. Please note that visitors should park in green student spaces ONLY, as the $5 daily virtual permit does not cover red and blue spaces. Purchase a virtual permit here: [parking.ucf.edu/permits/visitor-permits/](parking.ucf.edu/permits/visitor-permits/) Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/covering-carbon-by-kathleen-thum/
- 5:00 PM3hMid-Autumn FestivalJoin the Multicultural Student Center and our partner's at Lake Claire from 5-8 p.m. for our annual Mid-Autumn Festival! We will be celebrating this East Asian holiday by gathering with friends, family and loved ones. Food, drinks and entertainment will be provided.Funded by Student Government
- 5:00 PM3hMid-Autumn FestivalJoin the Multicultural Student Center and our partner's at Lake Claire from 5-8 p.m. for our annual Mid-Autumn Festival! We will be celebrating this East Asian holiday by gathering with friends, family and loved ones. Food, drinks and entertainment will be provided.Funded by Student Government
- 5:30 PM2h 30mFilm Screening: Los Lobos (Part of the Latin American/Latinx Film Festival)Join us for the screening of the film Los Lobos and post-film discussion with the director of the film, Samuel Kishi Leopo.With touches of The Florida Project, Los Lobos follows brothers Max and Leo who, together with their mother Lucia, have just crossed the border from Mexico into the United States in search of a better life. But it is not easy for them to gain a foothold in their new home country. While waiting for Lucia to return from work, the kids build an imaginary universe with their drawings and think about mom's promise of Disneyland, their land of dreams.Told with unmatched authenticity, including powerful documentary footage mixed with fiction and playful animation (reminiscent of the Puerto Rican coming-of-age masterpiece We the Animals), Kishi Leopo's film is unique and breathtaking. The film blossoms into a wondrous adventure story as the two brothers gather the courage to venture outside and explore the strange new world just outside their tiny apartment door.Los Lobos is an absorbing coming-of-age story about migrant life through the prism of its most innocent figures.In Spanish and Cantonese with English subtitles.Virtual Location URL: https://go.ucf.edu/3PlegCk Registration Link: https://go.ucf.edu/3PlegCk Registration Info: Registration is free and provides access to the in-person screening of the film as well as to the virtual platform where the film can be viewed on demand for a week after the in-person screening date.
- 5:30 PM2h 30mFilm Screening: Los Lobos (Part of the Latin American/Latinx Film Festival)Join us for the screening of the film Los Lobos and post-film discussion with the director of the film, Samuel Kishi Leopo.With touches of The Florida Project, Los Lobos follows brothers Max and Leo who, together with their mother Lucia, have just crossed the border from Mexico into the United States in search of a better life. But it is not easy for them to gain a foothold in their new home country. While waiting for Lucia to return from work, the kids build an imaginary universe with their drawings and think about mom's promise of Disneyland, their land of dreams.Told with unmatched authenticity, including powerful documentary footage mixed with fiction and playful animation (reminiscent of the Puerto Rican coming-of-age masterpiece We the Animals), Kishi Leopo's film is unique and breathtaking. The film blossoms into a wondrous adventure story as the two brothers gather the courage to venture outside and explore the strange new world just outside their tiny apartment door.Los Lobos is an absorbing coming-of-age story about migrant life through the prism of its most innocent figures.In Spanish and Cantonese with English subtitles.Virtual Location URL: https://go.ucf.edu/3PlegCk Registration Link: https://go.ucf.edu/3PlegCk Registration Info: Registration is free and provides access to the in-person screening of the film as well as to the virtual platform where the film can be viewed on demand for a week after the in-person screening date.
- 7:30 PM2hTheatre UCF Presents "Chicken and Biscuits"By Douglas Lyons Directed by Felichia ChivaughnThis boisterous comedy follows a Black family as they celebrate the life of their recently deceased father, highlighting the beauty in the brokenness and inviting moments of connection, laughter and family love.Meet the Jenkins family as they gather to remember the life of their late patriarch. This peaceful funeral is disrupted when a guest reveals a deep family secret, sending the group into a dramatic frenzy full of jabs, laughter and lots of stirring the pot. Can this family reconcile before they lay their beloved to rest? Registration Link: https://arts.cah.ucf.edu/event/chicken-biscuits/ Registration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with UCF ID
- 7:30 PM2hTheatre UCF Presents "Chicken and Biscuits"By Douglas Lyons Directed by Felichia ChivaughnThis boisterous comedy follows a Black family as they celebrate the life of their recently deceased father, highlighting the beauty in the brokenness and inviting moments of connection, laughter and family love.Meet the Jenkins family as they gather to remember the life of their late patriarch. This peaceful funeral is disrupted when a guest reveals a deep family secret, sending the group into a dramatic frenzy full of jabs, laughter and lots of stirring the pot. Can this family reconcile before they lay their beloved to rest? Registration Link: https://arts.cah.ucf.edu/event/chicken-biscuits/ Registration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with UCF ID
- 7:30 PM2hTheatre UCF presents "Chicken and Biscuits"by Douglas Lyons Directed by Felichia ChivaughnThis boisterous comedy follows a Black family as they celebrate the life of their recently deceased father, highlighting the beauty in the brokenness and inviting moments of connection, laughter and family love.Meet the Jenkins family as they gather to remember the life of their late patriarch. This peaceful funeral is disrupted when a guest reveals a deep family secret, sending the group into a dramatic frenzy full of jabs, laughter and lots of stirring the pot. Can this family reconcile before they lay their beloved to rest? Registration Link: https://arts.cah.ucf.edu/event/chicken-biscuits/ Registration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with UCF ID
- 8:00 PM2hFlying Horse Big Band ConcertThe Flying Horse Big Band is one of the premiere performing ensembles of the UCF Music Department. This chart-topping jazz band performs locally, nationally, and internationally.Ticket price: $20 Standard, Free for UCF students with UCF ID Registration Link: https://a.purplepass.com/events/261285-flying-horse-big-band-concert-sep-29th-2023 Registration Info: $20 general admission. Free for UCF student with ID.
- 8:00 PM2hFlying Horse Big Band ConcertThe Flying Horse Big Band is one of the premiere performing ensembles of the UCF Music Department. This chart-topping jazz band performs locally, nationally, and internationally.Ticket price: $20 Standard, Free for UCF students with UCF ID Registration Link: https://a.purplepass.com/events/261285-flying-horse-big-band-concert-sep-29th-2023 Registration Info: $20 general admission. Free for UCF student with ID.
- 8:00 PM2hFlying Horse Big Band ConcertThe Flying Horse Big Band is one of the premiere performing ensembles of the UCF Music Department. This chart-topping jazz band performs locally, nationally, and internationally.Ticket price: $20 Standard, Free for UCF students with UCF ID Registration Link: https://a.purplepass.com/events/261285-flying-horse-big-band-concert-sep-29th-2023 Registration Info: $20 general admission. Free for UCF student with ID.