Starting 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:* Thursday, Aug. 29, 2-4 p.m. * Monday, Sept. 2, all day * Monday, Nov. 11, all day

Join our one-hour virtual session with UCF [Executive MBA](https://business.ucf.edu/degree/executive-mba/) alumni who will share their unique experience with the program, positive impact the UCF EMBA had on their career path and professional goals, how to balance the EMBA with a busy work/life schedule and favorite memories from the program. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to garner alumni advice and live Q&A.Speakers:* Jonathon Seamon '23, Walt Disney Company, Director of Engineering Services * Eric LaBat '17, Thompson Rivers University, Marketing Director * TBD [Robin Hofler](https://business.ucf.edu/person/robin-hofler/), director of admissions, 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/EMBA103024 Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/EMBA103024

Whether you're planning for graduate school or a career, High-Impact Practices (HIPs) are experiences that offer you a competitive edge by helping you blend what you're learning in the classroom with real-world experiences. Set yourself up for success by getting involved in a wide variety of opportunities such as undergraduate research, studying abroad, internships, learning communities, graduate school preparations and more.Join us for a lunch and learn style panel discussion on how you can get involved in HIPs!

Join the UCF Community Veterans History Project as we welcome US Army Veteran Shanda Taylor Boyd to share her extraordinary story and experiences in honor of Veterans Month.A panel discussion with Shanda, history faculty members Dr. Barbara Gannon and Dr. Amelia Lyons, and students from the UCF Department of History partners will follow.

In this hands-on workshop, participants will dive into the world of prompt engineering -- a crucial skill for effectively interacting with artificial intelligence (AI) models like ChatGPT. Tailored for beginners to intermediates, this session will explore the art and science of crafting prompts that yield accurate, creative, and useful outputs. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have a solid understanding of prompt structuring techniques, practical applications and best practices to harness AI's full potential in various contexts.Presented by [Vivek Sabbani](https://rci.research.ucf.edu/person/vivek-sabbani/)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0OosyFZfCIrVxD8 Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0OosyFZfCIrVxD8

Come practice speaking Haitian Creole with your peers every other Wednesday, starting from September 18. Games and interactive activities will be used. This activity is intended for students who are not fluent in Haitian Creole, and UCF students who are not enrolled in the course may also join.Meeting days:* September 18 * October 2 * October 16 * October 30 * November 13