Inclusive Education Services On Campus Tour Visit IES for an on-campus tour. During the on-campus IES tour, families can visit the IES facilities, meet members of the IES team, see the UCF campus, and learn more about the program. The tour begins with an information session in the IES office and is followed by a walking campus tour (rain or shine, dress for the weather, and wear comfortable shoes). The Department of Housing and Residence Life offers tours of select UCF housing communities. Please [visit their website](https://www.housing.ucf.edu/tours/dailytours/) to view available dates and times and book a Housing Tour. Location: Ferrel Commons 7B, Suite 132 [Parking permits](https://secure.parking.ucf.edu/parkingportal/) are virtual and can be purchased ahead of time. Parking Garage B is the closest parking garage. For more information, contact: IES: 407-823-0446[IES@UCF.EDU ](mailto:IES@UCF.EDU)Registration link Fall 2024Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3xTeMGdrbYfVcCG

Title: Enhancing Quantum and Nonlinear Light-Matter Interactions with NanophotonicsAbstract: The field of nanophotonics has significantly evolved and matured during the last years mainly due to the rapid improvement in nanotechnology fabrication capabilities. In addition, currently we are able to accurately model and analyze very complex nanophotonic systems with dimensions ranging from nano to angstrom scales. Nanophotonics promise to efficiently control and engineer light at the nanoscale leading to the practical exploration of various emerging linear, nonlinear, and quantum optical effects. In my talk, I will present our recent findings on nanophotonic systems with new functionalities and how they are connected to several relevant nascent fields in optics, such as metamaterials/metasurfaces, nanoantennas, optical chirality, quantum single photon emitters, thermal emission manipulation, and plasmonics. The presented new photonic nanostructures will find applications in quantum communications and computing, low-threshold nanolasers, thermal emission and radiative cooling, all-optical switches and mixers, compact magnet-free nonreciprocal optical filters, and efficient chiral sensors and polarizers.About the Speaker: Christos Argyropoulos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University, where he established the Metamaterials, Plasmonics, and Nanophotonics Lab. He also serves as College of Engineering Liaison to the Applied Research Laboratory. He was Assistant and Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during 2014-2022. He has published over 370 technical papers in highly ranked journals and referred conference proceedings. His research interests lie primarily in the broad areas of electromagnetics, optics, and photonics, both theory and experiments. He has been the recipient of several awards and recognitions for his research studies, such as the 2023 EurAAP Leopold B. Felsen Award for Excellence in Electrodynamics, 2019 ONR Young Investigator Award, 2017 URSI Young Scientist Award, and 2013 IEEE APS Junior Researcher Award. He is an elected Fellow of Optica and SPIE and senior member of IEEE.Virtual Location URL: https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%253ameeting_NmYyMjUyMGYtOGE2My00OGQzLWFiY2YtYmE3YWQ2ODc5Njhl%2540thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522bb932f15-ef38-42ba-91fc-f3c59d5dd1f1%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%2522c8152e4f-7645-4925-a914-943f077b1a72%2522%257d&data=05%7C02%7Caaron.eades%40ucf.edu%7C83563a33c95544ce868c08dd8743c81c%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638815447630969596%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5hUGvb6y9no7t6TAmDVU5P5Dv%2FKRyDTsJ46RZJXFKX8%3D&reserved=0

Join us at Arching Oak's Japanese garden design volunteer day!The JCC will be volunteering at the Arching Oaks Arts and Cultural Center to help construct their new water garden and learn about Japanese garden design under the direction of Kyoto-based Japanese garden designer Takuya Minagawa!We will be volunteering Friday, May 23 from 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM at 37114 N Thrill Hill Rd, Eustis, FL 32736.(If you would like to attend but need a carpool from campus to the event location or would like to help carpool, please check the corresponding box when you [RSVP](https://knightconnect.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11308104/rsvp).)Please dress appropriately for outdoor work, including a hat, closed-toed shoes and anything you don't mind getting dirty.Water and sunscreen will be provided.Bringing a lunch or snacks is advised.You can find more details about the visiting artist program and Minagawa-sensei on [the Arching Oaks event page](https://www.archingoaks.org/japanese-garden-design.html).Attend and start accruing participation points for the chance to win prizes from the JCC at the end of the term!See you there! Registration Link: https://knightconnect.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11308104/rsvp Registration Info: Please RSVP while logged into your account so we can follow up with you through your UCF email.

Inclusive Education Services Virtual Information Session The Inclusive Education Services (IES) program provides an inclusive, comprehensive, non-degree-seeking college experience to adults with intellectual disabilities. During the two-year experience, students discover and develop their passions and strengths, enhancing their ability to facilitate long-term, paid and fulfilling employment after graduation. Families can learn more about the program during the monthly online information session, speak with staff about the two-year experience and ask questions.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/95591844132

Trip Date: 5/24/2024Trip Location: Alexander SpringsTrip Cost: $30.00Registration Opens: 5/10/2025 - 12:00PMRegistration Closes: 5/21/2025 - 4:00PMRegister for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the [UCF RWC Membership Portal website](https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProducts?classification=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22&category=ea528aa9-f493-4efb-b769-b1e686780cb3). All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.Pre-Trip Date and Time: 5/21/2025- 6:00PMTrip Description: Join Outdoor Adventure as we paddle through Florida's pristine waters on stand-up paddle boards! The scenery will offer us the chance to see wildlife and spend a day in the beautiful Florida sun.What's Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity (including SUPs and PFDs), transportation to/from the activity, and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, and most are certified Wilderness First Responders.What's Not Included: Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal lunch/water/snacks. Meals are not provided. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting.Trip Leaders: Ailliy and Alex Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program?classificationId=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22

This webinar session will be a quick overview of our [Executive MBA](https://business.ucf.edu/degree/executive-mba/) program and to help answer questions about application requirements and completing your online application to the program. Our next Executive MBA cohort will start Fall 2025 and is a 19-month program. Join us to learn more! Hosted by Admissions Director [Robin Hofler](https://business.ucf.edu/person/robin-hofler/).Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/EMBA050625 Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/EMBA050625