The UCF women's soccer team welcomes LSU on Sunday, Aug. 24. The match will air on ESPN+.UCF students can attend the match for free with valid UCF student ID. General admission tickets are available for purchase on [Ticketmaster](https://www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-womens-soccer-tickets/artist/1484502).For the most up-to-date information about the Knights, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/womens-soccer](https://ucfknights.com/sports/womens-soccer) and follow along on social media:* X (formerly Twitter): [@UCF_WSoccer](https://x.com/UCF_WSoccer) * Instagram: [@ucf.wsoccer](https://www.instagram.com/ucf.wsoccer/) * Facebook: [UCF Women's Soccer](https://www.facebook.com/UCFWSoccer)

The UCF women's soccer team welcomes LSU on Sunday, Aug. 24. The match will air on ESPN+.UCF students can attend the match for free with valid UCF student ID. General admission tickets are available for purchase on [Ticketmaster](https://www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-womens-soccer-tickets/artist/1484502).For the most up-to-date information about the Knights, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/womens-soccer](https://ucfknights.com/sports/womens-soccer) and follow along on social media:* X (formerly Twitter): [@UCF_WSoccer](https://x.com/UCF_WSoccer) * Instagram: [@ucf.wsoccer](https://www.instagram.com/ucf.wsoccer/) * Facebook: [UCF Women's Soccer](https://www.facebook.com/UCFWSoccer)

Explore …no place like home by Tenee Hart at the [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/no-place-like-home-by-tenee-hart/) from Aug. 22 - Sept. 26.Exhibition Statement:"Being at-home is a matter of how one feels or how one might fail to feel." - Sara AhmedThe conflicted sense of home is where this exhibition begins. Destabilizing the romanticized concept of home, this exhibition will challenge the representation of this ideology by exploring various facets of home across multiple planes of identity including culture, gender, and sexuality. In …no place like home the works will both physicalize and undercut domestic connotations, becoming an anti-monument that calls attention to its own unstable foundation - this idea of home as comfort or discomfort. Dedicated to such ideas of home, this exhibit will include works that stem from the artist's personal childhood nostalgia and the unforgiving chokeholds such memories can create.To learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/no-place-like-home-by-tenee-hart/)

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/1675123 Registration Info: Save time - Schedule your appointment now!

CAB Presents: CABpool KaraokeMark your calendars to experience CAB's own spin on Carpool Karaoke! Catch our decorated golf cart for a quick (and FREE) lift to class, the Student Union, the RWC, or anywhere else on campus, complete with unlimited mic time on the karaoke machine. Ready to hop in and pick your jam? Let's ride!Monday, August 25th at 11:00 a.m. All around campus!

Our [Colloquium series](https://sciences.ucf.edu/math/colloquium/) offers a vibrant platform for faculty, students, research scholars, and industry experts to share and exchange ideas, fostering discussion and networking across mathematics, statistics, and data science.This week, our own professor [Xin Li](https://sciences.ucf.edu/math/person/xin-li/) will present a talk on "Dynamic Inertial Newton Inspired Algorithms And Their Applications to Non-Smooth and Non-Convex Optimizations."Abstract: Dynamic Inertial Newton (DIN) systems have been used to motivate or explain several accelerated algorithms to solve a wide range of optimization problems. In this presentation, we propose new algorithms inspired by DIN and establish their convergence analysis. Furthermore, we discuss how to apply these algorithms to the applications in deep learning via a smoothing approximation approach. The motivation for our study is two-folds: we give a direct approach to find a critical point of the objective functions, and we want to cover most problems in machine learning whose objective functions are known to be non-smooth and non-convex.Speaker Bio: Xin Li is a professor of mathematics at UCF, where he has served since 1990, including a decade as department chair. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of South Florida in 1989 under professor E.B. Saff. His research spans approximation theory, orthogonal polynomials, stochastic processes, computer vision, and machine learning, with numerous publications and international presentations. He has led or co-led major research and education projects funded by the NSF, industry, and government agencies, and is affiliated with UCF's Center for Research in Computer Vision. An award-winning educator, Li has guided Ph.D. and master's students and received multiple teaching honors, reflecting his commitment to advancing mathematics and STEM education.

While the Rosen College Campus undergoes a renovation to the academic building, we will offer Virtual Visit experiences! The virtual sessions will be offered via Zoom. All sessions will be offered on select Mondays and Fridays at 1 pm EST.Virtual Location URL: https://futureknight.apply.ucf.edu/portal/rosenvirtual Registration Link: https://futureknight.apply.ucf.edu/portal/rosenvirtual Registration Info: Registered guests will receive a confirmation e-mail with meeting number and password

Step up to the mic and share your voice! Whether you're into poetry, spoken word, karaoke, storytelling, or just want to vibe with the unexpected, this open mic is your stage. Come to express, connect, or simply enjoy the creativity of others in a welcoming atmosphere. No experience needed - just bring your energy and curiosity.

This group meets every Monday excluding campus closures/holidays.Meeting is OPEN to all UCF students, faculty, staff, and community members.Self Management And Recovery Training (SMART Recovery) is an evidenced-informed recovery method grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), that supports people with substance dependencies or problem behaviors to:1. Build and maintain motivation 2. Cope with urges and cravings 3. Manage thoughts, feelings and behaviors 4. Live a balanced lifeSMART Recovery focuses on the addictive behaviors, not the substance - meaning they are suitable for any problematic or addictive behavior - including but not limited to alcohol, drugs, gambling, tobacco, as well as eating disorders.For more information about this meeting format visit . For more UCF Recovery resources, visit [our website](https://studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/).

Join us online for an information session on the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at UCF and learn about the unique admission requirements for each BSN program track. In this interactive information session, ask questions and find out what you need to know to successfully prepare your BSN program application.UCF's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Information Sessions are designed to help prospective BSN students understand the process and steps for applying to UCF's limited-access, upper-division BSN programs which include the traditional, second degree and concurrent options. The online RN to BSN option will also be discussed. Attendees will learn about unique application requirements to practice and learn in clinical sites, prerequisite courses and grade requirements, and other helpful information. This information session is open to anyone interested in applying to [UCF College of Nursing's BSN program](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/ "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/").Attendance is not required of applicants, but it is encouraged. Attendees should plan to arrive early and stay for the entire presentation which will last about one hour followed by a question and answer session. There will be limited availability for one-on-one advising after the session.[BSN program options](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/ "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/"):* [Traditional BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/traditional-bsn/ "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/traditional-bsn/") is offered at three UCF campuses: Cocoa, Daytona Beach and Orlando * [Second Degree BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/second-degree-bsn/ "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/second-degree-bsn/") is only offered at UCF Orlando and is designed for students who have a bachelor's degree or higher in a non-nursing discipline * [Concurrent ASN to BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/#bsn "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/#bsn") is offered at UCF Altamonte Springs (SSC) and UCF Valencia West with on-campus classes and then transitions online the last 1-2 semesters after passing the NCLEX-RN * [Florida College System Concurrent ASN to BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/online-fcs-bsn/ "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/online-fcs-bsn/") is offered online to students who have completed their first semester of an ASN program at any Florida College System program * [RN to BSN](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/online-rn-bsn/ "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/online-rn-bsn/") is offered online for licensed RNs who aim to advance their education with a BSN degreeThank you and we look forward to chatting with you.Virtual Location URL: https://calendly.com/ucf-college-of-nursing/bsn-info-session Registration Link: https://calendly.com/ucf-college-of-nursing/bsn-info-session Registration Info: Please register through Calendly. Once you register, you will receive an email with the meeting instructions.

No appointment needed - just come on in to the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center:* Tuesdays: 10am-12pm * Wednesdays: 12-2pmCheck in on the first floor and you'll be directed to visit with a Career Peer Advisor for assistance with your resume, cover letter, or Handshake profile, or let us know if you have any quick career questions!

If you plan to study or intern abroad between December 1, 2025, to October 31, 2026, you may be interested in applying for the Gilman International Scholarship program. The Gilman Scholarship is a $5,000 award given to current Pell Grant recipients interested in study abroad internships or educational opportunities.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/95076282030

Are you a registered nurse ready to advance your career? Join us for an informative session on our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs with specializations in Nurse Educator and Leadership & Management. This session is designed for RNs who aspire to take on roles in education, leadership, or management within healthcare settings.Attendees will learn about the program, curriculum, course modality, clinicals and other helpful information. This information session is open to anyone interested in applying to [UCF College of Nursing MSN Leadership & Management and Nurse Educator/Educator Certificate Programs](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/masters-degrees/).Attendance is not required of applicants, but it is encouraged. Attendees should plan to arrive early and stay for the entire presentation which will last about one hour. There will be limited availability for advising after the session; however, you will be provided contact information to schedule a one-on-one advising appointment should you need it.This information is also available online at [UCF Nursing MSN Programs.](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/masters-degrees/)We look forward to helping you take the next step in your nursing career!Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/96422491203 Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/msn82625

Explore …no place like home by Tenee Hart at the [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/no-place-like-home-by-tenee-hart/) from Aug. 22 - Sept. 26.Exhibition Statement:"Being at-home is a matter of how one feels or how one might fail to feel." - Sara AhmedThe conflicted sense of home is where this exhibition begins. Destabilizing the romanticized concept of home, this exhibition will challenge the representation of this ideology by exploring various facets of home across multiple planes of identity including culture, gender, and sexuality. In …no place like home the works will both physicalize and undercut domestic connotations, becoming an anti-monument that calls attention to its own unstable foundation - this idea of home as comfort or discomfort. Dedicated to such ideas of home, this exhibit will include works that stem from the artist's personal childhood nostalgia and the unforgiving chokeholds such memories can create.To learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/no-place-like-home-by-tenee-hart/)

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!Appointments for Blood Donation:Appointments for Platelet Donation:Registration Link: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1638905 Registration Info: Save time - Schedule your appointment now!

The Fulbright Scholarship Program fully funds students of all disciplines to live abroad for an academic year to conduct research, pursue graduate study or teach English. Attend this Zoom session to learn more!Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/4039924031?from=addon

Join Daphne James, director of admissions at LSU Law, for a workshop on how to secure strong letters of recommendation for your law school application. You'll learn why these letters matter, how to choose the right recommenders, build meaningful relationships, make effective requests and ensure the letters align with your personal narrative. By the end of the session, you'll be equipped to obtain compelling recommendations that enhance your application.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1762155/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1762155/share_preview Registration Info: Please RSVP on Handshake.

In-Person Event: This presentation provides an understanding of the various certifications impacted by SBA; will discuss eligibility criteria and the application process. To aid your business to make effective connections with the government your business should obtain the proper certifications, if able to do so. SBA small business certifications document a special capability or status that will help your small business compete in the federal marketplace. Certifying your small business concern can help you successfully compete for government contracts. This workshop will provide an overview of:* the 8(a) Business Development Program.* HUBZONE Contracting Program.* WOSB Contracting Program.* SDVOSB Contracting ProgramAttendees will be briefed by the University of Central Florida APEX Accelerator regarding free technical assistance available to all small businesses in the government contracting arena.This event is sponsored by the Florida SBDC at UCF. Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/sba-workshop-programs-for-underserved-markets-5a1eVO8Unmf

Want to make your voice heard? Now's your chance!Hear from current Student Government representatives about the various roles you can hold in SG, as well as how to apply for a seat on the Leadership Council. With three different branches, there is a place for everyone!Connect with like-minded peers, develop professionally, and most importantly, advocate for students like you through real change.[Reserve your spot!](https://go.ucf.edu/4l6m5JY)The UCF Transfer Center will host this event in partnership with the Student Government Interim-Campus and Transfer Student Caucus (ICTC) & ConeXiones.[ConeXiones ](https://connect.ucf.edu/conexiones/)is an organization designed to create intentional programming to help all students attain their academic achievements. Registration Link: https://go.ucf.edu/4l6m5JY

Join us for a hands-on session where we'll walk through our Universal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT), a tool within Webcourses@UCF that scans your course for accessibility issues and helps you fix them quickly. Discover why accessibility is important, gain practical experience using UDOIT in your courses and deepen your understanding of best practices for accessible course design.Be sure to bring your laptop, your course materials and your questions. Let's UDOIT together!This virtual workshop is limited to UCF faculty, staff and GTAs.For similar events and training opportunities, check out our full listing of [Faculty Multimedia Center workshops and events](https://cdl.ucf.edu/support/fmc/events-workshops/) for the semester here.Don't miss out on enhancing your skills and knowledge with our beginner, intermediate and advanced level workshops! Registration Link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/38ac1755/?appointmentTypeIds[]=80037036