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

All UCF students, regardless of their major, are invited to participate in the Integration Bee, an integral calculus competition organized by our own Collegiate Mathematical Society.[Sign up for more information.](https://forms.gle/5rmDDJkmZ4CavwiX8)

AboutOutdoor Adventure is proud to partner with Ranger Rick's SCUBA Adventure, one of the most experienced scuba dive outfitters, for our entry-level NAUI SCUBA certification course. This course is available for students who are currently enrolled and taking classes at UCF.Upon successful completion of this course and check-out dives, graduates are considered competent to engage in open water diving activities without supervision, provided the diving activities and the areas dived approximate those of training. No previous SCUBA experience is required; however, basic swimming skills are necessary to complete the course.Cost The total cost of the certification is $320. To register, you will pay a $40 deposit to Outdoor Adventure to hold your spot on the course. The rest of the price ($280) is due the first weekend of the certification and is paid directly to Ranger Rick SCUBA Adventures.ScheduleIn order for the participant to receive the SCUBA certification, they must complete two consecutive weekends of training. The first weekend encompasses classroom work and practice dives in the pool. The first weekend includes Friday night, all day Saturday, and all day Sunday. For the second weekend, Ranger Rick will pick either Saturday or Sunday to complete the Open Water Dives. There will be some adjustments to this schedule in Summer 2023, as you can see below.Current Certification Dates:* May 2024 Certification * May 10-12 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * May 19 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * June 2024 Certification * June 6-9 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * June 6 - Classroom Session at 5:30pm * June 7 - Pool Session #1 at 4:30pm * June 8 - Pool Session #2 at 11:00am * June 9 - First Check Out Dive * June 16 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * Please note: The classroom session will be Thursday night, followed by pool sessions on Friday and Saturday (if needed). This weekend may be condensed if the class size is small. There may be an option to complete the second check-out dive on Sunday, June 9. * July 2024 Certification * July 3 and 5-7 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session * July 3 - Classroom Session at 5:30pm * July 5 - Pool Session at 4:30pm * July 6 - Pool Session at 11:00am * July 7 - First Check-Out Dive * July 14 - 2nd Check-Out Dives * Please note: The classroom session will be Wednesday night, followed by pool sessions on Friday and Saturday (if needed). This weekend may be condensed if the class size is small. There may be an option to complete the second check-out dive on Sunday, July 7. * September 2024 Certification * September 13-15 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * September 22 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * October 2024 Certification * October 4-6 \- UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * October 13 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * November 2024 Certification * November 15-17 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * November 24 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * January 2025 Certification * January 24-26 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * February 2 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * February 2025 Certification * February 21-23 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * March 2 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * April 2025 Certification * April 11-13 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * April 20 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * May 2025 Certification * May 16-18 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * May 25 - 2nd Check-Out DiveOpen Water DivesThe second weekend of the certification will be when the students can complete their open water dives. These dives take place either at Devil's Den, Blue Grotto, KP Hole, or Blue Heron Bridge. This is a full-day commitment. Transportation is not included.EquipmentA SCUBA-quality mask, snorkel, wetsuit, fins, and SCUBA booties are the student's responsibility to bring to all dive sessions. These pieces can be rented through the Outdoor Adventure Center and is included in the course fee. This equipment is subject to availability. All other equipment and materials are provided by Ranger Rick SCUBA Adventures.RegistrationYou may submit an [online registration form](http://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ePB6PtWiVyA2kiG) and pay over the phone, or come into the Outdoor Adventure Center to sign up for the certification. To be fully registered, you must pay the deposit ($40) by the registration deadline, which is the Wednesday before the first weekend.* [Ranger Rick SCUBA](http://www.rangerrickscuba.com/) * [Outdoor Adventure Center](../2319548/facilities/outdoor-adventure-center)Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=b447c8fc-c048-4a21-9aae-bc6fa4de4aba Registration Info: To register, you will pay a $40.00 deposit. The remaining $280 will be due on the first day of the certification.

Join us with Don-Paul Kahl who is an accomplished saxophonist known for his expertise and contributions in the realm of classical saxophone performance. Have the opportunity to learn advanced techniques, interpretive skills and gain insights into the nuances of saxophone playing at a high level.Master class: 5:30-6:30 p.m.Recital: 7-8 p.m.

Embrace the absurd world of Eugene Ionesco's iconic drama, Rhinoceros. Follow Berenger, an ordinary man caught in the midst of an extraordinary epidemic as neighbors are transformed into rhinoceroses.As chaos reigns and societal norms crumble, Berenger must find the courage to resist conformity and reclaim his individuality. Ionesco's provocative masterpiece is a searing indictment of complacency and mob mentality, challenging audiences to question the status quo and embrace the power of individual action. Rhinoceros offers a timeless exploration of identity, society and the struggle for sanity amidst overwhelming chaos. Registration Link: https://arts.cah.ucf.edu/event/rhinoceros/ Registration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with UCF ID

The chart-topping Flying Horse Big Band will be joined by Grammy-award winning composer, arranger, trumpeter and guest conductor Michael Philip Mossman.The band is composed of students in UCF's jazz studies program. Under the direction of saxophonist and American jazz musician Saul Dautch, the Flying Horse Big Band performs at festivals and concert halls regionally and nationally. Registration Link: https://www.purplepass.com/events/299148-flying-horse-big-band-concert-nov-15th-2024 Registration Info: $20, $10 Student/UCF ID, Free SPA

Join us for the Recreation and Wellness Center's Annual MidKnight 5K event! Participants will walk, jog or run 3.1 miles (5 kilometers) around UCF's main campus at midnight. We will meet at the Reflecting Pond, where there will be a DJ, snacks and T-shirts for the first 250 participants who register. Registration opens two weeks in advance. Walk-ins are welcome. Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program?classificationId=b7906d0d-1f66-4136-929c-e0c071353caf Registration Info: Registration opens Nov. 1, and closes Nov. 11.

This year's UCF Opera scenes program consists of four brief operas in English and an added scene from a famous operetta (also performed in English). The four identical concerts (Nov. 9, 10 and 16 in the Rehearsal Hall) are a product of an Opera Workshop class. The course instructors, Thomas Potter and Robin Jensen, customize the choice of scenes each year. This year's selections center on a game of bridge, three anxious coeds in a dorm room, the making of a pizza, a lesson in carefully choosing one's stated dreams and the aforementioned operetta Closer. Come and support the future of opera, and expect to have a good time doing it - appropriate for all audiences. Registration Link: https://www.purplepass.com/events/299335-ucf-opera%3A-a-potpourri-of-scenes!-nov-9th-2024 Registration Info: $15, $5 Student/UCF ID

This year's UCF Opera scenes program consists of four brief operas in English and an added scene from a famous operetta (also performed in English). The four identical concerts (November 9, 10, and 16 in the Rehearsal Hall) are a product of an "Opera Workshop" class. The course instructors, Thomas Potter and Robin Jensen, customize the choice of scenes each year. This year's selections center on a game of bridge, three anxious coeds in a dorm room, the making of a pizza, a lesson in carefully choosing one's stated dreams, and the aforementioned operetta "closer". Come and support the future of opera, and expect to have a good time doing it - appropriate for all audiences. Registration Link: https://www.purplepass.com/events/299337-chamber-operas-in-english-nov-16th-2024 Registration Info: $15, $5 Student/UCF ID

This year's UCF Opera scenes program consists of four brief operas in English and an added scene from a famous operetta (also performed in English). The four identical concerts (Nov. 9, 10 and 16 in the Rehearsal Hall) are a product of an Opera Workshop class. The course instructors, Thomas Potter and Robin Jensen, customize the choice of scenes each year. This year's selections center on a game of bridge, three anxious coeds in a dorm room, the making of a pizza, a lesson in carefully choosing one's stated dreams and the aforementioned operetta Closer. Come and support the future of opera, and expect to have a good time doing it - appropriate for all audiences. Registration Link: https://www.purplepass.com/events/299335-ucf-opera%3A-a-potpourri-of-scenes!-nov-9th-2024 Registration Info: $15, $5 Student/UCF ID

This year's UCF Opera scenes program consists of four brief operas in English and an added scene from a famous operetta (also performed in English). The four identical concerts -- taking place Nov. 9, 10 and 16 in the Rehearsal Hall -- are a product of an Opera Workshop class.The course instructors, Thomas Potter and Robin Jensen, customize the choice of scenes each year. This year's selections center on a game of bridge, three anxious coeds in a dorm room, the making of a pizza, a lesson in carefully choosing one's stated dreams and the aforementioned operetta, closer.Come and support the future of opera, and expect to have a good time doing it - appropriate for all audiences. Registration Link: https://www.purplepass.com/events/299337-chamber-operas-in-english-nov-16th-2024 Registration Info: $15, $5 Student/UCF ID

Embrace the absurd world of Eugene Ionesco's iconic drama, Rhinoceros. Follow Berenger, an ordinary man caught in the midst of an extraordinary epidemic as neighbors are transformed into rhinoceroses.As chaos reigns and societal norms crumble, Berenger must find the courage to resist conformity and reclaim his individuality. Ionesco's provocative masterpiece is a searing indictment of complacency and mob mentality, challenging audiences to question the status quo and embrace the power of individual action. Rhinoceros offers a timeless exploration of identity, society and the struggle for sanity amidst overwhelming chaos. Registration Link: https://arts.cah.ucf.edu/event/rhinoceros/ Registration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with UCF ID

Join us for Mass at the Live Oak Ballroom!Mass is the center of our Christian life because the Eucharist is the source and summit of our Christian faith. If you have never been to a Mass before, check out the back table when you arrive as we will have printouts to help you follow along.There are many resources that explain the Eucharist, [explore this one if you are curious](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQPTfyxZLKI).Please reach out at vicepresident@ccmknights.com if you have any questions.

Embrace the absurd world of Eugene Ionesco's iconic drama, Rhinoceros. Follow Berenger, an ordinary man caught in the midst of an extraordinary epidemic as neighbors are transformed into rhinoceroses.As chaos reigns and societal norms crumble, Berenger must find the courage to resist conformity and reclaim his individuality. Ionesco's provocative masterpiece is a searing indictment of complacency and mob mentality, challenging audiences to question the status quo and embrace the power of individual action. Rhinoceros offers a timeless exploration of identity, society and the struggle for sanity amidst overwhelming chaos. Registration Link: https://arts.cah.ucf.edu/event/rhinoceros/ Registration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with UCF ID

The UCF Concert Band and University Orchestra, the two non-auditioned ensembles in the UCF Bands, featuring works by many of the wind band's most exciting emerging composers.

We are open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for you to study and relax in our space and enjoy free coffee and tea!

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 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.PLEASE REGISTER USING THE VIRTUAL LOCATION LINKAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\---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://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclf-uvqTIpGNEUxuABxbpgFkKfhkZTVSaw

You are invited!Language Speed Dating is happening during International Education Week, offering all students interested in languages the opportunity to learn basic phrases, try out writing systems and experience pronunciation. Students will find their true language match!Instructors from different languages teach fun, 10-minute mini-lessons simultaneously during the event. Participate in the different lessons by visiting all the instructors' little stations!When: Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, 2:30-4:30 p.m.Where: Student Union: Cape Florida, Room 316CDHosted by the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures

Gather with the Russian American Student Association at UCF (RASA) and other interested students for an hour of Russian tea and conversation. Learn more about Russian culture and customs from those who have lived, travelled and studied there in person!