Please join us for a celebration of our UCF veterans and all who have served in the Armed Forces.

Exhibition Dates: Oct. 24-Nov. 8 The UCF Art Gallery is proud to present a dynamic exhibition of artworks by the faculty of the [UCF School of Visual Arts and Design](https://svad.cah.ucf.edu/). These professional artists have received both national and international recognition for their engaging and thought-provoking works. The exhibition showcases a wide range of traditional and contemporary media and processes including animation, drawing, digital art, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture.Join us for the following:Opening Reception: Oct. 24 from 5-7 p.m. \- [Register Here](https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/opening-reception-svad-faculty-exhibition/e-zldjbg)Parking: Free parking is available in Garage F next to the Addition Financial Arena. [Parking Lot H4](https://gallery.mailchimp.com/64c14de756df35dc8187a403b/images/2c776c56-f3cc-42bb-9453-097351989a24.jpg) or Garage I requires [purchasing a $5 daily virtual visitor permit](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 from the hours of 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Starting at 5:30 p.m., visitors can park in red, blue and green spaces.

Hosted in partnership with Student Government, this is a chance for the UCF community to enjoy free bagels and create a dialogue with UCF police officers.

This event is part of the Workshop Wednesdays series with Career Services:Develop your brand by creating an appealing e-portfolio and updating your LinkedIn profile. This workshop will discuss why it's important to have a brand and how you can build your virtual appearance for a stronger network.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1566574 Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1566574 Registration Info: Register on Handshake under "Career Center events."

Learn about having healthy emotional expression and impulse control. Discover methods for balancing coping and managing emotions, as well as tolerating them by "riding the wave."This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop seriesVirtual Location URL: https://ucf-hipaa.zoom.us/j/97245375228

Videos are a great way to communicate your research and academic work. To make sure that they are accessible to as wide an audience as possible, and to comply with UCF's Digital Accessibility Policy, your videos must have captions. Come to this workshop to learn about options for captioning and to try out some captioning on your own videos with professional staff there to assist you. This workshop is particularly aimed at students who will need to create accessible videos for the [Amy Zeh HIP Course Showcase](https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hipcourses/) and other events.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIodOChpz0rHddvsZG9xbNib5BX_NW-pedu

Learn the basics of summer off-campus research experiences: What are they? Who can apply? Are these opportunities paid? When do applications open?This session is open to all undergraduates.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqd-yopzwoHN0chGbcw9r8hV49tmG5tPiL

Le cafe francophone* Vous voulez ameliorer votre français oral? (Would you like to improve your French speaking skills?) * Vous aimeriez connaitre des etudiant.e.s qui ont la meme passion que vous pour la langue française?(Would you like to meet students who share your passion for the French language?)Bienvenu.e.s au cafe francophone! Venez echanger avec vos collegues etudiant.e.s dans une ambiance decontractee. (Welcome to the French cafe! Come and chat with your colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere.)Pour qui? Les etudiant.e.s de niveau 2000 (intermediaire) et +, ou etudiant.e.s francophones. (For students at the 2000 level (intermediate) or higher, or French speakers.)Pour plus d'information, contactez Julie Pomerleau. (For more info, please contact [Julie.Pomerleau@ucf.edu](mailto:Julie.Pomerleau@ucf.edu).)

The CCIE virtual bi-weekly research circles includes presentations and conversations from UCF's College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) faculty, as well as faculty from other colleges at UCF with a focus on collaborative, innovative, interdisciplinary, community-based research initiatives.Presentations provide opportunities to connect with faculty in CCIE and share opportunities of mutual interest.Presenters from the community and government agencies are also invited to join in the discussion and explore ways to engage in research and innovation at UCF.DATES and TOPICSSeptember 4, 2024 Centers: CREST, CASTLE Lab, PEERSeptember 25, 2024 CCIE Research Administration Services Team (RAST)October 9, 2024 NIH Funding Success (rescheduled for November 6)October 23, 2024 Tips for SuccessNovember 6, 2024 NIH Funding SuccessJanuary 22, 2025 Writing and Publishing in Peer-Reviewed JournalsFebruary 5, 2025 Faculty Research Fellows: Tips for Success and Value of CollaborationFebruary 19, 2025 International EngagementMarch 5, 2025 University and College Communication Resources for Amplifying Research VisibilityApril 2, 2025 Efforts to Engage Communities and Researchers to Strengthen Community ResilienceApril 16, 2025 Public Safety - NIJVirtual Location URL: https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fucf.zoom.us%2Fj%2F95467357801%3Fpwd%3DBEJi8BK83dcTcf72VUL986wwmxZkUb.1&data=05%7C02%7CSandra.McCall%40ucf.edu%7Cbd7a58466ad544fe5d5308dcc696dd0b%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638603598476639541%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dhb9aG1M5WzwRurQDxawZSb56R3SdKi5rHDQZyWN5%2FE%3D&reserved=0

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 for our online information session for the [Management MSM Human Resources Track](https://business.ucf.edu/degree/management-msm/) degree. This session will provide information about the program including curriculum, learning outcomes, schedule, cohort format, application process and admission process. The program is accepting applications for Fall 2025. There'll be a Q&A with Assistant Director of Recruiting [George Fulginiti](https://business.ucf.edu/person/george-fulginiti/) and Associate Chair and Associate Instructor of Management [Dr. Lynn Becker](https://business.ucf.edu/person/lynn-becker/).Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/HR110624 Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/HR110624

Join Stacey Satchell, director of graduate and postdoc academic success at Vanderbilt University, for an essential workshop on maintaining well-being during grad school. Learn practical strategies for managing stress, balancing academic and personal life, and building resilience. Gain insights into setting achievable goals and fostering a supportive network to thrive both personally and professionally. RSVP today!Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEucuutqDsvG9eiWPhrueiaZZ_rM8RDsG-H Registration Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEucuutqDsvG9eiWPhrueiaZZ_rM8RDsG-H Registration Info: RSVP today!

Are you transferring to UCF? Are you wondering how you can prepare for the transition?Come explore key terms and processes essential to your successful transition with this virtual information session. We will discuss tips for navigating your transition and making the most of your transfer experience.Virtual Location URL: https://go.ucf.edu/3KSLxTq Registration Link: https://go.ucf.edu/3KSLxTq

Curious about traveling abroad but don't know where to start? Join us for two special info sessions with a representative from UCF Global and our faculty members teaching classes abroad this summer!The Nicholson School of Communication and Media is offering four courses this summer, with the destinations of San Jose, Costa Rica and Barcelona, Spain. These info sessions are a great opportunity to get all of the details you need to know about the classes offered, what comes with the travel experience and how you can apply for these amazing opportunities.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/92448258801

Dr. Mel Stanfill, associate professor with a dual appointment to both English and the Texts & Technology Program, will deliver a talk on research in the recently-published Fandom Is Ugly: Networked Harassment in Participatory Culture.CHDR Presents is an ongoing talk series hosted by the Center for Humanities and Digital Research (CHDR) where scholars share innovative, award-winning, creative research to both showcase their work and foster collaboration.This event is free and open to the public.

This 30-minute information session will introduce prospective high school seniors and their families to the University of Central Florida, explain the undergraduate application process and cover topics like admission requirements and merit scholarships. Q&A is encouraged during and after the presentation.Virtual Location URL: https://www.ucf.edu/admissions/undergraduate/info-sessions/#live-info-session-prospective Registration Link: https://www.ucf.edu/admissions/undergraduate/info-sessions/#live-info-session-prospective

Join us at 5:30 p.m. for a free dinner. Hang out with friends, play some games, and destress over some warm free food each Wednesday.Once a month, we will have an event night; past events have included karaoke, vision board crafting, bingo, etc. With these events you have the opportunity to win gift cards to local restaurants, supporting the Orlando community.We are located by the Barnes & Noble on East Plaza.

Enjoy a free LGBTQ+ movie at this chill event.Please check again for the movie title!

This group meets every Wednesday except when the campus is closed.NA is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. We meet regularly to help each other live drug-free. There are no dues or fees, the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Our fellowship focuses primarily on recovery from the disease of addiction. Anyone may join us regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion, or lack of religion.For more information about this meeting, visit [studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/](https://studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/) or call the NA Helpline at 407-425-5157.

Exhibition Dates: Oct. 24-Nov. 8 The UCF Art Gallery is proud to present a dynamic exhibition of artworks by the faculty of the [UCF School of Visual Arts and Design](https://svad.cah.ucf.edu/). These professional artists have received both national and international recognition for their engaging and thought-provoking works. The exhibition showcases a wide range of traditional and contemporary media and processes including animation, drawing, digital art, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture.Join us for the following:Opening Reception: Oct. 24 from 5-7 p.m. \- [Register Here](https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/opening-reception-svad-faculty-exhibition/e-zldjbg)Parking: Free parking is available in Garage F next to the Addition Financial Arena. [Parking Lot H4](https://gallery.mailchimp.com/64c14de756df35dc8187a403b/images/2c776c56-f3cc-42bb-9453-097351989a24.jpg) or Garage I requires [purchasing a $5 daily virtual visitor permit](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 from the hours of 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Starting at 5:30 p.m., visitors can park in red, blue and green spaces.