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Join us for an information session about UCF's Counselor Education doctoral program -- a nationally recognized program that prepares future leaders in counselor education.This session will provide prospective students with a comprehensive overview of the program's curriculum, faculty expertise, research opportunities and admissions process. You'll also learn how the program equips graduates to contribute to the profession through scholarship and leadership in academic and clinical settings. Attendees will hear about the doctoral cohort experience, mentorship and career pathways available through the program.Whether you're a practicing counselor ready to take the next step or a master's graduate exploring doctoral study, this session will help you determine if UCF's Counselor Education doctoral program aligns with your goals.Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=24cd7673-e221-43a3-b051-f690010704aa Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=24cd7673-e221-43a3-b051-f690010704aa

This group meets every Wednesday. May meet outdoors during building closures for holidays.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.

Join us for a late-night Cycle ride! Cycle is a high intensity cardiovascular class that incorporates power, resistance, strength, and endurance on our stationary indoor bikes. Wear all your greatest glow clothes (white looks best!) and come ready for some fun! Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=c40f22fb-2908-4422-966e-a92f66a71be7 Registration Info: Registration opens one week in advance.

Join Outdoor Adventure for the Moonlight Paddle Series on Lake Claire. During this event, you will get the chance to paddle on the lake once the sun goes down with our knowledgeable paddle guides. They will teach you basic paddle strokes, leave no trace principles, and exciting information about the flora and fauna that call Lake Claire home. You might even get a chance to break out the glow sticks.* Event Dates: 10/6/25, 11/5/25 and 11/20/25 * Event Time: 8-10 p.m. * Event Location: Lake Claire Recreation Area * Cost: $5All Moonlight Paddles participants will meet our paddle guides at 8 p.m. on the dock at Lake Claire. The event will last about 2 hours. Registration is required.What's Included: Moonlight Paddles will include free kayak rentals and professional guidance by OA paddle guides. Paddle guides will teach how to properly use our gear and important information about the flora and fauna, along with the history, of Lake Claire. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED and risk management procedures.What to Wear/Bring: Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear and bring personal water/snacks. A water cooler will be provided for refills. Bug spray is encouraged.If you have questions about this trip, please call or email the Outdoor Adventure Center (407-823-6435; [outdoor@ucf.edu)](mailto:outdoor@ucf.edu\)%3c/i%3e%3cbr%3e%3cbr) Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=c94d733d-8376-452b-ba4f-2dadb88f54b4 Registration Info: Registration opens 2 weeks before the event date.

As part of [UCF Space Week](https://www.ucf.edu/spaceweek/), this flagship global event convenes industry, government, and academia to explore innovations in space tech, financing, private space stations, orbital compute, satellite intelligence, and more. Sessions will examine global security, space governance, artificial intelligence in orbit, lunar infrastructure, investment trends and other space economy-related topics. Hosted in partnership with The Economist. Note: This is an invite-only event.

If you're thinking of starting a business, it's important to take the right steps. This two-and-a-half-hour virtual webinar will give you an overview of what to know, important actions to take, and best practices on how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success.Learn about the journey from pre-venture to start-up to opening your business as this training covers:* Business legal entity selection, * Registration and licensing, * Market research and planning, * Financial planning and sources of capital, * and more…Register today!Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/how-to-start-your-business-5a1eVO9qYEv Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/how-to-start-your-business-5a1eVO9qYEv

The [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) is proud to present a dynamic exhibition of artworks by the faculty of the [UCF School of Visual Arts and Design](https://cah.ucf.edu/svad/). 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 drawing, digital art, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.To learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/fall-2025-svad-faculty-exhibition/).

Join us to explore agentic AI as a cultural technology and view its transformative (some might say ominous?) potential for digital humanities research and practice. We'll examine:* Distinctions between agentic AI and generative AI * Uses of agents and subagents with Perplexity. AI's Comet and Claude Code * Practical research and digital making applications - and implications for our collective laborOpen to all faculty & studentsSponsored by Texts & Technology and the Center for Humanities and Digital Research

Did you choose a humanities degree because you loved learning about the world, exploring ideas and diving deep into history and culture?Now, how do those passions translate into a fulfilling career? Join Ashley Rivera Mercado, president of Mujeres in Marketing, as she shares her journey of leveraging her humanities background to thrive in tech, marketing and entrepreneurship.Discover the hidden power of your critical thinking, communication and community awareness skills, and how to apply them to any industry you choose. Ashley will provide actionable strategies and inspiring insights to help you navigate your career path and achieve your goals, even if they may not align exactly with what you studied in school. Registration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/hbiaDbZujcUuP99sqMceGz/Breaking-Boundaries%253A-How-Humanities-Fuel-Success-in-Diverse-Careers

Many of us have tried Generative AI (GenAI) like ChatGPT before, but what about using it in your "day job" at UCF? Where are the areas where GenAI can make us faster and more productive? We'll briefly review what GenAI is and how it works, then address its advantages and weaknesses. We will also touch on effective prompt engineering before turning to possible productivity gains.Outcomes - participants will be able to:Explain low large-language models of AI work, what their advantages are, and what their weaknesses are Log in to the only "Safe" AI at UCF (copilot) Learn basic prompt engineering techniques List when to use AI (and when not to) Apply AI tools to make their everyday jobs faster, easier, better Explain how "co-creating" with AI works and which tasks are better left to humans.Virtual Location URL: Zoom link will be sent to those who register. Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/15972$2634/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld Registration Info: Register in Workday. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.

Ready to conquer the MCAT with confidence and maybe even a smile? This workshop, led by Petros Minasi, vice president of test prep and tutoring at Mappd, is designed to help you tackle the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) with ease and success. This session will cover everything from understanding the test format and key content areas to developing effective study strategies and test-taking tips. You'll learn how to manage your time, reduce test anxiety and approach each section with a winning mindset. Let's face the MCAT head-on!Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1762205/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1762205/share_preview Registration Info: Please RSVP on Handshake.

2025 Lecture SeriesSponsored by the Eurasia Foundation (From Asia)With 60 percent of the world's population, Asia is not only home to the world's oldest civilizations, it also represents cultural and economic vitality. Asia has a major role in manufacturing, technology and investment markets. Non-governmental organizations specializing in economic development, healthcare and environmental protection are also active throughout Asia. This series will provide a rare opportunity for students and the community to develop a better understanding of the cultural, political and economic forces that have shaped modern Asia by hearing from esteemed international scholars.From Assyria to Rome: A Medieval French View of Alexander the GreatGeri Smith Professor and Chair, Department of Modern Language, University of Central Florida[Eurasian Lecture Series 2025 - College of Arts and Humanities](https://cah.ucf.edu/eurasia-lectures-2025/)Virtual Location URL: https://cah.ucf.edu/eurasia-lectures-2025/

Join faculty and staff from [UCF's School of Global Health Management and Informatics](https://ccie.ucf.edu/hmi/) to learn more about our [online Executive Masters of Health Administration](https://www.ucf.edu/online/degree/executive-master-health-administration/)! The Executive MHA (eMHA) track is attractive to working health care professionals due to the online delivery format, which allows students to earn an Executive MHA degree from any location and at times convenient to each student. Throughout the program, students enhance their leadership skills and learn from leading experts and academics in the field of health administration. During this one-hour Zoom you will:* have an extensive overview of the Executive MHA program and what makes us unique. * receive a thorough overview of the application and admissions process. * build connections with UCF staff who specifically work with the program. * have the ability to get all your questions answered!Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/portal/emha_webinars?id=afc76735-7faa-4cee-86eb-abc29118af8e

Forgiveness is a choice. In this workshop, participants will learn what forgiveness is and why it is essential to one's healing journey. When we forgive, we unlock a greater sense of self by recognizing the shared humanity in others.This workshop is part of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop series! [Learn about CAPS and other workshops.](https://caps.sswb.ucf.edu/)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf-hipaa.zoom.us/j/97245375228

Transferring to UCF? UCF handles Financial Aid, Payments, Deadlines, and Scholarships much differently than Valencia does. Attend this workshop to help you make "cents" of your transfer.Session topics include:* How to apply for Financial Aid at UCF and tips for getting the largest award package possible. * If you lost your aid while at your state college, will you get it back? * When are your tuition payments due, and will you be eligible for a payment extension? * How to apply for scholarships and strategies to get your scholarship applications noticed.Virtual Location URL: https://valenciacollege.zoom.us/meeting/register/jduKby3WSeuPzE2iqO9cnw Registration Link: https://valenciacollege.zoom.us/meeting/register/jduKby3WSeuPzE2iqO9cnw

The RWC offers American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED, First Aid Blended Learning classes. The Blended Learning class includes an online portion (most participants can complete this in approximately 2 hours) and an instructor-led class skills session (approximately two hours long). The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class skills session.Each participant who successfully completes the course will earn an American Red Cross certificate in Adult First Aid, CPR with AED. The certificate is valid for two years.To register for this class please call 407-823-2408, or walk into the RWC administrative office between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and someone will assist you! Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d852f400-9a57-40d7-9d72-b60cff4ad06c&semesterId=421e6710-c6e2-49d9-82a8-890f63091995

Discover how to design authentic online assessments -- a powerful approach to evaluating student learning in meaningful, real-world contexts to foster engagement, critical thinking and personalized learning.In this seminar, facilitated by Dr. Jo Smith and Dr. Sharon Woodill, participants will learn:* The meaning, purpose and benefits of authentic assessment in online education. * Key characteristics that distinguish authentic assessment from traditional testing. * How to design authentic tasks with clear criteria and effective rubrics. * How generative artificial intelligence (AI) can be leveraged to support, not supplant, student learning in assessment. * How to incorporate AI with assessment to enhance originality, support process over product and encourage academic integrity.Faculty Seminars in Online Teaching are stand-alone sessions that provide a space for collegial dialogue around best practices in online teaching. Co-presented by the Center for Distributed Learning and UCF teaching faculty, these sessions are designed as ongoing professional development for online instructors following IDL6543. However, all members of the UCF community with an interest in online teaching are welcome to participate. [View additional sessions or learn more.](https://cdl.ucf.edu/teach/professional-development/faculty-seminars/) Registration Link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/38ac1755/?appointmentTypeIds%5b%5d=81201099

Join us for the first edition of Plug In Orlando, a monthly series powered by Plug and Play Orlando that brings together innovators, founders, academics and investors shaping the future of Florida's innovation ecosystem.This month's focus is on the AI Advantage: Building Future-Ready Cities and Leaders, featuring a presentation by Justin Spears, business strategist and AI evangelist with MXI Consulting and M3D Technologies. Justin will be breaking down the real-world impact of AI in Smart City development, including intelligent systems, hybrid workforces, startup leverage and how leaders of tomorrow must think today.You'll also experience three rapid-fire startup pitches from founders applying cutting-edge AI and energy technologies to urban innovation:* Nitin (OmniCoreHub) - powering connected ecosystems through enterprise-grade AI platforms* James (Genesis Systems) - reimagining sustainable water generation and energy-efficient systems* Mahdi (UrbaniticsAI) \- empowering city leaders with AI-powered urban analytics to optimize mobility, infrastructure and planning decisionsPizza, networking and inspiration are all on the menu!Connect with founders, corporate innovation leaders, investors, and ecosystem partners as we kick off this new gathering of ideas and impact.Agenda* 4:00 PM - Welcome and Networking* 4:10 PM - AI Advantage: Building Future-Ready Cities and Leaders by Justin Spears, Business Strategist and AI Evangelist with MXI Consulting and M3D Technologies* 4:30 PM - Startup Pitches (OmniCoreHub | Genesis Systems | UrbaniticsAI)* 5:15 PM - Audience Q&A + Community Announcements* 5:30 PM - Wrap-Up and NetworkingAdmission: Free | RSVP requiredLocation: UCF Global (GB) \- 4356 Scorpius St, Orlando, FL 32816Recommended Parking: UCF Parking Garage D is located right next to the Global Building. Registration Link: https://luma.com/mywaf1jb Registration Info: Registration is free, Recommended Parking: UCF Global (GB) 4356 Scorpius St, Orlando, FL 32816, USA UCF Parking Garage D is located right next to the Global Building.

A fireside chat exploring the future of space and what it means for you. From space tourism to lunar landers and orbital business parks, we'll look at how Blue Origin is shaping the next era of human spaceflight -- and why every career path, from engineering to entrepreneurship to the arts, has a place in the space economy. Registration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/ZBLKbii3B3mcLoknWk4Fsg/What%2527s-Next-in-Space%253A-The-Blue-Origin-Perspective

At 6 p.m. on Nov. 6 -- the night before the annual Space Game -- Student Government will be giving away free T-shirts, snacks and slushies provided by Coca-Cola. There will also be music, special guests, fun attractions, a mechanical rocket and a drone show at 8:45 p.m.