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/).

Psychological safety is essential for building collaborative, innovative, and high-performing teams. This 90-minute session introduces participants to the concept of psychological safety and its critical role in fostering employee engagement, trust and well-being.Participants will learn to:* Recognize behaviors that promote or undermine psychological safety * Apply strategies to create an environment where team members feel safe to express ideas, take risks, and be authentic without fear of judgment or retaliation * Build trust and encourage open, respectful communication * Cultivate a culture that values diverse perspectives and supports partnershipThrough practical activities and discussions, this session empowers leaders and employees to develop a psychologically safe workplace that drives engagement, innovation and success.Virtual Location URL: zoom link will be sent to those who register. Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/17815$979/rel-task/2997$10951.htmld Registration Info: Register in Workday. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.

This virtual webinar is sponsored by Orange County Government as part of the Florida SBDC at UCF's Orange County Strategic Series.Make your future happen; don't let it happen to you. With a strategic plan, you will be able to establish your company's direction, make better business decisions, and have a source of increased market share and profitability. Strategic planning is a series of building blocks including:* Financial Plan * Marketing Plan * Business Plan * Strategic PlanWhile most planning workshops address these plans separately, this two-part webinar series (Part I: Thursday, Oct. 16, and Part II: Thursday, Oct. 23) will present these four complementary planning events (two per webinar) as a series of activities that build on each other to create an effective, long-term strategic plan for your business that enables you to design your company's future and supports its sustainable growth and success. Includes multiple user-friendly tools and templates to be distributed.Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/success-is-no-accident-strategic-planning-for-small-businesses-part-ii-5a1eVO9p9P3/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/success-is-no-accident-strategic-planning-for-small-businesses-part-ii-5a1eVO9p9P3/overview

Your instructional videos have a voice, but do they speak to everyone? In this hands-on session, you'll explore the basics of audio descriptions and how to create them using Microsoft's Clipchamp. Walk away with practical strategies and skills that you can apply right away.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!This workshop is limited to UCF faculty, staff and GTAs. Registration Link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21423896&appointmentType=80138785

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.Rise of Asia in Our Globalized WorldWenxian Zhang Professor and Head of Archives & Special Collections at Olin Library, Rollins College[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/

[Academic Advancement Programs (AAP)](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/aap/) invites you to this Talk Tuesday session featuring Kelsey Holland from Florida A&M University College of Law for a workshop on acing your law school interviews with confidence and flair. Join for a dynamic session that covers everything from mastering common interview questions to showcasing your unique strengths and experiences. You'll learn how to handle tricky questions, present yourself professionally, and leave a lasting impression on admissions committees. This fun and engaging workshop will equip you to tackle any interview scenario with ease and stand out in the competitive world of law school admissions! *This workshop is designed for students in the Applying stage.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1778502/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1778502/share_preview Registration Info: Please RSVP on Handshake.

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) tools are widespread, maintaining academic integrity in online assessments has never been more challenging.This workshop will explore how Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor can be effectively used to deter and detect AI-assisted engagement during online assessments. Attendees will gain hands-on experience configuring exams, understanding monitoring analytics and implementing best practices to ensure secure, fair testing environments.This workshop is hybrid and limited to faculty and staff. Registration Link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/38ac1755/?appointmentTypeIds[]=82669727

Learn how to get your needs met in relationships and sustain healthy relationships while also maintaining self-respect. The aim of this workshop is to address ways of managing distress and enhancing your well-being.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

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!

The "shell" in Unix is a generic term for the program that provides the basic user interface to the system. Typically, this is a command line interface, but it can also include a graphical interface -- for example, "gnome shell."This workshop, presented by Steven Dick, will cover commands common to most variations of Unix and Unix command line interface shells. The second hour of this workshop will explore shell commands and solutions, inspired by participant questions and problems. It is assumed you are familiar with basic shell concepts.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0pQSQZ6AJYveEaW Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0pQSQZ6AJYveEaW

The Graphic Design faculty will provide an overview and answer questions related to the track.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/Vp7CAqIBSMuLYW4myPopaQ?_x_zm_rtaid=qpCMnabCTdSXPPXx5cI6aw.1760042025374.d8c101bd41db3f9002f2569d61012069&_x_zm_rhtaid=237#/registration Registration Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/Vp7CAqIBSMuLYW4myPopaQ?_x_zm_rtaid=qpCMnabCTdSXPPXx5cI6aw.1760042025374.d8c101bd41db3f9002f2569d61012069&_x_zm_rhtaid=237#/registration

Take Your Art -- and Career -- to the Next Level!Thinking about graduate school in art? Want to become a university professor or deepen your creative practice?Join us for the UCF MFA in Studio Art & Design Information Session and discover how our program empowers artists to grow as creators, educators, and innovators.* Tuesday, November 4, 2025 * 4:30-6:30 PM (Eastern Time) * Live on ZoomFor questions, contact Jason Burrell at [jason.burrell@ucf.edu](mailto:jason.burrell@ucf.edu).Expand your vision. Advance your practice. Shape the future of art and design at UCF.Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=acc3c356-82d7-4581-b859-292547121b66 Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=acc3c356-82d7-4581-b859-292547121b66 Registration Info: Hosted by the UCF College of Graduate Studies

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.

UCF's Tubanauts, a student-led music club, perform in concert. The Tubanauts are comprised of UCF Tuba/Euphonium Studio members, tuba/euphonium ensemble members, and non-majors alike who love the tuba and euphonium.Free admission

Please join us for a Guest Artist Recital featuring Jon Regen piano/voice, with McClenty Hunter and Richard Drexler.Free admission

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, AI in orbit, lunar infrastructure, investment trends, and other space economy-related topics. Hosted in partnership with The Economist. *This is an invite only event

Hosted by UCF's Center for Distributed Learning, the CDL Faculty Connect expo is designed to bring faculty and staff together to explore the transformative potential of digital learning. Attendees engage with interactive booths showcasing tools and services such as AI technologies, 3D printing, VR equipment, instructional design resources, and multimedia support.The event fosters collaboration and innovation in teaching through demonstrations, conversations, and professional development opportunities. It also features light refreshments, giveaways, and insights into enhancing course delivery across modalities. Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cdl-faculty-connect-expo-tickets-1560106744269?aff=oddtdtcreator

This is a 2.5 to 3 hour virtual training session designed to help two groups of business: (1) those just exploring or brand new to government contracting and (2) those down the path a bit looking to backfill some gaps. You can join late or leave early and still learn something about government contracting, but those that stick around for the whole program will receive a practical, frank, overview of the government contracting process.This webinar covers the following areas:* Introduction to the Government Contracting Process * Components of a "GIB Ready" Business * Suggestions for an Initial Marketing Tool Kit * Reactive Business Development Strategies * Proactive Business Development Strategies * Introduction to the SBA's Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) database * Potential Next StepsIn addition to the instruction, attendees will have the opportunity to receive handouts that are practical tools in helping develop your government contracting programs. The handouts will also include the slide deck of the presentation which will include a number of live links to research resources, registration sites, and certification programs.This class will be delivered by one of the Florida APEX Accelerator Consultants at UCF. The Florida APEX Accelerator provides no cost government contracting consulting to small businesses.This event is sponsored by the Florida SBDC at UCF.Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/government-contracting-overview-5a1eVO8U07d Registration Link: https://sbdcorlando.com/upcoming-seminars/

Want to make your online course content more welcoming and accessible for every student? Join UCF accessibility professionals to identify common barriers and demonstrate quick, effective strategies to improve course design. We'll work through interactive activities that will test and hone your digital accessibility knowledge. Additionally, we will demonstrate some free and simple-to-use tools and services available to you to enhance your course.In this workshop, you will:* Recognize common accessibility barriers in online courses, such as missing captions, unclear headings, and lack of alt text, and their impact on students. * Apply practical strategies to design accessible, student-friendly courses. * Identify UCF resources and tools to support ongoing accessibility improvements in your courses.This workshop is limited to UCF faculty, staff and GTAs. Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1560106744269?aff=oddtdtcreator

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.