During the next several Wednesdays, CREOL faculty will present brief highlights of their research activities. The talks take place at noon in Room 103, with two professors each giving a 25-minute presentation.Attendance is mandatory for all first-semester Ph.D. students.SEPTEMBER 312:00: Ayman Abouraddy12:30: Christian HeideSEPTEMBER 10No presentationsSEPTEMBER 1712:00: Sean Pang12:30: Yannick SalaminSEPTEMBER 2412:00: Konstantin Vodopyanov12:30: Shin-Tson WuOCTOBER 112:00: Joshua Kaufman12:30: Kristopher DavisOCTOBER 812:00: Kyle Renshaw12:30: Peter DelfyettOCTOBER 1512:00: Eric Johnson12:30: Ivan DivlianskyOCTOBER 2212:00: Murat Yuskel12:30: Li FangOCTOBER 2912:00: Kyu Young Han12:30: Leland NordinNOVEMBER 512:00: TBD12:30: Midya PartoNOVEMBER 1212:00: Sasan Fathpour12:30: Debashis ChandaNOVEMBER 1912:00: Stephen Eikenberry12:30: TBD

* 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)

Compete for $15,000 in cash prizes by pitching bold ideas that create real-world impact.This session will walk you through everything you need to know about the UCF Innovation Tournament, including rules, deadlines, judging, and tips to strengthen your pitch.Competition Tracks:* Art and Entertainment * Social and Health * Retail Products and Services * Advanced TechnologyRegistration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/discover/events?s=s

Dr. Milani will explore the role of Jesus in Islamic mystical traditions, examining how viewing both Jesus and Muhammad as mystics and prophets challenges traditional religious categories.Dr. Milad Milani is Senior Lecturer at Western Sydney University and author of a number of books and articles, including The Nature of Sufism: An Ontological Reading of the Mystical in Islam (2022)Brought to you by the Al-Ghazali Program in Islamic StudiesVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a8yrRnkiRDCJxe7j2x-Icg

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.Baroque Aesthetic of a Qing Imperial GardenHui Zou Professor of Comparative Architectural History, University of 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/

How did alum Yasir Sheikh, Guard Dog Security President and CEO, get a deal with NASCAR shortly after UCF?Expect to learn more about tapping into intentionality through creating goals and organization frameworks that inspire success. He'll talk about the benefits of leveraging your untapped skillsets to exceed your goals, while staying organized and tactful along the way. Registration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/SNPptS6HySrRLAsiRfnG25/From-Pit-Stops-to-Power-Moves%253A-Building-Brands%252C-Breaking-Barriers