Want to know more about becoming a UCF Knight? High school students and college students seeking to transfer to UCF are invited to join our faculty, staff and administrators for a daylong open house event. This is your opportunity to learn first-hand about our campus, academic programs, student life, financial aid and much more. Families are welcome!Check-in begins at 8 a.m. and activities are scheduled between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. View a [sample agenda](https://www.ucf.edu/admissions/undergraduate/open_house_agenda/) and check our [FAQs](https://www.ucf.edu/admissions/undergraduate/faq/campus-visits-tours/) for more information.Registration is required and space is limited, so we encourage you to sign up early. Registration Link: https://www.ucf.edu/admissions/undergraduate/visit/ Registration Info: Each prospective student is required to complete a registration.

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.

An enchanting evening featuring the Oboe Studio Recital on the UCF main campus, where students of Professor Jamie Strefeler will showcase their remarkable talent.

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

UCF presents an evening of music as students from Dr. Rie Suzuki's clarinet studio perform. This recital will highlight the skills and creativity of UCF's clarinetists through a variety of pieces.

UCF student composers come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and this is evident in the exciting and diverse music they create. Whether writing for the concert hall or for media including film, television and video games, our students pride themselves on their dedication to craft, openness to new ideas and meaningful interaction with listeners.

UCF student composers come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and this is evident in the exciting and diverse music they create. Whether writing for the concert hall or for media including film, television and video games, our students pride themselves on their dedication to craft, openness to new ideas and meaningful interaction with listeners.

The Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute invites you to join Project FOCUS, a series of 10 coaching sessions designed to enhance the academic performance of individuals experiencing school-related challenges such as organization, planning and memory. Participants receive personalized assessments and in-person coaching sessions facilitated by trained coaches on UCF's main campus. Coaching sessions are available during the summer and fall terms of 2024 and the registration cost is $300. Secure your spot today. Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/project-focus-weekly-personalized-sessions-summerfall-2024-registration-932647091557

The Fall 2024 BFA Exhibition provides the opportunity for senior undergraduate students specializing in book arts, ceramics, drawing, experimental animation, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture to share their research and artistic practice.Join us for the opening reception Thursday, Nov. 22, from 6-9 p.m. (coincides with the Art Knight! event) | [Register Here](https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/art-knight-bfa-opening-reception/e-jbryjr)Additional information and programming coming soon!_______________________________________________________Exhibition dates: November 22, 2024 - December 3, 2024 | Opening Reception: Nov. 22 from 6-9 p.m. (coincides with the Art Knight! event) | [RSVP](https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/art-knight-bfa-opening-reception/e-jbryjr)Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed on major holidays Admission is FREE_________________________________________________________The UCF Art Gallery at the University of Central Florida serves as a catalyst for visual art experiences and education, culture and community engagement. Our mission is to encourage dialogue and engagement between students, faculty, members of the community, and artists by providing a framework for intellectual and creative inquiry. The gallery hosts exhibitions and programming that examine cultural and social contexts and support contemporary art practices.Free parking is available in Garage F next to the Addition Financial Arena. Parking lot H4 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. After 5:30 p.m., daily virtual visitor permits are allowed to park in faculty, staff, unreserved or student spaces. Visitors can register their vehicle's license plate information into the online parking system. Registration Link: https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/art-knight-bfa-opening-reception/e-jbryjr Registration Info: Admission is free and open to the public.

Help us maintain a safe and ready blood supply for cancer patients, trauma patients, or when unexpected tragedies occur. The OneBlood bus will park on Memory Mall near the Veterans Memorial.Walk-ups are welcomed, and appointments are appreciated! Registration Link: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1534981 Registration Info: Save time - Schedule your appointment now!

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

Society of Optics Student Chapter SeminarTitle: Novel Techniques of External Cavity Control for Quantum Cascade LasersAbstract: Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCLs) are a useful source of mid-infrared laser radiation for spectroscopic applications. Since the invention of QCLs 30 years ago and the invention of QCL frequency combs approximately 10 years ago, the implementation of new technologies to better leverage QCL performance and improve the their control is an active area of research. One powerful technique to control QCLs is by external cavity (EC) optical feedback injection. In this method, photons emitted from a laser are subject to selection by an external cavity and are subsequently fed back to the laser to seed the generation of new photons. This talk will discuss two EC-QCL technologies: one which enables an ultra-broadband laser spectrometer for planetary science applications, and another which has allowed controlled harmonic comb generation in QCL frequency combs. To complement this technical talk, Nick will also provide remarks on his experiences in graduate school as an undergraduate alumni of CREOL.About the speaker: Nick Kosan received his Bachelor's degree at CREOL in 2019 (summa cum laude). Currently, he is a Ph.D candidate at Princeton University's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering under the supervision of Professor Gerard Wysocki. Nick's doctoral studies are supported by the NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities fellowship. His research focuses on laser spectroscopy systems with both single mode and frequency comb QCLs. As a visiting scholar, Nick continued these research efforts at Southwest Research Institute and ETH Zurich. In addition to his research responsibilities, Nick serves as the Vice President of Internal Affairs of Princeton's Graduate Student Government.

This workshop will help you learn how to manage distressing feelings, challenge negative thoughts and take care of yourself during stressful times.This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop series. [Learn about CAPS and other workshops.](https://caps.sdes.ucf.edu/)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf-hipaa.zoom.us/j/97245375228

The UCF [Mathematics Colloquium](https://sciences.ucf.edu/math/colloquium/), held every Monday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in MSB 318, offers a diverse platform for research scholars, faculty, students, and industry experts to share and exchange ideas, fostering discussion and networking across various areas of mathematics.[Sarah Arpin](https://math.vt.edu/people/faculty/arpin-sarah.html), Virginia Tech Department of Mathematics assistant professor, will speak at this week's colloquium on supersingular elliptic curve isogeny graphs.Abstract: Underlying the security of isogeny-based cryptography are supersingular elliptic curve isogeny graphs. These expansive, well-mixing graphs encode rich geometric information about supersingular elliptic curves over finite fields. In this talk, we take an arithmetic-geometric perspective to explore various graph variants. Along the way, we will uncover how supersingular elliptic curves and their isogeny graphs naturally lend themselves to cryptographic applications.

Join the UCF choirs and the UCF Orchestra for a festive evening of holiday joy. The program includes contemporary holiday favorites, spirituals and traditional tunes! Registration Link: https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2024/ucf-knights-season-of-joy/ Registration Info: $35, $25, $15, and $10

The Fall 2024 BFA Exhibition provides the opportunity for senior undergraduate students specializing in book arts, ceramics, drawing, experimental animation, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture to share their research and artistic practice.Join us for the opening reception Thursday, Nov. 22, from 6-9 p.m. (coincides with the Art Knight! event) | [Register Here](https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/art-knight-bfa-opening-reception/e-jbryjr)Additional information and programming coming soon!_______________________________________________________Exhibition dates: November 22, 2024 - December 3, 2024 | Opening Reception: Nov. 22 from 6-9 p.m. (coincides with the Art Knight! event) | [RSVP](https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/art-knight-bfa-opening-reception/e-jbryjr)Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed on major holidays Admission is FREE_________________________________________________________The UCF Art Gallery at the University of Central Florida serves as a catalyst for visual art experiences and education, culture and community engagement. Our mission is to encourage dialogue and engagement between students, faculty, members of the community, and artists by providing a framework for intellectual and creative inquiry. The gallery hosts exhibitions and programming that examine cultural and social contexts and support contemporary art practices.Free parking is available in Garage F next to the Addition Financial Arena. Parking lot H4 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. After 5:30 p.m., daily virtual visitor permits are allowed to park in faculty, staff, unreserved or student spaces. Visitors can register their vehicle's license plate information into the online parking system. Registration Link: https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/art-knight-bfa-opening-reception/e-jbryjr Registration Info: Admission is free and open to the public.

Help us maintain a safe and ready blood supply for cancer patients, trauma patients, or when unexpected tragedies occur. The OneBlood bus will park on Memory Mall near the Veterans Memorial.Walk-ups are welcomed, and appointments are appreciated! Registration Link: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1534996 Registration Info: Save time - Schedule your appointment now!

Do you need to caption your video content? This 90-minute interactive session will guide you through practical methods of generating captions for both existing and new content in various video editing and delivery platforms. After a brief overview of how we can maintain maximum accessibility, we'll compare the Faculty Multimedia Center's recommended tools to help you better decide what will work best for you. This includes: Zoom, Panopto, YouTube, Adobe Premiere Pro and a live demonstration of Microsoft's Clipchamp.This workshop is limited to UCF faculty and GTA's. Registration Link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21423896&appointmentType=55127572

Journaling is a powerful coping strategy, but it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to our thoughts. Gain insight on the benefits of journaling and learn about a variety of practical and creative techniques to make it a practice that works for you.This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop series. [Learn about CAPS and other workshops.](https://caps.sdes.ucf.edu/)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf-hipaa.zoom.us/j/97245375228