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Blast off with us! Join the [College of Sciences,](https://sciences.ucf.edu/alumni/) [College of Engineering and Computer Science](https://www.cecs.ucf.edu/alumni-donors/), and the [College of Optics and Photonics](https://creol.ucf.edu/) for an out-of-this-world celebration at the third annual Space Game Tailgate.Date: Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 Time: 5-7 p.m. Location: UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center (front lawn)Tickets: Adults $35 | Child (13 and under) | $15Music | Food & Drinks | Family-Friendly Games & Activities | Exclusive SpaceU GearJoin us for a day of celebration, connection and cosmic fun! Tickets include a delicious 4 Rivers dinner buffet, two drink tickets, tea, lemonade and exclusive SpaceU swag. This galactic lawn party also features a DJ, private bar, photo booth, lawn games, and special appearances by aliens and robots.All alumni are invited to join this stellar celebration! Register today: [Space Game Tailgate](https://foundation.ucf.edu/SpaceGameTailgate) Registration Link: https://foundation.ucf.edu/SpaceGameTailgate Registration Info: Tickets: Adults $35 | Child (under 13) $15

The UCF football team welcomes Houston for its annual Space Game on Friday, November 7. The game will kick off at 8 p.m.Learn more about the [history of the Space Game](https://ucfknights.exposure.co/ever-upward).More information can be found by visiting UCF Athletics' [game day guide](https://ucfknights.com/news/2025/08/20/the-guide-in-25) and [ucfknights.com/sports/football](https://ucfknights.com/sports/football).

The UCF volleyball team welcomes Iowa State on Saturday, Nov. 8.UCF students can attend the match for free with valid UCF student ID. General admission tickets are available for purchase on [Ticketmaster](https://www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-volleyball-tickets/artist/1250831).For the most up-to-date information about the Knights, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/volleyball](https://ucfknights.com/sports/volleyball) and follow along on social media:* X (formerly Twitter): [@UCF_Volleyball](https://x.com/UCF_Volleyball) * Instagram: [@ucf.volleyball](https://www.instagram.com/ucf.volleyball) * Facebook: [UCF Volleyball](https://www.facebook.com/UCFVolleyball)

The Pegasus String Quartet is led by renowned violinist and UCF Professor Ayako Yonetani. Featuring Dr. Yonetani and three graduate students, the ensemble will present some of the most iconic music for string quartet.Free admission

Community Climb @ RWC Climbing Tower Every Sunday | Free for UCF StudentsClimb. Create. Connect. Join us every Sunday at the Climbing Tower for Community Climb! This is your weekly chance to hang out, try new activities, and enter our monthly raffle. No experience needed - we want all of the new climbers to come join us!Fall 2025 ScheduleOctober* Oct. 5 - Rope Bracelets & Rope Crafts: Repurpose old climbing rope into crafts to keep or share* Oct. 12 - Fall Climbing Competition: No Community Climb this week; come to the Fall Climbing Comp instead.* Oct. 19 - Anything But a Chalk Bag: Bring something creative to hold your climbing chalk that is anything but a chalk bag. Bonus points for creativity, functionality, style (and being school-appropriate)* Oct. 26 - Boulder Flash Comp: You'll get three attempts to finish a new bouldering problem. Earn extra raffle tickets for completing the routes successfully!November* Nov. 2 - Harness Charms: Create and swap small, clip-on items with other climbers to decorate your harness and connect with the community.* Nov. 9 - Swap Shop: Bring gently used outdoor or climbing gear to trade with others.* Nov. 16 - Sasquatch Challenge: Can you send a route with giant Sasquatch hands and feet? Put your skills to the test and earn raffle entries for completing the challenge.* Nov. 23 - Boulder Flash Comp: You'll get 3 attempts to finish a new bouldering problem. Earn extra raffle tickets for completing the routes successfully!Raffle Info: Attend, participate, and earn raffle entries each week. Winners are drawn at the final Community Climb of the month.

This year's program includes scenes from Donizetti's "L'elisir d'amore", Nicolai's "The Merry Wives of Windsor", Humperdinck's "Hansel and Gretel", Mozart's "Don Giovanni", and Verdi's "Nabucco".Every fall semester, the students enrolled in UCF's Opera Workshop class are assigned scenes to study, memorize, and prepare for this annual event. This year we have 16 students in the class - many of them are new students at UCF - and they are excited about singing/acting for you. We have four performances from which to choose - two on Sunday, November 9 and two on Saturday, November 15. The venue is on the main UCF campus in the "Rehearsal Hall Auditorium".The Rehearsal Hall Auditorium only seats about 90-100 guests, so please purchase your ticket(s) ahead of time to assure a seat. We will have spaces designated for wheelchair seating as well. Registration Link: https://www.purplepass.com/events/325735-a-potpourri-of-opera-scenes-nov-9th-2025 Registration Info: $10 Standard, $5 w/UCF ID

"Spanish Cinema Now" is a touring film series that showcases contemporary Spanish films to audiences in the US, co-presented by the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain and the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Central Florida. The series presents a diverse range of films from both established and emerging Spanish filmmakers, highlighting the current talent and different styles within the country's cinema. Known for featuring award-winning films, such as those recognized at the Goya Awards, it is now coming to Orlando! All screenings will be in original version (Spanish) with English subtitles. Do not miss this opportunity! RSVP required!Directed by Liliana Torres, 2024, 93 minutes Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spanish-cinema-now-2025-tickets-1748964502909?aff=oddtdtcreator Registration Info: Register here

This year's program includes scenes from Donizetti's "L'elisir d'amore", Nicolai's "The Merry Wives of Windsor", Humperdinck's "Hansel and Gretel", Mozart's "Don Giovanni", and Verdi's "Nabucco".Every fall semester, the students enrolled in UCF's Opera Workshop class are assigned scenes to study, memorize, and prepare for this annual event. This year we have 16 students in the class - many of them are new students at UCF - and they are excited about singing/acting for you. We have four performances from which to choose - two on Sunday, November 9 and two on Saturday, November 15. The venue is on the main UCF campus in the "Rehearsal Hall Auditorium".The Rehearsal Hall Auditorium only seats about 90-100 guests, so please purchase your ticket(s) ahead of time to assure a seat. We will have spaces designated for wheelchair seating as well. Registration Link: https://www.purplepass.com/events/325735-a-potpourri-of-opera-scenes-nov-9th-2025 Registration Info: $10 Standard, $5 w/UCF ID

Come explore opportunities to engage in research around the United States and the world!There are opportunities to engage in research at other universities and research institutions (e.g., the National Institute of Health). Previous UCF undergraduates have spent the summer all around the country including Harvard, Yale, Ohio State, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Pennsylvania. This workshop will also go over opportunities for summer research at UCF like the [Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)](http://our.ucf.edu/opportunities/summerfellowship.php)Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ ucf.edu)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1792830/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/stu/events?collection=ALL&eventFormat=HYBRID&sort=RELEVANCE&date=ALL&keyword=summer%20research%20funding Registration Info: Search for "Summer Research Funding" on Handshake's Events. Register to secure your spot.

Coping Through Creativity is a workshop designed to explore how various creative mediums can enrich our mental health and wellness. The workshop will feature interactive examples of creative outlets, explore research behind artistic therapeutic approaches and provide strategies that you can try on your own to start expressing yourself creatively.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 Tom Ruggie, founder and CEO of Destiny Wealth Partners and Destiny Family Office, and InvestmentNews 2025 Advisor of the Year - Alternative Investments, as he shares insights on his journey from humble beginnings in Lake County to leading a $1.5 billion wealth management organization recognized by the leaders in the industry, including Barron's, Forbes and InvestmentNews. Drawing inspiration from baseball legends Mickey Mantle and Derek Jeter, Tom, an avid collector of sports memorabilia, will explore how perseverance, integrity and continuous learning can turn early struggles into long-term success.Through candid stories, hard-earned lessons and a few inspired truths, Tom will help you find your own playbook for achieving your ultimate destiny, whether you're looking to launch your first startup or shape your career path.You'll walk away with an insider's perspective on what it really takes to build a lasting career, business or legacy from the ground up, including:1. How to turn setbacks into stepping stones: Reframing failure as a necessary part of progress.2. Why integrity is a lifelong competitive advantage: How "doing the right thing, period" creates trust, opportunity and long-term success.3. How to build your own personal playbook for growth: Why surrounding yourself with the right people, staying curious and never being complacent are key.4. Why outworking and outlearning others beats pure talent: A philosophy that there are no shortcuts to success. Playing the long game and putting in the effort and consistency define real greatness.5. How to stay fulfilled for life: Aligning your passion with your purpose and refusing to ever truly "retire" from doing what you love.Registration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/2w3xQP36FXUfUbFCX3Rfwx/Playbook-for-the-Long-Game-of-Success%253A-Outwork.-Outlearn.-Outlast.

Acquire skills to write a strong abstract and to synthesize your research or creative work for a presentation. This workshop is ideal for students planning to apply to the Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence or any other conference.Note: This workshop is for students already working on a research project with a faculty mentor.Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ ucf.edu)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1792840/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/stu/events?collection=ALL&eventFormat=HYBRID&sort=RELEVANCE&date=ALL&keyword=writing%20an%20abstract%20for%20conferences Registration Info: Search for "Writing an Abstract for Conferences" on Handshake's Events. Register to secure your spot.

Step up to the mic and share your voice! Whether you're into poetry, spoken word, karaoke, storytelling, or just want to vibe with the unexpected, this open mic is your stage. Come to express, connect, or simply enjoy the creativity of others in a welcoming atmosphere. No experience needed - just bring your energy and curiosity.

The Campus Activities Board presents: Riffmas. Absolutely rock out in the woods this holiday season with great bands, great music and great people! Ugly sweaters are encouraged at this FREE event. Let's make the forest shake! Lineup features: [@maisyband](https://www.instagram.com/maisyband/) [@deer_band.fl](https://www.instagram.com/deer_band.fl/) [@fawnband_](https://www.instagram.com/fawnband_/) [@pbr.fl](https://www.instagram.com/pbr.fl/) [@allthingsrot](https://www.instagram.com/allthingsrot/)

This group meets every Monday excluding campus closures/holidays.Meeting is OPEN to all UCF students, faculty, staff, and community members.Self Management And Recovery Training (SMART Recovery) is an evidenced-informed recovery method grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), that supports people with substance dependencies or problem behaviors to:1. Build and maintain motivation 2. Cope with urges and cravings 3. Manage thoughts, feelings and behaviors 4. Live a balanced lifeSMART Recovery focuses on the addictive behaviors, not the substance - meaning they are suitable for any problematic or addictive behavior - including but not limited to alcohol, drugs, gambling, tobacco, as well as eating disorders.For more information about this meeting format visit . For more UCF Recovery resources, visit [our website](https://studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/).

No appointment needed -- just come to the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center:* Tuesdays: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. * Wednesdays: 12-2 p.m.Check in on the first floor and you'll be directed to visit with a Career Peer Advisor for assistance with your resume, cover letter or Handshake profile. Or let us know if you have any quick career questions.

The Knights Trumpet Ensemble presents a concert of original works and orchestrations for this unique ensemble.Free admission

Designed for employees who already have some experience giving presentations and/or delivering training, this workshop provides an opportunity for participants to further hone their skills and receive helpful peer feedback. Topics include:* Engaging learning * Outlining of effective presentations/trainings * Developing presentation and facilitation techniquesThis course is meant for trainers and/or employees with training in their job responsibilities. Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/15972$2656/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld Registration Info: Register in Workday. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.

Are you interested in obtaining experiential learning opportunities and scholarships but don't know how or the best approach? Well, join us as fellow PRIME STEM scholar Berline Civil gives her TED Talk on her recent study abroad experience, what she learned and the strategies she used to obtain her opportunity. Note: Light refreshments will be provided. Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZ589l5UYV8C49o

Discover how 360-degree media and virtual reality can engage students through immersive experiences. Learn to create, curate and implement interactive content with ThingLink, from virtual field trips to dynamic storytelling.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/38ac1755/?appointmentTypeIds[]=55130751