The U.S. National Science Foundation recently released the guidelines for the 2026 Graduate Research Fellowship Competition. If you are an advanced undergraduate planning to pursue a graduate research degree or a first-year graduate student in an NSF-supported field, you may be eligible to apply for this prestigious award totaling over $150,000 in funding toward graduate study.This session will provide you with an overview of program requirements and review criteria, and will begin preparing you to draft the written statement required as part of your application. Additionally, the session will connect you with campus resources to support you as you develop and submit your application. All students considering applying to this fellowship program are encouraged to attend.During this session, you will hear from Dr. Laurie A. Pinkert, director of Writing Across the Curriculum and associate professor of writing and rhetoric, who has served as a reviewer for this fellowship program and has mentored more than 25 UCF students across disciplines who have received the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship.Important note: Sign in to Zoom using your UCF SSO account (with your full name and official UCF email) before opening the meeting link so your attendance can be recorded and a follow-up email can be sent to your email account.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/s/96816751402

Craft to your ghoulish hearts' content! Join us for all-day crafting stations. Basic crafting supplies are provided. Feel free to bring your own crafts.Special crafting hours are:* Button Making: 2-3 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. * Zine Making: 12-1 p.m. and 4-5 p.m.

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

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.

Emotional hunger can look like love and is often mistaken for it. This workshop focuses on the difference between the two, effects of emotional hunger on a relationship, longings and genuine affection, loving responses and those determined by emotional hunger.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

Learn how to get involved in a wide variety of opportunities like undergraduate research, studying abroad, internships, learning communities, graduate school preparations and more. Whether planning for graduate school or a career, High-impact practice experiences offer you a competitive edge by helping you blend what you're learning in the classroom with real-world experiences.Light snacks and refreshments provided. RSVP today to secure your spot to visit our website.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/6331019344 Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/stu/events?collection=ALL&eventFormat=HYBRID&sort=RELEVANCE&date=ALL&keyword=waddle Registration Info: Register through Handshake: Search for "Waddle into a HIP" on the Handshake events tab to secure your spot and gain access to the Zoom link for virtual attendees.