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Under the direction of Jeff Rupert, the Flying Horse Big Band is UCF's premier jazz ensemble. Comprised of students in UCF's jazz studies program, this chart-topping group has performed globally with two of their albums reaching the #1 spot on the national (professional) jazz charts.Tickets: $20 Standard $10 w/UCF ID Free for School of Performing Arts' students, faculty and staff

Lake Claire Recreation Area • September 27, 2025Get ready to kick off the fall semester at Lake Claire with PaddleFest 2025! We're bringing back our favorite summer camp vibes with paddling, games, music, and all the nostalgic fun of Camp Claire. Join us for this classic Recreation and Wellness Center event at UCF's only natural lake.Highlights & Activities* Free kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals for all current UCF students (ID required). Guests are welcome as long as they are in the same vessel as a current student!* Camp-themed stations around Lake Claire: lawn games, arts & crafts, giant Jenga, cornhole, and more* Live music, tasty snacks, and prize giveaways to deliver the ultimate autumn spirit* Connect with local groups and campus clubs: stop by interactive booths from UCF departments, student orgs, and community partners to learn more, play games, and get involved! * Adaptive paddling options available: ADA-compliant dock and gear for all abilities at Lake ClaireWho Can Participate?PaddleFest is a free event for all current UCF students, RWC members, and their guests! Anyone can come out for the event, but you must be a UCF Student to participate in the watercraft race and win prizes.

A play by Marisela Treviño OrtaImmerse yourself in a lyrical tale centered on two sisters, Helena and Belmira. Inspired by Brazilian folklore, this beautiful play explores the depths of life's relationships.Three days before Belmira's wedding, a mysterious man emerges in the sisters' small riverside village. His presence allows deep emotions and unspoken desires to float to the surface, creating waves in an already complex sibling relationship. Dive into a world where myth and reality intertwine to explore true love, compromise, and the choices that transform our lives.Tickets: $10-$25Performance Schedule* Thursday, September 18, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, September 19, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, September 20, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, September 21, 2025, 2:00 p.m. * Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, September 26, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, September 27, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, September 28, 2025, 2:00 p.m.Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/detail/the-river-bride/ Registration Info: Purchase tickets: $25, $10 with UCF ID

A play by Marisela Treviño OrtaImmerse yourself in a lyrical tale centered on two sisters, Helena and Belmira. Inspired by Brazilian folklore, this beautiful play explores the depths of life's relationships.Three days before Belmira's wedding, a mysterious man emerges in the sisters' small riverside village. His presence allows deep emotions and unspoken desires to float to the surface, creating waves in an already complex sibling relationship. Dive into a world where myth and reality intertwine to explore true love, compromise, and the choices that transform our lives.Tickets: $10-$25Performance Schedule* Thursday, September 18, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, September 19, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, September 20, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, September 21, 2025, 2:00 p.m. * Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, September 26, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, September 27, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, September 28, 2025, 2:00 p.m.Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/detail/the-river-bride/ Registration Info: Purchase tickets: $25, $10 with UCF ID

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-5a1eVO8Tzmf Registration Link: https://sbdcorlando.com/upcoming-seminars/

[Graduate & Professional Month](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iIt595J2QM1P5440mR57kXhFmE7SU7-X?usp=sharing) Kick-Off Picnic Start your journey toward graduate or professional school with us at the GP Month Kick-Off Picnic! This event marks the beginning of a month-long focus on preparing for your next academic chapter.What's in store:* Giveaways - Pick up fun and useful items to support your advanced degree journey. * Snacks & Refreshments - Enjoy free treats while you connect with peers. * Networking - Meet fellow students, alumni and advisors who can help guide your path. * Resource Hub - Get exclusive materials to help you represent your best self at the [Graduate & Professional School Fair on October 20](https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/47eee6ee-547c-4b07-8170-6a7feb2c8652/student_preview).Whether you're just starting to explore your options or already planning your applications, this picnic is the perfect place to begin. Let's kick off GP Month together! Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1777662/share_preview Registration Info: RSVP not required, but encouraged.

Title: Advances in Heterogeneous Integrated Photonics for Scalable Quantum TechnologiesAbstract: Integrated photonics is revolutionizing how we generate, manipulate, and transmit quantum information. While the scalability and manufacturability of silicon photonics has been a driver of many quantum photonic technologies over the past two decades, future progress requires hybrid and heterogeneous integration strategies that can take advantage of different materials. In this presentation, I'll focus on AlGaAs and InGaP--two III-V semiconductor platforms that combine mature fabrication, a direct bandgap for electrical injection, low-loss operation, and large optical nonlinearities for efficient quantum light generation and conversion. After a brief introduction to the field, I'll discuss how we fabricate III-V photonic devices heterogeneously integrated with ultra-low-loss silicon nitride at wafer-scale, which we have utilized for high-rate entangled-photon pair generation and squeezing with performance that rivals bulk optics but with orders-of-magnitude smaller footprint and power requirements. I'll highlight some emerging applications, including: (1) multiplexing arrays of quantum sources for reconfigurable multi-user quantum networking, cryptography, and clock synchronization, (2) development and integration of tunable chip-scale lasers for turnkey and compact quantum modules, and (3) chip-scale squeezed microcombs for quantum-enhanced detectors and sensors. I'll conclude with exciting future directions envisioned for engineering quantum photonic systems in the next 5-10 years.About the Speaker: Galan Moody is a Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of California Santa Barbara. Prior to this, he was a Research Scientist (2015-2019) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and a National Research Council postdoctoral fellow at NIST (2013-2015). He received a PhD in Physics (2013) and a BSc in Engineering Physics (2008) from CU-Boulder. He is a recipient of a US Air Force Young Investigator Program award (2020), an NSF CAREER award (2021), an ACS Rising Star in Photonics Award (2024), and the UCSB College of Engineering outstanding faculty award (2024). He serves as a thrust co-lead and on the executive committee for UCSB's NSF Quantum Foundry, chairs program committees for several conferences including FiOLS and CLEO, and he is on the editorial board for PRX Quantum and IOP's Journal of Physics: Photonics.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/94633387918?from=addon

Ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others? Our nationally ranked and accredited [Counselor Education](https://ccie.ucf.edu/cesp/counselored/) master's and doctoral programs prepare the next generation of professional counselors and counselor educators to make significant impacts on the lives of their clients, students and communities. Ranking among the top 15 counselor education programs in the nation since 2009, our program offers a proven history of success to help you make a substantial difference. Join us for a virtual Q&A session during the UCF Grad Fair to learn more about our program and how you can get involved.Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=f4dbb271-06c0-4223-a0dc-832ee586d267 Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=f4dbb271-06c0-4223-a0dc-832ee586d267

Nail the Interview: Show Them Why You're the One This interactive session teaches you how to communicate your experience and potential--no matter the opportunity. From common questions to powerful answers, you'll learn how to prepare, practice, and perform like a pro in your next interview.If you're unable to come in person, join us on Zoom!:Virtual Location URL: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1781070/share_preview Registration Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1781070/share_preview

Get your resume ready for the Spring Optics and Photonics Career Fair, hosted by CREOL. Open to students studying optics and photonics, engineering and physics.Registration will open in September. Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/career_fairs/60014

Title: Meta-Optics for Edge ComputingAbstract: With the proliferation of networked sensors and artificial intelligence, there is an increasing need for edge computing where data is processed at the sensor level to reduce bandwidth and latency while still preserving energy efficiency. In this talk, I will discuss how meta-optics can be used to implement computation for optical edge sensors, serving to off-load computationally expensive convolutional operations from the digital platform, reducing both latency and power consumption. Meta-optics can also take advantage of additional information channels, such as polarization, spectral composition, and angle of incidence, to process information not recorded on conventional cameras. I will discuss how this increased freedom in design allows meta-optics to augment, or replace, conventional imaging optics in achieving parallel optical processing across multiple independent channels. The meta-optic frontend is demonstrated to enable segmenting and classifying objects with minimal computational resources as well as allow for spectral discrimination in classifying objects based on their emission characteristics. About the Speaker: Professor Valentine received a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Purdue University in 2004 and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from UC Berkeley in 2010. At Vanderbilt he is currently a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and the Deputy Director of the Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE). Prof. Valentine researches the optical properties of nanostructured metamaterials for imaging and image processing, photodetection, and dynamically reconfigurable optics for wavefront control. He has received an NSF CAREER Award, the Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award, and a Chancellor's Award for Research.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/93234347765?from=addon

Join us to discover how your experiences beyond the classroom can support your career path! Learn how to translate your research, study abroad, internship, or volunteering experiences into real-world career skills.Light snacks and refreshments provided. RSVP today to secure your spot to visit our website.Virtual Location URL: register through Handshake for Zoom link Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/stu/events?collection=ALL&eventFormat=HYBRID&sort=RELEVANCE&date=ALL&keyword=leveraging Registration Info: Search for "Leveraging your High-Impact Practice" on Handshake's Events. Register to secure your spot.

Online information on the ADVNP Program at UCF. During this interactive session you will learn about the unique admission requirements and have the opportunity to ask questions and find out what you need to know to prepare your application.Attendees will learn about the program, curriculum, course modality, clinicals and other helpful information. This information session is open to anyone interested in applying to [UCF College of Nursing ADVNP Program.](https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/doctoral-degrees/ "https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/doctoral-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. There will be limited availability for advising after the session; however, you will be provided contact information to schedule a one-on-one advising appointment should you need it.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/92660496418 Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/advnp101025

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.

[The Early Access Pass](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iIt595J2QM1P5440mR57kXhFmE7SU7-X?usp=sharing) is a special opportunity for students who attend at least one eligible workshop during Graduate & Professional School Month. This pass grants early entry to the Graduate & Professional School Fair on October 20 from 4:00-7:00 PM, allowing passholders to enter at 3:30 PM (a full 30 minutes before general admission).Enjoy exclusive time with representatives, a quieter environment, and first access to popular programs. To collect your pass, attend an eligible in-person workshop or stop by the [DCC front desk](https://www.ucf.edu/location/kenneth-g-dixon-career-development-center/) during designated pick-up times from October 13-17, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.Early Access Pass holders will receive a physical ticket, a premium name badge, and a personalized fair itinerary to help them navigate the event with confidence and purpose.For more information regarding the fair, please visit this [link](https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/47eee6ee-547c-4b07-8170-6a7feb2c8652/student_preview). Registration Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/47eee6ee-547c-4b07-8170-6a7feb2c8652/student_preview Registration Info: Register for the fair!

One spin closer to your dream program--Master's, PhD, Med, Law and more!Think grad school prep can't be fun? Think again. Swing by the [DCC](https://www.ucf.edu/location/kenneth-g-dixon-career-development-center/) and spin the wheel for a shot at winning cool, free resources to help you slay your postgrad plan, whether you're aiming for a master's, PhD, medical school, law school or any other advanced degree.It's fast, it's fun, and it's all about getting you ready to show up and show out at the [Graduate & Professional School Fair on October 20](https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/47eee6ee-547c-4b07-8170-6a7feb2c8652/student_preview). No pressure, just prizes, prep and good vibes. Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1777836/share_preview

Lost on What to Major In? Let's Figure It Out…. Explore what makes you tick and how that connects to majors and careers at UCF. You'll take a short assessment (go.ucf/Focus2), discover your Holland Code (RIASEC), and learn about resources that make the journey a little less overwhelming and a lot more exciting.If you're unable to attend in person, join us online via zoom! Get the link from Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1781072/share_previewVirtual Location URL: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1781072/share_preview Registration Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1781072/share_preview

This monthly food distribution event is a volunteering opportunity that occurs on the third Thursday of every month at the 910 Livingston Street Church of God about a block and half from UCF Downtown and Valencia College Downtown.The entire volunteer opportunity is from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. There are two volunteer shifts: 8:30-11 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.-1p.m. Volunteers may sign up for one or both shifts (link below).Volunteers will be expected to assist with setup and teardown, breakdown and repackage food for distribution, and assist with loading patron's vehicles.*If all 20 spots are filled, you are still able to come volunteer. Registration Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4CA8A923ABF49-52648443-910food/61146899#/

Virtual webinarThis event 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 (2) part webinar series (Part I: Thursday, October 16th and Part II: Thursday, October 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-i-5a1eVO9p3GR/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/success-is-no-accident-strategic-planning-for-small-businesses-part-i-5a1eVO9p3GR/overview

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.