Find official UCF Watch Parties near you!Learn More: [ ](https://ucfalumni.com/watchparties/)Questions? Contact us at [KnightsAroundTheNation@ucfalumni.com](mailto:KnightsAroundTheNation@ucfalumni.com).

Do you have an idea for solving a problem and making an impact? UCF's Ideas Tournament invites all students from every college, major, and level to share their interests, ideas, and aspirations for a chance to win $5,000 in cash prizes. This in an online video-submission competition and contestants will get feedback from expert judges on their proposals. We've made creating a video pitch easy (see step-by-step instructions below) and participates can choose whether to be visible, use voiceovers, or a mixture of both.Whether your idea solves a social challenge, introduces a new product, or reimagines technology, this is your opportunity to take your first step as a creator, innovator, entrepreneur, and leader. Mark Your Calendar* Sept. 8 - Applications Open * Sept. 17 and 23 - Info Sessions @ 3PM, UCF Blackstone LaunchPad * Sept. 29 - Application Deadline (11:59 PM) * Oct. 6 - Winners AnnouncedVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/4FVxQizyDgwQyrivArYmvv/UCF-Ideas-Tournament---2025 Registration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/4FVxQizyDgwQyrivArYmvv/UCF-Ideas-Tournament---2025

This is a 6-week Small Group Training designed to teach the basics of calisthenics. Perfect for beginners, this class will help you master foundational movements, improve technique, and help you grow in your fitness journey. The Small Group Training cost is $50. Training will take place September 8th-October 15th and will be Monday's and Wednesday's, 8AM-9AM. Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=ffd399a0-256c-4b79-964c-6279618efceb Registration Info: Registration opens August 25th and closes September 3rd.

The ACE Personal Training course is a 8-week course that consists of lectures and in-person labs, where you are provided an opportunity to receive hands-on personal training experience. This course is great for anyone interested in becoming a certified personal trainer or wanting to learn more about exercise programming. The course is $320.00, including the materials (textbook, online module access, practice exam, and Personal Training Exam enrollment).American Council on Exercise (ACE) certifications are well-recognized throughout the United States and the world as providing comprehensive knowledge. The ACE-CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) certification teaches you how to evaluate a client's current fitness and build a program around them.The course takes place Mondays and Wednesdays @ 3-5 PM, September 8th - October 29th. Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=1b168974-f12f-441a-a8d6-3ee6ca76eac4 Registration Info: Registration opens August 25th and closes September 3rd.

The UCF football team welcomes UNC and on Saturday, Sept. 20. Kick off is at 3:30 p.m., and the game is televised on FOX.Both teams feature first-year head coaches with Scott Frost in his second stint at the helm of the Knights, and former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick in his first year with the Tar Heels.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).

Trip Information* Trip Date: 9/20/2025 * Trip Location: Mosquito Lagoon, Titusville, FL * Trip Cost: $35.00 * Registration Opens: TBD * Registration Closes: TBDRegister for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the [UCF RWC Membership Portal website](https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProducts?classification=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22&category=ea528aa9-f493-4efb-b769-b1e686780cb3). All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.Pre-Trip Date & Time: TBDTrip Description: Ever wanted to see bioluminescent dinoflagellates (aka algae) lighting up the entirety of the water you are paddling in? Well, now is your chance to see this unique sight with the help of our professional student trip leaders. Off of the city of Titusville, you can watch this magic happen. With each stroke of your paddle, you can see the water light up before your eyes and may even see a bioluminescent jellyfish as a surprise! Come join us on one of our most popular trips that Adventure Trips has to offer!What's Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity (including kayaks, PFDs, headlamps, etc.), transportation to/from the activity, and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, and most are certified Wilderness First Responders.What's Not Included: Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal water/snacks. Meals are not provided. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting.Trip Leaders: Kim and Haley Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program Registration Info: Registration opens 2 weeks before the event at 12:00pm

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

Explore …no place like home by Tenee Hart at the [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/no-place-like-home-by-tenee-hart/) from Aug. 22 - Sept. 26.Exhibition Statement:"Being at-home is a matter of how one feels or how one might fail to feel." - Sara AhmedThe conflicted sense of home is where this exhibition begins. Destabilizing the romanticized concept of home, this exhibition will challenge the representation of this ideology by exploring various facets of home across multiple planes of identity including culture, gender, and sexuality. In …no place like home the works will both physicalize and undercut domestic connotations, becoming an anti-monument that calls attention to its own unstable foundation - this idea of home as comfort or discomfort. Dedicated to such ideas of home, this exhibit will include works that stem from the artist's personal childhood nostalgia and the unforgiving chokeholds such memories can create.To learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/no-place-like-home-by-tenee-hart/)

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!Appointments for Blood Donation:Appointments for Platelet Donation:Registration Link: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1675127 Registration Info: Save time - Schedule your appointment now!

You're invited to a virtual open house with the Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning (MSURP) program director and academic advisor as we prepare for the Spring 2026 admission cycle.Join us to get answers to your most frequently asked questions about the program curriculum, application requirements and more.Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=ca90c018-ddff-4ada-88c7-a3b198f48200 Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=ca90c018-ddff-4ada-88c7-a3b198f48200

Join Josiah Candelaria, founder of Purple Ocean Superfood Bar, for an inspiring TED Talk titled "From Tent to Trademark: Building a Brand the Real Way."In this powerful session, Josiah shares how he built his thriving business from a single tent setup into a cultural movement -- without investors or shortcuts. This talk dives into real-world strategies for starting a business with purpose, validating ideas through action, overcoming challenges and building a brand that resonates deeply with the community.Students will leave equipped with practical insights, entrepreneurial mindset tools and the belief that your passion -- no matter how small it starts -- can become a platform. Registration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/PS6jRd8DidLs4pzXgSVRfa/From-Tent-to-Trademark%253A-Building-a-Brand-the-Real-Way

While the Rosen College Campus undergoes a renovation to the academic building, we will offer Virtual Visit experiences! The virtual sessions will be offered via Zoom. All sessions will be offered on select Mondays and Fridays at 1 pm EST.Virtual Location URL: https://futureknight.apply.ucf.edu/portal/rosenvirtual Registration Link: https://futureknight.apply.ucf.edu/portal/rosenvirtual Registration Info: Registered guests will receive a confirmation e-mail with meeting number and password

For faculty or staff: COIL, or Collaborative Online International Learning, is an innovative teaching approach that connects students and faculty from institutions in different countries to engage in joint academic projects. These collaborations are designed and facilitated by two faculty members from diverse cultural, linguistic, and geographical backgrounds, using online communication tools to co-develop and deliver integrated learning experiences. Participation in COIL projects offers several key benefits, including:* Strengthening international partnerships between institutions and educators. * Enhancing global perspectives in the curriculum by embedding international dimensions into course content. * Fostering intercultural competence among students through teamwork in diverse, cross-cultural groups.COIL provides a meaningful opportunity to internationalize the classroom without the need for physical mobility, making global learning more accessible and inclusive.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/6889519540

Do math problems leave you feeling stuck or second-guessing yourself? Math Mastery: Strategies for Solving with Confidence is a hands-on workshop designed to help you build the skills -- and the mindset -- you need to tackle math with clarity and assurance.Learn effective problem-solving techniques, ways to approach different types of math questions and strategies to reduce math anxiety. Whether you're brushing up on basics or facing advanced coursework, this session will help you strengthen your foundation and solve with confidence. Registration Link: https://web.penjiapp.com/communities/REno7th1cj/join-event

Join us for an information session for the UCF Online healthcare informatics professional science M.S. program.Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=79ee03ca-ebbf-4ea1-9a51-76967f024173 Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=79ee03ca-ebbf-4ea1-9a51-76967f024173

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: Lip Sync for Your LifeEnjoy a night full of exciting lip sync performances and vote for your favorite to win. Only one can snatch the crown. Who will survive the ultimate Lip Sync for Your Life?Sign up now for your chance to be the lip-syncing champion!RSVP REQUIRED VIA QR CODE LINK on @ucf_cabWhen: Monday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. Where: Pegasus Ballroom

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/).

[REGISTRATION VIA HANDSHAKE IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT.](https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1774035/share_preview)The Business Industry Day is designed to connect students with industry professionals to help students get career ready. Employer representatives will be on hand to assist with one-on-one resume reviews and interview preparation sessions.Please bring an updated copy of your resume for recruiters to review.Students are not required to attend for the entire duration of the event. Students can show up anytime during the designated session times.The session will be conducted on a first-come, first-served drop-in basis. As employer representatives become available, students will be paired 1-1 to conduct a 15-20 minute session of their choosing and are free to leave after the session is complete.This event is eligible for an EXPO Fast Pass which will grant early entry to the Fall 2025 Internship & Career EXPO (12:30 PM). Pick up your voucher on the way out from the session! Limited quantities available. *Employer attendance and event scheduling subject to change.\----------This workshop is APPROVED for GEB points.As per the College of Business, to get credit for 5 GEB points, you must:\- Drop in between 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. and successfully complete a one-on-one session with an employer for a resume review or interview preparation.\- For in-person sessions, you will need to bring your TO-DO form to get it signed or stamped. The TO-DO form will need to be completed in order to obtain CSEL staff signature or stamp at the end of the session. Registration Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1774035/share_preview