This virtual event is sponsored by Orange County Government as part of the Florida SBDC at UCF's Orange County Strategic Series.This engaging and practical webinar introduces small business owners to the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI). This session demystifies AI concepts and showcases how even the smallest businesses can harness AI to boost efficiency, improve customer engagement and drive growth.Participants will:* Learn what AI is and how it differs from machine learning and generative AI. * Explore real-world use cases in marketing, sales, customer support, operations and finance. * Discover low-risk, high-impact AI tools that require no coding experience. * Practice effective prompting techniques to get the most out of generative AI platforms like ChatGPT and Copilot. * Understand key legal, ethical and data privacy considerations, including IP ownership and liability risks. * Leave with actionable strategies and best practices to safely and confidently integrate AI into their business workflows.Whether you're just curious or ready to implement AI, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make smart, responsible decisions in today's AI-powered economy.Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/ai-101-for-small-business-owners-5a1eVOAeIEz/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/ai-101-for-small-business-owners-5a1eVOAeIEz/overview

No appointment needed - just come on in to the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center:* Tuesdays: 10am-12pm * Wednesdays: 12-2pmCheck 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!

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/1675137 Registration Info: Save time - Schedule your appointment now!

No need to fly blind! Join the Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center to review how to read your degree audit, how to generate a what-if audit for major exploration, how to navigate programs in the UCF catalog and which exploratory resources are available to you now. Leave with your own MyMajors assessment results to see which top 10 UCF majors may be your best fit.Note: Please bring your own tablet or laptop. Limited loaner laptops will be available.

[Academic Advancement Programs (AAP)](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/aap/) invites you to this Talk Tuesday session featuring Abby Milon from UCF Legal Studies.This workshop will focus on how to find, succeed in and leverage legal internships. Learn how to align opportunities with your goals, build your professional network, and make your experience stand out on law school applications and resumes. Abby will also highlight the UCF Legal Studies Internship Program and how it can jumpstart your legal career.Note: This workshop is designed for students in the building stage.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1776912/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1776912/share_preview Registration Info: Please RSVP on Handshake.

Think about ways to workshop or further engage students with a small activity or specific calls to action/skills to test drive in the future)When in the weeds of planning your first career, it can be difficult -- if not nearly impossible -- to imagine your second or third. Whether you've already written your career plan in the stars, or you're still "figuring out what you want to be when you grow up," this session is designed to get you thinking about how to identify and take note of the skills you build throughout your career journey. Join Karissa Smith as she shares her own 22-year career journey from retail "fixer" to federal healthcare consultant and, finally, to entrepreneur.During this one-hour session, you'll learn how "yes" transforms into opportunities to develop skills you otherwise would never have the chance to encounter, how those skills create opportunities you may not even know you desire, and how to spot and spotlight the unique value you bring to the table. Registration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/Lcua2AYhALKanbJWwk3E53/This-is-Not-the-Only-Thing-You%2527ll-Ever-Be%253A-How-to-Develop-and-Identify-Lifelong-Skills-Using-%2522Yes%2522-as-Your-Guide

Hear from criminal justice students and faculty about the program and how to navigate graduate school.

The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program offers young professionals the opportunity to work in Japan as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) or Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs). Since 1987, more than 70,000 JET Program participants from over 60 countries have lived and worked in cities, towns, and villages throughout Japan. Join JET and become part of this exclusive network of like-minded international enthusiasts! To learn more, come and speak to a JET Program representative when they visit your campus! Registration Link: https://forms.gle/1ZWzp3bzj1K2H7KU7 Registration Info: Register by Mon, Sept 29 at NOON

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.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1790866

Data and statistics play an important role in conducting research, yet understanding how to find, analyze, and manage data can be complicated. If you are interested in developing data skills, this session on finding data sources will provide an overview of introductory information to aid you on your path to being a data expert. The workshop will introduce the basic concepts of data and examples of how it is used in supporting research, including copyright concerns to be aware of. Resources that are applicable in a variety of disciplines will be presented. Data source examples will also highlight open data sources, subscription-based sources available through the UCF Libraries, along with grey literature and preprint sources will be discussed.Presented by [Ven Basco](https://library.ucf.edu/staff/basco-ven/), [Rich Gause](https://library.ucf.edu/staff/gause-rich/), [Missy Murphey](https://library.ucf.edu/staff/murphey-missy/), [Sarah Norris](https://library.ucf.edu/staff/norris-sarah/)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0Bt3ckejIhJRuTQ Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0Bt3ckejIhJRuTQ

Join us for a hands-on session where we'll walk through our Universal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT), a tool within Webcourses@UCF that scans your course for accessibility issues and helps you fix them quickly. Discover why accessibility is important, gain practical experience using UDOIT in your courses and deepen your understanding of best practices for accessible course design.Be sure to bring your laptop, your course materials and your questions. Let's UDOIT together!This virtual workshop is limited to UCF faculty, staff and GTAs.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! Registration Link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/38ac1755/?appointmentTypeIds[]=80037036

The UCF Recreation and Wellness Center, in collaboration with the University of Central Florida Officials Association, will be offering the 29th Annual Basketball Officiating Class. This class is designed to train officials in the proper rules and mechanics needed to officiate at the high school level and beyond. Qualified officials will teach it from the local high school associations, various college conferences and professional leagues, including the NBA.When: Class begins Tuesday, August 26, and takes place from 6:00-10:00 PM, and will continue every Tuesday until October 21.Class Format: Class will meet each night in the Recreation and Wellness Center, Room 206. Rules, discussion, and hands-on training will take place in each class. Instructors and guest speakers will provide feedback on how to improve through on-court and video-taped critiques. FEE: The cost is $35.00 for UCF Students and $80.00 for non-UCF Students. Registration includes a whistle, a t-shirt, a class manual, and instruction. Parking is not included in this fee. *Only 26 spaces are available. Registration will continue until the class is filled. Please mail cash or a check to the address below, or pay via Venmo at @UCFOA with your full name in the description. Your registration is not complete until payment is received and you have received confirmation that payment was received. Checks should be made payable to 'UCFOA' Recreation and Wellness Center Attn: Heather Marshall P.O. Box 163548 Orlando, FL 32816-3548 Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2tWjElgbyivZGtg Registration Info: The cost is $35.00 for UCF Students and $80.00 for non-UCF Students. Registration includes whistle, t-shirt, class manual and instruction. Parking is not included in this fee. Only 26 spots are available.

UCF's two Jazz Chamber groups will perform an intimate repertoire combining musicianship and improvisation. These musicians, led by Jeff Rupert, frequently perform around Central Florida, bringing joy to audiences throughout the community.

The 2025 UCF Annual Research Computing Symposium will be held on Wednesday, October 1st at the Digital Learning Center, offering UCF faculty, post-docs, and students a platform to share research and ideas involving advanced computational tools. Topics include high-performance computing, quantum computing, cloud computing, and AI research enablement. The event features a keynote, faculty talks, and student poster presentations.Please visit the 2025 UCF Research Computing Symposium web page () for the full agenda and list of presenters. Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_diB52XNL7hOKfqK

Get inspired at Future Teachers, Future Leaders: A Panel Conversation! Hear from staff and current student interns as they share their journeys, insights, and inspiration for the next generation of teachers. Hear real stories from the classroom, gain practical advice and connect with others who can help ignite your teaching career.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/97527444640

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/

Discover your future in health administration and informatics!Join us at the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center patio (off Memory Mall) for an exciting opportunity to connect with representatives from UCF's School of Global Health Management and InformaticsWhether you're passionate about improving healthcare systems, managing health services or leveraging data to enhance patient outcomes, you will learn about a variety of career paths in the rapidly growing fields of health administration and informatics. These careers span hospitals, government agencies, insurance companies, health tech firms, consulting and more.This is a drop-in style event organized by [Academic Advancement Programs (AAP)](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/aap/) from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. No appointment necessary. Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1762266/share_preview Registration Info: Please RSVP on Handshake.

Learn about the [General Education Program](https://undergrad.ucf.edu/gep/) and its importance in your academic exploration at UCF.

Looking to make the most of your college experience? Undecided about your current major? Don't miss the Academic Resource Showcase -- your one-stop event for discovering everything that can support your academic and career journey at the university.* Learn about majors/minors/certificates to support your interests and goals * Explore campus resources to support academic success * Learn about study abroad opportunities * Find out how to get involved in university research * Plus, win prizes, grab free swag and food!Whether you're just starting out or planning your next steps, this is the place to get connected and stay on track.Bring your friends and stop by -- your future self will thank you!

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