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 Florida Undergraduate Research Conference 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/).