Live Event! In celebration of SBA's 2025 National Veteran Small Business Week, this workshop addresses the role of the SBA Office of Veterans Business Development in maximizing the availability, applicability, and usability of small business programs for Veterans, Service-Disabled Veterans, Reserve Component Members, and their dependents or survivors. OVBD is SBA's liaison with the military veteran's business community; provides policy analysis and reporting; and is as an Ombudsman for veteran entrepreneurs. OVBD has several programs and services to assist aspiring and existing veteran entrepreneurs such as training, counseling and mentorship, and oversight of Federal procurement programs for Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. This workshop will present to you the programs and resources the SBA North Florida District has available for US military veterans. In addition, this event is our way to thank veterans for your service and sacrifice. Attendees will be briefed by the University of Central Florida APEX Accelerator regarding free technical assistance available to all small businesses in the government contracting arena. Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/sba-workshop-resources-for-veterans-5a1eVO93S0z

The recent resurgence of arboviruses such as Chikungunya (CHIKV), Zika (ZIKV), Yellow Fever (YFV), and dengue (DENV), along with the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, has placed considerable strain on healthcare systems worldwide, including in Brazil. The distribution of these viral pathogens is shaped by a complex interplay of demographic, environmental, and social factors, often leading to outbreaks in regions previously unaffected. Brazil, with its diverse ecosystems and urban expansion, remains particularly vulnerable to such re-emergences, underscoring the need for enhanced surveillance and response strategies. Integrating genomic diagnostics with digital disease surveillance offers a powerful framework for global pathogen monitoring. Real-time sequencing and bioinformatics, combined with epidemiological data, provide critical insights into how viruses spread and evolve, enabling timely and effective public health responses across regions.Talk by: Eleonora Cella, PhD, MSc Assistant Research Scientist

The UCF School of Visual Arts & Design welcomes curator Jade Dellinger for the SVAD Distinguished Artist Series on Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in VAB 132. Attendees will hear Dellinger discuss his curatorial practice and take part in a Q&A session. This lecture is free and open to the public!In celebration of Robert Rauschenberg's centenary, join Jade Dellinger for an illustrated and insightful lecture on "Bob Rauschenberg in Florida & The Moon Museum: Apollo XII's Secret Art Mission." For over a decade, Dellinger has served as Director of Exhibitions & Collections at Florida SouthWestern State College in Fort Myers, where he's best known for his work at the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery and Annex. A Distinguished Alumnus of the University of South Florida with an M.A. in Arts Administration from NYU, he has collaborated on curatorial projects with major museums across the U.S., Europe, Mexico, and South America.Dellinger has organized major exhibitions for artists including Yoko Ono, Ann Hamilton, Wayne White, Guerrilla Girls, Keith Haring, Laurie Anderson, William S. Burroughs, and Jack Kerouac, as well as numerous traveling Rauschenberg shows. His writing has appeared in international publications and The New York Times, and he has been featured alongside Apollo XII astronaut Alan Bean on PBS's History Detectives.

2025 Lecture SeriesSponsored by the Eurasia Foundation (From Asia)With 60 percent of the world's population, Asia is not only home to the world's oldest civilizations, it also represents cultural and economic vitality. Asia has a major role in manufacturing, technology and investment markets. Non-governmental organizations specializing in economic development, healthcare and environmental protection are also active throughout Asia. This series will provide a rare opportunity for students and the community to develop a better understanding of the cultural, political and economic forces that have shaped modern Asia by hearing from esteemed international scholars.Asian Cultural Community and Chinese Character ExchangeKang Youn-Ok Director & Professor of Linguistics, Myongji University[Eurasian Lecture Series 2025 - College of Arts and Humanities](https://cah.ucf.edu/eurasia-lectures-2025/)Virtual Location URL: https://cah.ucf.edu/eurasia-lectures-2025/

Join us for the fifth annual Crossroads Speaker Series featuring Jennifer Flynn Dear, managing director of corporate affairs at KPMG LLP. She will engage in a lively dialogue with moderator Sherry Magee, senior director at KPMG LLP, focusing on the intersection of business and philanthropy. This annual event spotlights the impact that corporate leadership can have on those who live and work in their communities, as well as the strategic goals that can be accomplished through partnerships with nonprofit organizations.With over 25 years at KPMG, Jennifer has held various leadership roles within the firm focused on relationship and brand building programs, corporate social responsibility efforts and effective communications platforms. Currently, she leads initiatives to support the firm's growth priorities, brand and reputation with a focus on community vitality and college and career readiness. Guests are invited to submit questions in advance for Jennifer via email to [donorrelations@ucf.edu](mailto:donorrelations@ucf.edu).The crossroads where business and philanthropy intersect often is the engine that drives the success and well-being of individual lives and entire communities. The Crossroads Speaker Series is one example of how Dr. Phillips Charities and UCF work in partnership to improve our educational programming and the health and vitality of downtown Orlando, Central Florida and beyond. Registration Link: https://foundation.ucf.edu/crossroads-reg

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-5a1eVO8TqEk Registration Link: https://sbdcorlando.com/upcoming-seminars/