Join us for a dynamic conversation exploring the historical and modern-day debates around the U.S. Constitution. Hear from various voices, ask questions and enjoy free lunch while engaging in civil discourse.Co-Sponsored By:* Civil Discourse and Engagement / Public Policy Events * Military and Veteran Student Success * Lou Frey InstituteThe panel discussion will center on the historical debate over the ratification of the Constitution in 1787, with a focus on how those foundational questions still resonate today. While we're not targeting specific sections of the Constitution, we do hope to explore broader themes.Open to all students, faculty and staff. Come for the food, stay for the conversation!Guests will receive a free copy of the U.S. Constitution.

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

UCF is commemorating the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17 with a lunch-and-learn. David Head, associate lecturer of history, is the keynote speaker.Topic: Pirates are a part of the Constitution. Article I, Section 8 give Congress the power to "define and punish Piracies" and the power to "grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal." What are they doing there? This talk looks at a curious side of our founding document and reveals what pirates can tell us about the Constitution's origins and how it applies in our world today. Registration Link: https://bit.ly/UCFConstitutionDay Registration Info: RSVP by Sept. 15

In-Person Seminar! This presentation provides an overview of programs available from SBA to support the establishment and growth of small businesses, including loan guaranty and venture capital programs to enhance small business access to capital; contracting programs to increase small business opportunities in federal contracting; direct loan programs for businesses, homeowners, and renters to assist their recovery from natural disasters; and small business management and technical assistance training programs to assist business formation and expansion. Congressional interest in these programs has increased in recent years, primarily because small businesses are viewed to stimulate economic activity and create jobs. SBA programs could be the ticket to your achievement of the American Dream. 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-how-sba-can-help-your-small-business-achieve-the-american-dream-5a1eVO93HAR

With a design in mind, you have to take the next step in creating prototypes, testing and manufacturing. This session will teach you key aspects to consider as you ideate and test prototypes as well as how to tackle manufacturing as a startup. Registration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/Wb3bWGyAGFfX8G4tJo9XBF/Prototyping-%252B-Manufacturing

Have you noticed a problem at school, at home or in your community that you want to solve? Have you imagined solutions to major problems but been frustrated at not knowing where to start? Our Ideas Tournament is a great place for you to showcase your startup ideas and get a chance to win $5,000 in cash prize. This signature competition supports LaunchPad's goals to reduce startup risks, broaden access to startup resources, and encourage students to dream big and succeed. Join our info session to learn more about the competition and how you can apply to be one of our talented participants. Registration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/Jbp2TN6fTPAYGf5ijBoeEd/Ideas-Tournament-Info-Session-%25231