The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown is hosting an exhibition featuring artwork produced by Valencia students in the Painting/Mixed Media course.See a diverse collection of projects that dissolve the boundaries between photography and painting. The work on view reveals each artist's evolving language as they manipulate emulsion, pigment, and texture to find personal and poetic resonance.The exhibit will be on view from October 9 to December 5, 2025.Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-4pm

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

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.

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The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown is hosting an exhibition featuring artwork produced by Valencia students in the Painting/Mixed Media course.See a diverse collection of projects that dissolve the boundaries between photography and painting. The work on view reveals each artist's evolving language as they manipulate emulsion, pigment, and texture to find personal and poetic resonance.The exhibit will be on view from October 9 to December 5, 2025.Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-4pm

Join us for Cardio Barbell, a muscular endurance-focused class using group exercise barbells. Through fundamental strength moves that target the entire body, you'll challenge your muscles with added weight and varied tempo to build endurance and strength.Located on the 2nd floor of UnionWest, Suite 246 Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d37cc823-5562-4f9f-8d02-dfd224724a65 Registration Info: Walk-ins welcome

The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown is hosting an exhibition featuring artwork produced by Valencia students in the Painting/Mixed Media course.See a diverse collection of projects that dissolve the boundaries between photography and painting. The work on view reveals each artist's evolving language as they manipulate emulsion, pigment, and texture to find personal and poetic resonance.The exhibit will be on view from October 9 to December 5, 2025.Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-4pm

Graduate school is about more than just coursework--it's about building the skills, relationships, and experiences that will shape your future. UCF [Academic Advancement Programs (AAP)](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/aap/) invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session, Beyond the Books: Grad School Boost, featuring Anitra Douglas-McCarthy, Assistant Dean for Access and Recruitment at Cornell University's Graduate School.This session will explore how to thrive beyond the classroom by developing a professional network, gaining valuable research experience, and finding opportunities for personal growth. You'll learn practical strategies for balancing academic demands with extracurricular activities, helping you make the most of your graduate school experience to set yourself up for long-term career and personal success.*This workshop is designed for students in the Building stage.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1779137/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1779137/share_preview Registration Info: Please RSVP via Handshake.

Practice your financial literacy with FLAPP! Students will have a chance to enter a raffle while learning about budgeting.Location: UW Lobby (by First Stop)

DTC Library is bringing the books to you!Check out and return books at our Pop-Up Library. Every Wednesday from 2-4 pm, we load up one of our book carts with crafts, swag, and Pop Reads!Our Pop Reads are new fiction and nonfiction and have a three-week loan time. We change the location of the book cart every week, rotating between the Union West, CMB, and DPAC lobby.If you catch us at the DPAC lobby, you're welcome to enjoy some fresh popcorn courtesy of our friends at Addition Financial!Your downtown campus library is located on the second floor of DPAC in 265.

Join us as we transform a corner of the LSC into a cozy space with coffeehouse vibes. Warm lighting and ambient music will make you feel right at home. Free coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and snacks will be available* for attendees to enjoy. It's the perfect place to write, study, or just connect with others on campus. Writing Consultants will be available to offer feedback and guidance on any and all pieces of writing as needed--no appointment necessary!Craft the Stress Away Edition!With the semester wrapping up before you know it, this is the perfect time to craft some of that stress away! You'll be able to create a bracelet or keychain during the event.* Pick out colors you know will brighten your day or energize you. Spell out a positive affirmation to remind yourself that you've got this when times are tough. Make something to surprise your bestie with. The possibilities are endless!* While supplies last.

How to Create Accessible PDFs introduces the basics of remediating PDF documents for accessibility. Learn how to tag content, set the correct reading order, and address common barriers in PDFs. Participants are strongly encouraged to complete How to Create Accessible Documents - Microsoft Office beforehand to build foundational knowledge. A device with Adobe Acrobat is recommended but not required to follow along.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/96647656623?pwd=PDKRUGUnW9lWhgthHk8KyZz7LZx5Uz.1 Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/learning/course/0092824c0cd91000d884a1bb9ee30000?type=9882927d138b100019b6a2df1a46018b Registration Info: Students: no registration required, use the Virtual location link provided. Faculty and Staff: register via Workday.

Join us for a fun-filled Silent Disco Night on November 12 in DPAC 106! From 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM, enjoy free food, great music through silent disco headphones, and a variety of board games to keep the good vibes going. Whether you're here to dance, snack, or just hang out, there's something for everyone!

The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown is hosting an exhibition featuring artwork produced by Valencia students in the Painting/Mixed Media course.See a diverse collection of projects that dissolve the boundaries between photography and painting. The work on view reveals each artist's evolving language as they manipulate emulsion, pigment, and texture to find personal and poetic resonance.The exhibit will be on view from October 9 to December 5, 2025.Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-4pm

Your business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. We'll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included, and how to use it as a tool to keep your company on track for long term growth.Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/business-plan-writing-made-easier-webinar-5a1eVO9qPhu Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/business-plan-writing-made-easier-webinar-5a1eVO9qPhu

Join us for Stretch & Flow, a mindful class that improves flexibility, mobility, and core strength through gentle movement. Connect breath with motion in a calm setting that leaves you feeling refreshed and renewed.Located on the 2nd floor of UnionWest, Suite 246 Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=bfc6c77b-d605-4c0a-a429-2471e3cfd1c5 Registration Info: Walk-ins welcome

Join us for a HIIT Class! High Intensity Interval Training uses quick bursts of movement followed by rest to create an after burn so your body keeps using energy even after you stop training. You will perform multi-joint, compound, and bodyweight movements while utilizing a variety of equipment that challenges every muscle in your body.Located on the second floor of Unionwest in suite 246. Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=0342b2f7-cd1f-4ce1-87c5-56a4dad9e621 Registration Info: Walk-ins welcome

Friendsgiving CelebrationThursday, November 13 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PMDPAC-107Come share gratitude, food, and community at our Thanksgiving Celebration!What's in store?Gratitude Wall - write & share what you're thankful forBouquet prep & thank-you cards - surprise someone specialCozy Thanksgiving movie playing in the backgroundClassic Thanksgiving treats - turkey, pies & moreBring your friends, share some love, and enjoy a "home-away-from-home" holiday moment together.

Want recommendation letters that wow? Join Luke van Blaricom, assistant director of MD admissions at UCF College of Medicine, for insider tips on securing powerful letters of recommendation. Learn how to choose the right people, build strong connections, and help them highlight your strengths. Walk away with practical strategies to make your application shine in the competitive world of health professional school admissions!Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1762218/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1762218/share_preview Registration Info: Please RSVP on Handshake.

This workshop will aim to increase participants understanding of social anxiety. Participants will learn symptoms of social anxiety, how social anxiety may present, and healthy strategies to cope with social anxiety.This workshop is part of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop (WOW) series. [Learn about CAPS and other workshops.](https://caps.sswb.ucf.edu/)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf-hipaa.zoom.us/j/97245375228