If you don't know how to play chess and would like to learn in a friendly environment with other beginners, then this event is for you!Join our low-pressure beginner's workshop to guide students through the basic rules of chess and play with other people who are learning the game.This isn't a deep dive into strategy or anything intense; it's just a guide on what each of the 6 pieces on the board can do, and how to play a basic game for the very first time.Drop in at your leisure anytime between 2 pm and 4 pm on Thursday, November 13th!Location: Your Downtown Campus Library, located in DPAC 265.All beginners are 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

UCF Alumni Book NookSaturday, Nov. 15 10 a.m.-2 p.m.[Great Southern Box Company](https://maps.app.goo.gl/qbbVGvmm9VuCHcQf9) 2105 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32804This event is free to all UCF Alumni and FriendsWe are proud to showcase our amazing Alumni Authors. This 4-hour, family-friendly market in Orlando's Packing District offers the opportunity to connect with alumni authors and fellow book lovers!Questions? Contact us at [Knights@ucfalumni.com](mailto:Knights@ucfalumni.com). Registration Link: https://foundation.ucf.edu/BookNook

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

Exam time is nigh! Swing by the Downtown Campus Library and enjoy some calming tea or cocoa, soothing classical music, snacks, and a relaxing atmosphere to help you de-stress.We'll also provide information on proven study techniques!Where: Your Downtown Campus Library in DPAC 265When:* Monday, November 17, from 10 am - 2 pm * & Tuesday, November 18, from 2 pm - 6 pmThis event is free, and all are welcome to drop in at their leisure!