All Events

A safe space for queer Christians and their allies who wish to explore the intersectionality of queer identity and faith.Wesley at UCF will be holding weekly gatherings for queer persons and allies to celebrate the "reclaiming of faith."We will be holding discussion groups around the topic "Queer Interpretation of Scripture." Come celebrate the inclusive love of God with us.

Enjoy our yearly celebration of friendship and end of semester!

The School of Visual Arts and Design's Distinguished Artist Series is back for the 2024-25 academic year! Join us for a talk and Q&A with artist Wendy White. The event is free and open to the public.Wendy White Bio:Wendy White was the subject of a solo exhibition entitled Low Pressure at Museum Goch, Germany in 2021. Her work, spanning painting, sculpture, and installation, borrows its iconography from contemporary advertising, American pop culture, and twentieth-century art history. Through the juxtaposition of painterly abstraction, stenciled graphics, and hard-edge fabricated elements, White defies and expands the limitations of the traditional canvas.Her work was featured in Phaidon's anthology Vitamin P2: New Perspectives in Painting and has been reviewed in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Artforum, Art in America, New York Magazine, The Washington Post, The San Francisco Chronicle, Artnet, Time Out New York, Modern Painters, ArtNews and BOMB, among others.[Learn more information.](http://www.wendywhite.net)

Embrace the absurd world of Eugene Ionesco's iconic drama, Rhinoceros. Follow Berenger, an ordinary man caught in the midst of an extraordinary epidemic as neighbors are transformed into rhinoceroses.As chaos reigns and societal norms crumble, Berenger must find the courage to resist conformity and reclaim his individuality. Ionesco's provocative masterpiece is a searing indictment of complacency and mob mentality, challenging audiences to question the status quo and embrace the power of individual action. Rhinoceros offers a timeless exploration of identity, society and the struggle for sanity amidst overwhelming chaos. Registration Link: https://arts.cah.ucf.edu/event/rhinoceros/ Registration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with UCF ID

Students from several chamber ensembles including the Tuba-Euphonium Quartet, Trombone Trios/Quartets and Brass Quintet present a concert on UCF's campus.

Join us for a refreshing weekend retreat at Warren Willis Camp!This is your chance to relax, strengthen your faith, explore a new city and form lasting friendships.For just $25, housing, meals and all activities are included.[Reserve your spot by making your payment online!](https://www.wesleyatucf.org/donate)

Starting a writing assignment, and don't know where to begin? The University Writing Center's Drop-In Drafting Lab can help!No appointments required -- you can drop in during our open hours and:* clarify assignment expectations * develop a plan * brainstorm ideas * or just spend time writing!Any and all writers are welcome!The Drafting Lab will be unavailable on the following days and times:* Thursday, Aug. 29, 2-4 p.m. * Monday, Sept. 2, all day * Monday, Nov. 11, all day

The Boren Awards fund college students, both graduate and undergraduate, to go abroad to world regions critical to U.S. interest to study a critical language and to be immersed in the local culture. Various languages and countries are eligible, and eligible students of all proficiency levels who are committed to enhancing their skills are encouraged to apply.Boren Scholarships Award Amounts:* 8-11 weeks: $8,000 for a summer program ([STEM majors only](https://www.borenawards.org/eligible-programs#field-of-study)) * 12-24 weeks: $12,500 * 25-52 weeks: $25,000Boren Fellowships Award Amounts:* 12-24 weeks: $12,500 * 25-52 weeks: $25,000A Boren Award Representative will be on UCF's main campus on Nov. 15 to present this information session. Attend this information session to learn more.REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/x769xfvxRb Registration Info: Registration is required. If you have any questions, please email OPA@ucf.edu.

All UCF students, regardless of their major, are invited to participate in the Integration Bee, an integral calculus competition organized by our own Collegiate Mathematical Society.[Sign up for more information.](https://forms.gle/5rmDDJkmZ4CavwiX8)

AboutOutdoor Adventure is proud to partner with Ranger Rick's SCUBA Adventure, one of the most experienced scuba dive outfitters, for our entry-level NAUI SCUBA certification course. This course is available for students who are currently enrolled and taking classes at UCF.Upon successful completion of this course and check-out dives, graduates are considered competent to engage in open water diving activities without supervision, provided the diving activities and the areas dived approximate those of training. No previous SCUBA experience is required; however, basic swimming skills are necessary to complete the course.Cost The total cost of the certification is $320. To register, you will pay a $40 deposit to Outdoor Adventure to hold your spot on the course. The rest of the price ($280) is due the first weekend of the certification and is paid directly to Ranger Rick SCUBA Adventures.ScheduleIn order for the participant to receive the SCUBA certification, they must complete two consecutive weekends of training. The first weekend encompasses classroom work and practice dives in the pool. The first weekend includes Friday night, all day Saturday, and all day Sunday. For the second weekend, Ranger Rick will pick either Saturday or Sunday to complete the Open Water Dives. There will be some adjustments to this schedule in Summer 2023, as you can see below.Current Certification Dates:* May 2024 Certification * May 10-12 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * May 19 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * June 2024 Certification * June 6-9 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * June 6 - Classroom Session at 5:30pm * June 7 - Pool Session #1 at 4:30pm * June 8 - Pool Session #2 at 11:00am * June 9 - First Check Out Dive * June 16 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * Please note: The classroom session will be Thursday night, followed by pool sessions on Friday and Saturday (if needed). This weekend may be condensed if the class size is small. There may be an option to complete the second check-out dive on Sunday, June 9. * July 2024 Certification * July 3 and 5-7 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session * July 3 - Classroom Session at 5:30pm * July 5 - Pool Session at 4:30pm * July 6 - Pool Session at 11:00am * July 7 - First Check-Out Dive * July 14 - 2nd Check-Out Dives * Please note: The classroom session will be Wednesday night, followed by pool sessions on Friday and Saturday (if needed). This weekend may be condensed if the class size is small. There may be an option to complete the second check-out dive on Sunday, July 7. * September 2024 Certification * September 13-15 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * September 22 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * October 2024 Certification * October 4-6 \- UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * October 13 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * November 2024 Certification * November 15-17 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * November 24 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * January 2025 Certification * January 24-26 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * February 2 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * February 2025 Certification * February 21-23 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * March 2 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * April 2025 Certification * April 11-13 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * April 20 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * May 2025 Certification * May 16-18 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * May 25 - 2nd Check-Out DiveOpen Water DivesThe second weekend of the certification will be when the students can complete their open water dives. These dives take place either at Devil's Den, Blue Grotto, KP Hole, or Blue Heron Bridge. This is a full-day commitment. Transportation is not included.EquipmentA SCUBA-quality mask, snorkel, wetsuit, fins, and SCUBA booties are the student's responsibility to bring to all dive sessions. These pieces can be rented through the Outdoor Adventure Center and is included in the course fee. This equipment is subject to availability. All other equipment and materials are provided by Ranger Rick SCUBA Adventures.RegistrationYou may submit an [online registration form](http://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ePB6PtWiVyA2kiG) and pay over the phone, or come into the Outdoor Adventure Center to sign up for the certification. To be fully registered, you must pay the deposit ($40) by the registration deadline, which is the Wednesday before the first weekend.* [Ranger Rick SCUBA](http://www.rangerrickscuba.com/) * [Outdoor Adventure Center](../2319548/facilities/outdoor-adventure-center)Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=b447c8fc-c048-4a21-9aae-bc6fa4de4aba Registration Info: To register, you will pay a $40.00 deposit. The remaining $280 will be due on the first day of the certification.

Join us with Don-Paul Kahl who is an accomplished saxophonist known for his expertise and contributions in the realm of classical saxophone performance. Have the opportunity to learn advanced techniques, interpretive skills and gain insights into the nuances of saxophone playing at a high level.Master class: 5:30-6:30 p.m.Recital: 7-8 p.m.

Please join us for our Fall 2024 Kent Family Speaker Series guest lecture! Dr. Rachel Corr from Florida Atlantic University will be presenting on the Angel's Trumpet: Ethnohistorical and Modern Accounts of Sacred Plant Use in Ecuador. The event will be held in-person in Teaching Academy room 117 and via Zoom on Friday, Nov. 15 from 6- 7 p.m.[Join virtually here.](https://ucf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GfcX1Q6rSRu2QmjvncjE6Q)Abstract:Records of criminal and civil cases involving shamans in late colonial Ecuador reveal how sacred plants were used in past ritual settings and provide information about historical perceptions of human-plant-spirit relationships. The power of psychotropic plants, such as Angel's Trumpet (Brugmansia sp.), extends beyond their use in producing altered states of consciousness. Ethnohistorical testimonies detail the use of psychotropic plants and seeds for medicinal purposes and reveal beliefs in the sacred qualities of such plants. A plant-focused reading of ethnohistorical documents, compared with modern ethnographic practices, shows that Angel's Trumpet is, and has been, used for perceived spiritual protection and access to esoteric knowledge.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GfcX1Q6rSRu2QmjvncjE6Q Registration Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GfcX1Q6rSRu2QmjvncjE6Q

Embrace the absurd world of Eugene Ionesco's iconic drama, Rhinoceros. Follow Berenger, an ordinary man caught in the midst of an extraordinary epidemic as neighbors are transformed into rhinoceroses.As chaos reigns and societal norms crumble, Berenger must find the courage to resist conformity and reclaim his individuality. Ionesco's provocative masterpiece is a searing indictment of complacency and mob mentality, challenging audiences to question the status quo and embrace the power of individual action. Rhinoceros offers a timeless exploration of identity, society and the struggle for sanity amidst overwhelming chaos. Registration Link: https://arts.cah.ucf.edu/event/rhinoceros/ Registration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with UCF ID

The chart-topping Flying Horse Big Band will be joined by Grammy-award winning composer, arranger, trumpeter and guest conductor Michael Philip Mossman.The band is composed of students in UCF's jazz studies program. Under the direction of saxophonist and American jazz musician Saul Dautch, the Flying Horse Big Band performs at festivals and concert halls regionally and nationally. Registration Link: https://www.purplepass.com/events/299148-flying-horse-big-band-concert-nov-15th-2024 Registration Info: $20, $10 Student/UCF ID, Free SPA

Join us for the Recreation and Wellness Center's Annual MidKnight 5K event! Participants will walk, jog or run 3.1 miles (5 kilometers) around UCF's main campus at midnight. We will meet at the Reflecting Pond, where there will be a DJ, snacks and T-shirts for the first 250 participants who register. Registration opens two weeks in advance. Walk-ins are welcome. Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program?classificationId=b7906d0d-1f66-4136-929c-e0c071353caf Registration Info: Registration opens Nov. 1, and closes Nov. 11.

Join UCF History for a walking tour of Jonestown, Orlando's first African American neighborhood.Our tour guide, graduate student Sarah Boye, leads this tour created during her time researching Jonestown and Greenwood Cemetery for the City of Orlando. Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWjiJ_kVLRp6Z-WyewJgShrmYidr9niC-GHuxXFL6_ICH8Gw/viewform Registration Info: Registration helps us prepare. We hope to see you there!

This year's UCF Opera scenes program consists of four brief operas in English and an added scene from a famous operetta (also performed in English). The four identical concerts (November 9, 10, and 16 in the Rehearsal Hall) are a product of an "Opera Workshop" class. The course instructors, Thomas Potter and Robin Jensen, customize the choice of scenes each year. This year's selections center on a game of bridge, three anxious coeds in a dorm room, the making of a pizza, a lesson in carefully choosing one's stated dreams, and the aforementioned operetta "closer". Come and support the future of opera, and expect to have a good time doing it - appropriate for all audiences. Registration Link: https://www.purplepass.com/events/299337-chamber-operas-in-english-nov-16th-2024 Registration Info: $15, $5 Student/UCF ID

This year's UCF Opera scenes program consists of four brief operas in English and an added scene from a famous operetta (also performed in English). The four identical concerts (Nov. 9, 10 and 16 in the Rehearsal Hall) are a product of an Opera Workshop class. The course instructors, Thomas Potter and Robin Jensen, customize the choice of scenes each year. This year's selections center on a game of bridge, three anxious coeds in a dorm room, the making of a pizza, a lesson in carefully choosing one's stated dreams and the aforementioned operetta Closer. Come and support the future of opera, and expect to have a good time doing it - appropriate for all audiences. Registration Link: https://www.purplepass.com/events/299335-ucf-opera%3A-a-potpourri-of-scenes!-nov-9th-2024 Registration Info: $15, $5 Student/UCF ID

This year's UCF Opera scenes program consists of four brief operas in English and an added scene from a famous operetta (also performed in English). The four identical concerts -- taking place Nov. 9, 10 and 16 in the Rehearsal Hall -- are a product of an Opera Workshop class.The course instructors, Thomas Potter and Robin Jensen, customize the choice of scenes each year. This year's selections center on a game of bridge, three anxious coeds in a dorm room, the making of a pizza, a lesson in carefully choosing one's stated dreams and the aforementioned operetta, closer.Come and support the future of opera, and expect to have a good time doing it - appropriate for all audiences. Registration Link: https://www.purplepass.com/events/299337-chamber-operas-in-english-nov-16th-2024 Registration Info: $15, $5 Student/UCF ID

This year's UCF Opera scenes program consists of four brief operas in English and an added scene from a famous operetta (also performed in English). The four identical concerts (Nov. 9, 10 and 16 in the Rehearsal Hall) are a product of an Opera Workshop class. The course instructors, Thomas Potter and Robin Jensen, customize the choice of scenes each year. This year's selections center on a game of bridge, three anxious coeds in a dorm room, the making of a pizza, a lesson in carefully choosing one's stated dreams and the aforementioned operetta Closer. Come and support the future of opera, and expect to have a good time doing it - appropriate for all audiences. Registration Link: https://www.purplepass.com/events/299335-ucf-opera%3A-a-potpourri-of-scenes!-nov-9th-2024 Registration Info: $15, $5 Student/UCF ID