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It's that time again! The College of Engineering and Computer Science alumni chapter has begun preparing for this semester's Senior Design Showcase and we are so excited for another great event! We are looking for alumni and industry professionals to volunteer their time and expertise as a judge for the event and help us recognize the outstanding work of our graduating seniors. Judges will be asked to review projects in the following disciplines:* Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering * Electrical and Computer Engineering * Computer Science * Industrial Engineering and Management Systems * Interdisciplinary projectsJudging is open to all of our alumni, industry partners and anyone who is an engineer!* April 14-15 | Virtual Judging * April 18 | In-person JudgingVirtual Location URL: https://www.cecs.ucf.edu/alumni-donors/cecs-alumni-corner/

UCF Alumni Book Club Book Madness: A Tournament of BooksMarch 17 - April 7It's bracket season, and the UCF Alumni Book Club is hosting Book Madness again. Join in the fun as sixteen books compete to be one of our 2025 Book Club reads! [Register now](https://foundation.ucf.edu/bookmadness) to download your Book Madness bracket. Voting begins on March 17!Questions? Contact us at [Knights@ucfalumni.com](mailto:Knights@ucfalumni.com).Virtual Location URL: https://foundation.ucf.edu/bookmadness Registration Link: https://foundation.ucf.edu/bookmadness

The Spring 2024 BFA Exhibition I provides the opportunity for senior undergraduate students specializing in book arts, ceramics, drawing, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture to share their research and artistic practice.Join us for the Opening Reception Thursday, March 27, from 5-7p.m. | [Register](https://bit.ly/BFA25-1)[Learn more info about the exhibition and the digital catalog.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) ________________________________________________________Exhibition dates: March 27, 2025 - April 4, 2025 | Opening Reception: Thursday, March 27, from 5 - 7 p.m. | [RSVP](https://bit.ly/BFA25-1)Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed on major holidays Admission is FREE _________________________________________________________The UCF Art Gallery at the University of Central Florida serves as a catalyst for visual art experiences and education, culture and community engagement. Our mission is to encourage dialogue and engagement between students, faculty, members of the community, and artists by providing a framework for intellectual and creative inquiry. The gallery hosts exhibitions and programming that examine cultural and social contexts and support contemporary art practices.Free parking is available in Garage F next to the Addition Financial Arena. Parking lot H4 or Garage I requires [purchasing a $5 daily virtual visitor permit](https://parking.ucf.edu/permits/visitor-permits/). Please note that visitors should park in green student spaces ONLY, as the $5 daily virtual permit does not cover red and blue spaces. After 5:30 p.m., daily virtual visitor permits are allowed to park in faculty, staff, unreserved or student spaces. Visitors can register their vehicle's license plate information into the online parking system. Registration Link: https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/opening-reception-spring-2025-bfa-exhibition-i/e-jbezej Registration Info: Admission is free and open to the public.

Help us maintain a safe and ready blood supply for cancer patients, trauma patients, or when unexpected tragedies occur. The OneBlood bus will park on Memory Mall near the Veterans Memorial.Walk-ups are welcomed, and appointments are appreciated! Registration Link: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1627199 Registration Info: Save time - Schedule your appointment now!

Title: Have You Ever Seen the Shadow of a Laser Beam? & Quantum TelescopesAbstract: I will talk about two recent advances. First, have you ever seen the shadow of a laser beam? Is this even possible? Under certain conditions, a laser beam can control the transmittance of another laser beam creating a visible shadow. This new effect, called the laser shadow effect, opens many applications in new ways to manipulate light. In the second part, I will discuss how quantum optics can benefit the development of a new kind of telescope system. I will give an overview of the progress towards quantum telescopes and highlight some key breakthroughs in detectors and a recent milestone in working with multiple frequencies of light at the same time.About the Speaker: Raphael A. Abrahao obtained his Electrical Engineering Degree and Master's from the University of Campinas, Brazil, and his Ph.D. from the School of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Queensland, Australia. He was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Ottawa, Canada, researching quantum optics and photonics prior to joining the Brookhaven National Laboratory, NY, USA, as a postdoctoral research associate working on quantum telescopes and X-ray quantum technologies.

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:* Monday, March 17, 2025 - Friday, March 21, 2025 (Spring Break)

Are you interested in management and leadership in the healthcare industry? Consider pursuing a career in healthcare administration! Join faculty from the [UCF School of Global Health Management and Informatics](https://ccie.ucf.edu/hmi/) in this informative webinar to explore the various roles and career opportunities in healthcare administration --- one of the fastest-growing fields --- as you learn how to choose the right path based on your professional goals.Can't make it live? No problem. Register anyway and we'll send you the recording.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/97286673370?pwd=bvLfnHpjpoNeLznMqJWSHcAAN1GRYu.1 Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-business-side-of-healthcare-career-paths-in-healthcare-administration-tickets-1258752726289?aff=oddtdtcreator Registration Info: Free webinar. Register for this event.

Stop by the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center (CSEL) for drop-in services by Career Services:We can critique your resume, cover letter, Linkedin or professional profiles as well as answer quick career questions.Every Monday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. in the CSEL lobby.Can't make this time or can't find an open appointment with us on Handshake? You can submit your resume on [Vmock.com/UCF](vmock.com/ucf) under network feedback section and we can critique within two business days. Or have AI give you a score for you to improve 24/7!

Time to grow your vines!CAB presents: Grow-a-Knight! Paint a pot, create a wire topiary and receive seeds to plant your own vine!

The RWC offers American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED, First Aid Blended Learning classes. The Blended Learning class includes an online portion (approx. two-to-three hours long) and an instructor-led class skills session (approx. two hours long). The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class skills session.Each participant who successfully completes the course will earn an American Red Cross certificate in Adult First Aid, CPR with AED. The certificate is valid for two years.To register for this class please call 407-823-2408, or walk in to the RWC administrative office between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and someone will assist you! Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d852f400-9a57-40d7-9d72-b60cff4ad06c

This workshop will help you understand the different forms of grief and its psychological impacts. It will help you normalize the feelings and behaviors that may come with grief and provide you with tools for support and healing. The workshop hopes to offer a space to help those feeling isolated in their grief experience and bring a deeper understanding of the nature of loss.This workshop is part of the Counseling & 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

The UCF [Mathematics Colloquium](https://sciences.ucf.edu/math/colloquium/), held every Monday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in MSB 318, offers a diverse platform for research scholars, faculty, students, and industry experts to share and exchange ideas, fostering discussion and networking across various areas of mathematics.Dr. [Gabriel Picioroaga](https://www.usd.edu/research-and-faculty/faculty-and-staff/gabriel-picioroaga), from the University of South Dakota, will speak at this week's colloquium on frames and group representations.Abstract: Frames are a versatile tool used in signal processing to encode, transmit and decode information. One of their strengths is redundancy, which provides flexibility with respect to erasures and noise. The rich theory of frame analysis and constructions integrates many areas of mathematics, such as harmonic analysis, measure theory, and operators in Hilbert spaces.In my talk, I will highlight both known and new connections between frames and representation theory. Specifically, I will show that the existence of frame vectors in certain countable group representations classifies the group and is related to group invariants such as amenability, Haagerup's property and property (T).

Reflection Hour is Wesley at UCF's Monday evening small group and bible study. We discuss books of the Bible and have conversations of how it applies to us in today's times. All are welcome!We are located by Barnes and Noble on East Plaza.

UCF Celebrates the Arts is an immersive and dynamic cultural extravaganza that fuses creativity, innovation and community engagement. This annual festival showcases the artistic prowess of UCF's faculty and students and invites the broader community to enjoy performances, exhibitions, presentations and interactive experiences. With a focus on accessibility, partnership and diverse offerings, UCF Celebrates the Arts is a unique opportunity for the community to experience the creative side of UCF's innovative spirit.The festival will feature the cherished theatrical masterpiece of "Fiddler on the Roof," brought to life by Tony winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. With unforgettable musical hits like "Tradition," "Sunrise, Sunset," and "If I Were a Rich Man," as well as the enchanting melodies of "Matchmaker, Matchmaker" and "To Life (L'Chaim!)."Each spring, UCF brings its best and brightest artists to Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts for a large-scale celebration of creativity. UCF Celebrates the Arts showcases our students, faculty and alumni through dance, concerts, lectures and discussions, film, chamber music, visual arts and more. Registration Link: http://Arts.ucf.edu/celebrates Registration Info: purchase tickets here.

The Spring 2024 BFA Exhibition I provides the opportunity for senior undergraduate students specializing in book arts, ceramics, drawing, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture to share their research and artistic practice.Join us for the Opening Reception Thursday, March 27, from 5-7p.m. | [Register](https://bit.ly/BFA25-1)[Learn more info about the exhibition and the digital catalog.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) ________________________________________________________Exhibition dates: March 27, 2025 - April 4, 2025 | Opening Reception: Thursday, March 27, from 5 - 7 p.m. | [RSVP](https://bit.ly/BFA25-1)Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed on major holidays Admission is FREE _________________________________________________________The UCF Art Gallery at the University of Central Florida serves as a catalyst for visual art experiences and education, culture and community engagement. Our mission is to encourage dialogue and engagement between students, faculty, members of the community, and artists by providing a framework for intellectual and creative inquiry. The gallery hosts exhibitions and programming that examine cultural and social contexts and support contemporary art practices.Free parking is available in Garage F next to the Addition Financial Arena. Parking lot H4 or Garage I requires [purchasing a $5 daily virtual visitor permit](https://parking.ucf.edu/permits/visitor-permits/). Please note that visitors should park in green student spaces ONLY, as the $5 daily virtual permit does not cover red and blue spaces. After 5:30 p.m., daily virtual visitor permits are allowed to park in faculty, staff, unreserved or student spaces. Visitors can register their vehicle's license plate information into the online parking system. Registration Link: https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/opening-reception-spring-2025-bfa-exhibition-i/e-jbezej Registration Info: Admission is free and open to the public.

Join us for a Virtual Information Session on Tuesday, April 1, at 10:30 a.m., to learn more about the Integrated Business Daytona program!The BSBA Integrated Business major is an innovative business degree now offered at UCF Connect Daytona Beach Campus beginning August 2025. This program provides the traditional IB curriculum offered at UCF Main campus that emphasizes the links between business disciplines and functions, but it also includes a distinct applied learning opportunity to gain first-hand experience through internships with major financial services and insurance companies in the Volusia County area.* Team-based active learning with cohort class format * Innovative approach to technical and soft skill development * Attend in-person at UCF's Daytona Beach campus * Full-time course schedule * Degree completion within 20 Months * Opportunities for tuition waiver * Paid internships with major financial services and insurance companies in Volusia CountyRSVP today to learn how IB Daytona can help advance your career!Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/KWlYZ2d3RKCLtuDpkzSPtg Registration Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/KWlYZ2d3RKCLtuDpkzSPtg

Help us maintain a safe and ready blood supply for cancer patients, trauma patients, or when unexpected tragedies occur. The OneBlood bus will park on Memory Mall near the Veterans Memorial.Walk-ups are welcomed, and appointments are appreciated! Registration Link: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1575192 Registration Info: Save time - Schedule your appointment now!

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:* Monday, March 17, 2025 - Friday, March 21, 2025 (Spring Break)

Is law school in your future? Not sure how you can stand out as an applicant? Join Marc Reece - Director of Recruitment and Outreach from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School as he provides insight on the role extracurricular activities play in your application and how to showcase them. RSVP today!Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1661757/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1661757/share_preview

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 & 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