Calendar & Events

Calendar & Events

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

All day
CECS Senior Design Showcase
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/
All day
CECS Senior Design Showcase
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/
All day
UCF Alumni Book Club Book Madness: A Tournament of Books
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
All day
UCF Alumni Book Club Book Madness: A Tournament of Books
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
9:00 AM
1h
The Registration Rodeo: This Isn't Our First Registration
The purpose of The Registration Rodeo is to prepare students for the upcoming summer and fall registration. This multi-day event will help students:1. Review their myUCF portal for holds and to-dos and teach students how to view the necessary steps to resolve these items to avoid delays in their ability to register. 2. Learn how to access and read their degree audit to better understand what the requirements are to finish with their current declared major. 3. Assist students with putting classes in their shopping cart and setting up the "Swap" feature. 4. Educate students on the FloridaShines transient course option. 5. Know who their assigned ASC is and how to schedule an appointment with him/her. If assigned to a committee, how to schedule with an ASC. 6. And more!This multi-day event will not be schedule planning, unless an ASC would like to attend and provide that service.
9:00 AM
1h
The Registration Rodeo: This Isn't Our First Registration
The purpose of The Registration Rodeo is to prepare students for the upcoming summer and fall registration. This multi-day event will help students:1. Review their myUCF portal for holds and to-dos and teach students how to view the necessary steps to resolve these items to avoid delays in their ability to register. 2. Learn how to access and read their degree audit to better understand what the requirements are to finish with their current declared major. 3. Assist students with putting classes in their shopping cart and setting up the "Swap" feature. 4. Educate students on the FloridaShines transient course option. 5. Know who their assigned ASC is and how to schedule an appointment with him/her. If assigned to a committee, how to schedule with an ASC. 6. And more!This multi-day event will not be schedule planning, unless an ASC would like to attend and provide that service.
9:00 AM
3h
RTS 2025! Government Contracting Reverse Trade Show - Session 1 - 9am - 12pm
Our annual Government Contracting Reverse Trade Show is back! Meet with as many agencies as you can within a three-hour time span. Best of all there are no agency appointments - allowing everyone the same opportunity to meet any agency!* More than 20 agencies and prime contractors will be available. * No scheduled meetings. Just come and speak with the agencies of your choice! * There is no limit to the number of agencies you may speak with. Meet as many as time allows! * Find opportunities to start new agency relationships or advance existing ones.Space is limited. Registration is required!Participating Agencies (Subject to Change):* ACC Orlando * CFTOD * City of Groveland * City of Orlando * City of St. Cloud * Dept. of the Navy * DRS NIS * FDOT DBE * Florida OSD * GOAA * Honeywell * L3Harris * Lane Construction * LMC * Lynx * NASA * NAWCTSD * Orange County * Port Canaveral * SBA * Seminole County * SOCOM * Space Force * Volusia CountyRTS 2025! is held at the National Entrepreneur Center located in the Orlando Fashion Square Mall. [Click here for a map and directions.](https://flsbdc.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/6g000003Q8Wa/a/6g000000BKI2/mWcdMGDC73f_QG5_.lI1Dx0TrWLpYVtksHwsNQOc9qs)This event is proudly sponsored by Orange County and hosted by the Florida SBDC at UCF as part of its Orange County Strategic Series. This event is also in partnership with the Florida APEX Accelerator at UCF. Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/rts-2025-reverse-trade-show-session-1-9-am-12-pm-5a1eVO6gBWf
9:00 AM
3h
RTS 2025! Government Contracting Reverse Trade Show - Session 1 - 9am - 12pm
Our annual Government Contracting Reverse Trade Show is back! Meet with as many agencies as you can within a three-hour time span. Best of all there are no agency appointments - allowing everyone the same opportunity to meet any agency!* More than 20 agencies and prime contractors will be available. * No scheduled meetings. Just come and speak with the agencies of your choice! * There is no limit to the number of agencies you may speak with. Meet as many as time allows! * Find opportunities to start new agency relationships or advance existing ones.Space is limited. Registration is required!Participating Agencies (Subject to Change):* ACC Orlando * CFTOD * City of Groveland * City of Orlando * City of St. Cloud * Dept. of the Navy * DRS NIS * FDOT DBE * Florida OSD * GOAA * Honeywell * L3Harris * Lane Construction * LMC * Lynx * NASA * NAWCTSD * Orange County * Port Canaveral * SBA * Seminole County * SOCOM * Space Force * Volusia CountyRTS 2025! is held at the National Entrepreneur Center located in the Orlando Fashion Square Mall. [Click here for a map and directions.](https://flsbdc.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/6g000003Q8Wa/a/6g000000BKI2/mWcdMGDC73f_QG5_.lI1Dx0TrWLpYVtksHwsNQOc9qs)This event is proudly sponsored by Orange County and hosted by the Florida SBDC at UCF as part of its Orange County Strategic Series. This event is also in partnership with the Florida APEX Accelerator at UCF. Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/rts-2025-reverse-trade-show-session-1-9-am-12-pm-5a1eVO6gBWf
10:00 AM
1h
Introducing VMock: A SMART Career Platform for Student Success
(This session is for UCF Faculty and Staff only!)Learn how to leverage VMock, the cutting-edge resume and interview feedback tool, to enhance your curriculum integration and one-on-one mentoring and help students shine in their career journey. UCF Career Services will guide you through creating impactful assignments and integrating the tool seamlessly into your teaching and coaching.Join one or multiple training sessions as needed. All sessions will be held in the Faculty Multimedia Center located in Classroom Building I, Training Room 201. Registration Link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21423896&appointmentType=73387752
10:00 AM
1h
Introducing VMock: A SMART Career Platform for Student Success
(This session is for UCF Faculty and Staff only!)Learn how to leverage VMock, the cutting-edge resume and interview feedback tool, to enhance your curriculum integration and one-on-one mentoring and help students shine in their career journey. UCF Career Services will guide you through creating impactful assignments and integrating the tool seamlessly into your teaching and coaching.Join one or multiple training sessions as needed. All sessions will be held in the Faculty Multimedia Center located in Classroom Building I, Training Room 201. Registration Link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21423896&appointmentType=73387752
10:00 AM
3h
Webcourses@UCF Open Lab for Instructors
Maximize your online teaching success with Webcourses@UCF Support! This spring, we're thrilled to offer expert technical support through our convenient Open Labs held on the third Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Digital Learning Center (DLC), Room 217. Just bring your own device and tap into our wealth of knowledge and resources. Need access to a computer? Simply contact Webcourses@UCF Support ahead of time and we'll make arrangements for you.Can't make it to the Open Lab during these hours? No problem! You can also schedule a personalized one-on-one session with our team through Zoom screen-sharing or by booking an appointment at either the DLC in Research Park or the Faculty Multimedia Center in CB1. Just call 407-823-0407 to arrange your session today.Please note: Open Labs are exclusively available to UCF faculty, staff and GTAs.
10:00 AM
3h
Webcourses@UCF Open Lab for Instructors
Maximize your online teaching success with Webcourses@UCF Support! This spring, we're thrilled to offer expert technical support through our convenient Open Labs held on the third Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Digital Learning Center (DLC), Room 217. Just bring your own device and tap into our wealth of knowledge and resources. Need access to a computer? Simply contact Webcourses@UCF Support ahead of time and we'll make arrangements for you.Can't make it to the Open Lab during these hours? No problem! You can also schedule a personalized one-on-one session with our team through Zoom screen-sharing or by booking an appointment at either the DLC in Research Park or the Faculty Multimedia Center in CB1. Just call 407-823-0407 to arrange your session today.Please note: Open Labs are exclusively available to UCF faculty, staff and GTAs.
11:00 AM
1h
UCF SIAM Graduate Student Seminar
Host: UCF SIAM Graduate Student Chapter What: Weekly Seminar on Topics in Math or Applied Math When: 11 a.m. - Noon, Wednesdays Where: MSB 318Speakers vary by week
11:00 AM
1h
UCF SIAM Graduate Student Seminar
Host: UCF SIAM Graduate Student Chapter What: Weekly Seminar on Topics in Math or Applied Math When: 11 a.m. - Noon, Wednesdays Where: MSB 318Speakers vary by week
11:00 AM
7h
Drop-in Drafting Lab
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)
11:00 AM
7h
Drop-in Drafting Lab
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)
1:00 PM
1h
UCF Online Healthcare Informatics Professional Science MS Information Session
Join faculty and staff from UCF's School of Global Health Management and Informatics to learn more about our online Healthcare Informatics Master's program! This innovative program will prepare you to become a leader in the clinical, management and business aspects of health informatics. It is attractive to working health care professionals due to the online delivery format, which allows students to earn a master's degree from any location and at times convenient to each student. Throughout the program, students enhance their leadership skills and learn from leading experts and academics in the field of health informatics.During this one-hour Zoom you will:* Have an extensive overview of the Health Care Informatics program and what makes us unique. * Receive a thorough overview of the application and admissions process. * Build connections with UCF staff who specifically work with the program. * Have the ability to get all your questions answered!Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/portal/ccie?id=909a9086-5ba3-4a39-b0bb-a5a67f6578e7
1:00 PM
1h
UCF Online Healthcare Informatics Professional Science MS Information Session
Join faculty and staff from UCF's School of Global Health Management and Informatics to learn more about our online Healthcare Informatics Master's program! This innovative program will prepare you to become a leader in the clinical, management and business aspects of health informatics. It is attractive to working health care professionals due to the online delivery format, which allows students to earn a master's degree from any location and at times convenient to each student. Throughout the program, students enhance their leadership skills and learn from leading experts and academics in the field of health informatics.During this one-hour Zoom you will:* Have an extensive overview of the Health Care Informatics program and what makes us unique. * Receive a thorough overview of the application and admissions process. * Build connections with UCF staff who specifically work with the program. * Have the ability to get all your questions answered!Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/portal/ccie?id=909a9086-5ba3-4a39-b0bb-a5a67f6578e7
1:00 PM
3h
RTS 2025! Government Contracting Reverse Trade Show - Session 2 - 1 - 3 P.M.
Our annual Government Contracting Reverse Trade Show is back! Meet with as many agencies as you can within a three-hour time span. Best of all there are no agency appointments - allowing everyone the same opportunity to meet any agency!* More than 20 agencies and prime contractors will be available. * No scheduled meetings. Just come and speak with the agencies of your choice! * There is no limit to the number of agencies you may speak with. Meet as many as time allows! * Find opportunities to start new agency relationships or advance existing ones.Space is limited. Registration is required!Participating Agencies (Subject to Change):* ACC Orlando * CFTOD * City of Groveland * City of Orlando * City of St. Cloud * Dept. of the Navy * DRS NIS * FDOT DBE * Florida OSD * GOAA * Honeywell * L3Harris * Lane Construction * LMC * Lynx * NASA * NAWCTSD * Orange County * Port Canaveral * SBA * Seminole County * SOCOM * Space Force * Volusia CountyRTS 2025! is held at the National Entrepreneur Center located in the Orlando Fashion Square Mall. [Click here for a map and directions.](https://flsbdc.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/6g000003Q8Wa/a/6g000000BKI2/mWcdMGDC73f_QG5_.lI1Dx0TrWLpYVtksHwsNQOc9qs)This event is proudly sponsored by Orange County and hosted by the Florida SBDC at UCF as part of its Orange County Strategic Series. This event is also in partnership with the Florida APEX Accelerator at UCF. Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/rts-2025-reverse-trade-show-session-2-1-pm-4-pm-5a1eVO6gCsX
1:00 PM
3h
RTS 2025! Government Contracting Reverse Trade Show - Session 2 - 1 - 3 P.M.
Our annual Government Contracting Reverse Trade Show is back! Meet with as many agencies as you can within a three-hour time span. Best of all there are no agency appointments - allowing everyone the same opportunity to meet any agency!* More than 20 agencies and prime contractors will be available. * No scheduled meetings. Just come and speak with the agencies of your choice! * There is no limit to the number of agencies you may speak with. Meet as many as time allows! * Find opportunities to start new agency relationships or advance existing ones.Space is limited. Registration is required!Participating Agencies (Subject to Change):* ACC Orlando * CFTOD * City of Groveland * City of Orlando * City of St. Cloud * Dept. of the Navy * DRS NIS * FDOT DBE * Florida OSD * GOAA * Honeywell * L3Harris * Lane Construction * LMC * Lynx * NASA * NAWCTSD * Orange County * Port Canaveral * SBA * Seminole County * SOCOM * Space Force * Volusia CountyRTS 2025! is held at the National Entrepreneur Center located in the Orlando Fashion Square Mall. [Click here for a map and directions.](https://flsbdc.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/6g000003Q8Wa/a/6g000000BKI2/mWcdMGDC73f_QG5_.lI1Dx0TrWLpYVtksHwsNQOc9qs)This event is proudly sponsored by Orange County and hosted by the Florida SBDC at UCF as part of its Orange County Strategic Series. This event is also in partnership with the Florida APEX Accelerator at UCF. Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/rts-2025-reverse-trade-show-session-2-1-pm-4-pm-5a1eVO6gCsX
1:00 PM
3h
The Registration Rodeo: This Isn't Our First Registration
The purpose of The Registration Rodeo is to prepare students for the upcoming summer and fall registration. This multi-day event will help students:1. Review their myUCF portal for holds and to-dos and teach students how to view the necessary steps to resolve these items to avoid delays in their ability to register. 2. Learn how to access and read their degree audit to better understand what the requirements are to finish with their current declared major. 3. Assist students with putting classes in their shopping cart and setting up the "Swap" feature. 4. Educate students on the FloridaShines transient course option. 5. Know who their assigned ASC is and how to schedule an appointment with him/her. If assigned to a committee, how to schedule with an ASC. 6. And more!This multi-day event will not be schedule planning, unless an ASC would like to attend and provide that service.
1:00 PM
3h
The Registration Rodeo: This Isn't Our First Registration
The purpose of The Registration Rodeo is to prepare students for the upcoming summer and fall registration. This multi-day event will help students:1. Review their myUCF portal for holds and to-dos and teach students how to view the necessary steps to resolve these items to avoid delays in their ability to register. 2. Learn how to access and read their degree audit to better understand what the requirements are to finish with their current declared major. 3. Assist students with putting classes in their shopping cart and setting up the "Swap" feature. 4. Educate students on the FloridaShines transient course option. 5. Know who their assigned ASC is and how to schedule an appointment with him/her. If assigned to a committee, how to schedule with an ASC. 6. And more!This multi-day event will not be schedule planning, unless an ASC would like to attend and provide that service.
1:30 PM
3h
Streamlining Custom Research App Development with Amazon Q Developer
L200 - Recommended for researchers with coding experience This hands-on coding workshop is tailored for researchers aiming to accelerate their development of research tools and applications. You'll explore the full potential of Amazon Q Developer, an AI coding assistant that goes beyond code generation. Learn how this tool can assist in planning your application architecture, optimizing AWS resource utilization, and even troubleshooting issues with your AWS infrastructure. From crafting effective AI prompts to generating optimized code in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Java, you'll become familiar with techniques for data handling, algorithm development, and application testing. Amazon Q Developer's ability to understand complex research contexts will help you navigate coding tasks, allowing you to focus more on groundbreaking research and less on technical implementation. By the end of this workshop, you'll be equipped to significantly boost your coding efficiency, streamline your AWS architecture planning, and quickly resolve technical hurdles. To participate in the hands-on lab during the session, you will need to provide your own computer with a web browser and a reliable internet connection.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a44L0hhu55M4Q0C Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a44L0hhu55M4Q0C
1:30 PM
3h
Streamlining Custom Research App Development with Amazon Q Developer
L200 - Recommended for researchers with coding experience This hands-on coding workshop is tailored for researchers aiming to accelerate their development of research tools and applications. You'll explore the full potential of Amazon Q Developer, an AI coding assistant that goes beyond code generation. Learn how this tool can assist in planning your application architecture, optimizing AWS resource utilization, and even troubleshooting issues with your AWS infrastructure. From crafting effective AI prompts to generating optimized code in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Java, you'll become familiar with techniques for data handling, algorithm development, and application testing. Amazon Q Developer's ability to understand complex research contexts will help you navigate coding tasks, allowing you to focus more on groundbreaking research and less on technical implementation. By the end of this workshop, you'll be equipped to significantly boost your coding efficiency, streamline your AWS architecture planning, and quickly resolve technical hurdles. To participate in the hands-on lab during the session, you will need to provide your own computer with a web browser and a reliable internet connection.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a44L0hhu55M4Q0C Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a44L0hhu55M4Q0C
2:00 PM
2h
Pop-In to the Library for Popcorn Wednesdays!
Beginning January 8, 2025, the DTC Library will be offering fresh popcorn on Wednesdays from 2pm to 4pm!Follow your nose and POP-in to the library at DPAC 265 to grab a fresh bag and learn about all the DTC Library has to offer.DTC Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00AM to 9:00PM and 8:00AM to 4:00PM on Fridays. The library is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
5:30 PM
2h
Community Knight with Wesley at UCF
Join us at 5:30 p.m. for a free dinner! Hang out with friends, play some games, and destress over some warm free food each Wednesday.Once a month, we will have an event night; past events have included karaoke, arts and crafting, bingo, etc. With these events you have the opportunity to win gift cards to local restaurants, further supporting the Orlando community!We are located by the Barnes & Noble on East Plaza.
5:30 PM
2h
Community Knight with Wesley at UCF
Join us at 5:30 p.m. for a free dinner! Hang out with friends, play some games, and destress over some warm free food each Wednesday.Once a month, we will have an event night; past events have included karaoke, arts and crafting, bingo, etc. With these events you have the opportunity to win gift cards to local restaurants, further supporting the Orlando community!We are located by the Barnes & Noble on East Plaza.
7:00 PM
1h
Narcotics Anonymous
This group meets every Wednesday. May meet outdoors during building closures for holidays.NA is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. We meet regularly to help each other live drug-free. There are no dues or fees, the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Our fellowship focuses primarily on recovery from the disease of addiction. Anyone may join us regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion, or lack of religion.For more information about this meeting visit [studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/](https://studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/) or call the NA Helpline at 407-425-5157.
7:00 PM
1h
Narcotics Anonymous
This group meets every Wednesday. May meet outdoors during building closures for holidays.NA is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. We meet regularly to help each other live drug-free. There are no dues or fees, the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Our fellowship focuses primarily on recovery from the disease of addiction. Anyone may join us regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion, or lack of religion.For more information about this meeting visit [studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/](https://studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/) or call the NA Helpline at 407-425-5157.

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