Join us for Bingo 4 Life, a special event for Suicide Prevention Week. We'll be playing a unique game of bingo with a twist, featuring cards that spark important conversations about suicide prevention. You'll have a chance to win great prizes and enjoy some snacks in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Join Ben Keene and Nandan Tandon of the Office of Research's Cyberinfrastructure Facilitation team as they discuss how the National Science Foundation's ACCESS program can provide you with free computational resources for your research. NSF has granted $52 million over five years to advanced computational resource providers, and has developed an ecosystem to assist and accelerate computational research. Watch this webinar to learn more about the ACCESS ecosystem, what resources they provide, and how their team can assist in onboarding UCF researchers to ACCESS resources. This event is not being recorded. Any materials provided by the presenter will be sent to all registrants by the end of the second business day after the conclusion of the event. Please email ResearchITEvents@ucf.edu to request access to the materials two business days after the completion of the event if you did not register.Presented by [Ben Keene](https://rci.research.ucf.edu/person/benjamin-keene/), [Nandan Tandon, Ph.D.](https://rci.research.ucf.edu/person/nandan-tandon/)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_72ihOsFGVOzwc0C Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_72ihOsFGVOzwc0C

This workshop will cover three core concepts essential to being successful as an undergraduate research student and is best suited for students currently involved in research or creative scholarship. The session will address communication, planning, and the role of feedback in a mentor-mentee relationship. Explore how these skills contribute to building your professional reputation and make an impact.Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ ucf.edu)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/bYzSsM3tSyayneCDGt6Zwg Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1806710/share_preview Registration Info: Search for "Get Started In Research" on Handshake's Events. Register to secure your spot.

The UCF Recreation and Wellness Center, in collaboration with the University of Central Florida Officials Association, will be offering the 29th Annual Basketball Officiating Class. This class is designed to train officials in the proper rules and mechanics needed to officiate at the high school level and beyond. Qualified officials will teach it from the local high school associations, various college conferences and professional leagues, including the NBA.When: Class begins Tuesday, August 26, and takes place from 6:00-10:00 PM, and will continue every Tuesday until October 21.Class Format: Class will meet each night in the Recreation and Wellness Center, Room 206. Rules, discussion, and hands-on training will take place in each class. Instructors and guest speakers will provide feedback on how to improve through on-court and video-taped critiques. FEE: The cost is $35.00 for UCF Students and $80.00 for non-UCF Students. Registration includes a whistle, a t-shirt, a class manual, and instruction. Parking is not included in this fee. *Only 26 spaces are available. Registration will continue until the class is filled. Please mail cash or a check to the address below, or pay via Venmo at @UCFOA with your full name in the description. Your registration is not complete until payment is received and you have received confirmation that payment was received. Checks should be made payable to 'UCFOA' Recreation and Wellness Center Attn: Heather Marshall P.O. Box 163548 Orlando, FL 32816-3548 Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2tWjElgbyivZGtg Registration Info: The cost is $35.00 for UCF Students and $80.00 for non-UCF Students. Registration includes whistle, t-shirt, class manual and instruction. Parking is not included in this fee. Only 26 spots are available.

Join us in our group exercise educational program Learn to Latin Dance! Our instructors will go over different formats of Latin dance such as Bachata, Merengue, Salsa and more. Classes will occur weekly on Tuesdays from Sept. 2-23 from 6 pm - 7 pm in Group Exercise Studio II. Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=0db165c6-034d-4977-a1f3-d072e1ad0b58

Explore …no place like home by Tenee Hart at the [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/no-place-like-home-by-tenee-hart/) from Aug. 22 - Sept. 26.Exhibition Statement:"Being at-home is a matter of how one feels or how one might fail to feel." - Sara AhmedThe conflicted sense of home is where this exhibition begins. Destabilizing the romanticized concept of home, this exhibition will challenge the representation of this ideology by exploring various facets of home across multiple planes of identity including culture, gender, and sexuality. In …no place like home the works will both physicalize and undercut domestic connotations, becoming an anti-monument that calls attention to its own unstable foundation - this idea of home as comfort or discomfort. Dedicated to such ideas of home, this exhibit will include works that stem from the artist's personal childhood nostalgia and the unforgiving chokeholds such memories can create.To learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/no-place-like-home-by-tenee-hart/)

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/1675116 Registration Info: Save time - Schedule your appointment now!

Write It Right: Resumes & CVs That Work Don't just list your experience--show your value! This interactive workshop walks you through building a winning resume or CV that's tailored to your goals and ATS-friendly. Come with your laptop and a friend, and get ready to level up your application game.If you're unable to visit in person, join us on Zoom! Handshake for the link: [ ](https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1781007/share_preview)Virtual Location URL: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1781007/share_preview Registration Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1781007/share_preview

Write It Right: Resumes & CVs That Work Don't just list your experience--show your value! This interactive workshop walks you through building a winning resume or CV that's tailored to your goals and ATS-friendly. Come with your laptop and a friend, and get ready to level up your application game.If you're unable to visit in person, join us on Zoom! Handshake for the link: [ ](https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1781007/share_preview)Virtual Location URL: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1781007/share_preview Registration Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1781007/share_preview

During the next several Wednesdays, CREOL faculty will present brief highlights of their research activities. The talks take place at noon in Room 103, with two professors each giving a 25-minute presentation.Attendance is mandatory for all first-semester Ph.D. students.SEPTEMBER 312:00: Ayman Abouraddy12:30: Christian HeideSEPTEMBER 10No presentationsSEPTEMBER 1712:00: Sean Pang12:30: Yannick SalaminSEPTEMBER 2412:00: Konstantin Vodopyanov12:30: Shin-Tson WuOCTOBER 112:00: Joshua Kaufman12:30: Kristopher DavisOCTOBER 812:00: Kyle Renshaw12:30: Peter DelfyettOCTOBER 1512:00: Eric Johnson12:30: Ivan DivlianskyOCTOBER 2212:00: Murat Yuskel12:30: Li FangOCTOBER 2912:00: Kyu Young Han12:30: Leland NordinNOVEMBER 512:00: TBD12:30: Midya PartoNOVEMBER 1212:00: Sasan Fathpour12:30: Debashis ChandaNOVEMBER 1912:00: Stephen Eikenberry12:30: TBD

No appointment needed - just come on in to the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center:* Tuesdays: 10am-12pm * Wednesdays: 12-2pmCheck in on the first floor and you'll be directed to visit with a Career Peer Advisor for assistance with your resume, cover letter, or Handshake profile, or let us know if you have any quick career questions!

This session highlights time-saving strategies to locate sources for upcoming assignments, research projects and literature reviews.Learn how to navigate library website options, access peer reviewed journals and discipline-specific databases, common search strategies, and tips for maximizing Google Scholar.For additional information see [https://graduate.ucf.edu/thesis-and-dissertation](https://graduate.ucf.edu/thesis-and-dissertation/).Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/q4BdpN_8Qp-YyGFOCbAVhQ

Planning to take the GRE? This workshop breaks down what you need to know to tackle the test with confidence. Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session featuring Dawn Lipker from ETS.We'll cover the structure of the GRE, what each section tests, and key strategies for maximizing your score. You'll learn how to build a personalized study plan, choose the right prep resources, and avoid common pitfalls. Whether you're just starting to think about the GRE or you're already deep into prep, this session will help you study smarter and feel more in control of the process.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1777716/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1777716/share_preview Registration Info: Please RSVP via Handshake.

* Vous voulez ameliorer votre français oral? (Would you like to improve your French speaking skills?) * Vous aimeriez connaitre des etudiant.e.s qui ont la meme passion que vous pour la langue française?(Would you like to meet students who share your passion for the French language?)Bienvenu.e.s au cafe francophone! Venez echanger avec vos collegues etudiant.e.s dans une ambiance decontractee. (Welcome to the French cafe! Come and chat with your colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere.)Pour qui? Les etudiant.e.s de niveau 2000 (intermediaire) et +, ou etudiant.e.s francophones. (For students at the 2000 level (intermediate) or higher, or French speakers)

Learn how to get involved in a wide variety of opportunities like undergraduate research, studying abroad, internships, learning communities, graduate school preparations and more. Whether planning for graduate school or a career, High-impact practice experiences offer you a competitive edge by helping you blend what you're learning in the classroom with real-world experiences.Light snacks and refreshments provided. RSVP today to secure your spot to visit our website.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/6331019344 Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/stu/events?collection=ALL&eventFormat=HYBRID&sort=RELEVANCE&date=ALL&keyword=waddle Registration Info: Register through Handshake: Search for "Waddle into a HIP" on the Handshake events tab to secure your spot and gain access to the Zoom link for virtual attendees.

The Department of English invites you to a special Writers in the Sun event: a bilingual reading of Camille's Lakou, a newly published novel by Marie Leticee (Vanderbilt University Press), translated by Kevin Meehan. The event is co-sponsored by the Department of Modern Languages, the Latin American, Caribbean and Latinx Studies Program, and the Center for Digital Humanities and Research.

FOR Faculty or Staff: COIL, or Collaborative Online International Learning, is an innovative teaching approach that connects students and faculty from institutions in different countries to engage in joint academic projects. These collaborations are designed and facilitated by two faculty members from diverse cultural, linguistic, and geographical backgrounds, using online communication tools to co-develop and deliver integrated learning experiences. Participation in COIL projects offers several key benefits:* Strengthening international partnerships between institutions and educators. * Enhancing global perspectives in the curriculum by embedding international dimensions into course content. * Fostering intercultural competence among students through teamwork in diverse, cross-cultural groups.COIL provides a meaningful opportunity to internationalize the classroom without the need for physical mobility, making global learning more accessible and inclusiveVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/6889519540

Are you graduating from high school and earning an AA or earning college credit hours concurrently?Join us online for an exclusive information session on DirectConnect to UCF covering topics on dual enrollment and first time in college (FTIC) and learn what guaranteed admission is all about. In this interactive information session, ask questions and find out what you need to know to make your transition to UCF easy.[Reserve Your Spot](https://go.ucf.edu/4eLu4J1)DirectConnect to UCF guarantees admission (consistent with university policy) to UCF with an associate degree (AA) or articulated (AS) degree from one of our partner colleges.Partner Colleges: College of Central Florida, Daytona State College, Eastern Florida State College, Lake-Sumter State College, Seminole State College and Valencia CollegeVirtual Location URL: https://go.ucf.edu/4eLu4J1 Registration Link: https://go.ucf.edu/4eLu4J1

Learn and develop techniques for professional collaborative work using the Git Flow workflow. In this hands-on workshop, we will cover working with remote repositories on GitHub () to push and pull code changes, submit pull requests, and merge branches for your projects using GitHub and the command line. Attendees should have experience creating repositories, making commits, and using GitHub prior to attending this workshop. The entry-level Git workshop, "Git Version Control for Beginners", will be held prior to the intermediate workshop during this semester. Check the Research Cyberinfrastructure events page () for availability of the basic course. To participate in the hands-on lab during the session, you will need to provide your own computer, and have Git () installed prior to the start of the session. If you will be attending using a UCF-managed computer, you may not have permissions to install the software yourself; please reach out to your IT team for assistance installing Git well in advance of the event, as the presenter will be unable to assist in installation or troubleshooting before or during the event. This event is not being recorded. Any materials provided by the presenter will be sent to all registrants by the end of the second business day after the conclusion of the event. Please email [ResearchITEvents@ucf.edu](mailto:ResearchITEvents@ucf.edu) to request access to the materials two business days after the completion of the event if you did not register. Presented by: Mark Durbin ()Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_51rvkLAWxlHaBJc Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_51rvkLAWxlHaBJc

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/95560075146?pwd=ipnpnBGV8iG0IaQNBGdBaCPkttLMdR.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.