Trip Information* Trip Date: 11/15/2025-11/16/2025 * Trip Location: TBD * Trip Cost: $50.00 * Registration Opens: 11/1/2025 - 12:00PM * Registration Closes: TBDRegister for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the [UCF RWC Membership Portal website](https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProducts?classification=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22&category=ea528aa9-f493-4efb-b769-b1e686780cb3). All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.Pre-Trip Date and Time: TBDTrip Description: Want to learn how to backpack in a low-pressure environment? This trip is for you! We will be teaching participants how to pack and fit a backpack all while having fun along the way.What's Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity (including backpacks, camping gear, etc), transportation to/from the activity, and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, and most are certified Wilderness First Responders.Meals will be provided on this trip; all menus will take dietary restrictions/preferences and allergies into account. Occasionally, groups will eat at restaurants while traveling. These meals are not included in your trip cost. Your Trip Leaders will inform you of any meals not included in the trip price.What's Not Included: Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal water/snacks. Meals are provided. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting.Trip Leaders: Alexia and Gabe Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program Registration Info: Registration will open 2 weeks before the event at 12:00pm.

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

This year's program includes scenes from Donizetti's "L'elisir d'amore", Nicolai's "The Merry Wives of Windsor", Humperdinck's "Hansel and Gretel", Mozart's "Don Giovanni", and Verdi's "Nabucco".Every fall semester, the students enrolled in UCF's Opera Workshop class are assigned scenes to study, memorize, and prepare for this annual event. This year we have 16 students in the class - many of them are new students at UCF - and they are excited about singing/acting for you. We have four performances from which to choose - two on Sunday, November 9 and two on Saturday, November 15. The venue is on the main UCF campus in the "Rehearsal Hall Auditorium".The Rehearsal Hall Auditorium only seats about 90-100 guests, so please purchase your ticket(s) ahead of time to assure a seat. We will have spaces designated for wheelchair seating as well. Registration Link: https://www.purplepass.com/events/325735-a-potpourri-of-opera-scenes-nov-9th-2025 Registration Info: $10 Standard, $5 w/UCF ID

This year's program includes scenes from Donizetti's "L'elisir d'amore", Nicolai's "The Merry Wives of Windsor", Humperdinck's "Hansel and Gretel", Mozart's "Don Giovanni", and Verdi's "Nabucco".Every fall semester, the students enrolled in UCF's Opera Workshop class are assigned scenes to study, memorize, and prepare for this annual event. This year we have 16 students in the class - many of them are new students at UCF - and they are excited about singing/acting for you. We have four performances from which to choose - two on Sunday, November 9 and two on Saturday, November 15. The venue is on the main UCF campus in the "Rehearsal Hall Auditorium".The Rehearsal Hall Auditorium only seats about 90-100 guests, so please purchase your ticket(s) ahead of time to assure a seat. We will have spaces designated for wheelchair seating as well. Registration Link: https://www.purplepass.com/events/325735-a-potpourri-of-opera-scenes-nov-9th-2025 Registration Info: $10 Standard, $5 w/UCF ID

Laugh along with this dysfunctional family as they navigate sibling rivalry, personal reinvention and unexpected change. This bittersweet comedy is inspired by Anton Chekhov's classic plays.A play by Christopher DurangDirected by John Gardiner, UCF assistant professor, actingPerformance Schedule* Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, November 16, 2025, 2:00 p.m. * Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Thursday, November 20, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, November 21, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, November 22, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, November 23, 2025, 2:00 p.m.Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/detail/vanya-and-sonia-and-masha-and-spike/ Registration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with student ID

Community Climb @ RWC Climbing Tower Every Sunday | Free for UCF StudentsClimb. Create. Connect. Join us every Sunday at the Climbing Tower for Community Climb! This is your weekly chance to hang out, try new activities, and enter our monthly raffle. No experience needed - we want all of the new climbers to come join us!Fall 2025 ScheduleOctober* Oct. 5 - Rope Bracelets & Rope Crafts: Repurpose old climbing rope into crafts to keep or share* Oct. 12 - Fall Climbing Competition: No Community Climb this week; come to the Fall Climbing Comp instead.* Oct. 19 - Anything But a Chalk Bag: Bring something creative to hold your climbing chalk that is anything but a chalk bag. Bonus points for creativity, functionality, style (and being school-appropriate)* Oct. 26 - Boulder Flash Comp: You'll get three attempts to finish a new bouldering problem. Earn extra raffle tickets for completing the routes successfully!November* Nov. 2 - Harness Charms: Create and swap small, clip-on items with other climbers to decorate your harness and connect with the community.* Nov. 9 - Swap Shop: Bring gently used outdoor or climbing gear to trade with others.* Nov. 16 - Sasquatch Challenge: Can you send a route with giant Sasquatch hands and feet? Put your skills to the test and earn raffle entries for completing the challenge.* Nov. 23 - Boulder Flash Comp: You'll get 3 attempts to finish a new bouldering problem. Earn extra raffle tickets for completing the routes successfully!Raffle Info: Attend, participate, and earn raffle entries each week. Winners are drawn at the final Community Climb of the month.

Step up to the mic and share your voice! Whether you're into poetry, spoken word, karaoke, storytelling, or just want to vibe with the unexpected, this open mic is your stage. Come to express, connect, or simply enjoy the creativity of others in a welcoming atmosphere. No experience needed - just bring your energy and curiosity.

This group meets every Monday excluding campus closures/holidays.Meeting is OPEN to all UCF students, faculty, staff, and community members.Self Management And Recovery Training (SMART Recovery) is an evidenced-informed recovery method grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), that supports people with substance dependencies or problem behaviors to:1. Build and maintain motivation 2. Cope with urges and cravings 3. Manage thoughts, feelings and behaviors 4. Live a balanced lifeSMART Recovery focuses on the addictive behaviors, not the substance - meaning they are suitable for any problematic or addictive behavior - including but not limited to alcohol, drugs, gambling, tobacco, as well as eating disorders.For more information about this meeting format visit . For more UCF Recovery resources, visit [our website](https://studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/).

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!

Through a partnership with Florida Health, we are offering free gonorrhea and chlamydia screenings for students and their partners. Specimen is collected via a urine sample. The event is while supplies last.

Finals coming up? Don't just study -- study smart. In Ready, Set, Review, you'll learn proven strategies to prepare for final exams with less stress and more confidence.This workshop will show you how to create an effective study plan, review actively, manage your time and stay focused when it matters most. Whether you're behind, overwhelmed or just want to improve your approach, this session will help you walk into your finals feeling ready to succeed. Registration Link: https://web.penjiapp.com/communities/REno7th1cj/join-event

Finals coming up? Don't just study -- study smart. In Ready, Set, Review, you'll learn proven strategies to prepare for final exams with less stress and more confidence.This workshop will show you how to create an effective study plan, review actively, manage your time and stay focused when it matters most. Whether you're behind, overwhelmed or just want to improve your approach, this session will help you walk into your finals feeling ready to succeed.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/95577001122?pwd=r68JAN0q9XT77VVVIGlJUw9aebeA6A.1#success Registration Link: https://web.penjiapp.com/communities/REno7th1cj/join-event

Join UCF Career Services and Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) for an insightful presentation as part of the Fall 2025 Career & Wellness Series on understanding job search stress and navigating the job hunt. The purpose of this presentation is to provide students with strategies to addressing job search stress and achieve professional goals with a positive mindset. The workshop will be virtual only. Register on Handshake for the Zoom link!Virtual Location URL: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1793146/share_preview Registration Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1793146/share_preview

Take a break before finals and join us for a relaxing afternoon at our Relaxation Fair! This event is designed to help students recharge and feel calm before the stress of exams. Enjoy free smoothies, wellness activities, calming music, and giveaways. Come connect with campus resources, grab some stress-relief supplies, and treat yourself to a moment of peace.

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 UCF volleyball team welcomes Brown on Wednesday, Nov. 19 for Wicked Night.UCF students can attend the match for free with valid UCF student ID. General admission tickets are available for purchase on [Ticketmaster](https://www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-volleyball-tickets/artist/1250831).For the most up-to-date information about the Knights, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/volleyball](https://ucfknights.com/sports/volleyball) and follow along on social media:* X (formerly Twitter): [@UCF_Volleyball](https://x.com/UCF_Volleyball) * Instagram: [@ucf.volleyball](https://www.instagram.com/ucf.volleyball) * Facebook: [UCF Volleyball](https://www.facebook.com/UCFVolleyball)

The UCF volleyball team welcomes Brown on Wednesday, Nov. 19 for Wicked Night.UCF students can attend the match for free with valid UCF student ID. General admission tickets are available for purchase on [Ticketmaster](https://www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-volleyball-tickets/artist/1250831).For the most up-to-date information about the Knights, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/volleyball](https://ucfknights.com/sports/volleyball) and follow along on social media:* X (formerly Twitter): [@UCF_Volleyball](https://x.com/UCF_Volleyball) * Instagram: [@ucf.volleyball](https://www.instagram.com/ucf.volleyball) * Facebook: [UCF Volleyball](https://www.facebook.com/UCFVolleyball)

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.

The [UCF Amy Zeh High-Impact Practices Course Designation Student Showcase](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/hip/amy-zeh-high-impact-practices-course-designation-student-showcase/) is an opportunity for students to share individual or team HIP-designated course projects from service-learning, research-intensive, integrative-learning experience or global learning courses with the UCF community. Students can participate virtually, in person or in both formats.Spotlight your work from Summer and Fall 2025 HIP-designated courses at the Amy Zeh High-Impact Practices Course Designation Student Showcase. Whether you worked individually or in a group, this is your chance to highlight your project. The Fall 2025 showcase features projects from HIP-designated courses offered only during the Summer and Fall 2025 semesters..Virtual Location URL: https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hipcourses/ Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eu5SxEOstpha4DA Registration Info: Review participation requirements and deadlines for each showcase. Submit a registration form no later than 11:59 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Students presenting in both the virtual and in-person showcases must follow the requirements and guidelines for each.

This workshop will describe anxiety and how it presents, strategies for confronting anxious thoughts and coping techniques to reduce physical symptoms of anxiety.This workshop is part of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop series. [Learn about CAPS and other workshops.](https://caps.sswb.ucf.edu/)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf-hipaa.zoom.us/j/97245375228