Has a tutor or writing consultant helped make sure your grades aren't Pooh? Has a desk assistant helped you bounce back from a rough day?This is your chance to show some appreciation to the Learning Support Team! Stop by the Winne the Pooh & Friends-themed Learning Support Center (LSC) and Writing Center (WC) during the event to leave an appreciation note for those who help you realize, "You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." -Christopher RobinThere's something in it for you too--all appreciation notes will be entered for a chance to win prizes! All participants will also receive a small token of appreciation.Make sure to check out Who's Got Game Night on Oct. 15th too!

The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown is hosting an exhibition featuring artwork produced by Valencia students in the Painting/Mixed Media course.See a diverse collection of projects that dissolve the boundaries between photography and painting. The work on view reveals each artist's evolving language as they manipulate emulsion, pigment, and texture to find personal and poetic resonance.The exhibit will be on view from October 9 to December 5, 2025.Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-4pm

Join us for Mat Pilates, a complete core workout that engages and challenges all stabilizing muscle groups. Designed to improve strength, flexibility, and posture while enhancing mental awareness, this mindful, full-body class is perfect for all fitness levels.Located on the 2nd floor of UnionWest, Suite 246 Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=24f1a045-3466-4ab7-b034-d8e596edb312

Join us on select Tuesdays as we host a different food truck on campus, offering additional food options for the campus community.Check the [@ucfdowntown Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ucfdowntown/) account each week to see which truck will be on campus and to explore their menu!* Oct. 7: [Allan's Jerk Shack](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fucf.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Dcec9cd22f4b76f8b1f2f24927%26id%3Dd08e9cca94%26e%3D3184248b01&data=05%7C02%7Cashli.vanhorn%40ucf.edu%7Cfe547ce159474d73b43108de00e41feb%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638949176982618987%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uIUewGvdZ5ZZhEActS%2BgJ%2FPjJvk4TICTY9cz6xfFmvM%3D&reserved=0 "https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fucf.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Dcec9cd22f4b76f8b1f2f24927%26id%3Dd08e9cca94%26e%3D3184248b01&data=05%7C02%7Cashli.vanhorn%40ucf.edu%7Cfe547ce159474d73b43108de00e41feb%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638949176982618987%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uIUewGvdZ5ZZhEActS%2BgJ%2FPjJvk4TICTY9cz6xfFmvM%3D&reserved=0") * Oct. 14: Victory Tacos and Al's Ice Cream (as part of Foam Splash) * Oct. 21: [BYOB International Fusion](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fucf.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Dcec9cd22f4b76f8b1f2f24927%26id%3D3d1026c7a9%26e%3D3184248b01&data=05%7C02%7Cashli.vanhorn%40ucf.edu%7Cfe547ce159474d73b43108de00e41feb%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638949176982637364%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=TNRe9ZuRw6gCbmLraPwF0yBX8dAzshzwOK3GUDQLy%2FM%3D&reserved=0 "Original URL: https://ucf.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cec9cd22f4b76f8b1f2f24927&id=3d1026c7a9&e=3184248b01 Click to follow link.") * Oct. 28: [Smoke in the City BBQ](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fucf.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Dcec9cd22f4b76f8b1f2f24927%26id%3De332ea72f4%26e%3D3184248b01&data=05%7C02%7Cashli.vanhorn%40ucf.edu%7Cfe547ce159474d73b43108de00e41feb%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638949176982654009%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SK8hIw%2FYFmHwAPK%2F1Ji%2ButX%2F%2BD0BVhT7qKtnjSAMJ18%3D&reserved=0 "Original URL: https://ucf.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cec9cd22f4b76f8b1f2f24927&id=e332ea72f4&e=3184248b01 Click to follow link.")

Join us for Cardio Barbell, a muscular endurance-focused class using group exercise barbells. Through fundamental strength moves that target the entire body, you'll challenge your muscles with added weight and varied tempo to build endurance and strength.Located on the 2nd floor of UnionWest, Suite 246 Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d37cc823-5562-4f9f-8d02-dfd224724a65 Registration Info: Walk-ins welcome

Foam Splash Homecoming KickoffTuesday, October 14 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PMCommunication & Media Building Plaza (between DPAC & CMB)Dive into the biggest foam party of the semester and kick off Homecoming with a splash!What's in store?* Giant foam pit & bubbly foam pool* Wet bouncy house + beach-ball free-for-all* |[?] Dry slide (for the "keep-my-hair-dry" crew)* [?][?] Mini soccer shootout* Water-balloon & water-gun war (plus inflatable cover bunkers!)* Tacos & Ice cream truck* Free rubber ducks & exclusive Foam Splash T-shirts (first 200)Grab your swimsuit, shades, and squad--see you in the foam!

Tuedays at 3pm in DPAC 265Every Tuesday in October the DTC Library will be screening a horror movie at 3pm! Stop by and grab a bag of fresh popcorn on your way to class or stay to watch the movie and get into the spirit of spooky season.* October 7- Bodies Bodies Bodies * October 14- Buffy the Vampire Slayer * October 12- Donnie Darko * October 28- Jennifer's BodyThe Downtown Campus Library is located in DPAC 265, on the 2nd floor of the DPAC East building.Free and open to all, no registration necessary.* Content warning: these films are rated R and contain graphic imagery and language.These films will be shown via Kanopy and Feature Films for Education, databases available through the UCF library!

Has a tutor or writing consultant helped make sure your grades aren't Pooh? Has a desk assistant helped you bounce back from a rough day?This is your chance to show some appreciation to the Learning Support Team! Stop by the Winne the Pooh & Friends-themed Learning Support Center (LSC) and Writing Center (WC) during the event to leave an appreciation note for those who help you realize, "You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." -Christopher RobinThere's something in it for you too--all appreciation notes will be entered for a chance to win prizes! All participants will also receive a small token of appreciation.Make sure to check out Who's Got Game Night on Oct. 15th too!

The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown is hosting an exhibition featuring artwork produced by Valencia students in the Painting/Mixed Media course.See a diverse collection of projects that dissolve the boundaries between photography and painting. The work on view reveals each artist's evolving language as they manipulate emulsion, pigment, and texture to find personal and poetic resonance.The exhibit will be on view from October 9 to December 5, 2025.Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-4pm

DTC Library is bringing the books to you!Check out and return books at our Pop-Up Library. Every Wednesday from 2-4 pm, we load up one of our book carts with crafts, swag, and Pop Reads!Our Pop Reads are new fiction and nonfiction and have a three-week loan time. We change the location of the book cart every week, rotating between the Union West, CMB, and DPAC lobby.If you catch us at the DPAC lobby, you're welcome to enjoy some fresh popcorn courtesy of our friends at Addition Financial!Your downtown campus library is located on the second floor of DPAC in 265.

Join faculty and staff from [UCF's School of Global Health Management and Informatics](https://ccie.ucf.edu/hmi/) to learn more about our [online Executive Masters of Health Administration](https://www.ucf.edu/online/degree/executive-master-health-administration/)! The Executive MHA (eMHA) track is attractive to working health care professionals due to the online delivery format, which allows students to earn an Executive MHA 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 administration. During this one-hour Zoom you will:* have an extensive overview of the Executive MHA 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/emha_webinars?id=c4ee445e-772d-4666-b283-b8e7675df2b4

Something, creepy, crawly and curiosity-fueled is brewing this October!Join the [College of Sciences Alumni ](https://sciences.ucf.edu/alumni/ " College of Sciences Alumni ")for a new speaker series, [Science on Tap](https://foundation.ucf.edu/event-registration-pages/cos/nscm/cos-science-on-tap-2025), where we take science out of the lab and into the community.This fun, interactive series is about mixing fascinating discoveries with great conversations served up in a laid-back spot where you can sip a drink, meet fellow curious minds and let your questions run wild.This fall, we're kicking things off with a spine-tingling dive into the secret lives of the tiny creatures that surround us every day. From parasitic wasps to the ants that dominate the ground beneath us.What the night will bring:* One free drink ticket and pub-style appetizers to fuel your curiosity * Exclusive Science on Tap swag made especially for guests * Meet and greets with guest speakers and fellow science enthusiastsRegistration Link: https://foundation.ucf.edu/event-registration-pages/cos/nscm/cos-science-on-tap-2025 Registration Info: Ticket price: $10

Are you game for a good time? Join us in the LSC for a fun-filled game night in celebration of Learning Support Appreciation Weeks! Play, laugh, and win as you challenge friends and members of the Downtown Learning Support team to some friendly competition! All attendees will have the chance to win awesome giveaways! For added fun…* Join the Super Smash Bros tournament! Tournament kicks off at 5:45 pm. Must be present no later than 5:40 pm in order to compete. Limited to first 16 players. Feel free to bring your own Nintendo Switch if you have one. Tournament winner gets a prize! * Dress up as your favorite story character (completely optional) and compete in the Costume Contest. The character can be from a book, game, movie, or any type of story. Which character will you choose? Best costume wins a prize!Mark your calendar and bring your A-game! We'll provide the games!

This monthly food distribution event is a volunteering opportunity that occurs on the third Thursday of every month at the 910 Livingston Street Church of God about a block and half from UCF Downtown and Valencia College Downtown.The entire volunteer opportunity is from 8:30am-1:00pm. There are 2 volunteer shifts: 8:30am-11:00am and 10:30am-1:00pm. Volunteers may sign up for one or both shifts (link below).Volunteers will be expected to assist with setup and teardown, breakdown and repackage food for distribution, and assist with loading patron's vehicles.*If all 20 spots are filled, you are still able to come volunteer.Be sure to follow the [@ucfdowntown Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ucfdowntown/) account to learn about more opportunities to stay engaged Downtown! Registration Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4CA8A923ABF49-52648443-910food/61146899#/

Has a tutor or writing consultant helped make sure your grades aren't Pooh? Has a desk assistant helped you bounce back from a rough day?This is your chance to show some appreciation to the Learning Support Team! Stop by the Winne the Pooh & Friends-themed Learning Support Center (LSC) and Writing Center (WC) during the event to leave an appreciation note for those who help you realize, "You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." -Christopher RobinThere's something in it for you too--all appreciation notes will be entered for a chance to win prizes! All participants will also receive a small token of appreciation.Make sure to check out Who's Got Game Night on Oct. 15th too!

The UnionWest Gallery at Valencia Downtown is hosting an exhibition featuring artwork produced by Valencia students in the Painting/Mixed Media course.See a diverse collection of projects that dissolve the boundaries between photography and painting. The work on view reveals each artist's evolving language as they manipulate emulsion, pigment, and texture to find personal and poetic resonance.The exhibit will be on view from October 9 to December 5, 2025.Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-4pm

Spirit Day is a fun and energetic celebration of school pride, unity, and creativity, where students, faculty, and staff come together to show off their enthusiasm through themed outfits, activities, games, and contests. It's a chance to build community, express individuality, and highlight what makes our school unique--all while having a great time and making lasting memories.

Join us for Stretch & Flow, a mindful class that improves flexibility, mobility, and core strength through gentle movement. Connect breath with motion in a calm setting that leaves you feeling refreshed and renewed.Located on the 2nd floor of UnionWest, Suite 246 Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=bfc6c77b-d605-4c0a-a429-2471e3cfd1c5 Registration Info: Walk-ins welcome

Join us for a HIIT Class! High Intensity Interval Training uses quick bursts of movement followed by rest to create an after burn so your body keeps using energy even after you stop training. You will perform multi-joint, compound, and bodyweight movements while utilizing a variety of equipment that challenges every muscle in your body.Located on the second floor of Unionwest in suite 246. Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=0342b2f7-cd1f-4ce1-87c5-56a4dad9e621 Registration Info: Walk-ins welcome

You're invited to a virtual open house with the MECM Program Director and Academic Advisor as we prepare for the Spring 2026 admission cycle. Join us to get answers to your most frequently asked questions about the program curriculum, application requirements, and more.Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=900a4251-f1b9-4afd-af4e-320932faf466 Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=900a4251-f1b9-4afd-af4e-320932faf466