The UCF volleyball team welcomes West Virginia on Sunday, Oct. 12 for its Dig Pink match.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)

Nancy Zeltsman, leading marimba specialist and professor at Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and at Berklee College of Music, is set to share her soulful, rhythmic performance style with UCF audiences. For 40 years, Zeltsman has been perfecting the craft of marimba. Through her work, she has had a hand in more than 150 musical compositions, and in 2022, Zeltsman was inducted into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame. https://nancyzeltsman.com/home

UCF's small choir performs a community concert at Tuscawilla United Methodist Church.Free admission

[The Early Access Pass](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iIt595J2QM1P5440mR57kXhFmE7SU7-X?usp=sharing) is a special opportunity for students who attend at least one eligible workshop during Graduate & Professional School Month. This pass grants early entry to the Graduate & Professional School Fair on October 20 from 4:00-7:00 PM, allowing passholders to enter at 3:30 PM (a full 30 minutes before general admission).Enjoy exclusive time with representatives, a quieter environment, and first access to popular programs. To collect your pass, attend an eligible in-person workshop or stop by the [DCC front desk](https://www.ucf.edu/location/kenneth-g-dixon-career-development-center/) during designated pick-up times from October 13-17, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.Early Access Pass holders will receive a physical ticket, a premium name badge, and a personalized fair itinerary to help them navigate the event with confidence and purpose.For more information regarding the fair, please visit this [link](https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/47eee6ee-547c-4b07-8170-6a7feb2c8652/student_preview). Registration Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/47eee6ee-547c-4b07-8170-6a7feb2c8652/student_preview Registration Info: Register for the fair!

The purpose of The Registration Rodeo is to prepare students for the upcoming Spring 2026 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 and avoid delays in their ability to register. 2. Learn how to access and read their degree audit to better understand the requirements for completing their current declared major. 3. Assist students in adding classes to their shopping cart and setting up the "Swap" feature. 4. Educate students on the FloridaShines transient course option. 5. Know who their assigned Academic Success Coach (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!The first 10 students at each event will receive a free academic success kit!Please review the dates/times below to learn when your college's ASCs will be present to assist with questions. All students are welcome to attend all computer labs and information sessions.* Computer Lab with the College of Engineering and Computer Science * Wednesday, Oct. 8 * 8:30-10:30 a.m. * Trevor Colbourn Hall 116 * Computer Lab with the College of Nursing * Wednesday, Oct. 8 * 2-4:30 p.m. * Trevor Colbourn Hall 116 * Information Session with Academic Success Coaching * Thursday, Oct. 9 * 10-11 a.m. * Dixon Career Center 121 * Computer Lab with the College of Business * Friday, Oct. 10 * 1-4 p.m. * Trevor Colbourn Hall 116 * Computer Lab with the College of Arts and Humanities * Monday, Oct. 13 * 9-11 a.m. and 2-4:30 p.m. * Trevor Colbourn Hall 116 * Computer Lab with the College of Medicine and the College of Health Professions and Sciences * Tuesday, Oct. 14 * 10 a.m.-2 p.m. * Health Sciences 1 104 * Computer Lab with the College of Community Innovation and Education and the College of Sciences * Wednesday, Oct. 15 * 10 a.m.-2 p.m. * DPAC (Dr. Phillips Academic Commons) 346 * Please be aware that this is at the UCF Downtown Campus * Information Session with Experiential Learning * Monday, Oct. 20 * 1-2 p.m. * Dixon Career Center 121 * Information Session with Student Financial Assistance * Tuesday, October 21 * 2-3 p.m. * Dixon Career Center 121 * Computer Lab with the College of Sciences * Wednesday, Oct. 22 * 9 a.m.-12 p.m. * Psychology 107 * Computer Lab * Thursday, Oct. 23 * 8-11 a.m. * Classroom Building 1 101 * Computer Lab * Thursday, Oct. 23 * 3-5 p.m. * Trevor Colbourn Hall 106

Title: Attosecond All-Optical Spectroscopy of Electron Dynamics in SolidsAbstract: The seminar will begin with an introduction to electron dynamics and their potential for information technologies. The importance of sub-cycle resolution and attosecond timescales in capturing and ultimately controlling ultrafast processes in solids will be highlighted.Attosecond all-optical spectroscopy of monocrystalline diamond will then be presented. In this study, intense infrared pulses were shown to reversibly manipulate electro-optical properties on attosecond timescales. Using attosecond transient reflection spectroscopy over an extended photon energy range, it was demonstrated that virtual interband transitions significantly affect the timing and adiabaticity of the crystal response, even in regimes previously believed to be dominated by intraband motion. These results establish that virtual transitions are indispensable for an accurate description of strong-field-induced phenomena in solids, representing a key step toward understanding transient nonlinear optical processes and laying the groundwork for petahertz electronics.The seminar will then transition to current research at MIT, where attosecond resolution is achieved using nanoscale electron emitters. The focus is on extending the detection capabilities of attosecond field-resolved spectroscopy, both by broadening the bandwidth and by enabling simultaneous measurement of the full vectorial electric field. With these advances, the technique aims to be applied to the study of ultrafast magnetism and spin dynamics, providing new opportunities to probe and control light-driven processes in condensed matter.About the Speaker: Gian Luca Dolso is a postdoctoral fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) supported by the Progetto Roberto Rocca Fellowship. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Politecnico di Milano in 2024, where his research focused on attosecond and femtosecond solid-state spectroscopy to track ultrafast charge carrier dynamics in solids. At MIT, he works with Prof. Karl Berggren and Dr. Phillip Keathley attosecond field-resolved spectroscopy techniques using on-chip nanostructured devices. His current research focuses on extending the capabilities of attosecond field-resolved spectroscopy. Building on these advances, he aims to capture electron motion in solids at petahertz frequencies, as triggered by ultrashort light pulses.

While the Rosen College Campus undergoes a renovation to the academic building, we will offer Virtual Visit experiences! The virtual sessions will be offered via Zoom. All sessions will be offered on select Mondays and Fridays at 1 pm EST.Virtual Location URL: https://futureknight.apply.ucf.edu/portal/rosenvirtual Registration Link: https://futureknight.apply.ucf.edu/portal/rosenvirtual Registration Info: Registered guests will receive a confirmation e-mail with meeting number and password

The purpose of The Registration Rodeo is to prepare students for the upcoming Spring 2026 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 and avoid delays in their ability to register. 2. Learn how to access and read their degree audit to better understand the requirements for completing their current declared major. 3. Assist students in adding classes to their shopping cart and setting up the "Swap" feature. 4. Educate students on the FloridaShines transient course option. 5. Know who their assigned Academic Success Coach (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!The first 10 students at each event will receive a free academic success kit!Please review the dates/times below to learn when your college's ASCs will be present to assist with questions. All students are welcome to attend all computer labs and information sessions.* Computer Lab with the College of Engineering and Computer Science * Wednesday, Oct. 8 * 8:30-10:30 a.m. * Trevor Colbourn Hall 116 * Computer Lab with the College of Nursing * Wednesday, Oct. 8 * 2-4:30 p.m. * Trevor Colbourn Hall 116 * Information Session with Academic Success Coaching * Thursday, Oct. 9 * 10-11 a.m. * Dixon Career Center 121 * Computer Lab with the College of Business * Friday, Oct. 10 * 1-4 p.m. * Trevor Colbourn Hall 116 * Computer Lab with the College of Arts and Humanities * Monday, Oct. 13 * 9-11 a.m. and 2-4:30 p.m. * Trevor Colbourn Hall 116 * Computer Lab with the College of Medicine and the College of Health Professions and Sciences * Tuesday, Oct. 14 * 10 a.m.-2 p.m. * Health Sciences 1 104 * Computer Lab with the College of Community Innovation and Education and the College of Sciences * Wednesday, Oct. 15 * 10 a.m.-2 p.m. * DPAC (Dr. Phillips Academic Commons) 346 * Please be aware that this is at the UCF Downtown Campus * Information Session with Experiential Learning * Monday, Oct. 20 * 1-2 p.m. * Dixon Career Center 121 * Information Session with Student Financial Assistance * Tuesday, October 21 * 2-3 p.m. * Dixon Career Center 121 * Computer Lab with the College of Sciences * Wednesday, Oct. 22 * 9 a.m.-12 p.m. * Psychology 107 * Computer Lab * Thursday, Oct. 23 * 8-11 a.m. * Classroom Building 1 101 * Computer Lab * Thursday, Oct. 23 * 3-5 p.m. * Trevor Colbourn Hall 106

Be seen, be heard, be free. Learn to be clear about your needs and wants as well as what you are not willing to tolerate.\This will help you establish healthy boundaries and keep you emotionally safe.This workshop is part of the Counseling and 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

Compete for $15,000 in cash prizes by pitching bold ideas that create real-world impact.This session will walk you through everything you need to know about the UCF Innovation Tournament, including rules, deadlines, judging and tips to strengthen your pitch.Competition Tracks:* Art and Entertainment* Social and Health* Retail Products and Services* Advanced TechnologyRegistration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/discover/events?s=s

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/).

COST: $250 or $100 per hour for the speaker's fee. Additional cost for assessment, which the instructor will determine.Based on the book StrengthsFinder 2.0 and the CliftonStrengths assessment, this course explores how participants can use a strengths-based focus on supervision, strategic planning, and leadership dynamics. Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/15972$2616/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld Registration Info: This workshop is being held in person at University Tower, 12201 Research Parkway Orlando, Florida 32826. Cost :$250.00 or $100.00 per hour for the speaker's fee. Additional cost for assessment, which the instructor will determine.

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!

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/1675111 Registration Info: Save time - Schedule your appointment now!

Title: Silicon spin-photon qubit sources for scalable quantum photonicsAbstract: Solid-state artificial atoms are key to spin-based quantum information processing and quantum networks, owing to their high-quality spin-photon interfaces and long spin coherence times. Yet, most platforms struggle with scalable monolithic integration and efficient telecom-band coupling to optical fibers. Silicon color centers overcome these barriers by providing single-photon emission directly in the telecommunication bands while leveraging mature silicon semiconductor manufacturing.In this talk, I will present the first all-silicon quantum light source, created by embedding a single silicon color center in a nanophotonic cavity, achieving near-unity atom-cavity coupling, over 30× enhanced single-photon emission, and an 8× acceleration of emission. I will also discuss the programmable and deterministic formation of novel silicon quantum emitters with promising optical and spin properties. Together, these advances lay the foundation for fully integrated, scalable silicon quantum photonic devices, enabling next-generation quantum networks and spin-based quantum information processing.About the Speaker: Dr. Wayesh Qarony is an Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering, with a joint appointment in Physics, at the University of Central Florida (UCF). He was previously a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California, Berkeley, and the Molecular Foundry at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and also held a postdoctoral appointment at UC Davis. He earned his Ph.D. in Applied Physics with distinction from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, co-advised by Dietmar Knipp at the Geballe Laboratory for Advanced Materials at Stanford University, and his M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Jacobs University Bremen, Germany. Dr. Qarony was awarded and honored many times, such as summa-cum-laude gold medal in B.Sc., German Hempel & HKPFS fellowships, UC Davis PSA grant, outstanding PolyU Ph.D. graduate shining in academia honor, UC Berkeley NSF I-Corps grant award, 2022 NSF I-Corps stipend award, and best paper presentation awards.Dr. Qarony has co-authored several pioneering works, including the first all-silicon quantum light source, the first experimental demonstration and programmable formation of the Ci-center spin-photon qubit in silicon, the first scale-invariant single-mode semiconductor surface-emitting laser (BerkSEL), and record-setting photoabsorption in silicon optical sensors surpassing III-V semiconductors in the NIR. At UCF, he leads the Quantum Devices Lab (Q-Lab), which focuses on silicon color centers as spin-photon qubits and nanophotonic telecom-band single-photon detectors in silicon.Virtual Location URL: https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fucf.zoom.us%2Fj%2F92281584454%3Ffrom%3Daddon&data=05%7C02%7Caaron.eades%40ucf.edu%7Ce5d8a22108814dfca11808ddef960138%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638930149749766889%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gtKBz1ObVCnJtGuKY4DUnzzlMrOfvlLs8I8fevuU%2BLM%3D&reserved=0

2025 Lecture SeriesSponsored by the Eurasia Foundation (From Asia)With 60 percent of the world's population, Asia is not only home to the world's oldest civilizations, it also represents cultural and economic vitality. Asia has a major role in manufacturing, technology and investment markets. Non-governmental organizations specializing in economic development, healthcare and environmental protection are also active throughout Asia. This series will provide a rare opportunity for students and the community to develop a better understanding of the cultural, political and economic forces that have shaped modern Asia by hearing from esteemed international scholars.Daoism: The Unofficial High Religion of ChinaRichard Wang Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Florida[Eurasian Lecture Series 2025 - College of Arts and Humanities](https://cah.ucf.edu/eurasia-lectures-2025/)Virtual Location URL: https://cah.ucf.edu/eurasia-lectures-2025/

What does "branding" really mean -- and why does it matter for both businesses and people? In this engaging talk, Julie Kostic, founder of JK Creative, shares her journey from designer to entrepreneur, weaving real-world lessons on the power of branding in business and life.Kostic will break down what branding truly is (hint: it's not just a logo) through relatable stories. Along the way, she'll share the branding principles that shaped her career, from agency life to launching an award-winning design studio that has partnered with clients like Under Armour, American Cancer Society and Adirondack Mountain Club.Students and entrepreneurs alike will walk away with practical insights they can apply immediately: how to recognize the brand you're already building, how to position yourself or your company to stand out and how reputation and consistency create long-term value. Whether you're launching a startup, preparing for internships, or looking to define your professional path, this session will challenge you to think differently about branding and inspire you to start making your mark. Registration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/QZcpyur4odWNEasrxUziZs/Designer-to-Founder%253A-The-Power-of-Branding-in-Business-and-Life

One spin closer to your dream program--Master's, PhD, Med, Law and more!Think grad school prep can't be fun? Think again. Swing by the [DCC](https://www.ucf.edu/location/kenneth-g-dixon-career-development-center/) and spin the wheel for a shot at winning cool, free resources to help you slay your postgrad plan, whether you're aiming for a master's, PhD, medical school, law school or any other advanced degree.It's fast, it's fun, and it's all about getting you ready to show up and show out at the [Graduate & Professional School Fair on October 20](https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/47eee6ee-547c-4b07-8170-6a7feb2c8652/student_preview). No pressure, just prizes, prep and good vibes. Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1777836/share_preview

Not sure where to start with your internship search? Or do you feel like you are at a standstill and unsure about the next steps in your search? This workshop will review how to use Handshake and other resources to find an internship that's a match for you!This is a hybrid event. If you would like to attend the virtual event, please visit this link to register:For questions about this event, please contact Experiential Learning at oel@ucf.edu.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1779356 Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1779357 Registration Info: This is a hybrid event. You can register (RSVP) for the IN-PERSON portion of this event. If you would like to attend the virtual event, please go here: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1779356