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/).

As part of [UCF Space Week](https://www.ucf.edu/spaceweek/), this two-day summit explores settlement and exploration challenges and innovations tied to Mars. The Mars-focused dialogue will include technical panels, visionary talks and networking opportunities. Hosted in partnership with the National Space Society. Note: This is an invite-only event.

No appointment needed -- just come to the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center:* Tuesdays: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. * Wednesdays: 12-2 p.m.Check 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.

The [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) is proud to present a dynamic exhibition of artworks by the faculty of the [UCF School of Visual Arts and Design](https://cah.ucf.edu/svad/). These professional artists have received both national and international recognition for their engaging and thought-provoking works. The exhibition showcases a wide range of traditional and contemporary media and processes including drawing, digital art, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.To learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/fall-2025-svad-faculty-exhibition/).

Psychological safety is essential for building collaborative, innovative, and high-performing teams. This 90-minute session introduces participants to the concept of psychological safety and its critical role in fostering employee engagement, trust and well-being.Participants will learn to:* Recognize behaviors that promote or undermine psychological safety * Apply strategies to create an environment where team members feel safe to express ideas, take risks, and be authentic without fear of judgment or retaliation * Build trust and encourage open, respectful communication * Cultivate a culture that values diverse perspectives and supports partnershipThrough practical activities and discussions, this session empowers leaders and employees to develop a psychologically safe workplace that drives engagement, innovation and success.Virtual Location URL: zoom link will be sent to those who register. Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/17815$979/rel-task/2997$10951.htmld Registration Info: Register in Workday. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.

This virtual webinar is sponsored by Orange County Government as part of the Florida SBDC at UCF's Orange County Strategic Series.Make your future happen; don't let it happen to you. With a strategic plan, you will be able to establish your company's direction, make better business decisions, and have a source of increased market share and profitability. Strategic planning is a series of building blocks including:* Financial Plan * Marketing Plan * Business Plan * Strategic PlanWhile most planning workshops address these plans separately, this two-part webinar series (Part I: Thursday, Oct. 16, and Part II: Thursday, Oct. 23) will present these four complementary planning events (two per webinar) as a series of activities that build on each other to create an effective, long-term strategic plan for your business that enables you to design your company's future and supports its sustainable growth and success. Includes multiple user-friendly tools and templates to be distributed.Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/success-is-no-accident-strategic-planning-for-small-businesses-part-ii-5a1eVO9p9P3/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/success-is-no-accident-strategic-planning-for-small-businesses-part-ii-5a1eVO9p9P3/overview