Join the CCIE Virtual Bi-Weekly Research Circles--a space where faculty from UCF's College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) and across the university come together to share ideas, spark interdisciplinary dialogue and explore community-based research initiatives.Dates and Topics9/3/2025 - RAST Services and research Faculty Support9/17/2025 - CCIE Service Centers - CREST, CASTLE Lab, PEER10/1/2025 - Centers and Institutes10/22/2025 - Tips for Success11/5/2025 - Writing and Publishing in Peer-Reviewed Journals1/14/2026 - Research Practice Partnership1/28/2026 - Community and Industry Partnerships for Innovative Research2/11/2026 - International Engagement2/25/2026 - Interdisciplinary Perspectives for Policy Relevant ResearchVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/92575213208?pwd=IlqD06RVX2gbaJrBDIgngxsJwltDGY.1

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 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.

In today's competitive grad school landscape, standing out is essential--not just with your application, but in building your personal brand and network. [Academic Advancement Programs (AAP)](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/aap/) invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session led by Maija Hallsmith, Assistant Director of Graduate Academic Diversity at Brown University's Graduate School.This session will show you how to effectively define and communicate your academic and professional identity. Learn how to leverage networking opportunities, both online and in-person, to connect with mentors, peers, and professionals in your field. We'll also explore strategies for establishing a strong, authentic personal brand that will serve you well throughout your grad school journey and beyond.*This workshop is designed for students in the Applying stage.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1777894/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1777894/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)

This course guides participants through the GROW Model, a structured yet flexible approach to coaching that facilitates personal and professional development. Participants will learn to effectively set goals, assess current realities, explore potential strategies and plan actionable steps toward achieving their objectives.By the end of this course, participants will be able to:•Define and apply the GROW Model. •Set SMART goals. •Analyze current realities. •Explore and evaluate options. •Develop actionable plans. •Enhance coaching skills. •Foster accountability and motivation. •Utilize coaching tools effectively.Virtual Location URL: Zoom link will be sent to those who register. Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/17815$765/rel-task/2997$10951.htmld Registration Info: Register in Workday. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.