How Small Actions Can Have Big ImpactsOur schedules may now be back to "normal" years after the onset of COVID-19, but college students are more stressed and lonelier than ever before. Beyond referring them to CAPS and other resources, how can we as educators--and not mental health professionals--help our students? In this session, we'll talk about how small actions can benefit struggling students and how you can easily integrate them into your face-to-face and online courses…without changing your academic standards or core pedagogy.When: Tuesday, Nov 4, noon - 1pmWhere: DPAC 171, UCF DowntownWho: UCF or Valencia faculty, adjuncts, GTAs or staffPlease use the link to register! Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6PrpC4OLBXqzMIS

[Academic Advancement Programs (AAP)](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/aap/) invites you to this Talk Tuesday session featuring Kelsey Holland from Florida A&M University College of Law for a workshop on acing your law school interviews with confidence and flair. Join for a dynamic session that covers everything from mastering common interview questions to showcasing your unique strengths and experiences. You'll learn how to handle tricky questions, present yourself professionally, and leave a lasting impression on admissions committees. This fun and engaging workshop will equip you to tackle any interview scenario with ease and stand out in the competitive world of law school admissions! *This workshop is designed for students in the Applying stage.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1778502/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1778502/share_preview Registration Info: Please RSVP on Handshake.

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 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

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.

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