Join Tom Ruggie, founder and CEO of Destiny Wealth Partners and Destiny Family Office, and InvestmentNews 2025 Advisor of the Year - Alternative Investments, as he shares insights on his journey from humble beginnings in Lake County to leading a $1.5 billion wealth management organization recognized by the leaders in the industry, including Barron's, Forbes and InvestmentNews. Drawing inspiration from baseball legends Mickey Mantle and Derek Jeter, Tom, an avid collector of sports memorabilia, will explore how perseverance, integrity and continuous learning can turn early struggles into long-term success.Through candid stories, hard-earned lessons and a few inspired truths, Tom will help you find your own playbook for achieving your ultimate destiny, whether you're looking to launch your first startup or shape your career path.You'll walk away with an insider's perspective on what it really takes to build a lasting career, business or legacy from the ground up, including:1. How to turn setbacks into stepping stones: Reframing failure as a necessary part of progress.2. Why integrity is a lifelong competitive advantage: How "doing the right thing, period" creates trust, opportunity and long-term success.3. How to build your own personal playbook for growth: Why surrounding yourself with the right people, staying curious and never being complacent are key.4. Why outworking and outlearning others beats pure talent: A philosophy that there are no shortcuts to success. Playing the long game and putting in the effort and consistency define real greatness.5. How to stay fulfilled for life: Aligning your passion with your purpose and refusing to ever truly "retire" from doing what you love.Registration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/2w3xQP36FXUfUbFCX3Rfwx/Playbook-for-the-Long-Game-of-Success%253A-Outwork.-Outlearn.-Outlast.

Acquire skills to write a strong abstract and to synthesize your research or creative work for a presentation. This workshop is ideal for students planning to apply to the Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence or any other conference.Note: This workshop is for students already working on a research project with a faculty mentor.Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ ucf.edu)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1792840/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/stu/events?collection=ALL&eventFormat=HYBRID&sort=RELEVANCE&date=ALL&keyword=writing%20an%20abstract%20for%20conferences Registration Info: Search for "Writing an Abstract for Conferences" on Handshake's Events. Register to secure your spot.

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.

The Campus Activities Board presents: Riffmas. Absolutely rock out in the woods this holiday season with great bands, great music and great people! Ugly sweaters are encouraged at this FREE event. Let's make the forest shake! Lineup features: [@maisyband](https://www.instagram.com/maisyband/) [@deer_band.fl](https://www.instagram.com/deer_band.fl/) [@fawnband_](https://www.instagram.com/fawnband_/) [@pbr.fl](https://www.instagram.com/pbr.fl/) [@allthingsrot](https://www.instagram.com/allthingsrot/)

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/).

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 Knights Trumpet Ensemble presents a concert of original works and orchestrations for this unique ensemble.Free admission

Designed for employees who already have some experience giving presentations and/or delivering training, this workshop provides an opportunity for participants to further hone their skills and receive helpful peer feedback. Topics include:* Engaging learning * Outlining of effective presentations/trainings * Developing presentation and facilitation techniquesThis course is meant for trainers and/or employees with training in their job responsibilities. Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/15972$2656/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld Registration Info: Register in Workday. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.

Are you interested in obtaining experiential learning opportunities and scholarships but don't know how or the best approach? Well, join us as fellow PRIME STEM scholar Berline Civil gives her TED Talk on her recent study abroad experience, what she learned and the strategies she used to obtain her opportunity. Note: Light refreshments will be provided. Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZ589l5UYV8C49o

Discover how 360-degree media and virtual reality can engage students through immersive experiences. Learn to create, curate and implement interactive content with ThingLink, from virtual field trips to dynamic storytelling.For similar events and training opportunities, check out our full listing of [Faculty Multimedia Center workshops and events](https://cdl.ucf.edu/support/fmc/events-workshops/) for the semester here.Don't miss out on enhancing your skills and knowledge with our beginner, intermediate and advanced-level workshops!This workshop is limited to UCF faculty, staff and GTAs. Registration Link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/38ac1755/?appointmentTypeIds[]=55130751

The RWC offers American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED, First Aid Blended Learning classes. The Blended Learning class includes an online portion (most participants can complete this in approximately 2 hours) and an instructor-led class skills session (approximately two hours long). The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class skills session.Each participant who successfully completes the course will earn an American Red Cross certificate in Adult First Aid, CPR with AED. The certificate is valid for two years.To register for this class please call 407-823-2408, or walk into the RWC administrative office between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and someone will assist you! Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d852f400-9a57-40d7-9d72-b60cff4ad06c&semesterId=421e6710-c6e2-49d9-82a8-890f63091995

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.

UCF's Master of Nonprofit Management (MNM) program's virtual open house is a great way for prospective students interested in the graduate nonprofit programs to learn more about the educational offerings, application process and the prospective experiences of students. Angela White-Jones, MNM program director, will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the MNM program, and we hope it leaves participants energized and ready to apply!Virtual Location URL: Zoom Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=b258e7b7-4af3-4e46-9f43-4c4155dd25aa

Graduate school is about more than just coursework--it's about building the skills, relationships, and experiences that will shape your future. UCF [Academic Advancement Programs (AAP)](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/aap/) invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session, Beyond the Books: Grad School Boost, featuring Anitra Douglas-McCarthy, Assistant Dean for Access and Recruitment at Cornell University's Graduate School.This session will explore how to thrive beyond the classroom by developing a professional network, gaining valuable research experience, and finding opportunities for personal growth. You'll learn practical strategies for balancing academic demands with extracurricular activities, helping you make the most of your graduate school experience to set yourself up for long-term career and personal success.*This workshop is designed for students in the Building stage.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1779137/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1779137/share_preview Registration Info: Please RSVP via Handshake.

This workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of using Parallel Processing within the context of High-Performance Computing (HPC) with R. Attendees will gain an understanding of the benefits and limitations of HPC, learn about the available provider platforms, and practice logging in and running jobs through both Open OnDemand (OOD) and from the Command Line Interface (CLI). The session emphasizes practical skills with guided demonstrations, including performance improvements using algorithms such as K-Means and Random Forest. Through multiple hands-on exercises, participants will experience the end-to-end process of starting an interactive session, running R code on an HPC system and submitting jobs from the command line using Slurm. By the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to begin leveraging parallel computing using HPC resources for their own R-based research and data analysis.\- Introduction to HPC in R: benefits, limitations and use cases \- Brief overview of the HPC provider platform \- Hands-on: logging in and running a simple job with OOD \- Demonstrating HPC performance improvements with K-Means and Random Forest \- Hands-on: running sample R code on HPC after guided walkthrough \- Introduction to CLI and Slurm \- Hands-on: running an R job from CLI with SlurmParticipants will be contacted in advance of the workshop with instructions for creating an ACCESS account. Failing to respond in a timely manner may prevent attendees from working alongside the presenter in real time.The registration for the workshop will close on Nov. 5, 2025, to allow time to set up user accounts. Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eLEBznsnu3dtraS

This workshop will explore ways trauma can impact a person's ability to experience safety and trust. It will also focus on ways to rebuild self-trust and cultivate a greater sense of security.This workshop is part of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop series! [Learn about CAPS and other workshops.](https://caps.sswb.ucf.edu/)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf-hipaa.zoom.us/j/97245375228

Are you ready to embark on a journey towards a rewarding career in physical or occupational therapy? [Academic Advancement Programs (AAP)](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/aap/) invites you to attend a dynamic workshop with University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.You will learn more about their programs in Physical Therapy (DPT) and Occupational Therapy (MOT & OTD), along with insights on admission requirements and what sets their programs apart. You'll have the opportunity to interact with a representative, ask questions and get a real feel for what a career in physical or occupational therapy entails.*This workshop is designed for students in the Exploring stage. Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1811684/share_preview Registration Info: Please RSVP on Handshake.

In engineering innovation and entrepreneurship, deciding whether to patent an invention requires balancing alternatives like trade secrets against key business considerations. This startup skills workshop overviews patenting versus trade secret pros and cons.Key issues:1. Trade Secrets vs. Patents: When to protect inventions secretly (e.g., Coca-Cola's formula) over patents, assessing reverse-engineering risks, enforcement and non-compete clauses that may restrict disclosure or mobility.2. Non-Compete Agreements: Identifying/negotiating covenants in contracts to avoid startup barriers, tying into IP choices like trade secrets that preserve flexibility without public disclosure.3. Startup Patent Strategies: Balancing high costs, timelines and risks -- including invalidity challenges in district court and the Patent Office -- through provisional filings and targeted IP portfolios to enhance investor valuation while minimizing exposure.Registration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/C8VSsnHA8E2gxTjLdUFsFB/To-Patent-or-Not-To-Patent%253F-

Unlocking Opportunities: Search Smarter, Network Better Looking for a job, internship, or assistantship? Learn how to go beyond scrolling listings by exploring the power of networking. This workshop focuses on relationship-building, leveraging UCF connections and navigating both the open and hidden job markets with confidence.If you cannot come in person, join us on Zoom! https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1781104/share_previewVirtual Location URL: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1781104/share_preview Registration Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1781104/share_preview