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Thursday, April 17, 2025
- 9:00 AM1d 7h 30mCREOL Industrial Affiliates SymposiumThursday (on UCF campus) - The UCF Optics and Photonics Spring Career Fair hosted by CREOL. Registration will be through Handshake. $500+tax for non-affiliates. Affiliates pay no additional fees. Senior Design Showcase, Lab Tours, Keynote Speakers, and Evening Networking Social.Friday (at Hilton DoubleTree near UCF*) - Technical portion of the Symposium, including company exhibitions, panel discussions, award presentations, and faculty, student, and guest presentations. *Address: 12125 High Tech Ave., Orlando, 32817 Registration Link: https://creol.ucf.edu/archive/industry-collaboration/industrial-affiliates-symposium/
- 9:00 AM1d 7h 30mCREOL Industrial Affiliates SymposiumThursday (on UCF campus) - The UCF Optics and Photonics Spring Career Fair hosted by CREOL. Registration will be through Handshake. $500+tax for non-affiliates. Affiliates pay no additional fees. Senior Design Showcase, Lab Tours, Keynote Speakers, and Evening Networking Social.Friday (at Hilton DoubleTree near UCF*) - Technical portion of the Symposium, including company exhibitions, panel discussions, award presentations, and faculty, student, and guest presentations. *Address: 12125 High Tech Ave., Orlando, 32817 Registration Link: https://creol.ucf.edu/archive/industry-collaboration/industrial-affiliates-symposium/
- 11:00 AM7hDrop-in Drafting LabStarting a writing assignment, and don't know where to begin? The University Writing Center's Drop-In Drafting Lab can help!No appointments required -- you can drop in during our open hours and:* clarify assignment expectations * develop a plan * brainstorm ideas * or just spend time writing!Any and all writers are welcome!The Drafting Lab will be unavailable on the following days and times:* Monday, March 17, 2025 - Friday, March 21, 2025 (Spring Break)
- 11:00 AM7hDrop-in Drafting LabStarting a writing assignment, and don't know where to begin? The University Writing Center's Drop-In Drafting Lab can help!No appointments required -- you can drop in during our open hours and:* clarify assignment expectations * develop a plan * brainstorm ideas * or just spend time writing!Any and all writers are welcome!The Drafting Lab will be unavailable on the following days and times:* Monday, March 17, 2025 - Friday, March 21, 2025 (Spring Break)
- 1:30 PM5h 45m2025 UCF Real Estate ConferenceThe UCF Real Estate Conference is returning to Downtown Orlando! We are looking forward to hosting the 2025 UCF Real Estate Conference on Thursday, April 17, from 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the beautiful Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Orlando.Hear from expert speakers and panelists who will be providing their insights into the key trends, opportunities and challenges on the road ahead for the greater Orlando market. And network with Central Florida's leading real estate professionals. Registration Link: https://ucfcobevents.ticketsocket.com/event/2025-real-estate-conference Registration Info: SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE: Reception Sponsor - $2,500 (2 available) Corporate Table Sponsor - $1,500 ($1,000 for UCF Real Estate Council Members)
- 1:30 PM5h 45m2025 UCF Real Estate ConferenceThe UCF Real Estate Conference is returning to Downtown Orlando! We are looking forward to hosting the 2025 UCF Real Estate Conference on Thursday, April 17, from 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the beautiful Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Orlando.Hear from expert speakers and panelists who will be providing their insights into the key trends, opportunities and challenges on the road ahead for the greater Orlando market. And network with Central Florida's leading real estate professionals. Registration Link: https://ucfcobevents.ticketsocket.com/event/2025-real-estate-conference Registration Info: SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE: Reception Sponsor - $2,500 (2 available) Corporate Table Sponsor - $1,500 ($1,000 for UCF Real Estate Council Members)
- 4:30 PM1hStudent Loan RepaymentJoin Centsible Knights as we go over everything we know about student loans.Virtual Location URL: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/24b44ca2-d54e-4cf4-a0c3-30b6a262b262@bb932f15-ef38-42ba-91fc-f3c59d5dd1f1 Registration Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/24b44ca2-d54e-4cf4-a0c3-30b6a262b262@bb932f15-ef38-42ba-91fc-f3c59d5dd1f1 Registration Info: Registration is required for access to this webinar
- 4:30 PM1hStudent Loan RepaymentJoin Centsible Knights as we go over everything we know about student loans.Virtual Location URL: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/24b44ca2-d54e-4cf4-a0c3-30b6a262b262@bb932f15-ef38-42ba-91fc-f3c59d5dd1f1 Registration Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/24b44ca2-d54e-4cf4-a0c3-30b6a262b262@bb932f15-ef38-42ba-91fc-f3c59d5dd1f1 Registration Info: Registration is required for access to this webinar
- 5:00 PMSpring 2025 BFA Exhibition IIThe Spring BFA Exhibition II provides the opportunity for senior undergraduate students specializing in experimental animation to share their research and artistic practice.Join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, April 17 from 5 p.m. to 7p.m. | [Register](https://bit.ly/BFA25-2)For more info about the exhibition and the digital catalog, visit: [cah.ucf.edu/gallery/](cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) ________________________________________________________Exhibition dates: April 17, 2025 - April 25, 2025 | Opening Reception: Thursday, April 17, 5 - 7pm | [RSVP](https://bit.ly/BFA25-2)Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed on major holidays Admission is FREE _________________________________________________________The UCF Art Gallery at the University of Central Florida serves as a catalyst for visual art experiences and education, culture, and community engagement. Our mission is to encourage dialogue and engagement between students, faculty, members of the community, and artists by providing a framework for intellectual and creative inquiry. The gallery hosts exhibitions and programming that examine cultural and social contexts and support contemporary art practices.Free parking is available in Garage F next to the Addition Financial Arena. Parking lot H4 or Garage I requires purchasing a $5 daily virtual visitor permit Purchase Here. Please note that visitors should park in green student spaces ONLY, as the $5 daily virtual permit does not cover red and blue spaces. After 5:30 p.m., daily virtual visitor permits are allowed to park in faculty, staff, unreserved, or student spaces. Visitors can register their vehicle's license plate information into the online parking system. [Purchase a permit.](https://parking.ucf.edu/permits/visitor-permits/)
- 5:00 PMSpring 2025 BFA Exhibition IIThe Spring BFA Exhibition II provides the opportunity for senior undergraduate students specializing in experimental animation to share their research and artistic practice.Join us for the Opening Reception Thursday, April 17, from 5-7 p.m. | [Register](https://bit.ly/BFA25-2)[Learn more info about the exhibition and the digital catalog.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) ________________________________________________________Exhibition dates: April 17, 2025 - April 25, 2025 | Opening Reception: Thursday, April 17, from 5-7 p.m. | [RSVP](https://bit.ly/BFA25-2)Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed on major holidays Admission is FREE _________________________________________________________The UCF Art Gallery at the University of Central Florida serves as a catalyst for visual art experiences and education, culture and community engagement. Our mission is to encourage dialogue and engagement between students, faculty, members of the community, and artists by providing a framework for intellectual and creative inquiry. The gallery hosts exhibitions and programming that examine cultural and social contexts and support contemporary art practices.Free parking is available in Garage F next to the Addition Financial Arena. Parking lot H4 or Garage I requires [purchasing a $5 daily virtual visitor permit](https://parking.ucf.edu/permits/visitor-permits/). Please note that visitors should park in green student spaces ONLY, as the $5 daily virtual permit does not cover red and blue spaces. After 5:30 p.m., daily virtual visitor permits are allowed to park in faculty, staff, unreserved or student spaces. Visitors can register their vehicle's license plate information into the online parking system.
- 5:00 PM1hACHE Student Associates Meeting - End of Semester CelebrationLet's wrap up the 2025 Spring Semester in style by celebrating our graduating seniors, recognizing their hard work and accomplishments, and connecting with peers. With special guests, you will not want to miss this event!
- 5:00 PM1hCREOL Special Guest Lecture: Light a Path for Quantum Sensing, Jun Ye, University of ColoradoTalk title: Light a path for quantum sensingTalk abstract:Lasers and quantum science have fueled revolutionary developments in atomic, molecular, and fundamental physics. Scaling up quantum systems to ever increasing sizes promises to revolutionize the performance of atomic clocks and open new discovery opportunities. Quantum technology has brought tens of thousands of atoms to minute-long coherence times, enabling the achievement of best measurement precision and accuracy. The combination of ultrafast optics and precision metrology has brought us new tools such as vacuum ultraviolet frequency combs that are knocking on the door of nuclear physics, giving rise to the recent breakthrough of quantum-state-resolved laser spectroscopy of thorium-229 nuclear transition. The permeation of quantum metrology to all corners of physics sparks new ideas for testing fundamental laws of nature and searching for new physics.Brief speaker bio:Jun Ye is a Fellow of JILA, a Fellow of NIST, and a member of the National Academy of Sciences. His research focuses on the development of new tools for light-matter interactions and their scientific applications for precision measurement, quantum science, and frequency metrology. He is known for developing highly precise and accurate atomic clocks, first realization of quantum gas of polar molecules, and pioneering work on frequency combs and spectroscopy. He is a highly cited researcher for every year since 2014. He has received numerous honors include five Gold Medals from the US Department of Commerce, Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, Micius Prize, Herbert Walther Award, Vannevar Bush Fellowship, N.F. Ramsey Prize, and I.I. Rabi Prize. The group web page is [http://jila.colorado.edu/YeLabs/](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjila.colorado.edu%2FYeLabs%2F&data=05%7C02%7CDenise%40creol.ucf.edu%7Cab2c493e47834149e55108dd41f0b167%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638739224226758711%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Q4kaPsMIgMgRY%2FUDUTa92pQfbcDJ2MTm1RleLLC%2FKh0%3D&reserved=0).Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/91604617897?from=addon
- 5:00 PM1hCREOL Special Guest Lecture: Light a Path for Quantum Sensing, Jun Ye, University of ColoradoTalk title: Light a path for quantum sensingTalk abstract:Lasers and quantum science have fueled revolutionary developments in atomic, molecular, and fundamental physics. Scaling up quantum systems to ever increasing sizes promises to revolutionize the performance of atomic clocks and open new discovery opportunities. Quantum technology has brought tens of thousands of atoms to minute-long coherence times, enabling the achievement of best measurement precision and accuracy. The combination of ultrafast optics and precision metrology has brought us new tools such as vacuum ultraviolet frequency combs that are knocking on the door of nuclear physics, giving rise to the recent breakthrough of quantum-state-resolved laser spectroscopy of thorium-229 nuclear transition. The permeation of quantum metrology to all corners of physics sparks new ideas for testing fundamental laws of nature and searching for new physics.Brief speaker bio:Jun Ye is a Fellow of JILA, a Fellow of NIST, and a member of the National Academy of Sciences. His research focuses on the development of new tools for light-matter interactions and their scientific applications for precision measurement, quantum science, and frequency metrology. He is known for developing highly precise and accurate atomic clocks, first realization of quantum gas of polar molecules, and pioneering work on frequency combs and spectroscopy. He is a highly cited researcher for every year since 2014. He has received numerous honors include five Gold Medals from the US Department of Commerce, Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, Micius Prize, Herbert Walther Award, Vannevar Bush Fellowship, N.F. Ramsey Prize, and I.I. Rabi Prize. The group web page is [http://jila.colorado.edu/YeLabs/](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjila.colorado.edu%2FYeLabs%2F&data=05%7C02%7CDenise%40creol.ucf.edu%7Cab2c493e47834149e55108dd41f0b167%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638739224226758711%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Q4kaPsMIgMgRY%2FUDUTa92pQfbcDJ2MTm1RleLLC%2FKh0%3D&reserved=0).Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/91604617897?from=addon
- 5:00 PM2hOpening Reception for Spring 2025 BFA Exhibition IIThe Spring BFA Exhibition II provides the opportunity for senior undergraduate students specializing in experimental animation to share their research and artistic practice.Join us for the opening reception Thursday, April 17, from 5-7p.m. | [Register](https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/opening-reception-spring-2025-bfa-exhibition-ii/e-vlarao)[Learn more info about the exhibition and the digital catalog.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) ________________________________________________________Exhibition dates: April 17, 2025 - April 25, 2025 | Opening Reception: Thursday, April 17, from 5-7 p.m. | [RSVP](https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/opening-reception-spring-2025-bfa-exhibition-ii/e-vlarao)Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed on major holidays Admission is FREE _________________________________________________________The UCF Art Gallery at the University of Central Florida serves as a catalyst for visual art experiences and education, culture and community engagement. Our mission is to encourage dialogue and engagement between students, faculty, members of the community, and artists by providing a framework for intellectual and creative inquiry. The gallery hosts exhibitions and programming that examine cultural and social contexts and support contemporary art practices.Free parking is available in Garage F next to the Addition Financial Arena. Parking lot H4 or Garage I requires [purchasing a $5 daily virtual visitor permit](https://parking.ucf.edu/permits/visitor-permits/). Please note that visitors should park in green student spaces ONLY, as the $5 daily virtual permit does not cover red and blue spaces. After 5:30 p.m., daily virtual visitor permits are allowed to park in faculty, staff, unreserved or student spaces. Visitors can register their vehicle's license plate information into the online parking system. Registration Link: https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/opening-reception-spring-2025-bfa-exhibition-ii/e-vlarao Registration Info: Admission is free and open to the public.
- 5:00 PM2hOpening Reception for Spring 2025 BFA Exhibition IIThe Spring BFA Exhibition II provides the opportunity for senior undergraduate students specializing in experimental animation to share their research and artistic practice.Join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, April 17 from 5 p.m. to 7p.m. | [Register](https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/opening-reception-spring-2025-bfa-exhibition-ii/e-vlarao)For more info about the exhibition and the digital catalog, visit: [cah.ucf.edu/gallery/](cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) ________________________________________________________Exhibition dates: April 17, 2025 - April 25, 2025 | Opening Reception: Thursday, April 17, 5 - 7pm [RSVP](https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/opening-reception-spring-2025-bfa-exhibition-ii/e-vlarao)Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed on major holidays Admission is FREE _________________________________________________________The UCF Art Gallery at the University of Central Florida serves as a catalyst for visual art experiences and education, culture, and community engagement. Our mission is to encourage dialogue and engagement between students, faculty, members of the community, and artists by providing a framework for intellectual and creative inquiry. The gallery hosts exhibitions and programming that examine cultural and social contexts and support contemporary art practices.Free parking is available in Garage F next to the Addition Financial Arena. Parking lot H4 or Garage I requires purchasing a $5 daily virtual visitor permit Purchase Here. Please note that visitors should park in green student spaces ONLY, as the $5 daily virtual permit does not cover red and blue spaces. After 5:30 p.m., daily virtual visitor permits are allowed to park in faculty, staff, unreserved, or student spaces. Visitors can register their vehicle's license plate information into the online parking system. [Purchase a permit](https://parking.ucf.edu/permits/visitor-permits/) Registration Link: https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/opening-reception-spring-2025-bfa-exhibition-ii/e-vlarao Registration Info: Admission is free and open to the public
- 5:30 PM2hCollege Fest 2025College Fest 2025 will take place at the Valencia College West Campus. Meet representatives from colleges and universities throughout Florida!
- 6:00 PM2hUCF Softball vs. Oklahoma StateThe UCF softball team hosts Oklahoma State in its Big 12 Conference play at the UCF Softball Complex. The opening matchup on April 17 will host a Touch-A-Truck event for fans. More details to come.UCF students enjoy free admission with valid UCF ID.Single-game tickets: [www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-softball-tickets/artist/1291491](https://www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-softball-tickets/artist/1291491)For more information, visit: [ucfknights.com/sports/softball](https://ucfknights.com/sports/softball)
- 6:00 PM2hUCF Softball vs. Oklahoma StateThe UCF softball team hosts Oklahoma State in its Big 12 Conference play at the UCF Softball Complex. The opening matchup on April 17 will host a Touch-A-Truck event for fans. More details to come.UCF students enjoy free admission with valid UCF ID.Single-game tickets: [www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-softball-tickets/artist/1291491](https://www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-softball-tickets/artist/1291491)For more information, visit: [ucfknights.com/sports/softball](https://ucfknights.com/sports/softball)
- 6:30 PM30mUCF Chamber Winds ConcertThe UCF Wind Ensemble is comprised of approximately 50 of the finest wind and percussion students at the University of Central Florida. Performing literature of the highest caliber. The Wind Ensemble presents two to three concerts per semester at local, regional and national venues.
- 6:30 PM30mUCF Chamber Winds ConcertThe UCF Wind Ensemble is comprised of approximately 50 of the finest wind and percussion students at the University of Central Florida. Performing literature of the highest caliber. The Wind Ensemble presents two to three concerts per semester at local, regional and national venues.
- 6:30 PM30mUCF Chamber Winds ConcertThe UCF Wind Ensemble is comprised of approximately 50 of the finest wind and percussion students at the University of Central Florida. Performing literature of the highest caliber. The Wind Ensemble presents two to three concerts per semester at local, regional and national venues.
- 6:30 PM3hUCF Baseball vs. TCUThe UCF baseball team hosts TCU at John Euliano Park for a three-game weekend series.UCF students attend for free with valid UCF ID.2025 season promotional schedule: [ucfknights.com/news/2025/02/6/2025-baseball-promo-schedule-released](https://ucfknights.com/news/2025/02/6/2025-baseball-promo-schedule-released)Single-game Tickets: [www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-baseball-tickets/artist/1208324](https://www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-baseball-tickets/artist/1208324)For more information about UCF Baseball, visit: [ucfknights.com/sports/baseball](https://ucfknights.com/sports/baseball)
- 6:30 PM3hUCF Baseball vs. TCUThe UCF baseball team hosts TCU at John Euliano Park for a three-game weekend series.UCF students attend for free with valid UCF ID.2025 season promotional schedule: [ucfknights.com/news/2025/02/6/2025-baseball-promo-schedule-released](https://ucfknights.com/news/2025/02/6/2025-baseball-promo-schedule-released)Single-game Tickets: [www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-baseball-tickets/artist/1208324](https://www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-baseball-tickets/artist/1208324)For more information about UCF Baseball, visit: [ucfknights.com/sports/baseball](https://ucfknights.com/sports/baseball)
- 7:30 PM3h 30mBCM FormalWe are excited to announce that we are hosting a prom right here at UCF! Meet us in the Cape Florida Ballroom for a night of dancing, food, and fun! The cost is $5 - can be paid at the door! See you at 7:30 p.m. on the third floor of the Student Union.
- 7:30 PM3h 30mBCM FormalWe are excited to announce that we are hosting a prom right here at UCF! Meet us in the Cape Florida Ballroom for a night of dancing, food, and fun! The cost is $5 - can be paid at the door! See you at 7:30 p.m. on the third floor of the Student Union.
- 8:00 PM1h 30mUCF Symphony Under the StarsTake part in this favored tradition by bringing your own chairs and blankets to enjoy the performance.
- 8:00 PM3hSymphony Under the StarsFrom one Symphony to another... Join CAB and the UCF Symphony Orchestra for Symphony Under the Stars: Earth and Space! On April 17th, treat yourself to a magical night of live music under a starry night sky. Symphony Under the Stars is back at our iconic Reflecting Pond, making this yearly tradition all the more special! The performance will start at 8 PM - see you there!
- 8:00 PM3hSymphony Under the StarsFrom one Symphony to another... Join CAB and the UCF Symphony Orchestra for Symphony Under the Stars: Earth and Space! On April 17th, treat yourself to a magical night of live music under a starry night sky. Symphony Under the Stars is back at our iconic Reflecting Pond, making this yearly tradition all the more special! The performance will start at 8 PM - see you there!