SVAD's Animation and Visualization Track is hosting a live Info session via Zoom on October 23, 2025, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Please join us to gather all the necessary information required to apply to SVAD's Animation and Visualization track. AV Faculty will be present to answer any questions pertaining to the track foundation, the requirements, and provide insight into portfolio submissions.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/-5x_VKeYRnqkI3vFzJlZaA?_x_zm_rtaid=jxlNa82-R6qXCKS2CNLyIw.1759341664936.f65f8e4fd9a754ee18cc531ef3ebf844&_x_zm_rhtaid=82#/registration Registration Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/-5x_VKeYRnqkI3vFzJlZaA?_x_zm_rtaid=jxlNa82-R6qXCKS2CNLyIw.1759341664936.f65f8e4fd9a754ee18cc531ef3ebf844&_x_zm_rhtaid=82#/registration

Join us for a dynamic discussion with theme park industry leaders moderated by [Dr. Ady Milman.](http://hospitality.ucf.edu/person/ady-milman/) A reception will follow, offering opportunities to network with fellow alumni and hospitality professionals.The full list of panelists will be announced in early October.About the moderator:Dr. Ady Milman is a professor of tourism and hospitality management at Rosen College and is renowned in the theme park and attractions sector. His extensive background includes research, consulting, publications, media appearances, and industry engagement in tourism marketing, consumer behavior, destination management, and theme park management. [Check out the complete list of his accolades and background. ](http://hospitality.ucf.edu/person/ady-milman/)This event is open to all UCF alumni.For questions, please contact Wendy Diaz, assistant director of alumni engagement at [hospitality@ucf.com](mailto:hospitality@ucfalumni.com). Registration Link: https://foundation.ucf.edu/RosenCollegeHospitalityKnight

The UCF women's soccer team welcomes Baylor on Thursday, Oct. 23. The match will air on ESPN+.UCF students can attend the match for free with valid UCF student ID. General admission tickets are available for purchase on [Ticketmaster](https://www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-womens-soccer-tickets/artist/1484502).For the most up-to-date information about the Knights, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/womens-soccer](https://ucfknights.com/sports/womens-soccer) and follow along on social media:* X (formerly Twitter): [@UCF_WSoccer](https://x.com/UCF_WSoccer) * Instagram: [@ucf.wsoccer](https://www.instagram.com/ucf.wsoccer/) * Facebook: [UCF Women's Soccer](https://www.facebook.com/UCFWSoccer)

Imagine yourself in a dystopian city where a water shortage has made private restrooms illegal, and citizens must pay to use public restrooms. Now get ready to laugh as this winner of three Tony Awards somehow turns a public crisis into a hilarious musical satire.Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann Lyrics and Book by Greg KotisPerformance Schedule* Thursday, October 16, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, October 17, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, October 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m. * Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, October 26, 2025, 2:00 p.m.Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/detail/urinetown/ Registration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with student ID

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

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) tools are widespread, maintaining academic integrity in online assessments has never been more challenging.This workshop will explore how Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor can be effectively used to deter and detect AI-assisted engagement during online assessments. Attendees will gain hands-on experience configuring exams, understanding monitoring analytics and implementing best practices to ensure secure, fair testing environments.This workshop is hybrid and limited to faculty and staff. Registration Link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/38ac1755/?appointmentTypeIds[]=82669727

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/).

On October 24, the High-Impact Practices Hub (HIPs) and the Division of Digital Learning (DDL) will partner together to host a 90-minute, action-oriented workshop centered on High-Impact Practices (HIPs) and designed specifically for online faculty. The goals of this workshop are to:* Explore High-Impact Practices in the four key areas of: Service-Learning, Integrative-Learning Experience, Research-Intensive, Global-Learning. * Learn how High-Impact Practice activities can be utilized in the online learning space. * Discover how High-Impact Practices can impact online student engagement and success. * Showcase four online faculty who are exemplifying the use of High-Impact Practice activities in their online courses. * Develop a personalized action plan for increasing high-impact learning into your own online courses!This event is an opportunity for online faculty to explore together High Impact Practices, and for us, as an academy, to expand the use of HIPs throughout our digital learning space.This workshop is restricted to credentialed faculty only. Registration Link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/38ac1755/?appointmentTypeIds[]=82436991

Inclusive Education Services On Campus Tour Visit IES for an on-campus tour. During the on-campus IES tour, families can visit the IES facilities, meet members of the IES team, see the UCF campus, and learn more about the program. The tour begins with an information session in the IES office and is followed by a walking campus tour (rain or shine, dress for the weather, and wear comfortable shoes). The Department of Housing and Residence Life offers tours of select UCF housing communities. Please [visit their website](https://www.housing.ucf.edu/tours/dailytours/) to view available dates and times and book a Housing Tour. Location: Ferrel Commons 7B, Suite 132 [Parking permits](https://secure.parking.ucf.edu/parkingportal/) are virtual and can be purchased ahead of time. Parking Garage B is the closest parking garage. For more information, contact: IES: 407-823-0446[IES@UCF.EDU ](mailto:IES@UCF.EDU)Registration link Fall 2024Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3xTeMGdrbYfVcCG

Our [colloquium](https://sciences.ucf.edu/math/colloquium/) series offers a diverse platform for research scholars, faculty, students, and industry experts to share and exchange ideas, fostering discussion and networking across mathematics, statistics, and data science.Professor [Liang Hong](https://profiles.utdallas.edu/liang.hong) from the University of Texas at Dallas will speak at this week's colloquium on "Conformal Prediction of Future Insurance Claims in the Regression Problem."Abstract: In the current insurance literature, prediction of insurance claims in the regression problem is often performed with a statistical model. This model-based approach may potentially suffer from several drawbacks: (i) model misspecification, (ii) selection effect and (iii) lack of finite-sample validity. This article addresses these three issues simultaneously by employing conformal prediction, a general machine learning strategy for valid predictions. The proposed method is both model-free and tuning-parameter-free. It also guarantees finite-sample validity at a pre-assigned coverage probability level. The proposed method can be applied by the insurer to set the risk capital level, especially regarding meeting the solvency capital requirement of European insurance regulation, Solvency II.Speaker Bio: Dr. Liang Hong is a professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas. He received a doctoral degree in mathematics from Purdue University. He is also a fellow of the Society of Actuaries. His current research interests include actuarial science, explainable machine learning, foundations of artificial intelligence and operations research.

Title: A New Measure: The revolutionary, quantum reform of the modern metric systemAbstract: The International System of Units (the SI), the modern metric system, recently underwent its most revolutionary change since its origins during the French Revolution. The nature of this revolution is that all of the base units of the SI are now defined by fixing values of natural constants. Our measurement system is now, both philosophically and practically, decidedly quantum. This talk will recall some of the history of how units have been defined in the past, describe why the quantum reform was needed, and how it is done.About the Speaker: William Phillips received a B.S. from Juniata College in 1970, and a Ph.D. from MIT in 1976; after two years as a postdoc at MIT, he joined NIST to work on precision electrical measurements and fundamental constants. There, he founded NIST's Laser Cooling and Trapping Group, and later was a founding member of the Joint Quantum Institute, a cooperative research organization of NIST and the University of Maryland. His research group has developed some of the principal techniques used for laser-cooling and cold-atom experiments in laboratories around the world. Atomic fountain clocks, based on the work of this group, are now the primary standards for world timekeeping. The group also studies quantum information applications of cold atoms.Phillips is a fellow of the American Physical Society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is a fellow and honorary member of OPTICA, a member of the National Academy of Sciences, the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, and a corresponding member of the Mexican Academy of Sciences. In 1997, Phillips shared the Nobel Prize in Physics "for development of methods to cool and trap atoms with laser light."Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/96417664951?from=addon

Join us for an information session about [UCF's Counselor Education doctoral program](https://ccie.ucf.edu/cesp/academics/counselor-education-phd/) -- a nationally recognized program designed to prepare future leaders in counselor education. This session will provide prospective students with a comprehensive overview of the program's curriculum, faculty expertise, research opportunities and admissions process.Learn how our program equips graduates to contribute to the profession through scholarship, and lead in academic and clinical settings. Attendees will also hear about the doctoral cohort experience, mentorship and career pathways available [through our doctoral program](https://www.ucf.edu/degree/education-phd-2/counselor-education/).Whether you're a practicing counselor ready to take the next step or a master's graduate exploring doctoral study, this session will help you determine if UCF's Counselor Education doctoral program is the right fit for your goals.Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=19d6ef48-9004-4770-9b6d-0653380da5f4 Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=19d6ef48-9004-4770-9b6d-0653380da5f4

Join us virtually each Friday 1-3 pm without an appointment this Fall semseter. Simply go to [go.ucf.edu/CSpopin](go.ucf.edu/CSpopin) for the zoom registration anytime 1-3pm. We will accept you into the zoom once we have an available Career Peer Advisor to assist you with your resume, cover letter, linkedin profile, or quick career questions!Virtual Location URL: go.ucf.edu/CSpopin

While the Rosen College Campus undergoes a renovation to the academic building, we will offer Virtual Visit experiences! The virtual sessions will be offered via Zoom. All sessions will be offered on select Mondays and Fridays at 1 pm EST.Virtual Location URL: https://futureknight.apply.ucf.edu/portal/rosenvirtual Registration Link: https://futureknight.apply.ucf.edu/portal/rosenvirtual Registration Info: Registered guests will receive a confirmation e-mail with meeting number and password

Inclusive Education Services Virtual Information Session The Inclusive Education Services (IES) program provides an inclusive, comprehensive, non-degree-seeking college experience to adults with intellectual disabilities. During the two-year experience, students discover and develop their passions and strengths, enhancing their ability to facilitate long-term, paid and fulfilling employment after graduation. Families can learn more about the program during the monthly online information session, speak with staff about the two-year experience and ask questions.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/95591844132

Are you passionate about blending art, storytelling, and technology? Do you want to learn how to bring your ideas to life on the big screen?We invite you join the students and faculty of the Character Animation program for our upcoming open house to learn more about the Character Animation Track in the Emerging Media BFA program.At the open house, you'll learn about:* The portfolio submission process. * How the program builds a solid foundation in animation techniques, theory, and storytelling. * Where our Alumni are now. * How teamwork, leadership opportunities, and faculty mentorship prepare students for success in the animation industry.You'll also have the chance to:* Meet faculty and current students. * Tour our facilities and labs. * See examples of student work. * Ask questions about the curriculum, studio environment, and career preparation.Learn more [Emerging Media - Character Animation Track (BFA) - UCF School of Visual Arts and Design](https://cah.ucf.edu/svad/program/character-animation/)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/nDIr9HcXS9WbyklL7HuBHA#/registration Registration Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/nDIr9HcXS9WbyklL7HuBHA#/registration Registration Info: Register here

We invite you join the students and faculty of the Emerging Media MFA - Animation and Visual Effects program for our upcoming open house to learn more about the Animation and Visual Effects program of study.The Animation and Visual Effects track is a three-year, full-time series of courses designed to emulate the professional and independent studio environment. Students desiring admission should be primarily interested in the opportunity to create their own animation and/or visual effects thesis film. In this program students are encouraged to develop their visual storytelling skills while using a variety of animation and visual effects techniques, including traditional hand-drawn, stop motion, 2D computer, and 3D computer animation.Hosted by the UCF College of Graduate Studies, registration can be accessed on the[ Discover UCF](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapplynow.graduate.ucf.edu%2Fportal%2Fcgsadmissions&data=05%7C02%7CEmmily.Stufflet%40ucf.edu%7C6940a9fea69f484ff73508de076b0dfa%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638956353534698078%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2FyxDW2o0drq%2BdA3CxQoR%2FQoaUGb45yP34p9EylhRZks%3D&reserved=0 "https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapplynow.graduate.ucf.edu%2Fportal%2Fcgsadmissions&data=05%7C02%7CEmmily.Stufflet%40ucf.edu%7C6940a9fea69f484ff73508de076b0dfa%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638956353534698078%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2FyxDW2o0drq%2BdA3CxQoR%2FQoaUGb45yP34p9EylhRZks%3D&reserved=0") webpage by scrolling down the right-hand column listing Program Specific Events. [https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/portal/cgsadmissions](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapplynow.graduate.ucf.edu%2Fportal%2Fcgsadmissions&data=05%7C02%7CEmmily.Stufflet%40ucf.edu%7C6940a9fea69f484ff73508de076b0dfa%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638956353534714492%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nA6Nk4%2FUPLUyG9X7PQtCSmCQBm3g8TZ8iUxFUdf99bw%3D&reserved=0 "https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapplynow.graduate.ucf.edu%2Fportal%2Fcgsadmissions&data=05%7C02%7CEmmily.Stufflet%40ucf.edu%7C6940a9fea69f484ff73508de076b0dfa%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638956353534714492%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nA6Nk4%2FUPLUyG9X7PQtCSmCQBm3g8TZ8iUxFUdf99bw%3D&reserved=0")The event allows for both In-person or Virtual attendance.At the open house, you'll learn about:* The application process * Portfolio expectations* The program's emphasis on building a solid foundation in animation techniques, theory, and storytelling. * How the production structure and faculty mentorship prepare students for success in the animation industry.You'll also have the chance to:* Tour our facilities and labs. * See examples of student work. * Ask questions about the curriculum, studio environment, and career preparation.We welcome prospective applicants, current UCF students, parents, and anyone interested in learning more about the program.Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=fed1b3d0-462b-4f3a-9986-71276e22e515 Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=fed1b3d0-462b-4f3a-9986-71276e22e515 Registration Info: Hosted by the UCF College of Graduate Studies

Imagine yourself in a dystopian city where a water shortage has made private restrooms illegal, and citizens must pay to use public restrooms. Now get ready to laugh as this winner of three Tony Awards somehow turns a public crisis into a hilarious musical satire.Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann Lyrics and Book by Greg KotisPerformance Schedule* Thursday, October 16, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, October 17, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, October 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m. * Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, October 26, 2025, 2:00 p.m.Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/detail/urinetown/ Registration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with student ID

UCF AlumKnights Give BackSaturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26Multiple locations across the country!We invite you to come volunteer with us and make a real difference!Join fellow alumni, friends and family for a rewarding day dedicated to giving back. Together, we'll have a meaningful impact on our communities across Knight Nation. Your time and effort will help create positive change and strengthen the bonds within your community. Let us come together, have fun and make a lasting difference!Questions? Contact us at [Knights@ucfalumni.com](mailto:Knights@ucfalumni.com).Virtual Location URL: https://ucfalumni.com/knightsgiveback/ Registration Link: https://ucfalumni.com/knightsgiveback/

The UCF volleyball team welcomes Texas Tech on Saturday, Oct. 25.UCF students can attend the match for free with valid UCF student ID. General admission tickets are available for purchase on [Ticketmaster](https://www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-volleyball-tickets/artist/1250831).For the most up-to-date information about the Knights, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/volleyball](https://ucfknights.com/sports/volleyball) and follow along on social media:* X (formerly Twitter): [@UCF_Volleyball](https://x.com/UCF_Volleyball) * Instagram: [@ucf.volleyball](https://www.instagram.com/ucf.volleyball) * Facebook: [UCF Volleyball](https://www.facebook.com/UCFVolleyball)