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

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 us for Mat Pilates, a complete core workout that engages and challenges all stabilizing muscle groups. Designed to improve strength, flexibility, and posture while enhancing mental awareness, this mindful, full-body class is perfect for all fitness levels.Located on the 2nd floor of UnionWest, Suite 246 Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=24f1a045-3466-4ab7-b034-d8e596edb312

Join us on select Tuesdays as we host a different food truck on campus, offering additional food options for the campus community.Check the [@ucfdowntown Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ucfdowntown/) account each week to see which truck will be on campus and to explore their menu!* Oct. 7: [Allan's Jerk Shack](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fucf.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Dcec9cd22f4b76f8b1f2f24927%26id%3Dd08e9cca94%26e%3D3184248b01&data=05%7C02%7Cashli.vanhorn%40ucf.edu%7Cfe547ce159474d73b43108de00e41feb%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638949176982618987%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uIUewGvdZ5ZZhEActS%2BgJ%2FPjJvk4TICTY9cz6xfFmvM%3D&reserved=0 "https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fucf.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Dcec9cd22f4b76f8b1f2f24927%26id%3Dd08e9cca94%26e%3D3184248b01&data=05%7C02%7Cashli.vanhorn%40ucf.edu%7Cfe547ce159474d73b43108de00e41feb%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638949176982618987%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uIUewGvdZ5ZZhEActS%2BgJ%2FPjJvk4TICTY9cz6xfFmvM%3D&reserved=0") * Oct. 14: Victory Tacos and Al's Ice Cream (as part of Foam Splash) * Oct. 21: [BYOB International Fusion](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fucf.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Dcec9cd22f4b76f8b1f2f24927%26id%3D3d1026c7a9%26e%3D3184248b01&data=05%7C02%7Cashli.vanhorn%40ucf.edu%7Cfe547ce159474d73b43108de00e41feb%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638949176982637364%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=TNRe9ZuRw6gCbmLraPwF0yBX8dAzshzwOK3GUDQLy%2FM%3D&reserved=0 "Original URL: https://ucf.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cec9cd22f4b76f8b1f2f24927&id=3d1026c7a9&e=3184248b01 Click to follow link.") * Oct. 28: [Smoke in the City BBQ](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fucf.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Dcec9cd22f4b76f8b1f2f24927%26id%3De332ea72f4%26e%3D3184248b01&data=05%7C02%7Cashli.vanhorn%40ucf.edu%7Cfe547ce159474d73b43108de00e41feb%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638949176982654009%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SK8hIw%2FYFmHwAPK%2F1Ji%2ButX%2F%2BD0BVhT7qKtnjSAMJ18%3D&reserved=0 "Original URL: https://ucf.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cec9cd22f4b76f8b1f2f24927&id=e332ea72f4&e=3184248b01 Click to follow link.")

Join us for Cardio Barbell, a muscular endurance-focused class using group exercise barbells. Through fundamental strength moves that target the entire body, you'll challenge your muscles with added weight and varied tempo to build endurance and strength.Located on the 2nd floor of UnionWest, Suite 246 Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d37cc823-5562-4f9f-8d02-dfd224724a65 Registration Info: Walk-ins welcome

Join us for Well-o-ween, a unique wellness fair celebrating holistic well-being! This annual event welcomes all Valencia and UCF students, faculty and staff to explore diverse resources and activities focused on supporting your mental, physical and emotional health. Come discover practical tips and enjoy some "good-for-you" treats as we embrace a healthier fall season together.

Tuedays at 3pm in DPAC 265Every Tuesday in October the DTC Library will be screening a horror movie at 3pm! Stop by and grab a bag of fresh popcorn on your way to class or stay to watch the movie and get into the spirit of spooky season.* October 7- Bodies Bodies Bodies * October 14- Buffy the Vampire Slayer * October 12- Donnie Darko * October 28- Jennifer's BodyThe Downtown Campus Library is located in DPAC 265, on the 2nd floor of the DPAC East building.Free and open to all, no registration necessary.* Content warning: these films are rated R and contain graphic imagery and language.These films will be shown via Kanopy and Feature Films for Education, databases available through the UCF library!

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/93250189038?pwd=mWvsApnG9VX9ZeEc6XCoueHWeeA9Nt.1

Downtown UCF and Valencia College students will have the opportunity to meet with the Disney College Program to learn more about the program and how to participate. UCF students wishing to attend should sign up via Handshake.

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.

Step into the spooky charm of Halloween with a special movie night screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas! Join us for a cozy evening filled with free popcorn, cupcakes, pizza, and Halloween treats. Before the movie starts, enjoy a DIY craft station where you can create your own Halloween paper decorations inspired by Jack Skellington himself.[?] Stick around after the film for a fun raffle giveaway, everyone gets a ticket at check-in, and three lucky winners will take home an awesome themed prize! [?]When: Wednesday, October 22nd, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where: CMB 127 (Downtown Campus) [?]Free admission | Open to all Valencia & UCF Downtown studentsAll treats, no tricks. Come for the movie, stay for the fun!

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 us for Stretch & Flow, a mindful class that improves flexibility, mobility, and core strength through gentle movement. Connect breath with motion in a calm setting that leaves you feeling refreshed and renewed.Located on the 2nd floor of UnionWest, Suite 246 Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=bfc6c77b-d605-4c0a-a429-2471e3cfd1c5 Registration Info: Walk-ins welcome

Join us for a HIIT Class! High Intensity Interval Training uses quick bursts of movement followed by rest to create an after burn so your body keeps using energy even after you stop training. You will perform multi-joint, compound, and bodyweight movements while utilizing a variety of equipment that challenges every muscle in your body.Located on the second floor of Unionwest in suite 246. Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=0342b2f7-cd1f-4ce1-87c5-56a4dad9e621 Registration Info: Walk-ins welcome

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

Visit UCF Downtown!Tours are offered each month on select Friday mornings. Available tour dates will be shown as options on the Office of Undergraduate Admissions [registration site](https://futureknight.apply.ucf.edu/portal/ucfdowntown).Campus tours begin with a 30-minute information session, followed by a 60-minute walking tour of the campus led by a downtown student ambassador. This tour does not include a preview of UnionWest Student Living. You may schedule a tour of the housing community by making an [online appointment](https://unionweststudentliving.com/). Campus tours are limited in size, please sign up early.Want to know exactly what you'll see or where to eat while on your tour? Head to our [FAQ page](https://www.ucf.edu/downtown/faqs/) for more details. Registration Link: https://futureknight.apply.ucf.edu/portal/ucfdowntown

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

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

Help us maintain a safe and ready blood supply for cancer patients, trauma patients, or when unexpected tragedies occur. The OneBlood bus will park on Terry Ave, near DPAC West.Walk-ups are welcome and appointments are appreciated! Registration Link: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1638772