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COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR

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Arts Exhibit

Connective Tissue by Hanna Washburn

Event details When: Monday, September 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM Where: UCF Art Gallery Category: Arts Exhibit Presented…

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Health & Well-being

Donate Blood or Platelets Today - Get a ticket to Howl-O-Scream!

Event details When: Monday, September 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM Where: UCF Memory Mall Category: Health & Well-being…

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Workshop/Conference

GPU Programming Using OpenACC

Event details When: Monday, September 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM Where: Partnership 3 Building: 233 Category: Workshop/Conference Presented…

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Tour/Open House/Information Session

Master of Emergency and Crisis Management Information Session

Event details When: Monday, September 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM Where: Virtual Category: Tour/Open House/Information Session Presented by:…

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Recreation & Exercise

Knightrox Small Group Training

Event details When: Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM Where: UCF RWC Functional Training Floor Category: Recreation…

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Tour/Open House/Information Session

Master of Science of Urban and Regional Planning Information Session

Event details When: Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM Where: Virtual Category: Tour/Open House/Information Session Presented by:…

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How to Impress on Your Job Interview
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How to Impress on Your Job Interview

UCF's Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center offers guidance on making a strong impression during a job interview. Candidates are advised to know their professional…
Published September 27, 2026  ·  📷 Photo: UCF Today
What to Know Before UCF’s Internship and Career Expo
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What to Know Before UCF’s Internship and Career Expo

UCF's Internship and Career Expo will be held Oct. 1 at Addition Financial Arena. The Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center hosts the event twice…
Published September 27, 2026  ·  📷 Photo: UCF Today
UCF Researcher Discovers Experimental Evidence of New Type of Magnetism
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UCF Researcher Discovers Experimental Evidence of New Type of Magnetism

A team led by Madhab Neupane, a professor of physics at UCF, has identified a promising candidate material for future computing that could use electron…
Published September 27, 2026  ·  📷 Photo: UCF Today
Postdoc Researchers Help Increase UCF’S Research Momentum
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Postdoc Researchers Help Increase UCF’S Research Momentum

Postdoctoral scholars are a vital part of UCF’s research infrastructure, supporting grant activity, co-authoring publications, and carrying out day-to-day research. Jade Laderwarg, director of postdoctoral…
Published September 27, 2026  ·  📷 Photo: UCF Today
From the Director, May 2026
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From the Director, May 2026

The Orange County Library System is marking Small Business Month in May with classes, events and resources for established owners and those just getting started.…
Published September 27, 2026  ·  📷 Photo: Orange County Library System
UCF-Led $20M NSF Initiative Scales Tech-Driven Business Growth at National Level
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UCF-Led $20M NSF Initiative Scales Tech-Driven Business Growth at National Level

The University of Central Florida is leading a new national effort to help late-stage technology companies move from validated technology to commercial success. With a…
Published September 27, 2026  ·  📷 Photo: UCF Today
Valencia College Student Named 2026 Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholar
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Valencia College Student Named 2026 Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholar

Cesar Parra, a Valencia College student and Kissimmee resident, has been selected as a 2026 Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholar from a competitive national pool. He…
Published September 27, 2026  ·  📷 Photo: Valencia College
UCF Ranks No. 5 Most Innovative Public Universities, Most Innovative in Florida
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UCF Ranks No. 5 Most Innovative Public Universities, Most Innovative in Florida

The University of Central Florida ranks among the top five most innovative public universities in the nation and is Florida's most innovative university for the…
Published September 27, 2026  ·  📷 Photo: UCF Today
Remembering UCF Gallery Assistant Director, Senior Lecturer Larry Cooper
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Remembering UCF Gallery Assistant Director, Senior Lecturer Larry Cooper

Larry Cooper, an educator, book artist and printmaker who helped shape the UCF School of Visual Arts and Design for nearly three decades, died Sept.…
Published September 27, 2026  ·  📷 Photo: UCF Today
Community Paper Spotlights Two Valencia College Graduates
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Community Paper Spotlights Two Valencia College Graduates

A community publication interviewed graduates from area colleges and universities for its June issue, including two recent Valencia College graduates. Angelia Ramsay McKay was the…
Published September 27, 2026  ·  📷 Photo: Valencia College