Francis and Moshell Granted Emeritus Status
June 13, 2014 Two College of Arts & Humanities faculty members were granted emeritus status Wednesday during the annual Founders’ Day ceremony. The status is awarded to faculty and administrators who have worked at the university for at least five years. The title honors the contributions and distinction they achieved at the university,...
Lighting the Way for Some Pretty Hefty Stars
June 12, 2014 Charles "Chip" Perry’s summertime work is not just in the spotlight – it is the spotlight. The assistant professor of lighting and sound design for the University of Central Florida’s Theatre department is spending his summer months as lighting director for several World Wrestling Entertainment television production shows. His shows average...
Wyatt Presents "Obsessions, Curiosities, and Fancies" in Solo Exhibit
June 05, 2014 Obsessions, Curiosities, and Fancies, a solo exhibition by M. Laine Wyatt, opens at the Southeast Museum of Photography in Daytona Beach with a reception on June 11. The exhibition, which runs until September 21, features photographic works drawn from five different series traversing expansive topics: the nature of women’s relationship...
Flying Horse Print Featured in NY Exhibition
June 02, 2014 A recent print Flying Horse Editions published with Carmon Colangelo is currently featured at the International Print Center New York. New Prints 2014/Summer features 49 projects by 49 artists, culled from more than 3,000 prints. The collaborative image from Colangelo and Flying Horse Editions appears on the cover of the...
UCF Offers New Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Cultural Studies
May 29, 2014 A new Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Cultural Studies is being offered at UCF that will include additional courses in theory and methods along with the traditional historical focus. The revised degree replaces the previous Bachelor of Arts in Humanities to reflect developments in contemporary scholarship and research areas...
UCF Gallery to Feature Photos Chronicling Icons of Arts World
May 21, 2014 The photography of the late Jack Mitchell, who chronicled the arts scene in New York for 35 years, will be on display at the University of Central Florida Art Gallery from June 12 to July 11. Black-and-white photos depicting memorable personalities of American culture from 1960 to 1995 will be...
UCF Student Wins Best of Show
May 20, 2014 Delegates gathered in Orlando to honor colleagues during the Association of College Unions International annual conference and the celebration of ACUI’s 100th anniversary. The event gala included nearly 40 awards. Many of the awards were part of Steal this Idea, “an association-wide contest seeking the best marketing and promotion ideas.”...
Architecture Students Host Open House
May 19, 2014 On May 7, the Bachelor of Design in Architecture junior class hosted an Open House for parents, friends, local architecture professionals, faculty and administrators. Student work and projects from the fall and spring semesters were on display in the Design 6 Studio at Valencia’s West campus. In collaboration with Valencia...
Students and Staff Participate in Healing Art Exhibition
May 15, 2014 Art is more than something you view — it is a process the artists go through. In the creative expression, it empowers individuals whether that person is a professional artist or not. Counseling and Psychological Services held its second annual Healing Art Exhibition opening reception on February 27 which consisted...
East Orlando Post Features Guest Reviews from UCF Directors
May 12, 2014 The East Orlando Post recently featured guest columns by two UCF film students. Zachary Beckler, a 2014 M.F.A. graduate, and Jessica Keller, current B.F.A. student, were invited to review the new Jonathan Glazer film Under The Skin. Beckler is a writer, producer, editor, and director based in Orlando. He earned...
UCF App Aims to Prevent Boat Mishaps, Protect Mosquito Lagoon
May 07, 2014 UCF is banking that technology in the hands of water enthusiasts will help protect the Mosquito Lagoon’s fragile ecosystem in Brevard and Volusia counties. REEL Florida, a free app available for the iPhone, debuts this month thanks to the dedication and ingenuity of biologists, communication experts, and techies at the...
New Bachelor's Degree in Writing and Rhetoric to Begin in Fall
May 06, 2014 Before UCF student Allyson Goolsby took a Rhetoric & Civic Engagement class this semester, she didn’t realize she could play such a role in confronting and solving social problems. But then, that is the purpose of this course that teaches how to use the art of persuasion and effective writing...
Department of Writing and Rhetoric's First Annual Awards Reception
May 02, 2014 The Department of Writing and Rhetoric hosted its first annual Awards Reception on May 1, 2014 in the Sand Key Room. Awards were given to three students and three faculty members who had demonstrated excellence in areas related to departmental goals. Two faculty committees (one for student awards and one...
Poissant's New Book Warmly Received by Critics
May 01, 2014 The Heaven of Animals, the debut book from David James Poissant, is receiving glowing reviews in a variety of respected outlets. The book received a star from Kirkus Reviews. The Kirkus Star is one of the most prestigious designations in the book industry. In each of the stories, Poissant explores...
Scot French's e-poster Featured on the Spring 2014 Issue of the Journal of Digital Humanities
May 01, 2014 The Spring 2014 issue of the Journal of Digital Humanities featured an e-poster created by T&T Core Faculty member Scot French. The poster — "Visual Historiography: Visualizing ‘The Literature of a Field’"– represents work presented by French and his co-authors, David Staley of Ohio State and Bill Ferster of the...
UCF Theatre Graduate Helps Others Recover From Substance Abuse
April 29, 2014 John DeLisa is grateful for a lot of things the past few years, but foremost is that he survived – and will graduate Thursday morning at UCF with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in musical theatre. Drugs and alcohol coupled with a bipolar diagnosis led to his hospitalization before he...
UCF Among Top Destinations for Animators
April 28, 2014 The University of Central Florida is one of the nation’s top destinations for aspiring animators according to Animation Career Review. UCF’s School of Visual Arts and Design is ranked #10 nationally and #3 in the southern region. UCF offers an impressive 13 bachelor’s degree programs, 3 master’s degree programs, and...
UCF Student's Award-Winning Photography Employs Unique Process
April 22, 2014 The photography of Christopher Boyer is featured in a national juried show as well as an online showcase. Boyer is a senior in UCF’s Photography B.S. program. Boyer’s work appears in Memory, Bone and Myth, an exhibition at the University of North Dakota. His piece was selected for a Purchase...
Jeff Rupert Named Pegasus Professor
April 22, 2014 Jeff Rupert has been recognized as a Pegasus Professor, the most prestigious faculty award at UCF. The honor recognizes extraordinary contributions to the UCF community through teaching, research, and service. The award was formally presented by President John Hitt at the annual Founder’s Day Convocation on April 2. Pegasus Professors...
"Traces of History" Receives $1.1mil from Research Council of Norway
April 21, 2014 “Traces of History”, a project involving Francisco J. Fernández-Rubiera, received a $1.1 million grant from the Research Council of Norway. The project, led by Christine Meklenborg Salvesen of the University of Oslo, will investigate why certain traits in a language remain unchanged for centuries while others disappear. The researchers will...