Department Archives: College of Arts and Humanities

“Austin Winsberg, Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner set out to mine comedy in this rite-of-pass angst with a musical called First Date, which opened on Broadway in 2013 for a five-month run. The show is onstage in a perky production at Theatre UCF and it helps the show immensely that the appealing cast is so young.

Daniel M. Jones, Theatre UCF’s costume shop manager for over 15 years, made teddy bears come alive, dressed a musical busybody to the nines, raised his voice in joyous song and explored the art of female impersonation with UCF students.

A Celebration of Life event will be held for UCF’s longtime costume shop manager on Oct. 17. Reservations are required.

Christie Digital, a global audio visual solutions company, has partnered with UCF’s themed experience graduate programs to provide students with leading technology found in entertainment venues around the world.

As Stacey DiLiberto and Karina Cespedes see it, Hispanic Heritage Month provides an opportunity for the nation to celebrate the cultural identity of Hispanic and Latinx people; but their cultural identities are connected with their personal and professional identities year-round.

Orlando Magazine’s list highlights prominent leaders in education, tourism, government, entertainment, sports, arts and business.

Associate professor of English David James Poissant was honored with a Luminary Award, granted to faculty members who are leaders in their fields and conducting work that has had a significant impact on the world.

As the City Beautiful’s official storyteller, Shawn Welcome ’17 will present original poems at local events to inspire other artists in the community.

Mark Brotherton’s indelible impact on his students will live on in the form of the Mark Brotherton Memorial Scholarship in Theatre.

Kenneth Hanson, professor and program director of Judaic Studies, was invested into the Tess and Abe Wise Endowed Professorship in Judaic Studies. The endowed faculty position recognizes Hanson’s accomplishments and will allow him to advance his work and research.