UCF Celebrates “Silver Sparrow” During NEA Big Read: Central Florida
UCF is one of 84 communities nationwide participating in this year’s program meant to promote literacy and reading for pleasure.
UCF Veterans History Project Goes Virtual
Interviews for the UCF Veterans History Project, which highlights the voices of Central Florida veterans about their experiences and time serving in the military, go virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jeff Rupert to Host "Jazz and the American Spirit" on WUCF FM
The new weekly show examines the great stories of jazz across America and the people who create it. Produced by 89.9 Jazz & More and hosted by director of jazz studies Jeff Rupert, the show airs Mondays at 7 p.m.
UCF Students Celebrate the Week of the Italian Language in the World
Students in UCF’s Italian program took part in the Week of the Italian Language in the World by attending lectures on street art, graffiti and cartoons.
Studio Art Student Helps Bring Bionic Limbs from Screen to Real Life
UCF senior Remy Marasa interns with UCF-based non-profit Limbitless Solutions to paint expressive designs on 3D-printed prosthetic arms in collaboration with newly released video games Cyberpunk 2077 and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.
Review Roundup: Florida Rays hits the jazz charts
Orlando’s own Flying Horse Big Band celebrates the legacy of Ray Charles. On their 7th album, The Flying Horse Big Band, joined by a host of distinguished guest artists, stands on the shoulders of genius. Ray Charles spent his formative years in Florida and went on to forge a long, successful career unique and stunning musical interpretations. […]
SVAD Faculty and Student Collaborate on Bionic Arm Featured in Cyberpunk 2077
SVAD associate professor Matt Dombrowski and student Remy Marasa of Limbitless Solutions worked on the Silverhand-themed arm featured in Cyberpunk 2077.
WUCF TV Documentary Explores Lasting Connection Between Florida, Presidents
‘Presidents in Florida’ film, which looks at political moments, the space program, environmental efforts and other topics, features many experts from the UCF History Department and will premiere Thursday.
Themed Experience Program Collaborates with VR Pioneer Carolina Cruz-Neira
Peter Weishar, director of UCF’s Themed Experience program, shares how he and the students in the MFA Theatre – Themed Experience track collaborate with Carolina Cruz-Neira, Agere Chair in Computer Science and creator of the CAVE virtual reality system.
Deadline extended: Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Arts & Wellness Innovation Awards
The Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Arts & Wellness Innovation Awards are $25,000 grants for interdisciplinary projects involving UCF faculty and community organizations.