Hunt's "Vocal Tech" app now in App Store
March 19, 2013 On March 14th, Jeremy Hunt’s App “Vocal Tech” was approved for sale at the App store, internationally. The App is a vocal pedagogy instructional guide to classical singing. Visit www.appstore.com/vocaltech for more information.
Family Art: Steve and Theo Lotz featured in Pegasus Magazine
March 19, 2013 Theo Lotz didn’t attend UCF, but as he points out, he was educated there. While his father, Steve Lotz, served as the university’s first art professor, young Theo chased snakes and turtles around campus. “That was pretty much what was out there,” he remembers. “Someone told me once that I...
Tobias Receives Citation of Excellence
February 27, 2013 Dr. Scott Tobias, Director of Bands at the University of Central Florida, was presented the Citation of Excellence by the National Band Association during the Florida Music Educators Association Conference in January. The Citation of Excellence is awarded “for an outstanding contribution to bands and band music” and for “inspired...
Folse lectures in Germany
February 27, 2013 Keith Folse was invited to deliver a featured talk at Frankfurt International School in Oberursel, Germany, on February 25. His paper, entitled “Maximizing Academic Outcomes for All Learners” was presented to school faculty and administrators. Folse also conducted two workshops for the foreign language and content teachers.
Folse Lectures at the University of Maryland
February 20, 2013 Keith Folse was invited to present at the University of Maryland – College Park on February 14. His paper, entitled “Teaching Vocabulary: Research Findings and Practical Classroom Considerations,” was presented to TESOL-related faculty from UM’s College of Arts and Humanities and College of Education. Folse also conducted a workshop for...
David James Poissant Signs Two-Book Contract with Simon & Schuster
February 15, 2013 David James Poissant, an English department faculty member, has signed a two-book contract with Simon & Schuster. The first book, a collection of short stories, will be published in spring 2014. The second, a novel, will be published in 2015. Both books were acquired by Senior Editor Millicent Bennett, whose...
Cecilia Milanés to speak at CCCC
February 13, 2013 Cecilia Rodríguez Milanés is an inspiring teacher and leader. She is also a writer whose work connects her with the diverse experiences of Latinas throughout the country as well as of those of all English teachers of writing. As an Associate Professor of English at the University of Central Florida,...
Yonetani Performs on Panama Canal TV
February 13, 2013 Ayako Yonetani performed at a concert in Panama on Wednesday, February 6th. The Japanese Embassy in Panama presented the recital. She collaborated with the students at the University of Panama. She was on Panama Canal TV on a show, similar to The Today Show. The event is covered in this...
Poindexter Writes for Radiations Magazine
February 04, 2013 An article by Carla Poindexter was included in the Spring 2013 issue of Radiations Magazine. Her article, Humanities, Sciences Must be United for our Collective Success showcased examples of the arts and sciences coming together with the STEAM Exhibition: Searching for Ultimate Truth in Science and Art and a national...
Theatre UCF Student Wins at A Cappella Competition
February 02, 2013 Stephanie Trull, a BFA Musical Theatre student at the University of Central Florida, has captured the Outstanding Soloist award at the International Championship of Collegiate (ICCA) A Cappella Quarterfinals. Trull participated as a member of the coed group Gemini Blvd., which took second place overall at the competition, guaranteeing them...
Ph.D. Student Pollitt Presents at Two Conferences
February 02, 2013 Texts & Technology Ph.D. student Mark Pollitt has been active at national and international conferences. On January 29, he presented a paper, “History, Historiography, and the Hermeneutics of the Hard Drive,” at the 9th International Federation of Information Processing, Working Group 11.9 Conference in Orlando. On February 21, he will...
Benefactor Duda Establishes Yonetani String Scholarship
February 02, 2013 Judith (Judy) Duda recently established the Endowed Ayako Yonetani String Scholarship, an endowment for violin and viola students. This is the first endowed scholarship honoring an active faculty member in the music department. Among her numerous leadership roles in the Central Florida community, Duda is a member of the Dean’s...
Flying Horse Editions' Open House Just in Time for Remembering Valentine
February 02, 2013 Want to impress your loved ones this Valentine’s Day? Give them a handmade card – made on a fine-arts letterpress at UCF’s Flying Horse Editions. The opportunity to create the cards will be offered during the facility’s periodic open house on Thursday, Feb. 7, when visitors can see the downtown...
Robinson's photographs featured in Shijiazhuang Contemporary Art Museum
February 02, 2013 E. Brady Robinson’s work featured in new exhibit at Shijiazhuang Contemporary Art Museum in China. This exhibit is curated by Yan Li and opens Feb. 1st for one month featuring Robinson’s photographic documentary Desks as Portraits: An Inside Look at the DC Art World. This work was first featured in...
Knights Write: Works of First-Year Writers Showcased
February 02, 2013 The thought-provoking research and writing of first-year students were presented at the Third Annual Knights Write Showcase, hosted in the Student Union this week by the Department of Writing and Rhetoric. The showcase is an opportunity for the UCF community to view the exceptional work of students from the First-Year...
Jeff Moore honored by Percussive Arts Society
January 31, 2013 In October, Jeff Moore was elected to the Board of Directors of the Percussive Arts Society. His election was announced at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Austin, Texas where he adjudicated the Marching Percussion Collegiate and High School Ensemble competition. Additionally, Moore’s latest steel drum band arrangements (Alfred...
Drum Roll . . . UCF's 200,000th Alumnus
January 24, 2013 The University of Central Florida will reach a milestone during commencement ceremonies this week when the 200,000th alumnus receives a degree. Wendell Raulerson II will receive the distinction when he receives his Bachelor of Music during the 9 a.m. Thursday ceremony for students from the College of Arts & Humanities....
STEM-Inspired Artwork on Display at Otronicon
January 22, 2013 A STEAM Exhibition of paintings and posters created by collaborative teams of UCF art and science students heads to the Orlando Science Center this weekend for Otronicon, an interactive technology expo. The event runs now through Monday, Jan. 21. The artworks are all inspired by cutting-edge, STEM-related research of leading...
Kourova Presents at Language Conference
January 21, 2013 Alla Kourova recently presented at the Conference of the American Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages, held January 3-6 in Boston. Her paper was entitled, “Cultural and Inter-cultural Awareness and their Role in Informing and Enriching Students’ Communicative Competence.” Kourova also served as chair for the conference’s...
More Than Words: Russian and American Language Connections
January 21, 2013 Paul J. Meyer has said, “Connection-human connection- is the key to personal and career success.” At the University of Central Florida, students in the intermediate-level Russian Language program have traversed the globe to eliminate cultural and language barriers to foster enduring connections. Through an ongoing project called “Connecting Classrooms,” each...