RICHES partner remembers World War I soldier’s sacrifice
December 06, 2018 The Geneva Historical & Genealogical Society, one of the earliest community partners of RICHES, held a memorial service on October 10 to honor the centenary of the death of Roderick “Perry” Taylor. Taylor, a native of the small rural community in east Seminole County, died when a World War I...
Exploring early modern global migration patterns through written correspondence
December 06, 2018 History professor Dr. Rosalind Beiler has been examining how correspondence networks among European Quakers, Mennonites and Pietists shaped early modern global migration patterns.
UCF partners with Carnegie Museum on augmented reality app that brings gardens to life
December 06, 2018 A new 3D augmented reality app that allows users to visualize and create virtual Appalachian gardens has launched and its developers hope it will both educate and inspire nature lovers.
UCF Writing Center director Mark Hall wins international award
December 04, 2018 Dr. Mark Hall’s award-winning book demonstrates how educating tutors enhances their professional development.
Matt Dombrowski wins 2018 Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Teaching Excellence
December 03, 2018 Matt Dombrowski of the School of Visual Arts and Design is the fourth faculty member from CAH to win the peer-reviewed Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching.
Professor Lani Harris remembered for contributions to UCF, theatre
December 03, 2018 The UCF family is saddened to hear of the passing of long-time faculty member Lani Harris. Professor Harris will be remembered for her contributions to Theatre UCF, the university and beyond.
Texts and Technology alumnus Daniel W. Powell publishes book
November 30, 2018 T&T alumnus Daniel W. Powell published his new book Horror Culture in the New Millennium: Digital Dissonance and Technohorror, exploring how technology is altering the human experience.
Dean Moore honored with Legacy Education Award
November 30, 2018 Jeff Moore, dean of the UCF College of Arts and Humanities, was awarded the Yamaha Legacy Education Award at the 2018 Percussive Arts Society (PAS) International Convention, one of the largest drum and percussion events in the world. The award is given once a year by the Yamaha Corporation of...
Gaming for Good
November 28, 2018 Led by a UCF alum, Hero Spark is an after-school program that uses role-playing games to help teenagers improve their self-esteem and hone their social skills. Step through the automatic glass doors of the Orlando Public Library, hang a left and soon after you’ll start to hear it. The rolling...
UCF Ethics Bowl team places second in Mid-Atlantic Regional Ethics Bowl
November 21, 2018 The UCF Ethics Bowl team is heading to the national Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl for a second year in a row, after placing second at the 2018 Mid-Atlantic Regional Ethics Bowl.
Latin American Studies receives Department of Education grant
November 20, 2018 The Latin American Studies program has been awarded a two-year grant entitled “America: Connecting the Continents,” by the U.S. Department of Education.
Latin American Studies partners with EdUSA internships
November 18, 2018 The EdUSA Internship is a customizable experience organized with the Latin American Studies program at UCF. Here are four students’ stories.
History Professor Appears on American Anthropologist
November 17, 2018 UCF History Professor Tiffany Earley-Spadoni was recently featured in podcast Anthropological Airwaves, the flagship journal of the American Anthropological Association. In this episode, Earley-Spadoni discusses digital archaeology and covers both its more humanistic and computational modes. Throughout the podcast, she also discusses how collaborating with local community stake holds and colleges...
Wells Fargo Community Grant for the Young Women Leaders Program
November 15, 2018 Dr. Bubriski-McKenzie receives a $5000 Community Grant from Wells Fargo – Orlando for the Young Women Leaders Program (YWLP). This grant provides the necessary resources to effectively run YWLP for one year. In addition to needed supplies, food and programming materials, the Wells Fargo Community Grant also allows for additional workshops in STEM with MadScience, financial literacy with Wells Fargo, and career exploration with...
Writing and Rhetoric MA Info Session
November 15, 2018 The Department of Writing & Rhetoric hosted an informational webinar about two graduate programs: the M.A. in Rhetoric & Composition and the Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing. Watch the session at https://www.facebook.com/UCFDWR/videos/561797680928628.
In the space of health and wellness – for Central Florida and the future
November 15, 2018 Allen Watters, director of UCF’s architecture program, and Carl Beers, principal with HKS Architects, Inc., discuss their methods for steadily, carefully curating the next generation of health-conscious architects.
Film, T&T students’ documentaries of Kolkata, India showcased
November 15, 2018 Film professor Phil Peters led a group to India this past summer to film. Three of their mini-documentaries will be featured during UCF’s International Week.
CAH alumnus and UCF’s first Rhodes Scholar returns to teach
November 14, 2018 After graduating from Oxford with his doctorate, two-time CAH alumnus Dr. Tyler Fisher returns to the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures to teach.
3 CAH alumni elected to Florida legislature
November 08, 2018 7 UCF Alumni in total were elected: 6 state representatives and 1 senator won their districts in Tuesday’s election.
"Many Colors of Courage" honors veterans' stories
November 06, 2018 Inspirational, heartbreaking and educational, “Many Colors of Courage: Voices of Our Veterans” takes the stage this Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Visual Arts Building.