Texts and Technology student Wendy Givoglu passed dissertation defense
December 20, 2018 T&T dissertation student Wendy Givoglu passed her dissertation defense for her research on arts participation and engagement amongst millennials in Orlando.
For “boss lady” Halle Kilman, the idea is simple: “dreams do come true – when you work hard.”
December 14, 2018 Moving to New York and accepting a position as a creative producer at such a young age doesn’t faze Halle Kilman. She’s ready for it, after completing the Theatre Studies program at UCF.
UCF Film captures spirit, work of dedicated Jones High band director
December 12, 2018 James “Chief” Wilson was the band director at Jones High School for forty years. He made a lasting impact on music in Central Florida—and across the country. He is part of the upcoming documentary directed and produced by UCF faculty. Wilson passed away December 5.
UCF Opera alumni reunite for Opera Orlando's Hansel and Gretel
December 12, 2018 At Opera Orlando’s production of Hansel and Gretel by Englebert Humperdinck, UCF Opera members past and present reunited.
Call for Papers for Identities Remixed: 8th Annual UCF English Graduate Symposium
December 11, 2018 The Department of English calls for papers for the 8th Annual UCF English Graduate Symposium on April 5, 2019.
Quilting Connections with Lake Highland Preparatory School
December 11, 2018 Students at Lake Highland Preparatory School learned from UCF School of Visual Arts and Design and Nicholson School of Communication and Media faculty to create mixed media optical art pieces for Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Educational Center, City of Orlando – Government...
Music faculty Ayako Yonetani and Yoon Joo Hwang invited abroad for masterclasses
December 07, 2018 Professor of violin and viola Ayako Yonetani gave a masterclass in Taiwan and bassoon assistant professor Yoon Joo Hwang gave masterclasses in Shanghai and Shenzhen.
Veterans Legacy Program launches into 2019
December 07, 2018 After a successful year of initiatives, Veterans Month and a commemoration in St. Augustine, UCF’s Veterans Legacy Program team reflects on the year and looks forward into 2019.
I AM UCF encourages creativity, rewards with scholarship
December 07, 2018 The I Am UCF Digital Storytelling Initiative allows students to get creative by fusing together writing, performance, visual displays and digital media.
Praxis: 2018 Fall BFA Exhibition at the UCF Art Gallery
December 06, 2018 Beginning November 15, Praxis, the fall 2018 bi-annual exhibition showcased work by graduating students studying book arts, ceramics, drawing, experimental animation, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture and allowed them to display their research and specialized artistic practice. The exhibition was on display from November 15 through December 6, 2018...
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.