New course – Cuba: A Collective Portrait (LAS 3930)
October 02, 2018 In Cuba: A Collective Portrait (LAS 3930) students will dive into Cuban culture, examining through arts, literature, history and other themes.
History student published in Orlando Sentinel
October 01, 2018 History student Jacqueline Love has been published in the Orlando Sentinel for her opinion piece, “Disney kin more deserving of Lake museum than Confederate general.”
Alumni work on “Smallfoot” for big screen
September 28, 2018 Teresa Falcone and Christopher Sanchez, UCF alumni have been working on Sony Pictures Imageworks’ new animated film, “Smallfoot.”
UCF Professor Celebrates Fashion Icon Harriett Lake in New Book
September 25, 2018 Although Harriett Lake couldn’t explain her devotion to clothes, something led the Orlando fashion icon and philanthropist to spend her life collecting the most unique and eye-catching outfits and accessories. A new book titled “Too Much is Not Enough: The History in Harriett’s Closet” by Kristina Tollefson, a costume designer...
Celebrating our Latinx Faculty Affiliates!
September 20, 2018 We salute your efforts on serving UCF with integrity, passion and dedication to your students! Other faculty affiliates include: Yovanna Pineda, Olga Molina, Beatriz Reyes Foster, Fernando Rivera, Nessette Falu, Maria Redmon, and Fernando Uribe Romo.
Latin American Studies in action
September 20, 2018 The Latin American Studies program has launched a new initiative this fall semester to recognize the volunteer efforts of LAS students in the community.
Focus on FIEA
September 20, 2018 What’s been going on at the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy? Three alumni and two students show how they are changing the world.
UCF professor selected for government “think tank”
September 20, 2018 Dr. Stephen M. Fiore, a UCF Cognitive Sciences professor with the Department of Philosophy, and Director of the Cognitive Sciences Laboratory at the Institute of Simulation & Training, was selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to join a team of 30 scientists and engineers tasked with this...
Avast, Ye Landlubbers — Get Ready for Talk Like a Pirate Day
September 19, 2018 UCF history lecturer David Head explains today’s fascination with the sea-faring rogues, why they were so active around the Caribbean — and how they sometimes came by such impressive wardrobes.
Alumna Jenny Torres Sanchez awarded Kirkus Star
September 18, 2018 “The Fall of Innocence,” the most recent young adult novel by Jenny Torres Sanchez ’00, has been awarded a Kirkus Star.
¡Unidad! Together We Serve!
September 14, 2018 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in the College of Arts and Humanities – activities and initiatives across disciplines
History Professor featured on upcoming space-themed episode of Central Florida Roadtrip
September 14, 2018 In August, Dr. Amy Foster, Associate Professor of History, was interviewed for an upcoming episode of Central Florida Roadtrip. The interview focused on the history of the U.S. Space Program, including the early days of the Space Race and into the Shuttle Era, and the role that Central Florida played in...
T&T to co-host flickering landscapes conference at UCF
September 13, 2018 Flickering Landscapes Conference – The Image of Migration: Landscapes and People deadline for submissions: November 1, 2018 contact email: [email protected] Flickering Landscapes Conference – “The Image of Migration: Landscapes and People” Center for Emerging Media, University of Central Florida Orlando, FL, United States, March 28-30, 2019 PRESENTED BY: The Center...
T&T featured in college report
September 13, 2018 The T&T program is featured in a new year-in-review report issued by the College of Arts and Humanities. To read about the great year T&T had, as well as other great things happening across the college, please visit the College of Arts and Humanities “Year in Review” page.
T&T program moves to new suite
September 11, 2018 The Texts and Technology Doctoral Program has moved into our new home in the just-completed Trevor Colbourn Hall. This space has offices for our director, Dr. Barry Mauer, our assistant director, Patty Hurter, and our full time faculty member, Dr. Mel Stanfill. In addition, it has open office space for...
First semester student receives Dining Stipend Award
September 11, 2018 Nia Washington is the recipient of the Africana Studies and Business Services Dining Stipend Award. The Africana Studies minor was chosen for the award from a group of applicants based on her academic standing, community involvement and a personal essay. The UCF Africana Studies and Business Services Dining Stipend is an...
T&T student organization holds first meeting of the semester
September 11, 2018 The Texts and Technology Student Organization held its first meeting of the new academic year, welcoming new members and sharing information.
Arts and Humanities "Year in Review"
September 10, 2018 The inaugural UCF College of Arts and Humanities Year in Review touts the accomplishments of our faculty, students and alumni.
"From the HeART" and Humanities
September 09, 2018 Dean Jeff Moore and directors Rudy McDaniel and Michael Wainstein on the arts, humanities and Central Florida community
Research efforts support St. Augustine National Cemetery
August 31, 2018 Two Veterans Legacy Program team leaders, Dr. Amy Giroux and Dr. Scot French presented preliminary research findings and future plans for the St. Augustine National Cemetery project at recent events hosted by area veterans groups. In late July, French and Giroux spoked to a packed room at the monthly meeting...