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: bmauer@ucf.edu 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...
Behind-the-Scenes of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
August 31, 2018 BY JENNA MARINA LEE | AUGUST 31, 2018 When Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was released on bookshelves in the United States on Sept. 1, 1998, Andrew Carnero ’15 was 5 years old. And while he remembers peering over his older brother’s shoulder to see what he was reading, the UCF theatre major could hardly have predicted...
Art History lecture series begins this fall
August 30, 2018 The grant sponsored lecture series will show connections between art and activism so students can reflect on the role of art in society and the relationship between art history and public engagement. The series will address Art and Activism, Feminism Art and the Guerrilla Girls, and Art as an Endangered...
Volunteer opportunity with UCF-Hillcrest Foreign Language Club
August 30, 2018 The UCF-Hillcrest Foreign Language Club provides university and elementary students an opportunity to use their Spanish and French language skills in a collaborative environment. The club is currently seeking UCF volunteers who are in 3000-level or higher French and Spanish classes.
Casting Call: See What Our Theatre UCF Alumni Have Been Up To!
August 30, 2018 Eric Ulloa ’06BFA (musical theatre) will be playing Jud in Theatre Under the Stars’ production of Oklahoma! with Tony Award winner Priscilla Lopez. Ulloa is the author of 26 Pebbles, which had its world premiere at The Human Race Theatre Company. The play was featured in American Theatre Magazine and The...
New News System
August 28, 2018 Introducing the new CAH-News website, which acts as the central hub for publishing news posts for the department. News posts from this site will be dispersed to department sites as needed. Some new features: Search bar Faster page loading Paged news results Related posts Happy reading!
History Graduate is Chosen for UCF 30 Under 30 for Impacting the Lives of Teenage Girls
August 27, 2018 UCF History grad Lindsey Turnbull is selected for this year’s 30 Under 30 Award. The award recognizes alumni making significant impacts within their professions and communities while still in the early stages of their careers. “This year’s 30 under 30 class is a group of trailblazing young alumni,” said Mike...
Faculty Affiliate Ying Zhang elected president of CALA
August 23, 2018 WGST Faculty Affiliate Ying Zhang was elected president of the Chinese-American Librarians Association (CALA) Congratulations Ying! Ying Zhang serves as department head of acquisitions and collection services at UCF Libraries.
41 New Hires in the Arts and Humanities
August 22, 2018 Please welcome 41 new faculty members to the College of Arts and Humanities!
T&T core faculty Natalie Underberg-Goode on the portal to Peru
August 21, 2018 The Portal to Peru project presents and interprets Andean weaving from the region of Cusco, Peru. Working in collaboration with the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco (CTTC), the website offers multiple ways to learn about, experience, and appreciate Andean cultural heritage and the lives and work of Andean weavers....