University Writing Center Hosts Halloween Open Mic Night
November 06, 2023 Thursday night was filled with terrifying tales and fearsome costumes as the University Writing Center held its annual Halloween Open Mic Night.
Students Learn About Brazilian Culture through Film
November 06, 2023 During Hispanic Heritage Month, the Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies program in collaboration with the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures brought to campus the award-winning Brazilian film “Olha pra Elas” (“Look at them”), which shares the experiences of women imprisoned in Brazil.
Chiara Mazzucchelli awarded by Italian Chapter of the Kiwanis Club
November 03, 2023 The Enna chapter of the Kiwanis Club, an international organization dedicated to the education and well-being of children worldwide, recognized Associate Professor Chiara Mazzucchelli, Ph.D., for her outstanding contributions to the field of Italian Studies and her career in education.
UCF's historians capture veterans stories for Veterans Legacy Program
November 03, 2023 UCF’s historians are working with the National Cemetery Administration to collect the stories of individuals buried in the cemeteries as part of the Veterans Legacy Program.
UCF Art Gallery showcases work by SVAD faculty members
October 30, 2023 “A colorful array of artwork created by faculty was on display for students to view on Oct. 19. At the Faculty Exhibition in the Visual Arts building faculty members, who are recognized in the national and international sphere, showcased their work to the UCF community. The exhibition ends on Nov....
UCF hosts 11th annual Jerrell Shofner Lecture Series
October 26, 2023 Nearly 80 seats were occupied with attendees at UCF’s 11th annual Jerrell H. Shofner Lecture Series as guests sat in for the Puerto Ricans in Florida lecture.
Russian American Student Association promotes cultural understanding on campus
October 26, 2023 The UCF Russian American Student Association is taking a step towards fostering a more inclusive campus environment by promoting cultural understanding through a monthly event called “Russian Tea Hour.”
Interview: Honoring Indigenous Cultures While Acknowledging Struggles
October 25, 2023 Associate Professor of History Daniel Murphree spoke with News 4 Jacksonville about how to celebrate the rich traditions and contributions of Indigenous Peoples while also acknowledging the ongoing struggles they endure.
Theatre UCF's "The Prom" is "fabulous"
October 24, 2023 Theatre UCF received praise for its fall musical, “The Prom.”
2023 Mead Garden Adlab Student Sculpture Design Awards Reception
October 18, 2023 AD Lab students exhibit prototype models of 3-D sculptures at Mead Botanical Gardens.
UCF Recognizes Nine CAH Faculty at 2023 Luminary Awards
October 18, 2023 The honor is designed to recognize some of UCF’s brightest stars who shine a positive light on UCF and in their respective fields.
Manuscripts in UCF Libraries’ Special Collections Provide Unique Learning Experience to Art Students
October 13, 2023 As part of the UCF Libraries’ extensive collection, students taking Medieval Art can review exact copies of the manuscripts they study in class.
Be Better Club Prepares Students to Navigate Ethical Dilemmas
October 12, 2023 UCF’s Center for Ethics wants students to be prepared when they face complicated ethical situations with emerging technologies like AI.
Bruce Pauley, UCF Professor Emeritus, Pens "Portrait of a City"
October 11, 2023 Bruce Pauley, UCF professor emeritus of history, is the author of “Portrait of a City,” his newest book in which he highlights his hometown of Lincoln, Nebraska, during a period of rapid social and technological change between the 1890s and 1920s.
UCF Collaborates with the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum to Annotate Seminole Tribe Archives
October 09, 2023 The Department of Writing and Rhetoric’s community-based research project challenges colonial stereotypes in mid-20th century Florida newspapers to provide historical accuracy and context for anyone engaging with the museum’s database.
Theatre Alum Parker Slaybaugh '13 and Brother Develop App for Performing Arts
October 06, 2023 Pre-Pro, a new app developed by Parker and Blakely Slaybaugh, allows creators of any level of expertise to visualize every type of event including live performances, including film and dance, to concerts and weddings.
UCF’s Limbitless Solutions Selected as a 2023 Disney Grant Recipient
October 05, 2023 The UCF-based research center was one of 19 nonprofits selected as part of Disney’s ongoing community outreach efforts. SVAD faculty member Matt Dombrowski ’05 ’08MFA co-leads development of the video games that helps the children learn how to use the arms.
Tison Pugh's Game Studies Book Recognized as a Top Teaching Tool
October 03, 2023 Teaching Games and Game Studies, a book co-edited by UCF Pegasus Professor of English Tison Pugh, has received an honorable mention for the 2023 Teaching Literature Book Award.
Orlando Sentinel: Comic comfort food in Theatre UCF’s ‘Chicken & Biscuits’
September 26, 2023 Orlando Sentinel arts writer Matthew J. Palm reviewed Theatre UCF’s production of “Chicken & Biscuits” by Douglas Lyons.
Behind the Scenes with Chris Brown '05
September 21, 2023 As the Executive Director of Orlando Family Stage, Chris Brown ’05 is on a mission to “empower young people to be brave and empathetic by creating quality theatrical experiences.”