The Disney World Attraction That Inspired an Alumnus to Pursue Animation
November 22, 2022 Michael Woodside ’08 says vacations to Walt Disney World in his childhood impacted his choice to make character animation his career.
Director of UCF’s Themed Experience Programs Wins a 2022 TEA Award
November 21, 2022 Peter Weishar received a Peter Chernak Distinguished Service Award from the Themed Entertainment Association, considered to be one of the greatest honors in the themed experience industry.
UCF Becomes Purple Heart University for Honoring Veterans
November 21, 2022 During Wednesday’s veterans salute ceremony, UCF is presented with a purple heart flag to be hung on the flagpole at Memory Mall beneath the American flag on certain days of the year.
UCF Honors Veterans During Story Day
November 21, 2022 Of the several Veterans Month events that took place this November, one took a more personal approach to honor UCF’s veterans.
Making Dreams Into Reality: How Three Character Animation Students Started Their UCF Careers in High School
November 21, 2022 Isabella Moreno, Delaney Kreidler and Casey Mueller first met as highschoolers attending the 2019 Pre-College Animation Intensive held by the UCF Center for Research and Education in Arts, Technology and Entertainment (CREATE). A few years later, all three students were accepted to the university’s competitive character animation program.
Associate Professor Ann Gleig Awarded Fellowship for Research on Buddhism
November 21, 2022 Ann Gleig, associate professor of Religion and Cultural Studies at UCF, has been selected as McGill University’s Numata Visiting Professor for the Fall 2023 term.
Kithaulos: Professor Duo Blends Cultures to Create 'Eclectic' Musical Experience
November 18, 2022 Garcia and Desmet perform during their Faculty Recital on Oct. 14. They combine their individual cultural backgrounds to present a unique concert that opens the doors for the future of the duo.
UCF Philosophy Professor Selected as Scialog Fellow for Molecular Basis of Cognition Research
November 17, 2022 The goal of the research is to transform the understanding of the brain, with broad applications to prevent neurodegenerative disease and develop neuromorphic computing.
School of Visual Arts and Design Hosts Inaugural “Art Knight!” Open House Event
November 14, 2022 The Visual Arts Building will open its doors to the public for community networking, classroom tours, student art showcases, live music and free refreshments to accompany the opening reception for Mimesis: Fall 2022 BFA Exhibition in the UCF Gallery.
CAH Events: Cancellations and Postponements Due to Tropical Storm Nicole
November 08, 2022 The UCF campus will be closed for operations on Wednesday and Thursday due to Tropical Storm Nicole, and Friday for Veterans Day. All public events scheduled for those days will be canceled or rescheduled.
Book Talk with UCF Alumnus Dr. Bob Beatty Brings Inspiration to Students
November 08, 2022 Dr. Bob Beatty, author, public historian and double UCF alumnus sat down with Dr. Scot French, director of public history at UCF, to discuss his new book “Play All Night!: Duane Allman and the Journey to Fillmore East” Thursday, Oct. 27. The book talk consists of Beatty sharing his experiences...
Knights Do That Podcast: Combining Art and Technology
November 07, 2022 Renowned composer and Pegasus Professor Stella Sung shares the importance of integrating science and the arts, as well as her research on using virtual and augmented reality in the classical concert setting.
UCF Students Win Southeast Regional Ethics Bowl
November 07, 2022 On Saturday, Nov. 5, the UCF Ethics Bowl team won the Southeast Regional Ethics Bowl, making this their second regional championship in three years.
The Native American Influence Among Us
November 03, 2022 Artifacts and historical accounts of the Central Florida region point to what has always been most important to native peoples: respect.
Orlando Sentinel: UCF mourns artist Walter Gaudnek, designer Joseph Rusnock
November 02, 2022 Walter Gaudnek was as colorful and bold as the art he created. Theatrical designer Joseph Rusnock was remembered as caring and creative. Both men are being mourned at the University of Central Florida, where they were fixtures for generations of students in artistic fields of study.
Theatre UCF’s As You Like It Explores Society and Identity with Love, Laughter and Music
November 02, 2022 Enter the magical Forest of Arden in Theatre UCF’s production of this Shakespeare comedy ripe with themes of hope, redemption and self-discovery.
Pegasus Professor and Artistic Director Julia Listengarten Recognized with 2022 Luminary Award
November 02, 2022 Julia Listengarten, Pegasus Professor and artistic director of Theatre UCF, was honored with a 2022 Luminary Award for her use of the arts to help society confront difficult questions and promote positive change.
UCF Celebrates Veterans Month with Campus-wide Events
November 01, 2022 November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, and UCF is honoring veterans in our community with on-campus and virtual events throughout the month.
The Therapeutic Benefits of Creating Art
November 01, 2022 Professor Emerita of Philosophy and Humanities Kristin Congdon reports the benefits of creating art.
Remembering Walter Gaudnek, Influential Artist and Longtime UCF Professor
October 28, 2022 A professor in the School of Visual Arts and Design for 50 years before his retirement in 2020, Walter Gaudnek is celebrated for his contributions to UCF and the international art world.