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There’s a UCFApp for That.
Need to access various pieces of software for classes without installing them on your personal laptop? There’s an app for that. At least, there will be soon. A $928,564 project proposal was awarded to the College of Sciences and 4 other colleges and divisions to develop a virtual apps program for the entire student body. […]
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The Fight for Social Justice – Distinguished Speaker This Monday, 3/10
UCF College of Sciences presents “Courting Social Justice: Social & Economic Rights in the Developing World” Distinguished Speaker Dr. Varun Gauri, Senior Economist with the Development Research Group of the World Bank Monday, 3/10/2014 4:30pm-5:30pm College of Sciences Building (CSB), Room 101 To visit website click here. Dr. Gauri will discuss the approach governments in the […]
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The Gold Knight Rises, Rise to LEAD 2014
College of Sciences Alumna, Lauren Berger, ’06 (aka the Intern Queen) will be the Key Note Speaker on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Student Union for Leadership Week 2014: “The Gold Knight Rises, Rise to LEAD 2014”. Leadership Week will take place from February 24th through the 27th in the Student Union and various campus venues. Leadership […]
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Forum to Highlight Central Florida’s Economic Ties with the World
Business leaders and policy experts in the world of global economics will discuss key international markets and trends during a public forum Tuesday, April 9, at the University of Central Florida. The “Central Florida Global Economic Forum 2013: Key Markets and Trends,” organized by the UCF Global Perspectives Office, will take place in the Cape […]
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Global Perspectives Attends Florida International Summit
This is a guest post from Jessica Gagnon, UCF Today. Several UCF Global Perspectives Office staff, interns and fellows learned about “Development, Diplomacy and Defense (D3): Opportunities in Latin American & the Caribbean” at the 2013 Florida International Summit recently. The event was hosted by USF in Tampa and co-sponsored Feb. 28 by the Florida […]
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Devi Rajab to Speak at UCF
Award-winning writer and psychologist Devi Rajab will speak Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the University of Central Florida. Rajab will give a presentation entitled “Indian Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective” at 3 p.m. in the Pegasus Ballroom of the Student Union. The event, organized by a partnership of The Burnett Honors College, the Global Perspectives Office and […]
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‘Can We End Global Poverty?’
International development expert and author Stephen C. Smith asks a debatable question: Can we end global poverty? He posed that question Tuesday to an audience of about 150 at UCF and gave possible answers. The presentation, which was organized by the UCF Global Perspectives Office, is part of a year-long theme examining “The Changing Face […]
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Blood and Soil: Land, Politics and Conflict Prevention
The UCF Global Perspectives office is hosting a presentation by John Prendergast on January 29, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Prendergast is an African international affairs expert, author and humanitarian. His presentation is entitled, “Blood and Soil: Land, Politics and Conflict Prevention.” Prendergast is a human rights activist and best-selling author who has worked for peace […]
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Fellowships available with Global Perspectives Office
Fellowships are offered during the Fall and Spring semesters, with certain fellowships only being offered once a year. While most fellowships are offered exclusively to UCF students, some are also available to students from other Central Florida colleges, such as the Pritchard, Bok and Cousteau fellowships. Each fellowship provides a stipend. Fellowship students are responsible […]
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Global Perspectives sponsors semester of events
Several prominent figures, such as Nobel Peace Prize winner Jody Williams and African human rights activist John Prendergast, will speak at UCF this semester. The presentations are hosted by the UCF Global Perspectives Office, which strives to broaden awareness and understanding on campus and in the community about global issues. Each event connects to the […]
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Global Perspectives brings Ananya Vajpeyi to UCF
The Global Perspectives Office at UCF invited author Ananya Vajpeyi to speak about her book and the political foundations of modern India as part of The Changing Face of Freedom in Today’s Turbulent Times lecture series. The event, which was held on Monday in the Cape Florida Ballroom, was open to both students and faculty. The lecture was also […]
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Global Perspectives meets Gorbachev
Last month, Global Perspectives Director John C. Bersia spent an afternoon with Mikhail Gorbachev, the former president of the Soviet Union. Gorbachev, who speaks all over the world on issues such as the United States and Russia in the 21st century, and global peace, was in Orlando to address a convention. “The chance to meet one of […]
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Journalism students attend AOJ Convention
Students in journalism instructor Manning Pynn’s Critical Writing class were treated to an opportunity to attend the recent Association of Opinion Journalists’ national convention in Orlando. The convention drew 150 editorial writers, critics, columnists and bloggers from around the country to the Rosen Shingle Creek resort for three days of meetings and workshops about state, national and […]
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Human-rights lawyer and author Corban Addison, to speak Nov. 1st
Human-rights lawyer and author Corban Addison will speak about abolishing modern slavery at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, in the Cape Florida Ballroom of the Student Union. The event, organized by the UCF Global Perspectives Office, is part of the 2012-2013 theme of “The Changing Face of Freedom in Today’s Turbulent Times.” The event […]
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Forum on women’s leadership looks at ‘touching the world’
The Global Perspectives Office is pleased to present UCF’s sixth annual forum on Women and Leadership: A Global Perspective. The event encompasses three panelists’ experiences with reaching out to touch the world. The open forum takes place on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 3 p.m. in the Cape Florida Ballroom of the Student Union. Presentations will […]
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UCF Book Festival accepting book submissions
The 4th annual UCF Book Festival/Orlando will be held at the UCF Arena on Saturday, April 13, 2013. The mission of the UCF Book Festival/Orlando is to encourage the appreciation of diverse and quality literature in addition to fostering and sustaining a love of reading. Annually, the festival draws thousands of readers of all ages […]
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The question of caste in modern India
Author and scholar Anupama Rao provided insights Thursday into the caste system’s place in modern India to an audience of about 130. This event was organized by the UCF Global Perspectives Office as a part of the 2012-2013 theme, “The Changing Face of Freedom in Today’s Turbulent Times,” as well as the season’s first public […]
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Event: Anupama Rao to discuss caste, violence and democracy in India at UCF
Indian author and scholar Anupama Rao will speak Thursday, Sept. 13, at the University of Central Florida. Rao will give a presentation entitled “India and the Caste Question” at 3 p.m. in the Pegasus Ballroom of the Student Union. The event, organized by the UCF Global Perspectives Office, is part of the 2012-2013 theme of […]
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Event: Political strategists and former White House aides come to UCF
The UCF Global Perspectives Office is pleased to announce that political strategists and former White House aides, Doug McMarlin and Jason Recher, will speak Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at the University of Central Florida. McMarlin and Recher will give a presentation entitled “In the Face of Crisis: Lessons for Political Leaders” at 3 p.m. in […]
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New UCF program to focus on U.S. and Saudi Arabia
A new University of Central Florida program will seek to advance public awareness and knowledge about the United States-Saudi Arabia relationship, including the two countries’ close connections on issues such as natural resources, security and the economy. UCF is launching the new initiative in partnership with Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, a private university in […]
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John Bersia urges action to help curb slave trade
After spending their careers serving in far-flung places around the globe, a group of Foreign Service retirees visited Flagler County last week. The Foreign Service Retirees Association of Florida met for lunch at the Hilton Garden Inn to renew old friendships and to hear about what is going on in the world. John C. Bersia, […]
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Video: Computers inplanted in humans may be the next big thing
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist John Bersia explores the current international issues with world-renowned newsmakers, authors, scholars and experts to create an awareness and understanding of the global community. Technology and innovation expert Ayesha Khanna thinks computers inplanted in humans may be the next big thing.
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Event: Global Perspectives Office Director to speak at luncheon
The Foreign Service Retirees Association of Florida will hold a luncheon May 18 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 55 Town Center Blvd., Palm Coast. Social time begins at 11:15 a.m. with lunch served at noon. The luncheon is open to all members and anyone who served as a U.S. government representative overseas. John C. Bersia, […]
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Florida International Summit
The Florida International Summit, sponsored by the UCF Political Science Department, the UCF Global Perspectives Office and the UCF Nicholson School of Communication, was held last month. The event, titled “Technology, Society and Innovation in an Era of Globalization” was a success with national and international guest speakers. Specialists in technology, innovation and globalization spoke Thursday at the […]
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EVENT: Guest speaker courtesy of the UCF Political Science Department
Amitabh Pal, the author of “Islam Means Peace: Understanding the Muslim Principle of Nonviolence Today,” will make a presentation on the same subject Thursday, Feb. 23, at the University of Central Florida. Pal, who is also the managing editor of The Progressive, will speak at 3 p.m. in the Garden Key Room of the Student […]
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Science Scholarships Available: Apply by 3/30/12
The College of Sciences launched a new web site for students interested in scholarships. Donors interested in creating a scholarship can also inquire about opportunities to give through the site. http://scholarships.cos.ucf.edu has been designed to make the entire scholarship application process (information, award amount, criteria, and application form) online and paperless. The deadline is MARCH […]
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Students: Submit your graduate research forum proposals
Graduate Research Forum Proposals are now being accepted. UCF’s Ninth Annual Graduate Research Forum is scheduled for Tuesday, April 3, 2012. The Forum is an opportunity for students to showcase their research and creative projects while receiving valuable feedback. A cash award of $500 is given for best poster in each category and all participants […]
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Students: UCF has scholarships for you
Each year the UCF Alumni Association awards more than $40,000 in scholarships to UCF students demonstrating strong academic ability and significant extracurricular and community involvement. The UCF Alumni Association is pleased to again offer more than a dozen scholarship opportunities. UCF students are encouraged to apply for as many scholarships for which they are eligible. […]
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EVENT: Author, commentator to speak at UCF
Author and radio commentator Rachel Louise Snyder will speak Thursday, January 19, 2012, at the University of Central Florida. In addition to the Global Perspectives Office, sponsors and partners include the UCF Nicholson School of Communication, the UCF Political Science Department, the UCF International Services Center and the Global Connections Foundation. Snyder will give a presentation […]
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Political Science Dept. launches program focused on challenges facing small countries
Issues that have particular consequences for small countries, including those in the Caribbean, will be the focus of a new program at the University of Central Florida. The Isle of Man Small Countries Program aims to develop greater awareness about small countries; encourage the exchange of information about their security, political, economic, social and environmental […]