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NASA’s path to the future is ‘clear,’ panel says
NASA has a “clear path” to the future and times will be good again one day at Kennedy Space Center — even though the 30-year space shuttle program ends in July and the agency has not yet revealed the next big thing in manned space flight. That was the unanimous opinion of a panel that […]
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Event: From Resume to CV
How does a CV differ from a resume? Techniques to target academic and professional positions will be discussed at this work shop. Discover the components and formats to create a document that effectively communicates your professional background. The event will be held on Thursday, June, 2 at 3:00 pm–4:00 pm. Location: Room: 115, Career Services Experiential Learning, Building 140 […]
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Speaker brings stalking awareness to UCF
Contrary to popular belief, you’re more likely to be stalked by someone you know or used to be romantically involved with than by a crazed, psychopathic stranger, according to a leading expert on the subject of stalking. William R. Cupach, a renowned author and researcher on stalking, spoke April 12 to about 200 students and […]
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Retirement reception for former anthropology professor
The Women’s Research Center and the Office of Research & Commercialization invite you to a retirement reception in honor of Dr. Leslie Sue Lieberman. Dr. Lieberman came to UCF in 2001 as a professor of anthropology and she is the founding director of UCF’s Women’s Research Center. For the last decade, the Women’s Research Center […]
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International Crisis & Risk Communication Conference
The Nicholson School of Communication at the University of Central Florida will host the 2011 International Crisis & Risk Communication Conference. The conference “New Trends and Technology Impacts in Crisis Communication in the 21st Century,” is scheduled to take place in the UCF Student Union on Tuesday, May 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. […]
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Prepare for life after graduation
Are you a senior and still not sure how to write a resume? Do you think getting a root canal sounds more appealing than going to a job interview? Have you always meant to come into Career Services but never was able to fit the time into your busy schedule? If you find yourself stressed out about […]
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Physicist Garrett Lisi comes to UCF April 14
Physicist Garrett Lisi will be presenting “A Geometric Theory of Everything” at UCF on Thursday, April 14 at 5:30 p.m. in Engineering Bldg 2, Room 102. In this talk, rich in graphics, Garrett Lisi will describe the fundamental geometry of our universe and some new ideas about unification. Everything in our universe is composed of elementary particle […]
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Land your dream job at COMM day, April 8
Students from the Nicholson School of Communication are invited to network with industry professionals and connect with faculty and alumni at the school’s COMM day, which will provide students with tips to improve their job search skills. Events will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 8, at the FAIRWINDS Alumni Center. The […]
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Monday: Political symposium on US-China relations
Officials from the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., and other leading experts will gather Monday, April 4, at the University of Central Florida to discuss how the two countries can work together to overcome those challenges. “U.S. and China: What Does the Future Hold?” is the spring Lou Frey Institute of Politics and Government symposium. […]
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William Cupach visits in April
Scholar to Shed Light on the Dark Side of Relationships William R. Cupach, Ph.D., an internationally recognized communication research scholar, will give a presentation on “The Dark Side of Interpersonal Attraction: Obsessive Relational Intrusion and Stalking” at the University of Central Florida. The presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, in room 125 […]
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UCF town hall on March 31
The University of Central Florida is hosting a town hall meeting on Thursday, March 31, about NASA’s planetary missions in the next decade. The public meeting is sponsored by the National Research Council, which just completed the Decadal Survey 2013-2022 for NASA and the National Science Foundation. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in […]
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Strategies for Long-term Research Planning
The “Strategies for Long-term Research Planning” workshop on Monday, April 11, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. will be a great opportunity to hear from experts as they provide an in-depth discussion on topics that will enhance the process for developing a competitive proposal, as well as provide faculty with tools for developing research […]
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Technology in Health Care Event
Regional representatives will discuss the impact of technology in health care at the seventh-annual State of Health Care in Central Florida Symposium at the University of Central Florida. The public is invited to attend the symposium at the FAIRWINDS Alumni Center, across the street from the UCF Arena, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, March […]
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Physics hosts space conference
The Physics Department, in partnership with UCF, is sponsoring the 2011 Next-Generation Suborbital Researchers Conference from Feb. 28 to March 2. About 400 scientists, engineers, and educators from around the world will be listening to leaders of commercial and public institutions talk about a new generation of space vehicles capable of economically delivering payloads, experiments […]
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Debate team back, ceremony celebrating UCF’s first team Friday
Four decades ago, when the University of Central Florida was known as Florida Technological University, the school was nationally known in the world of debate, competing against the likes of Harvard and Northwestern. After years of inactivity, UCF Debate is back, thanks to Nicholson School of Communication Instructor Sydne Kasle. Kasle began restoring the program […]
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You could win $30,000 this semester
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the College of Business Administration directed by Dr. Cameron Ford is hosting business competitions in the spring semester with rewards worth over $30,000. The competition is open to all UCF students. The CEI will offer free coaching sessions and online help to participants. The competitions include the UCF Joust: […]
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Students picked for Dow Jones News Fund internship
Four University of Central Florida journalism students will intern for one of the nation’s most prestigious media groups this summer. Michelle Dendy, Chelsy Tracz, Jessica Gillespie and Justin Sanak, who are also members of UCF’s Society of Professional Journalists chapter, were selected for the Dow Jones News Fund Summer Internship programs. Dendy will work on […]
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Last open house of the semester at Robinson Observatory
The last open house of the semester at the Robinson Observatory is December 1 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The observatory is free and open to the public. During the open house there are several 8-inch telescopes set up for viewing with an eyepiece in addition to a 20-inch telescope for deep sky observation. All […]
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UCF live from South Africa
Through a partnership between UCF and Cobham, Phil Peters is directing the Fall 2010 Expedition to South Africa. From November 15th to December 9th, Interactive Expeditions will be on the road from Johannesburg to Cape Town and webcasting live on location twice a week. Join them as they explore contemporary African culture, art, music, and […]
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COS USPS/A&P Staff & Service Recognition
The College of Sciences celebrated its employees Monday morning during the USPS/A&P staff and service recognition ceremony and breakfast. Dean Peter Panousis gave a welcome address then handed out service awards for employees that have been with the college for five, 10, 15 and 20 years. Ten service awards were handed out. Dean Panousis also […]
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UCF biologist on National Geographic Channel
Monster electric eels more than six feet long are the stars of this week’s episode of “Dangerous Encounters,” a documentary series on the National Geographic Channel. University of Central Florida biologist Will Crampton, an internationally recognized expert in electric eels and other electric fishes, co-stars in an episode full of excitement. Crampton offers his expertise […]
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Investigative journalist visits UCF
The efforts of one investigative journalist have helped put four Klansmen behind bars for killings committed during the civil rights era.
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Women to speak on leadership Tues. Oct. 11
The Political Science Department in partnership with the UCF Global Perspectives Office is bringing to women in international leadership positions UCF to speak on Tuesday, October 5, 2010. The guests will discuss cross-cultural challenges during a forum in the Pegasus Ballroom of the Student Union from 3 to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Presentations […]
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New York Times columnist, Anand Giridharadas, to speak Tues. Oct. 5
The UCF Nicholson School of Communication in partnership with the UCF Global Perspectives Office is bringing Anand Giridharadas, columnist for The New York Times to UCF to speak on Tuesday, October 5, 2010. Giridharadas will give a presentation titled “The Rise of India and What It Means for the World” at 3 p.m. in the Key […]
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A review in photos: UCF Open House 2010
The College of Sciences welcomed students, staff and guests to the College Open House on Sepetember 11, 2010 with presentations from Dr. Linda Walters and Dr. Mark Johnson.