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Alumna Publishes Global Volunteering Book
From a young age, Shannon O’Donnell knew that the traditional path of school, work and retirement wasn’t for her. O’Donnell was living in Los Angeles after graduating with a degree in advertising/public relations from the University of Central Florida in 2006 when her sense of adventure and passion for helping others inspired her to take […]
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Alumna Pulls From UCF Experiences When Helping Students
Haydee M. Cuevas, ’97 and ’04, is a life-long fan of the University of Central Florida. She came to UCF as an undergraduate student, served as a researcher and graduate student, and returns to campus often as an alumna, educator and professional. “UCF has been the perfect setting for me to grow both personally and […]
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Attitudes and Values of the Upper Class
The Department of Sociology is pleased to present: A Conversation with Eve Pell, “Learning to be Entitled: Attitudes and Values of the Upper Class”. The event is free and open to the public. It will be held in the Key West Room 218D of the student union on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In the […]
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Asteroid Encounter at UCF
An asteroid, the size of half a city block, will buzz Earth’s surface on Feb. 15, squeezing by communication satellites orbiting the planet. The University of Central Florida will host a free 1 p.m. viewing party for the public to watch this event via feeds from telescopes in Spain, where it will be nighttime. UCF’s Humberto […]
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Professor Named Editor for ‘Foreign Policy Analysis’
The UCF Political Science department is proud to announce that Dr. David Houghton has been invited to serve as a member of the new Editorial Board for the journal ‘Foreign Policy Analysis’ by its editor, A. Cooper Drury of the University of Missouri. Dr. Houghton regularly reviews several manuscripts a year for the journal. ‘Foreign […]
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Graduate Research Forum abstracts due
The Tenth Annual Graduate Research Forum, a part of Student Research Week, is open for submissions! The College of Graduate Studies and the Graduate Student Association invite UCF graduate students to submit your proposals now. Scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in the Student Union, the Graduate Research Forum is an excellent opportunity for you to […]
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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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Arboretum seeks volunteers for spring projects
For students interested in giving back to the environment or learning more about the region’s natural ecosystems, the UCF Arboretum is offering several volunteer opportunities the semester. Established in 1983, the 72-acre Arboretum is home to a variety of plant and animal life. “Volunteers can meet new people, achieve their New Year’s resolution to be […]
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BP’s chief scientist kicks off physics conference
BP’s Chief Scientist, Ellen D. Williams, visited UCF January 18 to kick off the three day Southeast Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics. SCUWP was one of six conferences being held all across the country that weekend. Although this is the third annual SCUWP, this is the first time one of the conferences has been held in […]
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Alum Represents UCF in the 2012 Arthritis Foundation California Coast Classic Bike Tour
Randy Evans,’75, participated in the 2012 Arthritis Foundation California Coast Classic Bike Tour where he represented UCF on college jersey day. The 12th annual California Coast Classic Bike Tour is hosted by the Arthritis Foundation and is intended to help support the search for a cure for the disabling disease. The bike tour, which is about […]
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Alumni Marry in Largo, Fla.
Jessica Battaglia, ‘09, and her husband, Anthony, ‘10, were married on June 9, 2012 in Largo, Fla. While attending UCF, Jessica and Anthony were both very involved. Anthony was a recipient of the Order of Pegasus. He was also a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon, the President’s Leadership Council, SGA, Order of Omega, Pi Sigma […]
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College of Sciences’ Alumni Welcome Their Baby Knights
Congratulations to all of our College of Sciences’ alumni who welcomed new additions to their Knight families! Kelley Cannon, ’02, and her husband, John, ’02, welcomed their baby girl, Isla, in November 2012. Melissa Leitzell, ’98, and her husband, Scott,’99, welcomed their second child, Ben. Ian Philips, ’03, and his wife, Marjorie, ’03, welcomed their […]
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Military Knights
Congratulations to our hard working Knights who have recently graduated from recruit training! Steven L. Grantham, ’10, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, S.C. For 13 weeks Grantham stayed committed during some of the most demanding entry-level military training in order […]
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Career Knights
Congratulations to all of our Knights on their new jobs. We wish you the best of luck as you advance in your career. Jason Holic, ‘08, has recently accepted a new job as Manager of Digital Marketing for Universal Orlando. In this new position he will be responsible for developing the digital campaign strategy and […]
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NSC alumna working for Small Ad Agency of the Year
Nicholson School of Communication Graduate Jessica Giselle, ’05, was recently promoted to Senior Account Executive at Tattoo Projects. Tattoo Projects, a Charlotte based advertising agency, was recently named Small Ad Agency of the Year by Advertising Age magazine.
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Space: A final frontier
This is a guest post from the Nicholson School of Communication Director Robert C. Chandler. UCF has a space challenge. This is not a challenge presented by “Sputnik” to which rockets can resolve. While there is plenty of empty spaces around our campus – buildings, classrooms, offices and administrative “space” is in serious short supply. In […]
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Students wins $5,000 scholarship in tweeting competition
UCF journalism major Samantha Lena Rosenthal is one of five recipients of a national $5,000 scholarship from the prestigious First Amendment Center as part of its recent “Free to Tweet” competition. During a 15-day online celebration of First Amendment rights, high school and college students nationwide can win one of five $5,000 scholarships through the “Free to […]
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Gender, Religiosity, Spirituality, and Attitudes Toward Homosexuality
UCF Alumna Mandi Barringer’s paper “Gender, Religiosity, Spirituality, and Attitudes Toward Homosexuality” was accepted for publication in Sociological Spectrum. Sociological Spectrum is the official journal of the Mid-South Sociological Association. It is a refereed interdisciplinary social science journal that publishes theoretical, methodological, quantitative and qualitative substantive research, and applied research articles in the areas of sociology, social psychology, anthropology, […]
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NASA executive, UCF grad named FSI Director
A veteran NASA executive, most recently director of the John H. Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, has been named director of the University of Central Florida’s Florida Space Institute. Ramon “Ray” Lugo III, ’79, is taking over as the space institute begins a new era of positioning Florida and the nation to be leaders in […]
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What can you do with a psychology degree?
What can you do with a psychology degree? The UCF Career Services Office is organizing an event to help current psychology students and alumni learn about their options post-graduation. The official flyer is below, click on it for a larger version.
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Alumnus named CEO of LCPS Management
D. Bruce Jones, ’95, has been named Chief Executive Officer of LCPS Management, Inc., a company that owns and manages two premier continuing care retirement communities: Vicar’s Landing in Ponte Vedra Beach and Glenmoor in St. Augustine, FL. From their website, “Under the auspices of Life Care Pastoral Services, Inc., LCPS Management, Inc. supports the […]
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Biology alumna making an impact around the world
UCF alumna Sarah Kureshi, ’01, can be described in many words. Doctor. Wife. Muslim. American. Runner. Professor. Activist. Woman. Boundary-breaker. But her favorite word is student. “I learned how to be a lifelong student at UCF,” Kureshi said. “When I came to UCF, I had such amazing professors, and within the honors college I took […]
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A woman’s richest ornament: Hairstyles and hair products in Roman Egypt
UCF Anthropology Assistant Professor Dr. Lana Williams is presenting “A woman’s richest ornament: Hairstyles and hair products in Roman Egypt” on Feb. 8 as part of the “In the Dirt” Lecture Series. Williams is a bioarchaeologist specializing in the analysis of human health and diet through material and tissue analysis, human osteology and mortuary archaeology. She have […]
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Flu shot benefits more than you
This is a guest post from UCF Forum columnist Heather Waymouth, a University of Central Florida senior majoring in advertising/public relations and English writing, she can be reached at hwaymouth@knights.ucf.edu. I have never been more baffled by my fellow students than I have in the past few weeks. When asking my friends a simple question – “Are […]
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Connecting U.S. Supreme Court originalism to rightwing, conservative extremism in American politics
UCF sociology doctoral student Donna King recently published “The War on Women’s Fundamental Rights: Connecting U.S. Supreme Court Originalism to Rightwing, Conservative Extremism in American Politics” in the Yeshiva University Cardozo Journal of Law & Gender. Here is an excerpt from the introduction: “[The Fourteenth] Amendment, first proposed in 1866 and declared ratified in 1868, plays a monumental […]
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American Sociological Association hires UCF alumna
Jaime Hecht, ’11, has been hired by the American Sociological Association to serve as Program Coordinator for their Academic and Professional Affairs Program. As the national organization for sociologists, the American Sociological Association, through its Executive Office, is well positioned to provide a unique set of services to its members and to promote the vitality, […]
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Unthinkable and Tragic: The psychology of weapons taboos
Assistant Professor Tom Dolan’s article, “Unthinkable and Tragic: The Psychology of Weapons Taboos” has been published in a highly-ranked journal in the field of international relations, International Organization. In the article, Dr. Dolan examines arguments that psychological resistance to using morally problematic weapons like nuclear bombs or poison gas prevents leaders from using them. He […]
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Psychology at UCF is now on Facebook
The UCF Psychology department has started accounts on Twitter and Facebook to keep students, professors and alumni aware and engaged with upcoming events, news and department changes. Follow UCF Psychology on Twitter here. Like UCF Psychology on Facebook here.
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UCF, Cornell, partner to promote women in physics with first conference in Florida
The University of Central Florida joins Cornell University, the California Institute of Technology and three other institutions to host the Women in Physics Conference at UCF beginning Friday, Jan. 18, in the Pegasus Ballroom of the Student Union. The three-day event will feature a diverse array of female speakers including Ellen Williams, chief scientist at […]
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Richard Tucker gerontology research awards
The Office of Interdisciplinary Studies and the Office of Undergraduate Studies are pleased to announce the Richard Tucker Gerontology Research Awards Program for the Academic Year 2013-14. Professor Emeritus Richard Tucker joined UCF in 1972 from Emory University where he completed his Ph.D. His general interests are in Developmental psychology particularly as related to aging issues. He […]