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Terrorism: Rhetoric of the government
The second lecture, in a series of four, from Dr. Jonathan Matusitz is scheduled for Thursday, November 29 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in HEC 103. Dr. Jonathan Matusitz is currently an associate professor in the Nicholson School of Communication at the University of Central Florida (UCF). He studies globalization, culture, terrorism and health […]
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Event submissions needed for UCF Black History Month
Several students , faculty and staff of the UCF Black History Month Planning Committee have been meeting for the past several months to collaborate on the campus-wide Black History Month Celebration in February 2013. The committee has planned various events and activities to recognize the significant accomplishments and rich history of black Americans during the […]
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CNN: Science degrees prepare you for some of the best jobs in America
Coming in at number four on CNN Money’s Best Jobs in America story is the Clinical Research Associate. The special report from CNN lists 100 of the best jobs and the ways to get them. Below is the information from the article, mentioning sociology and psychology degrees as a specific way to start a career toward […]
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Biology professor publishes new book
UCF Biology Professor Reed Noss published his new book, “Forgotten Grasslands of the South,” which you can purchase here. Forgotten Grasslands of the South is a literary and scientific case study of some of the biologically richest and most endangered ecosystems in North America. Eminent ecologist Reed Noss tells the story of how southern grasslands arose […]
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Lead-free bullets could give criminals an advantage
Ammunition manufacturers are in the process of removing lead from their bullets–a new development that experts say could threaten law enforcement’s ability to arrest and convict criminals. “This is a potential game changer,” predicts Michael Knox, a seasoned crime scene investigator. Knox said he believes the absence of “lead” from bullets and “lead residue” from crime […]
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Math professors wins collaboration grant
UCF Math Professor Dr. Dorin Dutkay was awarded a 2012 Collaboration Grant in Mathematics from the Simons Foundation. SF grants go to mathematicians to support collaboration and travel. Dr. Dutkay’s research interests include functional and harmonic analysis of wavelets and frames, operator algebras, fractals and discrete dynamical systems, harmonic analysis. The Simons Foundation Division for Mathematics […]
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Event: Cross-discipline Mathematica seminar
Troy Schaudt, of Wolfram Research, will be at UCF to give a Mathematica technical talk on Wednesday, November 7. No matter if your specialty is in a STEM, business and economics, or liberal arts field, you won’t want to miss this discussion about the latest advances in Mathematica and their impact on your teaching and workflow. “Mathematica […]
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How you can help Hurricane Sandy victims
Although we here at UCF are fortunate to not have been impacted directly by Hurricane Sandy, many of our family and friends were. If your are looking for a way to help those affected by the storm and in need of support, we are re-posting a list put together by the UCF Office of Student […]
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Professors win Learning Innovations Awards
Congratulations Drs. Hamann, Pollock, and Wilson. Professors Kerstin Hamann, Philip H. Pollock, and Bruce Wilson received the Learning Innovations in Information and Technology Award from the Information Technology and Politics Section of the American Political Science Association for 2012. The award, presented annually, was in recognition of their paper, “Spill-over Effects in Online Discussions: Assessing […]
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Curiosity success boosts Florida’s Space Coast
The Curiosity rover’s Mars landing is a big success for NASA a little more than a year after the end of the shuttle program. The landing could herald a new focus for Florida’s Space Coast, on research and exploration rather than what essentially was a taxi service shuttling astronauts to the International Space Station in […]
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Looking to learn outside the classroom? SPJ might be for you.
The UCF chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is a club on campus dedicated to training and mentoring future media professionals including reporters, writers, editors, columnists, bloggers, photographers, online producers, social media specialists and any other job title you could find on the masthead of a media company. At their first meeting this semester, […]
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2013 International Crisis & Risk Communication Conference calling for presentations
The 2013 International Crisis & Risk Communication Conference is calling for presentations in the area of crisis and risk communication, especially those related to the 2013 theme: Rethinking Media. The review committee welcomes submissions including: case studies, original research, lessons learned/best practices, experiential reports, or normative recommendations. The conference encourages submissions reflecting interdisciplinary approaches in […]
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Dignified restraint in face of victory
This is a guest post from Political Science Professor David Houghton. It is one of the most remarkable stories in the CIA’s history, and a long untold story of the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. The new movie Argo tells a tale that has long been known to Iran hostage-crisis specialists as the “Canadian Caper,” but about which the […]
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NSC instructor receives Golden Service Learning Partner Award
NSC Instructor Steve Neel’s COM 1000 course, Introduction to Communication, is designated as a service-learning course. As a part of their Service Learning Project, students in the COM 1000 class delivered Junior Achievement (JA) lessons to students at the elementary school level. Junior Achievement is the world’s largest non-profit economic education organization and has been operating in […]
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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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UCF joins statewide institute focused on climate change
Interest in climate change and sea level rise has grown considerably in the past decade. Floridians need reliable scientific information about potential changes so that they can make decisions and policies that are economically beneficial and environmentally sound. This is particularly important given the wide range of opinions and, often conflicting, interpretations of available evidence […]
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Nicholson School of Communication hosts high school journalism workshop
Approximately 120 high school journalism students from 16 Central Florida schools converged on the Nicholson School of Communication (NSC) on Saturday, Oct. 27, for the annual Florida Scholastic Press Association (FSPA) Fall Workshop. This is the ninth year the Nicholson School has played host to the workshop, which featured sessions on writing, interviewing, photography, page […]
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Florida is purple when it comes to politics
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Dr. Terri Fine explains what the popular “Only in Florida” means when discussing politics to the TODAY Show. Terri Fine is a professor of Political Science and a senior research fellow at UCF’s Lou Frey Institute of Politics and Government. Fine teaches courses […]
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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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Heather Keroes earns accreditation in public relations
UCF Communication Alumni Heather Keroes has joined the ranks of public relations practitioners who have achieved one of the highest credentials of the profession, the professional distinction of being “Accredited in Public Relations” or APR. Keroes, a communications strategist at Curley & Pynn, recently completed the APR program, which tested her knowledge of communications theory […]
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Natural History: The ground upon which conservation rests
Dr. Reed Noss, University of Central Florida professor, and one of the world’s top conservation biologists believes that the root of what is wrong with conservation biology today is the fading of natural history. Reed Noss is Provost’s Distinguished Research Professor at the University of Central Florida and President of the Florida Institute for Conservation […]
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New faces within the NSC faculty
In fall 2012, we welcome two new members of NSC faculty. Bridget Rubenking Dr. Bridget Rubenking is joining NSC in August 2012, after completing her Ph.D. at Indiana University. She holds an M.A. from Cleveland State University and B.A. from Kent State University. Her research interests focus on emotional and cognitive processing of mediated content, […]
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Internships available in Washington
Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies, Capital Semester combines substantive journalism and communications internships , courses for academic credit, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by top policy experts and journalists. This fast-paced, fifteen-week residential program provides undergraduate students from around the world with opportunities to gain the edge in today’s competitive […]
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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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Teresa Dorman promoted to Associate Dean in the College of Sciences
College of Sciences Assistant Dean Teresa Dorman has been promoted to Associate Dean. “In addition to overseeing graduate studies, dean’s office assessment, and database management support, Dr. Dorman has assumed responsibility for undergraduates studies, student advising, class scheduling, and enrollment management,” Michael D. Johnson, College of Sciences Dean said in an email to staff. “The College is […]
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Reagan’s record on Iranian hostage crisis
During a March 6, 2012, video address to a conference of the American-Israel Public Affairs Committee, Mitt Romney seized the tough foreign policy mantle of President Ronald Reagan. “I believe the right course is what Ronald Reagan called peace through strength,” Romney told the pro-Israel group. “There’s a reason why the Iranians released the hostages on the […]
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Alumni joins American Red Cross Mid-Florida Region board of directors
UCF Alumni Dan Ward, APR, vice president/partner of Curley & Pynn, has joined the American Red Cross Mid-Florida Region board of directors. He also serves on the executive committee as chair of the Community Visibility and Partnership Committee. The committee’s responsibilities include raising visibility for the American Red Cross as a local organization, establishing CEO […]
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Moving forward – all eyes are on the future
A note from Robert C. Chandler, Ph.D., Director of the Nicholson School of Communication The programs of the Nicholson School of Communication (NSC) are undergoing a State of Florida mandated review this academic year. A period of self-study and analysis has been underway for the past six months and a large amount of data is being […]
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Biologists’ book explains rising sea levels to young readers
Ocean levels have been rising for the past century, scientists say, creating a situation that could negatively affect many coastal animals and plants. To explain the concerns to adolescents, University of Central Florida biologist Linda Walters and Sydney Katz, one of her former students, have written a new book called “Rising Tides, A Guide to […]
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Sociology Colloquium on Nov. 14
Please join the College of Sciences for the Sociology Colloquium on November 14 at 12 p.m. Click on the flyer below for a larger size.