UCF Sociology develops study abroad program

As a supplement to its Sociology curriculum, the College of Sciences has developed a study abroad program for undergraduate students interested in Global Family Trends at UCF.  The aim of this course is to explore the diversity of the world’s families by analyzing different family structures, processes and historical, social and environmental contexts.   The scope […]

UCF alumna now VP of Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission

Nicholson School of Communication Alumna Jennifer Wakefield, ’07, has been promoted to Vice President, Marketing and Communications, of the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission. She has 12 years of marketing and communications experience, her master’s degree in communications from the University of Central Florida and her Accreditation of Public Relations. She has also served as […]

NSF awards UCF $1.8 million to recruit freshmen into STEM majors

The National Science Foundation is investing $1.8 million in a University of Central Florida researcher’s project to recruit students into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs by incorporating career planning as soon as they begin classes at the university. The project is banking on the notion that there are many future scientists and engineers […]

“From the Trenches”: Faculty parents share experiences of parenting in academia

Lecture: A National Space Society Perspective on our future in space

The Florida Space Institute is hosting a Distinguished Lecture Series on Tuesday, Oct. 30, with a presentation by Lt. Col. Paul E. Damphousse, Ret. USMC, who will speak on “Ad Astra: A National Space Society Perspective on our Future in Space.” Damphousse currently serves as the executive director of the National Space Society (NSS) headquartered […]

Art show featuring UCF students, faculty, staff and alumni work

The University of Central Florida is pleased to announce the first annual juried art exhibition for students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The theme for this year’s exhibition is: Embracing and Celebrating Differences. Selected artwork will be on display at Counseling and Psychological Services from January 2013 – November 2013, with an opening reception and announcement […]

Join us for the U Can Finish run

UCF hosts one of the largest fitness events on campus, the U Can Finish 5 Miler & 2 Mile presented by Florida Hospital. Proceeds benefit the 4Ever Knights Student Alumni Association. Join nearly 2,300 UCF alumni, students, faculty, staff and community members for a run or walk around UCF’s beautiful campus. The runs start at UCF Memory […]

The role Florida plays in politics

Terri Susan Fine, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science, explains in The Hill’s Congress Blog why Florida continues to be an important state for presidential elections long after the fateful 2000 presidential election put Florida in the national and world crosshairs. Regular contributors to The Hill include Members of Congress and other elected officials, national party […]

UCF hosts conference on Molecule-based Magnets

UCF is excited to announce the 13th International Conference on Molecule-based Magnets (ICMM-2012) in Orlando (Rosen Centre hotel), October 7-11. Organized by UCF and co-chaired by Enrique del Barco, faculty member of the Physics department, the ICMM has become the premiere international forum for scientists and junior researchers to present and discuss the most exciting […]

Romney team tries hanging a Jimmy Carter label on Obama

By Scott Shane from The New York Times A president struggling simultaneously to cope with anti-American tumult in the Middle East and fix stubborn economic trouble at home: Is President Obama replaying the one-term presidency of Jimmy Carter? Mr. Obama began his presidency by reaching out to Iran and gave a tempered response when the pro-democracy Green Movement […]

Event: Teaching conservation to children

Join us for an informal discussion with UCF Sociology Professor Penelope Canan, Ph.D., on the importance of teaching conservation to children. She will speak about the benefits of learning about the environment at a young age. The event will be held at the Orange County Regional History Center, which is located at 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32801. […]

Dinner date with a scientist

Imagine enjoying dinner and participating in a lively discussion with cutting-edge scientists about the ways lasers and nanoprobes are used in medical treatment, the impact of runoff water on the marine ecology, asteroids and their connection to the planet’s building blocks or the latest discoveries from a Mayan dig in Belize. It happens the first […]

Event: America Ferrera comes to UCF

Join the Multicultural Student Center as we host this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month keynote speaker, America Ferrera. America Ferrera is an American actress and producer. She is best known for her Emmy Award-winning portrayal of “Betty Suarez” on the ABC hit comedy Ugly Betty, but Ferrera is also a devoted humanitarian. In 2010, Ferrera was awarded the […]

Event: “In the Dirt” lecture series

Join the Florida Public Archaeology Network and the Florida Historical Society for its first fall presentation, which is part of the “In the Dirt” Lecture Series. It starts tonight at 7 p.m. and guests are invited to come and learn about early human habitation on the Bahamas with Dr. Peter Sinelli. Dr. Sinelli is an instructor of anthropology […]

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 […]

Endowments can transform lives

By William F. Merck II, Vice President for administration and finance and chief financial officer for the University of Central Florida. Only the truly wealthy can create an endowment. Or, at least that is what I thought. However, the reality is that many of us have an opportunity to make a difference through an endowment. […]

New turtle tracking technique may aid efforts to save loggerheads

The old adage “you are what you eat” is helping scientists better understand the threatened loggerhead turtle, which is the primary nester on Central Florida’s beaches. A study published today in the journal PLOS ONE describes how scientists at the University of Central Florida used a technique that links chemical signatures of the turtles’ diets […]

Restored state funding vital to UCF’s future

By Tony Waldrop, UCF Provost and Executive Vice President Thanks to all our dedicated staff and faculty members, our students will enjoy countless opportunities this year to make significant contributions in the classroom, in research labs and studios, in our community – and maybe even in another galaxy. This summer, graduate students Kevin Stevenson and […]

TV news anchor Bob Opsahl visits UCF’s Nicholson School

WFTV Channel 9 news anchor Bob Opsahl returned to his alma mater on Sept. 17 to share his insights and experiences from nearly 35 years of covering the news in Central Florida. Opsahl, a 1976 UCF Radio and Television graduate and a 2001 inductee into the Nicholson School Hall of Fame, spoke to journalism instructor […]

President Clinton talks UCF to Jon Stewart

Former President Bill Clinton praised the University of Central Florida and the Central Florida region for “getting it right” when it comes to economic recovery.  During an appearance on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart on Sept. 20, Clinton talked about the need for public, private and nonprofit groups to work together to create hubs […]

For Students: Attend conference on political climate and foreign policy

SCUSA is a prestigious undergraduate conference which hosts student delegates and cadets from around the world to discuss the current political climate, debate national political strategy, and propose foreign policy plans for the future. Previous key note speakers include Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, Dr. Leslie Gelb, Admiral James Stavridis, and Dr. Rajiv Shah.  This year’s conference […]

Learn about careers in international relations

Careers in International Relations: An Advising Workshop Wednesday 26 September 4:00-5:00 PM ED 174A Presented by the UCF Political Science Department Learn about: • International relations career paths • Schedule Planning • Study abroad decision-making • Internships and Career Development • Undergraduate Research Opportunities • Graduate School • Scholarships and Fellowships Faculty and staff will be […]

COS goes green with 2012 Open House

The College of Sciences welcomed students, families, faculty, staff and members of the public to their fifth annual Open House Saturday, September 15. In an effort to improve the environment, the College of Sciences made the tradition a green event this year. Guests and volunteers had the opportunity to plant mangrove plants and build oyster mats […]

Event: The foundations of bio-intensive gardening

Join UCF Arboretum expert staff on Friday October 14th at 12pm as they walk participants through the foundations of bio-intensive gardening. Attendees will get their hands dirty in the community garden and learn how to grown their own food in the most sustainable way possible! RSVP to alex.stringfellow@ucf.edu as space is limited. For more information […]

Communication graduate earns “Woman of the Year” award

UCF Organizational Communication graduate Cindy (Giampietro) Dalecki was recently named the “Woman of the Year” by the Volusia/Flagler United Way. Dalecki was also awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award, which included a letter from President Obama. You can read more about Dalecki’s work and how it helped earned these awards by clicking here.

Successful Women Seminar Series fall event tackles the life of a professor

The UCF Women’s Research Center invites you to the third presentation in our “Successful Women Seminar Series” with Dr. M.C. Santana, Associate Professor, Digital Media and Director of Women’s Studies. As a college Professor and mother, Dr. M. C. Santana finds time to volunteer and participate in community outreach programs all around Central Florida.  “I […]

Join us for a discussion about the Temple of Isis

The temple has long been one of the most famous sites in the city, but how much do we really know of this site, and how was it used? Dr. Swetnam-Burland presents an overview of the sanctuary we think we know, and an altogether different view, focusing on the inscriptions and elaborate decorations and painting […]

President Hitt’s state of the university address

UCF President John Hitt invites the university community to join him on Tuesday, September 25, at 3 p.m. in the Pegasus Ballroom of the Student Union for his annual State of the University Address.  President Hitt will discuss opportunities and challenges at UCF along with his vision for the university’s future. His address will be […]

College of Sciences hosts ecological open house

Students and parents fought the rain and teamed up with UCF Saturday in an effort to go green during the fifth annual College of Sciences open house. The College of Sciences hosted the event where students had the opportunity to better the environment by planting mangrove plants and building oyster mats that will later be […]

Arboretum & Psychology workshop today at noon

The UCF Arboretum in partnership with the Dr. Fiore Psychology lab will continue their workshop series Behavior & The Environment, with a focus on waste. All students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to join them today at 12:00pm for an educational power-point and a stimulating discussion about waste in our society. Beverages will […]