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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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UCF again earns top 5 U.S. News & World Report ranking
The University of Central Florida remained one of the nation’s top 5 “up-and-comer” schools while advancing in the overall U.S. News & World Report best colleges rankings released today. UCF tied with the University of Southern California for No. 5 on the “up-and-comers” list, which recognizes schools that recently made the most promising and innovative […]
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Event: Creating your CV
Are you having trouble creating your CV? Learn how a CV differs from a resume and techniques to target academic and professional positions at this seminar from the UCF Career Services staff. Discover the components and formats to create a document that effectively communicates your professional background. The event is Thursday, September 13th from 3:00 pm-4:00 pm in […]
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Compete for prizes and learn about COS this weekend
Students, parents and football fans can listen to live music, help with projects aimed at conserving marine habitats and shoot free throws with Knights basketball players during College Open House activities before the UCF football home opener on Saturday, Sept. 15. The goal of College Open Houses is to showcase the university’s academic programs to […]
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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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Journalism grad hosts first art show
Anne Welch, who received a bachelor of arts degree in journalism at the University of Central Florida, hosted her first art show this summer as part of The Artists at Edgewood series. Visitors met Welch and viewed her mixed media creations. During her 20-year career as a reporter and photographer for various daily Florida newspapers and as an […]
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Knightly News en Espanol
Katie Coronado, UCF broadcast journalism teacher, and the production team at Knightly News have started shooting Knightly News en Espanol. The UCF journalism students have started creating weekly web updates of what they are covering presented in Spanish, which you can view here.
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Will Florida Seniors Accept Ryan’s Medicare Vision?
GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s choice of Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as his running mate may help energize support from conservative voters who like his tough approach to overhauling the federal budget. But there’s a risk that Ryan may turn off an important voting bloc: senior citizens. University of Central Florida political science professor Aubrey […]
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Biology student wins scholarship
Sara Bolivar Wagers, UCF biology student, was recently awarded a $5,000 scholarship for books and tuition from the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund. She will attend an award ceremony at Disney World in October to receive a certificate. “When I received the great news that I had earned this specific scholarship I couldn’t believe it, tears definitely came […]
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Symposium on “The U.S. Constitution Confronting the 21st Century”
The Lou Frey Institute of Politics and Government, part of UCF’s Department of Political Science, will hold its Fall 2012 Symposium, “The U.S. Constitution Confronting the 21st Century,” on Constitution Day, September 17, in the Pegasus Ballroom. The program begins at 9:15 a.m. on Monday morning with welcoming comments, and then Professor Nadine Strossen, past […]
