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COS bids farewell to celebrated forensic scientist
Please join us from 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2012, at the National Center for Forensic Science, conference room 223, as we say farewell to Director Carrie Whitcomb. Carrie was hired in 1999 and has served the National Center for Forensic Science as its director since that time. In addition to facilitating […]
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Political science student selected for Peace Corps
UCF political science graduate, Jamaal Weatherspoon, was recently selected for a Peace Corps Health Extension Assignment in Cambodia, Weatherspoon has worked with the Harvard Center for AIDS Research on national initiatives and as an HIV tester and Peer Educator. “The opportunity to see the world and simultaneously contribute to its development” is what Weatherspoon said motivated him to join […]
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Political Science student wins scholarship
Gabriel Willman, a double-degree seeking student in both Political Science and History, he was recently awarded the Boren Scholarship for International Study for Fall 2012 and Spring 2013. This is the second straight year that UCF has had a Boren recipient and both have been Political Science majors. Willman was also selected to attend the Student […]
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NCS grad completes Ph.D.
Robert “Bobby” Olszewski, ’99, a NCS double major in radio-television and interpersonal-organizational communication and current NCS adjunct instructor, has completed his Ph.D. in Business Administration. His doctoral dissertation was “Donor Motivations for Donating to a Nonprofit Without a Previous Relationship.” Dr. Olszewski, the managing principal of the Emerson Management & Consulting Group Inc., also holds […]
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NSC alum thrives despite tough economic times
John Alexander, a 2006 Nicholson School of Communication graduate, left UCF with a competitive resume that in addition to his education included positions as Program Director and then Station Manager for WNSC, a position with Turnstile Publishing to create a web show for Golfweek TV and a job as a radio show host for “The Morning […]
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Sociology alum honored for his work as a youth minister
Keith Yarborough’s passion for youth ministry was inspired by his lack of spiritual mentors as a teenager, so, as an adult, he is committed to building tomorrow’s leaders while they’re young. He is now celebrating 30 years as a member of the pastoral staff at First Baptist Church Winter Garden. In recognition of Yarborough’s three […]
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UCF Arboretum featured as top place for tourists to visit
The UCF Arboretum was recently featured on a popular travel blog, Magical Mouse Plans, as a top place for tourists to visit when coming to Orlando, Florida. The arboretum was chosen because of its “more than 600 plant species on an 80-acre property” and its self-guided tour that allows visitors to view the native plant […]
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COS creates new Political Science website
The College of Sciences is in the process of redesigning each of the college’s department websites. The first site to undergo a complete makeover was for the Political Science department. You can view the full site here. The new sites will be powered by WordPress, a popular blogging software that news organizations and companies use […]
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NSC studio upgrade
Major upgrades are happening in the NSC studio and newsroom. UCF has awarded technology enhancement grants for two major projects at the Nicholson School of Communication: 1) Phase 1 of the multimedia newsroom and 2) High Definition(HD) upgrades to the NSC studio. The multimedia newsroom project will create a new learning laboratory for news students […]
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Internship opportunity for students
The Student/Farmworker Alliance needs energetic and committed young people to work as interns during the Fall 2012 semester. Dates for internships are flexible, but a three to four month commitment between September and December is preferred. The deadline for the internship application is Friday, June 22. For more information, including specific intern responsibilities and how to […]
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Support UCF Planetary Sciences this weekend
Can Milky Way cupcakes, Saturn cake and chocolate chip Opportunity cookies prevent potentially deep cuts to NASA’s space exploration budget? With a possible $300 million cut to planetary science projects donating a dollar for a cookie might have the impact of a pebble striking Jupiter. But University of Central Florida students and professors who are […]
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Global Communication Studies update from Dr. Chandler
Colleagues, Students, Alumni and Friends: I wanted to report on the significant new partnerships and scholarly opportunities which are emerging for Nicholson School of Communication’s (NSC) global communication studies initiative. NSC is developing special partnerships with six international elite “sister” communication schools. These partnerships include: agreements for reciprocal student exchange, study abroad, faculty teaching abroad, […]
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Political science alum announces candidacy for property appraiser
UCF political science graduate and real estate appraiser Jamie Lester has officially announced his intention to seek the office of Gulf County Property Appraiser. Currently he is a Florida State Certified General Appraiser. He has been an active member in the Appraisal Institute and the American Society of Appraisers where he holds the designation of […]
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Event: Preparing for applying to graduate or professional School
Are you applying to graduate or professional school? If so, you might want to attend UCF’s training workshop on how to effectively prepare for the process. Become familiar with the graduate school planning process and time line. Information will be presented on graduate school applications, personal statements, graduate school interviews and more. The event is […]
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Valedictorian to major in broadcast journalism at UCF
Routt Catholic High School Principal Gale Thoroman will remember this year’s graduates for many things, but especially for their dedication to academics and community service. “Our students accept the challenge. They want the tough classes,” Thoroman said. Routt valedictorian Rachel White is going to the University of Central Florida to study broadcast journalism. “I would […]
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UCF Arboretum Summer Harvest Feast June 7-8
The University of Central Florida Arboretum will hold a Summer Harvest Feast for students and community members June 7-8. Participants are invited to select a type of produce from the Arboretum’s community garden and prepare a dish using the ingredient for a potluck feast. Produce options include basil, eggplant, garlic, carrots, greens, cherry tomatoes, okra, […]
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Professor strives to challenge, engage students
An associate professor in the political science and African-American studies departments at UCF, Kurt Young teaches a variety of classes, including International Politics of Africa, Politics of Pan-Africanism, Malcolm X, Black Nationalism and Internationalism, and Black Intellectual Experience, among others. “I’ve always felt that I had some sort of contribution to make, and what I learned […]
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National Merit Scholarship recipient to study chemistry at UCF
Christopher J. Beck, from Satellite Beach, recently received a National Merit University of Central Florida Scholarship and will major in Chemistry. Five Brevard County students were among over 2500 honorees when the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced its 2012 National Merit Scholarship winners, according to a press release from Brevard Public Schools. Officials of each […]
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Mid and low elevation sites may buffer from climate change
The shifts in global climate could endanger many species of plants and animals over coming decades and a new paper by conservation biologists say the Klamath-Siskiyou region is among the most important half-dozen such regions in the world for protecting these species from extinction. The authors, who include Reed Noss, Professor of Conservation Biology at the […]
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Event: View Venus dance across the sun
A once-in-a-lifetime event with implications for space travel is occurring Tuesday, June 5 and the University of Central Florida is providing community members a front-row-seat to the celestial phenomenon. Venus, the planet named after the goddess of love and beauty, will be transiting in front of the sun beginning just after 6 p.m. That means […]
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NSC presents research at UCF Graduate Research Forum
The Nicholson School of Communication Graduate Program had a record number of presentations at UCF’s Graduate Research Forum, this year. The presentations were (those marked with an asterisk are on display in the NSC graduate suite): “Intercultural Communication Within European Multicultural Societies”*Shomik Chakrabarti “Marshall Arts: Retrieving McLuhan for Communication Scholars”*Curry Chandler “The Stigmatization of the […]
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COS employee donates hair to Locks of Love
Daniela Monje, a College of Sciences graduate and current employee recently donated 16″ of her hair to the popular charity Locks of Love. Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any […]
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Anthropology team uncover unknown areas in Belize
UCF anthropology team, Arlen and Diane Chase, are using a remote-sensing technology to uncover previously unknown areas of the ancient city of Caracol in Belize. Florida Trend magazine recently profiles the UCF team and their research in their popular series “Research Florida”. “The Chases hope that the new technique and other emerging technologies will help […]
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NSC magazine continues coverage of UCF
The second issue of Centric debuted recently. The campus magazine, published by the Nicholson School and produced by Journalism instructor Rick Brunson’s Magazine Editing & Production class, features articles, photos and graphics that spotlight interesting and innovative people in the UCF community. As part of the final exam for the class, staff members met at […]
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Event: Shark tank adds Orlando casting call on June 14
The casting team at ABC’s popular show “Shark Tank” will hold a third summer casting call in Orlando, Florida. The show features entrepreneurs who pitch their business plan to a panel of investors for a chance at winning investment cash. UCF graduate Phil Dumas, the founder of UniKey Technologies, was recently on the season finale of the […]
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NSC staff integral part of leadership institute
Three members of the Nicholson School of Communication, Dr. Rufus Barfield, Dr. John Malala, and Ms. Kirsten Seitz, were integral in the planning and execution of University of Central Florida and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (UCF-ERAU) 2012 Leadership Institute, held earlier this year. Sponsored by the Offices of Diversity Initiatives for the University of Central Florida […]
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State legislatures may experience a mass exodus
A study of the impact of term limits by NCSL, the Council of State Governments and the State Legislative Leaders Foundation concluded that in term-limited legislatures, “it is common to see members begin their campaign for leadership in their freshman year.” For instance in Florida, freshman lawmakers “begin to lobby their colleagues for support for […]
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Florida Space Institute funds research initiatives
Nine research projects that promise to advance science and develop technology critical for future space missions have been selected to receive a total of $400,000 from the Florida Space Institute. Scientists from the University of Central Florida and the University of Florida are involved in the various projects, which involve experts in chemistry, physics, electrical […]
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Event: Cleantech to Spacetech
Florida Cleantech Acceleration Network (FL-CAN), Igniting Innovation (I2) Capital Acceleration Network, and MegaWatt Ventures proudly present Cleantech to Spacetech: Accelerating Florida Entrepreneurship, a two-day special event designed to encourage partnerships between entrepreneurs, investors, manufacturing partners, industry veterans, and students. Participants will be introduced to the latest cleantech initiatives, programs and entrepreneurial endeavors, and $200,000 in […]
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Avoiding online gaffes
Journalism instructor, Rick Brunson, led a webinar for members of the Florida Press Club recently titled “Avoiding Online Gaffes.’’ In the webinar Brunson covered protocols and best practices for reducing errors while producing breaking news on the Web. Brunson teaches reporting, editing, ethics and magazine production in the Nicholson School. The Florida Press Club is […]