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Honoring the Life of Former Associate Dean Haven Sweet
Friends, Colleagues Remember Former Associate Dean as Warm, Caring A former College of Sciences associate dean and longtime biology professor who won hearts for his warm nature and passion for serving students died at the end of 2022 after a long illness. He was 80 years old. Professor Haven Sweet, Ph.D., joined then Florida Technological […]
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UCF’s International Chemistry Exchange Program Changing Lives
By Zenaida Gonzalez Kotala Carlos Salazar is wrapping up a month-long educational experience in one of UCF’s chemistry labs this week – and he says it has changed his life. “I had only read about computational chemistry and chemistry modeling back home” in Peru, Salazar says. “We don’t really have access to that, but now I’m […]
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One Alumna’s Journey from UCF to HuffPost
By Jenna Marina Lee The day Lindsay Holmes ’12 moved into a tiny, way-uptown, three-bedroom apartment in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City, she still couldn’t believe she was there on a one-way ticket. “It sort of reminded me of what I felt like when I started at UCF. It almost felt like extended vacation […]
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Healing Powers of Fire Cider
On Friday, July 7, the University of Central Florida Arboretum held a workshop enlightening people on the benefits of fire cider. Fire cider is a mixture of simple, natural ingredients that is fermented for at least a month to create an antibiotic drink. It can be consumed straight or added to food and drinks. The ingredients […]
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UCF Arboretum Welcomes Fall with Garden Celebration
To kick start the fall semester, the UCF Arboretum will be hosting its Welcome Back Garden Celebration September 24, 2015, from 5-8pm. The UCF community is invited to the Arboretum to learn more about this campus resource and the services it provides. The Arboretum staff will lead an interactive tour during the event and students […]
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Political Science Alumnus Appreciates Career Advice
When UCF undergraduate Todd Curry, ’03, ’06, approached graduation, he wasn’t sure which path to take: law school or graduate school. He sought advice about both paths with his UCF mentor, taking into account Curry’s expectations and his mentor’s experiences. Curry is very thankful that he realized that pursuing a master’s degree in political science […]
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Dr. John M. McGuire Retirement Reception
The university community is invited to a retirement reception honoring Dr. John M. McGuire (Jack), Professor of Psychology and Associate Dean in the College of Sciences. Monday, June 30, 2014 3:00-5:00 p.m College of Sciences Building, Dean’s Office Conference Room (accessed through CSB 201) Please plan to stop by for refreshments and fellowship, and to […]
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UCF Alumnus Uses Political Science Degree in More Ways than One
At the age of 20, Rishi Bagga, ’03, graduated from UCF with a bachelor’s degree in political science, and he never thought he would use it in so many different ways. Eleven years later, the successful attorney has now worked in various fields of law, politics and hospitality. After graduating from UCF, Bagga moved to […]
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Learn about COS grad school programs
Curious about attending graduate school? Clear your schedule for Wednesday, Sept. 7, for the University of Central Florida’s annual Grad Fair from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Pegasus Ballroom in the Student Union of UCF’s main campus. The Grad Fair is an open-house style event where the public can learn more about the […]