Thu May 5
Darlene Hadrika and Scott F. Hall, longtime faculty members in the School of Visual Arts and Design, will retire this semester. Darlene Hadrika has served as Research Associate at UCF for the past 18 years. Born and raised in Orlando, she earned her MFA in Theater, Film and Television: Animation from UCLA in 2010. Hadrika has over twenty-five…
Mon Apr 25
Associate Dean Lynn Hepner ’95MA is retiring from UCF on August 7. Hepner joined UCF as an adjunct professor in the Department of English after attaining her master’s degree in 1995 and joined the faculty full-time in 1998. She served as an Instructor/Lecturer and Undergraduate Coordinator in English until she was brought into the newly…
Wed Apr 20
Back in full swing, UCF Celebrates the Arts returned to Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts with an immersive multi-day festival that highlights the creativity of our Knights. This year, the annual showcase — which started in 2015 — was bigger than ever, with an award-winning, family-friendly musical, concerts in the new Steinmetz Hall,…
Thu Apr 7
Afew phenomena will occur as the audience settles into Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, April 9. This is what happens when you drift into the seagrass with clown fish: Breathing eases. The blood pressure drops. Stress goes poof. For this two-hour show in the middle of the 12-day…
Tue Apr 5
In episode 21 — the seventh of season two of Knights Do That — we speak with Chung Park, director of UCF’s Symphony and Chamber Orchestras and a professor in the College of Arts and Humanities. He shares his breadth of knowledge and deep passion for the arts, music and happiness — yes happiness. He…
Sat Apr 2
This year Ramadan, a sacred period of spiritual reflection for Muslim communities, is observed April 2 through May 2. During this time, common greetings to those who participate in the observance include “Ramadan Mubarak” (Blessed Ramadan) or “Ramadan Kareem” (May Ramadan be generous to you). The Muslim Student Association at UCF is hosting an Iftar…
Fri Apr 1
Erika Clippinger loves music and she’s sharing that love during this year’s Student Research Week – March 28-April 1. The week, which includes workshops, the Student Scholar Symposium and more, recognizes and celebrates students work and its impact on the world. At the same time, it helps other students who may not be familiar with…
Wed Mar 30
Five undergraduate students studying health sciences, biomedical sciences and statistics are putting what they’ve learned at Limbitless Solutions on display during Student Research Week. Limbitless Solutions is a University of Central Florida (UCF) non-profit research facility, with a STEAM-focused approach toward prosthetics. The philosophy has led to a program devoted to beautiful and functional electromyographic bionic…
Tue Mar 29
Whether it’s solving the world’s biggest problems or investigating the potential of novel discoveries, researchers at UCF are on the edge scientific breakthroughs that aim to make an impact. Through the Research in 60 Seconds series, student and faculty researchers condense their complex studies into bite-sized summaries so you can know how and why Knights…
Mon Mar 28
The University of Central Florida’s graduate game design program is the best in the world for the third straight year, according to The Princeton Review and PC Gamer magazine. The Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA) has garnered the top spot, coming in ahead of New York University, Southern Methodist University, the University of Southern California and the University of…
Mon Mar 28
Professor of flute Nora Lee GarcÃa and guitarist Rene Izquierdo have teamed up on a new album, Cubatina. The album presents fresh interpretations of favorites from the classical flute and guitar repertoire, as well as newly-commissioned pieces for the genre by some of the most exciting composers of today. A Puerto Rico native, GarcÃa is one…
Mon Mar 28
Lindsey Wright never considered herself a writer and dissecting the symbolism behind characters and settings in a book was the last thing she wanted to do. Then the Florida native took a writing and rhetoric class. Soon afterward, the Burnett Honors College scholar had switched her major. “I’ve come to see that the more traditional acts of…
Thu Mar 24
Each spring, the UCF History Department hosts the Pauley Lecture Series on Global Affairs, an annual event that invites engaging speakers to share their perspectives with students. This year’s lecture is no exception, tackling a compelling — and complicated — topic: whether Richard Nixon was the last liberal Republican president. The event will take place…
Tue Mar 22
Peter Weishar, director of the themed experience program, spoke with InPark Magazine for the publication’s guide to Orlando’s themed entertainment academic programs. Weishar contributed to the roundtable and engaged his colleagues from several Orlando-area institutions to share details of their programs. “We are all passionate about the industry and training the next generation of themed experience designers and…
Mon Mar 14
After experiencing first-hand how education can help one reach new heights, local artist and UCF alum Christian Stanley ’11 has completed a mural at UCF Downtown to remind students, faculty, staff why they’re at the university. In February 2022, guests at the campus dedication event for UCF Downtown and Valencia College Downtown were invited to help Stanley…
Tue Mar 8
The American Advertising Awards, home of the ADDY Award, is one of the industry’s largest creative competitions, with nearly 35,000 professional and student entries each year. Local winners proceed to 15 regional competitions, and those winners advance to the national finals. “The American Advertising Awards celebrate excellence not only in our creative community, but nationwide.…
Wed Mar 2
This year’s recipient of two awards for Africana Studies minors — the John T. Washington Scholarship Award for $500 and the John T. Washington Community Service Award for $250 — is Dalaya McFadden. The awards are in honor of Dr. John T. Washington, who was an associate professor of sociology at UCF, community leader and activist. Dr.…
Tue Mar 1
Each year, UCF’s College of Arts and Humanities recognizes a graduate student for outstanding work on their thesis. The award focuses on the quality and contribution of the student’s thesis research and brings with it a nomination for the university-level Award for the Outstanding Master’s Thesis. This year’s recipient of the Award for Outstanding Master’s…
Mon Feb 28
Roberta Emerson’s life work revolves around her identity and how people make assumptions about her based on the color of her skin. The UCF visiting lecturer and director of New Play Development at Orlando Shakes began acting when very young and decided to make a career of it. She earned a bachelor’s and master of…
Mon Feb 21
After going virtual in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, the annual UCF-Orlando Jazz Festival returns to UCF’s campus this month with a host of renowned jazz musicians. The 15th year of the event will feature two nights of performances, both taking place in the Nicholson Communication and Media Auditorium. The festival will…