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Wed Apr 22
A passion for plants is at the root of a recent donation made by Biology faculty member Rani Vajravelu, Ph.D. The donation is made out to the UCF Arboretum in aim of supporting students that are passionate about outdoor plant studies. “I would love the money to help alleviate financial stress on students looking to…
Mon Apr 20
From Dr. Michael D. Johnson, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs As the end of an historic semester approaches, I want to tell you how very proud I am of how our faculty have responded to the greatest teaching challenge of our professional lives. The abrupt shift to remote teaching required a heavy…
Thu Apr 16
Dr. Caridad Hernandez, professor of internal medicine and a leader in providing care to Orlando’s homeless, has been accepted as a fellow in the 2020-2021 Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program for Women. ELAM is a core program of the Institute for Women’s Health and Leadership at Drexel University College of…
Tue Apr 14
Catherine Kaukinen, professor of criminal justice, recently received two career awards from the American Society of Criminology, including the Division of Victimology’s Bonnie S. Fisher Victimology Career Award and the Division on Women and Crime’s Distinguished Scholar Award. (Photo by Amy Floyd) According to the Department of Justice in 2014, four out of five women…
Tue Apr 14
From Dr. Michael D. Johnson, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs The Florida Board of Governors has asked all state universities to help faculty and staff better understand how to identify a student who may be experiencing psychological distress and how to refer them for help through our Student of Concern process. I…
Mon Apr 13
Jane Hostetler, an associate instructor in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, has been working with Parkinson’s patients at UCF’s Communication Disorders Clinic to improve their communication skills since 2004. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. Patients with the disease may exhibit tremors, slowed movement or rigid muscles; sometimes, their speech is affected. “With Parkinson’s, respiratory muscles are affected,” Hostetler said. “So not…
Fri Apr 10
Six UCF College of Nursing faculty members and one nursing student were among the honorees at this year’s Founders’ Day Honors Convocation. The annual event, which was held virtually this year due to the coronavirus, celebrates the outstanding academic achievements of university faculty members, students and staff. In addition to Endowed Chair Dr. Gregory Welch receiving…
Fri Apr 10
Through mentorship, Dr. Luciana Garbayo transforms students’ learning experiences. Students of Dr. Luciana Garbayo get more than a lecturing professor. They get a research partner, a collaborator and a highly engaged mentor. “I love working with students,” says Garbayo, assistant professor, College of Medicine. “The authentic desire to learn and the openness for self-discovery are…
Thu Apr 9
The psychology community at UCF said goodbye last month to a professor who dedicated 31 years to teaching generations of students the intricacies of the mind. Ed Rinalducci, Ph.D., whose tenure from 1986-2017 included roles as associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, program director of the applied experimental/human factors doctorate program and…
Wed Apr 8
With an impressive track record of involvement with UCF and the College of Business, marketing student Marisa McCarty received the Student Founders’ Award as the university celebrated Founders’ Day on April 1. McCarty is a member of the Professional Selling Program, President’s Leadership Council and a College of Business Student Ambassador. She makes it her…
Wed Apr 8
The UCF College of Graduate Studies is proud to recognize the following graduate students and faculty for their excellence. The honorees would have been honored during Founder’s Day, but the coronavirus pandemic forced UCF to cancel this event. Each year the Graduate Council Program Review and Awards Committee reviews college nominations and recognizes graduate students…
Tue Apr 7
Celebrating the success and achievements of our faulty and staff is one of the most important values of the College of Arts and Humanities. This year, 30 faculty members have received promotion or tenure to recognize their dedication to the university. Congratulations and charge on to all our colleagues! Communication and Media Lisa Danker Peter…
Tue Apr 7
Professor Kathleen Richardson has been awarded The American Ceramic Society’s Greaves-Walker Award for 2020. The Greaves-Walker Lifetime Service Award honors a founding member and the first president of the National Institute of Ceramic Engineers (NICE); currently, the newly formed Education and Professional Development Council (EPDC). It is presented to an individual who has rendered outstanding service to the…
Tue Apr 7
The Women’s and Gender Studies Program presents the inaugural Gloria Anzaldúa Research Excellence Award winners. This award is to be given in early spring of each year for the amount of $1,000.00 to two awardees. This research excellence award stipend supports individuals pursuing advanced research near completion and of value to women’s and gender scholars, general audiences,…
Mon Apr 6
During his time at UCF — 50 years and still counting — Chuck Dziuban says he didn’t feel like a pioneer as he taught, researched, mentored and directed programs at a young university that started just two years before he arrived — even though everything along the way was new. “Not at the time, but looking back, absolutely we…
Mon Apr 6
Three faculty members and one student from the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences are among UCF’s annual Founders’ Day awardees. The awards celebrate outstanding achievements of the faculty members, staff and students. This year’s winners are: Claudia AndlAssociate ProfessorExcellence in Graduate Teaching Award Dr. Andl is a member of the cancer research division at the…
Mon Apr 6
ACollege of Medicine faculty physician and retired Air Force colonel-select has been recalled to military service to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Jeff LaRochelle, assistant dean of medical education, reported today to McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey and was immediately sent to the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan to care for patients. The…
Mon Apr 6
From Dr. Michael D. Johnson, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dear Colleagues: Final grade rosters for this semester will be available to faculty members from noon on Tuesday, April 28, through noon on Saturday, May 2. As you know, the university recently provided students with the option of being graded on an…
Fri Apr 3
Each year during Women’s History Month, LIFE at UCF generously celebrates women faculty for their contributions. For 2020, the award criteria focused on commitment to do extraordinary things, designed to celebrate a successful initiative spearheaded by a woman faculty member. “LIFE at UCF has been honored to be a part of celebrating women faculty for…
