Sewing by hand and working intuitively, Washburn allows her forms to evolve into complex aggregates of color, pattern, and texture that gesture, emote, and hold space. With a background in traditional sewing, Washburn honors and experiments with her inherited process, employing and complicating textile techniques like quilting, embroidery, and upholstery. The use of recycled textiles and household objects spark moments of recognition, as materials once used to cover and comfort take on their own autonomy.
Washburn’s sculptures are visually and thematically pieced together; a jumble of memories, feelings, and associations that blend, clash, and overlap. In Connective Tissue, anthropomorphic forms are caught in the process of growing and changing: curvy figures are elongating and gesticulating, reaching towards each other and animating the space. Her sculptures use posture and pattern to show how much we carry in our bodies at once: joy, silliness, softness, passion, strain, and longing.
Connective Tissue also includes a selection of works on paper and small objects that comprise another aspect of Washburn’s practice. These small works are comprised of recycled paper, cardboard packaging, and other materials that are frequently discarded. All Washburn’s work is united by her form of mark-making: bright, visible hand-stitching. This visual and functional element underlines the physical, anatomical aspect of sewing and visualizes the patchwork of identity-forming.
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This workshop is limited to faculty, staff and GTA's only.
]]>In this session, we’ll provide a brief overview of what GenAI is, how it works and its advantages and weaknesses. We'll also introduce effective prompt engineering techniques and explore proactical ways AI can enhance productivity.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Get hands on experience in the kitchen and learn how to make delicious, healthy food! You get to eat what you make and take home the leftovers too. Check out our schedule below. All classes take place under the WHPS office awning. This class is open to UCF students only!
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Space is limited.
Email Nicole.Villarreal@ucf.edu if you have food restrictions/preferences after you reserve your spot. You will receive a reply email to confirm your spot in the class. Registration opens for each month's classes on the 1st of that month.
]]>Dr. B Sagar (UCF School of Data, Mathematical, and Statistical Sciences) will speak on "New Insights into Lyapunov Functions in Mathematical Epidemiology" at this week's seminar.
Abstract: Lyapunov functions play a central role in establishing global stability in mathematical epidemiology, but their construction remains one of the most challenging aspects of stability analysis. In this work, we introduce a new idea for constructing and applying Lyapunov functions and demonstrate its effectiveness in a multi-group, multi-stage epidemic model. The approach offers a different route to establishing global stability and reveals a structure not immediately apparent from standard Lyapunov constructions. More broadly, this idea may provide a useful direction for addressing other unresolved global stability problems.
Short Bio: Dr. Sagar is a STEM postdoctoral researcher in the School of Data, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at UCF. His current research focuses on mathematical epidemiology, dynamical systems, Lyapunov methods and computational PDEs. He earned his doctorate in applied mathematics from the National Institute of Technology Rourkela, where he researched meshless numerical methods, radial basis functions and fractional partial differential equations. He was a Halloran Scholar at SISMID, Emory University, and was selected for the SIAM Mathematical Problems in Industry Workshop and the OneMath World School in Mathematical Biology.
]]>This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Opportunities & Workshops (WOW) series! Learn about CAPS and other workshops.
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The course fee is $60 and includes eight weeks of practical application alongside certified instructors and course instructors. Course materials, including the textbook, online module access, practice exam and Group Exercise Certification Exam enrollment, are an additional $240.
American Council on Exercise (ACE) certifications are widely recognized throughout the United States and around the world for providing comprehensive knowledge. The ACE-GFI (Group Fitness Instructor) certification teaches you how to conduct a class, design a program for a group setting and use exercise cues.
Course dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-4 p.m., Sept. 22–Nov. 19
From strategic planning and security management to improving processes and products, Jason uses his engineering background to support the company and community.
Join this session to learn about his career journey and be inspired!
]]>ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
For more information about this meeting visit studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/ or call the AA 24-Hr Helpline at (407) 260-5408
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