Anthropology Department Calendar: by Category “Speaker/Lecture/Seminar”

  • Money Monday with Wesley at UCF

    Wesley at UCF: (Previously Limbitless Solutions

    Join us once a month on Monday at 4:00p.m. where we will have a financial advisor teach us about important topics. August – Introduction, Q&A, Savings and Debt (Lite) September – Types of Investments and Accounts October – Long-term savings and Market Sentiment (maybe a focus around how markets react during election cycles) November – Importance of Planning These information …

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  • CREOL SEMINAR: Luciano De Sio, Sapienza University of Rome

    CREOL : 103

    Title: Disordered metastuctures: from liquid crystal plasmonics to pathogens sensing Abstract: Metasurfaces have played a crucial role in the past 10 years for their intrinsic capability to manipulate light, producing unpredictable opportunities in optics and photonics. However, despite this premise, metasurfaces have limitations such as limited working areas and need activetunability. To overcome these limitations, we explored a new generation of …

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  • Special Lecture: Macrocosm through Microcosm: History, Aesthetics, and Interaction of the Chinese Zheng (zither)

    Visual Arts Building: 111

    This special lecture is presented by Mei Han, Professor of Music, Middle Tennessee State University, Founding Director of MTSU Center for Chinese Music and Culture. This is part of the Reaching for the Stars as a Global Citizen: An Intellectual Journey of Asia and the World lecture series. This lecture series provides a rare opportunity for students to learn first-hand from esteemed …

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  • CCIE Virtual Research Circle (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    The CCIE virtual bi-weekly research circles includes presentations and conversations from UCF’s College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) faculty, as well as faculty from other colleges at UCF with a focus on collaborative, innovative, interdisciplinary, community-based research initiatives. Presentations provide opportunities to connect with faculty in CCIE and share opportunities of mutual interest. Presenters from the community and government …

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  • Fund your study abroad! Gilman Info Sessions (Recurring Event)

    UCF Global -room 202: Room 202

    Join us for an in-person information session on the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship at UCF Global! Learn how this prestigious award can help fund your study abroad experience. During this session, we'll cover eligibility requirements, the application process, and tips for writing a competitive essay. Whether you're planning your first international trip or continuing your global education, this session …

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  • What the Future Holds: A Discussion on the US Role in the Middle East and North Africa

    FAIRWINDS Alumni Center

    In-Person Event Wednesday, September 25, 20243:00 – 4:30 PM EST Fairwinds Alumni CenterDownload the University Map. UCF Global Perspectives and International Initiatives is pleased to invite you to an informative discussion with Ambassador David Welch, a top former U.S. diplomat who served as Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs in the U.S. Department of State from 2005 through 2008, …

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  • Getting Valuable Data from Google Analytics

    Virtual

    This webinar is sponsored by Orange County Government. Are you a small business owner who wants to understand your website traffic and user behavior? If so, then you need to see how to get the most valuable data out of Google Analytics 4 (GA4). GA4 is the latest version of Google Analytics and it offers a number of benefits for …

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  • Study Abroad Walk-in Advising (Recurring Event)

    UCF Global

    Join us for a walk-in advising session led by two students who have study abroad experience! Get firsthand insights, tips, and advice on everything from choosing the right program to making the most of your time abroad. Whether you're just curious or ready to apply, this is the perfect opportunity to ask questions and get inspired by fellow students who've …

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  • Scribbles and Stories: Nurturing and Assessing Meaningful Writing in Early Childhood

    Virtual

    Early writing is a critical part of emergent literacy, yet early childhood education often emphasizes transcription skills such as handwriting mechanics and spelling rather than meaning-making aspects of writing, such as composition. During this presentation, Dr. Margaret Quinn will focus on strategies for supporting and assessing young children’s writing, specifically composing skills, highlighting the importance of fostering these skills at …

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  • CREOL COLLOQUIUM: Mihai E. Vaida, University of Central Florida

    CREOL : 103 and Virtual

    Title: Deciphering the mechanisms of surface photoinduced and photocatalytic reactions using femtosecond UV and XUV laser pulses Abstract:  The detection of highly unstable intermediate species during surface photoinduced and photocatalytic reactions and the correlation of their dynamics with the surface properties is crucial to fully understand and control heterogeneous reactions. In this work, an experimental methodology that combines surface mass …

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  • Special Lecture: From Rockstars to Wallflowers: The Transformation of Bears on Spirit Jars (hunping 魂瓶)

    Visual Arts Building: 111

    This special lecture is presented by Keith Knapp, Professor of History, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. This is part of the Reaching for the Stars as a Global Citizen: An Intellectual Journey of Asia and the World lecture series. This lecture series provides a rare opportunity for students to learn first-hand from esteemed scholars one of the most important regions …

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  • Study Abroad Walk-in Advising (Recurring Event)

    UCF Global

    Join us for a walk-in advising session led by two students who have study abroad experience! Get firsthand insights, tips, and advice on everything from choosing the right program to making the most of your time abroad. Whether you're just curious or ready to apply, this is the perfect opportunity to ask questions and get inspired by fellow students who've …

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  • CHDR Presents: Amit Baishya

    Center for Humanities and Digital Research: TCH 325

    Join Dr. Amit Baishya from the University of Oklahoma as he speaks about new critical studies on South Asian Horror and Anthropocene in the talk "Indian National Weird: The Aesthetics of Air as Horror in New Literary Narratives." Baishya says of the talk "This talk considers new theoretical categories in the “aesthetics of the weird” and their double valence of …

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  • What We Talk About When We Talk About Politics

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 109: Trevor Colbourn Hall 109

    Finding it difficult to talk about politics with friends or family? Want some tips for navigating politically charged conversations? The University Writing Center is proud to host a discussion between two experts on political science and rhetoric that will prepare you to be a better communicator during this election season. Speakers:  Dr. Aubrey Jewett, Associate Professor and Assistant Director of …

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  • Snow Leopards, Art, and Conservation - An Evening with Joe Rohde

    FAIRWINDS Alumni Center

    Join Joe Rohde at the University of Central Florida for a presentation of his documentary film “The Leopard in the Land,” and a conversation about the art, science and exploration of his upcoming snow leopard conservation expedition to the Nepal Himalayas. All ticket holders will receive a signed art print by Joe Rohde.

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  • Fund your study abroad! Gilman Info Sessions (Recurring Event)

    UCF Global: 101a: 101a

    Join us for an in-person information session on the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship at UCF Global! Learn how this prestigious award can help fund your study abroad experience. During this session, we'll cover eligibility requirements, the application process, and tips for writing a competitive essay. Whether you're planning your first international trip or continuing your global education, this session …

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  • "Someone Else Got the Job"

    Virtual

    AI for hiring and its biases Dr. Marc CheonAssociate Director – Centre for AI and Digital EthicsSenior Lecturer – School of Computing & Information SystemsThe University of Melbourne

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  • CCIE Virtual Research Circle (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    The CCIE virtual bi-weekly research circles includes presentations and conversations from UCF’s College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) faculty, as well as faculty from other colleges at UCF with a focus on collaborative, innovative, interdisciplinary, community-based research initiatives. Presentations provide opportunities to connect with faculty in CCIE and share opportunities of mutual interest. Presenters from the community and government …

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  • Study Abroad Walk-in Advising (Recurring Event)

    UCF Global

    Join us for a walk-in advising session led by two students who have study abroad experience! Get firsthand insights, tips, and advice on everything from choosing the right program to making the most of your time abroad. Whether you're just curious or ready to apply, this is the perfect opportunity to ask questions and get inspired by fellow students who've …

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  • CHDR Presents: Keri Watson

    Center for Humanities and Digital Research: TCH 325

    Join Dr. Keri Watson, Assistant Director of the School of Visual Arts and Design and Associate Professor of Art History, for a presentation about the research in her new book, Florida’s New Deal Parks and Post Office Murals. What do the West Palm Beach Post Office's Barefoot Mailman murals and the Florida Caverns State Park in Marianna have in common? Both were funded …

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  • UCF AI in Medicine Summit

    leAD Sports & Health Tech Accelerator

    UCF AI in Medicine Summit (UCF AIMS)Friday 11 October, 2024, 1pm - 6pm. (Coding Challenge Meetup at 9am)leAD Sports & Health Tech Accelerator, Lake NonaPlease join us for the third annual UCF AI in Medicine Summit (UCF AIMS) to showcase AI in Medicine innovations being developed in Lake Nona Medical City.  Through its AI Initiative among others, UCF recruits world-class faculty and students to support entire …

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  • Special Lecture: Asian Tigers: Economic Growth, Challenges & Opportunities

    Visual Arts Building: 111

    This special lecture is presented by Richard Lewin, Professor of International Finance, Department of Business, Rollins College. This is part of the Reaching for the Stars as a Global Citizen: An Intellectual Journey of Asia and the World lecture series. This lecture series provides a rare opportunity for students to learn first-hand from esteemed scholars one of the most important regions in the …

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  • CREOL SEMINAR: Alex Krasnok, Florida International University

    CREOL : 103 and Virtual

    Title: Complex Frequency Excitations in Classical and Quantum Photonics Abstract: Complex frequency (CF) signals introduce a new paradigm in wave physics, offering a powerful approach to uncovering hidden poles and resonances in both classical and quantum photonic systems. These signals reveal phenomena invisible to conventional methods, paving the way for breakthroughs in light scattering, quantum circuits, and optical communication. In this …

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  • Special Lecture: Tracing Historical Immigration through Language – the Case of Vietnamese

    Visual Arts Building: 111

    This special lecture is presented by Andrea Hoa Pham, Professor of Vietnamese and Linguistics, University of Florida. This is part of the Reaching for the Stars as a Global Citizen: An Intellectual Journey of Asia and the World lecture series. This lecture series provides a rare opportunity for students to learn first-hand from esteemed scholars one of the most important regions in …

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  • The Dawn of Latinx Creative Writing in Florida: Culture, Identity, and Community in Key West & Tampa

    Garden Key, Room 221, Student Union

    Thursday, October 17, 2024 2:00pm-4:00pm and 7:00pm-8:30pm Join us on a journey through Florida's early 20th century literary landscape that serves as a precursor of today’s Latinx writing. Exploring this foundational writing at a time when Hispanic and Latinx identities received less attention in the press and in scholarship is especially relevant today, with Florida's Hispanic or Latino population at 27.1%. Our focus …

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