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  • What Makes “Made in Italy” Italian? An Object-Based Reflection on a Complex Label

    Trevor Colbourn Hall 358B

    The Neil Euliano Chair in Italian Studies is proud to present a lecture by Luca Cottini on the world-famous “Made in Italy” brand. “Made in Italy” is a globally recognized label, indicating a distinctive form of elegance, quality, and savoir faire. Why is this form of branding so successful? What uniquely Italian traits define it? In this presentation, Dr. Cottini …

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  • Annual Pauley Lecture Series on Global Affairs

    John C Hitt Library: 402: 402

    The UCF Department of History presents the Annual Pauley Lecture on Global Affairs with Dr. Lori Khatchadourian, Associate Professor, Departments of Near Eastern Studies and Anthropology and Director of Graduate Studies, Archaeology from Cornell University. Dr. Khatchadourian will present "Heritage Forensics: Satellites and Specters in the Contested Caucasus." Reception - 5:00pm | Lecture - 6:00pm For questions or more information, …

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  • Apollo's Gift: An Art History of the Moon Landing with Peter Kalb

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Pugh Theater

    This event is part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2024.  Art historian Peter Kalb discusses creative endeavors inspired by the Apollo Program in 1972. The lunar adventure that was a source of such confusion and doubt provoked painters, sculptors, photographers and performers to create Apollonian art that makes good on the promise that with space exploration humanity would have a …

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  • 12th Annual SVAD Art History Symposium

    UCF Art Gallery

    Come join us as students share their art history research on various topics. Learn about artists such as Remedios Varo, art created by Artificial Intelligence, androgyny, and allegorical portraits. The students presenting: Percy Brashear, Julia Condés, Meredith Miller and Sam Sonken Date: April 5 at NoonLocation: UCF Art GalleryParking: Free parking is available in Garage F next to the Addition Financial …

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  • Write of Passage 2024: Creative Writing MFA Student Reading

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: DeVos Family Room

    This event is part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2024.  Write of Passage 2024 showcases the work and talent of the Spring 2024 graduating students of UCF’s creative writing MFA graduate program. This reading will feature works by Justin Ahlquist, Camila Cal Mello, Fernanda Coutinho Teixeira, Kristi Dao, Colleen Dieckmann, Kianna Greene, Michelle Munoz, Spencer Reynolds, Jessa Santiago, Dani Sarta …

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  • Poetry Reading and Book Signing by Ilya Kaminsky

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: DeVos Family Room

    This event is part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2024.  Join UCF for a poetry reading and book signing by Deaf Republic author Ilya Kaminsky. Deaf Republic (2019) follows a family of puppeteers as they struggle to resist the war that surrounds them. Drawing connections between global and local political conflicts and conveying the importance of standing up to tyranny, Deaf Republic weaves a rich …

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  • Performing Deaf Republic

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: DeVos Family Room

    This event is part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2024.  Join Theatre UCF for a theatrical adaptation of Deaf Republic by Ilya Kaminsky, followed by a talkback with the creative team. Ilya Kaminsky is a USSR-born, Ukrainian-Jewish-American poet, critic, translator and professor. He is best known for his poetry collections Dancing in Odessa and Deaf Republic, which have earned him several awards. In 2019, the …

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  • Guardians of the Stage: Injury Prevention and Wellness for Performing Artists

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: DeVos Family Room

    This event is part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2024.  Immerse yourself in an enlightening arts and wellness presentation! Delve into the intricacies of vocal health, injury prevention for singers, actors, and speakers. Discover strategies to safeguard and enhance your hearing at any age and learn essential practices for dancers to prevent injuries and care for their whole body. Ideal …

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  • Remembering Florida's Lost Boys: Stories of Our World War II Fallen

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: DeVos Family Room

    This event is part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2024.  Stories from the UCF Veterans Legacy Program bring to life the memory of Floridians who paid the ultimate price in service of their country and are buried in St. Augustine National Cemetery. These stories come out of the UCF Veterans Legacy Program (VLP), a partnership with the VA’s National Cemetery …

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  • SVAD Distinguished Artist Series: Josh Wardle

    UCF John C. Hitt Library: 402

    The College of Graduate Studies, in association with the School of Visual Arts and Design, is proud to welcome artist Josh Wardle as part of the SVAD Distinguished Artist Series.  Artist Biography:  Josh Wardle is a technology speaker, artist, accidental entrepreneur, and creator of the viral internet game Wordle. When Josh released Wordle in Oct. 2021, it quickly became a viral …

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  • Rebuilding Notre-Dame: Five Years of Restoration and Discovery

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: DeVos Family Room

    This event is part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2024.  On April 15, 2019, fire nearly destroyed the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris. In the immediate aftermath, French President Emanuel Macron confidently announced that it would be rebuilt in five years. Soon an ambitious reconstruction campaign involving architects, engineers and artisans was mobilized. At the same time, the French Ministry …

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  • A.I. Across Creative Frontiers

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: DeVos Family Room

    An enlightening panel discussion dives into the dynamic world of artificial intelligence and its transformative impact on creative expression. A dynamic panel exploring the transformative impact of artificial intelligence across diverse realms of creativity. Our expert panelists will discuss innovative applications in music, virtual reality and computational creativity, offering insights into how AI is reshaping the future of artistic expression …

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  • Florida Prison Education Project Talk

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: DeVos Family Room

    This event is part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2024.  Learn more about the Florida Prison Education Project, an initiative by UCF to bring higher education to incarcerated persons. Designated UCF’s Community Challenge Initiative, the Florida Prison Education Project supports UCF’s mission by expanding educational access, serving at-risk populations and offering students the opportunity to participate in internships, which are …

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