Held at UCF each October since 2022 in partnership with the UCF Department of History, the Florida Historical Society Annual Meeting and Symposium brings together historians, students, and independent scholars to share research on Florida history. Featuring competitively selected academic papers, panel discussions, and the annual Shofner Lecture as the keynote, this conference provides a forum for scholarly exchange and …
Events at UCFHosted by UCF IT Technology Innovation Hub New to Microsoft Teams? Join us for an introductory session on how to confidently participate and organize Teams meetings. This session is open to faculty, staff and students. This session will discuss: Scheduling a meeting Types of meetings available Securing your meetings Navigating Teams meeting controls Hosting Teams meetings with users outside UCF
Events at UCFThe UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS)'s Zoom-cast series is live-streamed every other Friday from noon to 1 p.m., offering talks by CECS faculty and a live-chat Q&A. Targeted to faculty, scientists, and potential industry and government partners, all are invited to Zoom-in and hear presentations by UCF’s engineering and computer science faculty who explain their cutting-edge, pioneering …
Events at UCFThis year’s Shofner speaker, Dr. Chambliss, will explore how Florida’s comic publishing history shaped American comic culture, revealing the state’s influence on visual storytelling, regional identity, and creative networks through the Comics as Data North America project. Dr. Chambliss is a historian, author, and professor at Michigan State University whose work explores popular culture, comics, race, and digital humanities. He is …
Events at UCFDr. Mary L. Gray advised Microsoft on AI-ethics and the nature of work in an AI-enabled world. Now she joins the Center for Ethics by Zoom in Ethically Speaking to talk about her research. Public debates about AI and work tend to focus on whether machines will replace people, but that framing misses a more fundamental question: what kinds of …
Events at UCFPoissant will read from his latest fiction.
Events at UCFWriters in the Sun Reading with Jaquira Díaz Join Writers in the Sun for a reading with UCF alum Jaquira Díaz, author of the award-winning memoir Ordinary Girls and the upcoming paperback edition of her novel This Is the Only Kingdom. Ordinary Girls received a Florida Book Prize, and Díaz’s work explores themes of identity, family, place and belonging. During …
Events at UCFThe Politics of the Image: Documenting "Civilised Savagery" in Portuguese Africa (1900s–1920s) The growing internationalisation of African affairs from the late nineteenth century onwards was accompanied by an intensification of critical scrutiny of European colonial rule, both within Africa and beyond. "Civilised savagery" came under increasing examination, and the production, circulation, and strategic use of photographic images played a central …
Events at UCFIf you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This three-hour webinar will give you an overview of what to know, important actions to take and best practices for avoiding common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success. Learn about the journey from pre-venture to start-up to opening your business, as this training …
Events at UCFJoe Rohde, 40 year Walt Disney Imagineering veteran and themed entertainment icon, will be speaking and signing his book Floating Mountains. Floating Mountains: The Art of Imagining the Impossible by Disney Legend and former Imagineer Joe Rohde is a master class in creativity, collaboration and turning visionary ideas into reality.... It draws on anecdotes from Rohde's storied 40-year career -- ranging …
Events at UCFYour business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. We’ll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included and how to use it as a tool to keep your company on track for long-term growth. Please note: Certain devices’ operating systems (e.g., Windows S mode), browsers, programs/features, applications, firewalls, etc., may …
Events at UCFCelebrating U.S. Small Business Administration’s National Veteran Small Business Week, this workshop addresses the role of the SBA Office of Veterans Business Development in maximizing the availability, applicability, and usability of small business programs for Veterans, Service-Disabled Veterans, Reserve Component Members, and their dependents or survivors. OVBD is SBA’s liaison with the military veteran’s business community; provides policy analysis and …
Events at UCFHow Words Shape People and Connect Worlds: A Journey through Language, Culture, and Research This presentation explores how language can shape cultural understanding, identity, and connections between people and communities. Drawing on Dr. Alla Kourova's research, teaching, creative activities, and recent publications, How Words Shape People: Understanding Business Russian through Proverbs and Connecting Worlds: A Comprehensive Guide for New Immigrant …
Events at UCFIf you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This three-hourwebinar will give you an overview of what to know, important actions to take, and best practices on how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success. Learn about the journey from pre-venture to start-up to opening your business as …
Events at UCFThis webinar will explain the SBA federal surplus property programs currently available to 8(a) firms and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). The workshop will address the regulatory guidance applicable to both programs, eligibility criteria, and the role of the SBA district office monitoring these programs if you receive a property transfer. The Florida State Agency for Surplus Program (SASP) will be …
Events at UCFA webinar providing an overview of the marketing process for small business, as well as a close look at all elements of a marketing plan. Marketing is the driver of revenue growth and an imperative for small business success. Topics include the traditional four “P’s” of marketing – Product, Place, Promotion and Price – as well as three new “P’s” …
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