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Give Someone A Break, Melody Bowdon
Give Someone A Break, Melody Bowdon
UCF Forum
About 20 years ago, when I was a graduate student in Tucson, Arizona, I befriended two neighbors who worked as traveling nurses taking short-term jobs at hospitals in interesting places around the country. John and Sue had met a few years earlier when they served together in a busy metropolitan hospital, an often stressful environment.
Age Is Nothing But A Number, Rebekah Mccloud
Age Is Nothing But A Number, Rebekah Mccloud
UCF Forum
I am one of 76 million children born in the United States between 1945 and 1964. I am a Baby Boomer and have reached the age when I am counted as a bona fide “senior citizen.” I received my AARP card nearly a decade ago amidst some grumbles and groans until I realized all of the discounts it afforded me.
Our Military Heroes, Richard C. Crepeau
Our Military Heroes, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
Over the last few years, with the Vietnam War fading into history and the military draft a thing of the past, the relationship between the general population of the United States and the U.S. Military has changed considerably. A conscious effort is now being made to honor American military personnel for the sacrifices they make on behalf of their country. This has long been needed and is a welcome development.
The New Flavors Of The Century: Salsa And Guacamole, Maritza Martinez
The New Flavors Of The Century: Salsa And Guacamole, Maritza Martinez
UCF Forum
Not too long ago, being Hispanic in the United States was…no bueno.
Murray, Richard C. Crepeau
Murray, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
The words monumental, epic, unforgettable, and historic are thrown around with reckless abandon in our hyperbolic age that specializes in over-inflating the reality of mundane events. As a historian I am especially wary of the term “historic,” when describing a sports event. In the universe of high frequency television commentators, all of these words suffer from overuse.
When Do We Stop Caring About The Brands That Define Us?, Nathan Holic
When Do We Stop Caring About The Brands That Define Us?, Nathan Holic
UCF Forum
During the decade leading up to the birth of my son, I averaged 44 ounces of Diet Coke every single day, an amount equal to the volume of the original 7-Eleven Super Big Gulp cup. Forty-four ounces a day, though some days I went with BP or Mobil, anywhere with a soda fountain. Forty-four ounces a day, and that includes those days when I visited restaurants where only Pepsi was served, and sick days when I couldn’t leave bed or even swallow. In fact, when factoring in the number of “free-fills” scored at various eateries, 44 ounces is probably low-balling …
Wimbledon, Richard C. Crepeau
Wimbledon, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
It has been some time since I have watched an entire tennis match. In point of fact my interest has drifted away from the sport. Somehow Wimbledon calls me back. The setting and tradition play a role, as does the fact that it is the only grand slam tournament I have ever seen in person.
We Must All Work To Solve Childhood Obesity, Lisa Barkley
We Must All Work To Solve Childhood Obesity, Lisa Barkley
UCF Forum
Obesity is a global epidemic. It is particularly affecting our children and adolescents. This new phenomenon of having a chronic medical condition affecting such a large proportion of those under 18 years old is unprecedented.
Value Of Social Science Research Often Measured By What You Don't See, Roberto Hugh Potter
Value Of Social Science Research Often Measured By What You Don't See, Roberto Hugh Potter
UCF Forum
In early April, our UCF colleagues at the Florida Space Institute secured a $55 million grant to produce an instrument for space research. Congratulations!
An Ode To Florida’S Summer – And A Time To Remember, Carla Poindexter
An Ode To Florida’S Summer – And A Time To Remember, Carla Poindexter
UCF Forum
It is summer in Florida again, when I always think back to my first summers here and why I still love this time of year.
U.S. Foreign Policy Can Be Only As Good As Public's Understanding Of World Affairs, David Houghton
U.S. Foreign Policy Can Be Only As Good As Public's Understanding Of World Affairs, David Houghton
UCF Forum
Poll after poll shows that most Americans are woefully ignorant about foreign policy and the rest of the world.
Time For Today's Lesson: Learn How To Ask Questions, Seek Answers, Richard C. Crepeau
Time For Today's Lesson: Learn How To Ask Questions, Seek Answers, Richard C. Crepeau
UCF Forum
Time is a construct. There really is no such thing as absolute time. It is measured in a variety of ways and perceived in a multitude of ways. Is it relative? And if so, relative to what?
How Sports Franchises Communicate Via Social Media, Christopher Jones
How Sports Franchises Communicate Via Social Media, Christopher Jones
HIM 1990-2015
The aim of the research is to evaluate how professional sport organizations communicate via social media and lay groundwork on how to effectively do so in the future. The research focuses on the history of social media and its involvement in sport, how it's used today, examples of effective communication and how it can eventually drive revenue for a sport franchise and build a stronger fan base at the same time.
Our Diversity Is What Will Drive New Levels Of Excellence, Lisa Barkley
Our Diversity Is What Will Drive New Levels Of Excellence, Lisa Barkley
UCF Forum
Diversity has changed and the face of America has changed. As a nation, we have to come to grips with the reality that our melting pot has never had so many ingredients mixed in – and we are never going back to what it used to be.
“Thank You” For Reading This Column, Gene Kruckemyer
“Thank You” For Reading This Column, Gene Kruckemyer
UCF Forum
There’s a virus going around that many people likely will think is not a problem – but unfortunately it is something that seems to be more and more irritatingly commonplace.
Together, Science And Art Can Provide Answers In Search For Truth, Carla Poindexter
Together, Science And Art Can Provide Answers In Search For Truth, Carla Poindexter
UCF Forum
As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of UCF this year, we are reminded that the core benefit of an upper-level education is the opportunity to pursue and obtain insight and knowledge over blindness and ignorance.
Overseas Drone Attacks Test Constitution's Precepts, David Houghton
Overseas Drone Attacks Test Constitution's Precepts, David Houghton
UCF Forum
We are occasionally reminded just how difficult it can be for Congress to keep tabs on what the executive branch does.
Young Athletes Must Learn To Balance Health, Challenges, Lisa Barkley
Young Athletes Must Learn To Balance Health, Challenges, Lisa Barkley
UCF Forum
We all want sports heroes and we all want to win – but that desire comes with a price. Just as there will always be winners in sports, there will always be injuries and losers. Often the lines are blurred between what is in the best interest of an athlete’s health and well-being and what it takes to win.
Today's College Degree Should Be As Accessible As A High School Diploma, Richard C. Crepeau
Today's College Degree Should Be As Accessible As A High School Diploma, Richard C. Crepeau
UCF Forum
In his recent State of the Union message, President Obama mentioned the high cost of higher education. This is an issue that he raised a year ago at the same venue, and one that the vice president has been spearheading. For those of us who have been on a college campus for quite some time it is an issue of growing significance.
'Smart' Justice Is Based On More Than Just Reducing Costs, Roberto Hugh Potter
'Smart' Justice Is Based On More Than Just Reducing Costs, Roberto Hugh Potter
UCF Forum
I attended a statewide “justice summit” in December, but left wondering about how some people think we should achieve that.
The Week That Was, Richard C. Crepeau
The Week That Was, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
Some may regard this as one of the strangest weeks ever in Sportsworld. Certainly the less than forthcoming appearance by Lance Armstrong with Oprah had some surrealistic qualities. After years, or even decades, of denial, Armstrong told America’s mother-confessor that, yes, he had indulged in all sorts of performance enhancement techniques to win his record seven Tour de France crowns. The fact that he had taken PED’s surprised no one, but the fact that he did a TV confessional- “bless me Oprah for I have sinned”- surprised a lot of people both in and out of the cycling community.
In Attempt To Quell Violence, Don't Publicly Identify 'Mentally Disturbed', Carla Poindexter
In Attempt To Quell Violence, Don't Publicly Identify 'Mentally Disturbed', Carla Poindexter
UCF Forum
I am certainly not in a position to judge whether a student appears mentally disturbed or unstable in the sense that he or she might be a threat to society or to themselves. However, as a university-level educator who spends most of my working hours with young people in their late teens and early 20s, I have witnessed and experienced situations that were a cause for concern in which I felt compelled to act, intervene or respond in ways that we, as research professors, are often not trained to do. Although most of these situations have been resolved with a …
Baseball Hall Of Fame, Richard C. Crepeau
Baseball Hall Of Fame, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
The biggest problem and greatest injustice with the voting for the Baseball Hall of Fame was not revealed yesterday. It is a problem and injustice that goes back several years and multiple votes by various groups of voters.
Hockey, Richard C. Crepeau
Hockey, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
In my Florida neighborhood it was a quiet Saturday morning. In fact it was probably much the same across much of the United States. No one was in the streets celebrating. No one made comparisons to 1980 when the United States won the World Junior Hockey Championship in Ufa, a city of million or so in Central Russia.
If We Are A 'Civilized' Society, We Must Find A Way To Stop Violence, David Houghton
If We Are A 'Civilized' Society, We Must Find A Way To Stop Violence, David Houghton
UCF Forum
Other nations genuinely look to America as an example, a shining “city upon a hill,” as Massachusetts Bay colony’s first Gov. John Winthrop famously put it. But they cannot understand what they often call America’s “love affair” with guns.
Provider Perceptions Of Ableism And Social Support Networks In The Healthcare Setting, Darcey Mccampbell
Provider Perceptions Of Ableism And Social Support Networks In The Healthcare Setting, Darcey Mccampbell
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The objective of this study is to investigate ableism and social support networks in the healthcare setting. Social support networks play an important role in combating emotional distress in healthcare. They provide disabled patients a method for defending against the negative effects of ableism among other stressors. By definition, ableism refers to perceptions that disability is abnormal and undesirable. Ten healthcare providers in central Florida (i.e., in nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and primary care offices) were interviewed, using in-depth face-to-face qualitative interviewing. Participants were asked questions relating to the effects of ableist language on patients with disabilities as well as …
Message Prioritization In Computer-Mediated Communication: A Study Of Mobile Device Use In The Classroom, Paul Wills
Message Prioritization In Computer-Mediated Communication: A Study Of Mobile Device Use In The Classroom, Paul Wills
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
College students are using their mobile devices during class and this research investigates different aspects of why college students feel so inclined to use these devices during class as well as by what means are students using to participate in computer-mediated communication while simultaneously engaging in classes. This research surveyed 146 students on their perceived use of their own mobile device use during class. The study compared how often different types of devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, and laptops, and different types of social media outlets, like Facebook, Twitter, and other social media websites, were used during class. The …
Managerial Descriptions Of Characteristics And Communication Rule Violations Of Millennial Employees: Insights Into The Hospitality Industry, Nicole Baker
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Millennials are the newest generation to enter the workforce. When Millennials enter organizations, managers construct perceptions about Millennials’ communication behaviors, including their characteristics and adherence to organizational rules. These perceptions help managers decide Millennials’ organizational fit. A review of literature revealed a scarcity of empirical research in this area with little empirical research from communication scholars who apply communication frameworks, theories, and concepts. This research used the lens of social constructionism to understand the membership categorization devices and category-bound activities managers use to characterize Millennials. In order to better understand how Millennials conform to and change organizational culture, data were …
An Investigation Of Boaters' Attitudes Toward And Usage Of Targeted Mobile Apps, Kamra Bowerman
An Investigation Of Boaters' Attitudes Toward And Usage Of Targeted Mobile Apps, Kamra Bowerman
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to understand boaters’ adoption and usage of smartphones and mobile apps as well as to obtain their opinion on potential features of a targeted mobile app being developed as part of a broader interdisciplinary Florida Sea Grant outreach project. Data were gathered from an online survey of a sample of 164 boaters from the surrounding Central Florida area. In contrast with previous empirical mobile app studies, many respondents reported using mobile apps for information-seeking versus escape gratifications. Further more than half of the respondents’ age sixty-five and over indicated using smartphones and mobile apps. …
Textual Analysis Of The Portrayals Of The Roma In A U.S. Newspaper, Sabrina Deaton
Textual Analysis Of The Portrayals Of The Roma In A U.S. Newspaper, Sabrina Deaton
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This study examined the media portrayals of Roma in the United States by taking a closer look at ―Gypsy crime‖ articles in a purposive sample of newspaper articles. These newspaper articles give details of ―confidence‖ crimes and name the alleged perpetrators as Roma or members of the ethnic minority group commonly known as Gypsies. A textual analysis was conducted of 23 articles appearing in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel from August 16, 2011 to February 8, 2013 covering fraud charges against several members of the Marks family. This primary evaluation narrowed the initial sample to nine articles that contained references to …