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2016 Was A Transformative Year For Ucf, Gerrod Lambrecht
2016 Was A Transformative Year For Ucf, Gerrod Lambrecht
UCF Forum
Since everyone likes to come up with “top stories of the year” lists, I thought I would do one with a little UCF twist.
When You Have A Chance To Influence The Universe..., Todd Dagenais
When You Have A Chance To Influence The Universe..., Todd Dagenais
UCF Forum
It’s incredibly ironic to me that the University of Central Florida was started in 1963 near the nation’s spaceport to help support the exploration of the universe – and now we find ourselves in a position as the nation’s second-largest university to exert a great deal of influence on our own little piece of that universe.
'So You're Telling Me There's A Chance.', Todd Dagenais
'So You're Telling Me There's A Chance.', Todd Dagenais
UCF Forum
I love movie lines. So many epic motivational themes about overcoming obstacles come from movies like “Braveheart,” “Rocky” and “Remember the Titans.”
Listen Up – This Is The Most Meaningful Part Of My Job, Rick Brunson
Listen Up – This Is The Most Meaningful Part Of My Job, Rick Brunson
UCF Forum
It’s final-exam week at UCF.
Get Outside The Box – And Go Outside!, Alaina Bernard
Get Outside The Box – And Go Outside!, Alaina Bernard
UCF Forum
We live in a fast-paced society, driven by technology and air conditioners. What would be the motivation for someone to get outside their box and go outside?
'To Change Is To Learn And To Learn Is To Change', Bob Porter
'To Change Is To Learn And To Learn Is To Change', Bob Porter
UCF Forum
“To change is to learn and to learn is to change.” That was often the advice given to me by my mentor in life, Lew Treen, a war veteran, semi-pro baseball player, high school principal and coach.
Run Toward Your Next Job, Not Away From Current One, Bob Porter
Run Toward Your Next Job, Not Away From Current One, Bob Porter
UCF Forum
If you are considering a job change or are looking for your first job, how do you know what direction to take?
Finding The Sweet Spot In Your Life Can Be More Than Just A Dream, Bob Porter
Finding The Sweet Spot In Your Life Can Be More Than Just A Dream, Bob Porter
UCF Forum
When I was a small child, I had a recurring dream that I ran and jumped out of my second-story bedroom window and began to fly. I would fly around the neighborhood to see my friends and help people, and I had a lot of fun doing it. I can’t exactly recall how I learned to fly, but it was instinctive, and I just inherently knew it was a gift. I can still remember how my stomach would get jittery in the moments right before I took the jump in order to fly.
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.
Humanities, Sciences Must Be United -- For Our Collective Success, Carla Poindexter
Humanities, Sciences Must Be United -- For Our Collective Success, Carla Poindexter
UCF Forum
When Pablo Picasso presented his first cubist paintings to the world, even most educated people thought them hideous and irrational, yet his peers saw them to be ingenious.
Much Has Improved In 50 Years, But Early Ucf Had Own Charm, Richard C. Crepeau
Much Has Improved In 50 Years, But Early Ucf Had Own Charm, Richard C. Crepeau
UCF Forum
The University of Central Florida is gearing up to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2013, and much will be said and written about the transformation of the university from a small campus to one of the largest universities in the United States.
Art Is Always A Series Of Questions To Contemplate, Not Solve, Carla Poindexter
Art Is Always A Series Of Questions To Contemplate, Not Solve, Carla Poindexter
UCF Forum
Why do people value a painting or drawing? An elementary-school student I know recently answered: “Because when we look at art we can see how the artist felt about things.”