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Unless You Know Someone’S Story, Don’T ‘Compliment’ Them As Inspirational, Katherine Torres

UCF Forum

Calling someone who utilizes a wheelchair or someone who has some form of physical limitation “inspirational” is often an off-putting comment.

Tiger Woods At The Masters, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

As all the world knows by now, Tiger Woods won the Masters yesterday. Without a doubt, it was one of the most remarkable achievements in recent sport history, completing a long climb back from the bottom following the collapse of his marriage, his body, and, indeed, his life.

Textbook Affordability At Ucf: A Report Of Research Using The Coup Framework And Practical Tips On Working With Faculty, Penny Beile, Sandy Avila

Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Penny Beile and Sandy Avila presented at the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) 2019 Conference in Cleveland, OH on April 11, 2019. The original conference program title was, "Impact on an OER Adoption in an American History Course: An Exploration of Impact on Student Outcomes and Behaviors."

Contributed Paper by: Penny Beile, Aimee deNoyelles, John Raible, and Sandy Avila

Conference Presentation Abstract:

Escalating textbook costs are of increasing concern to faculty and administrators. Survey responses of 1,975 students found that 53% “frequently” or “occasionally” had not purchased a textbook due to cost. This environment served as the impetus …

Why Dogs Are (Sometimes) Better Than Cats, Camille Dolan

UCF Forum

In my life, I have known some cool cats. “Some” might be an overly generous amplification. Four. I’ll go with four.

Feature Paperwork Of Feature G1-G5 From Burns (8br85), Charlotte Robinson, Chelsea Rose, Naomi Paz

Burns Site Excavation

This document contains the field notes taken during excavation of test unit G, pertaining to feature G1-G5. It is a scan of original paper documents generated in the field.

The Irony: My Wife Is Criticized For Some Career Decisions I'M Praised For, Curtis Proctor

UCF Forum

We are living in such interesting times. For much of my life I can remember being able to have a conversation with someone, and whether we agreed or disagreed we walked away maybe not seeing eye-to-eye 100 percent but having heard each other.

Eileen Gray, Christopher Kelly, Diana Azbenova, Nicole Mourad, Jonathan Roebke, Jake Wardell

ARC3743 Final Projects

The purpose for this project was to learn about the life of Eileen Gray and the journey she took that led her to become an Architect. Eileen Gray was an Irish furniture designer and architect of new innovative technologies in architecture. Her inspiration and interest in architecture was strongly encouraged by her lover Jean Badovici. Eileen's most iconic architectural design is the E-1027 house. Eileen Gray was a very inspirational furniture designer and architect during the modern movement in architecture. She was 97 when she died on October 31, 1976.

Carlo Scarpa, Alia Kiwan, Cristian Franco, Jeritsa Negron, Lia Santana, Kyle Davis

ARC3743 Final Projects

In this project, we studied Carlo Scarpa, an Italian architect that focused in small scale detail, making his projects unique. He started his career as an industrial and interior designer, creating wonderful furniture and amazing glass work. Then he started his career as an architect, where we appreciate his attention to detail and the use of different materials.

Featured Bookshelf: 2019 National Poetry Month, Megan M. Haught

Featured Bookshelf

“Loveliest of trees, the cherry now
Is hung with bloom along the bough,
And stands about the woodland ride
Wearing white for Eastertide.

Now, of my threescore years and ten,
Twenty will not come again,
And take from seventy springs a score,
It only leaves me fifty more.

And since to look at things in bloom
Fifty springs are little room,
About the woodlands I will go
To see the cherry hung with snow.”
-A.E. Housman, Loveliest of Trees

Welcome to National Poetry Month!

The Academy of American Poets, inspired by the success of Black History Month and Women’s History …

Toyo Ito, Anthony Poltorak, Dalton Lackey, Miguel Segovia, Mathew Dejesus, Simon Salamanca

ARC3743 Final Projects

This project was designed to allow us as a group to research a famous architect and begin to understand what influenced his style of work and how he grew through his years. By looking at several of Toyo Ito's works and his background, we began to develop a deeper connection and understanding to why and how he became the designer he currently is. The analysis of this architect allowed us to be influenced by his work and pushed us to develop our own styles of architectural design further with the exposure to new information and techniques.

Gottfried Bohm, Cody Reynolds, Ali Akkan, Laura Lopez, Andrew Atesmacher, Yovani Hernandez

ARC3743 Final Projects

Gottfried Bohm was destined to the drafting table from the beginning due to his father being a successful architect. Early in Bohm’s career he followed his father’s footsteps designing small churches until around the end of world war two in which he found his calling, and that was to rebuild the rubble left by the hand of war into something greater than before. Bohm always maintained a level of passion in his work, always relating his work to a bigger picture, making connections with lineage and history. As a member of the “Society for the Reconstruction of Cologne” he not …

Oscar Niemeyer, Daniel Abraham Gandica, Michelle Gonzalez Bello, Josh Liberti, Muntaha Qassim, Shery Soliman

ARC3743 Final Projects

Oscar Niemeyer was a Brazilian architect that was one of the starting influencers for the development of modern architecture in Latin America. Widely known for his use of abstract forms and curves, Niemeyer explored and pushed the aesthetic boundaries of reinforced concrete, which can be seen in the Cathedral of Brasilia, Niteroi Contemporary Art Museum, and International Cultural Center. Through the numerous buildings designed, Niemeyer, who was heavily influenced by architect Le Corbusier, would inspire others such as Zaha Hadid, described as the "Queen of the Curve," and French painter Jacques Benoit, who created a series of paintings entitled Three …

Eero Saarinen, Ena Strikovic, Gloriana Quesada Naranjo, Minelly Liriano, Brandon Aguayo, Rami Hatem

ARC3743 Final Projects

Eero Saarinen was a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer during the 1940s and 1950s. He designed many famous and recognizable buildings, such as the CBS Building and the Dulles Airport. He focused heavily on having a fully thought out and developed concept. His concepts always shined the message in his projects.

The Scoop, Vol. 6 Issue 1, April 2019, Health Sciences Library

Volume 6

Latest news and events from the Health Sciences Library in our monthly newsletter for April 2019.

Kengo Kuma, Natalia A. Rodriguez, Daniel Trent, Anthony Maldonado, Audrey Igou, Katherine Andrekovich

ARC3743 Final Projects

For this project we were to research the life of one of the most significant Japanese architects, Kengo Kuma. He is recognized for his ability to create "The totality of architecture" by activating the senses and focusing people's attentions on the space itself. Many events have shaped his style but he stays true to himself and continues to create transparent spaces with vehicular techniques and the help of craftsmen. Kengo Kuma is currently at the peak of his career with Tokyo's National Stadium under construction. This project communicates the diversity of Japan and will promote Japanese architecture to the globalization.

Paulo Mendes Da Rocha, Dennisse Lescano, Maria Jose Gonzalez Stefanelli, Jirayut Puribhat, Mathew Sheldon

ARC3743 Final Projects

This project consisted of research based on the life and work of Paulo Mendes Da Rocha, who is one of the most important architects of Brazil. He is known for using concrete and glass to construct buildings faster and cheaper. He implements a style called "Brazilian Brutalism," which is very particular, and is the main feature of his work. He has played an important role in Brazil's architecture and urban development.

We’Re All Wonders, Katelyn Ryan

Diverse Families Bookshelf Lesson Plans and Activities

No abstract provided.

Rescue & Jessica, Katelyn Ryan

Diverse Families Bookshelf Lesson Plans and Activities

No abstract provided.

Sarah’S Sleepover, Katelyn Ryan

Diverse Families Bookshelf Lesson Plans and Activities

No abstract provided.

Acceptance Of Other Differences And Unity (Susan Laughs): Lesson Plan, Katelyn Ryan

Diverse Families Bookshelf Lesson Plans and Activities

No abstract provided.

The Pirate Of Kindergarten, Katelyn Ryan

Diverse Families Bookshelf Lesson Plans and Activities

No abstract provided.

Raw Data Of Gps Points From Quarterman (8br223) (10), University Of Central Florida Brevard County Archaeology

Quarterman Site Mapping

These files contain the raw geospatial data taken at the Quarterman (8BR223) site. The data was rendered using a Trimble GPS.

Raw Data Of Gps Points From Quarterman (8br223) (6), University Of Central Florida Brevard County Archaeology

Quarterman Site Mapping

These files contain the raw geospatial data taken at the Quarterman (8BR223) site. The data was rendered using a Trimble GPS.

Raw Data Of Gps Points From Quarterman (8br223) (7), University Of Central Florida Brevard County Archaeology

Quarterman Site Mapping

These files contain the raw geospatial data taken at the Quarterman (8BR223) site. The data was rendered using a Trimble GPS.

Raw Data Of Gps Points From Quarterman (8br223) (9), University Of Central Florida Brevard County Archaeology

Quarterman Site Mapping

These files contain the raw geospatial data taken at the Quarterman (8BR223) site. The data was rendered using a Trimble GPS.

Spreadsheet Of Raw Data Points From Quarterman (8br223), University Of Central Florida Brevard County Archaeology

Quarterman Site Mapping

This file contains the raw data points taken at the Quarterman (8BR223) site.

Raw Data Of Gps Points From Quarterman (8br223) (2), University Of Central Florida Brevard County Archaeology

Quarterman Site Mapping

These files contain the raw geospatial data taken at the Quarterman (8BR223) site. The data was rendered using a Trimble GPS.

Raw Data Of Gps Points From Quarterman (8br223) (1), University Of Central Florida Brevard County Archaeology

Quarterman Site Mapping

These files contain the raw geospatial data taken at the Quarterman (8BR223) site. The data was rendered using a Trimble GPS.

Raw Data Of Gps Points From Quarterman (8br223) (4), University Of Central Florida Brevard County Archaeology

Quarterman Site Mapping

These files contain the raw geospatial data taken at the Quarterman (8BR223) site. The data was rendered using a Trimble GPS.

Raw Data Of Gps Points From Quarterman (8br223) (8), University Of Central Florida Brevard County Archaeology

Quarterman Site Mapping

These files contain the raw geospatial data taken at the Quarterman (8BR223) site. The data was rendered using a Trimble GPS.