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Learning From A Complex Communications Experiment In My Own Home, Carolyn Massiah
Learning From A Complex Communications Experiment In My Own Home, Carolyn Massiah
UCF Forum
I am living in what I believe is the most complex communications experiment that could be designed by researchers.
The World Is Complex – That's Why We Need All Of Us, Bruce Janz
The World Is Complex – That's Why We Need All Of Us, Bruce Janz
UCF Forum
Humanities is just about reading old books and writing new ones, isn’t it? Not anymore – think digital.
Leadership Is About Developing 1 Voice And 1 Movement, Germayne Graham
Leadership Is About Developing 1 Voice And 1 Movement, Germayne Graham
UCF Forum
When your time to lead comes, what practices will define your leadership?
Allow The Waves To Do Their Work, Carolyn Massiah
Allow The Waves To Do Their Work, Carolyn Massiah
UCF Forum
I have found that the beach is one of the most relaxing places to visit.
Much Of My Work Ethic, Time Management I Have Learned Through Parenting, Germayne Graham
Much Of My Work Ethic, Time Management I Have Learned Through Parenting, Germayne Graham
UCF Forum
I was cleaning up the house one day and stumbled across a homemade Mother’s Day card that one of my children made for me. It was so beautifully written in scribbles with crayons and decorated with glitter and sparkles.
With A Little Help From My Friends..., Meg K. Scharf
With A Little Help From My Friends..., Meg K. Scharf
UCF Forum
Do I have enough friends?
I Still Love Watching Films On Big Screen – Despite Trend To Small Screens, Amanda Osorio
I Still Love Watching Films On Big Screen – Despite Trend To Small Screens, Amanda Osorio
UCF Forum
I’ve always been a fan of movies. And not just watching them, but also analyzing them: who the director was, why they shot a scene a certain way, who produced it, the making of the film, who starred in it and why, the ratings, reviews and more.
It's Time To Spring Clean Your Closets — And Personal Relationships, Carolyn Massiah
It's Time To Spring Clean Your Closets — And Personal Relationships, Carolyn Massiah
UCF Forum
I looked at my calendar recently and realized that spring is rapidly approaching. Each year at this time, I’m like millions of others who undertake the task of spring cleaning our homes.
In These Troubled Times Of Public Discourse, Is There Still A Place For Dialogue?, Bruce Janz
In These Troubled Times Of Public Discourse, Is There Still A Place For Dialogue?, Bruce Janz
UCF Forum
Carl von Clausewitz, the great theorist of war, said: “War is not merely an act of policy but a true political instrument, a continuation of political intercourse, carried on with other means.” What he meant was that even in the time of war, there are other kinds of dialogue happening, and war is not an act that happens because of the failure of dialogue, but is just another component in it.
Never Underestimate The Power Of Forgiveness, Germayne Graham
Never Underestimate The Power Of Forgiveness, Germayne Graham
UCF Forum
For many people, forgiveness issues may go undetected because they ignore the obvious signs that they have not let go of a past hurt. I believe that in order to experience total freedom in life, one must constantly do a forgiveness check – as I once did with my biological father.
Relationships That Have Roots Are The Anchors In Our Lives, Carolyn Massiah
Relationships That Have Roots Are The Anchors In Our Lives, Carolyn Massiah
UCF Forum
The view in my backyard is a conservation area full of various types of trees. As the seasons pass, the trees lose their leaves and even some of their branches, but the trees remain in large part due to their sturdy roots.
Help Those Who Are Trying To Overcome A Loss During Holidays, Germayne Graham
Help Those Who Are Trying To Overcome A Loss During Holidays, Germayne Graham
UCF Forum
I lost my cousin to a tragic suicide death 23 years ago and my heart has never forgotten the pain that I felt following this loss.
Homeschooled Students Bring Own Set Of Skills To University Campuses, Ali P. Gordon
Homeschooled Students Bring Own Set Of Skills To University Campuses, Ali P. Gordon
UCF Forum
Key questions always loom large for parents of homeschooled, college-bound students, such as: “What happens when my child actually gets to the university level? Will they be able to keep up?”
Let's Find A Way To Make The Dialogue Work, Bruce Janz
Let's Find A Way To Make The Dialogue Work, Bruce Janz
UCF Forum
There is a breaking point for many people around the neighborhood and around the country, as has been seen this month.
Preparation Is The Key To Facing Whatever May Come Your Way, Michael Preston
Preparation Is The Key To Facing Whatever May Come Your Way, Michael Preston
UCF Forum
Professional football coach George Allen was famously quoted as saying: “Winning is the science of being totally prepared.”
Even In A Crowd, Protest Is A Personal Journey, Germayne Graham
Even In A Crowd, Protest Is A Personal Journey, Germayne Graham
UCF Forum
In the wake of some recent protests taking place all across the country, I am reminded of the very personal and public consequences that result from various reactions. By definition, protest means "a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something."
The Only Way I Was Going To 'Veganize' My Life Was To Immerse Myself, Amanda Osorio
The Only Way I Was Going To 'Veganize' My Life Was To Immerse Myself, Amanda Osorio
UCF Forum
This summer I made the decision to do something that many Latins often hesitate to attempt: become a vegan.
Positive Effects Can Result From Both A Cordial Welcome – And Even Adversity, Gerrod Lambrecht
Positive Effects Can Result From Both A Cordial Welcome – And Even Adversity, Gerrod Lambrecht
UCF Forum
This Saturday marks the beginning of a new football season as the Knights get ready to host South Carolina State. This game will also mark the beginning of the Scott Frost coaching era of UCF football. We have a new coaching staff, new uniforms, a new offense (UCFast), a new defense (UCFierce), and a more exciting game day experience.
Merging Is More Than A Traffic Term, Germayne Graham
Merging Is More Than A Traffic Term, Germayne Graham
UCF Forum
On my drive to work I have to merge onto three very busy roadways. I am constantly saying to myself: “Please just let me in.”
The Only Time You Truly Can Have Everything Is On A Bagel, Michael Preston
The Only Time You Truly Can Have Everything Is On A Bagel, Michael Preston
UCF Forum
Of all of the bagels there is nothing quite as satisfying to me than the Everything Bagel with cream cheese at a shop in town. It gives me everything I want out of life: a warm bagel that is crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside; a savory and salty blend of sea salt, garlic, poppy seed, onion, and other stuff I cannot place right now. And then the cream cheese. Gooey and sweet, it cuts through all of the savory in a way that is magical.
The Sacrifices We Parents Make – Even When We Don't Understand Why, Yolanda Hood
The Sacrifices We Parents Make – Even When We Don't Understand Why, Yolanda Hood
UCF Forum
One recent night I sat in a stadium – being eaten by mosquitos – with my 14-year-old daughter and watched a women’s soccer game. Last summer, after saving for a year, I took my daughter to Canada two weeks for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. I walked a mile from parking to the stadium every day, stood in long lines at security to have bags checked and, at times, even sat in the rain – all so I could watch the pure joy on my daughter’s face.
Change Is Constant – So You Better Learn To Adapt, Traci Evison
Change Is Constant – So You Better Learn To Adapt, Traci Evison
UCF Forum
I recently saw a turtle digging a hole to lay eggs in a neighborhood park that I walk through. This park has a lake but what surprised me about the turtle was the location she decided to lay her eggs. Instead of making the nest close to the lake about 50 feet away, where I would assume it would be easier for young turtles to begin their lives, this turtle was digging a hole a few feet from the street at the edge of the park.
Dear Daughter, In Face Of Tragedy Try To Keep Your Spirit Intact, Leandra Preston-Sidler
Dear Daughter, In Face Of Tragedy Try To Keep Your Spirit Intact, Leandra Preston-Sidler
UCF Forum
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.'” – Mister Rogers
Lessons From A Garbage Dump: How To Say 'No', Michael Preston
Lessons From A Garbage Dump: How To Say 'No', Michael Preston
UCF Forum
It was a symbol of excess and waste in 1980s New York City. The massive 2,200-acre Fresh Kills Landfill in Staten Island, N.Y., was once the largest garbage dump in the world.
He Used The Internet - I Used The Encyclopedia, Rebekah Mccloud
He Used The Internet - I Used The Encyclopedia, Rebekah Mccloud
UCF Forum
I was talking recently with one of my students who will graduate in May. He told me about his first year in college and began his reminiscence with: “Back in the day…”
Don't Let Clutter Of Extraneous Thoughts Get In Your Way, Traci Evison
Don't Let Clutter Of Extraneous Thoughts Get In Your Way, Traci Evison
UCF Forum
I have the best conversations when I am alone.
Volunteering May Teach You Something About Yourself, Traci Evison
Volunteering May Teach You Something About Yourself, Traci Evison
UCF Forum
The opportunity to volunteer presented itself to me last year – and it turned out to be just as much an educational lesson to me about patience and communications.
This Year Show Compassion – For Others And Yourself, Yolanda Hood
This Year Show Compassion – For Others And Yourself, Yolanda Hood
UCF Forum
This is the year of melting.
The Good, The Bad And The Quintessential Christmas Music, Heather Gibson
The Good, The Bad And The Quintessential Christmas Music, Heather Gibson
UCF Forum
There are two types of people: those like myself, who the day after Thanksgiving turn their radio to the all-Christmas music station, and the rest of you Grinchy McGrinchersons.
A Holiday Greeting That Applies To Everyone, Terri Susan Fine
A Holiday Greeting That Applies To Everyone, Terri Susan Fine
UCF Forum
The Thanksgiving holiday season brought with it interesting discussions about “the holidays” – so many holidays are celebrated by people of different cultures, religious backgrounds and nations of origin.