Assistant Professor
The Nicholson School of Communication (NSC) at the University of Central Florida is seeking a tenure-earning assistant professor of Communication with an emphasis in Environmental/Science Mass Communication, to enhance NSC’s forthcoming Ph.D. in Strategic Communication. Aug. 8, 2018, is the anticipated start date.

GEP-GAA Three Year Visiting Lecturer Position
The Nicholson School of Communication (NSC) at the University of Central Florida is seeking applications for a nine-month, non-tenure earning, three-year visiting lecturer in the Human Communication, General Education Program (GEP), Global Achievement Academy (GAA) program anticipated to begin fall 2018.

Dr. Kim Voss will present her research topic "Women Politicking Politely: Advancing Feminism in the 1960s and 1970s." This event is part of the faculty colloquia series and is the final session. This brown bag lunch discussion will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3 in NSC room 228. All are welcome to attend.

Lt. Christine Gigicos of UCF PD, the commander of the UCF Downtown Police station, will speak just prior to the next faculty meeting from 9:30 - 10 a.m. about safety and security regarding the downtown campus. She will also will be taking questions from faculty as well. 

Faculty meeting minutes from the Sept. 29 meeting are now available. You can access these minutes by clicking the link below.

The COS Chair/Directors Regular Meeting Minutes from the Sept. 27 meeting are now available. You can access these minutes by clicking the link below.

The Division of Teaching and Learning is proud to announce the What's Next Fall 2017 Workshop Series. The series includes workshops like "Addressing Student Professional Identity Crises", "Proposing a Competitive QEP-Funded Project" and "Student Networking & Professional Development." For more information, visit https://undergrad.ucf.edu/whatsnext/

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities National Internship Program (HNIP) is seeking applicants for the spring and summer 2018 internship sessions. HNIP provides students the opportunity to receive valuable work experience through paid internships with federal agencies and private corporations nationwide. The deadline to apply for a spring 2018 internship is Oct. 27, 2017. Visit www.hacu.net/hnip

Are you interested in attending the 2017 Dr. Valarie Greene King Diversity Breakfast at 8 a.m., Monday, Oct. 16? This year's keynote speaker is Dr. Carol Moseley Braun, the first female African-American senator. If you are interested in attending, please contact Jane Ingalls.

Faculty are encouraged to continue to update their profile in Sedona throughout the year. Be sure to include all accolades (e.g., awards, recognition, etc.) and all research, teaching and service productivity.

National Public Radio producer Denny Shin is bringing NPR's hit show Ask Me Another to Orlando for a live taping at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday Oct. 19 at the Hard Rock Theater at Universal Orlando located at 6050 Universal Blvd. Orlando, FL 32819. If you would like to attend, please contact Dennis Shin directly at 323-401-0497 for free tickets.

The UCF Alumni Association has announced the ChargeON: Beyond the Sport professional development and networking event for UCF's graduates and friends. This event will take place from 2 - 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13 at classroom building 2, room 106. The panel will feature Olympic gold medalists and national champions. In addition to sharing their personal stories, the group will discuss themes like leadership, motivation, teamwork and more. The event is free, but space is limited and registration is required. To learn more about the panelists, guest speakers and event, click here.

The 2017 UCF Benefits Fair will take place from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27 in the Student Union Pegasus Ballroom. The event, hosted by Human Resources, will include vendors providing information regarding insurance, retirement and open enrollment. Flu shots, chair massages, hands on CPR instruction and more will also be provided at this event. For more information, contact the UCF Human Resources Benefits Section at 407-823-2771 or benefits@ucf.edu. You can also visit human resources online at http://hr.ucf.edu/current-employees/benefits/open-enrollment, for more information.