From megalomaniac leaders to mass suicides, the word cult is an overwhelmingly negative one in popular culture. This series digs deeper by considering what draws people to such groups, how charisma is constructed, and how boundaries between religions and cults are delineated. Each movie will be followed by a facilitated discussion by a religion and […]
Visit the Rosen Library to see our latest exhibit, We Are NSMH. This fun and colorful exhibit is curated by members of the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH). It showcases photographs and information about NSMH, which is one of the most active student groups on the Rosen campus. Also included are applications, for […]
Hispanic Heritage Month, established in 1988, runs from September 15 through October 15. It recognizes and celebrates the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans have made to the United States. Florida in particular has a strong Hispanic legacy including the oldest inhabited city in the U.S., St. Augustine, which was founded in 1565 by the […]
Want to get the most out of the library resources in your field? Looking to brush up on your search skills? Join us online from 10:30-11:30, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 for the first Research Tips Tuesday of the semester! This month we will be exploring how to identify and locate the best resources for your […]
**UPDATE 09/02/19** Hurricane Dorian has passed and all UCF campuses are now re-opened. **UPDATE 09/02/19** In anticipation of Hurricane Dorian’s expected impact on Central Florida, UCF is now closed. Due to the current path and timeline and the likelihood of severe weather into Wednesday, UCF will remain closed on Thursday, Sept. 5. **UPDATE 09/01/19** In […]
IT’S GAME DAY!! Charge On, Knights! The John C. Hitt Library is closing at 5:00 pm today so we can make it to the stadium to cheer on our Knights. All other UCF Libraries are closing at 2:00 pm.
This summer the UCF Libraries purchased a large bundle of primary source databases as a result of deeply discounted pricing and negotiations with the vendor. The databases cover an extensive variety of fields, from advertising to American Indian newspapers to World War I. This was a one-time purchase to which the Libraries have perpetual access. […]
Welcome, Knights! Join UCF Libraries on a grand tour road trip to help Knightro and friends find their way around the library. Knight Travel Trivia ContestTuesday, August 27th2:00-3:00pmJohn C. Hitt Library, 223 Come challenge your fellow Knights to see who knows the most about UCF and road trips. The winning team takes home prizes! Knightro’s […]
UCF Libraries, in partnership with the College of Graduate Studies Pathways to Success, is offering a full slate of graduate workshops during the fall 2019 semester including Library Research & Literature Review Strategies, Planning Poster Sessions, EndNote & RefWorks: Citing Made Easy, Apps to Help Optimize Your Research Life, Optimizing Your Online Presence, Where to […]
Hidden Artists is a group of UCF employees from across departments and campuses who create art outside of their daily jobs. Founded by Judy Bragg Pardo, Hidden Artists have exhibited together since 2008. From painting, drawing, photography, jewelry, and mixed media, the works of these artistic employees are on display at the exhibit wall of […]