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Luis Fred, Associate Professor of Trombone, will deliver his talk, "Caribbean Musical Cosmopolitanism, A Lecture About Musical Mestizaje"

A UCF Literacy Symposium EventIn this presentation, participants will hear from two sets of instructional support providers in disciplinary literacy at the secondary level. In Wyoming's Fremont County School District 1 (Lander), Cami Kostreva and Kristy Nelson have worked alongside teacher leaders from various content areas who have volunteered to partake in disciplinary literacy-focused professional development cohorts. Currently, professional development has been designed for these cohorts to continue learning over a span of three years, each year delving deeper into disciplinary literacy learning, instructional implementation and student apprenticeship. In Park County School District 6 (Cody), innovative integration of evidence-based adolescent literacy instruction has been the center of the school's 3-year initiative to improve reading. Stephany Anderson will introduce listeners to one high school grappling with the understanding and implementation of the science of reading across Tier 1, 2 and 3 instruction. The school's journey began with interdisciplinary cohorts inquiring into the application of disciplinary literacy supports and integrating those supports into interdisciplinary, place-based outdoor education, and the establishment of a Literacy Lab with Tier 2 literacy intervention and progress monitoring. Finally, the school provided instructional training to enhance computer-based Tier 3 intervention and purchased foundational literacy instructional materials that reflect adolescent culture. In both cases, these instructional leaders will describe their work with teachers and explain the successes, struggles, and lessons learned. Leslie Rush, a university-based consultant supporting both, will engage the audience in a discussion about the potential for disciplinary literacy professional development. Presenters: Stephany Anderson, Literacy Interventionist, Park County School District #6, Wyoming; Kristy Nelson, Instructional Facilitator, Fremont County School District #1, Wyoming; Camriel Kostreva, Literacy Specialist, Fremont County School District #1, Wyoming; Leslie Rush, Wyoming Excellence Chair in Literacy Education, University of WyomingVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/7CLpZqjSQw2khm5_7BrLtA Registration Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/7CLpZqjSQw2khm5_7BrLtA Registration Info: Register in advance for this event.

The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program offers young professionals the opportunity to work in Japan as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) or Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs). Since 1987, more than 70,000 JET Program participants from over 60 countries have lived and worked in cities, towns, and villages throughout Japan. Join JET and become part of this exclusive network of like-minded international enthusiasts! To learn more, come and speak to a JET Program representative when they visit your campus! Registration Link: https://forms.gle/1ZWzp3bzj1K2H7KU7 Registration Info: Register by Mon, Sept 29 at NOON

This is a 2.5 to 3 hour virtual training session designed to help two groups of business: (1) those just exploring or brand new to government contracting and (2) those down the path a bit looking to backfill some gaps. You can join late or leave early and still learn something about government contracting, but those that stick around for the whole program will receive a practical, frank, overview of the government contracting process.This webinar covers the following areas:* Introduction to the Government Contracting Process * Components of a "GIB Ready" Business * Suggestions for an Initial Marketing Tool Kit * Reactive Business Development Strategies * Proactive Business Development Strategies * Introduction to the SBA's Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) database * Potential Next StepsIn addition to the instruction, attendees will have the opportunity to receive handouts that are practical tools in helping develop your government contracting programs. The handouts will also include the slide deck of the presentation which will include a number of live links to research resources, registration sites, and certification programs.This class will be delivered by one of the Florida APEX Accelerator Consultants at UCF. The Florida APEX Accelerator provides no cost government contracting consulting to small businesses.This event is sponsored by the Florida SBDC at UCF.Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/government-contracting-overview-5a1eVO8Tzmf Registration Link: https://sbdcorlando.com/upcoming-seminars/

During the next several Wednesdays, CREOL faculty will present brief highlights of their research activities. The talks take place at noon in Room 103, with two professors each giving a 25-minute presentation.Attendance is mandatory for all first-semester Ph.D. students.SEPTEMBER 312:00: Ayman Abouraddy12:30: Christian HeideSEPTEMBER 10No presentationsSEPTEMBER 1712:00: Sean Pang12:30: Yannick SalaminSEPTEMBER 2412:00: Konstantin Vodopyanov12:30: Shin-Tson WuOCTOBER 112:00: Joshua Kaufman12:30: Kristopher DavisOCTOBER 812:00: Kyle Renshaw12:30: Peter DelfyettOCTOBER 1512:00: Eric Johnson12:30: Ivan DivlianskyOCTOBER 2212:00: Murat Yuskel12:30: Li FangOCTOBER 2912:00: Kyu Young Han12:30: Leland NordinNOVEMBER 512:00: TBD12:30: Midya PartoNOVEMBER 1212:00: Sasan Fathpour12:30: Debashis ChandaNOVEMBER 1912:00: Stephen Eikenberry12:30: TBD