Dr. Cyrus Zargar, the Department of Philosophy's Endowed Al-Ghazali Distinguished Professor in Islamic Studies, will present "Persian Sufi Poetry and Contemporary Cinema: The Gaze according to Majid Majidi." Majid Majidi's films capture contradictions in Iranian life: anonymity and identity; poverty and joy; and disability and extraordinary skill. To do so, Majidi draws from the classical Persian Sufi literary tradition. His focus on themes related to sight, as well as his neorealist style, centers the gaze as one of the most powerful themes in his work.

A webinar providing an overview of the marketing process for small business, as well as a close look at all elements of a marketing plan. Marketing is the driver of revenue growth and an imperative for small business success. Topics include the traditional four "P's" of marketing - Product, Place, Promotion, and Price - as well as three new "P's" with special application to small businesses - Positioning, People, and Planning.Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/marketing-basics-webinar-5a1eVO6ifqP/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/marketing-basics-webinar-5a1eVO6ifqP/overview

The Department of History and RICHES will host eight panelists across five interactive stations.This event is a part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025. Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/celebrates/ Registration Info: For more information.

Join us for an exciting evening showcasing the innovative work of UCF's SVAD graduating seniors from the nationally ranked Emerging Media BFA program. Engage with the future of Orlando's design community, connecting with talented students as they showcase groundbreaking projects in the Graphic Design and Animation & Visualization tracks. The evening will conclude with inspiring presentations from distinguished industry guests, sharing their creative insights and career wisdom. Don't miss this unique chance to be a part of the next chapter in Orlando's thriving creative scene!This event is a part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025. Registration Link: http://Arts.ucf.edu/celebrates Registration Info: For more information.

A dynamic panel exploring the transformative impact of artificial intelligence across diverse realms of creativity. Our expert panelists will discuss innovative applications in music, language learning, and computational creativity, offering insights into how AI is reshaping the future of artistic expression and learning methodologies. Don't miss this opportunity to uncover the limitless potential of AI in pushing creative boundaries.This event is a part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025. Registration Link: http://Arts.ucf.edu/celebrates Registration Info: For more information.

Bring your lunch and join us to learn about the research graduate students are conducting!Please see the presentation abstracts below for more information:Jacob Woodard \- Jonathan Dickinson's Journal as an Ethnohistorical Resource for Insights into Florida Ethnobiology* Abstract: Jonathan Dickinson's Journal, a firsthand account of his 1696 shipwreck and journey through Florida, provides valuable ethnohistorical data on the region's plant and animal use. This talk examines the botanical and zoological references to reconstruct aspects of Indigenous resource utilization, environmental interactions, and subsistence strategies. By analyzing Dickinson's descriptions of flora, fauna, and survival practices, we gain information into the ethnobiological landscape of 17th-century Florida, and insights to colonial bias on ecological realities.Melissa Marks \- Sex Estimation Using Metric and Geometric Morphometric Analyses of the Adult Human Talus* Abstract: Estimating biological sex is an essential first step when analyzing human remains in both forensic and archaeological contexts. The talus is a promising alternative to traditional methods utilizing the pelvis or skull. The present study aims to refine metric and geometric morphometric methodologies of sex estimation utilizing ancient Egyptian, ancient Maya, and modern American tali. After preliminary analyses, side asymmetry was not identified based on the linear measurements or the GM data. Linear discriminant analysis achieved 64-71% accuracy. Set points achieved 71-78% accuracy. Canonical Variate Analysis achieved 57-100% accuracy in shape space, and 67-83% in form space. These preliminary results carry important implications for sex estimation of archaeological and modern populations based on the talus.Lydia Kiernicki - A Temporal and Spatial Analysis of Macrobotanical Remains Preservation at the Penny Site in Cape Canaveral, Florida* Abstract: Previous paleoethnobotanical analyses of microremains, starches and phytoliths at the Penny Site in Cape Canaveral, Florida have identified a variety of food plants, including greenbrier (Smilax sp.), maize (Zea mays), bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) and acorn (Quercus sp.). Using statistical analyses to identify spatial and temporal patterns of plant remains, I will further assess the distribution, preservation, and cultural use of plants at the site. This study will enhance our understanding of preservation of plant remains in coastal Florida contexts and of foodways that made up the subsistence practices of Indigenous populations that occupied Cape Canaveral.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/96976159385?pwd=61qhoOkT1nXzKbKOYDlY1CnzPeorRL.1&from=addon