Author: Redação
This season, Hanukkah, the Jewish winter festival known as Chanukah, will be celebrated from Dec. 25-Jan. 2. According to the Jewish Agency for Israel, there are approximately 15.8 million Jews globally as of 2024. In the United States, a 2021 Pew Research Center report states that there are around 5.8 million Jewish adults and 2.8 million with Jewish heritage. Ken Hanson, an Associate Professor at UCF specializing in Judaic studies, offers insights into the customs and significance of this holiday. The Office of Institutional Equity also provides reminders to the campus community about respecting religious practices. Hanukkah commemorates the events…
Majority of contemporary Anglo-American Christmas customs are harmless and joyful: elves create toys for well-behaved children, couples embrace under the mistletoe, and individuals sing carols in the snow. However, it has not always been this way; kids in previous times had much more to dread than just receiving coal as a punishment. They had Krampus, a human-like figure with hooves, horns, and a forked tongue dragging chains and carrying a large bag. The tale of Krampus dates back centuries, originating from the chilling ghost stories told to get through Europe’s long winter nights. During the darkest nights of the year…
Nathan Kurelo Wilk ’22, a graduate student in fintech, is ready to embark on a career as a software engineer at Microsoft specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. Wilk is excited about the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, contribute to advancements in the tech industry, and create innovative solutions that can benefit society. Wilk’s experiences that have paved the way for his post-graduation job include co-founding Expand Financial LLC, a fintech business focused on financial literacy and integrating AI technology. He has also spoken at a Board of Governors meeting on behalf of UCF students, traveled to New York…
Orlando, Fla. – The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to present Cirque Mechanics Winter Wonder Shoppe, a holiday-themed performance that will make its Florida debut on December 12, 2024. The show features acrobatics, contortionists, unicyclists and trampoline wall performers as they interact with innovative mechanical devices throughout its enchanting story. The 90-minute Cirque Mechanics Winter Wonder Shoppe, supported by Chick-fil-A Greater Orlando Area, will run for two weeks inside the 500-seat big top at Seneff Arts Plaza. “Our goal is to create memorable experiences for every life,” said Kathy Ramsberger, president and CEO of Dr. Phillips.…