The Puerto Rico Museum of Natural History (MHNPR) and Conservation is key to the future of Puerto Rico. During the event, MHNPR members will highlight the island’s natural and historical richness spanning over 100 million years. They will cover topics from Puerto Rico’s biodiversity and geology to its Taíno and colonial heritage, aiming to inspire […]
Posted October 7, 2024
Join GPII and the UCF Puerto Rico Research Hub for an lively conversation with guest speakers Iraida Rodríguez-Negrón, Curator at the Museo de Arte De Ponce in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Gisela Carbonell, Curator at the Rollins Museum of Art, Orlando, FL, and Dr. Fernando Rivera, Director of the UCF Puerto Rico Research Hub to discuss […]
Posted October 7, 2024
In-Person Event Wednesday, September 25, 2024 3:00 – 4:30 PM EST Fairwinds Alumni Center Download the University Map. UCF Global Perspectives and International Initiatives is pleased to invite you to an informative discussion with Ambassador David Welch, a top former U.S. diplomat who served as Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs in the U.S. Department […]
Posted August 29, 2024
Join Major League Baseball and the University of Central Florida Puerto Rico Research Hub, and UCF Athletics, for a FREE introductory diamond sports clinic for kids ages 5-12 at the UCF Softball Complex on Saturday, March 30, at 10:30am (check-in opens at 9:30am). The event will feature players and coaches from UCF Knights baseball team, […]
Posted March 13, 2024
Join the UCF Puerto Rico Research Hub for a discussion with Dr. Jorge Duany, Director of the Cuban Research Institute at FIU, to discuss The Cuban and Puerto Rican Diasporas in Florida. Born in Cuba and raised in Panama and Puerto Rico, he is a renowned Anthropology Professor who previously served as Acting Dean at […]
Posted March 13, 2024
IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL EVENT Join us for an enlightening conversation between guest speaker Dr. Raúl Santiago- Bartolomei, Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Planning, University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras, and Dr. Fernando Rivera, Director of the UCF Puerto Rico Research Hub. Dr. Santiago will discuss the challenges, solutions, and the broader impact on […]
Posted February 13, 2024
UCF Office of Global Perspectives and International Initiatives (GPII) is pleased to invite you to a public event with esteemed guest Senator Max Baucus, the longest-serving U.S. senator in Montana and Former US Ambassador to China. The discussion will focus on the current state of the bilateral relations between US and China, US Foreign policy, […]
Posted February 7, 2024
Join UCF Global as we recognize the outstanding contribution of our international students and faculty and celebrate the rich cultures they bring to campus. This event serves as a grand opening to International Education Week and is highlighted by the presentation of awards, guest speakers, and cultural performances. Wednesday, November 15, 2023 3:00 P.M. – […]
Posted October 26, 2023
GPII is honored to host Lieutenant General (Retired) Ben Hodges, the former Commanding General of US Army Europe. The discussion will focus on the ongoing war in Ukraine and the critical security commitments for the European Union to deter the Russian threat. The conversation will include US foreign policy toward Ukraine and its role in […]
Posted September 26, 2023
UCF’s Office of Global Perspectives and International Initiatives (GPII) cordially invites you to a discussion of science, diplomacy and policymaking, featuring Dr. Frances Colón. Dr. Colón is currently a member of the White House Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, and formerly served as Deputy Adviser on Science and Technology to the U.S. Secretary […]
Posted March 31, 2023
