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Men's Health Initiative: Teachable Moments

Tuesday January 24, 2012
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Michael Rovito, a health sciences/pre-clinical professor, is one of the two original founders of Men’s Health Initiative, an organization designed to address health issues related to men in the community.

Moot Court Tournament a Resounding Success

Wednesday December 21, 2011
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Earlier this month, more than 100 college students from across the country gathered in Orlando to compete in the South Atlantic Regional Undergraduate Moot Court Qualifying Tournament hosted by UCF’s Department of Legal Studies.

Future Elder Caregivers Should Learn Life Histories

Thursday December 15, 2011
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This fall, Associate Professor Denise Gammonley from the School of Social Work teamed up with Connie Lester from the Department of History to lead a project designed to introduce undergraduates to the concept of “person-centered care.”

Students Gain World View on Trip to Seoul, Korea

Friday December 2, 2011
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Students from the University of Central Florida, University of Delaware and Cornell University recently traveled to Seoul, Korea, to explore the nature of South Korean public administration.

Internet Threats Against U.S. President To Be Argued During Student Tournament

Thursday December 1, 2011
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More than 100 college students will put their lawyering skills to the test Friday, Dec. 2, when they defend or argue against the legality of shutting down a chat room where threats to the U.S. president were made. It’s a hypothetical case that is at the center of the South Atlantic Regional Undergraduate Moot Court Qualifying Tournament

College To Receive Fourth Competitive Award for IT Upgrades

Monday November 28, 2011
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The College of Health and Public Affairs has learned it will receive a 2011-2012 UCF Technology Fee Award for $602,855.

New UCF, USF Program to Help Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children

Monday November 7, 2011
UCF and the University of South Florida have secured a $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to train future speech-language pathologists so they can help deaf and hard-of-hearing children whose families do not speak English.

$1.6 Million Grant Funds Rural Health Care Study

Thursday October 27, 2011
The National Institutes of Health has awarded the UCF College of Health and Public Affairs a $1.6 million grant to assess health care provided by Rural Health Clinics — federally recognized clinics located in rural, medically underserved areas of the United States.

Public Administration Now a School

Friday September 30, 2011
The University of Central Florida's nationally ranked Department of Public Administration has been designated as a school, a reflection of the department's accomplishments and excellence.

Grants Available for Needy Students in Health Fields

Wednesday August 24, 2011
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More than $500,000 in federal scholarship money is available for financially needy students pursuing health-related professions.

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