Cause for Celebration
The Luminary Awards
Established in 2017 these awards are designed to recognize some of UCF’s brightest stars who shine a positive light on the university and in their respective fields, as well as illuminate a path of discovery for those who will come after them. This year, fifteen faculty members were celebrated for their leadership and the impact they are having around the world.
Barbara “Basia” Andraka-Christou
College of Community Innovation and Education
Desiree Diaz
College of Nursing
Aristide Dogariu
College of Optics and Photonics
Irene Pons
College of Community Innovation and Education
Kerri Donaldson Hanna
College of Sciences
Tommy James
College of Arts and Humanities
Marry Little
College of Community Innovation and Education
UCF Celebrates the Arts
Tim Brown is an assistant professor of scenery and projection design; Rob Siler is an assistant professor of lighting and projection design; Rudy McDaniel is the director of UCF’s School of Visual Arts and Design; Vandy Wood is an associate professor of scenic and lighting design; Jeffrey Moore is the dean of UCF’s College of Arts and Humanities; Paul Lartonoix is an assistant dean in UCF’s College of Arts and Humanities; Claudia Lynch is an associate professor and the coordinator of the BFA in Stage Management; and Bert Scott is director of production for Theatre UCF and a professor of theatre.
