Associate Professor Fatimah Tuggar’s art work Light Cream Pods (Excerpt) in the exhibition Nigeria Imaginary in the Nigeria Pavilion at the Venice Biennale has received wide acclaim, with the exhibition featured as a highlight of the biennale in major media. With 800,000 visitors, the Venice Biennale is generally considered the most prestigious art exhibition in the world, often called the “Art Olympics.” Associate Professor Tuggar’s work integrates AI and augmented reality, showcasing UF’s AI initiative on a prominent global stage.

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Led by Amila Tica, Coordinator of Exchange Student Services, and an exceptional volunteer team, the International Center Exchange Visitors Services team orchestrated a truly remarkable Community Carnival for all exchange audiences and the international community and families on campus on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Despite a brief 30-minute occurrence of rainy weather, the Carnival rapidly resumed its course, drawing happy and curious participants to enjoy the festivities. About 250 participants attended this fun event, enjoying games and experiences tailored to our international populations, and of course tasty snacks. This inaugural UFIC Community Carnival was very successful, and the goal is to turn it into an annual tradition!

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Marketing Assistant and Graphic Designer Christina Cozart

Christina Cozart

Christina Cozart is the Marketing Assistant and Graphic Designer at the University of Florida International Center. She uses her experience in art and digital marketing training to ensure that UFIC marketing materials attract and engage the target audience.

Christina’s birthplace is Ithaca, New York, but she spent her childhood in Bolivia, where her parents met. Her grandfather had a sabbatical in the Swamp during his tenure as a Cornell professor, and her grandparents relocated to Gainesville, Florida. Since then, she has been traveling between Gainesville and Bolivia but considers Gainesville her home. Even with her international upbringing, Christina’s schooling and young life made her feel... READ MORE