Our Events
17th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Day
January 22, 2025; 10:30AM – 11:45AM EDT
Welcome to the 17th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Day – Hybrid Conference! Join us at the University of Central Florida Rosen College of Hospitality Management for this impactful event on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. We are excited to bring together subject matter experts, advocates, educators and community leaders to raise awareness about the growing issue of human trafficking. Our conference aims to educate, engage, and empower attendees to combat human trafficking. Through a combination of insightful workshops, the Red Sand project, and thought-provoking discussions, we will delve into various aspects of this global problem. Register now and be part of the solution
Location: UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, 9907 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819
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Red Sand Project
January 22, 2025; 12:00PM – 1:00PM EDT
The Red Sand Project is a participatory artwork created by Molly Gochman that uses sidewalk interventions and earthwork installations to create opportunities for people to question, connect and take action against vulnerabilities that can lead to human trafficking, modern slavery, and exploitation ~ redsandproject.org
Our anti-trafficking student group, Knights of the RELM will host this year’s Red Sand Project on the UCF Rosen College campus, at the fountain. Please join us for the event.
Location: UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, 9907 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819
We would like to extend our warmest invitation to everyone to join us for the Red Sand Project series happening at various locations. Take a look at the flyer below for all the details!
Polaris Star Awards
January 24, 2025; 6:00PM – 9:00PM EDT
The Polaris Star Award’s Gala is an annual event that brings together individuals, organizations, businesses, and activists who are dedicated to combating human trafficking. This prestigious award ceremony, hosted by United Abolitionists, Inc. and the UCF Center for the Study of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery honors and recognizes the outstanding efforts and initiatives made in the fight against modern-day slavery and exploitation. This year’s ceremony will be hosted at the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management. The awards will be held in the Darden Auditorium. The reception will be held in the beautiful Rosen College Courtyard and the Disney Dining Room.
Location: UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, 9907 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819
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Please consider supporting the UCF HTMS Center by purchasing a copy of the comprehensive human trafficking textbook “Human Trafficking: A Systemwide Public Safety and Community Approach”. All proceeds go to support the HTMS Center and its anti-trafficking efforts. Save 15% with code HESTUDENT at checkout. You can find the book here.
