Over the last quarter of a century, the University of Central Florida has been presided over by Dr. John C. Hitt. President Dr. Hitt and his wife Martha joined the UCF and Central Florida community on March 1, 1992. Hitt is UCF’s fourth president since it’s opening in June of 1963. Dr. Hitt is also … Continue reading President Hitt: A 25 year legacy
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Proposed athletics village is a collegiate game changer
Spring break may look a little different for Knights in the years to come – as most students usually head to one of Florida’s many beaches or water parks, the University of Central Florida’s main campus may soon become its own destination attraction. Over the course of a few months, plans were drawn up in … Continue reading Proposed athletics village is a collegiate game changer
Voting begins for SGA Presidential Election
SGA presidential candidates and their running mates gathered early Monday morning to kick off the first day of voting. Tents and mini voting stations were set up all over campus with the main hub residing right outside the Student Union. A neutral tent was available for students who wanted to cast their votes anonymously while … Continue reading Voting begins for SGA Presidential Election
Meals on Wheels event rolls out VUCF’s Arts and Recreation Week
Volunteer UCF kicked off their art and recreation week Monday by adding some color in the lives of the elderly community. Students gathered in the psychology building to decorate paper lunch bags for senior citizens. Meals on Wheels is a non-profit organization that provides meals to low-income senior citizens. Their mission is to extend independence … Continue reading Meals on Wheels event rolls out VUCF’s Arts and Recreation Week
What a tangled web we weave
Knights gathered in the Student Union Atrium Monday to see the sustainability display put on by the Student Government Association. The event entitled “Caught in the Web of Plastic” was meant to bring awareness to students in regards to just how much plastic waste is produced in the United States and how students can be … Continue reading What a tangled web we weave
Office of Integrity and Ethical Development review the Golden Rule with students
On Tuesday, the Office of Integrity and Ethical Development held a “Before you do that, know this” event, which highlighted academic misconduct and violation of the Golden Rule. With final exams right around the corner, students are certainly feeling the pressure. Commercial use of academic material, such as selling notes or handouts, without written permission … Continue reading Office of Integrity and Ethical Development review the Golden Rule with students
Students gather for an “egg”cellent cause
Students gathered for a good cause Friday as part of Volunteer UCF’s Art’s and Recreation week. Participants filled Easter eggs with candy for Santiago & Friends Center for Autism’s Autism-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt. The event took place in the Neptune Multipurpose Room and had more than 20 students in attendance. The importance of these events … Continue reading Students gather for an “egg”cellent cause
Volunteer UCF brings a little happy to students this week
Students participated in a Happiness Test Wednesday, put on by Volunteer UCF as part of their Arts and Recreation Week. The activity was inspired by Rainn Wilson’s YouTube channel Soul Pancake. More than 25 students participated in the event meant to determine how art can affect your happiness. Paint, crayons and markers were used to … Continue reading Volunteer UCF brings a little happy to students this week
LGBTQ+ leaders discuss the importance of transgender history
In honor of Transgender Visibility week, hosted by Multicultural Services with the support of LGBTQ+ services, University of Central Florida faculty members met Wednesday to discuss the history of the transgender movement and how to better enhance transgender services on campus. Guest speaker Davina Hovanec joined the conversation to share her life story as a … Continue reading LGBTQ+ leaders discuss the importance of transgender history
Equal Pay Day to bring awareness to students
Students are invited to the Student Union Atrium Tuesday to discuss the importance of equal pay in the U.S. in honor of Equal Pay Day. Hosted and supported by the Office of Student Involvement, Women’s and Gender Studies Program, School of Performing Arts, Center for Success of Women Faculty, UCF Library and Academic Affairs, the … Continue reading Equal Pay Day to bring awareness to students
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