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
Course evaluations give UCF students chance to air concerns
Voting in Florida may seem like a waste of time to some, but professors say there is one ballot you won’t want to miss. At the end of each semester students are given the opportunity to complete an online Student Perception of Instruction form (SPoI), commonly referred to as a teacher evaluation. “The purpose is … Continue reading Course evaluations give UCF students chance to air concerns
DirectConnect paves shorter route to degree
Since its introduction in 2006, DirectConnect has helped thousands of students transfer to UCF. The program came to light after a conversation between Valencia College President Sandy Shugart and UCF President John C. Hitt, who discussed various ways to enhance student success. The end result of that conversation was the DirectConnect Program. The primary goal … Continue reading DirectConnect paves shorter route to degree
1st woman named UCF Police Officer of the Year
This year’s Officer of the Year award was presented to Detective Amber Abud of the UCF Police Department, the first woman recipient of the award since its creation. Each spring, UCFPD hosts an awards ceremony to recognize its staff members, officers and community supporters. This year the ceremony was held on Feb. 5 at the … Continue reading 1st woman named UCF Police Officer of the Year
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
Here’s what you need to know about the UCF and Knight News lawsuits
The controversy continues as Knights News awaits unredacted documents detailing the Student Government Association’s disbursements of the Activity and Service Fee for 2016. Now on its third lawsuit against the UCF Board of Trustees, Knight News has accused SGA of withholding public records and violating the Florida Sunshine Law, which states that government meetings must … Continue reading Here’s what you need to know about the UCF and Knight News lawsuits
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
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