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
Students and Faculty learn why Equal means Equal
Faculty and students gathered Thursday night for a viewing of the documentary Equal Means Equal by director, writer and producer Kamala Lopez, which offers an unflinching look into women’s rights, as part of Women’s History month. Spearheaded by Alisa Smith, department chair of legal studies, and M.C. Santana, director of women’s and gender studies, the … Continue reading Students and Faculty learn why Equal means Equal
Equal Pay Day makes big impact
Over 700 students passed by the Equal Pay Day table in the Student Union Tuesday. Volunteers with the Office of Student Involvement and the Women’s and Gender Studies program handed out stickers, and offered students the opportunity to put words to paper describing why they need equal pay. The student then posted their thoughts on … Continue reading Equal Pay Day makes big impact
Our Trip to California: Part Five
Good morning! On Sunday I woke up to what was our last day in California. The sun peeked through the curtains of the hotel where we all lay. Matt was snoring so loud and Elyse was wrapped up in the big red hotel blanket like a burrito. I was up first and attempted to make coffee from the … Continue reading Our Trip to California: Part Five
Our Trip to California: Part Four
Good morning dear ones! Today the four of us were heading down to Sea Port Village and the marina. It was another beautiful day in California, the sun was out, not a cloud in the sky and it was breezy by the port. We started out passing by a submarine that was docked next to a big ferry … Continue reading Our Trip to California: Part Four
Our Trip to California: Part Three
Good morning! Quick Note: It was brought to my attention that this post was not up and running on Sunday. I posted it Sunday morning but for whatever reason it wasn't working properly, so I am re-posting it today in hopes that you all will be able to see it! Hope it works! Enjoy! So … Continue reading Our Trip to California: Part Three
Our trip to California: Part two
Good morning everyone! Coffee in hand! On day two of our trip it was my best friend's birthday! Elyse decided that today we would go brewery hopping, something Matt and I had never done before. Apparently breweries in California are not in short supply. Elyse's aunt showed me that in fact there is a book … Continue reading Our trip to California: Part two
Our trip to California: A five part series
Good morning my lovelies! I'm sorry it has been a while since my last post but there has been so much going on lately! I worked some crazy hours at the restaurant so I could save up to go on vacation with my boyfriend Matt. Two weeks ago we went on vacation to California to … Continue reading Our trip to California: A five part series
Meg's Daily Grind 