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Five Questions: Michelle Dusseau

June 23, 2026
1. What made you want to call UCF home? UCF felt like home from my very early days here because of its spirit of possibility. From the beginning, I was drawn to a place that didn’t just serve students; it believed in them. As someone who is deeply passionate about helping students build meaningful lives and relationships, I saw UCF as an institution…

Five Questions: Jeff Kauffman

May 7, 2026
1. What made you want to call UCF home? It was the right opportunity, at the right time, on the right trajectory. I was finishing my dissertation on vibration and dynamics in turbomachinery, and UCF was looking for someone to add to their turbomachinery strength who could teach vibrations and dynamics. Professionally, I recognized that UCF was on…

Five Questions: Donna Hickson and Charles D. Dziuban

April 8, 2026
1. What made you want to call UCF home? I enjoyed my experience as a student and loved the work I did as a student assistant, as well as the students and employees I worked alongside. I love how the campus is laid out and the amount of green space. It helps keep me grounded. 2. What’s one small…

Five Questions: Jennifer Floyd and Corporal Jeffrey Hopkins

March 12, 2026
1. What made you want to call UCF home? UCF has always felt like a place where people are given the opportunity to grow. I started my career here and quickly found a strong sense of community, and over the years I’ve been fortunate to grow not only professionally but also as a student while earning my degree. Being part of an…

Five Questions: Nataly Larenas and Kathleen Hawkins

February 12, 2026
1. What made you want to call UCF home? UCF has always felt like a place where people are given the opportunity to grow. I started my career here and quickly found a strong sense of community, and over the years I’ve been fortunate to grow not only professionally but also as a student while earning my degree. Being part of an…