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Wed Oct 21
University of Central researchers have received a $7.5 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to continue their work to help keep couples in the Orlando area together through relationship counseling, a project started in 2015 that has become more important during the pandemic. “We know that there is a…
Tue Oct 20
More than two dozen UCF students have started part-time, paid positions on campus, taking on a newly-created role as “Armor Up” ambassadors, a job that’s part counselor and part educator. Positioning themselves at typical high-traffic locations like the John C. Hitt Library, Student Union and Recreation and Wellness Center, their charge is to encourage compliance…
Tue Oct 20
There is no doubt that this has been an unusual and difficult year for so many at UCF and in our community. I remain so grateful to you — our faculty and staff — for your can-do attitude, adaptability and compassion. It is clear that you care deeply for our university, and you have all…
Tue Oct 20
This year’s election seems more important than ever and to make the most out of your vote, here are some important things to know about the ballot, what’s on it, and general voting information and policies “If residents of any state should to be voting, it ought to be Florida because we have a history…
Mon Oct 19
The Adobe Max 2020 Creativity conference kicks off Tuesday and this year the event is completely virtual and free. Celebrities alongside tech gurus will discuss products and the power to use design to solve problems. The event, one of the largest design conferences in the world, draws thousands each year and includes keynote speakers, more…
Mon Oct 19
The University of Central Florida has unveiled custom glass artwork at its downtown campus that showcases the rich history of the surrounding Parramore community. The installation was produced in partnership with Parramore residents and business owners, along with UCF and Valencia College leadership and spotlights community landmarks and milestones dating back to the early 1920s.…
Fri Oct 16
While COVID-19 has changed everyone’s reality for the time being, it hasn’t changed Knight Nation’s excitement for Homecoming. Whether you’re a student, faculty, staff or alumni, here’s what you can expect from this year’s celebration. In-Person Events Promo DayOct. 20; 4 – 7:30 p.m.; Memory Mall The UCF Homecoming team will be giving out free…
Fri Oct 16
Faculty, students and alumni from the Texts & Technology doctoral program are part of the Climates of Change Electronic Literature panel on Monday, October 19. This panel and its accompanying digital exhibition of the same name are a follow-up to the summer ACM Hypertext conference that was held at UCF. Both the “Climates of Change” virtual panel and digital exhibition feature…
Fri Oct 16
The Communication Disorders Clinic recently re-opened after being on pause since March. The clinic not only serves community members who need speech, language and hearing services, but also provides a valuable learning experience for our graduate clinicians. Above, graduate clinicians and faculty gather for a safe, socially distanced photo. From left, Kelly David, adjunct instructor;…
Thu Oct 15
To effectively battle COVID-19, we all need reliable, accurate information. But what if you can’t understand the medical information your healthcare provider gives you? Health literacy is the ability to get, read, understand and use information to make appropriate health decisions and to be able to follow your provider’s instructions for treatment. But too many…
Wed Oct 14
Starting Monday, UCF will host an early voting site on campus for the Nov. 3 general election. The early voting site at the Live Oak Event Center will remain open for two weeks, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day through Sunday, Nov. 1. Anyone who is registered to vote in Orange County — including students, faculty…
Wed Oct 14
As I sit and watch a new series on Netflix, I am quickly immersed into whatever world exists on the screen. And I find it happening more and more as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a daily presence in our lives. Whether the show is set in a dangerous world of monsters or the…
Fri Oct 9
In honor of Come Out With Pride on October 10, Martha Brenckle writes about The LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida as they celebrate their fifteenth anniversary on the same day. The LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida serves to preserve and present the history of our community and its rich heritage. Founded in 2005 as the “GLBT History Project”…
Fri Oct 9
The Community Counseling and Research Center is a training facility for counseling students in the College of Community Innovation and Education, the anchor college to UCF Downtown. The center has been offering free mental health services to the Orlando community since the 1990s, but this year they expanded their services to include virtual sessions for community members…
Fri Oct 9
Community partners play a pivotal role in advancing the mission of the India Center at UCF, including the Indian-American Business Association and Chamber (IABA). IABA President Prashant “Peter” Patel said expanding public knowledge and scholarship of India are just two of the shared goals between his organization and the India Center. More recently, though, IABA’s…
Thu Oct 8
Childhood obesity is a serious issue that has increased fivefold in the last 50 years. Today, one in three children in the United States is classified as overweight or obese. A variety of behaviors are linked to obesity in children, including lack of physical activity, diet, sleep and the amount of screen time a child…
Thu Oct 8
Nine new columnists for the weekly UCF Forum series will begin sharing their opinions Wednesday for the ninth year of the project. The faculty, staff and student writers for the next 12 months of columns are from engineering, business, athletics and varied other fields around the university. Some of the writers also are graduates from…
Wed Oct 7
The killing of George Floyd by a white police officer, coupled with the Black Lives Matter protests that have swept across the world in its wake, have led many white people to question — some for the first time — their role and complicity in structural racism in the United States. Books such as Robin…
Wed Oct 7
Virtual meetings are an essential component of just about everyone’s new workday routine. And one recent week was no exception, as each day I attended several of those remote conferences. Two of the meetings, however, surprised me and were quite special because they created opportunities to hear from dynamic speakers who engaged me and the…
Wed Oct 7
UCF is a public university that values inclusive exchanges of ideas and the civil exploration and expression of different viewpoints. Free expression and open, inclusive dialogue are at the core of UCF’s academic mission. We are a community full of diverse backgrounds and opinions, and listening to and speaking with those with different ideas and…