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Mon Sep 21
With flu season on the horizon and COVID-19 still present in our society, it is critical to get your flu shot this year to help protect yourself and others and reduce the overall burden of respiratory illnesses on the healthcare system. Some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, making it hard to tell the…
Fri Sep 18
Kicking off this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration is Sociology Professor Fernando Rivera, Ph.D. director of the Puerto Rico Research Hub. Join Rivera as he shows us how to make a staple of Puerto Rican cuisine: bacalaitos. Bacalaitos, also known as fried codfish fritters, are flavorful and easy to make! Here’s how it’s done. Bacalaitos Recipe 1…
Thu Sep 17
As we navigate COVID-19, you need to get your flu vaccine this year – now more than ever before. No, a flu shot won’t protect you from the coronavirus – the diseases are caused by two different viruses. But getting a flu vaccine provides important health protections for you, your family, your UCF colleagues and…
Thu Sep 17
We recently took to the internet to see how much the UCF student body knew about UCF’s Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs. We asked several students a set of questions, and we’ve created a series based on their interesting responses. What do you know about the Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs?…
Wed Sep 16
Of the many things that I thought about during a pandemic — from fear of contracting the illness to instability as an employee to broader societal concerns — my mind kept returning to what our thoughts and actions reflected about our Culture. As T.S. Eliot states with such melancholy in his poem Ash Wednesday — “Because these wings…
Tue Sep 15
The last thing Karlie Braddy ’20 expected when she joined UCF’s elementary education program was to graduate in the middle of a global pandemic. She certainly didn’t expect to begin her new teaching career as a third-grade teacher during a time when there was confusion as to whether classes would be in-person or not and everyone was wearing masks.…
Mon Sep 14
For the fifth time, UCF has been named among the nation’s most innovative schools by U.S. News & World Report, which unveiled its 2021 Best Colleges Rankings Monday. “UCF is on a path to become one of the nation’s leading metropolitan research universities because of our innovation and impact.”— President Alexander N. Cartwright Tying for 16th…
Mon Sep 14
Washington Monthly magazine’s new rankings of the top public educational institutions ranks UCF as the 40th best university in the nation, 9th “Best Bang for the Buck” in the southeast, and one of the best for student voting. The magazine’s 2020 College Guide and Rankings rated 389 institutions on “how well they serve the country as a whole” — by…
Fri Sep 11
Telehealth, virtual reality, and using simulation to address healthcare disparities are among the topics being discussed at events this week hosted by the UCF College of Nursing. To increase awareness of the importance of simulation in healthcare, UCF College of Nursing is joining the Society for Simulation in Healthcare and an international community of simulation…
Fri Sep 11
UCF is committed to responsible speech and civil dialogue from all perspectives. We also expect everyone to follow our COVID-19 policies. An external group’s visit to campus on Thursday, Sept. 10, showed that we can and must do better. We did not immediately address behavior — including not wearing face coverings and not physically distancing —…
Thu Sep 10
At the time of the attacks, UCF Police Officer Joel Witherspoon was an NYPD patrol officer in Queens. Victim Services Director Christine Mouton ’98 ’01MS, then an advocate with the State Attorney’s Office, 18th Judicial Circuit, was deployed to the northeast to assist victims’ families and friend. “It doesn’t even seem like it’s that long,” Mouton…
Thu Sep 10
The quick switch to remote working has left many people without a proper office. Our kitchen and dining-room tables, even our beds, have become our workstations. These situations can result in joint and back pain from a day spent just sitting. But a few modifications can bring more physical activity to your remote work life…
Wed Sep 9
It’s easy enough to miss the unassuming buildings on Parramore Avenue just a few blocks from UCF Downtown. You might walk by on your way to an Orlando City soccer game or overlook the space as your eyes settle on the high-rise apartment towers a few blocks away. But look carefully, and you’ll see the…
Tue Sep 8
This fall semester, the Division of Physical Therapy opened a physical therapy clinic to serve the UCF and greater Orlando communities. The clinic is located inside the Health Center on the main UCF campus and opened its doors to the public on Aug. 24- the same day UCF opened its campus to students for limited face-to-face classes.…
Thu Sep 3
UCF was named among the 2020 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award recipients by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, which recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. This is the sixth year UCF has been a recipient. “At UCF, diversity and inclusivity are essential to our excellence, and our focus…
Thu Sep 3
The long-awaited renovation of the Student Union will be unveiled when the Heart of Campus reopens Aug. 8 with limited hours. Regular operating hours are planned to resume Friday, Aug. 21. The three-year project saw its final phase of renovations completed just in time for campus to welcome back students for the fall semester. Expanding…
Wed Sep 2
Perhaps Bob Dylan said it best in his 1964 protest song, The Times They Are a-Changin’. If you don’t believe it, let me say the secret to the future IS in the past. With all the current upheaval of racial, political, sexual and anti-violence values, I find that it is all somehow familiar, with some noteworthy differences.…
Fri Aug 28
In compliance with UCF’s response to COVID-19 concerns, our clinics have made the following changes: UCF Communication Disorders Clinic Our clinic is open for patients at limited capacity and by appointment only. Teletherapy services are also being offered. Appointments can be made by calling the clinic front office 407.882.0468. Masks are required and we ask…
Fri Aug 28
The purpose of the Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Arts & Wellness Innovation Awards is to build sustainable models for arts and wellness innovation both across the community and UCF campus. Interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence based community impact will be recognized as guides for building sustainability. The Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Arts & Wellness Innovation Awards are two awards of…
Thu Aug 27
The first week of this fall semester looks and feels different from any other. To help show your commitment to keeping yourself and fellow Knights safe, consider signing the Armor Up pledge. While most classes at UCF are being held online for Fall 2020, about one-quarter are being conducted in-person, and about 7,600 students are living…