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Tue Dec 6
Since it was established in 1966, Kwanzaa has been celebrated every year from December 26 through January 1 by African American families. This holiday is inspired by the start of the harvest season in Africa, and comes from the word “first” in Swahili. Donald Harrell, an adjunct Africana Studies professor, shared with Women’s Health that the holiday was created…
Thu Dec 1
Over the past 9 years, UCF has participated in Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity that celebrates philanthropy, volunteerism and community service to highlight the powerful difference people can make when they come together to help others. On Nov. 29, Knight Nation came together and raised more than $475,000. UCF is committed to making…
Tue Nov 29
Without snow, (or even a cool breeze) to usher in December, how do central Floridians get into the holiday spirit? For many of us, that sentimental feeling starts when we hear seasonal tunes streaming in from storefronts, commercials and car radios. Family holiday traditions also serve to awaken pleasantly warm memories when December rolls around…
Wed Nov 23
Detroit Lions’ Annual Thanksgiving Game Has UCF Flavor Nov. 23, 2022By ERIKA HODGES Thanksgiving just wouldn’t be the same without the Macy’s Day Parade, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie andâ¦the Detroit Lions. The Lions have played at home on Thanksgiving Day since 1934, only pausing during World War II. This year the historic holiday game will…
Wed Nov 23
The UCF College of Health Professions and Sciences welcomes Heather Lovett as the director of communications and marketing. Lovett will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to help enhance the visibility and reputation of the College, engage community partners and recruit students and faculty members. She began in the position on Nov. 21. Lovett brings more…
Tue Nov 22
No matter how large or small, every gift is a chance to make a difference. With more than 340 funds to make a gift to at UCF, there’s plenty of great efforts, initiatives and programs to support. Here are just a few. ArboretumThousands of Knights explore the Arboretum’s trails every year, but it’s much more…
Thu Nov 17
Leaders from Dr. Phillips Charities and UCF announced a $10 million donation to support the College of Nursing’s new building, which will help UCF graduate more nurses and combat the nation’s critical nursing shortage while fostering more innovation and collaboration in Lake Nona’s Medical City. The new home of the College of Nursing will sit…
Fri Nov 11
Thursday, Nov. 10, 5:30 p.m. Update Some services that ordinarily operate on holidays and weekends will begin to reopen Friday, Nov. 11, according to their scheduled holiday and weekend hours. Faculty and student researchers who wish to return to labs may do so tomorrow. Saturday classes will go on as scheduled Nov. 12. UCF Housing…
Tue Nov 8
a new program made possible by philanthropists Bruce Gould and Jeffrey Gould will help bring more joy and laughter to children in extended hospital stays. The Jeanette M. Gould Traveling Theater Fund honors their mother’s love of the theater and her longtime support of the nursing profession. In its “opening run” this semester, the fund…
Wed Nov 2
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month. To honor all who served our nation, UCF is hosting a variety of veterans events and activities throughout the month, both on campus and virtually. “Veterans Month at UCF honors Americans of all races, creeds, ethnicities, genders, classes, and sexual orientations and their contribution to the nation…
Tue Oct 25
The India Center at UCF welcomed actor, writer, producer and public servant Kal Penn for a book reading and discussion on Sept. 26, 2022. Associate Dean Kerstin Hamann, Ph.D., interim director of the India Center, and Leila Chacko, director of public affairs of the India Center, welcomed the speaker and the audience of approximately 300…
Tue Oct 25
Since 2018, UCF’s Limbitless Solutions and 343 Industries, an American video game developer, have worked together to bring Halo-themed designs to prosthetics. The designs used for the prosthetics are created by students and faculty from UCF’s School of Visual Arts and Design. As a result of their continued partnership, two new sleeves are joining the collection…
Tue Oct 25
located across from the UCF Student Union is the John C. Hitt Libraries’ new state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility built to store much of UCF Libraries’ holdings. Called the Automated Retrieval Center (ARC), this facility is ideal for housing rarely seen mementos and stories from Central Floridians who spent years waiting for someone with good intentions to…
Tue Oct 18
Limbitless Solutions has been named a finalist in the fourth annual .ORG Impact Awards. The global awards program is hosted by the Public Interest Registry (PIR) to celebrate inspiring mission-driven organizations and leaders from around the globe that create a positive impact in their communities. Limbitless Solutions is one of five finalists in the Health and…
Thu Oct 13
It’s Oct. 4 — less than 10 days away from the UCF football team’s Space Game, and although the order was placed back in March, the Knights’ uniforms have yet to arrive. “Every day I wake up with anxiety,” says Brad Anderson, director of equipment operations. “Especially with how much this fan base, the players,…
Wed Oct 12
Homecoming Week returns this fall to bring together Knight Nation for some of the most exciting and memorable events of the year. The celebration takes place Oct. 22-29 and includes events for UCF Alumni and events at the main and UCF Downtown campuses. To attend Concert Knight and Comedy Knight, students must secure tickets during…
Thu Oct 6
The Hispanic and Latinx population continues to grow, and so do the healthcare disparities these communities face. Hispanic Heritage Month serves as a reminder of the importance of a diverse nursing workforce who understand these healthcare challenges and are uniquely positioned to help address them. That’s why alumna Veronica Sampayo ’13 established the Clinician Life Scholarship in…
Thu Oct 6
With an international population of over 3,000, many UCF students are familiar with the cultural challenges faced after moving to the United States. More have parents who made a similar journey. But the feeling this creates of being between cultures, and often between identities, isn’t always openly discussed. Mär Martinez ’20, Leo Cordovi ’19 and MJ…
Thu Oct 6
Since Hurricane Ian impacted Florida, the UCF immediately began working with students and employees to help provide support to them through this difficult time. Our approach has been to provide one-on-one support to ensure students and employees are being connected to campus and community resources based on their needs. Steps we have taken include: Dedicated,…
Thu Sep 29
Classes on Saturday, Oct. 1, are canceled. We know many in our community are feeling the storm’s effects, and we want all of our Knights to be as safe as possible. The university is reviewing our timeline for resuming critical operations, and we will provide additional updates on Friday, Sept. 30, about our reopening plans.…