Archive for the ‘Beyond UCF’ Category
UCF Rosen Instructor Reinstated Following Suspension for “Killing Spree” Reference
An instructor at the University of Cenrtal Florida’s Rosen Campus was reinstated after being placed on administrative leave following a reference he made to “a killing spree” during one of his class sessions, the Orlando Sentinel reports.
According to the Orlando Sentienl, a university spokesman...
May 17th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, News, UCF Administration | Read More
Transportation Safety Board Recommends Tougher Drinking Standards for Drivers
On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommenced that all 50 states lower the threshold to the drinking and driving standard from 0.08 blood-alcohol content rate (BAC) to 0.05 BAC in an effort to curb the nation’s drunk driving death toll.
Lowering the rate to 0.05 would...
May 14th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, News, Politics, Safety | Read More
Public Policy Polling: Americans Not Hip to Hipsters
In a recently released poll on the sub-culture of the hipster, survey shows that just 16% of Americans have a favorable opinion of hipsters. 42% percent have an unfavorable opinion on hipsters, while 43% are not sure how they feel about them.
What exactly is a hipster? The PPP poll on the polarizing...
May 14th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Culture, Entertainment, News | Read More
UCF Rugby Defeats Lindenwood for DI-AA National Championship Title
The University of Central Florida men’s rugby club took home the DI-AA National Championship Sunday in Bowling Green, Ohio following a 27-25 win against Lindenwood.
According to Rugbymag.com, the UCF team was the only team in the Final Four without a paid coach and without a foreign player. The...
May 13th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, News, Sports | Read More
Universal Studios Orlando Announces Plans for Harry Potter Park Expansion
Fans of Harry Potter will soon be able to experience yet another part of the Wizarding World as Universal Studios Orlando gears up for an expansion to the Potter world.
On Wednesday, Universal Studios Orlando announced plans of an expansion to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the resort’s...
May 8th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Entertainment, News | Read More
Cinco de Mayo Brings Specials at Bars and Restaurants Around UCF
Cinco de Mayo is this Sunday and plenty of specials around UCF will make going out worth while.
The Mad Hatters/The Station
The Station & The Mad Hatter are teaming up for a “Drinco de Mayo Block Party.”
Cover is $7 all day for both the Station and the Mad Hatters. Drink specials include:
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May 4th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Entertainment, Food, News | Read More
International Students to Face Tougher Security Measures When Entering US
International students will be facing tighter security measures when visiting the United States due to the recent Boston Marathon bombings, the BBC News reports.
The recent Boston Marathon bombings have led the US to the move which now has the border agents automatically checking the visa status of every...
May 4th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Crime, News | Read More
UCF Could Play Season Opener Against Penn State in Ireland, Reports Say
Could UCF’s first football game of the 2014 season happen in Ireland?
According to the Orlando Sentinel, UCF is in talks to play Penn State in Dublin, Ireland, to open the 2014 football season. The Sentinel reports that sources tell them some negotiation are underway, but it is a matter of logistics...
May 3rd, 2013 | Beyond UCF, News | Read More
Universal Studios Announces Summer Concert Series Lineup
Summer is here once again — and that means an all new concert series at the Universal Studios Orlando theme park.
Ne-Yo will kick off the summer event which begins Saturday, June 1.
“When the sun goes down, the music cranks up at the Music Plaza stage in Universal Studios,” the resort...
May 3rd, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Entertainment, Music, Night Life | Read More
Sequester Means Reduction in Funds for Students Who Receive Federal Aid for College
Written by Jalish Dawes
If Congress does not come to agreement in the near future, the sequestration will affect the number of students receiving federal work-study positions, the federal supplemental educational opportunity grant recipients and loan borrowers.
The sequestration is a term from the Budget...
May 3rd, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Business, Politics | Read More
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UCF Rosen Instructor Reinstated Following Suspension for “Killing Spree” Reference
May 17, 2013 14:05
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UCF Greek Grades and Sizes Released for Spring 2013; Full Report
May 16, 2013 18:05
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Imagine Dragons Coming to the UCF Arena this September
May 16, 2013 10:05
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Intermittent Parking Garage Closures at UCF for Maintenance, Graduations
May 16, 2013 10:05
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Important Dates for Summer Enrollment at UCF
May 15, 2013 21:05
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