Archive for the ‘Economy’ Category
Gov. Rick Scott Proposes $10k State College Degree Program
Florida Governor Rick Scott proposed a new idea to the Florida community college system that calls for four year degree programs that cost only $10 thousand.
Scott spoke Monday afternoon at Valenica Community College’s Lake Nona campus along with members of the Florida community college system...
November 26th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Economy, Politics | Read More
Silent Auction to Raise Money for BoysTown
Help Boys Town by donating to a silent auction from now until Dec.1.
You don’t have to travel far to make an impact in your community. Chelsea Gardner, junior in Creative Writing, and volunteer at Boys Town, has teamed up with her workplace GENICON to host a silent auction in which all money raised...
November 21st, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Economy, Health, News | Read More
President Hitt’s Salary Increase Approved Despite Whatley Objection; Video
President Hitt’s nearly $740,000 salary has just gotten a bit larger.
On Thursday, UCF’s Board of Trustees (BOT) approved a salary increase for President Hitt that will raise his base pay around $26,000, saying that his efforts and time at the University are deserving of the increase.
“We...
November 15th, 2012 | Economy, News, Student Orgs, UCF Administration, UCF SGA | Read More
Three Women Dare to Reinvent the World
You do not realize you’re a leader until you see the impact you have on your community, says Bahia Braktia, a Fulbright foreign language teacher assistant from Algeria.
There are more similarities than differences when we look at culture and language.
Understanding humanity and feeling compassion can...
November 6th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Campus Beat, Campus Involvement, Culture, Economy, News | Read More
Student Union Experiences a Sound Cannon
On Tuesday, students experienced a sound cannon outside the Student Union.
Nicole Elinoff, president of NOW, projected her voice through a megaphone saying, “Protect privacy, protect women, vote no on Amendment 6”.
Group members of NOW UCF, VOX and SLAP broke off into separate groups forming a circle...
November 5th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Business, Culture, Economy, News, Politics | Read More
Disney to Aquire LucasFilm Ltd.; Episode 7 Planned for 2015
According to the Walt Disney Company, agreements have been made to purchase LucasFilm Ltd. in a stock and trade transaction that leaves George Lucas billions richer.
Lucas, who owns 100% of LucasFilm Ltd., has agreed to hand over the company, which includes LucasArts, Industrial Light & Magic, and...
October 30th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Economy | Read More
Kenyan Activist Talks About Education as a Right
When we think of human rights, we never think of education, says Chris Mburu, Kenyan human rights activist.
Two-thirds of the population around the world, the biggest challenge is education, Mburu said Thursday in a speech to 70 people in the Cape Florida Ballroom at the Student Union.
“There is a...
October 30th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Culture, Economy, News | Read More
Part-Time Jobs Available in Orlando Area
With the busy Christmas season just around the corner, jobs—either seasonal or part-time—are currently being hired for, at places from theme parks to retail and technological companies.
The SeaWorld theme park is actually hiring hundreds of seasonal workers through Thursday. Those wishing to work...
October 18th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Economy | Read More
Voter Registration Ends Today; UCF Student Organizations Helping with Process
By: Kendall Stump
Sophia Ellis, a student at the University of Central Florida, said registering to vote was a quick and easy process.
“They handed me what was basically a piece of paper, I filled in a couple of blanks, and handed it right back in,” she said. “It was all very simple.”
Oct. 9...
October 8th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Campus Involvement, Culture, Economy, News, Politics, Student Orgs | Read More
UCF Graduates Offer Tips to Success
With the challenging job market, students continue to feel the pressure of finding an enjoyable vocation upon graduation. Knightnews.com recently spoke to a few recently graduated UCF students who made a successful transition from college to the beginning of a promising career, and listened to their...
October 3rd, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Economy, News | Read More
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UCF Spared 3% Tuition Increase as Gov. Scott Blocks Hike; Video
May 20, 2013 18:05
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Tickets for Hank Williams Jr. Concert at the UCF Arena Now on Sale
May 19, 2013 22:05
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Report: UCF Student Accused of Causing Fatal Crash; Blood Tested for Alcohol
May 19, 2013 00:05
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History Made at UCF as Golfer Wins Regional Title | Knights on Their Way to NCAA Championships
May 19, 2013 00:05
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UCF Rosen Instructor Reinstated Following Suspension for “Killing Spree” Reference
May 17, 2013 14:05
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