Archive for the ‘Campus Involvement’ Category
Engineering Students Bring Light to South African Township
When the sun sets in South Africa, residents of the Pomolong Township will be one day closer to receiving a source of electricity for their community center provided by the University of Central Florida. But tonight the township remains dark.
The Pomolong Township located near Harrismith is home to about...
December 5th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Campus Involvement, Culture, News | Read More
The Importance of Exercising at UCF
Sweat dripping, mind focused and amid dozens of other bodybuilders, Joshua Lora is seen assisting weightlifters.
Lora is one of the many personal trainers available at the Recreation and Wellness Center of the University of Central Florida. Specializing in back workouts, using dumbbells and such, he...
November 20th, 2012 | Campus Beat, Campus Involvement, Health | 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
No-Shave November 2012: Grow Your Beard For a Great Cause
No-Shave November season is upon us again and this year if you are a member of an IFC fraternity, simply not shaving will raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network in partnership with Knight-thon.
Knightnews.com took it upon ourselves to scour the UCF campus on Thursday to find the best beards...
November 1st, 2012 | Campus Beat, Campus Involvement, Comedy, Entertainment, News, UCF Greek Life | Read More
Kate Bornstein Speaks at UCF for LGBTQ History Month
SGA, LGBTQ Services and the Multicultural Student Center hosted “An Evening with Kate Bornstein” last night in honor of LGBTQ History Month at UCF.
The event, one of several in October, marks the first year that the history month has been organized university-wide. It allowed students to join the...
October 23rd, 2012 | Campus Involvement | 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
Revolution Conference with Cru from UCF, UNF, USF
The ultimate source of joy is not anything of this world, the two speakers at Cru’s 2012 Revolution Conference said this past weekend.
“We’ve all bought into the lie that joy comes from earthly treasures, and not from the lavish love of Jesus,” said Chad Young, who has been a Cru staff member...
September 26th, 2012 | Campus Beat, Campus Involvement, News, Student Orgs | Read More
Club Spotlight: Cru’s Impact at UCF and Worldwide
With over 73,000 students involved nationwide, and more than 500 UCF students in attendance at their first meeting of Fall 2012, Cru’s impact is already immense, and will potentially become greater at their upcoming Fall 2012 conference.
Specific to UCF, Cru is hosting a Fall Conference named “Revolution,”...
September 11th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Campus Beat, Campus Involvement, Entertainment, News, Night Life, Student Orgs | Read More
Americans Across U.S. Commemorate 9/11’s 11th Anniversary
It’s a sad day for many people, remembering and mourning the loss of over 3,000 victims—yet it also provides for much-needed time to connect and sympathize with those around us, regardless of background.
Whether Democrat or Republican, nothing else seems to matter when it comes to sympathizing with...
September 11th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Campus Beat, Campus Involvement | Read More
Fraternity Rush “Tents” Event Tonight at Lake Claire
Update Night 2: Tonight the weather was much better, and so was the turnout. We brought our camera out and are working to put together some new videos. When we do, we’ll post them here.
Rush night 2
Update: Moderate rain lasted the entire night making it so we could not have a video camera out...
September 5th, 2012 | Campus Involvement, UCF Greek Life | Read More
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Class of 2017 Summer Orientations Begin at UCF | Video
May 21, 2013 14:05
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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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