Archive for the ‘Housing’ Category
UCF Revamps Fire Safety Measures for Dorms Following Foiled Attack Plot
Fire safety measures in on-campus housing have been revamped since the infamous Towers incident, said UCF communications coordinator.
“Lately, students have chosen not to leave their apartment when a fire alarm has sounded,” said Courtney Gilmartin, communications coordinator for UCF News and Information.
In...
April 16th, 2013 | Housing, News, Safety, UCF Administration | Read More
Video Shows James Seevakumaran Pulling Dorm Fire Alarm Before Planned Attack
Newly obtained video shows James Seevakumaran — the man believed to have been planning a large attack on the UCF campus — pulling the fire alarm in his dorm just minutes before killing himself.
“One angle is from outside the door of his room, and the other is from the end of the...
April 11th, 2013 | Crime, Housing, News, Safety | Read More
President Hitt Releases Special Message to UCF Students
In the wake of yesterday’s events, UCF President John C. Hitt released the following statement to all UCF students:
“Days like yesterday test us as individuals, as an organization, and as a university community.
No president wants to abruptly cancel classes, close residence halls, or evacuate...
March 19th, 2013 | Academics, Crime, Housing, News, Safety, Student Orgs, UCF Administration | Read More
UCF Approves Library, Lake Claire Expansion Plans
A $35.6 million expansion plan for UCF’s John C. Hitt Library and outdoor Lake Claire center was approved by UCF’s Board of Trustees at their meeting last Thursday. This expansion is just the beginning of a series of proposed construction plans UCF has for its main campus.
The library expansion...
November 18th, 2012 | Housing, News, UCF Administration | Read More
Students Upset With UCF Parking As Population Soars
David Pesek has been late to class on several occasions because of his difficulties finding a parking spot on campus.
Pesek, a junior double majoring in finance and business management, typically spends 15-20 minutes trying to find a spot. Recently, he said, it took him 45 minutes, making him significantly...
October 10th, 2012 | Housing, Safety, UCF Administration | Read More
Fire Reported At Apartment Complex Near UCF
A news release shows fire-fighters responded to a fire at the Knights Circle Apartment Complex that forced an evacuation of residents.
The report states a 911 call came in just after 9:00 pm on Sunday to report a clothes dryer on fire in a second floor apartment at the Knights Circle Apartments.
Minimal...
September 23rd, 2012 | Housing, News, Safety | Read More
Under Construction Forever: $300M in Work Planned for UCF
UCF stands for many things. One of the most prominent definitions of the abbreviation however, seems to be Under Construction Forever. For those of you who believe this to be the true menaing of UCF, you’d be pretty close.
UCF has proposed over $300 million in work and renovations over the next...
September 7th, 2012 | Campus Beat, Housing, News, UCF Administration | Read More
UCF Summer B Students Move In To Dorms
Hundreds of new UCF students moved in to their dorms this weekend to begin Summer B classes.
KnightNews.com caught up with several of the students, and even some parents, to ask how the move in process was going and get their thoughts on UCF.
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June 23rd, 2012 | Academics, Economy, Housing, News, Videos | Read More
UCF’s New Plaza: See Pictures Of Planned Apartments, Retail
KnightNews.com has obtained exclusive new pictures of what “The Plaza” across from campus will look like after its demolished and rebuilt — and we’ve confirmed with company execs the bulldozing is slated to begin before the end of this year.
“The mixed-use student housing...
May 22nd, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Business, Economy, Housing, News, Night Life | Read More
Woman Attacked Near UCF at Area Apartments
A woman was attacked Wednesday near the University of Central Florida at the Arbour Apartments leasing office, officials confirmed to KnightNews.com.
UCF attack composite sketch
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office released a composite sketch of the man deputies say attacked the woman around 12:45...
May 10th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Crime, Housing, News, Safety | Read More
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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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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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