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UCF a Best Value UniversityThe Princeton Review has joined Kiplinger in selecting UCF as a “Best Value” college. The Princeton Review rated UCF in its top 100 schools, and Kiplinger rated UCF as 33rd in the nation.

Cornell Honors Trustee Harris Rosen Harris Rosen, a UCF trustee and the benefactor of UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Manage-ment, has been named Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year 2011. The award is given annually to a Cornell graduate who best exem-plifies entrepreneurial achieve- ment, community service and high ethical standards.

A Knight’s Return to SpaceUCF alumna Nicole P. Stott jour-neyed into space for a second time aboard Space Shuttle Dis-covery. Stott was one of six as-tronauts to fly on Discovery’s fi-nal mission. Discovery delivered Robonaut 2, which is the first human-like robot in space.

Lapchick Honored Twice for Contributions Richard Lapchick, director of the UCF DeVos Sports Busi-ness Management Program, was inducted into the Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame.

Also, the Institute for Interna-tional Sport honored Lapchick for his contributions to sports-manship and ethical conduct. Other honorees included record-breaking baseball player Cal Ripken, Jr.; baseball Hall of Fam-er Stan Musial; and Tony Dungy, the first African-American coach to win a Super Bowl.

USC, UCF Nos. 1, 2 in U.S.The Princeton Review ranked graduate-level video game development schools for the first time, and UCF’s Florida Interactive Entertainment Acad-emy (FIEA) placed second behind the University of South-ern California.

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New hope is on the horizon for sufferers of Huntington’s disease. A UCF research team led by Professor Ella Bossy-Wetzel have made a leap in understanding the disease, a discovery that may lead to a cure.

Huntington’s is an inherited, incurable neurodegenerative disease affecting 35,000 people every year. The disease gradually kills nerve cells in the brain, stripping away a person’s physical abilities and causing hallucinations, antisocial behavior and paranoia. People diagnosed with the disease usually die 15 to 20 years from the onset of symptoms, and there is an increased rate of suicide among those struggling with the disease.

Until now, little has been known about how Huntington’s works. Scientists knew that people with the mutant Huntington gene develop the disease. They also knew that a cell’s powerhouse– mitochondria, which turn food into energy—was somehow involved. But until Bossy-Wetzel’s team completed its work, little else was known.

The team discovered that an overactive protein, known as DPR1, triggers the onset of the disease. If the activity of the protein is calmed, the chain reaction kept the cells alive.

“It is an outstanding piece of work, which further implicates mito-chondrial dysfunction in the pathogenesis of Huntington’s disease,” said Flint Beal, a professor of neurology and neuroscience at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University who specializes in the disease and is a practicing physician. “It opens new therapeutic targets for therapies aimed at disease modification.”

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Regional academic leaders gathered at the f if th-annual College Access Summit to develop a strategy to expand college access for local students.

More than 150 leaders from Central Florida K-12 schools, community and state colleges and UCF came together to generate ideas and share information. Leaders called for increased student and teacher proficiency in science, technology, engi-neering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Emphasis on STEM education in Central Florida is considered integral to bolstering the region’s economy.

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A UCF police officer has been honored as Central Florida’s best in crisis intervention. Orange County named Corporal Adam Casebolt as Central Florida’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officer of the Year 2010.

He was honored for using his CIT and CPR skills to save the life of a man in mental distress last fall. In addition, the UCF Police Department was honored as Central Florida’s CIT Police Department of the Year for 2010.

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UCF is presenting a challenge to its community: get healthier. And do it together by 2020.

Healthy Knights 2020 addresses students’ physical, emotional and social well-being through education, treatment and support. The program allows students to address concerns such as the f lu, depression, stress, sexual wellness, drugs and alcohol by connecting them to places that can help, such as the Health Center, Counseling Center and Recreation and Wellness Center.

“This is a collaborative effort among departments from across the university to help students establish patterns of healthy behaviors,” said Bob Wirag, director of UCF Health Services.

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The Healthy Knights program includes a website that gives students access to information about how to prevent a nd recognize i l lnesses, campus services, community resources and more.

To learn more about Healthy Knights, visit the website at healthyknights.ucf.edu.

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Rick Hall is the production

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graduate video game

development program,

the Florida Interactive

Entertainment Academy. When not teaching,

Rick enjoys reading history books. Here he

gives us his list of the 10 Greatest Geniuses

in History.

This is going to be a subjective list, so I qualified it in two key ways. First, I decided that my list should only include geniuses who were “polymaths”—someone who is a genius in diverse fields and not just one. My second criterion was that in order to be “great,” my list of geniuses had to make some game-changing contribution to mankind. Here’s what I came up with.

10. Al-Kindi (801-873)Islamic philosopher, scientist, astrologer, a s t r o n o m e r , c h e m i s t , l o g i c i a n , mathematician, musician, physician, physicist, psychologist, and meteorologist. There isn’t enough space to scratch the surface of Al-Kindi’s contributions, so I’ll choose at random that Al-Kindi gave the first known recorded explanation of cryptanalysis, and he was also the f irst known author to write on the subjects of environmentalism and pollution. If he’d been born a thousand years later, he could have gotten a job with either the CIA or Al Gore’s staff.

9. Maria Agnesi (1718-1799)Italian l inguist, mathematician, and philosopher. She could speak four languages by age 9, and she wrote several manuscripts interpreting highly complex math. She is best known for her curve equation, the

“Witch of Agnesi.” Perhaps her most lasting contribution came when, at age 9, she composed and delivered an hour long speech, in Latin, on the subject of women’s right to be educated. She set the stage for generations of women after her.

8. Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790)American author, printer, political theorist, scientist, inventor, and diplomat. Franklin’s parents only had enough money to send him to school for two years, yet he somehow managed to learn enough on his own that he was able to invent everything from the lightning rod to bifocals, the Franklin Stove to the odometer. Over two hundred years later, we still feel the effects of Franklin’s genius.

7. Hypatia of Alexandria (370–415)Egyptian astronomer, astrologer, and mathematician. Her work on conic sections developed the ideas of hyperbolas, parabolas, and ellipses. Though simple sounding today, it made a profound impact on nearly all math thereafter. Much later, Descartes, Newton, and Leibniz all expanded on the work that she began.

6. Peter the great (1672–1725) Russian monarch, craftsman, and inventor. The Russia that Peter inherited when he was 22 was xenophobic and technophobic. Its economy was a barter system, it had no navy, and its army was so pathetic that Charles XII of Sweden used to bring his army into Russia for “practice,” beating up on Russians. By the time Peter died, Russia was one of the most powerful nations on earth. He dragged the nation kicking and screaming into the 18th century almost entirely alone, by sheer force of will. He is also credited with inventing the world’s first decimal currency. For fun, over an

18-month period, he learned to be a shipwright, silversmith, and dentist. He changed the face of European politics for centuries to come.

5. Johann Wolfgang von goethe (1749– 1832)

German writer, philosopher, and scientist. Although his writing profoundly influenced the literary world, Goethe was also heavily involved in the studies of natural science. He wrote several works on plant morphology, color theory, meteorology, and approaches to scientific methodology.

4. Trotula of Salerno (11th & 12th century)Italian physician, obstetrician, teacher, writer, experimenter, and health planner. Trotula was responsible for major advances in fema le medicine, publ ic hea lth, pharmacology, and medical training methods. She established the distinct field of women’s health, and her methodologies in obstetrics may possibly be credited with preventing millions of childbirth- related deaths.

3. Isaac Newton (1643-1727)Engl ish physic ist , mathemat ic ian, astronomer, theologian, natural philosopher, and alchemist. There can be little doubt of the massive impact of Newton’s ideas on universal gravitation and his three laws of motion. His theories are still taught in universities even today. His IQ was probably in the neighborhood of 190.

2. Archimedes of Syracuse (287 BC–212 BC)

Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer. His work laid the foundation for hydrostatics, statics, and the principle of the lever. He invented the screw pump, siege engines, and reputedly constructed machines that could lift

attacking ships out of the water and set them on fire from great distances using an array of mirrors. Although difficult to estimate, his IQ is believed to have been somewhere around 200.

1. Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) Italian painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist, and writer. The world had never seen his equal before him, and has not since. He conceptualized everything from helicopters to tanks, from concentrated solar power to a calculator. He outlined a rudimentary theory of plate tectonics, made important discoveries in anatomy, civil engineering, optics and hydrodynamics. Along the way, he was also one of the most talented and influential artists to ever walk the face of the earth. His IQ is estimated to have been around 205–225.

As with all subjective lists there is room for debate. If you have enough coffee, count me in. -Rick Hall

In 2011, The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement

of Teaching designated UCF as a university with

“very high research activity.” UCF is now one of 40

public universities with The Carnegie Foundation’s

highest designation in two categories: community

engagement and research activity.

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UCF has research, study abroad and experiential learning opportunities across the globe—but we also bring students and faculty from other countries to live, work and play on our campuses in Central

Florida. In 2010, UCF enrolled more than 1,500

students from all over the world.

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coming from, our international

students have a support

network at UCF. It isn’t just

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about helping them succeed.

Some student services include:

UCF isn’t jUst a loCal powerhoUse, we’re w o r l d w id e .Every year, UCF generates a multi-billion-dollar economic impact and gives more than a million volunteer and service-learning hours to the Central Florida community. Our impact on the local community is immense—we impact lives in many ways, from creating jobs to saving lives to preparing tomorrow’s leaders.

Want to learn more about UCF’s international efforts, including our departments, offices and programs? Check out the UCF International website at international.ucf.edu.

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UCF partners with universities worldwide, from France to Egypt to

China. Here are just a few of the places our students go to study abroad.

Where can student Knights study abroad?

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EgyptFrance

GermanyHong Kong

ItalyJapan

KenyaKuwait

Puerto Rico South Africa

TaiwanUnited Arab Emirates

But did you know that students,

faculty and alumni are doing this…

everywhere?

Across the globe, UCF volunteers,

conducts research and provides new

opportunities to students. So, we’re

not just growing in size—we’re now

the second-largest university in

the nation—but we’re also growing

in national and global influence.

In these pages, see where in the

world we’re working and making

a difference—and how we’re doing it.

Luis Yamashita’s parents were looking for a new life

when they moved from Sao Paolo, Brazil, to Miami,

Florida—and for Luis, UCF is the right place to build

just that. “UCF is like my home,” he said. “And being a

student-athlete makes you more involved because you

represent your university wherever you go.”

Our campus is internatiOnal.

• Translation services

• Intensive English programs

• Specialized library services

• Employment services

• Connections to international student organizations

• Festivals, concerts and other events

• Hosting international speakers

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1 Volgograd, russia Criminal Justice Professor K. Michael Reynolds is creating centers to coordinate the Russian police

and human rights efforts.

2 Mare Brignol, Haiti UCF’s Engineers Without Borders student group will deliver and install water cisterns to help prevent illnesses.

3 WasHington, d.C. UCF’s literary magazine, The Florida Review, webcasted a live reading at the Museum of the American Indian.

4 soutH afriCa Drs. Bruce Janz and Rosalyn Howard traveled along the road from Johannesburg to Cape Town, and more than 100 students tuned-in to the professors’ on-location webcasts.

5 Hong Kong Assistant Professor Anthony Kong studied the ways Cantonese and English speakers process language to help discover ways to address speech problems after head trauma.

6 san Juan, Puerto riCo For “Alternative Spring Break,” UCF students volunteered and worked with Save A Sato to rescue homeless dogs and provide them with medical treatment, food and shelter while they

awaited adoption.

7 Kurdistan region, iraq UCF’s Global Perspectives Office has worked with Qubad Talabani, representative of the Kurdish government to the U.S. and son of Iraq’s president, to help officals develop a strong government in Iraq. UCF’s Kurdish Studies Initiative was the first

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8 queensland, australia The UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management has a well-established partnership with Griffith University.

9 india UCF’s India Program works with partners and invites speakers from across India, including Meera Shankar, the Indian ambassador to the U.S., and

former President Abdul Kalam.

10 safi, MoroCCo Physics Professor Abdelkader Kara organized the International Conference on Nanomaterials and Renewable Energies, drawing scientists from Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the U.S.

11 eastern BoliVia Dr. John Walker directs the Archeaological GIS Project of the Beni—a collaboration with Bolivian universities—to understand how indigenous Amazonians engineered their environments.

12 KosKuna, PanaMa Students from UCF’s Global Business Brigades chapter help impoverished villages in Panama by

establishing small businesses.

13 santiago, CHile Nursing professor Anne Norris gave the keynote presentation at a conference on HIV and AIDS, and also consulted with the local Universidad Catolica.

14 PlyMoutH, england Dr. Gillian Eriksson established a study abroad experience at University College Plymouth St. Mark and St. John (UCP Marjon) for students in the UCF School of Teaching, Learning and Leadership.

15 aaCHen, gerMany The Townes Laser Institute at the UCF College of Optics and Photonics (CREOL) is collaborating with the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology at Aachen University to research laser technology and life sciences, among other areas.

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UCF’s study abroad programs, internat iona l research a nd diverse student body all work to expand our reach and impact in the world—but we also bring the world to UCF by hosting conferences and inviting distin-guished speakers. Forums, presen-tations and public lectures help keep the university community current. From the India Program to the Global Peace and Security Studies Program, UCF is bringing in some big names to talk about the big issues.

Prominent speakers, special programs and other ef forts include:

For more, visit ucfglobalperspectives.org.

Bringing the World to UCF

UCF believes in the power of educat ing its students about globalization, but the university is also focusing on ways for s tudents to apply their knowledge in the workforce internationally.

Career Services has an innovative way to open the job market to its students—assisting them in a global job search. UCF prepares students with the resources they need to make it overseas. This includes international academic and s t udy abroad prog r a m s , including language programs, connections to international faculty and advisors, and help developing an inter-national resume.

But students don’t have to wait to star t work ing international ly. The UCF O f f i c e o f E x p e r i e n t i a l Learning connects them to the sources they need to begin an international internship to gain hands-on experience.

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Jason Delosrios and Jonathan Torres have something that makes them more competitive in the engineering job market—a minor in international engineering.

UCF’s minor in international eng i neer i ng pa r t ners w it h 18 universities worldwide. In turn, dozens of students from those countries visit the university t o l e a r n a b ou t A m e r i c a n culture and the American way of engineering.

Delosrios spent a semester studying in Brazi l and then accepted a full-time internship as an electrical engineer at a utility company there. Torres earned a summer internship in Germany thanks to his 2009 engineering experience in Spain.

“When I interviewed for an internship before being placed in the Germany program, I had some potential employers tell

me that it really set me apart,” Torres said.

“Engineering science doesn’t change across borders,” said Avelino Gonzalez, a professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science who is leading the International Engi-neering minor at UCF. “But the practice of engineering does. How people communicate and how they approach a problem—that’s different in every country. Knowing how to work with people and how to approach them, that’s something that studying abroad can really teach our students, and that’s golden for employers.”

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How does riding a long with English constables, cruising the River Thames and visiting the famed New Scotland Yard sound? That’s what 17 UCF criminal justice students and Associate Professor Ross Wolf did for Spring Break this year.

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For more than 25 years, Dr. Chase has been digging deep into ancient

Maya ruins in Caracol, Belize, to discover clues about the past. UCF is

a place where students can do fieldwork. They’re part of a project.

But archaeology isn’t just about digging up history; it’s also about discovering

student potential. For Dr. Chase, a hands-on education is the key. Learning to

problem-solve, to work in teams and how to do interdisciplinary work are the

skills of the future.

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c Abdul Kalam, former president of India, argued for an increased involvement in science for India as it grows into a global superpower

c Pultizer Prize winner John Bersia and others publish monographs on world issues such as U.S. Foreign Policy, as well as lead conversations with international figures such as Desmond Tutu

c Abolitionist Francis Bok from South Sudan spoke about his history as a child slave and the need for aid in Africa

c UCF’s Global Perspectives Office, along with its partners, held a forum titled “America and the Rising Powers” to discuss foreign relations

c Paul Rusesabagina, whose efforts were the basis of the film Hotel Rwanda, addressed issues of global peace

c Programs geared to educate students about global issues, including the World Citizenship and the Diplomacy programs

“The American criminal justice system is founded on the UK model,” Wolf said. “I hope students gain a better understanding of the American system and local governments by exploring another culture’s.”

Although the American policing system is rooted in UK traditions, the two are very different. The UK’s police system is comprised of fewer than 40 agencies, whereas the U.S. has a decentralized system with more than 18,000 different police and law enforcement agencies. Additionally, volunteer community policing is a major aspect of the UK’s criminal justice system, where many officers patrol unarmed.

“It’s great that I’ll already have an understanding of foreign law enforcement and that I’ve been to other parts of the world,” said Karla Amaya, who will graduate from the program in May. “It won’t be a complete culture shock if my job requires that I travel.”

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Free RideUCF’s Student Government

Association (SGA) and Lynx have partnered to provide a new transportation service for students looking to travel off campus, whether for shopping or to enjoy the area’s nightlife. And it’s free.

The service runs from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights, so it also serves as a designated

UCF Board of Trustees Chair Rick Walsh and Trustee Judy Albertson have been awarded “Tree of Life” awards from the Jewish National Fund of Orlando for their contributions to the community. Judy’s husband, David, was also honored for his involvement.

“The three of them have done a tremendous amount not only for the JNF and UCF, but for so many different organizations,” said Bruce Gould, president of JNF Florida and a member of JNF’s national board. “We feel this is the perfect year to honor them.”

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Ju n i o r A c h i e v e m e n t o f Central Florida chose UCF for the 2010 President’s Volunteer Service Award, which recognizes organizations that give 15,000 volunteer hours or more to their communit ies. The award is presented on behalf of President Barack Obama.

T his was t he t h i rd t i me UCF had received this award, as the university consistently provides Central Florida with community service hours and programs. During the 2009-10 school year, more than 2,500 UCF students contributed 34,040

volunteer hours to help implement JA’s economic curriculum in local schools.

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partnership in the country”

“UCF boasts the largest service learning/university partnership in the country—and serves as an example of service-learning initiatives at its best,” said Fred Kittinger, associate vice president of university relations at UCF and JA board member.

In January of 2006, Central Floridians were shocked to learn that UCF alumna Jennifer Kesse was missing—and the case remains unsolved. Recently, her parents and UCF teamed-up to create a scholarship in her name to support and promote future criminal justice professionals. The new scholarship is the first to solely support students in UCF’s master’s degree program in Criminal Justice.

The Kesse family learned a lot through their experiences working with law enforcement. “We learned that the first responders are the most important people in any crime,” said Drew Kesse, Jennifer’s father. “We want to turn out the best law enforcement officers who are first responders.”

Jennifer’s employer, Westgate Resorts, which is based in Central Florida, also contributed to the scholarship.

Thinking of contributing? Visit the UCF College of Health and Public Affairs website at cohpa.ucf.edu and click on “Give a Gift.” Under

“Donation Information,” select “The Jennifer Kesse Criminal Justice Endowed Scholarship” and complete the remainder of the form.

UCF’s students understand t he impor ta nce of e t h ics— and won first place for it in the National Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl Competition, defeating 31 teams from schools such as the United States Nava l Academy, Dartmouth College and Clemson University.

Topics such as computer hacking, immigration, academic dishonesty and racial stereotypes were addressed in the competition. Communit ies are impacted positively when its members devote their time and energy to promoting ethics in these areas.

InspIrIng MIddle schoolersNineteen UCF students are dedicating nearly 6,300 hours to

mentoring and inspiring local middle school students. In partnership with Florida Campus Compact and AmeriCorps, the UCF Burnett Honors College created a program to help at-risk youths prepare for college success.

“Our goal is to inspire that vision of going on to college, that it is a viable option if you work hard,” said Kelly Astro, director of Research and Civic Engagement at the college.

The program, launched in January 2011, and is focused on building character and strengthening self-esteem, as well as instilling the value of giving back. UCF students tutor and mentor the middle school students, as well as develop community service projects in which they can participate.

The students help at Jackson Middle School in conjunction with the school’s Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program, which encourages them to stay in school and pursue higher education.

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driver for students coming home late from a night out. The shuttle stops at several places across the UCF campus, as well as shopping plazas and apart- ment communities.

The service was an immediate success, with 368 students using the service in the first weekend, according to SGA.

“This success brings

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“This success brings national recognition to UCF in an academic area that is of great benefit to both individuals and communities that strive to deal reasonably with new and complex moral issues,” said Michael Strawser, an assistant professor of Philosophy and one of the team’s coaches.

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UCF sanFord/lake marYThe Concurrent Nursing program,

housed at the Seminole State College Altamonte Campus, is supported by faculty and staff from UCF Regional Campuses and Seminole State College. Students work on their Associate of Science in Nursing (A.S.N.) at Seminole State while concurrently working on their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) at UCF. For more information, please visit: ucfseminole.com or call 407-708-2471.

UCF oCalaAdministrators and faculty and staff

members recently hosted the first UCF Ocala/Citrus County School District Education Advisory Council at the Citrus County school board. The group shared professional development updates, as well as ideas to enhance teacher preparation, and discussed ways to strengthen student readiness for job placement in the county. A partnership has also been established with the Marion County School District.

The Brevard Community Col lege (BCC)-UCF Writing Center, a joint effort involving BCC, UCF Cocoa and the UCF University Writing Center, gave more than 1,000 consultations in 2010. Professional staff and peer consultants from both institutions provided services through

this unique collaboration. In order to deepen the connection between writing and research through the use of librarian assistance, the BCC-UCF Writing Center is located in the BCC-UCF Joint-Use Library on the Cocoa campus. Virtual services began in the fall 2010 semester.

UCF daYTona beaChThe Bachelor of Science in Photography

is part of a joint 2 + 2 program between UCF Daytona Beach and Daytona State College. Photography majors who earn the Associate of Science in Photographic Technology are accepted into UCF’s program. Alumni work al l over the world as photo and web editors, receiving photojournalism internships, embarking on freelance careers and earning entry into graduate programs at universities such as Pratt Institute and the Rochester Institute of Technology.

The Psychology Research Team, led by Drs. Karen Mottarella and Shannon Whitten, displays a culture of scholarship and a commitment to undergraduate research. An alumnus said, “This program had a huge impact on me. I was guided through the undergraduate thesis research process and won first place at the Showcase of Undergraduate Research.” Numerous awards, presentations at national conferences and publications are a result of this program. Students have won or placed in the university-wide Showcase of Undergraduate Research program in 2008, 2009 and 2010.

UCF ValenCia WesT CampUsUCF, in conjunction with Valencia and

the University of Florida, implemented a 2+2+2 program in architecture in the fall of 2010. Students graduating from Valencia’s Associate of Arts degree program in architecture are eligible to apply to the UCF bachelor’s degree program through a competitive admission process. Students graduating from the bachelor’s program will be eligible to apply for the UF master’s degree program.

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This spring, Elementary Education senior interns will hear from local principals and teachers during a Principals & First Year Teachers Panel hosted at the South Lake campus. The panelists will share insights about district expectations for teachers, interview tips and survival tips for the first year of teaching. The event also provides an opportunity for principals to meet those seniors who desire teaching assignments in Lake County. The UCF South Lake Campus, in conjunction with Lake Sumter Community College, recently brought UCF Recycles to its campus. This initiative was introduced by Ms. Diana “Dawn” Scott, the SGA Western Region representative. The excitement of making the UCF South Lake campus more “green” also coincides with the upcoming National Earth Day set for April 22.

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situation, every instance they can. And anything they can

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