UCF Arena Getting New Name: CFE Federal Credit Union Arena
A $3.95 million donation can buy a lot of things, including, apparently, the name of the UCF Sports Arena, which will be changed to the CFE Federal Credit Union Arena, after the credit union that will also now have a branch on campus.
UCF Students Create Mind-Controlled Mini Car
A group of UCF students got to show off their engineering and computer science skills recently, with the creation of a mind-controlled miniature car that moves when the user wears a special headset, which picks up voltage from the brain to make the car accelerate.
Local Attorney Nominated for UCF’s Prestigious Alumni Jefferson Award
Orlando Auto Accident Lawyer and UCF alumnus Michael T. Gibson of the Orlando-based personal injury law firm of Michael T. Gibson, P.A., was recently nominated for the UCF Alumni Jefferson Award in the category of College Chapter Volunteer of the Year.
Local Attorney Gibson Sponsors Darcy J. Foundation’s Super Mom Walk
Auto Accident Attorney Michael T. Gibson is a local sponsor of the Darcy J. Foundation’s 1st Annual Super Mom 5K Run/Walk which will take place on April 13, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. at the University of Central Florida’s Fairwinds Alumni Center.
UCF Lifts Ban on Greek Life Activities
The University of Central Florida has lifted the ban on forty-one of the 47 chapters of fraternities and sororities, whose activities were suspended on account of alcohol and hazing issues.
Attorney Demands Removal of UCF’s Greek Life Suspension Order
An attorney representing a number of fraternities at the University of Central Florida is demanding that the school lifts the suspension order which stopped all Greek Life activities last month.
UCF, Hitt Sued Over Public Records, Closed Hazing Hearings
Knightsnews.com has filed a lawsuit against the University of Central Florida and President John Hitt, charging that the school has refused to provide public records in response to requests and convened hazing hearings behing closed doors.
“Sneakers 2 Succeed” Shoe Drive Nearing Kick Off
The UCF Alumni Community Volunteers Chapter has teamed up with NBA Player Chris Duhon’s Stand Tall Foundation, the Art of Stepping, Orange County Public Schools, UCF Athletics, the City of Orlando and other Orlando-area service organizations to help homeless children and families in need through the “Sneakers 2 Succeed” shoe drive.
UCF Suspends Greek Life Due to Alcohol, Hazing
The University of Central Florida has stopped Greek Life activities in order to work with fraternities and sororities on addressing alcohol and hazing issues, the school said on Wednesday.
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