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UCF to Distribute Face Masks Through Vending Machines

Vending machines normally filled with snacks will now be filled with free cloth face masks for those on UCF's campus who forgot theirs or need a new one.

Orlando Sentinel

How a University Added a COVID Self-Checker to its Mobile App

Students, staff and faculty at UCF can assess themselves for COVID symptoms with a new self-checker built into the school’s mobile app. Officials focused on the mobile app because most people now check their smartphones during their morning routines, says Ryan Seilhamer, the assistant director of mobile strategy and innovation.

University Business Magazine

The University of Central Florida Boosts Degree and Certificate Offerings for Fall

UCF is launching more than two dozen new degree programs, tracks and certificates this fall – most designed for online delivery – that target high demand fields ranging from business and engineering to optics and health. The programs focus on skills employers currently seek, and those expected to remain in demand, as employees navigate a job market made more competitive by COVID-19 and a possible recession.

Engineering Hope During the Pandemic

Limbitless Solutions has shifted gears during the pandemic to help manufacture 3D-printed ventilators and personal protective equipment.

The (New) College Try: Here’s How Area Universities Seek to Attract Fall Students

Tom Cavanagh, UCF’s vice provost for digital learning, said the school has shown it can provide high-quality education, which can quell concerns of students who are skeptical. Plus, UCF President Alexander Cartwright said that the coronavirus may serve as an opportunity for the university to test new learning strategies or try different things.

Orlando Business Journal

SunRail to Offer Free Rides to Students, Employees at Downtown Orlando Campuses

The program, which will run from August 17 through September 30, is open to students and employees of both UCF and Valencia College Downtown campuses as well as FAMU College of Law.

Orange County’s Economy on a ‘Slow,’ ‘Steady’ Rise to Recovery

UCF economist Sean Snaith said he believes we'll see a strong economy in the second half of 2020.

WUCF Launches ‘Pivoted’ Podcast to Spotlight the Challenges Local Musicians are Facing During the Pandemic

WUCF is launching a new podcast that will feature conversations with local musicians as they adjust to the strange and difficult reality of being a working musician during the coronavirus pandemic.

Hero: UCF Student Devotes Spare Time to Vulnerable

A group of UCF students, led by Victoria Orindas, have been creating care packages containing snacks, water and hand sanitizer for the homeless population in downtown Orlando.

Spectrum News 13

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