Pegasus Magazine | The Magazine of University of Central Florida

We Need to Talk about Mental Illness

The number of people privately dealing with mental health issues will stun you. It’s why alumni Brandon and Michi Marshall launched Project 375 — to make mental health the most important topic of conversation you have today.

Get to Know UCF President Dale Whittaker

Whether he’s exploring new places, pushing beyond physical boundaries or setting up the next generation of students for success, UCF’s new president is all in.

Why I Teach Journalism

Rick Brunson ’84 on why journalism education has never been more important or more challenging.

The Impact of Sea-Level Rise on Communities and Coastlines

UCF coastal engineer Thomas Wahl discusses how seemingly small changes in sea levels will have big consequences for our coastlines — and how to prepare.

UCF Looks Back on its First Day of Classes

Fifty years ago, Central Florida changed forever when UCF — then known as Florida Technological University — opened for classes on October 7, 1968.

In This Issue

Fall 2018

AlumKnights

Timeline Traveler

Sarah Kim ’10 went from being an accountant to a full-time travel blogger. The wanderlust expert offers her tips for planning your next trip.

Believe The Heup!

New head football coach Josh Heupel is as real as it gets.

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Now Trending: First Day Fashion

Students start the semester by showing off their freshest outfits.

Preparing for a Hurricane

What a game is teaching South Florida families about hurricane preparation in real time.

Feature

Get to Know UCF President Dale Whittaker

Whether he’s exploring new places, pushing beyond physical boundaries or setting up the next generation of students for success, UCF’s new president is all in.

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The Impact of Sea-Level Rise on Communities and Coastlines

UCF coastal engineer Thomas Wahl discusses how seemingly small changes in sea levels will have big consequences for our coastlines — and how to prepare.

Why I…

Why I Teach Journalism

Rick Brunson ’84 on why journalism education has never been more important or more challenging.

Feature

The Strategists

UCF’s programming team became first in North America by falling behind.

In Focus

Expanded Views from the UCF-managed Arecibo Observatory

UCF continues to “Reach for the Stars” with its new commitment to manage the second-largest single-dish radio telescope on the planet — the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico.

In Focus

UCF Looks Back on its First Day of Classes

Fifty years ago, Central Florida changed forever when UCF — then known as Florida Technological University — opened for classes on October 7, 1968.

In Focus

New UCF Energy Plant Is Designed for Learning

Designed with purpose, UCF’s newest District Energy Plant debuted its color-coded piping system in May to help teach engineering students how to build a cleaner world.

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On Campus – Fall 2018

From commencement ceremonies to rock climbing at the Recreation and Wellness Center, campus was filled with fun celebrations and dynamic challenges during Summer 2018.

Events

Thu 20 Sep

Workshop/Conference FTCE Mathematics Workshop (1)

Competency 1: Number Sense Classifications / Order of Operations / Negative Operations / Fractions, Decimals, Percent / Comparisons NO Registration, Fee or RSVP Required Come & Go … any time! Visitor Parking via kiosk www.parking.ucf....

Thu 20 Sep

Workshop/Conference Game of Life

How to finance your college education. Financial aid, Federal Work Study, Grants and Scholarships can get you money but you're still broke. Let us help you win in the game of life! All students welcome. Free admission and no registration required.

Thu 20 Sep

Workshop/Conference Game of Life

Walk-ins Welcome! Open to all, no registration needed. Game of Life will give you the inside on your financial aid needs.

On Campus – Fall 2018

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