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.

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.

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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.

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Now Trending: First Day Fashion

Students start the semester by showing off their freshest outfits.

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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.

Believe The Heup!

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

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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.

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.

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.

Events

Fri 21 Sep

Concert/Performance Theatre UCF presents: She Kills Monsters

A comedic romp into fantasy role-playing games and ’90s pop culture, Agnes Evans leaves her childhood home following the death of her teenage sister Tilly. Finding Tilly’s notebook, Agnes stumbles into a journey of discovery and adventure in the ...

Sat 22 Sep

Arts Exhibit Hidden Artists Exhibit

You might find them in front of the classroom or in the office down the hall and yet never suspect they make art. They are “Hidden Artists”. Hidden Artists is a group of UCF faculty and staff from various departments who create art on their own t...

Sat 22 Sep

Academic Film General Casting Call

In an effort to better facilitate the learning of effective casting and to help students find talented, trained professional actors to appear in their films, the Film Program at the UCF Nicholson School of Communication and Media has partnered with�...

On Campus – Fall 2018

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