{"id":10041,"date":"2016-10-26T03:06:38","date_gmt":"2016-10-26T03:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/pegasus\/?p=10041&post_type=story"},"modified":"2016-10-26T03:15:44","modified_gmt":"2016-10-26T03:15:44","slug":"fall-2016-campus-events-move-in-day-convocation-and-more","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/pegasus\/fall-2016-campus-events-move-in-day-convocation-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"On Campus: Fall 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t
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On Campus: Fall 2016<\/h1>\n\t

\n\t\tFrom Move-in Day and Convocation to Fan Fest and a Black Lives Matter vigil, the UCF campus offers a variety of ways for students to participate.\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\tAt UCF, we believe that a big university produces big thinkers \u2014 like Albert Manero \u201912 \u201914MSA<\/strong>E. Since 2014, he and his team at Limbitless Solutions have provided free bionic arms<\/a> for 18 children. This is the kind of life-changing innovation that happens when a big university encourages you to imagine boldly. And it is why we\u2019re launching IGNITE, a $500 million fundraising campaign, to continue providing opportunities that will transform our future.

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Wyatt Falardeau, Shaholly Ayers, UCF cheerleader Taryn Burke, Knightro and UCF cheerleaders Taylor Mort and Jay Hollman<\/em>

Front (Left to right): Alex Pring, Madelyn Rebsamen, Julianna Linton, Zachary Pamboukas, Connor Moline and Anni Emmert<\/em>


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\n\t\t\t\t\tAfter 20 motionless years, the pendulum in the atrium of the Mathematical Sciences Building is swinging again thanks to Eileen Swindling \u201988<\/strong>. The accounting alumna created a $25,000 endowment to pay for the pendulum\u2019s renovations and future maintenance. \u201cAt times when I was discouraged [while a student], I visited the pendulum as a reminder that even bad things pass,\u201d she says.

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\n\t\t\t\t\tJuly 8<\/strong> \u2013 The UCF Police Department honored the 49 people killed during the Pulse nightclub shooting with a new cruiser.

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\n\t\t\t\t\tJuly 13<\/strong> \u2013 The UCF community commemorated the lives of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling during a Black Lives Matter vigil.

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\n\t\t\t\t\tJuly 29<\/strong> \u2013 Former Central Florida Future<\/em> staffers gathered at the Reflecting Pond to say goodbye to the publication, which printed its final edition after 48 years of service.\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\tAugust 19<\/strong> \u2013 The Class of 2020 carried, lugged and rolled their belongings onto campus as part of Move-in Day 2016.\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\tAugust 20<\/strong> \u2013 <\/span>UCF Football players, including linebackers Justin McDonald and Demeitre Brim, were also on hand to sign autographs and meet fans during Fan Fest.<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\tAugust 21<\/strong> \u2013 Knightro and men\u2019s basketball coach Johnny Dawkins<\/a> were on hand to formally induct new students into UCF during Convocation: The Knighting.

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\n\t\t\t\t\tAugust 26<\/strong> \u2013 Geek Squad founder Robert Stephens welcomed students to the College of Business Administration<\/a> during this year\u2019s Welcome to the Majors.

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