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The University of Central Florida is one of Florida's 11 public universities and ranks as the sixth largest in the U.S. by enrollment. Its 1,415-acre campus about 13 miles east of downtown Orlando is often referred to as being "Under Construction Forever" because of constant building that in recent years has included a 45,000-seat football stadium, a 10,000-seat basketball arena and additional student housing.
The school was created in 1963 as Florida Technological University in part to train workers for the booming aeronautical industry orbiting NASA's space center at nearby Cape Canaveral. The school was renamed in 1978 to reflect its expanding role as a broad-based educational hu...
The school was created in 1963 as Florida Technological University in part to train workers for the booming aeronautical industry orbiting NASA's space center at nearby Cape Canaveral. The school was renamed in 1978 to reflect its expanding role as a broad-based educational hu...
The University of Central Florida is one of Florida's 11 public universities and ranks as the sixth largest in the U.S. by enrollment. Its 1,415-acre campus about 13 miles east of downtown Orlando is often referred to as being "Under Construction Forever" because of constant building that in recent years has included a 45,000-seat football stadium, a 10,000-seat basketball arena and additional student housing.
The school was created in 1963 as Florida Technological University in part to train workers for the booming aeronautical industry orbiting NASA's space center at nearby Cape Canaveral. The school was renamed in 1978 to reflect its expanding role as a broad-based educational hub in an 11-county service area that encompasses Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Volusia, Lake, Citrus, Flagler, Brevard, Levy, Marion and Sumter counties.
UCF's growth beyond its main campus includes 11 regional campuses operated in partnership with several community colleges. The Rosen College of Hospitality Management provides a link to the region's burgeoning tourism industry and is located on Universal Boulevard close to major hotels and world-famous theme parks. Looking ahead, UCF plans to build a medical school on a 50-acre Health Services Campus in Orlando's Lake Nona area, which promises to raise the profile of its biomedical research efforts. The school also is pursuing research in nanoscience, solar energy, optics and lasers, and computer simulation.
The school was created in 1963 as Florida Technological University in part to train workers for the booming aeronautical industry orbiting NASA's space center at nearby Cape Canaveral. The school was renamed in 1978 to reflect its expanding role as a broad-based educational hub in an 11-county service area that encompasses Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Volusia, Lake, Citrus, Flagler, Brevard, Levy, Marion and Sumter counties.
UCF's growth beyond its main campus includes 11 regional campuses operated in partnership with several community colleges. The Rosen College of Hospitality Management provides a link to the region's burgeoning tourism industry and is located on Universal Boulevard close to major hotels and world-famous theme parks. Looking ahead, UCF plans to build a medical school on a 50-acre Health Services Campus in Orlando's Lake Nona area, which promises to raise the profile of its biomedical research efforts. The school also is pursuing research in nanoscience, solar energy, optics and lasers, and computer simulation.
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Grower to test disease-resistant trees
Southern Gardens Citrus in Clewiston said Thursday that it has applied for and received a permit from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Biotechnology Regulatory Services to field test citrus trees for resistance to canker and greening disease in its...Tags: Mark Shapiro, Plant Diseases, Trips and Vacations, Theme Park Vacations, Gardens and Parks
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Simulation industry prepares for new battles
Sentinel Staff WriterIn a sour economy racked by job losses, the nation's simulation-training industry has held its own during the downturn, experts said Wednesday during the industry's annual trade show in Orlando. Fueled by wartime spending and nondefense diversification,...Tags: Robert Gates, Barack Obama, Job Layoffs, Orange County Convention Center, John Williams
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Tiny 'Kit' Lawton, 102, had big heart for children, church in hometown of Oviedo
Sentinel Staff WriterKathryn "Kit" Lawton saw a lot of changes in her 102 years. Some of the ones that amazed and galled her most were jet airplanes and pants. Jet airplanes were great because they carried the tiny woman around the globe quickly and easily -- and she loved...Tags: World War II, Death and Dying, Family, Seminole County, Hillcrest
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Ready to pay double to park in Orlando?
Sentinel Staff WriterThe cost to park in downtown Orlando could double because the city's parking system is out of money. An across-the-board parking hike proposed by Mayor Buddy Dyer comes as the city is trying to lure more people downtown and encourage more retailers to...Tags: Economic Policy, Government, Patty Sheehan, Public Employees, Bob Snow
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HuntonBrady continues long tradition with 2008 holiday poster
Sentinel Staff WriterHuntonBrady Architects in Orlando is continuing its annual "holiday poster" art tradition, which began 28 years ago as an alternative to the annual office "Christmas card" mail out. The 2008 holiday poster depicts Old Town Square in Prague, Czech...Tags: Florida, Lake Nona, Venice, Architecture
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UCF panel split on pot penalty
Sentinel Staff WriterA UCF student-advisory committee cast a tie vote Tuesday, delaying a proposal to equalize school punishments for alcohol and marijuana violations. Proponents of the change said stiffer penalties for marijuana encourage University of Central Florida...Tags: Referenda, Juvenile Delinquency
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UCF students: Let's wait on changing pot punishment
Sentinel Staff WriterA UCF student rules-advisory committee cast a tie vote Tuesday, delaying a proposal to equalize school punishments for alcohol and marijuana violations. Proponents for the change said stiffer penalties for marijuana encourage University of Central...Tags: Punishment, Referenda, Juvenile Delinquency, Crimes
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UCF committee postpones reducing marijuana penalties
Special to the SentinelThe University of Central Florida is considering relaxing its penalties for student marijuana use. The Golden Rule Review Committee, comprised of seven students charged with making recommendations for updating the student handbook, voted Tuesday on a...Tags: Punishment, Health and Safety at School, Juvenile Delinquency, Colleges and Universities, Drunk Driving
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Chabad at UCF to hold vigil in honor of spiritual leaders killed in terrorist attacks
Sentinel Staff WriterThe Chabad at the University of Central Florida will hold a vigil tonight in honor of two Jewish spiritual leaders killed in the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India last week. The 8 p.m. vigil will be held in honor of Rabbi Gavriel and his wife, Rivka...Tags: Judaism, Terrorism
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Delay of game? Orlando leaders play catch-up on venues financing
Sentinel Staff WritersRenovation of the aging Florida Citrus Bowl stadium won't begin until at least 2010 -- a year late -- and may have to wait even longer, Orlando officials acknowledge. A global credit crunch has made the sale of a bond issue almost impossible, they say....Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Orlando International Airport, Hotels and Accommodations, Financial Markets, Renovation
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Costs are detour on road to college
(Fort Lauderdale) Sun SentinelGetting into college is tough enough, but students now have to face a tough economy. About one out of six students have put their search for a college on hold, according to a survey conducted in October by MeritAid.com, a scholarship Web site. Another...Tags: Financial Aid, Awards and Prizes, Broward Community College, Photography, Pembroke Pines
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Growing number of men drawn to nursing profession
Sentinel Staff WriterDaniel Prieto dreams of going to medical school someday. But right now, the 21-year-old Apopka man has set his sights on becoming a nurse. "Medical school is so expensive and hard to get into," Prieto said, "so I thought, 'Maybe I'll get into nursing,...Tags: Florida Hospital, Florida, Orlando Health, Valencia Community College, Apopka
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