A blend of community spirit and holiday cheer was brought to the UCF Knight Market Sunday at the UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event was free to attend and invited students, faculty, alumni and families to explore and support a variety of UCF alumni-owned small businesses. 
Crystal Zavallo, owner of CrystalsCreativeShop, a custom-made goods business, shared what the event meant for her.“It’s just great to support local businesses, it's great that the university...

Late Knights, together with First Year Experience, hosted another Family Weekend Carnival on Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Pegasus Ballroom at the Student Union.The event kicked off with a showcase by the UCF cheerleading team, giving the crowd a taste of the excitement they bring to game day and building anticipation for Saturday's match.The event was filled with live music, free drinks and numerous activities to do. The event was faced with an expected challenge this year: inclement weat...

The iconic “Come on down!” phrase instantly brings to mind the classic game show “The Price is Right,” a popular program that has entertained people for years.Excitement filled the air as students arrived at the Live Oak Ballroom to participate in the Campus Activities Board's "The Price is Right" game Monday night.The evening featured a variety of activities attracting students ready to participate.  When Sarah Jordan, concert director for CAB, started explaining the rules, it became clear that...

UCF Connect’s ConeXiones launched Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday with HIPS KICKOFF!, an afternoon filled with creativity, community and culture at Valencia Osceola Campus. Attendees were encouraged to tap into their creativity, painting vibrant, culturally inspired designs on canvases provided at the event, creating a colorful expression of heritage and identity. Edgar Carrasco Acosta, academic success coach, and Vanessa Delgado, co-chair academic success coach, said their mission is to he...

The Multicultural Student Center and the Filipino Student Association at UCF came together Saturday to host the first Filo-fest.The event took place at Lake Claire Recreational Area in celebration of Filipino American Heritage Month from 2 to 7 p.m., providing an opportunity for students and community members to celebrate Filipinos culture.Filo-fest offered a variety of activities, including cultural performances, an art gallery, a fashion show event and traditional Filipino cuisine. The event h...

Students gather in the Key West Ballroom watching "The Book of Life" on two large screens Friday.As soon as attendees walked into the Key West Ballroom on Friday at the Student Union, the sounds of Hispanic music filled the air and the smell of food soon followed. The Multicultural Student Center and the Mexican Student Association hosted a screening of “The Book of Life” from 6 to 9 p.m. to honor Día de los Muertos through the magical animation movie.Ashtmi Deo, culture and community director f...

The UCF Wind Ensemble performs Tuesday night at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, led by conductor Dr. Scott Lubaroff. The UCF Wind Ensemble premiered a new piece during Thursday's concert, paying tribute to the resilience of the Ukrainian people amid the ongoing Russian invasion.Australian-based and Ukrainian-born musician Catherine Likhuta composed the piece performed at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, UCF's Wind Ensemble's conductor said. The piece was deeply p...