As UCF police chief Carl Metzger ’03MS prepared for the opening of the COVID-19 testing site on campus Monday, his biggest concern was the safety of his officers working the site. So he turned to his neighbor and Professor Kristina Tollefson for a favor.Tollefson is the resident costume designer for the Theatre UCF and knows her way around a sewing machine. He asked her if she would be willing to make 80 face masks.Without hesitation, Tollefson said yes and enlisted the help of her five daughters to help her finish the job faster.Full story: https://bit.ly/ucf-masks-ucfpdFollow UCF on social!
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- 2:00UCF Housing Fall 2020 Move-InThis weekend we began welcoming home our Knights as they moved into UCF Housing. Doing your part – by wearing a face covering, physical distancing and washing your hands – will help us protect our kingdom and community.A big thank you to all who did – and are continuing – to do their part. Charge On and Armor Up, Knights!UCF Housing info: https://www.housing.ucf.edu/movein/#UCFHousing #UCF #ArmorUpKnightsFollow UCF on social! Instagram: https://instagram.com/ucf.edu Facebook: https://facebook.com/UCF Twitter: https://twitter.com/UCF TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ucf.edu
- 0:54UCF Housing Move-In Fall 2020UCF Housing move-in for the Fall 2020 semester will take place from August 8–23. With COVID-19, we've implemented extra signage and safety precautions to help make the transition to life on campus smooth.For all UCF Housing and move-in information, please visit https://www.housing.ucf.edu/movein/#UCF #UCFHousing#UCFMoveInFollow UCF on social! Instagram: https://instagram.com/ucf.edu Facebook: https://facebook.com/UCF Twitter: https://twitter.com/UCF TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ucf.edu
- 0:57Protecting Our KingdomIt's up to all of us to protect our kingdom — our community.Take the pledge to Armor Up, Knights.#UCF #ArmorUpKnightsFollow UCF on social! Instagram: https://instagram.com/ucf.edu Facebook: https://facebook.com/UCF Twitter: https://twitter.com/UCF
- 1:27:19UCF Fall 2020 Student Engagement ForumJoin us on Monday, July 27 at 2:00 p.m. EST for a Fall 2020 Student Engagement Forum. Our panel of experts will answer your questions about what to expect from student life, student support, and student services this coming fall semester.Follow UCF on social! Instagram: https://instagram.com/ucf.edu Facebook: https://facebook.com/UCF Twitter: https://twitter.com/UCF
- 0:38Armor Up, Knights Face Coverings Support UCF StudentsRock ’Em, an apparel company started in 2011 by UCF student Rob Starkman, recently released several UCF-themed designs for the Armor Up, Knights fundraiser. The face coverings are made of three layers of cotton polyester.For each $14 face covering sold, $5 will go to the UCF Student Emergency Fund.The fund helps students facing hardship or obstacles that make it difficult to continue their education at UCF. Selected students are based on merit and financial need to help with the costs of tuition, textbooks, fees and other expenses related to education.Purchase a UCF face covering and support students today: https://bit.ly/ucf-rock-emFollow UCF on social! Instagram: https://instagram.com/ucf.edu Facebook: https://facebook.com/UCF Twitter: https://twitter.com/UCF
- 1:23:08Fall 2020 UCF Housing Experience Town HallA Town Hall hosted on July 16, 2020 to discuss the Fall 2020 UCF Housing Experience. Our panel of experts answer your questions about what to expect when you live on campus this coming fall semester.Learn about UCF Housing: https://www.housing.ucf.edu/More details: https://events.ucf.edu/event/1777679/fall-2020-ucf-housing-experience-town-hall/Follow UCF on social! Instagram: https://instagram.com/ucf.edu Facebook: https://facebook.com/UCF Twitter: https://twitter.com/UCF
