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Central Florida Future. 1363. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/centralfloridafuture/1363 What to expect against top-ranked McNeese State, in The Gridiron Report-p. 9 cen Flori Future Quest for UCF.diversity a long-term challenge by JOHN DYSERT to realize their full potential. Managing editor The Office of Diversity Ini­ tiatives has a comprehensive di­ UCF'scelebrationofDiver­ versity work plan that supports its • sity Week is winding down, but own five broad goals. working toward total diversity is an on-going task that officials say They include: • will always continue. •Establishing structures and As more women and mem­ procedures that support the uni­ bers of ethnic minority groups versity goal of becoming more · enter the workplace, they will in­ inclusive and diverse; • evitably seek higher education. • Creating a pedagogical According to UCFPresident sound curriculum that reflects the John Hitt, UCF plans to be ready. pluralism of society; "Diversity Week is a great • Designing a comprehen­ week," said Hitt. "Let me put it sive employee recruitment and this way-you wouldn't teach art retention process at all levels; without a studio, you wouldn't • Developi,ng a better un­ teach science without a labora­ derstanding of and support for stu­ tory, so how could you have a dent diversity, inclusiveness and university that doesn't reflect the retention; and real world which students will •Developing diversity part­ enter when they graduate." nerships with organizations, ex­ UCF is addressing these is­ ternal to the university, such as sues' through the Office of Diver­ school systems, colleges, busi­ sity Initiatives that was established nesses, and local, regional and in 1994, two years after Hitt ar­ national organizations. rived at UCF and identified "be­ "Learning is learning to coming more inclusive and di­ work with diverse people," said verse" as one of the university's Hitt. "One of the major goals we five goals. have at UCF is to ha. ve an interna­ The mission of the office is tional focus on our campus. We to foster a campus culture that. will achieve our goals, it will just · values and manages differences, take time and dedication." The group from Sweden receives an award for best exhibit. Later, Morocco won the. award enhances productivity and affords for best food, while India claimed the award for best overall presentation during Diversity week. all individuals with opportunities see DIVERSITY, page 4 Marching Knights gain national respect at FSU by DORIS BLOODSWORTH sounded great. I was very im­ • Staff writer pressed." Five days a week, the The scoreboard lights were Marching Knights practice along­ • turned off, and technically, the side the football team under the game was over. watchful eyes of Director Richard But 240 members of the Greenwood, with assistance from • Marching Knights band joined UCF graduate, Ron Ellis . with 6,000 UCF fans to take over They also receive help from Doak Campbell Stadium Satur­ Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa day night in a post-game celebra­ Psi, the music sorority and frater­ tion that resembled spontaneous nity. combustion. The sweat and endurance Not only had the football required to pull off a halftime show team earned national respect on are very real. the field, the marching band had A researcher from Indiana performed its half-time show in University monitored the vital front of 76,000 fans and FSU's signs of a marching band member highly regarded marching pro­ during a performance. Three min­ gram. utes into the halftime show, the Standing ovations for visit­ vital signs were equivalent to that ing bands are uryheard of in Talla­ of a marathon runner halfway hassee - the Marching Knights through a race. received two. In addition to the rehearsal ''The UCf band did a ter­ time on the field, members must rific job," said Pat Dunnigan, di­ use their own time to memorize photo/STRODE rector of the FSU Marching The football team was not the only group to gain attention in Tallahassee. The Marching - · Chiefs. ''The_y looked _great2 they see BAND, page 3 Kni hts took full advantage of the 76,000 fans and national attention to show their talents. · \. Insjde .,.~- ,:::-:: ... /.t: .::=;:''''''~, ... ,,,:::=:~/ '.,:;=:::r· ,,,. :·::::<:·:·:· ,J=r'::::: .}:''''''''" ''·'·''? News 1-5 Opinion 6-7 Classifieds 8 13-17 Dove Shack and Twinz headline the rap sheet- F- 2 Features ~~t.tmJL~~~~~4 Gridiron Report/ Sports 9-12/ 18-20 2 • The Central ~lorida Future • Sept. 28, 1995 CREOL's cutting edge research take I brings international acclaim to UCF 1· by DORIS BLOODSWORTH tional acclaim to UCF. of CREOL, has made recruiting I. Staff Writer Current research encom­ talent hi main priority. He be­ passes all areas of laser and opti­ lieves that hiring the be t p ople I A green laser beam slice cal processes and devices, from and keeping resources focused on across the room, alongside a sta­ eyeglasses to ultra-fast lasers, research bring the greatest re­ lagmite-shaped ruby crystal. whose short pulses are measured wards. I It could be a scene from in trillionths of a second. The result is a 21-member "Star Wars," but it's actually the Current cutting edge re­ faculty anda highly technical taff internationally recognized Cen­ search now being conducted in­ that represents the top minds of ter for Research and Education in volves lab experiments which du­ over 25 countries. Optics and Lasers, known as plicate conditions similar to the ·There are three places you CREOL. interior of stars. , can get a comprehensive optic Some of the most advanced Another area of research is education in the United States," More students take Kaplan's courses every research in optics and lasers in the non-linear optics, a process which Soileau said. "We are one of world is being conducted at the year than any other test prep company's. increases the intensity of light in them." • $6.5 mi_llion facility, located 1.5 order to change its direction. This Last year, I 0 graduate stu­ Call us today to find out why. miles south of the UCF. technology provides on and off­ dents were selected for the CREOL 1-800-KAP-TEST Developments such as the ramps for the information super­ program out of 300 applicants. • growth of laser crystals and solid highway. Those selected had an average KAPLAN state lasers have brought interna- Dr. M. J. Soileau, director score of 1344 on the Graduate The answer to the test question. Record Examination. L Visiting scholars, originat­ A Complete Exa01 & Xray~ A special dental care offe'r for UCF students... ing from 25 countries, account for Welcome to East Orlando Dental. over I 0 percent of the CREOL 0110 (INITIAL) 0274 (4 BITEWINGS) I'd like you to come in and get student body. One undergraduate acquainted with your new dentist and student working with Dr. Dave F QR $9 ! Hagan was named to USA Today's save a few dollars. • (A $65 value) George Yarko, D.D.S. AH-Academic team. A new 82,000 square foot Current UCF ID required East Orlando CREOL building should be com­ Take advantage ofexcellent dental care at pleted on the UCF campus by De­ • very comfortable prices. Just bring this DENTAL cember, 1995. The facility will certificate with you on your first visit. Certified: Implant Prosthetics; Member: American Dental Association, Academy of house state-of-the-art laboratories See you then! Qffer expires l 213119 5 General Dentistry, Academy for Sports Dentistry, Florida with high temperature ovens, Dental Association, Central District Dental Association, • UCF TEAM DENTIST Greater Orlando Dental Society; Extensive experience and femto-second lasers and optical postgraduate training in TMJ • coaters. The original CREOL fa­ 11780 E. Colonial Drive cility, built in 1987, consisted of I At the corner of Hwy. SO _and Alafaya Dr. Ii i> our office polic) 1ha1!h e palienl and any Olhcr per..on re>pon>ible for paymcnl ha' !he righ1 lo refuse 10 pay. cancel payment or be reimbur.;ed for payffiem for any 01her service. examinalion. I three classrooms and a trailer. or lr<al111t.'Til v. hich i' oen·o rt11<.'d a' a rc>uh ot and v.i1hin n hour.. of rc>oondin2 to the ad vcrti>emem for !he frt-c. discuumed fee. or reduced fee service. examination. or 1rea1men1. I East Orlando · . • • • • - W<!Cjf 's ~rcatcst Jknigbt of ~lap • Melon ball RECTOBER Tug-of-War • Volleyball Pajama Tube Relay Ultimate Nerf 2 Headed Monster Relay Burger King Sip Off -~~ntgbtfes • Food provided by: FRIDAY~ OCTOBER 6 Prizes provided by: Pepsi Fazoli's Marriott 6-PM MIDNIGHT Pizza Hut • Frito.Lay Bagels Etc. Coca Cola Wet 'n Wild Burger King ~ Jungle Jim's • T.G. Lee Dairy f;_"""'(~ Water Mania Dunkin Donuts Duffy's Subs Domino's Pizza ~ Fun 'n Wheels UCF Baseball • Additional Sponsors: HONORARY STARTER JAY BERGMAN Black-Eyed Pea UCF Police Kelsey's Pizzeria Army ROTC Sign up at Rec. Services: 823-2408 Malibu Grand Prix • CB & S Bookstore Teams: 4 men 4 women Walt Disney World Only the first 24 teams will be accepted • • - , Sept 28, 1995 • The Central Florida Future • 3 Marching Knights gain national exposure with strong showing at FSU from BAND, page 1 music and learn dance, flag and ba­ ton routines.