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The UCF Report, Vol. 19 No. 6, October 11, 1996 University of Central Florida STARS The UCF Report University Archives 10-11-1996 The UCF Report, Vol. 19 No. 6, October 11, 1996 University of Central Florida Find similar works at: https://stars.library.ucf.edu/ucfreport University of Central Florida Libraries http://library.ucf.edu This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by the University Archives at STARS. It has been accepted for inclusion in The UCF Report by an authorized administrator of STARS. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Recommended Citation University of Central Florida, "The UCF Report, Vol. 19 No. 6, October 11, 1996" (1996). The UCF Report. 530. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/ucfreport/530 Report Volume 19• No. 6 • Oct. 11, 1996 A publication for faculty and staff UCF's Diversity Week activities See story on page 4. • The Off-Campus Housing Center, Department of Housing and Residence Life, wiU again hold two Apartment Fairs this faU. These fairs wiU run in conjunction with the FaU Open House on Oct. 19 and Nov. 16. There wiU be over 20 different apartment communi­ ties represented at the event which The dance troupe Fiesta Latina was part of the Kick-Off Ceremony for Hispanic Awareness wiU be held in the CoUege of Month, which was held at the Reflecting Pond on Oct. 2. For a listing of other events Business Administration BuUding. celebrating the Hispanic hertiage, see page 4. Any interested parties are wel­ come to attend. For information 1 contact Tamara Jones at 823-0417. President Hitt urges 'Give 'til it feels good • The Retired and Senior by John Hitt to the Central Florida United Way nation, for you alone know your ca­ Volunteer Program of Seminole De ToqueviUe, the French nobleman through the Florida State Employees pacity to give, which is determined by County is looking for good work­ who toured America in the early part Charitable Campaign. PayroU deduc­ personal means, financial obUgations, ers. Become a part of the RSVP of the past century, noted that Ameri­ tion can make this process virtually and other charitable commitments. Advisory council and get involved. cans were unique in their abiUty to painless. The United Way volunteer al­ That said, it is also true that almost aU AppUcations are being accepted recognize a civic or community need location panels assure its effectiveness of us can participate at some level. from people of aU backgrounds and form compacts or organizations in getting our donations to the areas of Even two doUars per pay period wiU and professions. You do not have that addressed the need. We see this greatest need, or you can designate the enable an agency to help someone in to be a senior, and it is fun. RSVP American trait at work today in the recipients of your donation. need. Additionally, donating that two of Seminole County provides United Way. Groups of volunteers As a member of the board of direc­ doUars per paycheck or more wiU also meaningful service opportunities meet to assess community needs and tors of the United Way, I can vouch for enroU you in a drawing to receive a to people 55 and over who wish to the agencies seeking to meet them. its efforts to help those most in need number of prizes, including a UCF contribute to improving the These volunteers review proposals and hold overhead to a minimum. parking decal valued at $110. quaUty of Ufe within their commu­ from agencies, evaluate their current Through our volunteer aUocation pan­ The whole community was im­ nities. Meetings are held once a and past performances, project the els, we insist that the 78 United Way pressed by the UCF community's re­ month. Please caU Joyce Powers at ^need for their services in the coming agencies do likewise. sponse last faU. Yet we can do much 678-2114, or Gloria Black at 323- year and then aUocate funds to the I am often asked, "What should I more. If we aU give something, this 4440 for information. agencies. give?" Martha and I have been blessed year's campaign will be an even UCF faculty members and em­ with the capacity to give at the leader­ greater success. The old saying is ployees can easily be part of this ship level, and we have done so for "Give 'tU it hurts." I think we might The UCF Report quintessentiaUy American experience some years. But only you can determine better say "Give 'til it feels good!" The UCF Report is a publication of the in helping one another by donating the right amount for your pledge or do­ Office of Public Relations, Division of University Relations, s University of Central Florida, P.O. Box United Way Midway Report 160090, Orlando, FL 32816-0090, (407) The mid-report numbers for participating with $56,270 given. But Affairs/Provost's division leads the 823-2504. Publication of announce­ the UCF Florida State Employees' over 40 units have yet to report any units in total doUars contributed to ments and official memoranda about figures because they have just begun date with $10,322. Departments that university policy and procedures in The Charitable Campaign for United UCF Report constitutes official notice to Way reflect 26 percent of the their departmental campaigns. have completed their campaigns faculty and staff. employees participating thus far. Early campaign leaders included and have 100 percent participation Joanne Griggs, editor Contributions total $45,707 University Relations and the Division are Human Resources with $1,584 Mindy Colton, design consultant toward the university's goal of of Administration and Finance, which and Veteran Affairs with $706. Sheila Anderson, editorial assistant $90,000, lower than the 1995 mid- to date have 82 percent and 51 Three large units have shown Jacque Brund, photographer report which had 3l percent percent participation. Academic Anthony Felix, student photographer Please see REPORT, page 3 Beth Plaisted, student assistant Next issue of The UCF Report is Oct. 25 • Deadline is noon, Oct. 16 University of Central Florida Non-Profit Organization P.O. Box 160090 U.S. Postage Paid Orlando, FL 32816-0090 Orlando, FL Address Correction Requested Permit No. 3575 MISCELLANEOUS Diversity Week Contest # 3 Look for flyers for "Distribution AU" at the beginning of next week. Contest #2 starts Monday, Oct. 14, and ends Friday, Oct. 18, noon. Do you have an idea that would save UCF money, gener­ Entries must be dropped off at one of the marked boxes at one of the foUowing locations: ate revenue or just improve campus conditions or safety? Administration BuUding, University Relations, room 338 Faculty, students and staff can submit those ideas to the Suggestion Physical Plant lobby Award Program. Adopted suggestions could win you prizes or cash. Research PaviUon, Finance and Accounting, suite 300 Whether your suggestions are adopted or not, you could win a prize University Dining Room lobby through the Suggestion of the Month Contest. This contest is ongoing. Barbara Ying International Student Center lobby The top entries will be entered in a random drawing. Winners wiU be Suggestion forms are available in the University Human Resources Office, announced at Central Florida Sings on Oct. 18, 7 p.m. at the Student Center Administration Building, room 230. Auditorium. You do not have to be present to win, but include a phone number where you can be reached. Searching for Lost Members The foUowing sponsors provided support and donations: Arby's Roast Beef Restuarants, China Garden, Day's Inn University, The UCF Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa is Disney, FazoU's (on University Boulevard), Food Lion, The Langford Resort currently looking for lost faculty and staff members Hotel, Orlando Science Center, Planet HoUywood Orlando, Roadhouse GriU, of our society. We are trying to update our files and Bernard's Surf, Rusty's Seafood GriU and Fischer's, Sprint, The UCF Alumni would love to hear from you. If you are a member of Association, the UCF Bookstore, UCF Foundation Inc. and Universal Studios Florida. Omicron Delta Kappa (this circle or another circle), give us a call at 823-2387. UCF Tailgate Party UCF Tailgate Party for UCF Knights Name Change verses Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets game, The Office of Public Affairs has been renamed the hosted by the Metro Atlanta Alumni Chapter. Office of Public Relations. October 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Bobby Dodd Stadium / Grant Field, Atlanta. The party will be held on a parking deck Family Weekend adjacent to the stadium. Students and their parents are invited to attend Prices are: $10 for adults, $7 for kids 10 and under, $12 at the door. Price includes a Southern- 1-4 p.m., registration, University Dining Room 5-6 p.m., welcome reception, University Dining Room style meal featuring fried chicken, new potato 6 p.m., Rectober (K)nightfest, a night of food, fun and prizes, Theatre salad, old-fashioned cole slaw, homemade 66Q Building baked beans, fresh baked cornbread, killer bee 8 p.m., UCF Theatre presents "In the Well of the House," Theatre Building brownies, homemade chocolate chip cookies, 8-11 p.m., viewing at the Robinson Observatory assorted soft-drinks and iced tea. 7:30-9 a.m., Breakfast by the Pond, Reflecting Pond Game time is 1 p.m. 9-11 a.m., academic open houses, various locations For information and tickets, call the UCF 1-3 p.m., entertainment at Tinker Field; transportation provided. Alumni Association at UCF-ALUM or toll-free at 4 p.m., UCF football: Golden Knights vs. Northeast Louisiana at the Citrus Bowl (800) 330-ALUM.
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