Knight Guide is the official app of the Office of First Year Experience (FYE) at the University of Central Florida.

Students and families can access comprehensive schedules, detailed maps, presentation information, and broad social platforms to connect with fellow UCF Knights for programs such as The Knighting (orientation),Pegasus Palooza, Family Weekend, and LINK.

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Need help finding a building on campus? Looking for help or need an answer to a

question? Stop by a campus locator location and get a campus map, answers, or help with

whatever you need!

Monday and Tuesday from 8:00AM-2:00PMLocations:

63 South (formerly Marketplace)Garage A

Boardwalk by Classroom 1Breezeway (John T. Washington Center)

LINK Launch (First Year Experience) 7-10PM | CFE Arena | 2000 LINK LootAs the kickoff event to Pegasus Palooza, LINK Launch offers students the opportunity to meet fellow students, enjoy great music and live performances, a chance to win awesome prizes, and enjoy epic entertainment. Incoming freshman students also have the opportunity to reunite with their O-Teamer from their orientation experience. As an extra bonus, the first 800 students get a FREE smoothie from Smoothie King!

Target Back to School Shopping Event (Housing and Residence Life) 10:30PM-1:30AM | Waterford Shopping Center Sponsored by the Department of Housing and Residence Life, this is an exclusive, after hours shopping experience at Target just for UCF students. Transportation will be provided. Pick up and drop off locations to this event will be at the following:Libra | Academic Village | CFE Arena | Lake Claire | Knights Circle | Northview | Rosen

Convocation (First Year Experience) Check in at 3PM, Program 4-5PM | CFE Arena | 2000 LINK LootConvocation is a celebration of the beginning of students’ academic journey at UCF. First year students and transfer students alike will assemble to be welcomed by the university President and other distinguished speakers, including the author of our Common Reading selection for the year. This is the only place where first year students can receive their 2018 Graduation tassels. Bring your copy of Garbology for a book signing as well!

Opening Knight (Knights of the Round Table) 5-7:30PM | Student Union | 2000 LINK LootKoRT serves as a resource to over 550 student organizations. We put on several events throughout the year to help students like you find the right organization to join. There will be over 200 organizations set up in the Student Union, along with prizes and free refreshments. It’s an easy and fun way to get involved on campus! For more information, please visit our website at osi.ucf.edu/kort and check us out on KnightConnect!

Welcome Week Photo (4Ever Knights) Between Convocation and Opening Knight | Memory Mall Students will have the chance to be a part of the class of 2018 Welcome Week photo. Wear your black and gold while you help us create this amazing keepsake. Can you guess what we will spell out this year?

UCF Fan Fest (UCF Athletics) 6-9PM | Bright House Networks Stadium | 1500 LINK LootThe UCF Fan Fest brings together community members on and off the campus for a special opportunity to meet the current and new student athletes. It will include games and prizes, as well as an interactive experience perfect for everyone from the die-hard to the casual fan along with multiple opportunities to get autographs and take photos. This event is also where first year students learn traditions and embrace the spirit of being a Knight!

Technology Commons Open House (Technology Commons) 11AM-3PM | Technology Commons 1 | 1500 LINK LootJoin the Tech Commons for our first open house! This tech-filled event will show you the latest and greatest in student gear. Learn about the new and unique services we offer, and pick up some free swag along the way.

Taste of UCF (Multicultural Student Center) 12-5PM | Pegasus Ballroom | 2000 LINK LootThe Multicultural Student Center presents Taste of UCF! Come create a personalized passport to use on your journey while you sample traditional recipes from over 20 countries around the world featuring regions like Europe, the Caribbean, and many more. There will be music, dance performances, and other novelties throughout the afternoon. All students and community partners are welcome.

LINK Amazing Race (LINK) 4-6PM | Reflection Pond | 1500 LINK LootThe LINK Amazing Race provides students the chance to band together in teams of 4-5 and use their internet-capable devices to race around UCF on a campus wide scavenger hunt. To complete the Race, students will solve riddles, find hidden wonders around campus, and discover beneficial campus resources. Winners in previous years have won exclusive prizes such as Knight Rave VIP passes, FitBit Activity Monitors or other Palooza Swag.

CAB Presents: Movie Knight (Campus Activities Board) Doors open at 8PM, Show at 9PM | CFE Arena | 1500 LINK LootCome to the CFE Arena to watch Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier while CAB introduces themselves and shows you what they have to offer.

www.link.sdes.ucf.edu lets you check your LINK Loot. You can also find out all of the

other LINK events you can receive Loot for during the rest of the year!

Intramural Sports Showcase (Recreation and Wellness Center) 11AM-3PM | RWC Leisure Green | 1000 LINK Loot RWC will be playing some fun IM sports in front of the Leisure Pool to showcase several of our sports. Some events will include a human curling event complete with a slip-n-slide, flag football skills challenges, and more.

Bagels with TTS (Transfer and Transition Services) 11AM-1PM | Howard Phillips Hall 221 Enjoy free bagels and meet the Transfer and Transition Services staff, too! Ask your transfer questions and connect with TTS peers and fellow students. Stop by and discover how our office can assist your transition to UCF!

Knight v. Food (First Year Experience) 12-2PM | SU Patio | DJ & Hosted by X107.3 | 1000 LINK LootThe food challenge is the mightiest feat for UCF Knights! Selected students are put to the test as they battle to see who can conquer the Wackadoo’s Ultimate Fat*** Burger challenge by eating 2lbs. of burger, 9 slices of American cheese, 9 strips of bacon, 1 lb. pulled pork, BBQ sauce and 1lb of fries. Yummy, yet slightly terrifying…

Stress Management Workshop (Wellness and Health Promotion Services) 3-4PM | RWC 111 | 1000 LINK LootDo your studies, work, and outside activities keep you stressed all the time? This interactive workshop will teach you how to identify and manage your stress effectively. Participants will learn methods for time management, relaxation techniques, and how to produce the relaxation response.

How to Manage a Successful Budget (Fairwinds Credit Union) 4:30-5:30PM | SU 221 | 1500 LINK LootTuition, books, clothes, food, fun… college life can get expensive! If you struggle with how to set up a budget and then actually stick to it, or simply want some tips on how to be successful in this area, then this is the workshop for you! Join the Fairwinds staff as they provide tips and tricks on how to successfully budget for college and beyond.

CAB Presents: Comedy Knight (Campus Activities Board) Doors open at 7PM, Show at 8PM | CFE Arena Join CAB for a night of great jokes and a good laugh from Hannibal Buress and more.

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Understanding Your Credit (Fairwinds Credit Union) 10:30-11:30AM | SU 221 | 1500 LINK LootDo you know what makes up your credit score? How about things that impact it, and how to maintain a strong score? Let the financial experts from Fairwinds teach you valuable information about this area and how to set yourself up for success now and in the future.

WHPS Open House (Wellness and Health Promotion Services) 12-3PM | RWC 111 | 1500 LINK LootCome see what Wellness and Health Promotion Services has to offer.

Building a Reputation at UCF (Integrity and Ethical Development) 3-4PM | SU 220 | 1000 LINK LootIn order to take advantage of the many opportunities at UCF, students need to have their skills, talents, and strengths be recognized by professors, advisors, supervisors, and peers. Character, image, persona, and personality are elements of one’s reputation. Come learn what skills and steps are necessary to build a reputation of professionalism, integrity, and excellence. Topics of discussion will include communication, promotion of one’s skills, and professionalism.

Road Clean-Up and Field Day (Alpha Phi Omega) 4-7PM | Lake Claire Pavillion | 1500 LINK LootJoin Alpha Phi Omega for an afternoon of service and fellowship! Come on out as we do our Road Clean-up service project and then finish up the day with a fun field day.

CAB Presents: Concert Knight (Campus Activities Board) Doors open at 7PM, Show at 8PM | CFE Arena Come to watch the internet sensation Karmin and the winners of X-Factor, Alex & Sierra, perform on stage for the 2014-2015 school year’s first concert!

Interested in getting involved on campus? KnightQuest is designed to help students become more involved at UCF. KnightQuest is a one-on-one consultation with a KoRT representative, who will presonally introduce you to all the various ways in which a Knight can get involved at our university. If you’re interested in meeting with us, stop by KoRT’s cubicle in the Office of Student Involvement (SU 208), or check out our website for details! www.kort.getinvolveducf.edu | 1000 LINK Loot

Get Your Grill On (Rosen Life) 10AM-2PM | Rosen College of Hospitality Management Attention all Rosen Students! Grab your appetite and join Rosen Life as we introduce you to all the involvement opportunities throughout Rosen and the UCF community!

Zumba For A Cure (UKnighted for a Cure) 8-9:30AM | Lake Claire Pavillion | 1000 LINK LootCome out and join UKnighted For A Cure for a morning of fitness, fundraising, and fun! You don’t need to be a Zumba professional to have a great time at this event, and our instructor will make sure you work up a sweat and have a great time. We will be providing food and water, LINK Loot, and a chance to learn about how to get involved with Relay For Life of UCF!

Pegasus Palooza Service Day (Volunteer UCF) 8AM-1PM | Meet at CFE Arena | 2000 LINK LootJoin Volunteer UCF for our annual Pegasus Palooza Day of Service event! This year we will have two sites for our Day of Service- Clean the World and Second Harvest Food Bank. Join us at Clean the World where we will be helping to clean and recycle soap that will be sent to individuals in impoverished countries. Or sign up to join us at Second Harvest to help sort donated food products to help those dealing with hunger in our community. If you will be going to Second Harvest Food Bank, please meet at 7:45AM. If you will be going to Clean the World, please meet at 8AM. Transportation will be provided; we will meet outside the CFE Arena for both sites. All students will return to UCF by 12:30PM. Please visit KnightConnect to sign up. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Todd at vucf_director@ucf.edu.

CAB VIP Pool Party (Campus Activities Board)8-11PM | RWC Leisure Pool | 1500 LINK LootBring your bathing suit to the RWC Leisure pool to finish off Pegasus Palooza in style!

Kick Off Your Game Plan (Career Services and Experiential Learning) 11AM-2PM | CSEL Patio | 1000 LINK LootCome meet the Career Services and Experiential Learning staff and learn more about how we can help you explore majors and develop a career path through internships or co-op experiences. Each fun activity we offer will help you “kick off your game plan” while connecting with our team and future employers. Plenty of food will be served along with tours of your UCF state of the art Career Center.

International Welcome Reception (International Student Center) 5-7PM | SU 218AB |1000 LINK LootThe International Welcome Reception is an exciting event that brings together students, staff and UCF partners to introduce new international students to the UCF community. Campus partners are on hand to distribute information along with raffle events, food, prizes and fun. All are welcome!

Late Knights Block Party (Late Knights) 10PM-1AM | Student Union | 2000 LINK LootDJs, free food and a fun event filled with free activities such as tie-dye, outdoor games, and corn hole. Registered Student Organizations will be present, and promotional items will be given out.

Knight-Thon 5k FTK (Knight-Thon)Sign in at 6PM, Race at 7PM | Memory Mall The Knight-Thon 5k FTK (For The Kids) is an annual charity 5k run held at UCF. It is sponsored by Knight-Thon, UCF’s official Dance Marathon benefitting the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Registration is only $25 before the day of and $30 the day of the race. Sign-in for the event will be at 6PM and the race will begin at 7PM. All proceeds go to benefit our local children’s hospitals, so come out to have a blast while supporting a great cause! Visit our KnightConnect or Facebook page for more details. It’s all FOR THE KIDS!!!

BCM’s Thursday Nights Kickoff 8/21/2014 | 7:30PM | Lake Claire

Welcome Back BBQ – Chabad 8/19/2014 | 6:30-8PM| Chabad Jewish Student Center

Welcome Back Shabbat Dinner – Chabad 8/22/2014 | 7:30-10:30PM | Chabad Jewish Student Center

Welcome Mass - Catholic Campus Ministries 8/24/2014 | 5PM | Catholic Center at NorthView

KnightConnect is a web-based, user driven platform to promote student involvement, engagement, and

organization management. KnightConnect provides individual students an intentional pathway to

connect to the campus community through involvemnt opportunities and organizations via a

centralized website. KnightConnect allows students to view campus events, organizations, and news all

in one interactive site for the campus community. Visit www.ucf.edu/knightconnect

and get connected today!

Tuesday Night Fire Worship Kickoff - Chi Alpha 8/19/2014 | 7:30PM | Pegasus Ballroom ABC

Smoothie Game Night - Chi Alpha 8/20/2014 | 7-9PM | SU 224

Bowling @ Boardwalk - Chi Alpha 8/21/2014 | 7PM | Ferell Commons Shuttle Stop

Video Scavenger Hunt - Chi Alpha 8/23/2014 | 6-8PM | Memory Mall

Slip-n-Slide & BBQ - Chi Alpha 8/24/2014 | 12-4PM | Lake Claire

Attention Rosen students! Never fear missing another Palooza night time event. There will be a exclusive shuttle Monday (8/18) -Thursday (8/21)

departing from Orlando Main Campus at 10:45PM & 11:45PM at the Rosen shuttle stop to bring you

back to Rosen.

Hillel’s Welcome Week Shabbat 8/22/2014 | 7:30-10:30PM | Central Florida Hillel at NorthView

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How has this helped with your future and major?

I’m a Business student, majoring in Economics and Marketing. I’ve learned plenty about managing funds, leading

major projects, and social media marketing. These are all essential business skills. I’m positive there’s more of that in my future!

-Christopher Howard

What has been your favorite part of being on the executive board?

My favorite part of being on the board is definitely working with the other board

members. They are exciting, motivated, and are always supportive not only of my

ambitions with Palooza, but also outside of it. You will never meet a stronger group of people than those that work with Palooza.

-Sara Casler

Why did you apply?I applied to this position because I wanted

to have the chance to be a part of something bigger than myself. Pegasus Palooza reaches thousands of students.

Not just first time in college students either, but everyone. I wanted to be able to

contribute to these student’s UCF experience and make it unforgettable!

-MIchelle LaFave