https://franciscouriostegui.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Francisco UriosteguienTue, 24 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/russian-american-student-association-promotes-cultural-understanding-on-campus/article_7d237ce0-6e1c-11ee-aa58-675424f3c059.htmlThe UCF Russian American Student Association is taking a significant step towards fostering a more inclusive campus environment by promoting cultural understanding through a monthly event known as "Russian Tea Hour." This initiative is championed by Dr. Alla Kourova, an associate professor of modern Languages and literatures. The "Russian Tea Hour" invited students from all ethnic backgrounds to partake in an immersive experience aimed at bridging cultural gaps. Kourova, a passionate advocate Tue, 24 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/russian-american-student-association-promotes-cultural-understanding-on-campus/article_7d237ce0-6e1c-11ee-aa58-675424f3c059.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/national-coming-out-day-a-ucf-students-journey-to-help-others/article_b07558ea-6889-11ee-a5f9-63848de358a4.htmlAs the nation commemorates LGBT History Month and National Coming Out Day, UCF student Kiara Zarra has made it one of her goals to help students find their identity during National Coming Out Day on Wednesday. Zarra, freshman political science major, does so by being a student advisor for Lavender Council, a UCF student resource for LGBTQ+ Student Support Services. Zarra seeks to encourage students to come out by sharing her story. “One of the biggest parts of being queer that no one talks aboMon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/national-coming-out-day-a-ucf-students-journey-to-help-others/article_b07558ea-6889-11ee-a5f9-63848de358a4.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/news/live-local-act-signed-by-governor-to-support-affordable-housing/article_d01b177c-dd95-11ed-a8e4-c332b2c85f13.htmlOn March 29, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 102, otherwise known as the "Live Local Act," which aims to support affordable housing efforts throughout Florida. According to the Florida governor’s website, SB 102 appropriates $711 million to fund housing projects in Florida through the Florida Housing and Finance Corporation. This is the largest amount of money invested in housing in the state's history, and it's almost twice as much as what was invested in the previous year, according to tSun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/news/live-local-act-signed-by-governor-to-support-affordable-housing/article_d01b177c-dd95-11ed-a8e4-c332b2c85f13.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/ucf-celebrates-transgender-day-of-visibility/article_53e2e500-d02e-11ed-a606-ab57b48f95db.htmlAs the world commemorates International Transgender Day of Visibility, UCF is joining the celebration by honoring and recognizing the contributions of its transgender community. March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, and to celebrate, LGBTQ+ Services hosted “Transgender Week of Visibility” from March 27 to March 31 by organizing many events to raise awareness for the community. From educational workshops to engaging events, many UCF organizations are standing in solidarity witMon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/ucf-celebrates-transgender-day-of-visibility/article_53e2e500-d02e-11ed-a606-ab57b48f95db.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/news/multicultural-student-center-raises-awareness-for-the-neurodiverse-community/article_8c203924-b6f5-11ed-a2f0-0b0427d57f07.htmlThe Multicultural Student Center held its Breaking Barriers event to promote neurodiversity awareness and accessibility on Monday. Pelin Ozoglu is a member of the Multicultural Leadership Council who led the workshop on neurodiversity. She said UCF is a campus of about 70,000 and thinks there's a lot of people that can relate to some type of neurodiversity. “I think the rest of us, including myself, that have less experience with neurodiversity would benefit from just kind of education or understanding the bigger scope,” Ozoglu said. “Many things are easier for the neurotypical (person), but for those within this community, there are certain things that are a lot harder for them.”Sun, 05 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/news/multicultural-student-center-raises-awareness-for-the-neurodiverse-community/article_8c203924-b6f5-11ed-a2f0-0b0427d57f07.html