Welcome

The mission of the Division of Community Relations is to cultivate, maintain and enhance the link between UCF and the various publics it serves and to create and implement community-based programs to increase knowledge and understanding of the university within key external communities. Individually and as a unit, the division is active in all aspects of the community, communicating about UCF’s mission, culture and objectives to various constituencies and planning and implementing a wide range of activities and events.

The university and the community share a promising future. The potential for success is far greater together than separately. As community relations works to advance the goals of the university, it advances, too, the future of the entire Central Florida region.

News

Martinez Named 2012 Woman to Watch

Maritza Martinez, Assistant Vice President of Community Relations, was named the Orlando Business Journal’s 2012 Woman to Watch at the 14^th Annual Women Who Mean Business awards celebration. The sold-out event was held on April 19 at Rosen Shingle Creek. OBJ publisher Ann Sonntag and UCF Vice President of Community Relations Helen Donegan were co-hosts for the evening. (more…)

Knight-Thon Dance Marathon

All college students love a good party! The food, the music and the fun, students will find any occasion to dress up and dance the night away. No time is that more obvious than when it is Knight-Thon time. This year over 400 students took time out of their Saturday to stand or dance (but never sitting) for 16 hours to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN.) (more…)

New Chair of Winter Park Chamber of Commerce

Maritza Martinez, Assistant Vice President of Community Relations, was installed as the new chair of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for 2012-2013. The installation took place during the Chamber’s annual Membership Awards Celebration and Board Installation on January 27 at Full Sail Live. The event celebrated the transition of leadership and paid tribute to the members and volunteers who make the organization and the community exceptional. This year’s honoree was Congressman John Mica as Winter Park Citizen of the Year.

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