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The Richard Crepeau U.S. Bicentennial collection, 1975-1976, contains materials that commemorate the 200th anniversary of America's independence following the American Revolution. It consists of books, advertisements, newspapers, booklets, pamphlets, flyers, press releases, and other memorabilia relating to the American Revolution Bicentennial. The collection was chiefly assembled by Richard Crepeau and students in his American History course in 1976. This collection provides insight into consumerism in 1976, and how the Bicentennial year was advertised and poised to the public through everyday objects and materials. It also offers a glimpse into daily life and popular culture in 1976. Richard Crepeau is a retired University of Central Florida (UCF) professor. In 1974, he graduated from Florida State University with a Ph.D. while working as a history professor. During his forty-four-year tenure at UCF, he taught courses on sports history. He also authored two books, Melbourne Village: The First Twenty-Five Years and Baseball: American's Diamond Mind, alongside many essays and articles. He also served as the president of the North American Society for Sport's History. Since Crepeau's retirement in 2016, he has revised one of his published books, titled NFL Football: A History of America's New National Pastime, which was republished in 2020. Crepeau started the "Bicentennial Junk" collection in the summer of 1975 when he realized that the Bicentennial, the two hundredth anniversary of the American Revolution, was going to be commercialized. During the Bicentennial year, he asked UCF students in his American History survey class to contribute to the collection by bringing in any Bicentennial-themed items they could find.

University of Central Florida Burnett Honors College records, 1974-2008, consists of information on Burnett Honors College at the University of Central Florida (UCF), and the organizations associated with it. The collection chiefly consists of correspondence, student and staff data, flyers, reports, reviews, meeting minutes, awards, newspaper clippings, and magazine articles. This collection provides insight into the creation of the Honors Program, its development into the Burnett Honors College, and the college's impact on student learning at UCF. It also offers a glimpse into university operations over time. Additionally, information on prominent figures, such as John C. Hitt and Allyn Stearman, in both the college and the university as a whole can be found within this collection. Burnett Honors College at the University of Central Florida originated in 1982 as the University of Central Florida Honors Program. This program was held in Howard Phillips Hall and Mark Stern served as its first director. In 1998, the program became Burnett Honors College. In 2002, the Honors College building was completed, thanks to donations from Al and Nancy Burnett and the designs of founding dean Allyn M. Stearman. Burnett Honors College is a four-year program designed to help students grow as scholars while making future long-lasting connections and preparing them for the work force. The college offers several opportunities to its students, including workshops, career and internship fairs, scholarships, peer advisors, and the Honors Congress.

The University of Central Florida Department of Housing and Residence Life records, 1966-2015, contain materials collected by the Department of Housing and Residence Life at the University of Central Florida (UCF). It chiefly consists of reports, plans, surveys, studies, designs, programs, guides, manuals, memorabilia, and photographs. These records document the history of the UCF Department of Housing and Residence Life, as well as the development of student housing communities such as the Libra dorms, the Business & Professional Women's (BPW) Scholarship House, Lake Claire Apartments, Academic Villages, and Rosen Apartments, as well as housing for Greek fraternities and sororities and UCF-affiliated off campus housing. The records also contain records related to training for Resident Assistants. The Department of Housing and Residence Life is a subdivision of the University of Central Florida's (UCF) Student Development and Enrollment Services, formerly known as the Division of Student Affairs. Since the main campus opened, the department has managed and developed student housing at the university. UCF offers five housing communities on the main campus, off-campus affiliated housing, and housing at a few other campuses as well. The earliest dormitories at UCF were the Apollo dorms, which opened in 1968. In 1980, the Libra dorms were built. The Lake Claire Apartments were completed in 1994, along with new additional Libra dormitories in 1998. The Academic Village dorms opened in 2001. The Rosen Apartments on the Rosen campus and the Towers on the main campus opened in 2005. The Business Professional Women's Scholarship House opened in 1986, was moved to a new location in 1993, and permanently closed in 2014. UCF has had several housing directors, but Christopher McCray was the longest-serving director who held the position for over 20 years, followed by Christi Hartler who served as director for over 15 years.

The University of Central Florida Eternal Knights collection, 2008-2025, documents past University of Central Florida (UCF) Eternal Knights Memorial Services, organized by the Office of Student Involvement. Materials in the collection include service programs, as well as unclaimed certificates of achievement, Student Government letters, name tents, letters of remembrance, and honorary degrees. The collection also contains two glass awards, a diploma cover, and a small ribbon from the ceremony. The collection encompasses services held from 2008 to 2025. The University of Central Florida's first Eternal Knights Memorial Service took place in 2002. Held each spring in the Student Union by the Office of Student Involvement (OSI), the service honors the lives of students who have passed away over the course of the academic year, from the previous spring and summer leading up to the current semester. Students, family, and friends are invited to attend and recognize individuals, along with the broader UCF community. A livestream is available for those who cannot attend in person.  

The University of Central Florida International Student Association collection, 1992-1999, documents the activities and events of the International Student Association (ISA) at the University of Central Florida (UCF). It chiefly consists of photographs relating to the annual International Fair and other student trips, gatherings, and cultural events held by the organization in the 1990s. This collection offers insight into the activities that UCF's international students organized or participated in. It also illustrates how international students at UCF fostered a sense of belonging and eased feelings of loneliness through community building and the celebration of cultures. The University of Central Florida International Student Association (ISA) is a student organization that aims to provide support to international students, allow students to connect and educate each other about different cultures, and embrace diversity on campus. Established on March 25th, 1975, ISA is comprised of actively enrolled UCF international students who host their annual International Fair, fashion shows, celebrations of international holidays, and other social events. ISA hosts the International Fair during International Education Week in November. Other cultural organizations at UCF, such as the Asian Student Association, the Russian Club, and the Pakistani Student Association, participate in the fair. The International Fair, first held in 1990, offers display booths of different cultures, global cultural cuisine, and cultural entertainment such as dance and musical performances. As of 2025, ISA remains active on campus.

The University of Central Florida Memorabilia collection, 1965-2020 documents University of Central Florida (UCF) events and activities, such as such as homecoming, various sporting events, building dedications, and university anniversaries. It chiefly contains a variety of memorabilia, including t-shirts, cups, glassware, buttons, pins, programs, plaques, and other commemorative objects related to UCF students, alumni, faculty, staff, and university presidents. It also includes memorabilia from UCF's early days as Florida Technological University. The Pegasus Seal, the university's emblem, is featured on many objects, including those created when the university was named Florida Technological University. This artificial collection was brought together by UCF Special Collections & University Archives staff over time from various known and unknown sources. Items continue to be added as they are collected. Originally named Florida Technological University, the University of Central Florida (UCF) is a public multi-campus, metropolitan research university. Florida Technological University (FTU) was founded in 1963 by the State of Florida to provide educated professionals to work in the growing space program. Building began in 1967 and classes started in 1968. Charles N. Millican served as the founding president. His successor, H. Trevor Colbourn, started the university's football program. In 1978, FTU's name was officially changed to UCF. Steven Altman presided over the university from 1989-1991. John C. Hitt served as president from 1992 until 2018. Dale Whittaker was UCF's fifth president from 2018 to 2019. Alexander Cartwright became the university's president in 2020.