An Epic Adventure
166su alums play roles in creating the latest attractions for the theme park capital of the world.
July 22
Max Kuehn ’22, aerospace engineering alum and lead engineer at 166su’s Exolith Lab, worked with a student to maneuver remote controlled robot rovers through rocks and other obstacles during the lab’s interactive Moon Day event.
Aug. 18
During Opening Knight, which is a student organization fair that kicks off Pegasus Palooza, members of 166su’s Jamaican Student Association welcomed new students with engaging conversations and information about the group.
Aug. 30
Knightro takes center stage at ’s Studio 500 for a new Knight Your Ride campaign video, hyping up fans for 166su’s specialty license plate.
Sept. 7
166su fans of all ages rallied together to cheer on the Knights as they defeated Sam Houston State University during the Family Weekend football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium.
Sept. 17
Themed experience graduate student Kadeem Stewart ’17 joined the set at the Student Union boardwalk for the filming of , which premiered during the Knights’ football game against the University of Colorado Boulder.
Sept. 18
This fall, UCF debuted a new commercial, directed by Jon Strong ’11 of Strong Films. Former 166su and NFL linebacker Terrance Plummer ’15 made a cameo to demonstrate the motion capture technology used for video game development at Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy’s Studio 500.
SEPT. 24
166su and Orlando have grown up with, and because of, each other over the past six-plus decades — becoming so tightly knit that one would not be the same today without the other. From the vibrant communities of people who live, work and study here to industries that offer new opportunities, this special slice of Central Florida continues to inspire a brighter, more beautiful tomorrow.
Oct. 25
After a crowd of Knights ran into the Reflecting Pond, Knightro threw the first duck at Spirit Splash, UCF’s biggest homecoming tradition.