Hello! I'm Ruby Merced
About me
I am currently attending the Nicholson School of Communications and Media and the College of Science for Spanish at the University of Central Florida (UCF). I am pursuing two undergraduate programs: Journalism for the Electronic News program and Modern Languages and Literatures in Spanish.
My career aspiration is to work in broadcast news, especially as a reporter, anchor, entertainment journalist, or broadcast sports journalist.
My hobbies include, networking, social media, reading, writing short stories, photography, spending time with family and friends, and playing the piano.
My graduation date: May 2025
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Packages
PKG-Diabetes and Optics
UCF Knightly News – EJ2 Show – December 2, 2022
I interviewed Zachery Martin, MD, Optometrist; Kristin Bruno, Clinical Supervisor, C.O.A., O.S.A.; and Dianelis Figueroa, Chief of Public Relations. I wrote the script using the UCF Rundown Creator. I filmed the video with a Panasonic 4K camera and edited it in Adobe Premiere Pro. I did the voice-over in my news package. Terry Gilliam Jr. was the intro and tag anchor. The video runs from 6:00 to 8:05.
PKG-DSA Walk
UCF Knightly News – October 24th, 2022
I interviewed Zachery Martin, MD, Optometrist; Kristin Bruno, Clinical Supervisor, C.O.A., O.S.A.; and Dianelis Figueroa, Chief of Public Relations. I wrote the script using the UCF Rundown Creator. I filmed the video with a Panasonic 4K camera and edited it in Adobe Premiere Pro. I did the voice-over in my news package. Terry Gilliam Jr. was the intro and tag anchor. The video runs from 6:00 to 8:05.
PKG-Breast Cancer Awareness Month
UCF Knightly News – October 14th, 2022 (Delayed Stream)
I interviewed Radiation Oncologist Raj Rajpara, MD, and a breast cancer survivor Mayra Nieves, and I wrote the script using the UCF Rundown Creator. I filmed the video with a Panasonic 4K camera and edited it in Adobe Premiere Pro. I did the voice-over in my news package. Keri Cercy was the intro and tag anchor. The video runs from 7:35 to 9:35.
Web Stories
UCF hosts sixth annual Three Minute Thesis event, showcasing graduate students’ research
Nov 21, 2023
The audience witnessed the power of concise research by the master's and doctoral students as they presented in just three minutes on Wednesday.
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UCF students navigate human experience at SVAD’s first Art Knight
Nov 24, 2022
The students at the UCF School of Visual Arts and Design poured their hearts and creative minds in their first Art Knight event on Friday.
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MFA student wins scholarship through cultural artwork
May 31, 2023
Njeri Kinuthia said she had no intentions of publicly showing her artwork until she received the 2023 éclat Art Prize, presented at the Art Lovers Party at the éclat Law Firm on May 17.
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UCF Filipino Student Association prepares for Fusion Festival
Nov 2, 2023
This year, the UCF Filipino Student Association Dance Troupe has gathered enough students to prepare its members to showcase their Tinikling Filipino cultural dance for the first time at the Fusion Festival in Downtown Orlando on Nov. 26 at noon, directed by the Orange County Counselor.
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UCF clubs unite for beach clean-up and discuss future underwater collaborations
Oct 18, 2023
Two UCF environmental clubs teamed up for the first time to tackle litter on the sandy shores of Daytona Beach.
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UCF College of Medicine inspires students, shares big plans for Lake Nona campus
Nov 12, 2022
Dr. Deborah German, the vice president for health affairs and dean of UCF College of Medicine, inspired UCF pre-med students to dream big during National Career Development Month.
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UCF women’s cross country competes at the North Alabama Showcase
Sep 17, 2022
The UCF women's cross country team left the field with immense power and ruthless intensity, finishing ninth place in the competition among 39 teams at the North Alabama Showcase in Huntsville, Alabama, on Friday.
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Erin Mammel thought she’d be safe waiting out Hurricane Ian with her sister in their first-floor apartment; she wasn’t.
Oct 26, 2022
The UCF women's cross country team left the field with immense power and ruthless intensity, finishing ninth place in the competition among 39 teams at the North Alabama Showcase in Huntsville, Alabama, on Friday.
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After Ian displaced students at The Place, residents received revised rental conditions
Oct 23, 2022
After Hurricane Ian flooded local apartment complex The Place at Alafaya, affected UCF students and families were expecting compassion and assistance; instead, they received a revised rental agreement.
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UCF students, community come together to reopen Metro Diner after Hurricane Ian
Oct 7, 2022
After Hurricane Ian flooded the local Metro Diner, the restaurant's team, comprised largely of UCF students, came together to help it re-open on Sunday.
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UCF Inclusive Education Services promotes program’s new coaching components, supports Down Syndrome community
Nov 4, 2022
UCF Inclusive Education Services is making a difference with the new coaching components of its IES program.
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Videography
Lake Nona Regional Chamber presents new AI healthcare projects and technology
Sep. 19, 2024
Word Count: 1473
Eight Sources
On Friday the Lake Nona Regional Chamber hosted the State of Medical City event, a symposium where healthcare experts discussed artificial intelligence in modern healthcare technology.
La Cámara Regional de Lake Nona presenta la IA a través de nuevos proyectos y tecnologías en la atención médica
19 de septiembre de 2024
Recuento de palabras: 1671
Ocho fuentes
El viernes, la Cámara Regional de Lake Nona organizó el evento Estado de Medical City, un simposio donde expertos en atención médica discutieron la inteligencia artificial en la tecnología moderna de atención médica.
UCF Spanish professor revives Hispanic literary richness in Florida
Oct. 23, 2024
Word Count: 1101
Four Sources
UCF students learned about old Spanish literature at The Dawn of Latinx Creative Writing in Florida: Culture, Identity and Community, a presentation Thursday. Lisa Nalbone, Ph.D., Spanish master’s program director, says she won a grant from the Florida Humanities in collaboration with UCF to revive forgotten literary works hidden in libraries.
Profesora de español en UCF revive la riqueza literaria hispana en Florida.
23 de octubre de 2024
Recuento de palabras: 1287
Cuatro fuentes
Los estudiantes de UCF aprendieron sobre la antigua literatura española en “El Amanecer de la Escritura Creativa Latinx en Florida: Cultura, Identidad y Comunidad”, una presentación realizada el jueves. Lisa Nalbone, Ph.D., directora del programa de maestría en español, dice que ganó una beca de Florida Humanities en colaboración con UCF para revivir obras literarias olvidadas ocultas en bibliotecas.
UCF’s new ‘Nursing Unidos’ club heals healthcare disparities
Oct. 8, 2024
Word Count: 910
Four Sources
The Nursing Unidos clubs say they are tackling healthcare disparities during Hispanic Heritage Month, empowering nursing students to bridge cultural and language barriers for better care.
El nuevo club ‘Nursing Unidos’ de UCF sana las disparidades en la atención médica
8 de octubre de 2024
Recuento de palabras: 910
Cuatro fuentes
Los clubes Nursing Unidos dicen que están abordando las disparidades en la atención médica durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, empoderando a los estudiantes de enfermería para superar las barreras culturales y lingüísticas para una mejor atención.
New UCF instructor celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month for academic growth
Oct. 3, 2024
Word Count: 1336
Five Sources
UCF’s new Spanish instructor, Maria Cabail, says her goal is to bring cultural awareness among students by participating in historical cultural events and traditions throughout Hispanic Heritage Month.
Nueva instructora de UCF celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana para crecimiento académico
3 de octubre de 2024
Recuento de palabras: 1336
Cinco fuentes
La nueva instructora de español de UCF, Maria Cabail, dice que su objetivo es fomentar la conciencia cultural entre los estudiantes al participar en eventos culturales históricos y tradiciones a lo largo del Mes de la Herencia Hispana.
UCF football players honor their Spanish professor with award.
Sept. 4, 2024
Word Count: 860
Four Sources
Four UCF football players gave Spanish Professor Kacie Tartt the honor of a lifetime prior to its season opener at FBC Mortgage Stadium on Thursday. Professor Tartt shares her emotions and describes the recognition process that made the experience truly memorable.
VOSOT-Italian American Heritage Month
UCF Knightly News – October 19th, 2022
I interviewed Senior Instructor Brian Barone and wrote the script using the UCF Rundown Creator. I filmed the video with a Panasonic 4K camera and edited it in Adobe Premiere Pro. Allegra Montesano was the voice-over anchor. The video runs from 1:12 to 1:51.
VO-Art Knight Event
UCF Knightly News – November 21st, 2022
I interviewed the students from the UCF School of Visual Arts and Design, and wrote the script using the UCF Rundown Creator. I filmed the video with a Panasonic 4K camera and edited it in Adobe Premiere Pro. Emily McMinn was the voice-over anchor. The video runs from 2:34 to 3:01.
VO-Diabetes Student Union
UCF Knightly News – November 16th, 2022
I interviewed Suha Saleh, Ph.D. and wrote the script using the UCF Rundown Creator. I filmed the video with a Panasonic 4K camera and edited it in Adobe Premiere Pro. Riley Sheppard was the voice-over anchor. The video runs from 0:21 to 1:03.
UCF hosts sixth annual Three Minute Thesis event, showcasing graduate students' research
Ruby Marisol Merced Nov 21, 2023 Updated Dec 6, 2023
I interviewed Ashley Morris, PhD in Public Affairs, who won first prize in the doctoral category and received a $1,000 scholarship for her 3MT presentation on the struggles of Black women caring for children with mental illnesses. I filmed the video with my iPhone 14 Pro Max and edited it in iMovie. It runs from 0:00 to 1:27 and is part of a news article available on NSM Today that provides more information about this newsworthy event.
UCF Filipino Student Association prepares for Fusion Festival
Ruby Marisol Merced Nov 2, 2023 Updated Nov 2, 2023
I interviewed John Duran, Dance Coordinator, and Sterling Lee, FSA member. I filmed the video with my iPhone 14 Pro Max and edited it in iMovie. It runs from 0:00 to 1:30 and is part of a news article on NSM Today that provides more information about this newsworthy event.
UCF clubs unite for beach clean-up and discuss future underwater collaborations
Ruby Marisol Merced Oct 18, 2023 Updated Oct 18, 2023
I interviewed Emma Peipert and Lindsay Dolan from SCUBA UCF, Charlotte Razzell, Jackie Pijuan, and Jasmine Eder from KWC Club. I filmed the video with my iPhone 14 Pro Max and edited it in iMovie. It runs from 0:00 to 1:39 and is part of a news article on NSM Today that provides more information about this newsworthy event.