Two UCF Housing Student Leaders Compete for Homecoming Court 

Malek’s involvement with UCF Housing spans back to his freshman year. Prior to his first semester at UCF, he participated in the Housing Leadership Institute, which introduces new residents to the many resources and activities on campus, as well as other residents. He then became Marketing Chair of the Libra Area Council where he helped plan educational and entertaining events for Libra residents. Malek is passionate about all things social justice, and his next step was to become Advocacy Chair on the UCF Residence Hall Association (RHA), before ultimately becoming RHA Director. Malek is a third-year student majoring in the Industrial and Organizational track of Psychology and minoring in Theatre.  

RHA Advisor, Kaila Kowalski stated, “I have seen Malek grow in his leadership and his UCF pride throughout his time as a Knight. As Director of the Residence Hall Association, Malek serves as the student representative for all on-campus residents and he truly takes this role to heart. He is driven by advocacy and he works to create an environment where all students feel included and at home at UCF. His pride and passion for UCF is evident through all his work. Especially these past few months during COVID-19, Malek has guided his executive board and the entire organization to continue to survive and thrive so our students have the resources to succeed and a community of support and care. Malek’s position on the UCF Homecoming Court showcases an incredible student who will utilize this new platform to continue to inspire a love for UCF and love for self through thousands of others.” 

Margaret (who goes by Meg) has been very involved throughout her time at UCF. In addition to being a Resident Assistant, Meg has also been a part of O-Team as Orientation Leader, the Burnett Honors College, President’s Leadership Council, Panhellenic Council, and much more. She has been very involved with Student Government in the Student Government Leadership Council and as Governmental Affairs Coordinator. In her most recent endeavor, she is running for Student Government President with her running mate Austin Wilson. Meg is a third-year student majoring in the Legal Studies and minoring in Spanish and Creative Writing. Meg’s dream is to one day become a lawyer.

Meg’s Tower III Area Coordinator, Megan Lorincz, had the following to say about her, “Meg is a joy to work with. She is always positive, upbeat, and fun. Even when she faces tough situations, she looks for the silver lining. Additionally, Meg is incredibly hardworking. I have no doubt Meg will go far one day.”