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People of UNF

People of UNF

People of UNF

Jenn Mello Jun 9, 2016

People of UNF is a chronicle of students, faculty, university staff and visitors. Here’s a closer look at those we see walking by us everyday, those we overlook and those we sometimes wish we knew better. “I...

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UNF animated short made the Top Films List at Oregon Printmaking Conference

UNF animated short made the Top Films List at Oregon Printmaking Conference

Bernadyn Nettles Jun 2, 2016
It normally takes months or even years to create an animated film, but two UNF instructors managed to put one together in just ten days.
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DePaul is one of the four delegates representing Florida's Fourth District.  Photo Courtesy of DePaul

UNF Adjunct Professor Represents LGBT Community as Florida’s First Transgender Delegate

Nick Blank May 31, 2016
DePaul isn't afraid to criticize fellow Democrats, challenge the misconceptions about the transgender community or fight for better treatment of adjunct professors.
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People of UNF: Pros and Cons of Taking Summer Classes

People of UNF: Pros and Cons of Taking Summer Classes

Jenn Mello May 25, 2016
Summer classes have been in full swing for a few weeks now. For this week's People of UNF, we've asked students what they like and could live without when it comes to taking summer courses.
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Steven Walker and his mom, Barbara Gilbert, 2014. Photo courtesy of Brooks Adaptive Sports and Recreation Facebook page.

Started from the Bottom: UNF Student Adapts and Excels in Wheelchair Rugby

Bernadyn Nettles May 24, 2016
Walker, a junior studying mathematics at the University of North Florida, is a quadriplegic, but he also does a really cool thing. He plays wheelchair rugby.
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Student shows Maddex, a five-year-old with cerebral palsy, how to use the joystick in order to drive the car.  (Courtesy of Joanna Norris)

UNF Adaptive Toy Project moving forward with more funding

Danae Leake Apr 30, 2016
The UNF Adaptive Toy Project cruises forward with more federal funding to continue the project that creates toys that help children learn more about their world.
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Teal Kane was fortunate enough to participate on "Wheel of Fortune," and her hard work paid after she winning  $10,000 on the show. (Photo courtesy of Teal Kane)

UNF student wins big on “Wheel Of Fortune”

Danae Leake Apr 25, 2016
UNF student Teal Kane spun the big wheel on America’s game show “Wheel of Fortune” on April 26. Although Kane didn’t place first at the end of the show, she earned a pretty penny with a final prize of $10,650.
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Photo courtesy Dr. Croft

UNF faculty member completes marathon in Earth’s least inhabited continent

Courtney Stringfellow Apr 22, 2016
She waited five years to travel on a boat for a marathon in Earth’s no man’s land. Not to mention, she gets seasick easily.
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The installation features flyers and ticket stubs that Shurman has collected by going to shows. (Photo by Tierney Harvey)

Library installation shows off Jacksonville’s electronic dance music culture

Tierney Harvey Apr 16, 2016
Before you prepare to swipe your card to enter the library, check out the newest installation displaying memorabilia of Jacksonville’s underground dance music culture.
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UNF Equestrian Leah Irwin and her captain, Reily Rieker, snap a selfie after learning that Irwin qualified for the national competition.

UNF student makes history as first on team to qualify for national equestrian competition

Courtney Stringfellow Apr 12, 2016
A childhood filled with horseback riding and an equestrian for a mother paid off for one UNF sophomore devoted to the sport.
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An album to drop as UNF Chamber Singers embark overseas

An album to drop as UNF Chamber Singers embark overseas

Andre Roman Apr 7, 2016

UNF’s Chamber Singers are releasing an album as the ensemble continues to push their vocal limits and prepare for their trip to Portugal in late April. Come by Here, recorded last year at St. Paul’s...

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“Club of the Year” Rasine Kreyol Still Moves Toward Raising Awareness

“Club of the Year” Rasine Kreyol Still Moves Toward Raising Awareness

Courtney Stringfellow Apr 6, 2016
Hosting trivia games, enabling relationships with alumni and teaching history through art are only a few of the many ways Rasine Kreyol introduces Ospreys to the Haitian culture.
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