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Independence Day: What’s open at UNF?

Pierce Turner Jul 3, 2017

The campus will be somewhat of a ghost town Tuesday, July 4th. Classes are canceled and everything from the gym to the UPS store will be closed for business on the holiday. Not everything is...

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UNF Housing Director: Students will be held accountable for using fireworks

Ronnie Rodgers Jul 3, 2017

Neighborhood firework displays are a staple in almost everyone’s childhood memories. While you may be able to buy fireworks in almost every store’s parking lot, it is illegal to set them off in...

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Clutch deals to light up your Fourth of July

Ronnie Rodgers Jul 2, 2017

With Independence Day approaching, there are many specials going on to celebrate the holiday. Here are some deals to check out this Fourth of July: The Jacksonville Zoo and Garden is offering...

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Locked inside #notre dame cathedral in #paris while police investigate attack outside against a policeman. All calm
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Professor trapped during terrorist attack recalls events

Hannah Lee Jun 28, 2017

A priest came out and told everyone in the Notre Dame Cathedral to sit down in the pews that were normally closed off to the tourists, and explained to everyone that a man was attacking people outside...

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Military Veterans Resource Center director retires

Military Veterans Resource Center director retires

Pierce Turner Jun 28, 2017

Navy retiree and Vietnam War veteran Ray Wikstrom is retiring from his director position at UNF’s Military Veterans Resource Center after six years. Wikstrom, 72, was honored with retirement party...

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Ann McCullen confirmed as Executive Director of UNF Foundation and VP of University Development

Ann McCullen confirmed as Executive Director of UNF Foundation and VP of University Development

Alexandra Torres-Perez Jun 27, 2017

UNF recently hired Ann McCullen as the VP of University Development and Alumni Engagement, and Executive Director of the UNF Foundation after dedicating almost 15 years to the university. Over the...

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UNF gets no cut of the $245 million state funding

UNF gets no cut of the $245 million state funding

Pierce Turner Jun 27, 2017

For the second year in a row, UNF has ranked in the bottom three out of 11 Florida colleges and won’t get any extra state funding. The other eight schools will split a $245 million appropriation...

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Free HIV testing for students

Hannah Lee Jun 26, 2017

  In honor of National HIV Testing Day, the UNF LGBT Resource Center and the Department of Health Promotion is teaming up to offer students free HIV testing on June 27. The testing comes...

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Construction would take 12 to 18 months to complete.

UNF planning chapel on campus

Hannah Lee Jun 23, 2017

https://youtu.be/QYdRes_C1gU President John Delaney revealed new plans to build a university chapel on campus in a recent interview with the UNF Spinnaker. The chapel, also known as the student...

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Summer B Kickoff Timeline

Summer B Kickoff Timeline

Ronnie Rodgers Jun 23, 2017

Starting next week, campus won’t feel like a ghost town anymore. There will be an influx of freshmen and fellow Ospreys coming to UNF for the Summer B semester.  Summer B kickoff is a week long...

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University metrics improved, but UNF still in bottom 3

University metrics improved, but UNF still in bottom 3

Hannah Lee Jun 22, 2017

UNF President John Delaney sent out a message to students and staff this morning regarding how the Board of the Governor placed UNF. The university received 58 points for the 2016-2017 year, an improvement...

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Moving past MovieFest: UNF students head to Terminus

Moving past MovieFest: UNF students head to Terminus

Alexandra Torres-Perez Jun 20, 2017

Five UNF students will compete in the world’s largest student film festival this week. Connor Dolby, James Donlon, Lee Giat and Levi Jawara all participated in this year’s Campus MovieFest...

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