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Know Your Zone: Jacksonville’s evacuation zones and where UNF fits in

Know Your Zone: Jacksonville’s evacuation zones and where UNF fits in

Doriel Gale-Corley Sep 6, 2017

As Hurricane Irma approaches Florida’s coast, students should be ready to evacuate. The UNF Crisis Management Team is monitoring the Category 5 storm. Mayor Lenny Curry declared mandatory evacuations...

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Possible paths for Irma from Florida Storms. Graphic from Florida Storms

NHC on Irma: ‘Too soon to specify timing and magnitude of impact’

Hannah Lee Sep 5, 2017

In the most recent National Hurricane Center update, Hurricane Irma is still strengthening with sustained winds near 185 mph -- making Irma one of six Atlantic hurricanes recorded with winds higher...

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In case of hurricane: UNF prepared for Irma

In case of hurricane: UNF prepared for Irma

Nick Blank Sep 5, 2017

Jacksonville isn’t a hurricane hot spot, but it does receive occasional conditions from nearby larger hurricanes — such as Hurricane Frances in 2004. Hurricane Dora’s landfall in 1964 is the...

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The threshold for a Category 5 hurricane is winds exceeding 150 mph. Graphic from Florida Storms

Hurricane Irma strengthened to category 5; UNF has a plan

Hannah Lee Sep 5, 2017

Hurricane Irma has strengthened to an “extremely dangerous” Category 5 hurricane, the National Hurricane Center said. Irma is indicated to only grow and strengthen. The storm is threatening...

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Hurricane Irma is predicted to impact Florida over the weekend. Photo from National Hurricane Center.

‘Increasing chance’ Hurricane Irma could impact Florida; Scott declares state of emergency

Hannah Lee Sep 4, 2017

Although she may be off in the distance, Hurricane Irma is striking panic in Florida residents as the current category 4 hurricane is predicted to make landfall in Florida later this week. According...

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Cameron Daniel. Photo courtesy JSO

Bond set for UNF student who shot a firearm at Osprey Cove

Tiffany Salameh Sep 2, 2017

Video by Lee Giat UNF student and track athlete Cameron James Daniel made his first appearance in court Saturday morning. He remains charged with aggravated assault, shooting in a building,...

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The School of Computing opened a new computer lab on Aug. 30. Photo by Lili Weinstein

School of Computing granted $50,000 for new lab

Samantha Chaney Sep 1, 2017

  A newly built computer lab opened on Wednesday, Aug. 30 in the School of Computing thanks to a generous donation by local company RF-SMART. A total of $50,000 was granted to the School...

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The Osprey Update that was sent to students Friday morning regarding the shooting.

Shots fired on campus: Was an email the best way to let students know?

Alexandra Torres-Perez Sep 1, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYuBq7mC5Bo Video by Lee Giat Friday morning 18-year-old UNF student Cameron J. Daniel shot a gun at the ceiling in Building V of the Cove. Students found out this information...

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Photo by Ronnie Rodgers

UNF students react to on campus shooting

Colin McCann and Tiffany Salameh Sep 1, 2017

A UNF student fired a gun at the Osprey Cove dorm on Sept. 1. The student was identified as 18-year-old Cameron James Daniel. Students residing at the Osprey Cove dorm are currently still in the building....

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UNF School of Nursing among 50 nationwide to receive grant for White Coat ceremonies

Tierney Harvey Aug 31, 2017

UNF received a grant to host White Coat ceremonies for the School of Nursing, a UNF press release announced Aug. 28. Medical schools have conducted the ceremonies for decades as a rite of passage to...

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Photo by Hannah Lee

Textbook affordability is the next task the BOT wants to tackle

Hannah Lee Aug 30, 2017

Textbooks are an essential factor for most student success in the classroom, but often times they are very expensive. In the most recent Board of Trustees meeting, the discussion centered on textbook...

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Ellen Glasses Photo from ellenglasser4mayor.com

UNF Instructor Ellen Glasser is the new mayor of Atlantic Beach

Ronnie Rodgers Aug 29, 2017

Ellen Glasser, a UNF instructor of criminology, was elected mayor of Atlantic Beach Tuesday defeating previous mayor Mitchell Reeves, according to the Duval County Supervisor of Elections Mike Hogan. Glasser...

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