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No stressing necessary: students get free snacks, drinks and naps at the library

Kalee Ball Apr 27, 2015

On April 27, 28 and 29, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., free coffee, tea, hot chocolate and snacks will be served on the first floor of Thomas G. Carpenter Library. There will also be a "Zzz-Zone" in an...

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India, a golden retriever and labrador mix, is being raised by Kelly Gates, UNF professor, and her husband. 
Photo by Morgan Purvis

‘PAWS your Stress’ returns to campus

Kalee Ball Apr 27, 2015
UNF’s Public Relations Department partnered with Canine Companions for Independence, a national nonprofit organization that works to train retrievers, to bring puppies on campus for the third semester in a row...
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Sara Gaver is a junior majoring in health administration and the recipient of the Albert D. Ernest Jr. Caring Award.
Photo courtesy of UNF Public Relations

Three UNF students to be recognized for volunteerism; Sangree to be awarded posthumous degree

Kalee Ball Apr 27, 2015
As UNF hands out degrees to graduates on May 1 during spring commencement at the UNF Arena, four students will be honored: three will be honored for outstanding records of volunteerism and caring spirits, and Garth Sangree will be awarded a posthumous bachelor's degree...
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News in brief: family dinner, “Out of this World” concert, Faces of Jacksonville

News in brief: family dinner, “Out of this World” concert, Faces of Jacksonville

Spinnaker Apr 27, 2015
This week on campus, the LGBT Resource Center will have a family dinner, Jacksonville’s Children’s Chorus will present the 20th Anniversary “Out of this World” Concert and AfterImage Documentary will present short student documentaries about people and places in Jacksonville.
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As provost, Traynham oversees allocation of budget and faculty resources to UNF’s seven different colleges. 
Courtesy of UNF's website

The search continues: UNF to host provost interviews

Jeremy Collard Apr 24, 2015
Potential new provosts will be interviewed via video feed on April 24 and April 27 to replace Interim Provost Dr. Earle Traynham...
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An image of the 2005-2015 Master Plan update. Image courtesy UNF's website

Campus Master Plan to include updates on wildlife conservation and student housing

Lauren Dennis Apr 23, 2015
A public forum on April 28 will discuss the 2015-2025 Master Plan. This plan will include parking, student housing, and enrollment.
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UNF student dies after hit-and-run motorcycle accident

UNF student dies after hit-and-run motorcycle accident

Patrick Lloyd Apr 23, 2015
UNF sophomore John C. Leone died yesterday after being in a hit-and-run accident on April 9.
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Coggin College of Business appoints new dean

Coggin College of Business appoints new dean

Celise Blackman Apr 23, 2015
Dr. Mark Dawkins, a member of the American Accounting Association, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the national Association of Accountants, previously held the position of associate dean at the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia.
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Photo by Camille Shaw

Male student threatened by female student’s father

Patrick Lloyd Apr 22, 2015
A student received a threatening phone call from the father of a student he had sex with.
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The closing of the pool was due to a complex array of issues with maintenance and funding being only a portion of the larger problem.Photo by Jordan Ferrell

The Aquatic Center: UNF’s brokedown palace

Jordan Ferrell Apr 22, 2015
UNF plans to turn building 26, formerly the Aquatic Center, into a recreational facility with hardwood floors, HVAC, offices and classrooms, begging the question: where's the pool?
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UNF students pay the second highest athletic fee in Florida’s public university systems.Austin Branham

UNF’s athletic fees run students’ wallets dry

Kalee Ball Apr 20, 2015
UNF's athletic fee has increased for the 2015-2016 school year due to the lack of external revenue sources to help support the UNF athletics program.
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News in brief: orchestra concert, Distinguished Voices lecture, Interfaith scholarship reception

News in brief: orchestra concert, Distinguished Voices lecture, Interfaith scholarship reception

Spinnaker Apr 20, 2015
On-campus events for this week include an orchestra performance of an all-Russian program and a lecture by Dr. Richard Leakey.
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