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Transgender slam poet Kit Yan to perform at UNF Student Union tomorrow

Transgender slam poet Kit Yan to perform at UNF Student Union tomorrow

Brianna Dillon | Jun 24, 2015
Slam poet Kit Yan performs "Queer Heartache" June 25, 2015 at the UNF Student Union auditorium about family, love and social justice.
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Volunteers sort through donations to stock the pantry shelves.Photo courtesy Facebook

Changes in store with Lend-a-Wing’s new director

Jake Stofan | Jun 22, 2015
The Lend-A-Wing Pantry, which collects and disperses free food to UNF students, has a new director with plans for improvement.
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UNF Associate Professor Dr. Tracy Alloway.Photo by Jennifer Grissom

‘Liar, Liar, Working Memory on Fire’ study finds link between working memory and telling better lies

Brianna Dillon | Jun 22, 2015
Two UNF psychology professors part of a published study that ties lying to memory and... intelligence.
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There was some confusion about the location for the UNF Foundation Board Meeting on May 27, 2015, which ended up taking place at the Osprey Clubhouse on campus.

Error prevents Spinnaker from attending the May 27 Foundation Board Meeting*

Kalee Ball | Jun 15, 2015
UNF's Foundation Board violates Florida law by not posting change of venue for quarterly meeting.
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The last Board of Trustee's meeting for the fiscal year was held on the top floor of Osprey Commons.

Photo by Kalee Ball

Board of Trustees approves fixed tuition rate, new programs amid budget uncertainty

Kalee Ball | Jun 11, 2015
The final meeting of the year saw the validation of a new motto for Enrollment Services and a new degree program in Deaf Education.
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UNF places fourth on Affordable College’s Best Online Programs list

UNF places fourth on Affordable College’s Best Online Programs list

Danae Leake | Jun 3, 2015
Best in State Online Colleges list ranks UNF fourth for academics, student support and affordability in online learning.
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Noor Inayat KhanPhoto courtesy UNF

Interfaith Center makes history with first of its kind

Kalee Ball | Jun 2, 2015
The UNF Interfaith Center awarded the first ever interfaith community service scholarships in the US to two UNF students.
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Approximately 55 people attended Bushnell's lecture.Photo by Michael Herrera

Spaceship Earth: Aerosols and saltwater crops

Michael Herrera | Jun 1, 2015
The chief scientist of NASA's Langley Research Center spoke about climate change and renewable energy at a May 29 lecture.
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Dr. Keith Ashley, pictured fourth from the right, holds his Preservation Award for 2015.
Photo courtesy The Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission

UNF Archaeology Lab receives award for museum exhibit work

Kalee Ball | May 28, 2015
“Uncovering the Past: New Archaeological Discoveries of Northeast Florida” ran from January through May 2014 at the Museum of Science and History.
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Photo courtesy of Chartwells.

Chartwells to serve a taco lunch tomorrow at Hicks Hall

Brianna Dillon | May 28, 2015
The Chartwells Broken Food Truck will serve lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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A picture of Leone from his Celebration of Life Service at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.Photo by Alex Wilson

Jersey Mike’s to hold fundraiser for John Leone

Alex Wilson | May 28, 2015
John C. Leone will be honored at a fundraiser where part of the proceeds go towards a scholarship.
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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

UNF/FSCJ Connect program delayed to Fall 2016

Christian Ayers | May 27, 2015
Starting Fall 2016, some Florida State College in Jacksonville students can enroll in a transfer program with UNF.
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