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Former UNF professor and chair of the Communication Department passes away

Lydia Moneir | Oct 3, 2014
Dr. David Henry Goff, former professor and chair of the Communication Department at UNF, passed away on Sept. 30 at the age of 66. The memorial service will be held at the St. Johns Family Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Oct. 4.
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Parking Services oversells 457 Blue permits

Blake Middleton | Oct 3, 2014
UNF oversold Blue parking permits for two reasons: not factoring in having one less lot for Blue parking, and overselling Blue permits to faculty and staff. Starting Monday, Oct. 6, Blue permit holders can exchange their parking pass for a Gray permit and a refund.
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UNF professor appointed to Board of Governors, plans to represent students

Blake Middleton | Oct 3, 2014
As the chair of the Advisory Council of Faculty Senates, UNF associate professor Dr. Katherine Robinson was recently appointed to serve as a member on the Florida Board of Governors.
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Defense attorney in Trayvon Martin case comes to UNF

Christian Ayers | Oct 3, 2014
George Zimmerman's defense attorney Mark O'Mara will lead a discussion about race on Oct. 2 evening at the Adam W. Herbert University Center. Accompanying him will be Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder who is also involved in the TalkingRace Project.
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UNF students hunt for parking

Sarah Ricevuto | Oct 2, 2014
Every year, parking is a common complaint among UNF students and faculty. Does the problem lie with the availability of spots or how far drivers are forced to walk?
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Students encouraged to meet with advisors more

Cody Quattlebaum | Oct 2, 2014
With catalogs constantly changing and being updated, the Degree Evaluation and My Osprey Map tools, located on students' Mywings accounts, are convenient ways for students to ensure they're on track for their major or program of study. Despite this however, academic advisors are still an important resource for students.
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Security could tighten after vandalism on the Nature Trails

Sarah Ricevuto | Oct 1, 2014
Vandalism on the Nature Trails could lead to more security after two signs were stolen and a memorial boulder was vandalized.
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Police Beat: Mary Jane likes to stick around

Sarah Ricevuto | Oct 1, 2014
In the past week, a UNF employee driving a forklift caused $1,000 damage to a Ford Taurus, and several students have been sent to Student Conduct for marijuana possession.
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Senate Meeting approves parking pass exchange and Spinnaker doors

Saphara Harrell | Oct 1, 2014
Senate approved a resolution to allow students to exchange parking passes in their Sept. 29 meeting.
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News in brief

Cody Quattlebaum | Sep 30, 2014
UNF wraps up the deal with the Flats, the LGBT Resource Center gets funding to make gender non-conforming and transgender people more visible, and much more.
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Poetry on the pond

Kayla Davis | Sep 30, 2014
The Thomas G. Carpenter Library displays a poetry installation inspired by Emily Dickinson. Dr. Lunberry orchestrated this installation with the help of his students.
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Survey says: your Student Government to focus on library changes, kayaks

Saphara Harrell | Sep 26, 2014
After students gave their opinion in the recent Student Government survey, SG is expected to focus on implementing three projects: two would see changes in and at the library, and the other would expand free checkout gear at the Eco center.
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