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Students may see only 1 fee increase in 2013-14

Spinnaker Nov 19, 2012
Three campus entities sought fee increases for next year. One requested an fee be instated, and three said the money the current fee gives them will be enough in 2013-14.
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UNF employee arrested for theft

Gordon Rhyne Nov 18, 2012
A UNF Physical Facilities employee was arrested Nov. 7 for charges of grand theft, according to a UPD police report.
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FSA wants Florida to aim higher

Lydia Moneir Nov 18, 2012
A man in Fruit Cove signs away $300 million. Two months later, UNF’s tuition increased by 13 percent. Gov. Rick Scott cut those $300 million from state higher education in Florida this year.
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UNF Enactus to collect, recycle used electronics

Natalie Logan Nov 16, 2012
A project led by UNF Enactus seeks to reduce electronics sent to landfills and these kinds of facilities by gathering used electronics around the Jacksonville community.
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Ted R. Allaire Memorial Scholarship awarded to UNF student

Betsy Dailo Nov 16, 2012
The UNF Coggin College of Business established a scholarship this year for past beneficiaries of an organization that fulfills the dreams of children who have long-term illnesses. The recipient of the Ted R. Allaire Memorial Scholarship must first be a part of the organization, Dreams Come True of Jacksonville Inc., and be seeking a major in business at UNF. The scholarship gives past recipients of the Dreams Come True of Jacksonville Inc. $1,100 toward their schooling at the university.
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Shuttles to don UNF branding

Noor Ashouri Nov 16, 2012
The new UNF shuttles are being branded after being blank for nearly two months. Melinda Gallup, UNF contract administrator for its shuttle system, said the process of applying branding started over the weekend and will be spread over the next two to three weeks. Each shuttle takes approximately three hours to brand.
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No Lot 14 shuttle stop zeroes out CDRC field trips

Noor Ashouri Nov 16, 2012
In previous years, the UNF Child Development Research Center used the Lot 14 shuttle lots for extra programming. But when the shuttle system changed at the beginning of fall, that stop disappeared and so did the field trips the center provided to on-campus events.
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Police Beat week of Nov. 14

Olivia Osland Nov 15, 2012
Police reports for the week include damaged property, suspicious behavior and several thefts.
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Building 57 dedicated to Betty, Tom Petway

Lydia Moneir Nov 14, 2012
Building 57, which sits adjacent to Student Union, has been known as the College of Education and Human Service, but as of Nov. 9, has another name. Petway Hall was dedicated to Betty and Tom Petway, a couple that has been involved in UNF’s growth since it was founded in 1969, according to a news release.
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Veterans Memorial Gallery

Keri Weiland Nov 9, 2012
The UNF Military and Veterans Resource Center hosted the second annual Veterans Day Tribute in honor of all who have served. The event featured several guest speakers, including Rep. Ander Crenshaw and Tom Serwatka, UNF's vice president and chief of staff.
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Road to Asia event showcases Asian culture

Noor Ashouri Nov 9, 2012
Through means of dances, songs and instruments, the Road to Asia event Thursday showcased the culture of Asia. The event featured approximately 10 performances derived from Korean, Filipino, Indian, Afghanistan, Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese tradition and culture.
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DRC kicks off fee at 40 cents; UNF Athletics requests $1.77 increase

Spinnaker Nov 8, 2012
The UNF Student Fee Assessment Committee will recommend all fee proposals for fiscal year 2014 to UNF President John Delaney after it fully hears all requests.
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