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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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UNF committee plans to increase student awareness of Title IX

Christian Ayers May 21, 2015
UNF's Title IX Committee discussed the low awareness level students have of the national gender discrimination policy.
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Sara Gaver is a junior majoring in health administration and the recipient of the Albert D. Ernest Jr. Caring Award.
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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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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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Meal plan late fees, increased orientation costs approved in AOC meeting

Daniel Banks Nov 17, 2014
In the Auxiliary Oversight Committee meeting on Nov. 12 the measure to charge students a late fee of $100 on meal plan accounts was approved, among seven other authorized requests. This late fee will come into effect on Dec. 1, the due date for Spring 2015 meal plan payments.
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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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New abstract sculpture installed at UNF

Camille Shaw Sep 22, 2014
Erica Mendoza, a senior majoring in fine arts with a concentration in sculpture, created a yellow 3-D sculpture that was installed at UNF today.
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B&A approves travel requests and extends skate park hours

Saphara Harrell Jun 26, 2014
The Budget and Allocations Meeting on June 23 approved travel funding for two groups, determined Marsha Lupi will become interim dean, and instated new hours for the UNF Skate Park.
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UNF crisis response teams prepared for on-campus shootings

Alex Wilson Jun 2, 2014
Do you feel safe at UNF? The school has two teams dedicated to crisis prevention and response, as well as a system derived from FEMA protocols.
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Archaeology Professor to lecture on Northeast Florida’s history dating back to 1000 AD

Saphara Harrell May 27, 2014

On May 29th, archaeology professor and curator Keith Ashley will talk about the archaeology lab’s research on what Jacksonville was like in 1000 AD. The research and artifacts are part of The...

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Biological Sciences Building ranks ninth most environmentally friendly university building in the world

Brandon Thigpen May 21, 2014
The Biological Sciences Building with its state-of-the-art design and features has been ranked the 9th greenest building in the world by bestmastersdegrees.com.
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LGBT Center hosts event to celebrate graduates

tlundy Apr 9, 2014
The LGBT center is hosting the 8th annual Lavender Graduation, which is a ceremony for LGBT students to celebrate graduating and being open about their sexuality.
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