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ISQs made simpler, shorter and easier for students

ISQs made simpler, shorter and easier for students

Cassidy Alexander | Nov 24, 2015
The newly-changed ISQs are now much shorter and ask more pertinent questions to better evaluate professors.
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Brittany Gorelick works on a printmaking project in the Fine Arts Building. Printmaking classes are offered through the Art and Design Department. 

Photo by Cassidy Alexander

Art and design department seeks specialized accreditation

Cassidy Alexander | Nov 23, 2015
The department has been waiting since 2004 to apply to the National Association of Schools of Arts and Design.
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'Best Buddies Got Talent' featured numerous acts, with students showcasing their abilities rather than their disabilities. Photo by Kristen Smith

UNF’s Best Buddies flaunt talent in the face of disability

Luke Barber | Nov 10, 2015
UNF's Best Buddies put on a performance in the Student Union auditorium on Friday night and showed off both their dancing and singing skills.
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UNF to distribute eight stipends for social work students in 2016

Tierney Harvey | Nov 2, 2015
In an effort to reduce turnover and increase the social work force, the Florida Department of Children and Families has a sponsored a stipend program that allots money to Bachelor of Social Work students.
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Tom Serwatka asks for clarification of the fees for the Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) program.Photo by Michael Herrera

AOC passes five requests including increased fees

Luke Barber | Aug 12, 2015
The Auxiliary Oversight Committee, which handles financial support for student-fee-run departments at UNF, met today and passed five requests.
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Graphic by David Guerrero

UNF looks to smoke out tobacco use with voluntary measure

Danae Leake | Aug 10, 2015
“We’re not saying don’t smoke, we’re just saying you can’t smoke right now,” Director of Health Promotion Shelly Purser said. “It’s going to help eliminate all the tobacco litter. This is a voluntary compliance and the university community needs to be part of it.”
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Theta Chi announced as UNF’s newest fraternity

Theta Chi announced as UNF’s newest fraternity

Alex Wilson | Jul 30, 2015
After working to recruit throughout Spring and Summer 2015, Theta Chi petitioned to join the Interfraternity Council at UNF and were offered membership on July 28.
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Retired Florida National Guard Maj. Gen. Douglas Burnett Photo by Master Sgt. Thomas Kielbasa, courtesy Florida Guard Online

Former major general joins UNF Board of Trustees

Christian Ayers | Jul 10, 2015
Governor Rick Scott appointed a new Board of Trustees member for UNF: retired Maj. Gen. Douglas Burnett.
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The Foundation Board unanimously approved three initiatives at their June 25 meeting.Photo by Lydia Moneir

UNF Foundation Board approves initiatives, new members

Christian Ayers | Jul 4, 2015
The Foundation Board that invests UNF's donations approved initiatives and discussed the end of the fiscal year.
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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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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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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

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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