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The Space Committee discussed the timeline for various campus renovations and projects.

UNF Student Assembly Center canceled in favor of new competition pool, additional shelters to come to Lot 18

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Nov 14, 2018

The construction of the long-awaited Student Assembly Center, which was announced in June of 2017, has officially been canceled. Director Paul Stewart of the Department of Campus Planning and Design gave...

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A look into the office of the VP for Student and International Affairs

New organizational chart shows department changes in integration of Student and Academic Affairs

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Nov 14, 2018

Student Affairs has been undergoing a semester-long transition. In an email sent out to UNF faculty and staff Wednesday afternoon, a new organizational chart has been released detailing changes to both...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Veterans Day hours and closures on campus

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Nov 12, 2018

In observance of Veterans Day, most University offices will be closed, disrupting many students' normal Monday routines. If you're on campus and you find yourself wondering what is still available to...

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President Szymanski announces new Vice President of Data Analytics

President Szymanski announces new Vice President of Data Analytics

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Nov 5, 2018

Jay Coleman, the Associate Provost at UNF, has been named as the Vice President of Data Analytics. UNF President David Szymanski announced on Friday, Nov. 2 his final decision on who would fill the new...

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The Finance and Facilities Committee was the first to meet during a day of Board of Trustees Committee meetings. Photo by Sam Chaney.

UNF Board of Trustees seeks $10 million for new faculty and other internal changes

Alan Vargas | Nov 2, 2018

UNF has a problem. The University has received a total of $7 million from the Board of Governor’s performance-based funding system in the last four years and was ranked dead last out of 16 public...

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Student and International Affairs is being moved to be part of Academic Affairs

Gonzalez speaks out on his firing after 18 years at UNF

Hannah Lee | Oct 29, 2018

Mauricio Gonzalez dedicated 18 years of his life to students at UNF. As Vice President of Student and International Affairs, he oversaw the development of several programs dedicated to students. On Aug....

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UNF Sustainability Committee votes to recommend funding for People Over Plastic

UNF Sustainability Committee votes to recommend funding for People Over Plastic

Alan Vargas | Oct 19, 2018

On Oct. 18, the UNF Sustainability Committee met to hear a proposal for a student-led project that would seek to “increase awareness on the effects of plastic on the environment, and educate and empower...

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The Finance and Facilities Committee was the first to meet during a day of Board of Trustees Committee meetings. Photo by Sam Chaney.

UNF Board of Trustees hears student sentiment on alcohol policy

Alan Vargas | Oct 14, 2018

The UNF Board of Trustees heard from UNF President David Szymanski on his first 90 days and the direction of the University. The board also heard from Student Body President Jenna DuPilka and voted on...

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Mark Tumeo. Photo courtesy of UNF.

Resigned-dean was reportedly caught in sexual encounter with a man he met on “Adam4Adam”

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Oct 3, 2018

The former dean of the College of College of Computing, Engineering and Construction was engaged in sexual activity with another man just outside of the stairwell adjacent to the press box entrance of...

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Osprey alert

UNF dean resigns after reportedly engaging in a “consensual sex act” on campus

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Oct 3, 2018

Mark Tumeo, the dean of the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction, resigned, according to a Special Edition Osprey Update email sent out on Wednesday. According to the update, Tumeo's resignation...

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The new Alcohol policy change was announced over a Osprey Update.

Over 2000 students vote in SG poll about updated alcohol policy; 87 percent disagree with the policy

Alan Vargas | Oct 2, 2018

The University and Student Affairs Committee released detailed results of the special Osprey Voice regarding the University’s new alcohol policy. As previously reported, the turnout for the Student Government...

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The CEROC met to further discuss the specific definition of "Responsible Employees" on campus." Photo by Sam Chaney.

Student workers removed from the definition of mandatory reporters in UNF Committee meeting

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Sep 26, 2018

The UNF Compliance, Ethics and Risk Oversight Committee met on Tuesday, Sept. 26 in order to delve into an update regarding the nondiscrimination and sexual misconduct regulations, as well as address the...

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