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UNF students adjust to the new school year

Gordon Rhyne Aug 21, 2012
As UNF’s Fall 2012 semester began Monday, students encountered several changes implemented on campus during the summer session. The university opened its new Osprey Cafe and altered the Osprey Connector shuttle routes.
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Student Wellness Complex opens to the UNF community

Olivia Osland Aug 20, 2012
The UNF Student Wellness Complex had its soft opening August 17 and is now fully open to the UNF community. The new three story complex combines the efforts of UNF’s Athletic Department, Health Promotion and Campus Recreation.
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Staying smart on student loans helps deter from debt after graduation

Bonnie Mulqueen Aug 20, 2012
Anissa Agne, the director of student financial aid at UNF, gives tips on how to dodge debt after graduation.
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A Preview Walkthrough of the New Wellness Center

Justin Chandler Porter Aug 15, 2012

The new Student Wellness Complex, located at the north end of the loop next to the Arena and the Aquatic Center, Opens August 17, and is free to currently-enrolled UNF Students and Full-time Faculty...

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UNF launches new mobile app, mobile-friendly website

Taylor Leckie Aug 14, 2012

UNF announced a new mobile app for students, staff, and alumni and a new mobile-friendly UNF website Monday. A university press release said the app allows mobile access to campus maps, university...

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UNF ranks in on Forbes magazine’s “America’s Top Colleges” 2012 list

Gordon Rhyne Aug 12, 2012
Forbes magazine ranks UNF on its annual "America's Top Colleges" list. UNF ranked at #421, a higher placement than last year (#491), but still behind UF (#80).
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Video Tour: new dining hall set for grand opening on Friday, soft launch this Monday

Justin Chandler Porter Aug 11, 2012
Korey Konapasek, Chartwells director of operations at UNF, gives the Spinnaker a tour of the new dining hall. Click on this article to find out what they'll be dishing out starting this fall.
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UNF merchandise now sold at local Target stores

Clayton Tinkle Aug 7, 2012
National retail chain Target has added UNF branded merchandise to its shelves, including an assortment of t-shirts, polos, fleeces and hats. The merchandise can be found in three Target stores, including the St. Johns Town Center, Beach Boulevard and the Jacksonville Beach locations.
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Update: UNF student falsifies Fine Arts Center garage robbery report

Maggie Seppi Aug 6, 2012
The UNF student who said she was robbed by two masked men in the Fine Arts parking garage last week admitted to police today she fabricated the story, according to an Osprey Update email sent out earlier this morning. She has been charged with filing a false police report.
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New UPS store opens on campus

Olivia Osland Aug 1, 2012
A full-service UPS store opened in Building 8, near Sbarro and Auxiliary services. The new store offers printing services, individual mailboxes, a student storage program and a move in/move out program.
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Piccadilly Circus visits UNF

Jeff Hoayun Jul 30, 2012
Parents and children gathered in front of the UNF Arena Thursday when the Piccadilly Circus made its stop in Jacksonville. While activists held vigil outside, holding signs spreading the message of animal cruelty dealt by the circus, attendees streamed into the arena.
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Parking permits for the 2012-13 school year go on sale

Olivia Osland Jul 25, 2012
As of Monday, Parking and Transportation Services is allowing students with more than 60 credit hours and AA transfer students to purchase parking permits. Parking permits began to go on sale in stages starting July 16, depending on the the number of credit hours a student a earned thus far.
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