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Summer A hours of operation

Sam Chaney, News Editor May 8, 2018

The end of summer intersession may mean the return to regular courses, but it doesn’t mean the return to regular campus hours. Below are some of the special hours of operation and closures for...

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Jacksonville gets same-day shipping from Amazon

Jacksonville gets same-day shipping from Amazon

Pierce Turner, Features Editor May 3, 2018

Jacksonville has finally received support for same-day shipping from Amazon in select area codes. The online store is offering the speedy service for Prime members on select items in orders costing...

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Campus parking lots and roads reserved starting Thursday

Campus parking lots and roads reserved starting Thursday

Sam Chaney, News Editor May 2, 2018

If you primarily park in Lot 18, you may want to alter your usual route and enter via Eco Rd., Varsity Lane or the Central Pkwy. campus entrance starting at noon Thursday. From Thursday, May 3 through...

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The Student Union. Courtesy of UNF.

What’s open at UNF during intersession?

Hannah Lee, Editor in Chief Apr 30, 2018

If you are stuck on campus before summer classes start, here is some information that you might need. Bookstore Need to return that rental book or are looking to get ahead of your classes? From...

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UNF Royal Family’s first annual Charity Masquerade Ball

Aisling Glocke Apr 3, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wzhuru2vWA[/embedyt] Video by Carly Kramer. Music, food, and mystery. That’s what the UNF Royal Family offered at their First Annual Charity Masquerade...

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The stories on victims of violence are told at Embroidering for Peace

Angie Villada Mar 28, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuJJ8u6OGQY[/embedyt] Students at UNF are sharing their thoughts and hopes for a better tomorrow throughout the week using art. Constanza Lopez, associate professor...

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LGBT Center holding inclusive employment event

LGBT Center holding inclusive employment event

Cori Santucci Mar 28, 2018

The LGBT Resource Center will be holding an LGBT Employment Summit in the west Student Union Ballrooms on April 6. The event is geared towards persons of all sexual orientations and genders who...

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A citation issued by UNF parking enforcement. Photo by Ronnesha Rodgers.

Parking on campus during Spring Break

Pierce Turner, Features Editor Mar 19, 2018

It may be Spring Break here at UNF, but campus is still open until Thursday, March 22, so be careful about parking wherever you want. Correct permit usage will be enforced Monday through Wednesday,...

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Dr. Cara Tasher, Director of Choral Studies. Photo by Tristan Reyes

UNF School of Music’s hosts ‘Seeking Refuge’ benefit concert

Tristan Reyes Mar 15, 2018

The UNF School of Music and Choral Department will be hosting a free benefit concert called “Seeking Refuge” that will not only raise money for refugee charities but the ensemble itself will be...

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Department of Biology receives $400K research grant

Department of Biology receives $400K research grant

Travis Pridgen Jun 17, 2016
Dr. John Hatle, a professor in the Department of Biology at the University of North Florida was awarded a grant of $432,525 from the National Institutes of Health to continue research on the biology of aging.
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The Board of Trustees met on Jan. 20 to review metric data about student graduation and retention rates.
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Board of Trustees members contend performance-based funding

Christian Ayers Jan 22, 2015
In the Board of Trustee's meeting Jan. 20, members discussed improving metric statistics that could potentially yield more state money for UNF. The board also looked at the Activity and Service fee allocation relating to the athletics fee and counseling fee.
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Student Health Services offers medical advice hotline

Michaela Gugliotta Mar 7, 2014
An after-hours medical advice hotline is now available for students at UNF.
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