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Entry to the LGBT Resource Center. Photo by Tiffany Butler.

LGBT Resource Center welcomes new director

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Jan 30, 2020

The LGBT Resource Center has gained a new director, and he has traveled far to be here.  Manny Velasquez-Paredes and his family traveled all the way from New York to sunny Jacksonville, Florida in...

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Pride flag.

What to expect from the LGBT Resource Center this semester

Courtney Green, News Editor Aug 21, 2019

The LGBT Resource Center is ready to start this semester off with pride. Spinnaker sat down with Dwan Love-Dinkens, Program Coordinator for the LGBT Resource Center, to get the SWOOP on everything the...

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Entry to the LGBT Resource Center. Photo by Tiffany Butler.

LGBT Resource Center granted $30,000

Jessica May Oct 12, 2018

$30,000 was granted to UNF LGBT Resource center from the LGBTQ Community Fund for Northeast Florida to make the Jacksonville community more inclusive, according to the press release. The school’s...

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Coming Out Week 2018

Coming Out Week 2018

Sarah Bethea Oct 5, 2018

Thursday, Oct. 11 is the 30th anniversary of National Coming Out Day. To celebrate, UNF’s LGBT Resource Center is hosting Coming Out Week from Oct. 8 through Oct. 12 with events, discussions and programs...

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UNF LGBT Resource Center to host safe space training student edition

UNF LGBT Resource Center to host safe space training student edition

Steven Thompson Sep 13, 2018

The University of North Florida LGBT Resource Center will host a safe space training session on Friday, Sept.14 at 11:30 a.m. The event will be held at the John A. Delaney Student Union in Rm. 3806...

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The UNF LGBT Resource Center will be screening "Intersexion" to celebrate Intersex Awareness Day. Photo courtesy of the LGBTRC

UNF recognized as one of the top five schools in the country for affordability and LBGTQ friendliness

Alan Ahmad Jul 9, 2018

The University of North Florida has been recognized by Affordable Colleges Online and the SR Education Group as a leader in LBGTQ inclusion and affordability for the 2018-2019 academic year. According...

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Photo by Khorri Newton.

In the name of action and memory: UNF holds a memorial event in honor of the two-year anniversary of Pulse

Sam Chaney, News Editor Jun 12, 2018

A paper bag bearing a name seems a dismal representation for a life lost, yet a total of 49 of them sat next to a stage bearing a single rainbow flag in the Student Union, the flag hanging solemnly...

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Response to a torn Safe Space sticker. Photo by Carly Kramer.

LGBT Resource center offers replacement “Safe Space” stickers following recent unauthorized removals

Carly Kramer Jun 7, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIDlK9KcYVc[/embedyt] Designated “Safe Spaces” on campus exist for students and faculty as locations of understanding and acceptance. However, the LGBT...

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"InterSEXionality" Sex Week 2018

“InterSEXionality” Sex Week 2018

Cori Santucci Mar 4, 2018

Monday, March 5 through Friday, March 9 marks UNF Sex Week 2018, sponsored by the LGBT Resource Center to promote sex education and healthy sexual behavior across campus. This year’s theme is “InterSEXionality,”...

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Candle light vigil. Lili Weinstein

Honoring those lost: UNF celebrates Transgender Day of Remembrance

Tom McCormick Nov 22, 2017

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb7fFb_lDeU[/embedyt] A candlelight vigil was held on Monday night in honor of National Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience. Organized by the...

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The UNF LGBT Resource Center will be screening "Intersexion" to celebrate Intersex Awareness Day. Photo courtesy of the LGBTRC

LGBT Resource Center awarded $25,000

Doriel Gale-Corley Oct 17, 2017

Correction: A previous version of this article said students can apply for the grant. This information is incorrect. The grant was awarded to the LGBT Resource Center and students will benefit from...

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Photo by Michael Herrera

10 campus services you should know about

Tierney Harvey Aug 21, 2017

After the lull of a deserted summer campus, fall semester is here, and students are back at UNF. Both new and returning Ospreys should know that campus offers a lot more than classes. Here is a...

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