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LGBT Resource Center responds to Orlando shooting

Tiffany Butler Jun 21, 2016
In light of the recent shooting in Orlando, safety and support of the LGBT community is in question. From pride events across the nation to Jacksonville’s very own Jasmyn, an LGBT youth services center, security is being increased.
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Candle-lit vigil held at UNF to honor Orlando shooting victims

Tiffany Salameh Jun 15, 2016
The University of North Florida LGBT Resource center held a candle lit vigil for the victims of the Orlando shooting in the Peace Plaza.
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UNF a top school for the LGBT community

Mark Judson May 10, 2016
The University of North Florida was named one of the nation’s top-50 LGBT-friendly universities by College Choice.
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King tabling for the LGBT Resource Center.  Photo courtesy Danae Leake

Student Fulterius King promotes diversity and inclusion on campus

Tierney Harvey Feb 11, 2016
Fulterius King landed an opportunity to support and advocate for minority populations when he received a National Board of Certified Counselors Minority fellowship last week.
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Transgender slam poet Kit Yan to perform at UNF Student Union tomorrow

Transgender slam poet Kit Yan to perform at UNF Student Union tomorrow

Brianna Dillon Jun 24, 2015
Slam poet Kit Yan performs "Queer Heartache" June 25, 2015 at the UNF Student Union auditorium about family, love and social justice.
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News in brief

Cody Quattlebaum Sep 30, 2014
UNF wraps up the deal with the Flats, the LGBT Resource Center gets funding to make gender non-conforming and transgender people more visible, and much more.
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Pride and prejudice: breaking down LGBT discrimination

Alex Wilson Sep 29, 2014
Over the past decade, UNF has made significant improvements in stopping discrimination based on gender or sexuality. From adding a non-discrimination policy to a full-time staffed LGBT Resource Center, UNF continues to advocate for LGBT rights.
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LGBT Center hosts event to celebrate graduates

tlundy Apr 9, 2014
The LGBT center is hosting the 8th annual Lavender Graduation, which is a ceremony for LGBT students to celebrate graduating and being open about their sexuality.
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Mary Lambert performing at UNF for LGBT Conference

Michaela Gugliotta Mar 28, 2014
This years marks the 11th annual conference, with a concert on March 28 by Mary Lambert, featured artist on "Same Love" by Macklemore.
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So, what’s your story? Student works to better LGBT community at UNF and beyond

Taylor Nelson Jan 23, 2013

Since coming to UNF as a freshman in 2008, Gerald Joseph has made strides to enhance LGBT awareness and acceptance both on campus and in the surrounding community. “Personally, I feel the UNF...

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LGBT students, staff to share stories in first ‘Coming Out Monologues’

Zach Sweat Jan 13, 2013

UNF’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center here at UNF has hosted many events since its establishment in 2006, but none quite like this. On Jan. 16, the LGBT Resource Center...

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Five CDs to keep an eye out for in the coming months

Spinnaker Jun 23, 2010
Tired of the music you're listening to? The Spinnaker breaks down five upcoming albums you should keep on your radar.
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