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UNF computer science students win big at One Spark

Colin McCann | Apr 13, 2018

In an increasingly technological world, connecting with other people has never been easier. However, despite the vast jungle of social media apps and other methods of connection, five UNF students have...

UNF computer science students bring their idea to life at One Spark

Tiffany Salameh | Apr 6, 2018

Ever been to a career fair or symposium and felt empty afterward, like there was no way to connect? UNF computer science senior Adrian Santos and his team have the solution. sosympo.com — A website...

Free rides to One Spark for students

Hannah Lee | Apr 5, 2018

Interested in seeing what One Spark is all about? UNF just announced that One Spark will be giving UNF students a free ride to and from One Spark on Saturday, April 7. The shuttle will run from...

2016 Caring Award winner acknowledged for her Theatre On A Mission non-profit work

Tierney Harvey | Dec 4, 2015

Founded in high school, TOM is a nonprofit organization that brings theater to kids in impoverished nations.

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Opinion: One Spark has some fine-tuning to do

Cassidy Alexander | Apr 22, 2015

Opinion: One Spark 2015 may be over, but there are still ways it could improved for the future.

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From the pitch deck to the newsroom: UNF students and alumni share their ideas at One Spark

Danae Leake | Apr 13, 2015

UNF students and alumni participated in One Spark as creators and journalists.

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Underbelly houses One Spark music creators this week

Sam Herb | Apr 8, 2015

One Spark music creators will have the chance to showcase their music at Underbelly throughout the One Spark festival.

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UNF shark sculpture lurks in the water at Hemming Park

Michael Herrera | Apr 7, 2015

UNF students have created yet another larger than life sculpture to display in Hemming Park for One Spark. The colossal shark dubbed "Spark Attack" is made from styrofoam and fiberglass, much like the sculpture's predecessors "Sgt. Quackers" and "Col. Crackers."

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UNF students look for support in mission to divest

Amanda Dawson | Apr 2, 2015

A student-led initiative at the University of North Florida is coming to One Spark 2015 to gain support from the community in order to get the university to sell its investments in fossil fuel companies.

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“MOCA IS NOW” makes planning for One Spark easy

Tiziana Onstead | Mar 26, 2015

Planning your One Spark 2015 schedule around 555 creator projects, several lectures and multiple concerts may seem daunting, but MOCA’s weeklong recurring schedule for the world’s largest crowd funding festival makes it easy to fit in your agenda. Admission will be free to the public and its hours will be extended from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 7 - 11 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 12.

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UNF gears up for One Spark

Tiziana Onstead | Feb 4, 2015

One Spark is an event where ideas can become reality through crowdfunding, and UNF is an active part of the event.

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Ignite Media visits Berlin for first overseas One Spark

Morgan Purvis | Nov 18, 2014

After covering One Spark in Jacksonville, Fla., UNF students raised money to travel to Berlin and attend the first overseas One Spark event. The team, Zünden Media, arrived in Berlin a few days before the event started and took this time to dive into the culture of Berlin and learn all they could about the history of the city.

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