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Crist’s cynicism in Senate selection, cronyism at its best

Spinnaker Sep 2, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist’s robust approval ratings are a constant source of bewilderment. Crist shifts his positions with a regularity normally limited to users of Metamucil, and the public just doesn’t...

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Laval brings 30 years of experience to UNF

Spinnaker Sep 2, 2009

When UNF men’s baseball Head Coach Dusty Rhodes retires following the 2010 season UNF will be saying goodbye a hall-of-famer and welcoming Head Coach Raymond ‘Smoke’ Laval. Laval comes to UNF...

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Breaking news:Crist interviews Delaney for vacant Senate seat

Spinnaker Aug 19, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist interviewed UNF President John Delaney at Cecil Field Aug. 19 to replace Sen. Mel Martinez, who has announced he will be resigning. Delaney said if offered the position he would have...

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COEHS has a new home in LEED Silver certified building

Spinnaker Aug 12, 2009

UNF held an open house in the new College of Education and Human Services June 24. The facility contains about 100,000 square feet in its three floors. It houses the college’s administrative facilities...

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UNF annexes art museum

Spinnaker Jul 24, 2009

UNF’s Board of Trustees voted April 16 to allow the obtainment of the Museum of Contemporary Art and lend the institution about $500,000. This was following an 11-month review process that looked...

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Studying abroad may improve chances of securing a job

Spinnaker May 7, 2009

A background in foreign cultures through the study abroad programs may help students who often realize that being hired is a greater challenge now than it has ever been since the Great Depression. Besides...

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The News Around

Spinnaker Apr 1, 2009

AROUND THE STATE Senator seeks chancellor seat; would replace Delaney State Sen. Jim King, R-Fla.,  announced March 31 he is seeking the open chancellor seat of the State University System. King,...

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Commentary: MOCA art worth less

Spinnaker Apr 1, 2009

The UNF Board of Trustees will be finalizing a decision April 16 regarding the acquisition of the Jacksonville Museum of Contemporary Art, an investment that President Delaney described as a “no-risk...

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Campus sanctuary on the way

Spinnaker Feb 25, 2009

A campus religious center is scheduled to be built in the surrounding woods at UNF, and up to four religious centers could be built on campus as part of UNF’s 10-year Master Plan. The Hidden Lake...

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Plan passed to increase tuition

Spinnaker Feb 25, 2009

The Higher Education Committee of the Florida Senate approved Gov. Charlie Crist’s plan Feb. 18, which gives each state university the ability to raise tuition up to 15 percent per year. The plan...

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Moon looks to begin new era in UNF athletics

Spinnaker Feb 9, 2009
UNF may be known for its Jazz program, but Lee Moon, UNF’s new Athletic Director, believes that UNF’s athletics should be receiving the same kind of attention. UNF President John Delaney introduced Lee Moon as the sixth Director of Athletics in the history of UNF on Feb. 5, and both are ready to start a new era in UNF athletics.
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Delaney promises to extend Library hours

Spinnaker Jan 7, 2009
President John Delaney promised to fund additional Library opening hours as a response to Student Government’s efforts to extend the Library’s availability – a promise made in the fall campaign of the Red Party. The Library will now be opened Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. until 2:30 a.m. and on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays remain unchanged. After receiving the funding, the Library’s new schedule will start Jan. 20 and will create an additional 12 hours each week.
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