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Smokers have one more year to smoke freely before UNF goes smoke-free

Jake Stofan | Jul 24, 2014

Starting August 2015, UNF will begin the Smoke-Free Campus Initiative to help promote healthier living for students, faculty, and staff. Ash receptacles and designated smoking areas will be removed as a result of the university's transition to being a smoke-free environment.

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Environmental artwork on display on Lufrano

Rebecca Rodriguez | Aug 28, 2013

Pastel artist Richard Lundgren’s work captures scenes of nature that he sees disappearing as the environment changes. These scenes can now be seen at the Lufrano Intercultural Gallery in an exhibition titled Disappearing Landscapes.

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Tobacco ban proposed for UNF

Gordon Rhyne | Mar 14, 2013

UNF students’ right to light up on campus may go up in smoke. Healthy Osprey and the Safety Council are proposing a tobacco ban on campus, which would take effect Aug. 2014. According to the policy...

Smoking Ban Proposed for UNF

Dana Levy | Mar 5, 2013

UNF appears to be following other state universities with concern to campus tobacco rules. Administrators have drafted a proposal to ban all forms of tobacco on campus by August 2014. Tom Serwatka,...

Photo Gallery: Native American Celebration

Spinnaker | Nov 21, 2012

The UNF Intercultural Center for PEACE hosted a Native American Celebration on the Green Nov. 17. Photos by Sean Patterson and Connor Spielmaker

Celebration gives students a glimpse of Native American culture

Jason Howard | Nov 21, 2012

The Grand Entry begins with wafting smoke from burning sage swirling around a dancer wearing his regalia. The smoke purifies, cleanses and aligns her energies as the dance begins. This is the commencement...

Road to Asia event showcases Asian culture

Noor Ashouri | Nov 9, 2012

Through means of dances, songs and instruments, the Road to Asia event Thursday showcased the culture of Asia. The event featured approximately 10 performances derived from Korean, Filipino, Indian, Afghanistan, Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese tradition and culture.

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Panel sparks discussion about challenges and success as a Hispanic woman

Kasandra Ortiz | Oct 1, 2012

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, the UNF Women’s Center, Intercultural Center for PEACE, and Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. hosted a discussion led by several Hispanic women...

Newly renovated gallery opens doors with new exhibit

Zach Sweat | Sep 10, 2012

Art and war: The Lufrano Intercultural Gallery hopes to teach Ospreys and the Jacksonville community through the expression of art. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday.

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FSCJ goes smoke free, UNF hopes to follow suit

Olivia Osland | Jul 10, 2012

Florida State College at Jacksonville will be a tobacco and smoke free campus, as of March 1, 2013. This is part of a rule approved by the Board of Trustees at a July 3 meeting.

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UNF Health Promotions proposes smoke-free campus

Ava Rivera | Apr 9, 2012

By: Ava Rivera, Contributing Writer The Health Promotions Department held a tobacco attitude survey during the Fall 2011 semester. According to Mike Kennedy, assistant director of the Health Promotions...

Duval Court Judge to speak at UNF

Justin Chandler Porter | Mar 7, 2012

By: Justin Chandler Porter, Contributing Writer Duval County Court Judge Angela M. Cox will be speaking at UNF’s Student Union Ballroom March 7. Cox was appointed in 2005 by Governor...