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Dr. Brent Mai, the new Thomas G. Carpenter Library Dean

UNF welcomes new dean of Thomas G. Carpenter Library

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor Jun 14, 2019

After a long search, Dr. Brent Mai, who currently serves a position as dean of libraries and university librarian at Fairfield University, has accepted UNF’s offer to become the new dean of the Thomas...

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The Thomas G. Carpenter library.  Photo by Colin McCann

You can go to the library to … relax?

Victoria Reed May 10, 2019

The River of Knowledge Garden located in front of  UNF’s Library is a reflexology sensation path where students and faculty can enjoy a foot massage and improve overall health, according to the signage. The...

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Students waiting outside of the Thomas G. Library.

Students evacuate library after fire alarm goes off

Hannah Lee and Jessica May Sep 26, 2018

Students evacuated the Thomas G. Carpenter Library and Starbucks after the fire alarm in Bldg. 12 went off Wednesday, Sept. 26. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3dBKpddMiU[/embedyt] Video...

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Gift of the Artist

Tour the art you’ve never noticed

Logan Ansteatt Mar 6, 2018

There’s something enchanting about delving into the details of a place you’ve passed by hundreds of times. The Art in the Library tours at the Carpenter Library enable students to pause and reflect...

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"Blind Date with a Book" at the Thomas G. Carpenter Library. Photo courtesy of the Thomas G. Carpenter Twitter (@unflibrary)

Library hosts ‘Blind Date with a Book’ for February

Andy Moser Feb 5, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh_N4hSCzo8[/embedyt] Video by Carly Kramer Being single through the Valentine’s season can be soul-crushing. Lonely Ospreys need not worry about finding...

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The benefits of on-campus jobs

The benefits of on-campus jobs

Colin McCann Jan 23, 2018

Juggling school and work is what drives most students to outbursts of insomnia and insanity, often simultaneously. What’s worse, your boss sometimes won’t care that you have a class schedule to work...

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One of the proposed projects will connect the Coggin College of Business to Honors Hall. Photo by Colin McCann

The history and people behind UNF buildings

Colin McCann Dec 12, 2017

Have you ever wondered who were the people behind the names of the buildings you enter everyday? The University of North Florida is comprised of over 60 buildings, and many of them are named in honor of...

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The incident occurred in the Thomas G. Carpenter parking lot.  Photo by Keri Weiland

Thanksgiving hours on campus

Carly Kramer Nov 21, 2017

Due to Thanksgiving, spots on campus will have adjusted hours of operation. These updates are courtesy of UNF ECommunications.   Dining Services Osprey Cafe: Open Wednesday, Nov. 22...

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Library hosting book sale, all items under $5

Library hosting book sale, all items under $5

Samantha Chaney Oct 11, 2017

The Thomas G. Carpenter Library will be hosting a book sale on Thursday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first floor in order to raise funds for new library materials. The items for sale include...

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UNF kicks off Banned Books Week celebration

UNF kicks off Banned Books Week celebration

Tierney Harvey Sep 25, 2017

https://twitter.com/unflibrary/status/911953372114247682 The Thomas G. Carpenter Library will hold its annual Banned Books Week celebration this week. The national celebration is a decades-long tradition...

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Dr. Andrew King. Photo by Audrey Carpenter

UNF Counseling Center looks to increase funding in wake of recent events

Audrey Carpenter Sep 29, 2016
The Counseling Center looks to receive up to half a million dollars following a request by the Florida university system's Board of Governors.
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The library is handing out buttons supporting individuals right to read. Photo by Hannah Lee

Library plans several events during Banned Books week

Hannah Lee Sep 20, 2016

The Thomas G. Carpenter Library is celebrating banned books throughout the month of September and recognizing the 1st Amendment. This is the second year that the library will host events in honor of...

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