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UNF Vice President and Chief of Staff retires after almost four decades of service

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Aug 15, 2018

Having originally swooped in to UNF to offer his specialties in social justice and deaf education back in 1975, UNF Vice President and Chief of Staff Tom Serwatka will now be retiring from his position,...

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Vice President Chief of Staff Tom Serwatka Photo by Nick Blank

End of first-year housing requirement looks to benefit students, as UNF officials eye housing expansion

Nick Blank Sep 27, 2016
Spinnaker talks to Housing Vice President Chief of Staff Tom Serwatka concerning the end of the first-year housing requirement, and how this may impact UNF going forward.
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New Aquatics Center, Rec Center, sand volleyball court on tap for campus

Andrew Nichols Jul 17, 2013
A 3 million dollar crack in the Aquatic Center pool has UNF looking to build a new Olympic size swimming pool facility and stay out of the deep waters of debt.
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How the U.S. News & World Report ranks colleges in the US, southern regions

Spinnaker Mar 7, 2012
UNF staff, U.S. News & World Report research data director respond to rankings’ perceptions
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OneJax becomes UNF affiliate

Lindsay Montgomery Feb 22, 2012
The nonprofit faith organization brings interfaith programs to the university.
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New fee may add 5 percent increase to student academic bills

Dargan Thompson Feb 8, 2012
The fee would provide more academic advisers to undergraduate students.
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Gov. Scott requests financial information from state university presidents

Dargan Thompson Nov 9, 2011
The plan for higher education - Rick Scott requests information from Florida’s public universities. What he will use the data for remains a mystery.
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Letter from the Editor previous regarding cover

Spinnaker Mar 30, 2011
Mr. President, I did not cross a decency line. I used the best and most well-intended judgement throughout this process.
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Know how to note

Spinnaker Oct 28, 2010
Use these simple tips from ACE to streamline the note-taking system. The result: less stress, more free time and better grades.
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Seeing the invisible, ex-child soldier speaks to inspire

Spinnaker Oct 19, 2010
Agony in Africa: Listen to the voices of Ugandan and Sudanese conflict survivors at back to back fundraiser events
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QUIPS ‘N’ TIPS: Advice to guide your life from the features department

Spinnaker Jan 7, 2010
Roommate's new beau not budging from one-room dorm? Let the Features Department show you the way back to freedo
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Spring graduation survival guide

Spinnaker Apr 15, 2009

For many students this will be the last week they will spend at UNF. But aside from study for finals, graduation week can be hectic. The Spinnaker decided to compile a list to ease some of the pressure. •...

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