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UNF alum opens up about joining the Peace Corps

Sam Chaney Nov 19, 2017

Daniel Woodhouse, a founder of the Kappa Gamma Chapter of Theta Chi, graduated from UNF last year. In June 2017 he joined the Peace Corps and by September he was sent overseas. Today he teaches English...

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Hurricane Harvey has caused catastrophic damage across Texas. Photo courtesy of CNN

How students can help Hurricane Harvey victims

Hannah Lee Aug 28, 2017

Hurricane Harvey has affected thousands of people in Texas and there will be a long rebuilding process following catastrophic storm. Here are some ways students can help the victims of Hurricane...

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Jim Biggers

Dedicated UNF volunteer and former News4Jax chief engineer passes away

Ronnesha Rodgers Apr 12, 2017

The community is mourning the loss of one gracious volunteer. After having health complications, James “Jimmy” Biggers passed away on April 9, 2017. Biggers served as the chief engineer for News4Jax,...

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Peace Corps Info Session Popular Among Students

Natalie Logan Sep 12, 2013
Do you have what it takes to be a Peace Corps volunteer? Chad Chernet speaks about the qualities they look for in volunteers.
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Student, alumni go on mission to help orphans in Mexico

Hali Harden Apr 8, 2012
A student and two alumni travel to Mexico to volunteer at an orphanage and teach the orphans how to surf.
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Lend-A-Wing food pantry receives $7,700 to renovate room in UNF Hall

Hali Harden Feb 19, 2012
Student Government and UNF administration will both pay for numerous expenses.
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UNF student volunteers help ready the campus for a debate

Hali Harden Jan 25, 2012
Students from various majors, backgrounds will assist CNN.
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Nutrition club nukes poor eating habits in time for holidays

Spinnaker Nov 10, 2010
Baby food for butter; Find out which UNF club is working hard to get your butt into shape and keep it that way. Plus simple health tips from the club president.
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New philanthropic initiative hopes to provide computer lab for impoverished country

Spinnaker Jun 11, 2010
Thinking inside the box. UNF students develop a computer lab inside a shipping container to be sent to a school in the Dominican republic.
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Transition program helps students with disabilities adapt to campus life

Spinnaker Dec 3, 2008
Anna Renfroe’s day begins at 6:30 a.m. Living with three girls with disabilities, everyday she helps them wake up for school, fix breakfast and walk them to the bus stop. Afterward, Renfroe has a full load of classes and helps the girls plan dinner when the day is done. On other days, she takes the girls grocery shopping, bowling and out to dinner. This is Renfroe’s life as an On Campus Transition Program mentor and housing assistant. “I figured [working with the On Campus Transition program] would be a good opportunity to really learn about people with disabilities and get hands-on experience,” said Renfroe, a senior elementary education major. In August 2007, The Arc Jacksonville and UNF partnered to begin the On Campus Transition program at UNF. It is run by volunteers of UNF peers.
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