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Put the 'give' in Thanksgiving this season!

Put the ‘give’ in Thanksgiving this season!

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Nov 14, 2019

It’s the season to give thanks and give a little something back. With Thanksgiving coming up, some people might be looking to volunteer, but where can you find these opportunities? Here is a list...

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Brown is reportedly starting her own nonprofit organization, "Crawl, Walk, Run: From Teens to Queens."

UNF student organizes volunteer opportunity to feed the homeless on journey to starting her own nonprofit

Sam Chaney, News Editor Jul 21, 2018

Starting a nonprofit organization may not be the easiest endeavor for a full-time college student, but one Osprey has taken to the streets to encourage empowerment and philanthropy around the nest. On...

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Left to Right: Maddie Stubboefield, Firall Alemayehu, Taylor Pederson, Brianna Nadeau, Danielle, Daniel Avalos, and Madeline Duvall. Photo by Colin McCann.

The OCT Program takes another step toward improving student’s lives

Colin McCann Jan 25, 2018

For some people, life is about following your passion, and for the UNF On Campus Transition (OCT) Program Director Bernadette Gismonde, her passion is working with individuals who have intellectual developmental...

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Osprey Impact is a  new way to track community service. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Osprey Impact: A new way to track community service  

Joslyn Simmons Aug 22, 2017

Doing a lot of community service? Don’t worry, UNF has moved to a new system called Osprey Impact to track volunteer hours in a user-friendly form. Once a profile is completed with information,...

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Senior Spotlight: Angela Inciong earns UNF service award

Senior Spotlight: Angela Inciong earns UNF service award

Joslyn Simmons Aug 4, 2017

https://youtu.be/MSUXEkzjrJ0 Video by Joslyn Simmons  When the UNF Arena fills up for the 2017 summer commencements, one senior will have more than just her degree when she walks across the stage. Angela...

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How to help out over the holidays

How to help out over the holidays

Logan Ansteatt Dec 2, 2016

It’s officially the season of giving. As you’re scrambling to find the perfect gift for family and friends, it’s important to remember those who are in greater need than us this holiday season. Volunteer...

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Meet Sarah Rosen, a winner of the 2016 UNF Caring Award

Meet Sarah Rosen, a winner of the 2016 UNF Caring Award

Jordan Perez Dec 8, 2015
The annual award is given to a student who exemplifies the qualities of caring, humanitarianism, and volunteerism.
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Students took time out of their days to write letters and send a little encouragement to the troops over the holidays. 

Photo by Kimberly Appleby

Red Cross Ospreys get involved by writing cards for Mail for Heroes

Kimberly Appleby Nov 4, 2015
The encouraging words that will be sent to U.S. troops this holiday season.
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From left to right: Gail McGovern, President and CEO of the American Red Cross; Maxwell Ervanian; Sherri Brown, Senior Vice President of Humanitarian Services Operations.Photo courtesy of the American Red Cross website

UNF student wins national award

Kalee Ball Mar 12, 2015
UNF sophomore Maxwell (Max) Ervanian was awarded the National Red Cross Youth Leadership Award, also known as the Navin Narayan Award for Excellence in Youth Leadership, on Feb. 17 in Washington, D.C.
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Chief information officer snaps landmark photographs

Hali Harden Feb 22, 2012
A UNF vice president speaks about the photographs of edifices he shot, which will be on display in the Library until Feb. 28.
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TOMS shoes create hope for a better tomorrow

Spinnaker Apr 5, 2011
What’s with all the barefoot people in the world? A new on-campus club celebrates One Day Without Shoes in order to raise awareness for TOMS Shoes.
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Get to know your: Center for Student Media

Spinnaker Jan 19, 2011
What do you really know about student jobs? The Spinnaker has started a series that showcases students in student-run organization across campus. First up: the Center for Student Media.
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