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Week of Welcome, one of OLP's biggest events

Osprey Life and Productions kicks off the fall semester

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Aug 13, 2020

Osprey Life and Productions is kicking the fall semester off right with a week of fun and free activities.  The Week of Welcome is an annual series of events that the Osprey Life and Productions puts...

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Week of Welcome breakdown

Aisling Glocke, Managing Editor Jan 6, 2019

Are you dreading going back to classes after a long break? Coming back to school doesn’t have to be all bad! Starting January 6, Campus Life will host daily activities in the semesterly event Week of...

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Week of Welcome Breakdown

Jake Duff Aug 19, 2018

Week of Welcome annually celebrates new and returning students with various events and activities throughout the first week of fall classes. WOW helps students learn about the campus, make new friends...

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What to watch out for during the Week of Welcome

Ronnie Rodgers Aug 19, 2017

With Fall 2017 right around the corner, UNF’s Week of Welcome isn't too far behind. Spinnaker put together a compilation of the most exciting events during the week long celebration. If you want...

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The Week Ahead: August 22-28

Nick Blank Aug 22, 2016

Welcome back Ospreys! The fall semester is underway and there is so much to do in your first week (or first week back). Be sure to check out the calendar of events and the Week of Welcome webpage for the...

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The Weekend Ahead: August 18-21

Courtney Stringfellow Aug 17, 2016

Party off the stress and excitement of a new semester with concerts, original films, animals and free food. Thursday, August 18 — Sundressed, Northbound, Divorce Culture & more What: Arizona’s...

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How to handle move-in like an Olympian

Courtney Stringfellow Aug 16, 2016

You registered for classes and ordered your books on Amazon. Now you just have to buy a Twin XL sheet set, figure out move-in day logistics and avoid getting a parking ticket without having a break...

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The Evolution of Twisted Tuesdays

Courtney Stringfellow Jul 22, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_NQ_TxDsW4 Colorful clipboards, old school plushes and terrariums in mason jars are just a few of the activities the Office of Campus Life has used to engage students...

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Man on the street: first week thoughts on parking, books, smoking initiative, and WOW

Brandon Thigpen Aug 29, 2014
This week’s Man on the Street features Brandon Thigpen talking to students about their experience with parking, the Week of Welcome, purchasing textbooks, and gets their opinion on the new smoking initiative.
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Ospreys Welcomed into the Nest

Cassidy Thomas Aug 24, 2013
Congested traffic and crying parents can only point to one thing: move in week. Friday incoming freshman got a taste of the University life as they lugged their mini-fridges and boxes into their new homes here on campus. Upperclassmen moved in on Saturday carrying many of the same items, perhaps more adeptly.
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Top Five songs honoring meat

Spinnaker Nov 3, 2010
Cows, Pigs, and Chickens, Oh My! If you haven’t decided to scrap meat from your diet just yet, grill up a savory steak and throw these jams on to celebrate being a carnivore.
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Commentary: Nerds are back in style, mark new era of acceptance through technology

Spinnaker Jul 24, 2009

Wake up people, do you remember that goofy guy with the glasses that was smarter than everyone in class, and you used to tease him because of it? How about the person that you would pay to do your math...

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