UNF Night at Deck the Chairs
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Date:
Thursday, Dec. 14
6 - 8 p.m.
Location:
Seawalk Pavilion
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Join us for a free, festive celebration where creativity meets community spirit. As you stroll through the display of fun decked out chairs, don’t forget to stop by the UNF Alumni Association chair where we will have the UNF Bookstore selling the perfect UNF gift selection, the UNF Alumni Association providing some swag and giveaways, and Ozzie available for photo opportunities to commemorate this joyful occasion.
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| Let's start our beach trip by visiting alumna Chris Hoffman, who became the first female mayor of Jacksonville Beach.
In 2012, she decided to run for City Council and filed her paperwork before walking across the graduation stage. She then won her election in the fall and joined the pension board, putting her MBA to good use. She served four years, won reelection in 2016, and then decided to run for mayor. In 2020, she won 70% of the vote, soaring toward the mayor’s office.
In her roles, she’s added excitement to the city, including Deck the Chairs and the UNF Seaside Sculpture Park. Learn more.
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If you are a UNF alumni and would like to be featured in an upcoming Alumni Spotlight, please fill out this form below.
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If you've ever been brewery hopping in Jax Beach, you've likely come across the alumni-owned Ink Factory. Right now though, we're focusing on the second floor, home to a bold and brilliant graphic design firm called 63 Visual.
UNF alumnus Patrick Carter (‘05) is the president and founder. He's helped develop the branding, logo, merchandise and packaging for Wicked Barley. His firm has also designed logos for many local establishments like Pete's Bar, River & Post and Strings Sports Brewery. Learn more.
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| Calling all UNF Alumni! If you own a local business and would like to be showcased, please fill out this form below.
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Emily Strack ('14) and
Ryan Roberson ('15)
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After meeting at a baseball party in 2013, student-athletes Ryan and Emily both had outstanding careers for the Ospreys. Ryan took the baseball team to an ASUN regular season championship, while Emily led the beach volleyball program to three ASUN titles before returning as an assistant coach.
They got married in Ponte Vedra in June 2019 and purchased their dream beach bungalow they've been fixing up ever since. They also welcomed twins Riley Grace and Blake Rae back in October! Learn more.
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| Cari Whitmire ('15) and
Will Wilson IV ('14)
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Volleyball's Cari Whitmire and men's basketball's Will Wilson also met at a party, where they bonded over mutual interests in sports, music and everything else in between. It didn't take long for them to develop a deep friendship which blossomed into a relationship.
On New Year's Eve, Will proposed on the doorsteps of her parents' home, and they got married in St. Augustine in 2022. They welcomed their son, William Henry V, into this world in October. Learn more.
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| Did you and your significant other meet while attending UNF? If so, share your story with us!
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UNF and JEA celebrate grand opening of Sustainable Solutions Lab |
JEA and the University of North Florida are once again collaborating to support clean and renewable energy education and research through the establishment of the new JEA Sustainable Solutions Lab at UNF. Learn more.
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| UNF Shakespeare sets sights on national convention |
After nine successful performances throughout Jacksonville and St. Augustine, the UNF Shakespeare cast and crew have been honored with an invitation to perform their original rendition of “Othello” at the Shakespeare Association of America’s annual convention in April 2024. Learn more.
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UNF's Spinnaker awarded "Pulitzer Prize of student journalism" |
UNF Spinnaker student media won the Pacemaker award by the Associated Collegiate Press at the Fall National College Media Convention in Atlanta. They joined 18 online news organization recipients at four-year universities across the nation and were the only recipient in the state of Florida. Learn more.
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Date:
Friday, Dec. 15
Location:
UNF Arena
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The Fall commencement will start at 9 a.m. with the undergraduate ceremony for students from the Brooks College of Health, Coggin College of Business and the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction.
At 12:30 p.m., the undergraduate ceremony for the College of Arts and Sciences and College of Education and Human Services will begin.
Finally at 4 p.m., the ceremony for Master and Doctoral graduates from all colleges will commence.
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| Women's Basketball
Holiday Game
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Date:
Wednesday, Dec. 20
Noon
Location:
UNF Arena
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Celebrate the holiday season with your UNF women's basketball team as they play host to the Winthrop Eagles.
Come wearing your best festive outfits to cheer on the Ospreys to victory!
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WAC Lecture Series:
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Date:
Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024
7 p.m.
Location:
Adam W. Herbert University Center
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr., is an Emmy and Peabody award-winning filmmaker, literary scholar, journalist, cultural critic and institution builder. Professor Gates has published numerous books and produced and hosted an array of documentary films. His topic of discussion is "Finding Our Global Roots."
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| Men's Basketball
River City Rumble
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Date:
Friday, Jan. 12, 2024
7 p.m.
Location:
UNF Arena
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After sweeping the Dolphins in 2023, your Ospreys men's basketball team hosts the crosstown rivals at JU for this biannual matchup.
This will be a "Blue Out" so make sure to arrive wearing your best Osprey Blue!
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