Attention all Osprey couples... Do you remember the moment you met your future spouse on the beautiful University of North Florida campus?

We cordially invite all our married Osprey alumni to a special Vow Renewal Ceremony, celebrating the nuptials that blossomed from your time at UNF. This event is for all our married Ospreys, regardless of when your love story began.

Date: Saturday, June 29, 2024 | Time: 4 - 6 p.m.

Location: Adam W. Herbert University Center at UNF

Join us for a heartwarming celebration featuring a:

• Meet-and-greet with fellow UNF couples who share similar beginnings,

• Special address and celebration from President Moez Limayem,

• Short reception with delectable hors d'oeuvres and a champagne toast,

• Small keepsake as a token of our appreciation.

Reminisce about the moments that brought you together and rediscover the magic of our beloved UNF campus through this wonderful opportunity.

Extended Deadline: Please RSVP by Friday, June 7, to secure your spot at this unforgettable event. We can't wait to see you there.

This month's #AlumniSpotlight highlights a COEHS alumnus who has dedicated more than 20 years to shaping the minds of elementary school students through the power of mathematics.

Champagne’s legacy with UNF is an impactful one, as he was 1 of 5 recipients of the inaugural Gladys Roddenberry Graduate Fellowships for Teaching Excellence while pursuing his master’s degree in elementary education. 

His accolades as an educator don’t stop there. In 2006, he received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the highest honor by the United States government for K-12 STEM teaching. Learn more.

If you are a UNF alum and would like to be featured in an upcoming Local Business Showcase, please fill out this form below.

Often referred to as a gentle giant, Ryan was passionate about life in general and public service in particular. At the time of his passing, he was a senior political science major at UNF serving as a Student Government Senator, and planned to continue his education as part of the Osprey Community, pursuing a master’s degree in public administration and policy.

This annual scholarship was created in 2020 to honor his memory. It’s intended to help UNF students who, like Ryan, aspire to a life of public service. Help us reach our goal of $2,500 by June 12th to celebrate what would've been Ryan's 25th birthday.

Date:
Tuesday, June 4 - Sunday, July 28

Location:
UNF Arena

Cost:
Varies

The All-Skills Camp is designed for athletes of all levels. This camp will focus on improving the athletes serving, passing, attacking, blocking and individual defense. This camp allows for a ton of quality repetitions to gain confidence and grow in a competitive environment. All levels will be evaluated and trained appropriately.

There are also camps available for both male and female of ages from elementary aged to talent identification for future collegiate athletes. Click below to find the best fit!

Date:
Monday, June 10 - Friday, August 9

Location:
MOCA Jacksonville
333 N. Laura St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Cost:
$350 (plus UNF discount)

Themes for this years camps include Ceramics & Sculpture, Classical Drawing & Painting, Collage & Printmaking, Illustration & Sequential Art, Fabric, Fibers & Costume Design, Experimental Drawing, Painting & Design, Murals, Installations & Curations, and STEAM Week.

This year's camp will feature weekly activities with local partners Jacksonville Dance Theatre and Yoga 4 Change, providing weekly movement activities to all campers.

Date:
Monday, June 10 - Thursday, June 13

Location:
UNF Fieldhouse

Cost:
$240

Open to all 8-14 year old children. New UNF Men's Soccer head coach Jamie Davies and the coaches and players will make the transition from the field to the court for this specialized version of soccer focused on improving control, technique, creativity and improvisation.

Date:
Monday, June 17 - Thursday, June 20
9 a.m. - noon

Location:
UNF Arena

Cost:
$120 (sibling discount available)

This camp is for youth basketball players of all levels to learn the fundamentals of the game. Future Swoopers will practice skills including shooting, ball-handling, passing, layups and defense. Competitive drills and games will be built in throughout the week. Campers will enjoy learning from UNF's Division I coaches and players in a fun, positive environment.

There are also camps for elite players and teams. Click below for more details.

Date:
Sunday, June 16 - Friday, June 21

Location:
UNF Fine Arts Center

Cost:
Varies

This year's music camp is for the following instruments: Flute, bass clarinet, clarinet, euphonium, horn, bass trombone, jazz bass, jazz drumset, jazz guitar, jazz piano, oboe, percussion, saxophone, trombone, trumpet and tuba. Electives consist of classical improvisation, conducting, jazz combo, jazz improvisation, jazz jam session, music technology, saxophone ensemble and world drumming.

The Carpenter Library's Virtual Learning Center is proud to present a new Jazz Augmented Reality (AR) Experience using autographed portraits and artwork from the library's Ibach Collection.

Alumni are invited to visit the library’s third floor and try the experience in person using a phone or tablet. The experience is also available online at the Jazz Experience library guide. Learn more.

Balfour Beatty US has announced CCEC alumnus Jeff Sandeen as president of the company's operations in North and South Carolina. Jeff has been with the company for 10 years providing strategic oversight and leading teams through a vast portfolio of large projects throughout the Carolina area.

In his most recent role as senior vice president, Jeff oversaw notable projects including Forsyth County’s modernized courthouse and UNC Wilmington’s Student Village, The Jasper and Emanuel Nine Memorial in Charleston and the delivery of Raleigh-Durham International Airport's Runway Replacement construction program.

England-Thims & Miller, Inc. announced the promotion of UNF School of Communication alumnus Chris Warren. Warren previously worked in the University of North Florida community relations and student engagement departments.

After spending the past year as the vice president of strategic initiatives, he officially takes over as the chief administrative officer.

After spending the last three years with Truist, Matt Turner, alumnus of the Coggin Graduate and Executive Programs, has joined Pinnacle Financial Partners as senior managing director.

After starting his career in financial services at Wachovia in 2006, he brings over 18 years of experience to this new role.

Alumni Association board member and former UNF Track star Jessica Kress has been running around the city. After earning her bachelor's degree at the College of Arts and Sciences, she returned to the UNF Graduate School to earn an M.S. in management.

She spent the last couple of years as the director of marketing for Borland Groover before reaching her new checkpoint, where she now serves as the business development specialist for Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center.

If you are a UNF alum and have some good news to share, let us know!