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UNF TV
The University of North Florida produces a half hour, monthly public affairs talk show called “UNF: Campus Connection.” This show features students, faculty, programs and services from UNF. This show airs in Jacksonville on CW-17 and Comcast. It also airs on public access channels in Boca Raton, Tampa, Brevard County, Central Florida, Palm Beach County, Polk County, St. Johns County, Sarasota County and throughout the Florida panhandle. In addition, the show airs across the country on the DISH Network.
To view a past program, just select a show. (Requires Real Player)
March 2008
This show features Dr. Michael Wiley, a UNF English professor, and his new award-winning mystery novel, “The Last Striptease.” The show also features UNF management instructor Fred Pragasm, and senior Alex Chavez, a UNF marketing major. The two discuss a trip UNF business students took to Zambia, Africa, to aid budding entrepreneurs.
February 2008
Dr. Adam Shapiro, chair of the Sociology and Anthropology department, and student Peter Sabotka discuss the study of human behavior and Peter’s internship working with survivors of human trafficking. The second segment features Ambassador Nancy Soderberg, a visiting distinguished scholar in UNF’s Political Science and Public Administration department. She and her student, Estelle Lee, answer questions about the trip the class took to Washington D.C. to meet with government leaders to discuss nuclear weapons.
January 2008
This show features Dr. Stephan Nix, director of the School of Engineering at UNF, and Ramon Colon, a UNF senior engineering student. They discuss the growing field of engineering. The show also features Dr. Dan Richard, a UNF psychology professor, and UNF alum Jonathan Hawkins. The two discuss a study abroad trip to research conflict resolution. In the final segment, Dr. Judy Rodriguez, UNF nutrition professor, and Dr. Cathy Christie, nutrition program director at UNF, discuss their new book “The Diet Selector,” which gives the skinny on 75 different diets.
November 2007
This show features UNF Sport Management Professor Dr. Jennifer Kane and her student Rita Hailey discussing how the program prepares graduates for a wide variety of careers. The second segment features UNF Political Science Professor Dr. Hyunsun Choi and his student Nick Norman talking about a study abroad trip to South Korea. The final segment highlights Nicole McKnight, whose recent internship in Washington D.C. gave her the opportunity to work with underprivileged children.
October 2007
This show features Dr. Sherry Shaw, associate professor of American Sign Language/English Interpreting, and Kelly Warren, a UNF student in the ASL/English Interpreting program. They discuss UNF’s new ASL/English Interpreting bachelor’s degree program. Dr. Paul Harwood, assistant professor of Political Science and Public Administration, also discusses his new book “Educating the First Digital Generation.” Jenny Hager, visiting instructor of sculpture, and Aisling Millar, a UNF sculpture student, talk about the University’s Sculpture Program and the department’s first iron pour.
September 2007
This show features UNF President John Delaney talking about the changes in higher education since the University of North Florida was established 35 years ago. Faculty and students are also featured in the show.
April 2007
Dr. Rusty Smith, chair of UNF's athletic training and physical therapy department, and UNF physical therapy graduate student Kyiesha Gilliam discuss the new doctorate in Physical Therapy program, while Dr. Li Loriz, director of the School of Nursing, speaks about the new doctorate in Nursing Practice program. Dr. Janice Seabrooks, associate professor of special education, and Eshell Sampson, a UNF special education graduate student, discuss the On Campus Transition program for students with developmental disabilities.
March 2007
UNF Engineering Professor Dr. Dan Cox and his student, Aaron Gildea discuss the work they are doing with private industry through the Manufacturing Innovation Partnership. The second part of the show features Dr. Sid Rosenberg of UNF's Coggin College of Business and his student Jayme Woods discussing the Urban Plan project.
February 2007
Dr. Yank Coble, director of UNF's Center for Global Health and Medical Diplomacy, and Dr. Pam Chally, dean of UNF's Brooks College of Health discuss global health and the goals of the new Center for Global Health and Medical Diplomacy. The show also features Dr. Imeh Ebong, assistant vice president for research at UNF, and microbiology graduate student Erica Laird discussing sponsored research on campus.
January 2007
UNF Biology professor Dr. John Hatle and his student Erin Fuller discuss a research project on aging and reproduction. This research involves studying the life cycle of grasshoppers. The show also features a segment on the transition from high school to college with interviews of Dr. David Jaffee, the UNF Assistant Vice President of Undergraduate Studies and Augie Rotella, a UNF freshman.
November 2006
Dr. Joe Butler, Biology Department chair, and Iara Gonzalez, a biology graduate student discuss the new Coastal Biology program. Athletics Director Dr. Richard Gropper and Golden Creavy, a junior cross country/track athlete, also talk about a the Hodges donation and how it will boost educational and athletic opportunities at the newly-named Hodges Stadium.
October 2006
Dr. John Martin, chair of the Building Construction Management Department, and Leah Trainer, a junior majoring in Building Construction Management discuss the construction industry and the trend of "green" environmental-friendly building. The show also features Dr. John McDonough, director of the School of Nursing's new anesthesiology nursing program, and Daniel McEwen, a registered nurse and a student in this program.
September 2006
Dr. John McAllister, dean of the UNF Coggin College of Business and an International Business student Coral Rodriguez discuss how the workforce is becoming more global and how to prepare the future employees for these changes. The show also features interviews with Dr. Michael Hallett, chair of the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice and his student, Ana Novoa, who has a promising future in law enforcement.
April 2006
This show features UNF English Professor Dr. Mary Baron and her student Karen Mills discussing a program to bring poetry to juvenile inmates. The second part of the show features Dr. Rusty Smith of UNF’s Athletic Training and Physical Therapy Department and his student Lacey Harber discussing the growing field of Physical Therapy and a generous donation from Brooks Rehabilitation.
March 2006
UNF Logistics Professor Dr. Yem Bolumole and student Stacie Richardson discuss the growing field of logistics, career opportunities and hands-on training. The second part of the show features Bob Jacob, Director of the Institute of Police Technology and Management at UNF. This center trains police officers from around the world on the latest crime-solving techniques.
February 2006
This show features UNF Nursing Instructor Bill Ahrens and Stacy Widrich, a nursing student. The two discuss how "journaling" is helping aspiring nurses enter the workforce successfully. The second part of the show features UNF Athletics Director Dr. Richard Gropper. Dr. Gropper discusses issues facing student athletes.
January 2006
This show features three authors from the University of North Florida. In the first segment, we talk with UNF Statistics Professor Dr. Peter Wludyka, author of “The Myth of Death,” a futuristic novel about cloning. The second author highlighted is Thelma Young, a UNF student and employee who wrote “The Stories My Foremothers Told Me, ” chronicling the experiences of five Black-Creole Catholic women living in Mississippi and Louisiana. The final author, UNF Business Professor Dr. Tom Barton, writes about the risk management involved in Hollywood in his latest book “Tell Me How You Love the Picture.”
November 2005
Dr. Aaron Sheehan-Dean and his student Bill Healy discuss the concept of Common Boundary courses. During this segment, video of the Common Boundaries course “Forensic Investigation” is shown. Then Dr. Candice Carter and her former student Rachael Dandridge give their global perspective on education and peace.
October 2005
Dr. Li Loriz and nursing student Billie Cauthen discuss the UNF School of Nursing and the community based nursing program. During the segment, video of students involved with Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital is shown. Then Dr. David Courtwright, a UNF history professor, discusses his new book on the history of aviation and compares it to the movie “The Aviator.”
September 2005
Marcia Ladendorff, Assistant Director of the UNF Honors Program and UNF student Amber Fricke discuss their trip to Ghana, West Africa. The Ghana Project is a unique approach to international study using service learning as a way to help students immerse themselves in culture. Then, Dr. Marsha Lupi, Associate Dean in the UNF College of Education and Human Services and Lydia Lucas,UNF Graduate Student from Belize, discuss the partnership the University of North Florida has with this South American country.
April 2005
Dr. Stephan Nix, Director of the UNF Division of Engineering, and electrical engineering student Karen Armstrong-Thomas discuss the hands-on experience UNF students get, and the future for students who graduate in engineering. This segment also features video from a Botball competition. The second half of the show features interviews with Dr. Paul Harwood, professor of political science and Chris Cox, a political science student. The two discuss their research into ways terrorists communicate.
March 2005
UNF College of Education and Human Services Dean Larry Daniel and Special Education senior Matt Take discuss trends in education. Then Finance Professor Reinhold Lamb and Finance senior Alan Hartley explain the benefits of the Osprey Financial Group.
February 2005
UNF College of Health Dean Dr. Pam Chally and UNF nursing student Jaci Thies discuss trends in nursing and the Volunteers in Medicine clinic is highlighted. Dr. Catherine Christie from the UNF College of Health discusses new book, “Fat is not your Fate” and freshman honors student Kristina Circelli talks about her first novel, “The Helping Hands.”
January 2005
Dr. Tom Serwatka, Dean of Graduate Studies, and UNF Civil Engineering student Reen Foley discuss the role of research and the second half of the show focuses on small business development with interviews of UNF Small Business Development Center Director Janice Donaldson and Rolanda Powell, a recent UNF graduate who starting her own business.
December 2004
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Education Professor Jace Hargis and student Ann Schwelgin discuss experiential learning. This segment features video from a Forensic Science class, where the class stages a double murder on the UNF campus. College of Arts and Sciences Associate Dean David Jaffee and student Andria Baker discuss Freshman Interest Groups.
November 2004
Dr. Gordon Brock of the UNF Music Department and music student T. J. Collazo discuss the benefits of music. This segment also features video of UNF’s new Drum Line. Dr. Berrin Beasley and Communications student Patrice King discuss a research project on body image.
October 2004
Dr. Chuck Paulson of the UNF Honors Program discusses service learning, alternative spring breaks and other features of the Honors Program. Dr. Judy Rodriguez and UNF graduate student Christina Kearns discuss a variety of health issues including eating healthy and eating disorders.