1980
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Andrew Robinson becomes the interim president of UNF.
• New library opens.
• Governor Graham vetoes the UNF-UF merger bill. |
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1981
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The library is renamed as the Thomas G. Carpenter Library, dedicated
on August 15.
• UNF theater opens for first production. |
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1982
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5,500 students are enrolled in UNF.
• July 1, 1982 - Curtis L. McCray becomes UNF's second president. |
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1983
• Intercollegiate athletic program begins. |
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1984
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First year that Freshmen are admitted to UNF. |
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1985
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Osprey Village, first on-campus housing, opens. |
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1986
• Women's Tennis Team wins the NAIA National Championship.
• Library's on-line catalog (LUIS) replaces card catalog. |
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1987
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The Aquatic Center and Olympic size pool opens. |
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1988
• The College of Health is established.
• John E. Mathews Jr. Computer and Information Sciences Building
dedicated.
• Monique French becomes the first four-year student to
graduate with a perfect 4.0 GPA.
• Groundbreaking for Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Student Life
Center. |
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1989
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Adam W. Herbert becomes UNF's third president.
• UNF is re-accredited by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools.
• Osprey Hall, a $3.7 million, 250-bed residence hall, opens.
• Founder's Hall dedicated.
• College of Computer and Information Sciences established. |
