50th Anniversary Events Calendar
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December | Recurring
January 2022
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sun. 1/9 - Sat. 1/15 | Spring Week of Welcome | UNF Campus |
| Thurs. 1/13 | 50th Anniversary Kickoff! | UNF Arena |
| Fri. 1/14 - Sun. 1/23 |
UNF Shakespeare presents Hamlet | UNF Campus and MOCA |
| Sat. 1/15 | Men's & Women's Basketball vs. Jacksonville University | UNF Arena |
| Sat. 1/15 | Party in the Plaza | UNF Arena |
| Weds. 1/19 | COAS Scholars Lecture: Josh Gellers | Zoom |
| Tues. 1/25 | The Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series | UNF Recital Hall |
| Tues. 1/25 | Accountability and Leadership Lecture with the LGBTQ Center | UNF Library |
| Fri. 1/28 | Rainbow Swoop | MOCA |
February 2022
March 2022
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tues. 3/1 | Express your UNF Pride Opening Reception | UNF Campus |
| Weds. 3/2 | Osprey Career Fair | University Center |
| Thurs. 3/3 | 4th Annual Great American Jazz Series | TBD |
| Thurs. 3/3 | Construction Alumni & Industry Social | TBD |
| Fri. 3/4 | Women's History Month Luncheon | TBD |
| Mon. 3/7 - Weds. 3/9 | 50-Hour Giving Challenge | Various |
| Weds. 3/10 | BCH Dean Dedication | Building 39 |
| Weds. 3/10 | CCEC Block Party | UNF Campus |
| Thurs. 3/17 - Sun. 3/20 | Spring Sports Weekend | UNF Campus |
| Fri. 3/18 | Engineering Innovation Day | TBD |
| Thurs. 3/24 | Women in Pow=r | TBD |
| Tues. 3/29 | Women's Voices: Five Women, Five Decades | UNF Library |
| March | 50 Fearless Women | TBD |
April 2022
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fri. 4/1 | International Dinner Dance | UNF Field House |
| Thurs. 4/7 | BCH Dean Dedication | Bldg. 39 |
| Fri. 4/8 | Pride Games | UNF Campus |
| Sat. 4/9 | Blast from the Past | UNF Campus |
| Tues. 4/12 | The Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series | UNF Recital Hall |
| Tues. 4/12 | 50 Years of Excellence Leadership Series: The Future of Logistics | University Center |
| Tues. 4/12 | Environmental Research and Education at UNF Lecture | UNF Library |
| Tues. 4/12 | OneJax 2022 Humanitarian Awards Dinner | Daily's Place |
| Thurs. 4/14 | Rainbow Swoop | MOCA |
| Thurs. 4/14 | Hardhat Banquet | UNF Campus |
| Tues. 4/19 | Opera Scenes and UNF Chorale | UNF Recital Hall |
| Sat. 4/23 | Service Day at the UNF Preschool | Bldg. 49 |
| Tues. 4/26 | UNF Orchestra presents a World Premiere | TBD |
| Fri. 4/29 | Lavender Graduation Celebrates Top 50 UNF LGBTQ Leaders | TBD |
| April | Undergraduate Research Symposium | TBD |
| April | CCEC Alumni and Industry Social | UNF Campus |
| April | Service Day/Project | TBD |
May 2022
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat. 5/14 | Express Your UNF Pride Opening Show | MOCA |
| Sun. 5/22 | Remembering Dr. Christine Rasche: A Special Collections Exhibition | TBD |
| Tues. 5/24 | Simulation Center Tours and Networking Reception | FSCJ Deerwood |
| May | 50 UNF LGBTQ Leaders | UNF Campus |
June 2022
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sun. 6/5 | Drag Queen Brunch | TBD |
| Mon. 6/27 | Summer Kick-Off Week | UNF Campus |
July 2022
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fri. 7/15 | Rainbow Swoop | TBD |
August 2022
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tues. 8/16 | Simulation Center Tours and Networking Reception | FSCJ Deerwood |
| Fri. 8/19 - Sat. 8/27 | Week of Welcome | UNF Campus |
| Tues. 8/30 | History of UNF Athletics Excellence Lecture | UNF Library |
| August | Athletic Director's Reception | UNF Campus |
| August | Pitch Competition- Future of Education | Downtown |
| August | CCEC Open House | UNF Campus |
| August | Week of Welcome | UNF Campus |
| August | UNF Night at Jumbo Shrimp | 121 Financial Ballpark |
September 2022
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tues. 9/13 | 50 Years of Excellence Leadership Series: Internationalization | University Center |
| Sat. 9/17 | Osprey Soiree - A Benefit for our Future Public Health Professionals | Student Union |
| Mon. 9/19- Thurs. 9/29 | Coggin & Brooks 50th Anniversary Alumni Study Abroad | Italy |
| Tues. 9/20 | UNF's Aerial Footprint: 50 Years of Land Use Change | UNF Library |
| Fri. 9/23 | UNF Healthcare Symposium 2022 | University Center |
| Tues. 9/27 | UNF at 50 Lecture: Striving for a Greener, More Diverse Institution | UNF Library |
| Thurs. 9/29 | Machin Family Ancient Studies Lecture | TBD |
| September | Fall Sports Weekend | UNF Campus |
October 2022
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat. 10/1 | 50th Anniversary Gala | University Center |
| Fri. 10/21 | Rainbow Swoop | TBD |
| Fri. 10/21 | CCEC Open House | UNF Campus |
| Sat. 10/29 | Trick or Treat Meet and Greet | TBD |
| October | Celebration of the Arts | TBD |
| October | Blocktober - Printmaking | UNF Campus |
| October | Talent Show | UNF Campus |
| October | Roar & Soar Alumni Tailgate | TIAA Bank Field |
December 2022
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thurs. 12/1 | Celebration of Women in the Arts | TBD |
| Tues. 12/6 | 50 Years of Excellence Leadership Series: Business Analytics | University Center |
| Tues. 12/6 | Hicks Honors College 50th Anniversary Celebration | TBD |
| Fri. 12/9 | Building Bridges Creating Community Fundraising Event | TBD |
| December | Poster Presentation/Mixer | TBD |
Recurring Throughout 2022
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| December 21-January 22 | Special Collection Exhibits: Founding UNF; The LGBTQ Center | UNF Library |
| January-April | Doctorate of Educational Leadership & Curriculum and Instruction Information Sessions | Zoom |
| January-April | Breaking Down Barriers: Becoming a Teacher Information Sessions | Zoom |
| January-April | Let's Connect: College of Education and Human Services Information Sessions | Zoom |
| January-September | Capturing UNF Pride Painting Display | UNF Campus |
| January-November | UNF Then and Now: 1972 - 2022 Models | TBD |
| January-December | Health Cooking Demonstration | TBD |
| January-December | Visiting the Honors Tree and Honors Time Capsule | Student Union and Library |
| February-March | 50 Days of Book Collection for UNF's 50th | UNF Campus |
| February-March | Special Collection Exhibits: Black History at UNF; The Women's Center and women's history at UNF | UNF Library |
| March-November | UNF Osprey Pride Displays at MOCA & Lufrano Art Galleries | MOCA |
| April-May | Special Collections Exhibit: Environmental History of UNF; UNF's First Commencement | UNF Library |
| April-December | Notable BCH Graduates Unveiling | UNF Campus |
| May-July | Special Collection Exhibit: Christine Rasche | UNF Library |
| August-October | Special Collections Exhibit: Development of Campus; Timeline and Memories of UNF | UNF Library |
| All Year | Celebrity Cooking Demonstration | TBD |