Upcoming Events

The mission of the African American Faculty and Staff Association is to develop a supportive network for UNF employees of African descent, provide services that meet their needs, and promote cultural, educational, fundraising and civic activities in alignment with the academic mission of the University. Find information about AAFSA, UNF, campus and community events related to our mission and links to other UNF events below.

Multicultural Student Welcome Reception

Thursday, August 23, 2018

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Location: Building 58, John A. Delaney Student Union, Ballroom A, Room 3703A

Connect with multicultural students, faculty and staff over light refreshments and a fun introduction activity.

Contact: Brandi Winfrey at ddi@unf.edu or (904) 620-2528

Sponsor: Department of Diversity Initiatives

Mural Dedication/Ax Handle Saturday Commemoration

Saturday, August 25, 2018

1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost: Free

The Center for Urban Education and Policy will officially unveil the Hope and History Mural Project, commemorating Ax Handle Saturday as part of a two-part program, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25:

1 p.m. : Rodney L. Hurst Sr. will lead a program recognizing the 58th anniversary of the Lunch Counter Sit-Ins and Ax Handle Saturday, Hicks Auditorium, Jacksonville's Main Library, 303 N. Laura St.
4 p.m. : A short dedication ceremony will officially unveil the mural, Eastside Brotherhood, 915 A. Phillip Randolph Blvd. Following the ceremony, Pastor Christopher McKee and the Church of Oakland will host attendees for light refreshments and drinks at the church, 1025 Jessie St.

Contact: Tiffany King at tiffany.king@unf.edu or (904) 620-1935

Genuinely U Fall Breakfast

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Location: Building 58, John A. Delaney Student Union, Ballroom A, Room 3703A

Cost: Free

Enjoy networking with female colleagues during the fall breakfast assembly. Genuinely U, a women's faculty and staff network, creates opportunities for women of the University to be inspired, support one another, advance leadership and effect change within the University and broader community. RSVP via the website by Thursday, Aug. 23.

Contact: Joanna Young at joanna.young@unf.edu or (904) 620-5515

Sponsor: Women's Center