Calendar of Events
August
Find Your Folks Interfaith Fair
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 | 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Organization(s): Interfaith Center
Location: Osprey Plaza (Between Buildings 58 East and West)
Cost: Free!
Grab dinner and meet the religious diversity of the campus and community! Campus ministries, faith groups, and the UNF Interfaith Center will be tabling with info and activities.
Rainbow Welcome
Thursday, August 25, 2022 | Noon – 2 p.m.
Organization(s): LGBTQ Center
Location: The Green
Cost: Free!
Part of Fall Week of Welcome. Come see what the LGBTQ Center is all about! Learn more about what the LGBTQ Center offers, meet our staff, eat and discover ways to become involved in all things LGBTQ+ at UNF.
Victim Advocate Talks & Topics: Defining the Red Zone
Thursday, August 25, 2022 | 4 p.m.
Organization(s): Women's Center
Location: Women's Center: Building 2, Suite 2100
Cost: Free!
The first few months of the semester, college students enter the Red Zone. The red zone is the time of the year college students, specifically first year students, are likely to experience victimization. Join the Victim Advocacy Program at UNF to discuss factors leading to the statistics and its impact on a college campus.
A Vibe After Five
Tuesday, August 30, 2022 | 7 p.m.
Organization(s): Intercultural Center
Location: Osprey Clubhouse Multipurpose Room
Cost: Free!
A Vibe After 5 is the official launch of The Brotherhood. A program designed for UNF male students to develop personally and professionally. Open to all students. This is the chance to learn and hangout with the men from The Brotherhood. Refreshments will be provided for all attendees. For more information, you can follow us on Instagram @unf_brotherhood or email interculturalcenter@unf.edu
Know More: A Red Zone Panel
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 | 6 p.m.
Organization(s): Women's Center
Location: John A. Delaney Student Union
Cost: Free!
Join our panel of campus partners to answer questions and spark dialogue around the “red zone” and our resources and response at UNF.
September
LASO General Body Meeting
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Organization(s): Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
Location: John A. Delaney Student Union Meeting Room 3804
Cost: Free!
Help LASO plan our upcoming events for Fall. Meet our e-board and learn how to get involved. Featuring Unidos in Honors, SHPE, and LSU.
The Meet Up
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 | 4:30 – 7 p.m.
Organization(s): Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI)
Location: Osprey Plaza (Between Buildings 58 East and West)
Cost: Free!
Connect with new and returning students, faculty, and staff while learning about departments and organizations that support students’ diverse experiences. Enjoy music, food, and grab some awesome swag (supplies limited)!
ASIA General Body Meeting
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Organization(s): Asian Students in Alliance (ASIA)
Location: John A. Delaney Student Union Ballroom A
Cost: Free!
Join UNF ASIA for their first general body meeting of the semester. Meet our e-board, learn about our fall events, how you can get involved, and participate in UNF ASIA's rendition of Jubilee's Spectrum series.
Talking Series
Thursday, September 8, 2022 | 2 p.m.
Organization(s): Women's Center
Location: Zoom ID: 950 9988 0024
Cost: Free!
An interactive virtual event to learn about the Red Zone and also engage with all participants and gain a deeper understanding of our collective campus outlook about sexual violence prevention.
Friday Lounge x SHS: Women’s Health Series
Friday, September 9, 2022 | 2 – 4 p.m.
Organization(s): Women's Center
Location: Women's Center: Building 2, Suite 2100
Cost: Free!
Join the Women’s Center and the Student Health Services team to in the second series of the Women’s Health Series.
General Body Meeting: Family Feud
Friday, September 9, 2022 | 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Organization(s): Black Student Union (BSU)
Location: Ballrooms A&B
Cost: Free!
Welcoming all BSU members and new students. The Black Student union will be hosting our first General Body meeting of the semester, with a twist! Information on upcoming events and opportunities for the fall semester will be announced and students will have the pleasure of playing Family Feud. Refreshments will be served. Bring your Osprey 1 Card and a guest!
Mid-Autumn Festival
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Organization(s): Asian Students in Alliance (ASIA)
Location: John A. Delaney Student Union Ballrooms A, B and C
Cost: Free!
Come celebrate the traditional holiday, the Mid-Autumn Festival with UNF ASIA!! Join us to learn about this festival with food, activities, and a participatory dragon dance.
LGBTQ and Mental Health
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 | 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Organization(s): LGBTQ Center
Location: John A. Delaney Student Union Meeting Room 3804
Cost: Free!
This event will explore the discrepancies and discrimination that LGBTQ+ individuals face when accessing mental health care. Resources will be provided for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff to better access these resources.
VA Talks & Topics: Bystander Intervention Workshop
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 | 5:30 p.m.
Organization(s): Women's Center
Location: Women's Center: Building 2, Suite 2100
Cost: Free!
Have you ever been concerned about a situation, but didn’t know if it was dangerous or safe or how to help? You aren’t alone. This is known as the Bystander Effect, and it is time to talk about it. Join the Victim Advocacy Program in this workshop to learn about intervention strategies.
LASO Café Takeover
Thursday, September 15, 2022 | Noon – 2 p.m.
Organization(s): Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
Location: Osprey Café
Cost: Free!
Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with LASO! Visit the Osprey Café for a showcase of various Hispanic/Latino meals and get a taste of our culture through UNF Dining Services.
CASS Orientation
Thursday, September 15, 2022 | 2 – 5 p.m.
Organization(s): Intercultural Center
Location: John A. Delaney Student Union Meeting Room 3804
Cost: Free!
A session for new and returning CASS students to orientate them to the CASS program, the Intercultural Center and ODI.
LASO Karaoke Night
Friday, September 16, 2022 | TBD
Organization(s): Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
Location: Boathouse
Cost: Free!
Night of fun with karaoke songs! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by listening to and singing along with Hispanic/Latino music.
Red Zone Book Club
Monday, September 19, 2022 | 7 p.m.
Organization(s): Women's Center
Location: UNF Library: Building 12
Cost: Free!
Events reviewing sexual violence prevention through the lens of the novel, The Wolves Are Waiting. Author Natasha Friend joins us for the Monday session.
Celebrate Bisexual Awareness Week
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | 10 – 2 p.m.
Organization(s): LGBTQ Center
Location: Osprey Plaza (Between Buildings 58 East and West)
Cost: Free!
Join us during Market Day for a celebration of bisexual people and recognition of the bi+ community.
Red Zone Book Club
Thursday, September 22, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.
Organization(s): Women's Center
Location: Osprey Plaza (Between Buildings 58 East and West)
Cost: Free!
Events reviewing sexual violence prevention through the lens of the novel, The Wolves Are Waiting.
Swoop Latin Dance
Thursday, September 22, 2022 | 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Organization(s): Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
Location: John A. Delaney Student Union Ballroom A
Cost: Free!
Learn about the Bachata dance style and try it out yourself! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with LASO by attending an instructor-led class on a dance that originated in the Dominican Republic.
Business Etiquette & Networking Lunch
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 | 1 – 3 p.m.
Organization(s): Women's Center
Location: Talon Room: Building 16
Cost: Free!
Join Fearless Women and Women in Business for a business etiquette and networking luncheon. RSVP using the link:
LASO Movie Night
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Organization(s): Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
Location: TBD
Cost: Free!
Hang out and enjoy a relaxing showing of the movie “Vivo” with LASO in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Drag Bingo
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 | 7 p.m.
Organization(s): LGBTQ Center
Location: Tulua Bistro 798 3rd St. South, Jax Beach
Cost: Free!
Join us for a fun filled night of bingo with our Diva in Residence Karrissa Wade, while helping us to raise funds for the LGBTQ Center!
Pride Sign Making Night
Thursday, September 29, 2022 | 5 – 7 p.m.
Organization(s): LGBTQ Center
Location: LGBTQ Center: Building 58E, Suite 1111
Cost: Free!
Make signs for the river city pride parade. We’ll provide the materials (and food), just bring your creative self!
General Body Meeting: Blackout
Friday, September 30, 2022 | 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Organization(s): Black Student Union (BSU)
Location: John A. Delaney Student Union Ballrooms A and B
Cost: Free!
Welcoming all BSU members and new students. The Black Student union will be hosting a General Body meeting. Information on upcoming events and opportunities will be announced. This event will help students prepare for midterms and bring in mental health awareness. Refreshments will be served. Bring your Osprey 1 Card and a guest!
October
Paint the Campus Purple
Monday, October 3, 2022 | All-Day
Organization(s): Women's Center
Location: Instagram: @unfwomenscenter
Cost: Free!
Go purple to bring awareness to Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Post your photos on social media and tag the @unfwomenscenter.
Domestic Violence Awareness
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 | 10 – 2 p.m.
Organization(s): Women's Center
Location: Osprey Plaza (Between Buildings 58 East and West)
Cost: Free!
Take Back the Night Market Day kicks off with a resource fair at Osprey Plaza where campus and community organizations will be available to provide campus community resources and information on their program and services. Tha fair will be followed by a cross campus march led by the Women’s Center and Alpha Chi Omega Sorority.
Take Back the Night
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 | 7 – 9 p.m.
Organization(s): Women's Center
Location: Osprey Crossing to Osprey Plaza
Cost: Free!
“Take Back the Night” aims to unite the community to take a stand against interpersonal violence/abuse and to honor as well as remember those who have survived and those who have lost their lives. During the program, there will be an opportunity for survivors to speak and share their story.
ASIA General Body Meeting
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Organization(s): Asian Students in Alliance (ASIA)
Location: John A. Delaney Student Union Ballroom A
Cost: Free!
Want to know about UNF ASIA’s fall events and potential spring events? Join us for our October general body meeting to learn about our events, and our allyship with LASO.
K-Pop Random Dance Play
Thursday, October 13, 2022 | 5 – 7 p.m.
Organization(s): Asian Students in Alliance (ASIA)
Location: Osprey Plaza (Between Buildings 58 East and West)
Cost: Free!
Love dancing and KPOP? Join UNF ASIA’s KPOP Random Dance Play and show off your dance moves.
Friday Lounge x SHS: Women’s Health Series
Friday, October 14, 2022 | 2 – 4 p.m.
Organization(s): Women's Center
Location: Women's Center: Building 2, Suite 2100
Cost: Free!
Join the Women’s Center and the Student Health Services team to in the second series of the Women’s Health Series.
Film, Faith and Food with the LGBTQ Center
Monday, October 18, 2022 | 5 – 8 p.m.
Organization(s): Interfaith Center, LGBTQ Center
Location: TBD
Cost: Free!
Join the Interfaith Center and LGBTQ Center for a screening of the documentary I am Pauli Murray with dinner and discussion.
Sprout Lotus
Thursday, October 20, 2022 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Organization(s): Asian Students in Alliance (ASIA)
Location: John A. Delaney Student Union Ballroom A
Cost: Free!
It's that time of the year again, the annual Sprout/Lotus reveal. Come out for this opportunity to make new friends and meet new/existing ASIA members. Find out who your Sprout/Lotus pairing is. Applications are due Thursday, October 13, 2022. For more information regarding applications, follow our Instagram @UNFASIA.
Kosher and Halal for All Interfaith Week Kickoff
Monday, October 24, 2022 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Organization(s): Interfaith Center
Location: Outside Building 2
Cost: Free!
Interfaith Week kicks off with Kosher and Halal lunch options and information about all the places we’ll go this week.
Chew On This: Queer Faith Text Study
Monday, October 24, 2022 | 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Organization(s): Interfaith Center, LGBTQ Center
Location: LGBTQ Center: Building 58E, Suite 1111
Cost: Free!
Interfaith Week gets started at the LGBTQ Center with a study of how different religious texts are used to support and inspire LBGTQ people.
Diwali
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Organization: Asian Students in Alliance (ASIA), Interfaith Center, Osprey South Asian Association (OSAA)
Location: John A. Delaney Student Union Ballrooms A, B and C
Cost: Free!
Diwali is one of India’s biggest and most important holidays of the year. This festival celebrates the victory of light over darkness. Join UNF ASIA, the Interfaith center, and OSAA to celebrate this holiday with food, dances, and activities.
Spirituality Showcase
Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 3 – 6 p.m.
Organization(s): Interfaith Center
Location: The Green
Cost: Free!
Go to the Green to learn from UNF Interfaith Center student leaders and campus ministries about how they practice spirituality.
Party with a Purpose
Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 4 – 6 p.m.
Organization(s): Women's Center
Location: Undisclosed Location
Cost: Free!
Join the Women’s Center for a community service project for Hubbard House youngest survivors. Volunteers will be planning and executing a Halloween Party for the domestic violence survivors.
Navigation Meditation
Friday, October 28, 2022 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Organization(s): Interfaith Center
Location: UNF Trails
Cost: Free!
Go to the UNF Trails to end the week with soothing meditations.
November
50th Anniversary I-Dinner
Monday, November 7, 2022 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Organization(s): Interfaith Center
Location: John A. Delaney Student Union Ballrooms A, B and C
Cost: Free!
Join the Interfaith Center for Dinner and a celebration of 50 years of UNF, including trivia, storytelling, and special guests.
Asian Students in Alliance (ASIA) General Body Meeting
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Organization: Asian Students in Alliance (ASIA)
Location: John A. Delaney Student Union Ballrooms D
Cost: Free!
Join us for our third and final general body meeting of the semester. Learn about our next November event and our upcoming Spring events.
Sprout/Lotus Night
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Organization: Asian Students in Alliance (ASIA)
Location: John A. Delaney Student Union Ballrooms A
Cost: Free!
Bring your Sprouts and Lotus, for our Sprout Lotus Night filled with karaoke and games. All are welcome to enjoy our Sprout Lotus Night.
Friday Lounge x SHS: Women’s Health Series
Friday, November 18, 2022 | 2 – 4 p.m.
Organization(s): Women's Center
Location: Women's Center: Building 2, Suite 2100
Cost: Free!
Join the Women’s Center and the Student Health Services team to in the second series of the Women’s Health Series.