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Inside UNF — November 16, 2023
- Happy Thanksgiving
- Dr. Julie Merten excited to lead UNF MedNexus
- UNF staff member nominated for the Jacksonville Ethics Commission
- Unearthing history
- 2023 AI For Good Hackathon
- Staff Spotlight: Jennifer Murray
- Drive with Osprey Pride
- It’s that time again – Faculty and Staff Mixer
- Leading Ladies Leadership Summit
- Spinnaker Media receives honor
- Curtain call for UNF Shakespeare’s “Othello”
- UNF Seaside Sculpture Park has new installations
- Osprey Profile: Kiante (Kyaa) McClennon
- Faculty and Staff News
- Free Things to Do
- Swoop Summary
Dr. Julie Merten excited to lead UNF MedNexus
By Joy Batteh-Frieha
The need for talented healthcare professionals has steadily grown in Florida and around the country over the past decade, a crisis that was intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic.
UNF MedNexus was created as a collaboration between the healthcare industry and educators to help fill the talent pipeline and to also be a resource for biomedical research and innovation.Developed just before the pandemic, the program established and expanded partnerships with several healthcare organizations to help fill the region’s needed professional roles. The nursing program launched in Flagler County saw the first cohort of students graduate this summer and the next cohort set to graduate next year. UNF partnered with HCA Florida Healthcare to enable their nurses to participate in a six-week, continuing education program at the MedNexus Deerwood simulation center. The program has also focused on innovation in growing the University’s 3D printing capabilities and high-tech lab equipment for molecular research.
“With generous support from the Florida Legislature, MedNexus was created to help bolster nursing education and to intervene and help prevent the anticipated decline in nursing,” said Dr. Julie Merten, associate dean of UNF MedNexus. “We’re answering this call by supporting efforts to increase nursing program enrollment and expanding growth opportunities at the Deerwood Center site in Jacksonville in collaboration with our academic partnership with Florida State College at Jacksonville.”
Merten has been appointed to lead the next phase of UNF MedNexus. She has been with UNF for 18 years, including as a professor in the Department of Public Health and most recently as director of the Office of Faculty Excellence.
“Julie brings a wealth of institutional knowledge and community connections to this role,” said UNF President Moez Limayem. “I am confident in her leadership and optimistic about the future of UNF MedNexus.”
Looking Forward
“The vision of MedNexus is to serve as a hub for problem-solving and innovation, connecting the healthcare and biomedical professional communities to UNF students and resources,” said Merten. “I led the public health internship program at UNF for more than 15 years crafting mutually beneficial relationships with the leading healthcare institutions in North Florida, and I look forward to expanding and forming new partnerships with MedNexus.”
The next phase of MedNexus will focus on three pillars to “Educate, Collaborate and Innovate.” This includes utilizing the simulation labs and spaces at the Deerwood Center site, expanding outreach through the Palm Coast initiative, growing nursing education in collaboration with the School of Nursing, utilizing transformational technology through research and development to improve healthcare, and targeting other innovative signature projects based on community need.The 40,000 square-foot Deerwood site with its simulation center affords MedNexus the ability to educate and develop high-quality, trained nurses and medical professionals. The site has eight individual simulation rooms, each with its own adjoining full-size control room equipped with state-of-the-art technology to allow for real and authentic healthcare training experiences.
In addition to growing the Deerwood campus site into a destination for simulation education and healthcare innovation, MedNexus funds four full-time nursing faculty lines, staffs the Deerwood simulation center and awards more than a $1 million in student scholarships each year.
The MedNexus program is also continuing to support the city of Palm Coast with its endeavors to becoming a regional healthcare hub.
“The Palm Coast and Flagler County area is poised to become a regional healthcare hub and presents a great opportunity for UNF to be a partner in this growth,” Merten said. “This initiative enforces our partnership with the county and helps to strengthen the viability of sustaining adequate healthcare professionals for Florida’s evolving healthcare needs.”
Palm Coast efforts will focus on training nurses through the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (RN to BSN), a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Leadership and Administration, and a Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI). There are also special initiatives geared towards Palm Coast and Flagler County such as a new program to provide virtual care that tracks health and fitness for area veterans. Area high school students will also participate in the third annual MedNexus Innovation Challenge, a team-based entrepreneurship competition, where students pitch solutions to healthcare challenges. The theme for 2024 will be social media addiction among adolescents and students will develop community-based interventions to reduce addiction.
UNF staff member nominated for the Jacksonville Ethics Commission
Robyn Blank, UNF’s associate vice president, chief compliance and ethics officer, was recently nominated by State Attorney Melissa Nelson to the Jacksonville Ethics Commission. Created in 1992, the nine-person commission is tasked with conducting a forum for discussion and investigation of ethics in Jacksonville. The State Attorney’s Office is charged with appointing members to the commission.“Robyn has an impressive career in public service here in Florida, both as an attorney and as a respected ethics and compliance advisor,” said UNF President Moez Limayem. “She is a trusted leader at UNF and will be a strong addition to the Jacksonville Ethics Commission."
State Attorney Nelson said, “Robyn is a perfect fit for this important role and has an outstanding background in the field of ethics. Blank's appointment will go to the Jacksonville City Council for confirmation.
Unearthing history
By Joy Batteh-Frieha
Walking into the Archaeology Lab at the University of North Florida is like time-traveling to another period.
Nestled in crooks and crannies and scattered along tables and countertops are pieces of pottery, copper, shells and other relics that people who lived more than 1,000 years ago touched, used, traded and gifted to one another.“There’s a purpose for and a story about almost everything in this room from America’s past,” said Dr. Keith Ashley, associate professor of anthropology and director of the Archaeology Lab. “It’s amazing to learn about these items and the way people once lived thousands of years ago – their customs and traditions.”
Ashley’s love affair with all things ancient and old began at a young age but didn’t take root until he was a student at Auburn University.
“I was studying engineering and taking a statics/physics class and had this epiphany – this wasn’t what I wanted to do for the rest of my life,” Ashley said. “I couldn’t see myself in a coat and tie sitting behind a desk all day. I like being outdoors too much.”
The next day he looked up archaeology in the school catalog but didn’t find any information not realizing archeology was a sub-discipline under anthropology.
Then chance happened – he was walking through a building in between classes and discovered the archaeology lab.
“I walked in, spoke to the professor and signed up for classes the next day,” Ashley said. “Two weeks later, I went on a field project and never looked back.” Except, when he’s looking back into the lives of the Indigenous people of Northeast Florida and their relationships with the Europeans and other Indigenous groups – his life’s work for more than 25 years.
“I’m interested in the deep past of Indigenous peoples, but it’s important to keep in mind, there are contemporary Indigenous peoples still living here today,” explained Ashley. “We don’t just want to look at them as relics of the past.”
In fact, Ashley and his colleague Dr. Denise Bossy, associate professor of history and a leading expert in Native American history, have built relationships with several native nations around the U.S., including the Seminole and Miccosukee Indians prevalent in Florida and the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma.
The pair were recently awarded a $250,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, to collaborate and combine their expertise on a book that tells the story of Indigenous nations who lived in the area more than a thousand years ago. They plan to consult with many Indigenous people as well.
“The grant affords us the opportunity to delve deep into the history of Indigenous nations prevalent to Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia,” Ashley said. “The book will focus on their everyday lives from how they lived, to their different dialects, creating alliances and diplomatic relationships, to their pilgrimages and trade networks.”
“It’s important work that will appeal to many people interested in learning more about native nations, but specifically to historians and archeologists and to Indigenous people themselves.”
For the past four summers, Ashley and his students have been working on a project he started 20 years ago, in a wooded area on Big Talbot Island called Sarabay.“Sarabay is a Mocama town that dates back to the late 1500s and early 1600s,” said Ashley. “After a 20-year hiatus, we went back in and started digging again. With help from historical documents, surveys and shovel tests, we discovered the community’s council house – a center of living.”
Another project started in 1998, is the Mill Cove Complex located on private property in Ft. Caroline, that Ashley says has ties to the Cahokia Indians who lived in the Missouri and Illinois regions.
“We’ve been working on the Mill Cove Complex project off and on since 1998,” Ashley explained. “It dates back a thousand years and we know from our findings, the Cahokia traveled here and had interactions with other Indigenous groups in this area,” said Ashley.
A more recent project he’s working on with one of his anthropology students, Victoria Hayes, is on National Park Service land and includes mapping and researching huge shell mounds on Black Hammock Island.
Although Ashley says archaeological digging is a slow process and most sites are vast, he doesn’t mind.
“Archaeology is a work in progress – something always needs to be refined, reputed, interpreted or strengthened,” Ashley said. “I’m totally in my element, exactly where I want to be and how I always wanted to devote my career – immersed in the history of the Indigenous people of Northeast Florida.”
2023 AI For Good Hackathon
Florida Data Science for Social Good (FL-DSSG) and the UNF School of Computing partnered with AWS, First Tee, NLP Logix, CapTech and PGA Tour to host the AI4Good Hackathon earlier this month for UNF students.AI for Good is a 48-hour hackathon that brings together UNF students across colleges to build solutions that drive social and environmental benefits
Students worked in 3-person teams and were mentored by professionals from AWS, First Tee, CapTech, NLP Logix and UNF. Hackathon solutions presented by student teams were judged by representatives from NLP Logix, PGA Tour and First Tee.
First place went to the Computing Bear team (Hunter Ford) with each team member receiving a $500 gift card from NLP Logix. The second-place award went to the Star team (Aidan Doruska, Marion Forrest and Aryan Gholinezhad), with each team member receiving a $300 gift card from CapTech and third-place went to the Jaguars team (Walid Kambagha, Michael Kimollo and Mark Nugent), each receiving a $200 gift card from Dr. Karthikeyan Umapathy.
Learn more about this event.
Staff Spotlight: Jennifer Murray
Jennifer Murray, interim dean of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library, discovered her love for libraries as a student at the University of Buffalo. She is passionate about librarianship and is dedicated to helping UNF students and faculty reach their goals. Prior to her current appointment, Murray served as director of library systems and associate dean of the University's library.
How long have you worked at UNF?
5 1/2 years
Do you have a favorite spot on campus? If so, what makes that place special to you?
The Bamboo Garden. It is a beautiful and peaceful place that centers me the moment I walk into it.
What does your job as interim dean of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library involve doing?
Whether you are a dean, interim or otherwise, in a library or an academic unit, the job is similar in that we all provide leadership to advance the University and academic success. In my role as interim dean, the job is different every day but is always spent with student and faculty success in mind. One day I work with library faculty and staff to evaluate and enhance library services; the next is budget management for library resources; the next is space management for new study space; the next is working on fundraising initiatives; the next is working and collaborating with senior leadership to ensure the library is meeting the needs of the University community.
What do you enjoy the most about working in your field and what led you to choose this career path?
What I enjoy most about librarianship is that it’s a vocation, helping students and faculty achieve their needs and goals. A librarian is the link in our society between the past and the future and passing knowledge to the next generations. In addition, I enjoy being surrounded by dedicated faculty and staff that share my passion and commitment to student and faculty success. My experience working as a graduate assistant at the University at Buffalo Libraries led me to pursue a career in libraries which continues to be rewarding.
What were your career aspirations growing up?
Growing up my parents and stepmom all worked in higher education. My mom worked in the President’s Office at Duke University, my dad was the two-time national champion basketball coach at Brock University in Ontario, Canada, and my stepmom was a physical education professor at Brock. Even though they worked in different places and in different fields, they all had one thing in common. They were passionate about their career choices and had a deep connection to their universities. I admired them all and it felt natural to follow their path.
What other jobs have you held prior to your employment at UNF?
Prior to UNF, I spent most of my professional working career at the University at Buffalo Libraries. After working as a graduate assistant in the Libraries, I was hired as a library programmer/analyst and worked my way up to head of Discovery Services (a.k.a. library search engine). Most of my time at the University at Buffalo was on the technology side of libraries. UNF gave me the opportunity to grow into other areas of my profession.
How do you like to spend your time when you aren’t working?
I enjoy spending time with my partner, Joe, and my family. I also enjoy going out to eat, shopping and watching sports — college basketball (Go Ospreys!) and NFL football (Go Bills!) are my favorite.
Where did you grow up?
Upstate New York — Buffalo and Plattsburgh. I consider Buffalo my home. Go Bills!
Where did you go to school?
I attended the University at Buffalo. I received my bachelor’s degree in business administration and my master’s degree in library science. I worked as a student assistant in the School of Management throughout my undergraduate years and then worked as a graduate assistant in the libraries where I discovered my love for libraries.
What’s the greatest bit of advice you’ve ever been given?
Persistence is omnipotent.
Who inspires you and why?
My mom. She has a high emotional intelligence I try to emulate. She also instilled in me a strong work ethic and to always be on time. I still talk to her almost every day on my ride home from work.
What is a fun fact about you many people may not know?
I’ve watched every episode of Survivor — over 650 episodes and counting! I love the social dynamics, strategic gameplay and creativity of the challenges and the show overall.
Drive with Osprey Pride
Switch to the UNF Tag and Get Your Wings OnUniversity license plates are a unique representation of the University’s commitment to education, the community as well as school pride.
When you purchase a UNF license plate, a portion of the funds received from the sale supports scholarships, student programs and strengthening the value of a UNF degree.
Purchase your UNF license plate at a local tag agency or by mail.
It’s that time again – Faculty and Staff Mixer
Join your colleagues and meet new friends at the next Faculty and Staff Mixer Thursday, Dec. 7 from 4-6 p.m. in the Talon Room, Osprey Commons (Building 16).Unwind and enjoy FREE light bites and beverages as you visit with fellow UNF employees. A cash bar is also available.
Stop by and mingle with your fellow Ospreys at the last mixer of 2023.
Leading Ladies Leadership Summit
Join Taylor Leadership Institute for a free lunch and learn summit, celebrating successful and inspiring women leaders from the community Thursday, Nov. 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Talon Room, Bldg. 16, 4th floor.Featured speakers include Teresa Nichols, Marie Gnage, Lindsey Jackson and Joey Leik.
To attend this event, register today!
Spinnaker Media receives honor
UNF Spinnaker student media was recently honored with the Pacemaker award by the Associated Collegiate Press at the Fall National College Media Convention in Atlanta. The award honors the nation’s top collegiate online media outlets.Spinnaker was named among 18 online news organization recipients at four-year universities across the nation and was the only recipient of the award in Florida.
Unofficially known as the “Pulitzer Prize of Student Journalism,” the Pacemaker award recognizes overall excellence and distinguishes the top online student media produced during a particular school year.
Information provided by UNF Media Relations
Curtain call for UNF Shakespeare’s “Othello”
The last performance of UNF Shakespeare’s “Othello,” is tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 17 at 9:30 a.m. at the Lazzara Performance Hall, followed by Q & A with the cast and crew for area high school students.
The innovative, multilingual adaptation of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy incorporates linguistic diversity using five different languages: Arabic, English, Greek, Italian and Spanish.
In addition, UNF Shakespeare has been invited by the Shakespeare Association of America to perform “Othello” at their annual conference in spring 2024 in Portland, Oregon. To help contribute to this unique experience, donate today.
UNF Seaside Sculpture Park has new installations
The University of North Florida’s sculpture program installed five new student-created sculptures at UNF’s Seaside Sculpture Park earlier this month. This is the fifth art installation by UNF undergraduate sculpture students at the Sculpture Park since it opened in 2016. The sculptures from the previous installation will be up for auction in February 2024. Learn more about the latest sculptures created by our talented students.
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| “Propulsion" by Dustin Sims |
“Catfish Windmill” by Victoria Pontieri |
“Military in Memoriam” by Ethan Harmon |
“Flamingosis” by Shisam Barrios |
“Vitruvian Woman” by Patricia Muniz |
Osprey Profile: Kiante (Kyaa) McClennon
Kiante "Kyaa" McClennon says her life's passion is in helping people find the support they need and to help equip them with the right tools to find success. That's one of the reasons this Chicago native is studying for her master's in social work. In addition to her studies, she serves as president of the UNF Social Work Club (S.W.C.) Members Board.
Read on to learn more about this UNF student.
What is your major and why did you choose it?
My current field of study is a Master of Social Work (MSW) program. I selected social work as my major because of my aspiration to become a family advocate. My passion lies in helping individuals locate the support they need, aiding them in achieving success and equipping them with essential life skills that I have gained throughout my journey. Another reason I opted for social work is the remarkable diversity it offers as a field.
What brought you to UNF?
I've deeply valued the networking opportunities generously offered by Career Services. These experiences have emboldened me to voice my career aspirations more confidently. UNF, with its multitude of on-campus opportunities, truly fosters an environment ripe with possibilities for its students.
What have you enjoyed most about the University?
I have greatly appreciated the networking opportunities that Career Services has provided me. These opportunities have empowered me to become more vocal about my future career aspirations. The University of North Florida offers a myriad of opportunities for its students on campus, making it an environment filled with possibilities.
Do you have a favorite place on campus? If so, what makes that place special to you?
The library holds a special place in my heart on campus. I have a strong affection for it because it was where I began my journey as a student employee with the university.
How did you become involved with the Social Work Club and what has the experience been like for you thus far?
I discovered through Instagram that the Social Work Club was looking for new officers. Initially, I applied for the position of secretary. To my surprise, the club's advisor, Dr. Yolanda Machado, reached out to me via email and extended an offer for me to assume the role of president. I eagerly accepted the opportunity. My involvement with the Social Work Club has been an enriching, dynamic and transformative experience. It has provided me with numerous chances to connect with campus partners and participate in significant events, such as the Legislative Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD) conference.
What’s the greatest bit of advice you’ve ever been given?
Choose yourself every day even when it feels hard.
Who or what inspires you?
My nephews serve as a profound source of inspiration, instilling in me hope, motivation and a profound sense of joy.
What is a fun fact about you many people may not know?
I like to go ax throwing in my spare time.
Faculty and Staff News
Brooks College of Health
Dr. Lillia Loriz, professor of nursing and Dr. Judith Rodriguez, professor emerita with colleagues Catherine Saenz, Aydan Jordan, Kevin Schill and Megan Colletto, received acceptance to publish “Low Energy Intake Leads to Body Composition and Performance Decrements in Highly-trained, Female Athlete: WANDER (Woman’s Activity and Nutrition During an Extensive Hiking Route) Case Study” in The Journal of the American Nutrition Association.
Dr. Lillia Loriz, professor of nursing, Dr. Julie Baker-Townsend, associate professor, Student Health Services, Dr. Patricia Richards, assistant professor Student Health Services and Catherine Saenz, received acceptance to publish “Your Patient is Going on a Thru-Hike” in The Clinical Advisor.
Dr. Elissa Barr, professor with colleagues Dr. Beomyoung (Luke) Cho, assistant professor and Meredith Pinard, adjunct, presented “Health Policy and STI Rates: Findings and Implications” at the 36th International Union of STI Prevention Conference in Valletta, Malta, in Oct. 2023.
Dr. Tes Tuason, professor of public health and program director in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, along with co-authors C. Dominik Güss, Lauren Boyd, Kelly Perniciaro, Danielle Free and J.R. Free, published an article titled "The politics of COVID-19: Differences between U.S. red and blue states in COVID-19 regulations and deaths" in Health Policy Open, November.
College of Education and Human Services
Dr. Kim A. Cheek, associate professor along with doctoral students Jeania Jones and Lindsay Gallon, published “What beginning teacher candidates think they need to learn to engage in culturally responsive teaching: Implication for teacher educators” in Conference Proceedings of the 2023 Annual Conference of the Associate of Teacher Educators.
Dr. Rakesh K. Maurya, assistant professor, published a study “Therapeutic power analysis of Rumi poems for its use in bibliotherapy” in the journal Poetry Therapy.
Dr. Mark Halley, associate professor and Dr. Dawn Wessling, assistant professor presented with Dr. Brendan Stern from Gallaudet University at the annual MSERA conference in Pensacola on research in progress “Far-Right Legislation and the Chilling Effect on Interpreter Education.”
Office of Experiential Learning
Dr. Rakesh K. Maurya, assistant professor, published a study “Therapeutic power analysis of Rumi poems for its use in bibliotherapy” in the journal Poetry Therapy.
Dr. Mark Halley, associate professor and Dr. Dawn Wessling, assistant professor presented with Dr. Brendan Stern from Gallaudet University at the annual MSERA conference in Pensacola on research in progress “Far-Right Legislation and the Chilling Effect on Interpreter Education.”
Office of Experiential Learning
Dr. Justin Sipes, director of the office of institutional learning and Dr. Amanda Kulp, assistant vice president, Office of Institutional Effectiveness, co-presented a session “Building Self-Efficacy and Capacity in the Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Competency: Studying the Impact of a Learning Community Model” at the Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Assessment Institute on Oct. 30.
Dr. Justin Sipes will continue to serve on the Mid-level Administrators Steering Committee of NASPA Student Affairs Administrators for Higher Education. His term will be extended through March 2025.
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Dr. Amanda Kulp, assistant vice president, with colleagues Dr. Jennifer Perkins, associate director of assessment, Jasmine Graham, assessment fellow and Samantha Feaster, accreditation coordinator with College of Education and Human Services, co-presented a session “Fostering a Culture of Evidence through a Community of Practice” at the Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Assessment Institute on Oct. 31.
Dr. Amanda Kulp, assistant vice president, with colleagues Dr. Jennifer Perkins, associate director of assessment, Jasmine Graham, assessment fellow and Samantha Feaster, accreditation coordinator with College of Education and Human Services, co-presented a session “Fostering a Culture of Evidence through a Community of Practice” at the Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Assessment Institute on Oct. 31.
Free Things to Do
2023 Annual UNF Art and Design Faculty Exhibition
Exhibition on view now through Nov. 17, UNF Gallery of Art
The Annual UNF Art and Design Faculty Exhibition highlights the creative and academic achievements of our Art and Design Faculty. Learn more about this faculty exhibit.
Contemporary Cartographies
Exhibit on view now through Nov. 26, MOCA Jacksonville
This exhibit includes works from MOCA Jacksonville’s permanent collection, complemented by loans from local and national artists, charting their surrounding landscape both literally and figuratively; whether it be through tracing a familiar route, capturing the movement of a bustling city or portraying the people and features of the milieu that defines them. Learn more about Contemporary Cartographies. (© Kenny Nguyen, Topography of Memory, 2019-2020. Hand-cut silk fabric, acrylic paint, canvas, and pins, 65 x 98 x 10 inches. Courtesy of the artist.)
Facets: Contemporary Expressions in Sculptural Ceramics
Exhibit on view now through Nov. 26, MOCA Jacksonville
The exhibit features work by eleven internationally recognized contemporary ceramic artists working to push the boundaries in the vibrant and rapidly evolving landscape of contemporary sculptural ceramics. Learn more about the Facets exhibit.
UNF Shakespeare presents "Othello"
Thursday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m., Lazzara Performance Hall
Led by UNF English Professor Will Pewitt, UNF students perform an original multilingual version of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy "Othello." Learn more about this production. Last performance, Friday, Nov. 17, 9:30 a.m., Lazzara Performance Hall.
UNF Opera Theater presents: Hansel and Gretel
Friday, Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 19, 3 p.m., Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Theater
Composer, Engelbert Humperdinck; Librettist, Adelheid Wette; Curtis Tucker, conductor; Dr. John Daugherty, director. Learn more about this theatrical performance.
UNF Astronomy Night: Results from NASA's Eclipse Ballooning Project
Friday, Nov. 17, 8 p.m., Science & Engineering Building (Room 1102)
UNF Physics faculty member Dr. Nirmal Patel and his student research team will give a short public talk about their recent experiment to study changes in the ozone using high altitude balloon flights during the solar eclipse. Learn more about the upcoming astronomy night event.
Archaeological Institute of America Event
Saturday, Nov. 18, noon - 1:30 p.m., Social Sciences Building (Room 1205)
The AIA Jacksonville Society and the UNF Archaeology Lab are presenting a lecture by archaeologist Dr. Charles Stanish from the University of South Florida titled “The Origins and Nature of the Paracas Culture.” Learn more about this upcoming lecture.
jemFest
Saturday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m., Recital Hall of the Fine Arts Building
The Jacksonville Electroacoustic Music Festival (jemFEST) returns featuring Grammy award-winning performer Nick Photinos. Special thanks to the Eisen Experiential Grant. Learn more about this upcoming musical event.
Teaching with Spatial Analysis
Friday, Nov. 28, 10 - 11 a.m., Virtual
Spatial analysis is the process of using a variety of methods and tools to think about phenomena in their geographical and topographical dimensions. Join us for a conversation with Dr. Chris Baynard, associate professor of geography and GIS, about ways that faculty can approach using spatial analysis in their research and teaching. Learn more and register for this virtual event.
Jazz Combo Night
Wednesday, Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m., Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Theater
Lynne Arriale, director. Learn more about this theatrical performance.
Art and Design Senior Art Exhibition Opening Reception
Thursday, Nov. 30, 5 - 7 p.m., Lufrano Intercultural Gallery
The UNF Gallery of Art and the Department of Art, Art History and Design are proud to present the Fall 2023 Senior Showcase featuring works by graduating students. Learn more about the senior art exhibition.
36th Annual Great American Jazz Series presents: Swing into the Holidays!
Thursday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m., Lazzara Performance Hall
Get into the holiday spirit while listening to UNF jazz ensembles performing Christmas and holiday big band jazz. J.B. Scott, artistic director, UNF JE1 director. Learn more about this holiday performance.
VLC Faculty Workshop Series: Recording Studio and A/B Assignments for Students
Frdiay, Dec. 8, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Thomas G. Carpenter Library
Drop in to this workshop and see what Audio visual recording capabilities are available in the Thomas G. Carpenter Library’s Recording Studio. Do you want your students to create a podcast? Record a speech? They can do all of that and more in the Recording Studio. Learn more about this workshop.
Swoop Summary
Men's Cross Country Clinches Sixth at NCAA South Regionals
North Florida men's cross country notched a phenomenal sixth-place finish among a field of 23 teams in the NCAA South Regionals at Mark Bostick Golf Course on Friday, Nov. 10. Learn more about UNF's performance at the NCAA South Regionals.
Here are a few upcoming events:
Men's Basketball vs. Northwestern State
Friday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m. | UNF Arena | Purchase Tickets
Men's Basketball vs. Maine
Saturday, Nov. 18, 5 p.m. | UNF Arena | Purchase Tickets
Women's Basketball vs. Warner
Wednesday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m. | UNF Arena | Free Admission | Pajama Night