Fire Drills
As required by the State Fire Marshal and Florida Statutes, the Department of Environmental Health and Safety has been conducting fire evacuation drills in select buildings on campus with assistance from UPD, Physical Facilities and Building Emergency Coordinators. On Friday, Jan. 16, a fire drill will be randomly initiated at Buildings 39 and 39A.
On the Edge: TEDxJacksonville 2026 Conference
UNF is the presenting sponsor as
TEDxJacksonville returns to UNF on
Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the Lazzara Performance Hall. The theme is “
On the Edge,” and explores the transformative space where risk meets opportunity and where the courage to challenge convention can ignite meaningful change.
Purchase tickets today!
Arbor Day Florida Celebration
UNF, in partnership with the City of Jacksonville, Public Trust for Conservation, COJ Tree Commission and Greenscape Jacksonville, will celebrate Arbor Day Florida with a tree ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Jan. 16 at 1:30 p.m. near the roundabout Lot 18.
Office of Faculty Excellence Study Abroad
Join the Office of Faculty Excellence and the International Center for a session on leading faculty-led study abroad programs for 2027. Review and
sign up for one or all three session dates in February. Proposals for programs are due in
April (Spring Break) and
May (Spring/Summer) 2026. For questions, email
studyabroad@unf.edu.
Swoop the Loop 5K
Be a part of UNF’s annual tradition of celebrating health, wellness and community spirit on
Saturday, Feb. 7 at 8 a.m. The Swoop the Loop 5K brings together students, alumni and faculty and community partners for an unforgettable morning run or walk.
Early bird registration is $34.09 and ends on Jan. 15.
Register for this fun, family-friendly campus event.
Health and Vitality Lunch & Learn
Kick off the New Year and join us at the first
Health & Vitality Lunchtime Chat of 2026 on
Tuesday, Jan. 27, where we’ll partner with Mending Hearts, a peer-supported organization dedicated to helping individuals with heart disease, their families and caregivers. This session will feature Karin Bertozzi, a cardiac survivor, who will share an overview of Mending Hearts’ mission, the support and services they offer, and her inspiring personal journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about heart health, discover valuable community resources, and connect with others who care about wellness. The presentation is about 15 minutes followed by a Q&A.
Click here to register no later than Jan. 26 to receive a Zoom link. All present attendees will have a chance to win a $10 Amazon gift card at the end of the presentation.
Greek Life Survey
The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is gathering information about UNF professional staff and faculty who are members of fraternities and sororities. This survey will help highlight and celebrate the presence of Greek life across the UNF community. The results will be posted on
OFSL's website. Please
fill out the survey if interested.
Recognize a Colleague
CPR, First Aid and AED Certification
This course provides American Red Cross Adult First Aid and CPR/AED training for currently enrolled UNF students, faculty and staff. The certification for CPR, First Aid and AED is valid for two years from the date of completion. Participants must
sign up online in advance and complete an online training portion before attending the in-person class. Click the link, scroll down to "CPR/First-Aid Training" and click register.
New Office Supply Partner: Perimeter Office Products
Volunteer Opportunity
The English Language Program is looking for
conversation partner program volunteers. Partners meet one-on-one with international students for an hour each week during the semester to help ELP students practice their conversational English and ease their transition into the UNF community. For an opportunity to gain volunteer hours, help someone practice English, learn about a different culture and make a new friend, visit the
English Language Program Office (Building 14E, Room 1710) or email
volunteerelp@unf.edu.
Merch Sale
The
UNF Bookstore has expanded its sale event for Softlines apparel and gifts. Merchandise usually marked at
50% off is now
60% off, and merchandise usually marked at
30% off is now
40% off until
Sunday, March 1. The UNF Bookstore is also holding a sale on select Moleskine notebooks for
50% off, while supplies last. Both sales are available
online and in-store.
UNF Esports Campus Kart Clash Tournament
Celebrate the launch of UNF’s new
Flight Deck with a Mario Kart 8™ tournament for students, faculty and staff on
Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. in the Flight Deck, Student Union Building 58.
Register Now. Contact UNF Esports at
esports@unf.edu or (904) 620-1000.
Faculty-led 2027 Proposal Open
Faculty members are invited to submit proposals for the 2027 Faculty-Led Programs. The deadline for Spring Break 2027 proposals is
Friday, April 3, 2026, and the deadline for Spring/Summer 2027 proposals is Friday, May 15, 2026. For vendor information, faculty should refer to the
Vendor Portfolio and the
Program Brochure. Any questions can be directed to
luisa.martinez@unf.edu.
Faculty and Staff Greek Life Participation
The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is gathering information about UNF professional staff and faculty who are members of fraternities and sororities. This survey will help highlight and celebrate the presence of Greek life across the UNF community. The results will be posted on
OFSL's website. Please
fill out the survey if interested.
OspreyPsych’s Free Telehealth Support Group
Ospreypsych Telehealth Supportive Group Therapy, led by psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner graduate students, offers six virtual sessions for UNF undergraduates from all majors experiencing academic stress and anxiety, beginning
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at noon. Participation is free. Share the
sign up form link with students.
Family Weekend Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for
Family Weekend 2026 to help welcome parents and families to UNF from
Friday, Feb. 27, through Sunday, March 1, 2026. Contact AJ Felix at
a.j.felix@unf.edu or (904) 620-1077 if you are interested in volunteering.
Celebrate an Outstanding Group Administrator
Each month, the Office of Experiential Learning celebrates an outstanding group administrator who brings
Engage UNF to life. This leader uses the platform to strengthen involvement, streamline organization management, and create meaningful experiences for students across UNF. Get to know the people behind the work and this month’s Engage UNF IMPACT Maker,
Emily McNeil, volunteer coordinator with Meal on Wings!
Student Art Exhibit
The Reimagined Materials exhibition in the Thomas G. Carpenter Library is a collaboration between Special Collections & University Archives and the ART3930 ST Bookbinding class from the Art, Art History & Design Department. All the books displayed are crafted by students using scrap materials. Through upcycling and repurposing these materials, students create both traditional and non-traditional artists' books that explore their concepts in creative and environmentally friendly ways. The exhibition will be open during regular library hours through Jan. 31.
VLC Cultural and AR Series: Civil Rights and Leadership
Explore
civil rights history in the
Carpenter Library's Virtual Learning Center during
January’s Cultural VR/AR Series. Drop in
TODAY from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to experience immersive stories on justice, leadership and local history, including the
Eartha M. M. White VR Experience. Open to students, faculty, staff and the community. Contact Beryl White-Bing, Virtual Learning Librarian,
b.white.bing@unf.edu.
Call for Nominations
Nominations are open for the
Vicki Cornett Caring Award, which honors "random acts of kindness and deliberate acts of care" in the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services (SCOEHS). To nominate someone, email
Silverfield@unf.edu with a brief explanation of why they deserve the award. Two awards will be given; one for faculty/staff and one for students. Any UNF faculty or staff may submit nominations. Nominations close on
Friday, Feb. 20.
Marketing & Communications Support Process
Marketing & Communications will introduce a new tiered support structure starting
Monday, Feb. 2, aimed at enhancing the University’s reputation and enrollment efforts. Key changes include retiring from the ServiceNow Design Request form and using Canva as the primary tool for creating graphics, flyers and event materials with UNF-branded templates. UNF employees with primary creative responsibilities can request access by emailing unfmarketing@unf.edu, after which they will join the UNF Canva Users Teams group for training and support. Learn more about design and marketing resources by visiting the
Communications Toolkit.
The University of North Florida has once again been recognized for its sustained commitment to community partnership, earning the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement for the third time. UNF is among only 277 schools nationwide to earn this prestigious distinction, awarded by the American Council of Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
The University of North Florida will host the 2026 TEDxJacksonville conference, “On the Edge,” on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the UNF Fine Arts Center’s Lazzara Performance Hall. This immersive one-day experience invites attendees to explore ideas that challenge boundaries and spark transformative conversations.
Marlon Montanella becomes the fourth Head Coach in North Florida Men's Soccer program history, as announced by North Florida Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Nick Morrow last month.
To date, more than 47,000 people have registered for UNF's AI for Work and Life certificate — now available for $249.
UNF is asking all users who access Banner Services from off‑campus to make sure their FortiClient VPN is updated. Older versions of FortiClient — especially those with the red/orange icon — are no longer compatible and must be replaced with the newest version to avoid losing access.
New Year-New Library Database Resources
By Byron E. Jones
Brooks College of Health
Whitney Oldenburg: Left Behind
Artist Talk: Jason Reblando - This Captured Paper
Swimming Earns Three Individual Wins, Relay Victory at Georgia Southern