Osprey Update for Students

Lot 11, adjacent to Osprey Cove housing units T, U and V, will be unavailable for maintenance beginning today, Monday, June 19, for a duration of 90 days. For move-in day, Sunday, June 25, Parking Lot 11 entrances will be open and accessible to vehicular traffic to allow the drop off of students/belongings. The designated lanes for entering and exiting the site will be in a suitable condition to support safe access and applicable pedestrian egress for these activities. Students residing in Osprey Cove for the Summer B session, with a valid Housing A parking permit, may park in the following lots:

• Lot 10: next to the UNF Annex, Building 6, and Osprey Commons, Building 16
• Lot 12: between Osprey Clubhouse, Building 17, and the Fine Arts Center Parking Garage, Garage 44A

The following lots will be reserved for the Jacksonville Armada Football Club event, Sunday, June 25: 

• Lot 5: reserved 3 to 7 p.m. for team members and media. 
• Lot 18/Arena Garage 38: reserved 3 to 7 p.m. for general admission attendees. Parking costs $5 per vehicle, only cash payments accepted; those with valid UNF parking permits may park at no charge. 
• Lot 46: reserved 1 to 7 p.m. for event staff and emergency vehicles

All lots will return to normal parking activity after 7 p.m. For additional event questions, visit Jacksonville Armada Football Club. 

Varsity Lane and Lot 34, behind the Arena, Building 34, won't be accessible 7 a.m. Saturday, June 24, through 6 p.m. Sunday, June 25, due to maintenance work on the north cellular tower.

Discovering Physics is a conceptual physics course for non-science majors that will introduce students to the concepts/ideas of physics without a lot of mathematics. Topics include: energy, forces, electricity/magnetism, radioactivity, gravity, relativity and more. This course is currently listed as PHY 2930 but will be changed to PHY 1033 for the fall semester.

The Office of Undergraduate Research is hosting a research retreat Friday, July 28, at the Museum of Science and History, downtown Jacksonville. All undergraduates, graduate students and alumni that are currently/have been involved in research are encouraged to attend. Follow this link to register and learn more. Faculty interested in attending may contact Kelsey Eagen, coordinator.

The University recreational tennis courts, adjacent to the Tennis Clubhouse, Building 37, are open for use by students, faculty and staff with a valid Osprey 1Card. To gain access, swipe your card at the Student Wellness Complex, Building 61, front desk; the on-duty staff will unlock the courts. The courts are open only during daylight hours, as follows:

• Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Softball Program is seeking student managers for the upcoming season. Main duties include team laundry, field setup/breakdown and game day operations assistance. For questions or more information, contact Emily Ward, head student manager.

Active duty military and veterans are invited to participate in an informative one-day workshop on the fundamentals of starting a franchise business. Registration is required and limited to the first 60 people; register here.

Welcome to The Nest, Ospreys! Summer B Kickoff, summer's official welcome, helps new and returning students adjust to the semester with a series of events and activities during the first week of classes. Whether you want to enjoy a cookout, participate in some fun activities or get involved on campus, Summer B Kickoff has something for everyone. A few highlights follow:

• Party on the Lawn: 8 to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 25, Osprey Clubhouse Lawn, Building 17; enjoy free snacks, play yard games and mingle after move-in

• 15th Annual Cookout: 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 26, Osprey Plaza, Student Union, Building 58; experience a showcase of UNF student organizations, free food, activities, music and giveaways. The first 400 students to arrive will receive a free UNF tank top.

• Juggling Duo, Team Rootberry: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 1, Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Theater, Building 14A; Team Rootberry will perform award-winning juggling and sword-swallowing stunts. The first 50 students to arrive will receive a Campus Life prize pack.

Promoted by the Office of Campus Life and funded by the Student Life and Services Fee, all activities are free for current UNF students with a valid Osprey 1Card. View the full schedule of over 30 events here.

Decorate sandals/sunglasses and make ice cream sundaes while enjoying food, fun and conversation.