Feathering the Nest
August 11 - 15
Feathering the Nest is a new initiative hosted by the President’s Office to celebrate UNF’s dedicated staff and faculty. Designed to spark excitement and appreciation, this week of spirit activities aims to help energize the campus community as we gear up for the upcoming academic year.
RSVP for the August 12 Group Photo and August 14 Pep Rally by August 6.
The deadline for the Swoop Spirit Showdown Department Video Contest is August 6.
Week of Activities and Events
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Monday, August 11 | Swoop Spirit Showdown Winners Announced
The winning department video from the Swoop Spirit Showdown will be revealed. The deadline is August 6 to submit a short video of your department performing the Swoop. Please see contest detail information here: Swoop Spirit Showdown: Department Video Contest (Rules and Judge Rubric)
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Tuesday, August 12 | Group Photo and Cookout
11:00 am - Arrive at the Student Union Amphitheater to pick up your free t-shirt (and slip it over your clothes). The campus community will spell out “U-N-F” in a drone photo at the amphitheater.
Participants need to arrive no later than 11:15 to pick up their free “True North” t-shirt and form the letters for the group photo. The cookout immediately follows on Student Union Plaza. The menu includes cheeseburgers, hot dogs, side salad, chips, watermelon slices and beverages.
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Wednesday, August 13 | Osprey Pause & Play
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM - Visit the John Delaney Student Union, building 58 East for a relaxing time with the Campus Canines then enjoy a variety of game play in the Student Union Game Room. Light snacks will be provided.
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Thursday, August 14 | Pep Rally with the President and Karaoke
12:00 pm - Arrive at the Student Union, building 58 West ballrooms (third floor) to enjoy a pep rally with President Limayem, which will be followed by karaoke and snow cones until 1:30 PM.
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Friday, August 15 | Spirit Day!
Show your Osprey pride by wearing your UNF colors as we all welcome our students to campus.