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Jason Evans to Discuss Problems, Solutions for ‘State of Watery Peril’

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Evans will deliver keynote address at Volusia Water Alliance symposium 

Jason Evans, Ph.D., associate professor of environmental science and studies at Stetson University, will be discussing ways to conserve Florida’s fresh water supply in his keynote presentation “Reclaiming the Future: Science, Engagement and Hope in our State of Watery Peril” during the Volusia Water Alliance’s annual Fall Symposium, Friday, Oct. 26, in DeLand. [Read more…] about Jason Evans to Discuss Problems, Solutions for ‘State of Watery Peril’

FLVC to Tackle High Textbook Costs During OER Summit

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Following the success of the Florida Virtual Campus’ Open Educational Resources Summit (OER Summit) last February, FLVC is excited to announce the next OER Summit for Feb. 27 – 28, 2019, at the Sheraton Orlando North in Orlando, FL. The Summit is designed for attendees to learn how to identify, modify, and design OER, with the goal of implementation at their college or university. [Read more…] about FLVC to Tackle High Textbook Costs During OER Summit

UNF Hosts Endowed and First Generation Scholarship Luncheon

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The University of North Florida will recognize endowed and First Generation scholarship donors and will celebrate the lives of students that have been forever changed by their generosity at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, in the Adam W. Herbert University Center, Building 43, Grand Banquet Hall, Room 1044, on the UNF campus. [Read more…] about UNF Hosts Endowed and First Generation Scholarship Luncheon

Rattler Football Partakes in Post-Hurricane Relief Efforts

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University FAMU Cares Initiative Underway
On Sunday, October 14, FAMU Football Coach Willie Simmons, members of the football team and Athletics’ staff delivered fifty cases of bottled water to Havana and Marianna, Fla., two cities devastated by Hurricane Michael.

Florida A&M University (FAMU) Head Football Coach Willie Simmons, fresh off of one of the biggest victories in recent history, immediately turned his attention to the devastation caused by Hurricane Michael in the Florida Panhandle. [Read more…] about Rattler Football Partakes in Post-Hurricane Relief Efforts

UNF’s LGBT Resource Center Awarded LGBTQ Community Fund Grant

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The University of North Florida’s LGBT Resource Center has received a $30,000 grant from the LGBTQ Community Fund for Northeast Florida. The Fund recently awarded a total of $130,000 in grants to numerous local agencies that serve the LGBTQ community and focus on making Jacksonville more inclusive. [Read more…] about UNF’s LGBT Resource Center Awarded LGBTQ Community Fund Grant

UF launches new Earth systems institute to communicate environmental issues to Floridians

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The University of Florida has launched the Thompson Institute for Earth Systems (TIES), an outreach-focused center that aims to advance public understanding of the most pressing environmental challenges in Florida and beyond. [Read more…] about UF launches new Earth systems institute to communicate environmental issues to Floridians

See Conservation Rocks at PSC Energy Awareness Month Event

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DeSoto Trail Elementary School fourth graders will make Conservation Rock tomorrow at the Florida Public Service Commission’s (PSC) Energy Awareness Month event.

PSC Executive Director Braulio Baez will share energy conservation tips with students, who will then paint conservation rocks to be placed throughout Tallahassee and Florida. The students’ art and conservation messages will rock Florida on Twitter and Facebook!

The Conservation Rocks event is scheduled for the following time and location:

Tuesday, October 16, 2018
9:30 a.m.
DeSoto Trail Elementary School
Cafeteria
5200 Tredington Park Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32309

 

Princeton Review Names UNF ‘Best in the Southeast’ College

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For the 10th consecutive year, the University of North Florida is one of the best colleges in the Southeast, according to The Princeton Review. The nationally-known education services company recommends UNF in its “Best in the Southeast” list for 2019. [Read more…] about Princeton Review Names UNF ‘Best in the Southeast’ College