Fall ‘24: Inside ‘Swoop’ on what’s new and upcoming

The University of North Florida welcomed new and returning students and their families back to campus during UNF Move-In today. President Moez Limayem, Provost Karen Patterson and Ozzie stopped by the Clubhouse to personally greet students as they checked in. More than 168 UNF community volunteers assisted including Jacksonville-based Corporate Traffic Logistics which provided chill-down stations at the residence halls packed with cold drinks, campus essentials and prizes.

As UNF soars into the fall semester, students and visitors will spot notable upgrades across campus including major building renovation projects, new academic programs, fresh dining options and exciting events. There will be opportunities for campus engagement and academic and personal growth for all students joining The Nest this fall.

Enjoy the following preview of the fall semester at UNF:

Campus upgrades

UNF is growing with renovation projects throughout campus. Here's what is happening behind the construction fencing, as well as some projects soon underway:

• Honors Residence Hall:The new Honors Residence Hall is currently being built on Osprey Ridge Road, just north of the Osprey Fountains residence hall. This project will provide an additional 520 residential beds. As part of the construction, a new boardwalk will be built to connect the housing project to the center of the campus. The project is expected to be ready for student move-in for the fall 2025 term.
• Coggin College of Business:The Coggin College of Business is currently undergoing remodeling in two phases. Phase one involves remodeling the first floor and adding a new north entry and lobby area to Building 10, with an expected completion date in late fall 2024. The remodeled space will be the new home of the Welcome Center, One Stop and Student Financial Services. Following phase one's completion, phase two will include the construction of a new three-story infill building that joins Buildings 42 and Building 10 and is scheduled to be finished in late spring 2026.
• Brooks College of Health:The Brooks College of Health project will renovate select laboratories and common spaces in the building. The architect and contractor have been selected and the construction inJ. Brooks Brown Hall, Building 39, is forecasted to begin in late spring 2025.
• Student Support and Academic Building:The new Student Support and Academic Building received funding from the State Legislature this year. The estimated 60,000-square-foot building will be located north of The Green adjacent to the Thomas G. Carpenter Library. The building is expected to be three to four stories and will house academic support areas, study spaces, classrooms and student lounges. The project will break ground in late spring 2025.

Academic updates

This semester, UNF introduced a variety of new degree programs including a new Ph.D. program in computer information scienceswith concentrations in Cybersecurity and Intelligent Systems, as well as a new M.S. in FinTechand a Certificate in Teaching Diverse Learners.

New concentrations in Geographic Information Systems and Marketing Analytics are now available in the M.S. in Business Analyticsprogram, as well as a new Financial Technology concentration for the B.S. in Computing & Information Sciencesand new concentrations in Workforce Learning & Leadership and Professional Education for the B.S. in Learning Design & Technology.

In the spring, students can expect to see new degree programs including a new Environmental Science B.S.and a Certificate in Medical Humanities. A new concentration in Library and Archival Studies has been added to the B.A. in Africana Studies, as well as a new concentration in Econometrics for the M.S. in Business Analytics.

Fresh dining choices

ACE Sushi, offering fresh, high-quality sushi and fusion items by specially trained chefs in convenient grab-and-go packages or as made-to-order items, is replacing the Chop'd and Wrap'd at Alumni Square, located in Building 9. The location is undergoing renovation and modernization and will offer a diverse menu including natural, gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options. The project is set to be finished during the first week of fall semester. New digital menu boards displaying menu items, nutritional facts and products will be available at the Osprey Cafe, ACE Sushi and Marketplace at the John A. Delaney Student Union. For more information on locations and hours, visit the Dining Services website.

Carpenter Library

Updates at the Carpenter Library include the opening of balcony seating on the fourth floor, available Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the fall semester. The Library will also now be open 24 hours during Finals Week, starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, and ending at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13.

Don't miss upcoming events, including:

• Transfer Student Library Open House- Aug. 22, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Campus Canines Library Visits - Every other Tuesday beginning Aug. 27, 4 to 6 p.m.
• Tommy G's Haunted Open House- Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Athletics

All UNF home games are free for students. Schedules for men's and women's basketball will be released soon. Here is a sampling of upcoming games:

• Women's Soccer vs. UF - Aug. 22, 7 p.m. at Hodges Stadium
• Volleyball vs. FSU- Sept. 10, 5 p.m. at the Arena
• Volleyball vs. JU- Sept. 26, 7 p.m. at the Arena
• Men's Soccer vs. JU- Sept. 28, 7 p.m. at Hodges Stadium
• Women's Soccer vs. JU- Oct. 26, 6 p.m. at Hodges Stadium

View scheduled game datesfor all Osprey sports and stay informed about gameday protocols.

Upcoming events

Participate inmarket days, musical performances, wellness programs,public policy events, Distinguished Voices Lecture Seriesand other eventshappening throughout the semester. Be mindful that some dates, times and locations may change. Here are some highlighted events for students:

• Welcome to the Nest- Aug. 16, 7 p.m. at Osprey Plaza
• Block Party- Aug. 18, 11 a.m. at Osprey Plaza
• Jacksonville Jaguars Season Ticket Sales- Aug. 19, 10 a.m. at Osprey Plaza
• WOW Pep Rally- Aug. 20, 5 p.m. at the Arena Plaza
• Student Government Comedy Show- Aug. 23, 7 p.m. at the Lazzara
• On-Campus Job Fair- Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Osprey Plaza
• Lend-A-Wing (LAW) Cooking Demo - Sept. 11, noon at the LAW Pantry
• Oktoberfest- Sept. 19, 6 p.m. at the Amphitheater
• Convocation- Sept. 20 time/location TBD
• Spirit Week Cafe Takeover- Sept. 30, noon at UNF Cafe
• Pool Party- Oct. 1, 5 p.m. at the Fountains
• Battle of the Bands- Oct. 3, 6 p.m. at the Ampitheater
• 15thAnnual Roar and Soar Tailgate- Oct. 6, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Everbank Field
• Commuter Day- Oct. 15, 10 a.m. at Osprey Plaza
• Swoop into Service- Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to noon at the Student Union
• Winterfest- Dec. 5, 3 p.m. at Osprey Plaza
• Fall Commencement Ceremonies- Dec. 13 at the UNF Arena

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