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JU Political Science Professor Stephen Baker gave his take Sunday to First Coast News on the selection of Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney’s running mate.
“Ryan adds a lot more excitement to the ticket,” Baker told the …
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JU grad Georgina Kalaitzi takes first runner-up in national 2012 Venus Model Search
She’d modeled before, but 2010 Jacksonville University grad Georgina Kalaitzis had never considered pageants or swimsuit contests before entering the national Venus Model Search on a whim in early July.
By Thursday, Aug. 9, she’d bested nearly all other 1,000 …
Read More »JU’s TRiO students explore Florida grad schools on road trip
Students in JU’s TRiO Student Support Services program recently explored graduate schools at Florida Atlantic University, University of Miami and Florida International University in hopes to increase the retention and graduation rates at Jacksonville University.
This graduate school tour allowed …
Read More »Wine and chocolate: To your health? So says JU Associate Professor of Exercise Science Heather Hausenblas
Red red wine you make me feel so fine – UB40
Coconut fudge really blows down those blues – The Beatles
By Phillip Milano
Turns out there really are some health benefits to chocolate and the red grape, and JU …
Read More »Congratulations to August Employee of the Month Zarifa Usmhnova!
Congratulations to August JU Employee of the Month Zarifa Usmhnova of Physical Plant, nominated by Humanities Professor Carole C. Barnett.
In her nomination, Prof. Barnett lauded Ms. Usmhnova for her work in keeping Council Building in tip-top shape:
“She keeps …
Read More »You scream, we scream … for ice cream at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17!
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
The JU Employee Advisory Council is hosting an Ice Cream Social for JU faculty and staff as our summer comes to an end.
Come build your Sundae! Here are the specifics:
• Friday, Aug. 17
• 2-3:30
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Davis Leadership Center presents Isaiah Harris, Tony Boselli and Donovin Darius Sept. 11!
Davis Leadership Luncheon
Presents Isaiah Harris, Tony Boselli, and Donovin Darius
on
FOOTBALL TO BUSINESS – LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP AND CHARACTER
Moderated by Dr. Julius Demps
SEE FLYER BELOW FOR DETAILS!
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Read More »JU’s Dolphin Advanced Science and Technology Camp a hit on TV morning news
Check out the coverage on Action News Aug. 3 of JU’s Dolphin Advanced Science and Technology Camp, with students from Kirby-Smith Middle School. Reporter Tracy Collins talked with students and camp coordinator Tony Guy about robotics, shark dissections and more.…
Read More »TRAFFIC ALERT: Arlington Expwy detours 11 p.m. Aug. 3 to 2 p.m. Aug. 9
Aug. 2, 2012
To: JU faculty and staff
Re: Arlington Expressway construction work
Please see the JEA news release below. JEA informs us that while all Arlington Expressway overpasses will be open during construction work on the road from 11 …
Read More »Open JU basketball team practice, burgers and hotdogs on tap this Saturday
Coach Warren and the Men’s Basketball Team are hosting
an open practice in Swisher Gym this Saturday.
THE DOORS TO SWISHER GYM WILL OPEN AT 11 a.m.
The team and the JU Basketball Tip Off Club will be grilling
hamburgers …
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