The Jacksonville University College of Fine Arts Performing Arts Series will present saxophonist Andrew Cummings in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 in Terry Hall on the JU campus. There is no admission charge and the public is invited.…
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JU-UNF Philosophy Slam to tackle ‘The Community of Sanity In the Age of the Meme’ Sept. 17
The Philosophy Clubs of JU & UNF Present a
Philosophy Slam!
The Community of Sanity
in the Age of the Meme
Hosted by Dr. Mitch Haney
Associate Professor of Philosophy
University of North Florida
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17…
Read More »JU Prof. Heather Hausenblas in Real Simple magazine: Exercise affects libido
If you want to boost your sex drive, keep physically fit. That’s what JU Associate Exercise Science Prof. Heather Hausenblas’ research shows.
“Exercise is one of the best ways to improve body image, which affects libido,” Hausenblas says in an …
Read More »That algae in the St. Johns may produce toxins, JU Prof. Andy Ouellette says in First Coast News report (WITH UPDATE)
The abundance of green algae in the St. Johns River is not just unattractive – it may produce toxins, Jacksonville University Biology Prof. Andy Ouellette told Jacksonville’s First Coast News (WTLV NBC-12 and WJXX ABC-25) in a Wednesday, Sept. 4 …
Read More »JU College of Fine Arts ‘Breaking Boundaries’ in dance Sept. 6-7!
JU grad student discusses ‘sea butterfly’ invasion in First Coast News report
Needle-like creatures that have washed ashore in the Jacksonville Beach area in recent weeks are swimming snails known as “sea butterflies,” JU marine science graduate student Madelyn Woods said in a Thursday, Aug. 29 report on Jacksonville’s First Coast News …
Read More »A close-up view of President Cost’s vision — and office — in the Financial News’ “Workspace”
The Financial News & Daily Record got up-close and personal with JU President Tim Cost in its Wednesday, Sept. 4, “Workspace” feature.
Writer Tracy Jones gives readers a detailed look at Cost’s third-floor Howard Building office through photos, while also
… Read More »JU’s Brest Gallery to unveil ‘Phone Art’ show Sept. 5
Phone Art!
Photography, Camera Phone Show
Sept. 5-Oct. 2
Opening Reception:
5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5
The smart phone, and its application software, has increased a presence in the creation of photographic artworks. Many photographers
… Read More »Huge manta rays probably drawn to Jacksonville coast by quest for food, says JU’s Quinton White
Often mistaken from a distance for sharks or dolphins, manta rays caused quite a stir in the Atlantic Ocean off Jacksonville Beach over the Labor Day weekend. There were a lot of them — and many were huge, Jacksonville Pier
… Read More »JU sophomore Je’Nisa Waugh wins Florida Independent College Fund UPS Scholarship!
Je’Nisa Waugh, a computer art and design sophomore with a specialization in graphic design at Jacksonville University, has been awarded a $2,400 UPS Scholarship provided through the Florida Independent College Fund.
Waugh, daughter of Victor Waugh and Sherneth Wright-Pickens and …
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