Dr. Emre Selvi shows almost manic enthusiasm at the prospect of colonizing another planet. At the Jacksonville University College of Arts and Sciences 7th annual Cross Disciplinary Panel Discussion, “The Final Frontier: Exploration and Colonization,” he explained that the technology …
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Therapy the Irish way is on the Spring Break Study Abroad itinerary for School of Applied Health Sciences students
When students in the School of Applied Health Sciences travel to Ireland this Spring Break, they won’t just be communing with nature at the Cliffs of Moher or hiking the Wicklow Mountains, they’ll be hitting the road (on the left …
Read More »‘Pink Out,’ timely topics and ‘100 Years with Fran’ on tap for Women’s History Month at JU
March comes in with a “Pink Out” for Women’s History Month tomorrow, kicking off events during the month that include discussions on timely topics such as Islam, gender in the workplace and racial misconceptions, and highlighted by a conversation with …
Read More »Powerhouse jazz drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. returns home to lead clinics, perform on campus March 2-3
World-class jazz drummer and band leader Ulysses Owens Jr. will stop in with his award-winning group to clinic with jazz students and perform a concert at Jacksonville University March 2 and 3.
Originally from Jacksonville, the virtuoso musician, who The …
Read More »Ready to live on Mars? Colonization is topic of interdisciplinary panel March 9
Just as faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences were debating topics last fall for their upcoming interdisciplinary panel discussion, billionaire SpaceX founder Elon Musk was taking the stage at the 67th International Astronautical Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico, …
Read More »‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ (and some JU football players) ready to take off March 9-12
They’re gonna whomp and stomp and whoop it up in “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” March 9-12 at Jacksonville University’s Swisher Theater, fully loaded with a strategically choreographed locker room dance scene revealing another side of JU’s football team …
Read More »For the love of art: non-art majors excel as Dana Tupa guides them past “Please don’t make me draw”
Division of Visual Arts Chair Dana C. Tupa wanted to jolt her non-art students into getting past their fears and tapping into their creativity in her Underglaze Carving Ceramics class.
What better way than to have a colleague in the …
Read More »Critically acclaimed composer Mark Camphouse to conduct his own music Feb. 25 in JU Wind Ensemble/First Coast Wind Symphony concert
The music of Mark Camphouse conducted by the composer himself is on the program when the JU Performing Arts Series presents the JU Wind Ensemble and the First Coast Wind Symphony in a free partner concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, …
Read More »Honoring courage and vision during Black History Month
As we celebrate Black History Month, we reflect upon the accomplishments, courage and vision of our African-American community, as well as of those from across the entire African diaspora who have excelled in ways both big and small.
We join …
Read More »WELL-TRAVELED: River cruises show sides of Russia few travelers see
River cruising has become a popular travel option for many older Americans. The convenience, value and variety of destinations of river cruising attracts travelers seeking to experience a culture not from a train or rental car, but from one of …
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