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5 Things To Do in Jacksonville During Orientation

July 25, 2019 Comments Off on 5 Things To Do in Jacksonville During Orientation

This month, Jacksonville University is welcoming hundreds of new students and their families to campus during four New Student Orientation sessions, when they learn more about academic programs, get acquainted with the campus, and connect with the broader Phin Family. …

River Life: A Harmonious Ecosystem

July 10, 2019 Comments Off on River Life: A Harmonious Ecosystem

Has it ever occurred to you that the St. Johns River is very much like a symphony? Jacksonville is blessed to have an excellent symphony orchestra. I was at the final Jacksonville Symphony Masterworks Concert performance of Mahler’s 5^th…

On the Front Lines: JU Davis College of Business Tokyo-Waseda Experience

April 10, 2019 Comments Off on On the Front Lines: JU Davis College of Business Tokyo-Waseda Experience

By Natasha Ubani

Minna-san Kon’nichiwa!

Last time I mentioned that cherry blossoms were already springing up around Tokyo. Since my last post, I have experienced a full cherry blossom season.

Cherry Blossoms, or Sakura in Japanese, are a national sensation. …

JU Closes Out Women’s History Month with Opening “Legally Blonde: The Musical”

March 28, 2019 Comments Off on JU Closes Out Women’s History Month with Opening “Legally Blonde: The Musical”

By Carley Stickney

Women’s History Month is coming to a close as the Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts opens its production of the acclaimed Broadway hit, “Legally Blonde: The Musical.” The Tony Award-nominated show takes the JU stage …

JU International Student & Poli-Sci Major Emilia Santana Visits UN, EU & UK

March 27, 2019 Comments Off on JU International Student & Poli-Sci Major Emilia Santana Visits UN, EU & UK

By Sheri Webber

Born and raised in Brazil, Emilia Santana moved to the U.S. at age 15. Today, she is a junior at Jacksonville University (JU), double majoring in political science and French.

“One of the things that most influenced …

Jacksonville University Respected Conductor & Educator Named Dean of the Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts

March 25, 2019 Comments Off on Jacksonville University Respected Conductor & Educator Named Dean of the Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts

By Laura Phelps

Continuing its commitment to elevating the standards of collegiate fine arts education, Jacksonville University, a premier private institution located in northeast Florida, has named Dr. Tim Snyder, a distinguished choral conductor, music educator and researcher, Dean of …

On the Front Lines: JU Davis College of Business Tokyo-Waseda Experience

March 12, 2019 Comments Off on On the Front Lines: JU Davis College of Business Tokyo-Waseda Experience

By Natasha Ubani

Minna-san Kon’nichiwa.

Tasha-san reporting live from Nishitokyo! Truth be told, with a two-month spring break, I worried that I would run out of things to do. I can tell you now that my worry was in vain. …

WAVE+ A Passionate Advocate for Quality Study Abroad Programs

March 1, 2019 Comments Off on WAVE+ A Passionate Advocate for Quality Study Abroad Programs

By Natalie Williams

A new collaboration between WAVE Magazine and student-led campus publications, including The Navigator and The Aquarian, WAVE+ features articles written by and for Jacksonville University students.

If you are a Communications student at Jacksonville University, you …

Paying Homage to the “Dean” of African-American Composers in JU’s Spring Orchestra Concert

February 22, 2019 Comments Off on Paying Homage to the “Dean” of African-American Composers in JU’s Spring Orchestra Concert

By Sheri Webber

He dared to be the first. Not just once, but again and again. In 1931, he watched the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra perform his work and five years later, he made history conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

The …