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Vistakon’s Laura Angelini stresses adaptability in a global market at DCOB CEO Speaker Series

February 3, 2015 Comments Off on Vistakon’s Laura Angelini stresses adaptability in a global market at DCOB CEO Speaker Series

This article was written by Faith Doski, Junior Finance major at Jacksonville University and member of the Brumos Circle of Excellence.

Jacksonville University students and faculty recently heard key advice on leading in a diverse, global marketplace from Laura Angelini, …

RIVER LIFE: Now touring, right whales and great white sharks

February 2, 2015 Comments Off on RIVER LIFE: Now touring, right whales and great white sharks

This is the time of year I’m glad I live in Florida. A snowstorm hit the Northeast and, while it is seasonably cold here, it is not snowing, just cold. Now I know some of you think our weather is …

Free conference Feb. 7 partners teachers and residents to improve reading education

February 2, 2015 Comments Off on Free conference Feb. 7 partners teachers and residents to improve reading education

Parents, grandparents, mentors, teachers, administrators and students interested in improving reading education for children are invited to attend “Celebrating Teachers. Celebrating Reading.” from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 7, at Jacksonville University’s Davis College of Business.

The University’s School …

Exclusive free screening, panel discussion of acclaimed “Kids For Cash” film set for Feb. 5

January 29, 2015 Comments Off on Exclusive free screening, panel discussion of acclaimed “Kids For Cash” film set for Feb. 5

It’s been called one of most notorious judicial scandals to rock the nation, and the documentary film about it is being hailed as “a must-see for anyone who has a kid, loves a kid or was a kid.”

A New …

Sport Business students compete in national case competition

January 28, 2015 Comments Off on Sport Business students compete in national case competition

Sport business students recently participated in a business case competition, highlighting the Davis College of Business‘ efforts to make sure solving real-world business problems is a core coursework focus.

In November, four undergraduate sport business majors — Jackie Dipiazza, …

University kicks into high gear as Florida Cup co-host

January 22, 2015 Comments Off on University kicks into high gear as Florida Cup co-host

Score a goal (or three, or four) for Jacksonville University as co-host of the outstanding Florida Cup soccer events this past weekend on campus and at EverBank Field. (Photo gallery below.)

Dozens of media and hundreds of onlookers descended on …

Mitt Romney to deliver Spring Commencement keynote address

January 21, 2015 Comments Off on Mitt Romney to deliver Spring Commencement keynote address

Former Massachusetts governor and 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will deliver the keynote address and receive an honorary degree at Jacksonville University’s Spring Commencement on April 25, the University announced.

Romney joins a long list of distinguished speakers at …

Exercise addiction putting more at risk for health problems, new book co-authored by JU fitness expert argues

January 20, 2015 Comments Off on Exercise addiction putting more at risk for health problems, new book co-authored by JU fitness expert argues

As in most years, making exercise a more regular habit is again a top New Year’s resolution this year, but a new book argues that a growing number of exercise enthusiasts are taking their passions too far—and it’s becoming a …

NASA Chief Scientist Dennis Bushnell to discuss climate change

January 15, 2015 Comments Off on NASA Chief Scientist Dennis Bushnell to discuss climate change

What: “Unconventional Solutions to Climate Change” — In an event free to the public, Dennis Bushnell, Chief Scientist, NASA Langley Research Center, will discuss sea level rise and climate change, including the potentially devastating impacts on coastal communities such as …

WELL-TRAVELED: JU Communication Chair Dennis Stouse is your new guide to traveling on a budget

January 15, 2015 Comments Off on WELL-TRAVELED: JU Communication Chair Dennis Stouse is your new guide to traveling on a budget

Does this sound familiar to you?

At a bookstore, you gravitate to the travel section and peruse the guidebooks. Maps fascinate you and you plot imaginary trips to exotic locales. The Travel Channel is one of your must-see television channels.

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