Virtuoso drummer Chester Thompson, who has played for Weather Report, Genesis, Phil Collins, Frank Zappa and many other top musicians, performs an evening of jazz with his Chester Thompson Trio at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, in the newly renovated …
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‘K9s for Warriors: Making a Difference’ is topic of talk Nov. 10
From Marine Corps Officer Candidate School to two Afghanistan tours to promoting animal therapy for veterans, Becca Melesky has always been up for a challenge.
The Jacksonville University Doctor of Business Administration candidate will give a free talk on “K9s …
Read More »Free “Coming Home” event Nov. 5 honors JU family, community for Hurricane Matthew efforts
When Hurricane Matthew arrived in Jacksonville in October, JU’s plans for its annual Homecoming & Family Weekend came to a crashing halt. Despite the devastation, the JU community and its friends rose to the challenge of the historic storm in …
Read More »Philosophy Slams but one facet of Dr. Kimbrough’s work world
Philosophy professors and their guests don’t know what to expect during any given Philosophy Slam to which they play host, and that creates the beauty and intrigue of the Slams. Free-wheeling and say what’s on your mind.
The Slams, which …
Read More »Sailing Team hosts 12 schools at SAISA Co-ed Championship this weekend
The rising JU Sailing Team gets to show off not only its talent and teamwork at the Fall 2016 South Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association (SAISA) Co-ed Championship this weekend, but also its outstanding facilities and enticing location.
Read More »The Big Collaborate Presenters Wow Area Business Leaders
Owning to a bit of nervousness but clearly not intimidated, sophomore Jeffrey Myles stood alone with his presentation Thursday (Oct. 27) during The Big Collaborate in the Davis College of Business.
Myles, who is majoring in Aviation Management and …
Read More »Emmy-nominated ‘Being Mortal’ explores end-of-life care in free screening Nov. 3
In a society that values life and living, talking about end-of-life issues can be challenging. To help move the conversation into the open, the Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences is holding a free community screening of the Emmy-nominated documentary …
Read More »Experiential Learning project has key implications for St. Johns River and its oyster beds
A Collaborate JU project involving the Schools of Aviation and Geography and the Marine Science Research Institute has created an Experiential Learning outlet for students with important implications for the St. Johns River and its oyster beds.
The Oyster Reef …
Read More »The Big Collaborate: Coral reefs, bike sharing, standing desks and more on tap as JU students present projects Thursday
Students taking part in Collaborate JU projects through the University’s EPIC (Entrepreneurism, Policy, Innovation and Commerce) Program will present their unique projects before a panel of community business leaders Thursday, allowing them to hone their presentation and team skills.
“Community …
Read More »Big news for professor and JU; Harrison signs contract with 405 Hollywood/Atlantic Records
Dr. Tommy Harrison may have just changed the landscape as to how potential students view the music business arm of the College of Fine Arts.
Harrison, Professor of Commercial Music, Music Business and Recording, this week became one of …
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