Fine Arts Center Grand Reopening Showcase
On Thursday, Aug. 20, from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m., the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Fine Arts Center will host a Grand Reopening Showcase celebrating the completion of its newly renovated LED theatrical and architectural lighting system. Admission is free. Happy Hour starts at 5:15 p.m. and the showcase starts at 6:30 p.m.
The event will feature lighting demonstrations choreographed to music, along with performances by current and former ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ students and faculty, local lighting designers and dance groups from the Jacksonville community.
The showcase celebrates a significant investment in the Fine Arts Center that enhances the experience for students, audiences and the many community organizations that perform in its venues.
Vegan Chef Challenge
Throughout August, Jacksonville restaurants will showcase creative plant-based dishes as part of the Vegan Chef Challenge. Join the Office of Community Engagement and Partnerships in supporting ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s Dining Services’ specially curated vegan offerings. Enjoy delicious meals, share your experience through votes, comments and photos and help celebrate culinary innovation. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian or simply curious, all dietary preferences are welcome. Grab your ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Diner Passport at Founders Hall, 2/2100, Osprey Cafe or other participating Dining Services locations and bring it to the Awards Ceremony on Monday, Sept. 14 from noon to 2 p.m. in Osprey Plaza, to receive and redeem tickets for prizes. Individuals can present their Passport and their Osprey1 card for 10% off of select Vegan Chef Challenge items at participating restaurants. Learn more .
Faculty Equipment Checkout
Equipment and laptops previously available from CIRT have been transferred to the Thomas G. Carpenter Library for loan. Faculty should reserve a pick-up time for . The form is used to notify the library staff to prepare the selected equipment for pick-up.
Workday Strategic Sourcing
Workday Strategic Sourcing (WSS) is now live. This new platform will be used to register new suppliers, as well as students and individuals requiring one-time payments. Step-by-step instructions for the new registration process are available in , with additional details in . To access WSS in Workday, search “Strategic Sourcing.”
2026 Convocation: State of Osprey Nation Core Value Award Nominations
Convocation 2026 is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. in the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Arena. Nominations are now open for Core Value Awards for ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ staff and faculty. Please review the for eligibility criteria and submit your nomination by the Friday, Aug. 7, deadline. Winners will be notified on Friday, Aug. 28. The awards recognize individuals who embody ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s core values: accountability, integrity, excellence, civility and a culture of care. Each award will be given to one staff member and one faculty member.
2026 Roar & Soar
The 17th Annual Roar & Soar Tailgate is slated for Monday, Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. at the Flex Field Lawn, with kickoff at 8:15 p.m. Come join fellow Ospreys and cheer on the Jaguars as they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. The menu includes a Bono’s BBQ dinner, beers, seltzers, an exclusive ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ x Jaguar t-shirt, games, giveaways and tailgate fun. .
Osprey Update for Faculty and Staff is moving to ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Central
Universitywide announcements currently shared through Osprey Update will be emailed to all faculty and staff via ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Central Osprey Update beginning Monday, Sept. 14. All events will solely be shared in the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Calendar. All employees should begin to check the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Central Osprey Update page daily and follow department pages you commonly interact with to see department-specific news. They should also regularly check the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Calendar for events. Departments will share their news and events on their department pages at ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Central. They can also request their news to appear on the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Central Osprey Update. The guidelines page provides instructions for submitting. During this transition, departments should submit announcements to both Osprey Update for Faculty & Staff and ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Central Osprey Update. The Osprey Update for Students is not impacted at this time.
The ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ has been awarded a nearly $800K, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health to provide immersive research education focused on pediatric rehabilitation and assistive technology.
The ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ has partnered with WareWorks to help expand its reach in preparing students for careers through targeted skills development.
³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ biomedical sciences major Isabella Panya has combined study abroad, laboratory research and a Mayo Clinic internship to prepare for a future focused on disease prevention and healthcare leadership.
Shea Leary’s smiling face is the first thing most visitors see when they step into the Office of the President at the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ.
Racquel Rowell was working as a principal compliance and regulatory safety engineer at Mercedes-Benz in 2024 when she realized continuing her education would help her use data to solve problems and help customers.
³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Athletics officially unveiled an update on a transformative project that will create a new dedicated soccer practice complex for its Men's and Women's Soccer programs.
