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06/04/2026
DYK our Starbucks in Building 12 used to be the Library Atrium? This photo from 1996 shows what used to be the library's old entrance, before the atrium was enclosed and an addition was added in 2005.
Find photos and more from UNF history on our Digital Commons: https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/unf_hist/ 💙
Library Dean: we need to promote our new Group Collaboration Hubs on the 2nd floor
Our staff: say less 💃🎶
05/29/2026
Onward and upward 🚧 👷
In 1974, when UNF was only 2 years old, campus construction was everywhere! These photos show work being done near buildings 1, 2 and 8. Do you recognize these locations?
Find photos and more from UNF history on our Digital Commons: https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/unf_hist/ 💙
05/28/2026
Embrace a new reality only at Tommy G's... By visiting the Virtual Learning Center on our 3rd floor 🎮 🌎
Learn more on our website: https://libguides.unf.edu/VLC
05/25/2026
The Carpenter Library is closed Monday, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day 💙
View our hours on our website: https://www.unf.edu/library/
05/21/2026
Summer camps start soon at UNF! These photos from the 1990s showcase Ranger John Golden with a group of school children visiting Lake Oneida and our gorgeous nature trails.
Find photos and more from UNF history on our Digital Commons: https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/unf_hist/ 💙
05/20/2026
Comfy couches? ✅
Beautiful view outside the windows? ✅
Lots of space for quiet group work? ✅
This semester, beat the heat by visiting the Allen Lastinger Center for Florida History! Our hours have changed for the summer semester. The center is open for walk-ins from 9am to 12pm Tuesdays through Fridays, and available by appointment on Mondays. Learn more on our website: https://libguides.unf.edu/allenlastingercenter
05/18/2026
Summer looks good on us 💅 😎
05/14/2026
DYK we used to host canoe races at UNF? 🛶
This throwback photo is from 1974's May Day Festival and shows students locked in a furious race across the Boathouse Lake. What do you think, Ospreys, should we bring this annual tradition back?
Find photos and more from UNF history on our Digital Commons: https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/unf_hist/ 💙
05/11/2026
Happy Summer 2026 semester, Ospreys! ☀️ 😎