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Japan dream becomes reality for Eagle abroad
At 12 years old, Lillian Paulitz fell in love with Japanese culture through its popular animation. Soon, her passion spilled over from anime into cuisine. “I’ve been cooking Japanese food since middle school,” Paulitz said with a laugh.   This summer, the FGCU Honors College senior got to live out her dream of more deeply…
FGCU Board of Trustees to meet virtually Sept. 2
Committees of the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees will meet virtually Tuesday, Sept. 2. The committee meeting details are outlined below: The Finance, Facilities and Administration Committee will meet virtually at 8:30 a.m. (View agenda packet) The Academic/Student/Faculty Affairs Committee will meet virtually at 10:15 a.m. (View agenda packet) The live webcast for…
3 wildlife predators that signify a healthy campus ecosystem
Alligators, snakes and eagles — oh my! The presence of predators like these on the Florida Gulf Coast University campus is actually a sign of a healthy ecosystem, according to Charles “Billy” Gunnels, an urban and behavioral ecology expert and professor in the biology department in the College of Arts & Sciences. “We’ve done a…
5 tiny creatures with a big campus presence
Insects and other arthropods are the unsung engineers of the world around us. They pollinate plants, decompose organic matter, aerate soil, control pests and serve as food for birds and reptiles. Without them, natural systems we rely on would collapse. At Florida Gulf Coast University, the lands that surround buildings and trails are home to…
From electronics to ales, alum keeps business ventures brewing
Wesley Sprecher hasn’t cloned himself. It just seems like it. The 2018 Florida Gulf Coast University graduate co-founded Swamp Cat Brewing Co., a Fort Myers microbrewery that originated from the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program at FGCU. The brewery brings Southwest Florida culture to life through community-first brand storytelling and innovative product development. Sprecher, who graduated…
FGCU Audit and Compliance Committee to meet virtually Aug. 21
The Audit and Compliance Committee of the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees will meet virtually at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21. The live webcast is available at www.fgcu.edu/boardcast. Click here to view the agenda packet. Public comment on agenda items must be sent by email to [email protected] no later than 5 p.m. on…
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