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1st Economic Almanac examines region in detail
It has everything – or close to it — that you’d ever want to know about the regional economy. That’s the goal of the just-released 2017 Southwest Florida Economic Almanac, a 365-page publication of Florida Gulf Coast University’s Regional Economic Research Institute (RERI). “It turned out to be a much bigger deal than we expected…
Distinguished alumni honored with awards
The Alumni Association honored six outstanding graduates Friday during an awards ceremony held during Alumni Weekend festivities. Edward A. Morton was recognized as the 2017 Alumnus of Distinction. The association’s most prestigious award honors individuals who have distinguished themselves professionally and personally and have demonstrated dedication to serving their communities and their alma mater. Morton,…
Watch The FGCU Effect on parade Feb. 18
FGCU is taking its 20th anniversary celebration to the streets Saturday, Feb. 18 in the 79th Annual Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade, billed as the largest nighttime parade in the southeastern United States. Students and alumni will shine a light on The FGCU Effect aboard a custom-designed float in the 7 p.m. parade, the…
Strike a pose at FGCU at 20 Photo Spots
Photo fans, FGCU is ready for its close-ups. If you want to know some of the best spots to take photos on campus — whether the shots are selfies in front of scenery or simply the best picturesque views — the 20th Anniversary Committee can point you in the right direction. Mounted around campus are new designated…
Wetlands expert assesses Everglades restoration
FGCU’s renowned wetlands expert will discuss Florida Everglades restoration efforts in a lecture at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 in Naples. William J. Mitsch, Ph.D., 2004 Stockholm Water Prize laureate and Juliet C. Sproul Chair for Southwest Florida Habitat Restoration and Management at FGCU, is director of the university’s Everglades Wetland Research Park. His lecture,…
Delve into Delta Blues at lecture & concert
Music fans in Southwest Florida not only will be treated to authentic blues from the Deep South at a February outdoor concert at Florida Gulf Coast University, but also can learn about the rich history behind the distinctive Delta Blues from a professor who’s passionate about it. Clay Motley will bring his inside perspective on…
Leadership Academy offers inside look at FGCU
As Florida Gulf Coast University celebrates its 20th anniversary, the FGCU Alumni Association is inviting the community to a unique, behind-the-scenes exploration of its two decades of growth and progress by announcing its first Leadership Academy. Fashioned after similar programs sponsored by business and civic organizations to introduce participants to the inner workings of their…
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