Hey, FGCU sailors! The sailing club is having its first meeting of the semester at the North Lake Waterfront on Friday, September 19th, from 2:30-4:30 pm! Come by if you want to meet fellow sailors, learn how to sail, paddleboard/kayak on the Waterfront beach, or just hang out by the boardwalk. We can't wait to see you there! No sailing experience required.   !!! Before sailing, please make sure you sign in on EagleLink, Join the sailing club, sign the Participation Waiver (under 'Forms' on the 'Sport Clubs' EagleLink page), and complete the mandatory concussion test (sent to your email after your Participation Waiver is approved). Please do so 2 days in advance, Thank you :)   You don't have to stay the entire time; it's a casual meeting. The North Lake Waterfront is open from 12-5 pm. As of right now, two sailboats are for the club's use during our sessions. Students are welcome to use the Waterfront facilities as students.  Join the GroupMe and follow us on Instagram (@fgcu.sailing) for immediate updates (weather, etc.). The Sailing Club must adhere to the University Recreation and Wellness staff instructions related to facility closures and inclement weather. 

Hey, FGCU sailors! The sailing club is having its first meeting of the semester at the North Lake Waterfront on Friday, September 12th, from 2:30-4:30 pm! Come by if you want to meet fellow sailors, learn how to sail, paddleboard/kayak on the Waterfront beach, or just hang out by the boardwalk. We can't wait to see you there! No sailing experience required.   !!! Before sailing, please make sure you sign in on EagleLink, Join the sailing club, sign the Participation Waiver (under 'Forms' on the 'Sport Clubs' EagleLink page), and complete the mandatory concussion test (sent to your email after your Participation Waiver is approved). Please do so 2 days in advance, Thank you :)   You don't have to stay the entire time; it's a casual meeting. The North Lake Waterfront is open from 12-5 pm. As of right now, two sailboats are for the club's use during our sessions. Students are welcome to use the Waterfront facilities as students.  Join the GroupMe and follow us on Instagram (@fgcu.sailing) for immediate updates (weather, etc.). The Sailing Club must adhere to the University Recreation and Wellness staff instructions related to facility closures and inclement weather. 

Florida Lions Eye Clinic is looking for FGCU students to come and assist at their organization in the following ways: 🗣️ Interpreters Needed at Florida Lions Eye Clinic Location: 10322 Pennsylvania Ave., Bonita Springs, FL 34135Days Available: Monday–SaturdayDetails: Help bridge the language gap! Assist with Spanish to English translation during clinic operations. Flexible scheduling based on clinic times and student availability.   📝 Medical Scribes Needed at Florida Lions Eye Clinic Location: 10322 Pennsylvania Ave., Bonita Springs, FL 34135Days Available: Monday–SaturdayDetails: Support doctors by recording notes during patient exams using the clinic’s EHR platform. Great for pre-health students! Flexible hours based on scheduled clinics.   🏥 Clinic Assistants Needed at Florida Lions Eye Clinic Location: 10322 Pennsylvania Ave., Bonita Springs, FL 34135Days Available: Monday–SaturdayDetails: Assist with tasks like diagnostic imaging, escorting patients, and taking medical histories. Help provide free, quality eye care to underserved Florida residents.   📱 Social Media & Marketing Volunteers Needed Location: Virtual or In-Person at 10322 Pennsylvania Ave., Bonita Springs, FLDays Available: Monday–SaturdayDetails: Create digital and printed content, attend outreach events, and support clinic communications. Perfect for students in communications or marketing!   👥 Patient Liaison Needed at Florida Lions Eye Clinic Location: Virtual or In-Person at 10322 Pennsylvania Ave., Bonita Springs, FLDays Available: Monday–SaturdayDetails: Assist patients with intake paperwork, referrals, and connecting with additional support services. Help ensure no one falls through the cracks.   If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to sign up, click here!   Students who complete this event gain skills in Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: No Poverty (1), Good Health and Well-being (3), Reduced Inequalities (10).

Join us for food, fun, drinks, and friends!

Hearts & Homes for Veterans (HHV) is a local non-profit organization supporting homeless and near homeless Veterans and their families. They are looking for FGCU students to come and assist them at the following events: Greens of Honor- Friday, October 3rd Event: HHV Golf FundraiserLocation: Plantation Golf & Country ClubTime: Starting at 11:00 AMNotes: Multiple volunteer shifts available   Lee County Senior Expo- Saturday, October 11th Location: NFM Recreation Center📍 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort MyersTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMNotes: One-day event; great community outreach opportunity   VET Fest - Saturday, November 1  Location: Cape Coral Museum of History📍 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape CoralTime: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMNotes: Volunteer shifts available   Thursday, November 13 – VET Fest 2025 Location: Lakes Park Regional Library📍 15290 Bass Rd, Fort MyersTime: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMNotes: Afternoon outreach and community engagement   American Legion Auxiliary 415 Event - Tuesday, December 9  Location: Babcock RanchTime: 6:00 PMNotes: Evening event supporting veterans and their families   🚗 2nd Annual HHV Car Show - Saturday, February 28 Location: German-American Club, Cape CoralTime: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMNotes: Several shifts and multiple volunteer roles available Additional volunteer opportunities onsite at HHV: - Social media specialists. - Pantry move – Date: TBD Probably around October. HHV expected to close to public. - Warehouse assistance. - Pick up & Delivery of furniture assistance. Note: HHV is open Mon - Thurs, 8 am - 2:30 pm and is also closed on all federal holidays. The following list identifies all of our upcoming offsite events that offer additional hours and opportunities to meet your Community Service requirement.   If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to sign up, please contact Elizabeth Kinne at Ekinne@hhveterans.com.   Students who complete this event gain skills in Teamwork/Collaboration. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health and Well-being (3), Reduced Inequalities (10), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (16).

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Debbie Thorne, Executive Vice President and Provost of Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), as she shares insights from her inspiring journey in higher education. Learn about the experiences, challenges, and milestones that have shaped her career, and gain valuable perspective on leadership, academic growth, and what it takes to succeed in today’s evolving educational landscape. This is a unique opportunity to connect and engage.