Join us for a discussion with a panel of experts on the topic of affordable housing. Affordable housing has been talked about for many years and has become an even more relevant discussion as housing prices, rental rates, and interest rates have all increased in recent years. Attend this event to hear speakers present a variety of perspectives regarding the current state of affordable housing as well as potential pathways forward. This discussion will include perspectives from professionals in social work, government, real estate, and regional action groups. 5:30pm:  Check-In and Reception 6:00pm-7:30pm:  Panel Discussion Panelists: Ryan Benson • Chair of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation; President of the Florida Building Industry Association; and Co-owner of A. Vernon Allen Builder Thomas P. Felke, MSW, Ph.D. • FGCU BSW Program Director & Professor in the Department of Social Work and member of the Collier County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Sarah Harrington • Manager for Housing Policy & Economic Development at Collier County Economic Development Office (EDO) and FGCU Alum Michael Puchalla • CEO and Executive Director of The Housing Alliance, Inc. Jessica Turner • Partnership Manager, Place and Home Coalitions at the Collaboratory Shelton Weeks, Ph.D. • FGCU Professor of Real Estate in the Department of Economics & Finance and member of the American Real Estate Society   ***This event is open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members.  RSVP not required for community members. ***Parking Details for Community Members attending this event:  LINKED HERE is a campus map indicating the garage to park in (red circle) and the building the event will be in (attached/blue circle).  Prior to arriving, you will want to complete the Virtual Visitor Parking Pass using the following instructions: ---------------------------- Parking Made Easy with Text to Park The University has provided a convenient Text to Park option for event parking. 📱 Register on your phone! Text FGCUEP to 25023 to complete your parking registration. ➡️ Registration must be completed on the day of the event. Terms & Conditions: Message and data rates may apply. By using this service, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Policy. https://text2park.com/privacypolicy/

Hitch a ride on our famous yellow golf cart! If you are on main campus, we will pick you up and give you a ride to your destination within the main perimeter of campus. On your way to class or back to your room, we will ask you trivia questions related to health and wellness!  The first 20 passengers will receive $5 Eagle Dollars on their Eagle Account within 1-3 business days, which can be used for student printers, laundry facilities, vending machines, dining locations. Passengers must sign a form in order to receive the $5 in their Eagle Account.

Join RA Macy and RA Brooke for board games, popcorn, and a dirty soda bar!

Join RA Megan Murray in the Osprey lobby. This event is all about building relationships, finding support networks, and exploring spaces where you can flourish. Caffeinate, connect, and engage with your community!  

Come to Holmes Hall 433 for free pizza and one-on-one FAFSA help. 

🦅🌿 Volunteer at Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (C.R.O.W.) 🐢🌿 Join us for a hands-on opportunity to support wildlife care and conservation at one of the nation’s leading rehabilitation facilities! 📅 Date: Friday, November 14^th 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM 🕗 Meeting Time: 7:50 AM | Departure: 8:00 AM | Return: 2:00 PM 📍 Meeting Location: McTarnaghan Hall Bus Loop Volunteer Tasks: Beautification of the CROW campus Trimming foliage Pulling weeds Other… 🌍 Sustainable Development Goals: (13) Climate Action, (14) Life Below Water, (15) Life on Land, (3) Good Health & Well-Being 🎓 FGCU Majors connected to this trip: Environmental Studies, Biology, Marine Studies, Integrated Studies…and more!