We are excited to start off the new semester with great company, food, drinks, and meaningful conversation! Join us for a fun and informational evening filled with hurricane talk! 🗨️Come with questions for our new Eminent Scholar, Jo Muller! 💬 🌀This is the prefect opportunity to connect, chat, and learn new things!🌪️

The Water School (FGCU) is looking for FGCU students who may be interested in assisting them with their What's in the Water event. This is an island-wide water sampling to research water quality in the gulf and estero waters. This is a joint project between FGCU, Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce Water Foundation ROSE grant program, and the Mound House.   Date & Time: Saturday, September 13th, from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM. ** Volunteers will pick up collection bottles and instructions at 12:30 PM, travel to their site, collect samples, and return to The Mound House no later than 2:00 PM.   If you are interested in this opportunity, please register by clicking here. If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Nicole Weigold at nweigold@fgcu.edu.   Students who complete this event gain skills in Oral/Written Communications, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Clean Water and Sanitation (6), Life Below Water (14), Life on Land (15). This aligns with the following Academic Majors: Environmental Studies, Marine Science, and Biology.

🌿 Help Maintain River Oaks Preserve with Coccoloba! 🌿  Join us for a hands-on ecological service project at River Oaks Preserve, to help support the important work of Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. This is a unique chance to deepen your understanding of local environmental restoration and conservation efforts! 📅 Date: Sunday, September 14th 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 🕗🕗 Meeting Time: 8:35 AM | Departure: 8:45 AM | Return: 1:15 PM📍 Meeting Location: McTarnaghan Hall Bus Loop 🌱 Volunteer Tasks Include: Removing invasive species Planting to support ecosystem restoration Propagating native plants 👕 What to Bring/Wear: Long sleeves Hat & sunglasses Closed-toed shoes Water & sun protection recommended Water bottle 🌍 Sustainable Development Goals: Climate Action, Life on Land 🎓 Majors Connected to This Experience: Environmental Studies, Biology, Environmental Engineering, Marine Studies, Integrated Studies... and more! 🎉 FREE FGCU t-shirt also provided!   

LifeWise Academy offers Gospel education to public school students during school hours, with community support and parental permission! They are looking for classroom volunteers who can serve during the school year in our small to medium-sized classes. Volunteers will assist in 50-minute classes for grades 3-5 and will help teachers by: supporting students, assisting teachers in creating engaging and fun classrooms, and keeping students safe while crossing the road between Villas Elementary and the LifeWise program site.   This opportunity will begin on September 18th and continue every Thursday until the end of the school year.    If you are 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, and Professionalism/Work Ethic. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health and Well-being (3), Quality Education (4), Sustainable Cities and Communities (11), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (16). This aligns with the following Academic Majors: Elementary Education.

We're excited to invite you to join us, the Study Abroad Team, on Wednesday 10th September at 6:00pm (GMT +0) for our webinar hosted by Katherine Martin, the Study Abroad Manager. You can register for the webinar HERE. We have also created a useful FLYER that you can download and share with any interested students/colleagues! We will provide you with a closer look at the Study Abroad experience here at the University of Limerick. Topics include: - Classes at UL - Accommodation - Experiential Learning, Volunteering and Practicums - Student engagement and supports - Follow up Q&A to ensure you get the information you require! In advance of the session should you wish to have any extra topics covered or questions answered please email study.abroad@ul.ie and we will try to cover these on the day.

Concrete Exposure Day brings together FGCU, the Florida Department of Transportation, and the Florida Concrete & Products Association to highlight the latest practices in the concrete industry. Students can explore real-world applications of their degree, see demonstrations, and hear from industry experts. The event also offers valuable networking opportunities.