Start your semester strong by connecting with the heart of the Lutgert College of Business. Life in Lutgert is your one-stop welcome event to meet student organizations, explore campus resources, and discover programs that support your personal and professional growth. Whether you're new on campus or returning, this is your chance to engage with career services, service-learning, internships, mentorships, and much more. All in one place! Event Details Date: August 20, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 pM Location: Lutgert Atrium (1st Floor Lobby)    

Join your peers for a guided tour through Entangled in the Mangroves: Florida Everglades through Installation at Artis—Naples. Oscar Maradiaga of The Water School will guide you through the exhibits sharing the ecological science behind the artwork.     Entangled in the Mangroves: Florida Everglades Through Installation features nine talented and passionate artists of south Florida whose work explores various aspects of the unique and diverse Everglades ecosystem. One of the world’s most extensive wetlands, the Everglades currently faces critical threats from the impacts of our changing climate. This exhibition intends to raise awareness about the unique ecosystem’s importance and the urgent need for its protection.    Optional transportation provided by The Water School. RSVP required and space limited to 25 students.     Travel provided from FGCU to Artis—Naples 12:15pm  Entangled in the Mangroves Tour 1:00pm  Free time in the Baker Museum exhibits 2:00pm   Travel provided from Artis—Naples to FGCU 3:00pm 

Meet and Eat with Researchers at The Water School  Faculty, staff, students, and other environmental professionals are invited to enjoy discussions and activities about research.   Learn about past and current research projects  Discover faculty research interests  Talk to experienced student researchers  Ask your questions   Lunch and refreshments will be provided featuring pasta. Other options will include gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian food.   Hungry for more? Check out other activities from The Water School on Eagle Link.   Please RSVP 

ResiliencEE 

Watch the documentary Rising: Surviving the Surge and discover SWFL resiliency efforts from a panel discussion taking place after the screening.    Rising: Surviving the Surge   A gripping exploration of Hurricane Ian, the 2022 storm that forever changed Southwest Florida.   As survivors tried to rise from the wreckage, the storms kept coming. With dramatic storm footage, powerful stories of resilience, and insights from scientists, first responders, and community leaders, "Rising" is a wake-up call to the new reality of storm surge.   The film reveals the science behind the destruction and the persistent threat of storm surge from the coast to the heart of the state. Rising offers a vital reminder for storm preparedness when it matters most.   Open to the public Reception from 5:00-5:30pm Film from 5:30-6:30pm Panel Discussion 6:30-7:30pm

If a coordinator is more than 25 minutes late, all will be rewarded 1 hour for showing up. You will be free to leave at this point, if you choose to stay and coordinator shows up, you will be rewarded 1+ hour to the time you worked. SERVICE LEARNING EVENT DESCRIPTION Date: Thursdays (July 10th, July17th, July 24th, July 31st) Monday (July 7th, July 14th, July 21st, July 28th) Closed-toed shoes are mandatory. Dress appropriately for warm temperatures, bring water, and consider sun protection.  Location: The FGCU Food Forest is past Sugden Welcome Center and before Kleist Health Education Center. Look for a shipping container that says “FOOD FOREST” on your left. Approximate address: 9920 FGCU South Court. Fort Myers, FL 33913 ________________________________________________ *MUST BRING WATER CONTAINER & CLOSED TOED SHOES* "Volunteers will assist our Coordinator (Dylan Moncada, Samantha Sette) in processing down trimmed trees & distributing that material to surrounding mulch zones. This is light work although the day will be hot, & the bugs will be out. I recommend bringing closed-toed shoes, preferably boots, pants, and long sleeves to defend from mosquitos. Gloves if you have any. You will be given plenty of water breaks & time to cool off. Bring plenty of water for yourself, and a snack as well."  -Sincerely Food Forest Team   Permaculture:  (noun) Permaculture is a system of design for regenerative human settlements, focusing on creating sustainable and harmonious ways of living. It encompasses various disciplines such as ecological design, engineering, and environmental construction. This approach involves managing water resources, integrating sustainable architecture, and developing habitats and agricultural systems modeled on the patterns and functions of natural ecosystems. Permaculture employs creative design methods rooted in holistic thinking, carefully considering all materials, energies, and interactions involved in proposed changes. This means thoroughly evaluating both the immediate and long-term effects on ecosystems before implementing modifications, such as altering water flow patterns, vegetation management, or land-use practices. By prioritizing regeneration and resilience, permaculture fosters ecosystems that sustain both human needs and the environment. —————   The Office of Service-Learning & Civic Engagement has created a useful flyer explaining how to track your hours. When doing so, please use the following information under the “Supervisor Contact Information” section:  Organization: FGCU Food Forest Supervisor: Dylan Moncada Phone: N/A Email: foodforest@fgcu.edu Note: If you are only volunteering with us today, submit  your hours ASAP. If you plan on volunteering with us again, you may wait to submit your TOTAL hours.  This is acceptable on a semester basis. ADD AS A SHORT ANSWER QUESTION Type your name and UIN in the box to sign the form and confirm you have read and agree to this waiver. I, _____________________________, UIN ______________, consent to participate in the University sponsored Compost program conducted by the FGCU Food Forest and scheduled to begin on January 1, 2024 and continue until December 31, 2024 and located at Florida Gulf Coast University (“University”).  I acknowledge that I have thoroughly read and understand the information contained in this Release pertaining to the Activity and the possible risks associated with my participation in this Activity. Behavior: I acknowledge and agree that I will act in a mature and responsible manner at all times during the Activity and further acknowledge and agree that I will be held responsible for my behavior and any damage or injury to the property of the University and its faculty and staff, as well as other participants. I acknowledge and agree that I must observe all federal, state, and local laws and University regulations, and policies as well as any behavior requirements of the Activity. I further acknowledge and agree that in the event I have any questions regarding the applicability of the University’s regulations and policies to the Activity, it is my responsibility to make any necessary inquiries to the University. Additionally, I acknowledge and agree that I will observe and comply with the specific rules and conditions developed for participation in the Activity. I will follow the directives of University officials concerning the Activity. Use of University Property: I acknowledge that the University may provide to me the use of equipment or other University property as part of participation in the Activity. I acknowledge that if the University property that is provided to me is damaged, stolen, or lost that I may be charged for the repair or replacement of the University property. I acknowledge that the University may bill me for the charges related for the repair or replacement of damaged, stolen, or lost University property. Safety Participation: I acknowledge that I have made any necessary inquiries or provided the necessary information to the University regarding my ability, physically or otherwise, to safely participate in the Activity and that, prior to executing this Release, I have been provided the opportunity to inquire and discuss the possible risks and hazards to myself resulting from participating in the Activity. Any questions I had regarding my ability to participate in the Activity have been answered to my satisfaction, and I have received sufficient information to make a sound and voluntary decision to participate in the Activity. I acknowledge there are additional risks in participating in face-to-face experiential learning at this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I acknowledge that I have chosen to voluntarily engage in face-to-face experiential learning. In participating in the in-person experiential opportunity, I acknowledge that the CDC has issued guidelines regarding personal protective equipment and social distancing to address the COVID-19 outbreak and that the experiential learning site may have requirements for meeting those guidelines. I agree to comply with CDC guidance and any facility safety policies or precautions to address personal protective equipment and social distancing. I acknowledge that I understand the risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and I am assuming the risks of engaging in this activity. Photo Release: In exchange for the University allowing me to participate in the Activity, I give the University the right and my permission to record my participation and appearance on digital, or electronic recordings, videotape, audiotape, film, photography or any other medium and to use my name, likeness, voice and biographical information in connection with these recordings. The University may exhibit or distribute all or any part of these recordings for any educational or promotional purpose, which the University and its employees deem appropriate. All such recordings shall be  the University’s property. Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risks: In exchange for the University making arrangements for, permitting my participating in Compost program at the FGCU Food Forest, I hereby assume all risks of my participation in the Activity. Risks include, but are not limited to, risks of participation in the various components of the Activity, and all risks related to any physical or other condition from which I might suffer. I acknowledge that the University does not provide personal accident/health insurance or medical personnel for myself. I authorize the FGCU staff to perform on site emergency first aid. I authorize FGCU staff to contact local emergency medical care services in the event of a medical emergency. I assume personal and financial responsibility for any medical care and treatment I may require as the result of participating in the Activity. I acknowledge that this Release applies to all medical care and treatment that is provided or obtained by the University as a result of my participation in the Activity. In exchange for the University allowing me to participate in the Activity and having reviewed and agreed to all acknowledgements listed in this Release and Waiver, I, on behalf of my family, heirs, beneficiaries, and personal representatives agree to assume all the risks and responsibilities of my participating in the Activity. I release and forever discharge and covenant not to sue the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees, Florida Gulf Coast University, and the Lee County Board of County Commissioners, and their officers, agents, employees, and representatives (“Releasees”) from and against any and all liability for any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action of whatever kind or nature, costs and expenses of any nature, including attorneys’ fees (“Claims”) that I may have or that may hereafter accrue to me or myself, arising out of or related to any harm, loss, damage, or injury including, but not limited to suffering, death or property loss that may be sustained by myself, whether caused by my action, or the negligence of the Releasees or the action of third parties in connection with the Activity. I also agree not to sue Releasees in connection with any such harm, loss, damage, or injury. 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