FGCU Marieb College is looking for enthusiastic individuals to assist with various roles for the Disaster IPE Simulation Event on November 21, 2025. This is an excellent chance to contribute to a significant interprofessional training experience.  They are in need of volunteers for the following roles: Logistics Support: Assist with the smooth execution of the event by managing resources and coordinating activities. Simulation Actors (Patients): Portray patients to help students practice their triage and care skills in a simulated disaster setting. Support Personnel: Provide additional support to ensure the event runs seamlessly. You can choose from a variety of time slots that fit your availability and commit to as many as you wish. During the event, interprofessional student teams will engage in hands-on practice, including diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients affected by a simulated natural disaster.   If you're interested in this opportunity, click here! *Use Eagle email*   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: Good Health and Well-being (3), Quality Education (4), Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (9), Sustainable Cities and Communities (11).

  Join the national tradition and take part in FGCU's 14th annual Make A Difference Day on Saturday, October 25, between 8:00am - 1:00pm! There's no better way to make friends and get connected to FGCU and the SWFL community than by spending a morning together serving others.   TIMELINE OF THE DAY 8:00am:  Check-in at the FGCU Student Plaza Bus Loop 8:20am: Kickoff 8:30am:  Depart on buses 8:45am:  Serve at sites across the SWFL Community 12:15pm: Wrap-Up and Depart 12:30pm-1:00pm:  Arrive back to the FGCU Student Plaza Bus Loop and have lunch together while reflecting on your day!   MANDATORY PRE-EVENT CHECK-IN: All participants must check-in prior to the morning of the event to confirm their spot. Pre-event check-in will be open October 20-22, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM in McTarnaghan Hall 229.  IMPORTANT: Anyone under 18 MUST bring a signed copy of your waiver with you to the pre-event check-in in MCT 229. GROUPS: If you have friends (or a group) that you would like to serve with, you must each RSVP individually in Eagle Link then all pre-check-in as a group together at the same time between Oct 20-22 in MCT 229 to have the best chance of serving at the same site.  Total group participation numbers are limited to site capacities and site availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.   TRANSPORTATION: Transportation will be provided for most service sites. We will meet in the FGCU Student Plaza/Bus Loop promptly at 8am. Buses depart at 8:30am.   Important: Once you RSVP, your community agency is fully counting on you to be there that morning, so please be 100% sure you can attend before committing.    ATTIRE AND WHAT TO BRING: Please wear either an FGCU shirt or blue and green to represent the university out in the community! Be sure to dress comfortably, wear closed-toe shoes and sunscreen. Don't forget to bring water!     For questions, concerns, and reasonable accommodations, please contact the Office of Service-Learning & Civic Engagement at servicelearning@fgcu.edu.

Join us and help lead fellow Eagles at our 2025 Make a Difference Day October 25, 2025! Give back to the community.  Get service-learning hours. Develop your leadership skills. Be a Make A Difference Day Site Leader! The FGCU Office of Service-Learning & Civic Engagement is in need of students to serve as site leaders during the annual Make A Difference Day morning of service. Site leaders will help lead a service trip with roughly 25 student participants per site.  You will work together with one or two additional site leaders to lead your site location. Locations will vary. Learn more about the Day of Service event here.  The event runs 8am-1pm.  However, we ask site leaders to arrive at 7am to help with setup and plan to stay until 2pm to help with any teardown that may be needed.  You will engaged in 7 hours of service-learning toward your graduation requirement.     You must attend a short training session. There are two options (you only need to pick one): • Tuesday, October 21, from 1:30-2:30pm in Cohen 247 • Wednesday, October 22, from 11am-12pm in Cohen 247   If you are interested, RSVP on this event page and a staff member from our office will reach out to you as the event gets closer with further details.   Questions? Contact us: (e) scoelho@fgcu.edu (p) (239) 590-7227   Students who complete this event gain skills in Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic and Leadership. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health and Well-being (3); Quality Education (4)    

To RSVP, click here: https://fgcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11283013 RSVP by Thursday, October 16, for your best chance to select the site you want. *** You will select your service site during the mandatory pre-event check-in that will be held on October 21-23 in McTarnaghan Hall 229 (see below for more details). *** -------------------- Join the national tradition and take part in FGCU's 14th annual Make A Difference Day on Saturday, October 26, between 8:00am - 1:00pm! There's no better way to make friends and get connected to FGCU and the SWFL community than by spending a morning together serving others.   TIMELINE OF THE DAY 8:00am:  Check-in at the FGCU Student Plaza Bus Loop 8:20am: Kickoff 8:30am:  Depart on buses 9:00am:  Serve at sites across the SWFL Community 12:15pm: Wrap-Up and Depart 12:30pm-1:00pm:  Arrive back to the FGCU Student Plaza Bus Loop and have lunch together while reflecting on your day!   MANDATORY PRE-EVENT CHECK-IN: All participants must check-in prior to the morning of the event to confirm their spot. Pre-event check-in will be open October 20-20, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM in McTarnaghan Hall 229.  IMPORTANT: Anyone under 18 MUST bring a signed copy of your waiver with you to the pre-event check-in in MCT 229. GROUPS: If you have friends (or a group) that you would like to serve with, you must each RSVP individually in Eagle Link then all pre-check-in as a group together at the same time between Oct 20-22 in MCT 229 to have the best chance of serving at the same site.  Total group participation numbers are limited to site capacities and site availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.   TRANSPORTATION: Transportation will be provided for all participants. We will meet in the FGCU Student Plaza/Bus Loop promptly at 8am. Buses depart at 8:30am.   Important: Once you RSVP, your community agency is fully counting on you to be there that morning, so please be 100% sure you can attend before committing.    ATTIRE AND WHAT TO BRING: Please wear either an FGCU shirt or blue and green to represent the university out in the community! Unfortunately, we aren't able to provide event-specific shirts this time as we have done in past years. Be sure to dress comfortably, wear closed-toe shoes and sunscreen. Don't forget to bring water!   A list of site options will be posted here closer to the event.   If you are interested, click here to RSVP today: https://fgcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11283013   Questions? Contact us: (e) scoelho@fgcu.edu (p) (239) 590-7227  

Give back to the community.  Get service-learning hours. Develop your leadership skills. Be a Make A Difference Day Site Leader! The FGCU Office of Service-Learning & Civic Engagement is in need of students to serve as site leaders during the annual Make A Difference Day morning of service. Site leaders will help lead a service trip with roughly 25 student participants per site.  You will work together with one or two additional site leaders to lead your site location. Locations will vary. Learn more about the Day of Service event here.  The event runs 8am-1pm.  However, we ask site leaders to arrive at 7am to help with setup and plan to stay until 2pm to help with any teardown that may be needed.  You will engage in 7 hours of service-learning toward your graduation requirement.     You must attend a short training session. There are two options (you only need to pick one): • Tuesday, October 21, from 1:30-2:30pm (Cohen 247)   • Wednesday, October 22, from 11am-12pm (Cohen 247)   If you are interested, click here to RSVP today: https://fgcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11283064 Questions? Contact us: (e) scoelho@fgcu.edu (p) (239) 590-7227   Students who complete this event gain skills in Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic and Leadership. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health and Well-being (3); Quality Education (4)

AI Challenge Fellowship Program Empowering Faculty to Lead in AI-Enhanced EducationFacilitated by Dendritic: A Human-Centered AI & Data Science Institute ✅ About the Fellowship The WCE AI Challenge Fellowship is a year-long initiative designed to support faculty at FGCU who are ready to explore and integrate artificial intelligence into their teaching practices. The program builds a vibrant community of practice, driving innovation and student engagement across education in all academic units on campus. ✅ Program Highlights Collaborative community of AI-curious educators Monthly themed sessions on AI tools, ethics, assessments & automation Mentorship, toolkits, and structured support throughout the academic year Participation in Showcases Access to Dendritic resources and events $2,000 stipend and official AI Teaching Fellow recognition ✅ Faculty Commitments Integrate AI tools or methods into your course(s) Participate in monthly meetings (90 minutes) Collect feedback and reflect on student experiences Share outcomes at events ✅ Tentative Timeline Month Milestone May 2025 Applications Open + MSLE Bootcamp (compulsory) May/June 2025 Faculty Fellowship Application  Aug 2025 Selection + Orientation + Resources Sep–Dec 2025 Implementation + Monthly Meetings Jan–Apr 2026 2nd Semester Implementation May 2026 Showcase Event & Wrap-Up ✅ Fellowships Available The U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering is offering up to 5 fellows for WCE and up to 5 fellows open to faculty of any academic unit at FGCU. The selection will be made by an internal committee led by and at the discretion of the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering, in partnership with the Dendritic Institute. ✅ Prerequisite Training – MSLE AI Bootcamp To participate in the fellowship, you must complete the Microsoft Learn for Educators (MSLE) Generative AI for Teaching & Foundational AI Bootcamp offered by the Dendritic Institute: May 7 (in-person) & May 8 (remote) Hands-on training and foundational AI literacy Registration for the MSLE Training here.