Join us for lunch and a lecture by Dr. Christina Anaya from the Department of Biological Sciences titled "From Fundamental Parasitology to Applied Invasion Ecology: Linking Parasites with Undergraduate Research" All are welcome; lunch will be served in person or join virtually via Teams. (The Teams link will be made available the morning of the program.)

Whoa! Too much to drink tonight? Be careful! When we consume too much alcohol in a short amount of time, it can negatively impact our coordination and our ability to complete routine tasks that usually seem easy. At Fun with Beer Goggles, students will have the opportunity to complete seemingly simple tasks while wearing “Drunk Goggles” that mimic the vision while under the influence and test how well they are able to complete these activities.

Everyone has a right to choose what they want to do sexually. To make sure everyone is on the same page and having a good time during sex, consent is a vital part of our relationships. At this table, students will have the chance to learn about components of consent and put their knowledge to the test with scenarios. We will also discuss victim blaming to change the narrative that sexual assault is the victim’s fault. When speaking with a survivor of a traumatic incident, language is incredibly important, so we aim to educate students on how to avoid victim-blaming language in their personal lives.

Different types of beer, wine, and liquor can have very different amounts of alcohol. Not knowing the standard drink size for different alcoholic beverages can lead to us making poor decisions regarding how much alcohol we are consuming. At this table, students will participate in an interactive pouring activity to help them learn that “one cup” doesn’t necessarily equal “one drink.” They will also have the chance to engage in trivia about alcohol!

National First-Generation College Celebration Day (FGCC), is observed annually nationwide. It honors the signing of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, which expanded opportunities for low-income and first-generation students to attend college. Our First-Generation College Celebration event will celebrate the achievements of all first-generation students, staff, faculty and alumni, and is meant to increase awareness of the first-generation college student experience here at FGCU and nationally, and to ensure that first-generation students are connected to campus resources needed to succeed! Our Library Lawn Celebration will take place on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 from 10:00am - 2:00pm. There will be several Campus Partners in attendance, activities and games, food, and more! Retention and Graduation Services will be providing special "first-gen" stoles for first-gen graduating seniors. There are also service-learning opportunities available for students. Our Panel of Pioneers: The First-Gen Experience, will take place the following week on November 13, from 9:30am - 11:30am in AB9 106. This will be a panel led by half students, half alumni, to discuss their experience being first-generation. This panel, like the lawn celebration, is open to anyone to attend, but will require an RSVP through EagleLink. Please visit our EagleLink page and view the "First Generation Celebration - Panel of Pioneers" event to RSVP.

Our First-Generation College Celebration event will celebrate the achievements of all first-generation students, staff, faculty and alumni, and is meant to increase awareness of the first-generation college student experience here at FGCU and nationally, and to ensure that first-generation students are connected to campus resources needed to succeed! Our Panel of Pioneers: The First-Gen Experience, will take place on Thursday, November 13, from 9:30am - 11:30am in AB9 106. This will be a panel led by half students, half alumni, to discuss their experience being first-generation. This panel is open to anyone to attend, but does require an RSVP, as lunch will be provided and seating is of limited quantity. Prior to the panel, our Library Lawn Celebration will take place the previous Wednesday, November 5, from 10:00am - 2:00pm. There will be several Campus Partners in attendance, activities and games, food, and more! Retention and Gradaution Services will be providing special "first-gen" stoles for first-gen graduating seniors. There are also volunteer opportunities available for students. Please visit our EagleLink page and view the "First Generation Celebration - Library Lawn Celebration" event to RSVP.