Location: Arts Complex Lobby Windows Crumbs is a window installation that offers a glimpse into Girl Feast (Wasmer Art Gallery, October 17 – November 20, 2025), serving as both a preview of the exhibition and as part of the Window Strike Prevention Project. Inspired by the idea of leaving small crumbs of something larger, Chloe Lewis ('18, Art) and Isabella Baquerizo (’19, Art) honor native bird species while taking a vital step in protecting them from window collisions. Through vinyl prints applied to the glass, this installation not only prevents birds from flying into the windows but also transforms the windows into a visual extension of the exhibition’s themes—abundance, connection, and care. A testament to the power of collaboration, Crumbs reflects the beauty of shared efforts in creating a safer, more mindful environment for both the campus community and the birds that inhabit it. Crumbs is part of an ongoing exploration of creative solutions for bird-safe windows on FGCU’s campus. Sponsored by the FGCU Alumni Association, Gene and Lee Seidler, the Wasmer Endowment, WGCU Public Media, and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts. This public art is free and open to public viewing. Image credit: Izzy Baquerizo and Chloe Lewis, Crumbs, 2025, Digital design and print installation for exterior of Arts Complex, 24 panels varying dimensions ranging from 33 x 33 in. to 21 x 33 in., Courtesy of the artists.

Location: Behind University Archives & Special Collections in the Wilson G. Bradshaw Library Works from the permanent collection will be displayed on the third floor of the Wilson G. Bradshaw Library, behind University Archives & Special Collections. This selection features a variety of works with a focus on Australian-born artist Brian Yates (1946-2014). A mixed media artist who worked in collage, sculpture, and painting; Yates' work surveyed American nostalgia containing elements of the unexpected and apprehension to reflect a wider context of contemporary American society. This exhibition space rotates each semester to feature different aspects of FGCU Art Galleries’ Permanent Collection, which houses over 2,100 works of art in a variety of mediums and styles. Sponsored by Gene and Lee Seidler and the Wasmer Endowment. This exhibition is free and open to the public during regular library hours. Image credit: Brian Yates, Falling Out and Down, 1999, Color intaglio and digital transfer vitreograph print, ed. 6/10, 24 x 18 in., Gift of Carol L. Shay, Collection of FGCU Art Galleries, 2022.0004.0292

Join us for an exciting game as the FGCU Men’s Basketball team goes head-to-head with Austin Peay! You can park conveniently in the Alico Arena parking lot. Don’t forget to grab your tickets HERE For the latest updates and news about the team, be sure to follow them on social media at @FGCU_MBB.  Don’t miss out on the fun—come out and cheer for FGCU!

Farrah Alkhadra (’21, Art) creates two mixed media murals for display at the end of the Arts Complex Courtyard. This is the third year that alumni from the program have been commissioned to create public pieces as part of this project. The murals include bright, saturated colors and geometric components projecting from the surface. The pieces are a continuation of her Senior Project investigations that were inspired by forms, materials, and color theory. Working primarily as a 3D sculptor, Alkhadra combines her signature steel forms with mixed media installation for this project. Sponsored by Gene and Lee Seidler, the Wasmer Endowment, WGCU Public Media, and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts. This event and the public art are free and open to public viewing. Image credit: Farrah Alkhadra, Colorway (detail), 2021, Steel and resin installation, 144 x 120 x 10 in., Photo courtesy of the artist.

Join us for an exciting game as the FGCU Men’s Basketball team goes head-to-head with Lipscomb! You can park conveniently in the Alico Arena parking lot. Don’t forget to grab your tickets HERE For the latest updates and news about the team, be sure to follow them on social media at @FGCU_MBB.  Don’t miss out on the fun—come out and cheer for FGCU!

Schmaltz & Pepper – Classy klezmer chamber music and jazz infused with schmaltz This groundbreaking ensemble features the extraordinary talents of Eric Abramovitz, the principal clarinetist of the Toronto Symphony and the Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist and arranger, Drew Jurecka, virtuosic violinist/vocalist/composer, Rebekah Wolkstein founder/leader of the acclaimed Payadora Ensemble, Juno-nominated bassist, Michael Herring and Juno-award winning pianist, Jeremy Ledbetter.  Schmaltz & Pepper is redefining the traditional boundaries of Yiddish music, blending classical mastery with innovative compositions and soulful arrangements. Tickets are $15 for the general public and $7 for students and are available at fgcu.edu/concerts; (239) 745-4268.