Public murals have exploded in popularity in the last 50 years. In Ramiro Davaro-Comas’ lecture,?The Importance of Community-Based Public Art, he will trace that evolution for his personal work and process and share how collaboration can transform both artwork and audience. Ramiro Davaro-Comas is an Argentine/American artist with a background in public art and artist residency management. Davaro-Comas is a graduate of the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a Americorps VISTA Alumni and a recipient of the Leadership in Arts Management certificate from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Davaro-Comas has participated in artist residency programs around the world and has painted over 300 murals and managed another 150 mural installations for other artists. He was the director of the Art Students League residency program and Dripped on the Road. Currently, he co-directs Super-Stories with Grace Lang, focuses on arts education and large-scale mural projects. Super-Stories centers the students and community members in every aspect of the work. He has painted 40 murals in the past 3 years with over 10,000 students, community members and teachers. Davaro-Comas consults on public art projects, paints private commissioned murals, and exhibits his work in galleries. Sponsored by Alice and Dean Fjelstul. The lecture is free and open to the public. Image credit: Ramiro Davaro-Comass

Roots of Kindness and Compassion, or ROCK, is excited to announce a big event on campus in honor of World Kindness Day! This celebration aims to showcase the ROCK program and demonstrate how even small acts of kindness can make a significant impact.  Attendees can look forward to hearing from various Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) that will share their initiatives for spreading kindness across campus. Plus, there will be delicious ice cream for everyone who joins in on the fun! To make the day even more special, Luna the Pug and a mini horse will be making appearances. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to celebrate kindness together!

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. Panel Moderator: Mike Kiniry, Host of WGCU's Gulf Coast Live Panelists: Dr. Jeannine Richards Dr. Shelton Weeks Dr. Johane Dikgang Dr. Tom Felke Open to the public Reception from 5:00-5:30pm Film from 5:30-6:30pm Panel Discussion 6:30-7:30pm

Join us for an exciting game as the FGCU Women’s Basketball team goes head-to-head with Ave Maria University! You can park conveniently in the Alico Arena parking lot. Don’t forget to grab your tickets HERE For up-to-the-minute information on FGCU women’s basketball, follow the team on Twitter (@FGCU_WBB), Instagram (@FGCU_WBB). Don’t miss out on the fun—come out and cheer for FGCU!

You're invited to a wonderful evening of music! Join us for the Symphonic Bands Concert featuring our talented faculty member, Tory Jones. This event is free of charge and open to the public, making it a wonderful opportunity to enjoy an evening of exceptional music. We encourage you to bring your friends and family to share in this delightful experience. We can't wait to see you there!

You’re invited to the Faculty Fall Festival & Chili Cookoff! Join us for an exciting evening of delicious food, refreshing drinks, and great company. Put your taste buds to the test at our chili cookoff, and enjoy a variety of fun activities with colleagues and friends. Don’t miss out on this chance to celebrate the season together!