Event: Harvest Oasis Community Garden Maintenance Day
 Date & Time:8/19/2025 9:30 AM - Noon 
 Location: Lee Healthy - Healthy Life Center Coconut Point, Estero, FL. 23450 Via Coconut Pt, Estero, FL 33928 Join us for at Harvest Oasis Community Garden Maintenance Day as we plant and care for the garden located in Estero, FL. Our community garden is in need of some TLC, and we’ll be planting and weeding to help it thrive. Be prepared to get your hands dirty! Please wear comfortable clothing, closed-toe shoes, and bring a refillable water bottle. We’ll provide all the necessary tools, plus snacks and water—just bring your energy and enthusiasm! Directions: Harvest Oasis Community Garden is located at the outdoor pavilion at Lee Health - Healthy Life Center Coconut Point. Once you enter the parking lot, take an immediate right and continue to the end until you see the 3 vertical hydroponic garden.We can’t wait to see you there!   Volunteers are required to serve the entire time!   To sign up for this opportunity, click HERE! The Healthy Earth   Students who complete this event gain skills in Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Oral/Written Communications, Teamwork/Collaboration. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Zero Hunger (2), Good Health and Well-being (3), Sustainable Cities and Communities (11). This aligns with the following Academic Majors: Environmental Studies.Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11345759

Senate Meets Every Tuesday Night at 6:30PMHosted by: Student GovernmentAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11339378

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)    Hosted by: Lutgert College of BusinessAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11348495

Whether you're an incoming student or a returning one, Holmes is Your Home is a great way to connect with the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering (WCE). Learn about WCE Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) and resources, lean into your competitive side with inflatable jousting and other games, and enjoy some free snacks, like mini donuts! This is a great chance to mingle with students in our majors, meet your faculty, and get excited for the new semester. Make sure to stop by the welcome back parties from different colleges to learn about all the majors at FGCU!Hosted by: U.A. Whitaker College of EngineeringAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11338758

Give back to the community.  Get service-learning hours. Develop your leadership skills.Be a Day of Service Site Leader! The FGCU Office of Service-Learning & Civic Engagement is in need of students to serve as site leaders during the WOW Day 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 and transportation is provided. 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, August 19, from 1:30-2:30pm (Cohen 247)   • Wednesday, August 20, from 11am-12pm (Cohen 247)   If you are interested, click here to RSVP today:  SIGN UP HERE   Questions? Contact us: (e) servicelearning@fgcu.edu (p) (239) 590-7023Hosted by: Service-Learning Opportunities, WOW (Weeks of Welcome)Additional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11296712

  ----------------------------- Give back to the community.  Get service-learning hours. Develop your leadership skills.Be a Day of Service Site Leader! The FGCU Office of Service-Learning & Civic Engagement is in need of students to serve as site leaders during the WOW Day 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 and transportation is provided. 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.   Note:  IF YOU SIGN UP HERE, YOU DO NOT ALSO NEED TO SIGN UP AS A PARTICIPANT   You must attend a short training session. There are two options (you only need to pick one): • Tuesday, August 19, from 1:30-2:30pm (Cohen 247)   • Wednesday, August 20, from 11am-12pm (Cohen 247)   If you are interested, RSVP on this event page and a staff member from our office will reach out to you with further details.   Questions? Contact us: (e) servicelearning@fgcu.edu (p) (239) 590-7023   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)Hosted by: The Office of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement, WOW (Weeks of Welcome)Additional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11179416