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. Hosted by: Outreach Programs - CROP & Scholars, TRIO Student Support Services , The Office of Community Outreach Additional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11682813

This session explores the psychological experience of impostor phenomenon, the feeling of being a fraud despite evidence of competence, and its impact on career development, confidence, and achievement. This session will examine how impostor feelings can hinder performance, limit opportunities, and affect mental well-being while also offering strategies to recognize, manage, and overcome these barriers to unlock professional potential. Hosted by: ACE Women's Network Additional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11739272

Join us for lunch and a lecture! "The FGCU Journey into an AI University" by Dr. Leandro Nunes de Castro, Director of Dendritic: A Human-Centered AI and Data Science Institute/Professor in the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering. 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.) Hosted by: The Whitaker Center for STEM Education Additional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11778022

This Leadership Bites & Insights session invites students, staff, and campus partners to explore the collective impact of The Leadership Experience (TLE). Together, we’ll highlight who we are, what we do, and how leadership development shows up through our programs and people. Hosted by: The Leadership Experience Additional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11832127

Free Weekly ASL Class – No Commitment Needed!Join us this Fall 2025 to learn American Sign Language in a relaxed, beginner-friendly environment. Open to everyone – no prior experience required, and you don’t have to attend every week Wednesdays | 1:30–2:30 PM📍 GIDDI Mod 2 | Hosted by FGCU’s Golisano Intellectual & Developmental Disability Initiative Come as you are. Learn something new. All are welcome! Hosted by: FGCU Golisano Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Initiative Additional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11478170

Pre-departure meetings prepare students to engage in service with purpose, humility, and confidence with Alternative Break. Through interactive workshops and discussions, participants develop a shared understanding of servant leadership and what it means to lead by supporting others. These sessions emphasize teamwork, active listening, and reflection as key elements of meaningful service. Students will learn, engage, and explore within their Alternative Break Cohort. Hosted by: The Leadership Experience Additional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11820494