Join other Palmetto residents to promote balance and well-being with a cozy night in! Enjoy some fall-inspired treats, decorate 2026 planners, play collaborative games, and interact with URecWell & the Roots of Compassion and Kindness (ROCK) Center.  

⚽ Volunteer Opportunity: Alliance Soccer Cup at Paradise Coast Sports Complex! 📍 Location: Paradise Coast Sports Complex – 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples, FL 34117 📅 Dates: November 7–9, 2025 (Friday–Sunday) ⏰ Multiple Shifts Available 📧 Contact: Olivia Long | events@playparadisecoast.com 🌐 playparadisecoast.com   🌟 About the Opportunity The Paradise Coast Sports Complex is seeking enthusiastic volunteers for the Alliance Soccer Cup! Volunteers will play a key role in assisting staff with tournament operations to ensure a world-class experience for athletes and guests. Volunteer tasks may include: Supporting event operations and logistics Helping staff manage fields and schedules Assisting with guest services and crowd coordination By participating, you’ll help the complex deliver on its mission to provide high-quality recreational and competitive sports experiences that strengthen community health, engagement, and regional development in Southwest Florida.   🧭 NACE Career Competencies Developed Teamwork/Collaboration: Work closely with staff and other volunteers to ensure event success. Professionalism & Work Ethic: Demonstrate responsibility, reliability, and adaptability in a fast-paced sports environment.   🌍 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Supported Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being – Promoting physical activity, wellness, and community involvement through sports. Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – Contributing to the success of a premier sports facility that enhances local infrastructure and economic growth.   🎓 FGCU Majors Aligned This volunteer opportunity is ideal for students majoring in: PGA Golf Management Resort & Hospitality Management Exercise Science Marketing Communication   🙌 Why Volunteer? Gain valuable hands-on experience in sports operations and event management while supporting a major regional tournament that highlights athleticism, teamwork, and community pride. How to Sign Up: Email Olivia Long at events@playparadisecoast.com

If a coordinator is more than 25 minutes late, all will be rewarded 1 hour for showing up. You will be free to leave at this point, if you choose to stay and coordinator shows up, you will be rewarded 1+ hour to the time you worked. SERVICE LEARNING EVENT DESCRIPTION NOVEMBER CALENDER: _____________________________________________ Date: Monday 9:00 am -12:00 pm - Tuesday 9:00 am-11:00 am - Thursday 9:30-12:30 -  Friday 8:30am-11:30am Closed-toed shoes are mandatory. Dress appropriately for warm temperatures, bring water, and consider sun protection.  Location: The FGCU Food Forest is past Sugden Welcome Center and before Kleist Health Education Center. Look for a shipping container that says “FOOD FOREST” on your left. Approximate address: 9920 FGCU South Court. Fort Myers, FL 33913 ________________________________________________ *MUST BRING WATER CONTAINER & CLOSED TOED SHOES* "Volunteers will assist our Coordinator (Adrian Boguslaw, Samantha Sette) in processing down trimmed trees & distributing that material to surrounding mulch zones. This is light work, although the day will be hot, & the bugs will be out. I recommend bringing closed-toed shoes, preferably boots, pants, and long sleeves to defend from mosquitoes. Gloves if you have any. You will be given plenty of water breaks & time to cool off. Bring plenty of water for yourself, and a snack as well."  -Sincerely Food Forest Team   Permaculture:  (noun) Permaculture is a system of design for regenerative human settlements, focusing on creating sustainable and harmonious ways of living. It encompasses various disciplines such as ecological design, engineering, and environmental construction. This approach involves managing water resources, integrating sustainable architecture, and developing habitats and agricultural systems modeled on the patterns and functions of natural ecosystems. Permaculture employs creative design methods rooted in holistic thinking, carefully considering all materials, energies, and interactions involved in proposed changes. This means thoroughly evaluating both the immediate and long-term effects on ecosystems before implementing modifications, such as altering water flow patterns, vegetation management, or land-use practices. By prioritizing regeneration and resilience, permaculture fosters ecosystems that sustain both human needs and the environment. —————   The Office of Service-Learning & Civic Engagement has created a useful flyer explaining how to track your hours. When doing so, please use the following information under the “Supervisor Contact Information” section:  Organization: FGCU Food Forest Supervisor: (Coordinators) Adrian Boguslaw, Sam Sette, Ty Boyd, (Manager)  Dylan Moncada Phone: N/A Email: foodforest@fgcu.edu Note: If you are only volunteering with us today, submit  your hours ASAP. If you plan on volunteering with us again, you may wait to submit your TOTAL hours.  This is acceptable on a semester basis. ADD AS A SHORT ANSWER QUESTION Type your name and UIN in the box to sign the form and confirm you have read and agree to this waiver. I, _____________________________, UIN ______________, consent to participate in the University sponsored Compost program conducted by the FGCU Food Forest and scheduled to begin on January 1, 2024 and continue until December 31, 2024 and located at Florida Gulf Coast University (“University”).  I acknowledge that I have thoroughly read and understand the information contained in this Release pertaining to the Activity and the possible risks associated with my participation in this Activity. Behavior: I acknowledge and agree that I will act in a mature and responsible manner at all times during the Activity and further acknowledge and agree that I will be held responsible for my behavior and any damage or injury to the property of the University and its faculty and staff, as well as other participants. I acknowledge and agree that I must observe all federal, state, and local laws and University regulations, and policies as well as any behavior requirements of the Activity. I further acknowledge and agree that in the event I have any questions regarding the applicability of the University’s regulations and policies to the Activity, it is my responsibility to make any necessary inquiries to the University. Additionally, I acknowledge and agree that I will observe and comply with the specific rules and conditions developed for participation in the Activity. I will follow the directives of University officials concerning the Activity. Use of University Property: I acknowledge that the University may provide to me the use of equipment or other University property as part of participation in the Activity. I acknowledge that if the University property that is provided to me is damaged, stolen, or lost that I may be charged for the repair or replacement of the University property. I acknowledge that the University may bill me for the charges related for the repair or replacement of damaged, stolen, or lost University property. Safety Participation: I acknowledge that I have made any necessary inquiries or provided the necessary information to the University regarding my ability, physically or otherwise, to safely participate in the Activity and that, prior to executing this Release, I have been provided the opportunity to inquire and discuss the possible risks and hazards to myself resulting from participating in the Activity. Any questions I had regarding my ability to participate in the Activity have been answered to my satisfaction, and I have received sufficient information to make a sound and voluntary decision to participate in the Activity. I acknowledge there are additional risks in participating in face-to-face experiential learning at this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I acknowledge that I have chosen to voluntarily engage in face-to-face experiential learning. In participating in the in-person experiential opportunity, I acknowledge that the CDC has issued guidelines regarding personal protective equipment and social distancing to address the COVID-19 outbreak and that the experiential learning site may have requirements for meeting those guidelines. I agree to comply with CDC guidance and any facility safety policies or precautions to address personal protective equipment and social distancing. I acknowledge that I understand the risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and I am assuming the risks of engaging in this activity. Photo Release: In exchange for the University allowing me to participate in the Activity, I give the University the right and my permission to record my participation and appearance on digital, or electronic recordings, videotape, audiotape, film, photography or any other medium and to use my name, likeness, voice and biographical information in connection with these recordings. The University may exhibit or distribute all or any part of these recordings for any educational or promotional purpose, which the University and its employees deem appropriate. All such recordings shall be  the University’s property. Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risks: In exchange for the University making arrangements for, permitting my participating in Compost program at the FGCU Food Forest, I hereby assume all risks of my participation in the Activity. Risks include, but are not limited to, risks of participation in the various components of the Activity, and all risks related to any physical or other condition from which I might suffer. I acknowledge that the University does not provide personal accident/health insurance or medical personnel for myself. I authorize the FGCU staff to perform on site emergency first aid. I authorize FGCU staff to contact local emergency medical care services in the event of a medical emergency. I assume personal and financial responsibility for any medical care and treatment I may require as the result of participating in the Activity. I acknowledge that this Release applies to all medical care and treatment that is provided or obtained by the University as a result of my participation in the Activity. In exchange for the University allowing me to participate in the Activity and having reviewed and agreed to all acknowledgements listed in this Release and Waiver, I, on behalf of my family, heirs, beneficiaries, and personal representatives agree to assume all the risks and responsibilities of my participating in the Activity. I release and forever discharge and covenant not to sue the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees, Florida Gulf Coast University, and the Lee County Board of County Commissioners, and their officers, agents, employees, and representatives (“Releasees”) from and against any and all liability for any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action of whatever kind or nature, costs and expenses of any nature, including attorneys’ fees (“Claims”) that I may have or that may hereafter accrue to me or myself, arising out of or related to any harm, loss, damage, or injury including, but not limited to suffering, death or property loss that may be sustained by myself, whether caused by my action, or the negligence of the Releasees or the action of third parties in connection with the Activity. I also agree not to sue Releasees in connection with any such harm, loss, damage, or injury. I agree to indemnify and hold Releasees harmless from any against all claims asserted against any of the Releasees by any entity based upon my participation in the Activity. I acknowledge and agree that should any provision or aspect of this Release and Waiver be found to be unenforceable, all remaining provisions of this Release and Waiver will remain in full force and effect. Further, I acknowledge and agree that this Release and Waiver shall be construed pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida and that the venue for any legal proceeding concerning this Release and Waiver shall be in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida. I have read, understand and acknowledge that through my signature below, I will comply with the information and directions and agree to be bound by the terms contained in this Release and Waiver and I have voluntarily executed the Release.  

The Student Government Senate Appropriations Committee shall be holding budget hearings for the following USO/Departments: 9-11 AM: Sports Club Council Fraternity and Sorority Life 3-5 PM: CampUS Life Student Government

General information about our RSO and what we do and believe in.

Responsible Host Training is a workshop aimed at helping students understand their role in the effort to prevent intoxication and alcohol misuse on the FGCU campus. Students will learn about safe alcohol consumption, policies and liability, bystander intervention, and the role of sober monitors. Organizations are required to complete this training in order to host social events with alcohol. YOU MUST RSVP FOR THIS EVENT. NO ENTRY WITHOUT AN RSVP.   CANCELLATION POLICY: Please note that our attendance numbers are important. If we do not have a minimum of 5 students in attendance, the training will be canceled. You cannot cancel or change your RSVP within 24 hours of the training. In the result that you change your RSVP last minute or do not show up, you will have to wait 30 days before you can sign up for another training.

Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc. will be tabling to promote various events throughout happening throughout the semester to showcase our principles of Brotherhood, Community Service, Cultural Awareness, and Scholarship.  

Chi Omega will be selling Wish Gala tickets through venmo for 5$ and Wish shirts through the QR code displayed.

Come to Urban Buzz to help raise money for TriBeta! Get an iced coffee for your day!

Sure you can check out books, but we have so much more you can borrow for free! Calculators, laptops, cameras, dry-erase markers... the list goes on! Library student ambassadors will add it up for you and show you how easy it is to get your hands on them.  Workshops last 15 minutes or less, and all students who attend have a chance to win swag. Get smart about the library and check it out!

Join us for our weekly Eagle News meeting!

This event is for FGCU Leadership only. Join us for a special tour of the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering. This exclusive event is designed for FGCU leadership to explore and experience our cutting-edge programs, facilities, and labs; meet faculty and student researchers; and experience firsthand the exciting advancements shaping the future of engineering, computing, and construction at FGCU. Bring your questions and curiosity!

Calusa Waterkeeper will be holding their 30th Anniversay Celebration on November 7th. They need a photographer to take pictures throught their event for social media platforms and to share with members of the community! They are also looking for volunteers to assist with guest registration and raffle ticket sales at the event.   Keep in mind that you will have to arrive at 2 PM and that additional volunteers may be able to leave before the end of the event. However if you are volunteering as the photographer you will have to stay for the entire event (6 PM)   To sign up for this opportunity please send an email to: info@calusawaterkeeper.org   NACE Career Competencies: Teamwork/Collaboration, Oral/Written Communications, Professionalism/Work Ethic   Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): Clean Water and Sanitation (8)   Majors that Align with this opportunity: Environmental Studies, Marine Science, Journalism, Communication, Integrated Studies, Resort & Hospitality, Marketing, Public Relations, Art and Design

Hey, FGCU sailors! The sailing club is having a meeting at the North Lake Waterfront on Friday, November 7th, from 2:30-4:30 pm! Come by if you want to meet fellow sailors, learn how to sail, paddleboard/kayak on the Waterfront beach, or just hang out by the boardwalk. We can't wait to see you there! No sailing experience required.   !!! Before sailing, please make sure you sign in on EagleLink, Join the sailing club, sign the Participation Waiver (under 'Forms' on the 'Sport Clubs' EagleLink page), and complete the mandatory concussion test (sent to your email after your Participation Waiver is approved). Please do so 2 days in advance, Thank you :)   You don't have to stay the entire time; it's a casual meeting. The North Lake Waterfront is open from 12-5 pm. As of right now, two sailboats are for the club's use during our sessions. Students are welcome to use the Waterfront facilities as students.  Join the GroupMe and follow us on Instagram (@fgcu.sailing) for immediate updates (weather, etc.). The Sailing Club must adhere to the University Recreation and Wellness staff instructions related to facility closures and inclement weather. 

Hitch a ride on our famous yellow golf cart! If you are on main campus, we will pick you up and give you a ride to your destination within the main perimeter of campus. On your way to class or back to your room, we will ask you trivia questions related to health and wellness!  The first 20 passengers will receive $5 Eagle Dollars on their Eagle Account within 1-3 business days, which can be used for student printers, laundry facilities, vending machines, dining locations. Passengers must sign a form in order to receive the $5 in their Eagle Account.

The Student Government Senate Appropriations Committee shall be holding budget hearings for the following USO/Departments: 9-11 AM: Sports Club Council Fraternity and Sorority Life 3-5 PM: CampUS Life Student Government

Join us for our bi-weekly general meetings, where we will discuss a different anthropological topic each meeting. These meetings are open to any student who has an interest in Anthropology. Expect fun activities, new connections, learning, and snacks! Follow our Instagram @fgcuanthropology to stay up-to-date on our meeting topics and any other updates. We look forward to seeing you there!

Our club practice where anyone is welcome! Regardless if you just started playing today or if you're an advanced player, we are open to anyone getting involved. This open play will be at 3 Oaks, unlike most which are usually at the URWC. We are also working with FGCU Creamery and they will sell ice cream at this event. We will be taking 30% of the proceeds for our club to be used on equipment and travel fees. Ice cream will be sold for $4 each. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Club President, Tyler Calka, at 224-339-3394 or via email: tncalka2387@eagle.fgcu.edu Here is our Linktree for any club updates: https://linktr.ee/fgcupickleball

Brought to you by The Water School Seminar Speaker Committee Harry Maisch, Stefan Carpenter, Dhruv Bhatt, and Vanaja Kankarla. Dr. Matt Ware is an ecologist investigating the interaction of coastal change and animal behavior, population dynamics, and conservation management using in situ, remote, and computational methods. The main goal of his work is to find better ways for us to balance the human use and continued function of coastal ecosystems. To do so, he has worked on a wide array of coastal conservation issues, ranging from coral reef restoration in the Florida Keys to sea turtle habitat suitability in North Carolina, often integrating students, citizen science NGOs, and state and federal management partners. Out in the field, he is an FAA-qualified drone pilot, PADI Master SCUBA Diver Trainer, DAN instructor, and avid photographer. Dr. Ware uses these skills in his outreach to the public with respect to critical conservation issues. In particular, his photographs have been published in outlets such as National Geographic, been on display at the British Natural History Museum, and been honored in the international Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. ​   Laura O’Connell is an Assistant Professor of Carbonate Sedimentology in the Marine and Earth Science Department at Florida Gulf Coast University. Like The Water School, she is interdisciplinary; she started her education as a double major in geology and marine science and a minor in biology at the University of Miami. She then went to graduate school at Queen’s University in Canada where she investigated ancient and modern rocks and sediments in Australia and their links to environmental and climatic changes. Her scientific research focuses on the intersections between marine biology, ecology, and geology to better understand marine seafloor communities and how they have changed through time. She also investigates sediment production by organisms, from the structures of reefs to the genesis of carbonate muds. Her research and field experiences have taken her around the world including to Australia, Alaska, and Panama and she is excited to continue her research and field teaching at FGCU. She has experience teaching at many college levels and loves getting students excited about geology and marine systems in the classroom and in the field. She looks forward to bringing her well-rounded expertise in teaching and research to students at FGCU and also in helping to grow the Environmental Geology program. When she was an undergraduate at the University of Miami, The Water School at FGCU was just getting started and Laura wanted to be a part of it. She was thrilled when this job was posted, and she started at her position at FGCU in spring of 2024. ​

Annual SigEp Powderpuff tournament on Rec Field 1 between sororities. This event will be hosted on November 7th from 5 PM - 8 PM.