ZTA will hold a weekly meeting every Sunday to discuss our schedule, plans, and goals for the upcoming week.

Help bring the magic of the holidays to life while gaining professional skills and service-learning hours! The Naples Players, a local nonprofit theatre organization, is seeking FGCU student volunteers to assist with their Festival of Trees — a spectacular holiday event showcasing beautifully designed trees, wreaths, and seasonal décor by local artists.   🗓 Volunteer Dates: 📅 Opportunities run from November 10, 2025 – January 8, 2026 🕒 Various shifts available — weekdays & weekends! 📍 701 5th Avenue South, Naples, FL 34102   🌟 Volunteer Tasks May Include: ~Assisting with event setup and teardown ~Welcoming and guiding guests ~Supporting event logistics & sales of wreaths and mini trees ~Helping maintain a festive and fun environment!   🎯 Service-Learning Goals (SDGs): Good Health & Well-being (3), Quality Education (4), Decent Work & Economic Growth (8) 💼 NACE Career Competencies: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Teamwork & Collaboration, Leadership 🎓 FGCU Majors That Align Well: Theatre, Arts, Management, Communication, Education Majors, Marketing, Hospitality & Tourism Management   ✅ How to Get Involved: 🔗 Sign up for specific shifts here: Festival of Trees Volunteer Sign-Up 📝 Also complete their quick volunteer application: Naples Players Volunteer Application   📧 Questions? Contact: Pamela Caruso at plarkincaruso@naplesplayers.org | 239-434-7340 ✨ Join the team behind one of Naples' most magical events of the year and make memories that matter — for you and the community!

  Sustainability Blog Submission - November 10-14, 2025 The Healthy Earth Organization is looking for student volunteers for their Sustainability Blog Submission Week: 📅 Dates: Monday, November 10 – Friday, November 14, 2025⏰ Time: 7 AM – 5 PM (Virtual)🌍 Organization: The Healthy Earth Organization👤 Contact: Falon Tabares | falon@thehealthyearth.org | 239-537-6436🔗 Register on Eventbrite Get involved in sustainability by submitting your blog on important environmental topics and earn 2 service learning hours.   Students who complete this event gain skills in: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Oral/Written Communications, Leadership   This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), Climate Action (SDG 13) Majors that Align with this opportunity:  Child and Youth Studies, Health Science, Environmental Studies, Public Health

Join TriBeta for a morning of coffee and networking with professors! Dunkin coffee will be available to attendees. This is a great chance to discuss research opportunities available at FGCU!

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.  

Join the brothers of Sigma Chi for a fun and interactive fundraiser supporting the Huntsman Cancer Foundation! For a small donation, you’ll get the chance to pie a Sigma Chi in the face — all for a great cause. Stop by, make a difference, and share some laughs while helping fund cancer research!

Weekly Student Government UR Committee meeting to discuss items on our agenda. All members of the public are welcome to attend!

Stop by every Monday to hear what Eagle News Television has to offer. We're a student-run journalism organization that publishes internet content on themes focused on news, sports and entertainment. We have something for everyone, whether you want to work behind the camera or as a reporter reporting a fun news story. We hope and look forward to seeing you all soon!  

Come visit our table to learn more about our club and about our upcoming events!

Tabling is an outreach opportunity where students on campus can learn more about Chi Alpha. Come visit our table to grab some free goodies, connect with one of our leaders, or answer our question/riddle of the week! 

Tabling to promote and raise awareness about Eagles Educate.      

Stop by at out tabling event to write holiday cards for hospice patients at the AVOW Foundation! You will get to spread some holiday cheer and earn service learning hours!

Curious about the cosmos? Ever dream about traveling through deep space? The Astronomy and Astrophysics Club is for you!   Stop by our table in front of the Library Lawn and learn about the AAC! Get to know our officers, ask questions, and preview our upcoming meetings!

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.

There are so many books in the stacks on the upper floors. How do you even find the right one? Our student ambassadors have you covered. See how easy it is to look up a title, understand the call number, and find it on the shelf.  All workshops last 15 minutes or less, and all students who attend will have a chance to win swag. Get smart about the library and check it out!

Join us as we begin Veterans Week with a traditional military ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes. Witness the 13 Folds will feature a Color Guard presenting the American Flag and performing the symbolic folding of the flag, a powerful tradition that reflects the values and history of military service. This ceremony invites our campus and community to experience a meaningful part of military culture and to recognize the contributions of our military-connected students, faculty, and families. Whether you are a veteran, military-connected, or a supporter, we welcome you to stand with us in respect and remembrance. Note: All participants are required to complete FGCU’s online Media Release Form prior to the event. The form can be accessed at: https://www.fgcu.edu/mediarelease/

Come out to Waterfront where staff will teach you how to Paddleboard! Please wear a bathing suit/clothing you don't mind getting wet and bring water. Register at recstore.fgcu.edu or the FGCU Go app.

The Roots of Compassion & Kindness (ROCK) Center will be hosting tabling events on the Library Lawn throughout October and into early November, leading up to World Kindness Day (November 13, 2025). Students who participate in tabling can earn service-learning hours while advocating for the Center and helping to raise awareness about our upcoming events and opportunities.  

Join us every Monday from 3-5 at The Cave for practice!