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Zack Rothman, Editor-in-Chief Hello, Eagles!
Congratulations new Eagles and welcome to Florida Gulf Coast University. You have made an excellent decision by continuing your education at this ever-growing university. As someone who entered college expecting to major in political science and then attend law school upon graduation, I can now tell you as journalism major that over the next four years, your passions and motives will constantly change. My best advice for you would be to take the time while you are here to discover what you are interested in and get involved. From this guide, you will get a quick rundown of what is happening on campus and what it has to offer. I understand that many of you are on your own for the first time, and this change can be quite daunting. Just take it one day at a time, one step at a time. Go to class, get involved and, most importantly, stay up to date with the news. Good luck and I hope you enjoy your time here at FGCU. Zack Rothman Editor-in-chief editorinchief@eaglenews.org @Zack_Rothman
Sarajane Sullivan, Managing Editor Salutations, Eagles! My name is Sarajane Sullivan and I’m this year’s managing editor for Eagle News. Last year I was the Senior Copy Editor and now I can never look at the Oxford Comma the same way again (thanks AP style.) I’d love to see new writers with fresh perspectives join our news team, because amazing things are going to happen this year at FGCU and around the world. As journalists, we hope to report these events to you accurately and respectfully. Sarajane Sullivan Managing Editor managing@eaglenews.org @xosarajane
Yves Firestone, Business/Operations Manager Hello fellow Eagles, My name is Yves Firestone. I am a senior here at FGCU studying Marketing as my major and Advertising as a minor. I am very excited to have started my tenure as Eagle Media’s Business Manager for the school year 20172018. Aside from hustling and making sales calls, I like to play basketball, shoot pool, go biking and look at dank memes. I transferred to FGCU from FSW in Fort Myers, where I received my Associates Degree in Arts. After I graduate with a bachelor’s degree next year, I plan to start my own marketing firm, and/or continue my father’s advertising agency, Firestone Advertising. I’m sure that FGCU will provide you the environment to grow, realize your talents and learn new skills to prepare you for your future careers, as it has done for me. Good luck and see you on campus. Yves Firestone Business/Operations Manager businessmanager@eaglenews.org @fgcueaglenews
Aubrey Westmoreland, Media Editor Hey Eagles! My name is Aubrey Westmoreland, and I am the media editor at Eagle News. I am a senior majoring in journalism. My responsibilities at Eagle news are running the social media accounts and keeping the website up-to-date. I love anything having to do with social media and am an avid Instagram user. My hobbies include finding good vegan restaurants and binge watching “Game of Thrones” or “The Hobbit” movies. When I am not in the newsroom, you can find me riding my bike to Coconut Point to get an acai bowl at Delicious Raw or listening to my favorite band Grouplove much too loudly. Be sure to follow all of our social media accounts, download our app and regularly check our website to stay updated with all things FGCU! Welcome and Go Eagles! Aubrey Westmoreland Media Editor media@eaglenews.org @Aubrey_Wstmrlnd
Audrey Mobley, Graphics Editor Hello Eagles! My name is Audrey Mobley and I am a junior studying digital media design at Florida Gulf Coast University. You’ll typically find me making grap hics for Eagle News, working in the FGCU Archives or working on my many other personal projects. I love to play video games in my free time and hang out with my friends and boyfriend. I hope to one day work for a design studio creating designs for popular brands and companies all over the world Audrey Mobley Graphics Editor graphics@eaglenews.org @audmobz
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Student Government Hello eagles, welcome to Florida Gulf Coast University! Now that you are officially home at the nest, it is important you find what sets your soul on fire. You are about to embark on a journey of a lifetime and the outcome of your success is entirely up to you. The experiences other students and I have experienced have made us better leaders in the community and have given us wisdom and skills to take into the work force and beyond. With hundreds of organizations and departments to get involved in on campus, there are so many ways to find your niche and passions. Each of you have the necessary tools to make your mark at FGCU and truly inspire change in the community around you. I encourage you to make the most of your time here and get involved beyond just classes. Always take advantage of the resources, peers, and mentors around you so you can become the best version of yourself. Student Government and I wish you the best in your future endeavors and hope to see you around campus. Cheers to your official first year as an eagle! With best wishes, Jalisa White Student Body President
More information Mission To provide an intellectual, social, and cultural environment that maximizes student potential and enhances student success. Purpose To provide equal representation for all students
Senators Joshua Ballin Nicholas DeGuzman Jessica Harper Jessica Held Daniel McKee Garrette Parsons Lisette Lazarus Morgan Brady Bria Butler Morgan Cooney Justine Cusimano Laura Dempsey Emily Leyva Patrick Maguschak Ashleigh Mayhew Kayla Reiter Victoria SanFilippo Skyler Silva Sierra Stevens Jaime Tirado
Annemarie Gross Alina Ossi Molly Montgomery Bo Cherry Kenneth Warger Kristina Kulavic Lexi Gann Olivia Graffham Emma Hunniford Madalyn Opalsky Joshua Porter Angelyn Ritt RachelWilde Madison Moreland Anna Boyer Ashley Simmons Anne Slominski Gabriella Giordano Ted Michel Esteban Tavel
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College of Education
Dean: Eunsook [Eunny] Hyun Advising office main number: 239-590- 7791 Advising office email: ehyun@fgcu.edu
College of Arts and Sciences
Dean: Robert Gregerson Advising office main number: 239-590-7196 Advising office email: casadv@fgcu.edu
U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering
Dean: Richard Behr Advising office main number: 239-590-1445 Advising office email: engineer@fgcu.edu
Lutgert College of Business
Dean: Robert Beatty Advising office main number: 239-590-7302 Advisor email: bbattey@fgcu.edu
College of Health Professions & Social Work
Name of Dean: Mitchell L. Cordova Advising office main number: 239-590-7391 Advisor email: sstraw@fgcu.edu
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Hello Eagles! My name is Alexandra Figares, and I’m extremely honored to be your news editor for the 2017-2018 school year. I am a junior majoring in journalism and hope to be a change in the world! When I’m not in the news room I’m either playing with my cats, trying to ignore my bank account or - like my colleague -looking up dank memes. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time! Whether it’s for ideas, article submissions, questions or help - my door is always open. Alexandra Figares News Editor news@eaglenews.org
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Panhellenic Council
Alpha Chi Omega Nickname: Alpha Chi Chartered: Fall 2015 National Founding: October 15, 1885 Motto: “Together let us seek the heights” Philanthropy: Alpha Chi Omega Foundation, Domestic violence awareness
Kappa Delta (Eta Tau Chapter) Nickname: Kay Dee Chartered: December 2010 National Founding: October 23, 1897 Motto: “Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest” Philanthropies: Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA), Girl Scouts of the USA, the Orthopedic Research Awards, and Children’s Hospital of Richmond, Virginia
Chi Omega (Pi Mu Chapter)
Delta Delta Delta (Epsilon Alpha Chapter)
Nickname: Chi O Chartered: November 2007 National Founding: April 5, 1895 Motto: “To be womanly always, to be discouraged never” Philanthropy: The Make-A-Wish Foundation
Nickname: Tri Delta Chartered: October 2003 National Founding: November 27, 1888 Motto: “Let us steadfastly love one another” Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Phi Mu (Theta Nu Chapter)
Zeta Tau Alpha (Kappa Tau Chapter)
Nickname: Phi Mu Chartered: November 2012 National Founding: January 4, 1852 Motto: “Les Soeurs Fidele” meaning “The Faithful Sisters” Philanthropy: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Nickname: Zeta Chartered: April, 2004 National Founding: October, 15 1898 Motto: “Seek the noblest” Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education & Awareness
Multicultural Greek Council
Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha Inc.
Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc.
Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority Inc.
Nickname: SIA National Founding: September 29, 1990 FGCU Founding: Fall 2009 Philanthropy: One Heartland Motto: “Semper Unum et Inseparabilis” meaning “Always One and Inseperable”
Nickname: SLB, Lambda Betas, Betas National Founding: April 4, 1986 FGCU Founding: Summer 2009 Philanthropy: Victor Correa CPR Awareness Day Motto: “Opportunity for wisdom, wisdom for culture”
Nickname: Theta Nus National Founding: April 11, 1997 FGCU Founding: April 25, 2014 Philanthropy: Girls for a Change Motto: “Sisters of Diversity, Together as One”
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National Pan-Hellenic Council
Alpha Phi Alpha
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Nickname: Alphas Chartered: August 5, 2015 National Founding: December 4, 1906 Motto: “First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All” Philanthropy: March of Dimes
Nickname: DST, Delta, Redz Chartered: April 2014 National Founding: January 13, 1913 Motto: “Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom” Philanthropy: Delta Research and Educational Foundation
Kappa Alpha Psi Nickname: Kappas, Nupes Chartered: July 2005 National Founding: January 5, 1911 Motto: “Acheivement in every field of human endeavor” Philanthropy: Guide Right
Omega Psi Phi
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Nickname: Omegas, Sons of Blood and Thunder, Omega Men Chartered: Spring 2014 National Founding: November 17, 1911 Motto: “Friendship is Essential to the Soul” Philanthropy: United Negro College Fund
Nickname: Sigmas Established: May 2010 National Founding: January 9, 1914 Motto: “Culture for Service and Service for Humanity” Philanthropy: Sigma Wellness & March of Dimes
Nickname: Zetas Chartered: April 2008 National Founding: January 16, 1920 Motto: “A community conscious, action-oriented organization” Philanthropy: March of Dimes
Interfraternity Council
Alpha Epsilon Pi
Kappa Alpha Order
Kappa Sigma
Phi Delta Theta
Nickname: AEPi Chartered: Fall 2015 National Founding: November 7, 1913 Motto: “Developing leadership for the Jewish Community” Philanthropy: BBYO (B’nai B’rith Youth Organization)
Nickname: KA, Southern Gentlemen Chartered: April 10, 2005 National Founding: December 21, 1865 Motto: “Dieu et les Dames” meaning “God and the ladies” Philanthropy: Muscular Dystrophy Association
Nickname: Kappa Sig Chartered: April 17, 2010 National Founding: December 10, 1869 Motto: “Bononia Docet” meaning “Bologna teaches” Philanthropy: Military Heroes Campaign
Nickname: Phi Delt Chartered: October 31, 2015 National Founding: November 1, 1901 Motto: One Man is No Man Philanthropy: ALS Association (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
Pi Kappa Alpha Nickname: Pike Colonized: April 16, 2006 National Founding: March 1, 1868 Motto: “Once a Pike, Always a Pike” Philanthropy: Fallen Heros
Pi Kappa Phi Nickname: Pi Kapp Chartered: October 25, 2014 National Founding: December 10, 1904, College of Charleston Motto: “Nothing shall ever tear us asunder.” Philanthropy: The Ability Experience
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Sigma Phi Epsilon
Nickname: Sigs Chartered: February 13, 2010 National Founding: June 28, 1855 Motto: “In Hoc Signo Vinces” meaning “In This Sign You Shall Conquer” Philanthropy: Huntsman Cancer Institute
Nickname: SigEp Chartered: Novemeber 1, 2008 National Founding: November 1, 1901 Purpose: “Building Balanced Leaders for the World’s Communities” Philanthropy: Boys and Girls Club
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Learn how to customize your dorm By Deanna Simmons Staff Writer @WondercatDee So you’re starting a brand new school year, and it’s a little scary and new. I remember planning for months when I got my acceptance and freaking out the night before that maybe I didn’t have everything packed. Even if you don’t have it all together, there are some easy ways to come up with dorm organization and décor. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Mouse pads are practical, but can also serve as a cute statement piece in your dorm room. This method is so cute and simple that you might want to make one for your roommate too if you have extra supplies. For this mouse pad, you’re going to need a wooden base or cardboard and fabric of your choice. You can usually get all of these supplies from WalMart. Lay the cardboard or wood onto the wrong side of the fabric. Then, cut the fabric around the border,
leaving one and a half inches of fabric. You then glue the edges of the fabric onto the base before letting it dry. One of the hardest parts about college is keeping track of everything. There’s always something to remember, whether it’s homework, chores or that missed call from your mom. A DIY dry erase board is the best way to keep track of all these things. All you need is an empty frame with the glass still inside and a dry erase marker. You can get any of this from Target or Walmart, so it’s not a bad buy. You might end up having the same charger as your roommate or you might accidentally forget yours in the library or student lounge. Make it really easy to identify yours with some washi tape. You can get washi tape at Target for a pretty low price, and all you have to do is just wrap the washi tape around the plastic portion of your charger. That way, it’s easy to see
and easy to identify. Bathroom organization can be another problem during your first months at college. However, there are some quick, easy and lowcost ways you can make your bathroom cute and functional. At Target, pick up some buckets from the dollar section and get some durable string from the craft store. You can hang your supplies on the back of your door using a command strip hanger. You can also use shoe organizers as snack organizers for that crucial moment you might need some pretzels, popcorn or a candy bar. Make sure you buy one that’s clear so you can see what’s inside, that way you know when you’re running out. Now this might sound a little redundant, but when everyone says to have a first aid kit, they mean it. You’ll be surprised how many things happen in a dorm in the span of a week, especially if you’re in the kitchen a lot. Personally, I stubbed my toe all the time just trying to scramble
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9924 Gulf Coast Main, Suite 115 Ft. Myers, FL 33913 Salon Phone: 239-415-7703 Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 9pm Sat 9am - 6pm ▪ Sun 10am- 4 pm Located between Famous Dave’s and JC Penney
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16970 Alico Mission Way, Suite 304 Ft. Myers, FL 33912 Salon Phone: 239-267-4247 Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 9pm Sat 9am - 6pm ▪ Sun 10am- 4 pm Located next to Around The Clock Fitness to class. It’s going to be a grown up first aid kit, so you should include stuff like medical tape,
Band-Aids, Neosporin and ibuprofen. Rubbing alcohol is flammable, so if you do purchase that, be careful
with it. Also, make sure to have a thermometer, burn gel and q-tips.
Experience what FGCU has to offer Bower School of Music: This 23,000 square foot, two-story building houses a performance hall, a recital hall, faculty studios, student practice rooms, an ensemble music library, three state-of-the-art classrooms and two laboratories, focusing on keyboard technique and technology studies.
Waterfront Boardwalk: The Boardwalk is part of the multimillion dollar renovation to Northlake’s Waterfront. The boardwalk connects Building R to the Campus Recreation Waterfront Facility. Additional renovations to Northlake’s Waterfront will include a one-story dining hall and an event lawn.
Art Galleries: FGCU has two art galleries on campus, the Main Art Gallery located in the Arts Complex and the ArtLab Gallery in the library. Both galleries will host a number of exhibits throughout the 2017-18 school year.
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Go Eagles! Hi, Eagles, and welcome to the Fort! My name is Emily Kois, and I am very excited to be your new sports editor for the 2017-2018 school year. I am a junior majoring in communication and minoring in journalism. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, I’m happy to be bringing you sports from one of the most beautiful places - Fort Myers. I have a passion for sports, and I’m super excited to be down on the court or field bringing you reports from our beloved teams. Some of my favorite sports teams are the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Florida State Seminoles. Beyond my love for writing and bringing you sports news, you can find me at the gym or enjoying the outdoors, especially the beach. You’ll most likely see me around campus in a baseball hat and an oversized T-shirt, so stop and say what’s up! I’m looking forward to bringing you the highs and lows of our FGCU sports teams along with the hard work of my writers and my amazing assistant Matt Rothman. I’m so excited to get this year started and hope to continue to make our paper a force to be reckoned with. Wings Up! Emily Kois Sports Editor sports@eaglenews.org @emilykois
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FGCU Intramurals The FGCU Intramural Sports Program provides the students, faculty, and staff of FGCU with the opportunity to participate in organized, competitive recreational sports regardless of athletic ability. Intramural Sports promotes sportsmanship and social growth through its various individual and team sports including: basketball, kickball, volleyball, soccer, dodgeball, softball, flag-football and more. Various tournaments are also offered throughout the semester so look out for dates and times!
Sports offered at FGCU 5v5 Basketball 4v4 Flag Football Sand Volleyball 7v7 Flag Football Basketball Dodgeball Soccer Kickball Tennis Doubles
Tournaments Canoe Battleship Whiffleball Cornhole Gridiron Flag Football
How do I register for a league or event? All registrations are completed through imleagues.com. Visit our Registration page for detailed instructions on how to create an account and sign up for a sport/event. Who is allowed to participate in Intramural Sports? Each team member must be a FGCU student, faculty, or staff member. Students must currently be enrolled (part-time or full-time) in on-campus classes. Alumni and non-FGCU students are not permitted to participate. Do I need to bring my EagleID to check in? Yes, you will need to bring your EagleID to check in every time, at each activity/event. No ID, no play, no exceptions. What is a Captains’ Meeting, and do I have to attend? Prior to the beginning of each activity/event, a captain’s meeting will be held. These meetings are used to disseminate information to the team captains and to answer any questions or concerns held by the participants. These meetings are led by the Intramural Sports Intern or other assigned personnel and are conducted in an open forum style. Attendance at the captain’s meeting is mandatory for all teams. *Failure to have a representative at this meeting will result in the team being dropped from the league and placed at the bottom of the waiting list.
Sports Facilities Alico Arena Alico Arena was opened in Fall 2002 and is home to the FGCU Basketball and Volleyball programs as well as the main athletic offices. Since opening, FGCU Athletics became the fastest program to transition from NAIA to NCAA Division II to NCAA Division I in history.
Aquatics Center The FGCU Aquatics Complex opened in 2004 and is home to the five time CCSA Champion FGCU Women’s Swimming and Diving Team. Along with competition pool, the Aquatics center also has a recreational 25 yard, 8-lane pool, which has four diving boards and a diving well for the FGCU diving team.
Soccer Complex The FGCU Soccer Complex opened in August 2008 and is home to FGCU’s Men’s and Women’s Soccer programs. These programs have won the last six combined ASUN Regular Season titles. In the last four years, the FGCU Soccer Complex has hosted six ASUN Conference soccer championships.
Softball Complex The FGCU Softball Stadium opened in February 2004 and is home to the FGCU Softball team. Since the opening, the team has won three ASUN Championshipson top of becoming the first FGCU Athletics’ program to earn an NCAA postseason victory in 2012.
Swanson Stadium With the support of Duane and Cookie Swanson, Swanson Stadium opened in February 2004 and is home to a nationally recognized FGCU Baseball program. From 2008-2010, the program won back-to-backto-back ASUN Conference Championships and quickly became a member of the NCAA Division I, making recent national headlines.
Tennis Complex The FGCU Tennis Complex was one of the first facilities at FGCU, opening in 2000, and is home to the Eagles tennis program. With the growing excitement and support of the Tennis teams, more planned facility improvements are to come in the near future.
Hi, Eagles! My name is Matt Rothman and I am the new assistant sports editor for Eagle News. I am a journalism major in my senior year at FGCU. I am from New York and moved down to Florida right before my freshman year of college. If I’m not in the newsroom, I’m most likely watching sports, playing sports, or watching reality television. I am a camp counselor over the summer and have worked with students with autism in the past at camps. I’m very excited to give you the news around FGCU sports, as we continue into a new year of athletics after some record-setting seasons for our Eagles just a year ago.
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Fala ae, Eagles! My name is Bruno Halpern. I’m originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and I am the Opinion Editor of Eagle News, but the opinion section is not about me or Eagle News. It’s not even neccesarily about FGCU as an education institution. It’s about you and, well, your opinions. That may sound cheesy, but the opinion section truly is a formidable channel that allows you to reach not only the entire FGCU community, but the entire world. I want the opinion section to be a place where you can share your opinions, but most importantly, a place where you yourself can be engaged while also engaging others. Thus, the opinion section invites you to share your passions, hopes and ideas. It is here where you can divulge your world view and teach people something interesting you’ve learned. To make this possible, I’ll be available to meet with anyone that wants to write, but can’t seem to put words to paper. I want to help you unleash your potential and have the satisfaction of seeing your name and ideas published, regardless of political ideology or major. So let’s share perspectives! We’re waiting with open columns.
OPINION@EAGLENEWS.ORG Welcome to the Nest, Eagles! My name is Sydney Van Dreason, and I’m your Assistant Opinion Editor for this school year! I’m a junior studying English and creative writing with the dream of becoming a published author one day. When I’m not writing short stories or articles for Eagle News, I’m most likely binge-watching “Once Upon a Time,” or dancing around my room to Disney music. You’ll probably never see me without a book, notebook and pen. If you ever see me in the newsroom or around campus, feel free to say “hi” and chat with me a bit. I promise, I will manage to work a “Harry Potter” quote, Disney song lyric or “Friends” reference into our conversation somehow. I’m so excited to be continuing my education at FGCU and with Eagle News, and I look forward to meeting you guys!
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The Secret to Success in College By Samantha J. Wills Contributing Writer @samanthajwills6 The secret to college success is different for everyone. Some students manage to maintain a 4.0 GPA using systems that could be classified as organized chaos, while others are organized to the point that every “i” is dotted and every “t” is crossed. A majority of the student population tends to meet somewhere in the middle when it comes to the execution of their
study habits. The common denominator is that however a successful student goes about achieving their goals, there must be a certain degree of balance. A student’s definition of balance is different depending on who that student is. As a student coming out of her freshman year at FGCU, I have learned that balance is the key to success in both the academic and social aspects of college. Part of the university experience is joining clubs, organizations, becoming
a part of Greek life, and/ or becoming part of an office that the student feels strongly about. However, as much as the social aspect of college life is important, academics cannot fall by the wayside if a student wishes to be successful in every sense of the word. Academics are supposed to be the first reason a student applies to college. Yet, this priority can sometimes be forgotten when a person actually comes to campus and sees first-hand what college has in store for them.
Having a plan is the key to successfully balancing academics and a social life. Not everyone can have every second of every day written down – although some students can and do – but it is important to make sure that all of the big things that need to get done that day, or week, are written down or put into a student’s phone so that they will remember. This includes both social and academic plans like club meetings or big tests that will need some serious time commitments. It is important for a
student to always know what they need to do and/or where they need to be. Another tip for success that FGCU students will hear over and over again is to make sure that the professors know who you are. What a lot of people forget is that at one point in time, their professors were students too. At FGCU, we all have an advantage because our professors want to know who is in their classroom two to three times a week. Professors are required to hold office hours
throughout the week, and these appointments can be the perfect time to get to know your professors. The true secret to collegiate success is different for everyone. The more a student embraces the resources that are available to them, the more likely it is that they will be successful. Never underestimate how helpful the resources on campus are, including the professors. If these three tools are used effectively, collegiate success is inevitable.
Bye, boredom: 8 fun things to do around FGCU By Sydney Van Dreason Assistant Opinion Editor @sydney_0815 College isn’t just a place to take classes and earn a degree; it’s also a place to meet new people and have fun. Finding something fun to do may be a challenge sometimes, especially for students who don’t know the area very well or who are on a tight budget. Here are some ideas of fun things to do with friends around the FGCU area, both on and off campus. 1. Waterfront North Lake Village
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At FGCU, we’re lucky to have our own beach located in North Lake Village, complete with activities like paddle boarding and kayaking. On the weekend, the Waterfront is a great place to spend a day hanging out with friends or enjoying a breathtaking sunset. 2. Gulf Coast Town Center Located about 10 minutes down the street from FGCU, this shopping plaza is full of restaurants, stores and student discounts. Stores include Target, Dollar Tree, Home
Goods, JB Sports, and restaurants like Amore pizza, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen and Cold Stone Creamery. There is also a Regal movie theater in the plaza. This shopping center is great for a day or night out with friends. 3. Sanibel and Captiva Islands Sanibel and Captiva are two islands located about 40 minutes from campus, but both are perfect for a day out with friends if you want a change of scenery. Complete with scenic beaches and original restaurants, these islands are great for an escape or a weekend away from the stress of college life. Plus, sea-shelling is a perfect activity for these islands, and it’s totally worth the $6 charge to get across the bridge. 4. Coconut Point Plaza Mall Located about 15 minutes away from campus in Bonita Springs, Coconut Point features places like Barnes and Noble and another movie theater. This shppoing center also houses the nearest Apple Store. This plaza is also a great spot for a day trip or a fun night out with friends.
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Sometimes leaving campus is too much of a hassle, especially if you live in the dorms. However, different programs around campus offer plenty of fun activities to keep you busy, including open mic nights and movies on the library lawn. Announcements for day and night activities are usually found among the social media outlets for the different programs and departments at FGCU. 6. Mini Golf If you’re looking for an off-campus activity that doesn’t involve eating or shopping, there is a miniature golf course located 15 minutes from campus called Congo River Golf. A full 18-hole course is just $15 per adult. Along with a fun course, there is also a scavenger hunt incorporated in the game and an arcade on site. 7. Miromar Outlets and Germain Arena Located about 10 minutes from campus, the Outlets is yet another plaza full of shops, restaurants and more student discounts. Stores
include Aeropostale and American Eagle Outfitters. Germain Arena is located in the same area, and offers a variety of entertainment options each month like concerts, professional bull riders, WWE events and FGCU hockey games. This past year, Germain hosted Donald Trump,
Waka Flocka Flame, Rae Sremmerd and Big Sean. 8. FGCU Games
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If you’re looking for something to do on campus, going to an home athletics event is a great way to support our school and
have a great time with friends cheering on our different teams. Matches are announced on the social media outlets for Dirty Birds and FGCU Athletics, as well as in the weekly editions of Eagle News.
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Season: November-March Coach: Joe Dooley Key Players: Brandon Goodwin, Zach Johnson, Ricky Doyle Location: Alico Arena Twitter: @FGCU_MBB Storyline: The FGCU men’s basketball team is coming off a record-setting 26-8 season after claiming its second-straight ASUN Tournament title. The Eagles also had the opportunity to advance to its sixth NCAA Tournament game in the last five years, but unfortunately fell in the First Round to Florida State.
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Season: February-May Coach: Dave Tollett Key Players: Kutter Crawford, Matt Reardon, Julio Gonzalez, Richie Garcia Location: Swanson Stadium Twitter: @FGCU_Baseball Storyline: After starting the 2017 season with a program record of 24-3 and reaching the school’s highest ranking at No. 9, the FGCU baseball team headed into the ASUN Tournament ranked No. 3. Head coach, Dave Tollett, picked up his 500th career win verse UNC Wilmington and also defeated No. 1 Florida State and No. 2 Florida.
Baseball Season: November-March Coach: Karl Smesko Key Players: China Dow, Rosemarie Julien, Haley Laughter Location: Alico Arena Twitter: @FGCU_WBB Storyline: After beginning the 2016-17 season at 2-5, the FGCU women’s basketball team rallied to their seventh-straight 25-win campaign. Under Smesko, the Eagles continued their two-straight 30-win seasons with four perfect ASUN regular-season records. After defeating Stetson in the ASUN Championship final, FGCU went to its fourth NCAA tournament but fell to Miami in the First Round of play.
Season: September-November Coach: Matt Botsford Key Players: Amanda Carroll, Giovanna Borgiotti, Daniele Serrano Location: Alico Arena Twitter: @FGCU_VB Storyline: Last season, the FGCU volleyball team produced one of its most successful seasons ever at 27-6, with the win total representing the most in Division I program history. The Eagles earned a trip to the ASUN postseason with an 11-3 conference record. At the tournament, FGCU defeated Jacksonville and Kennesaw State before losing to Lipscomb, 3-1 in the championship match.
Season: September-February Coach: Dave Rollins and David Boyko Key Players: Kaas Elmgreen, Katie Latham, Fanny Teijonsalo Location: FGCU Aquatics Center Twitter: @FGCU_WSwim Storyline: During the 2016-17 season, the FGCU swimming and diving team claimed its eighth CCSA Championship in a span of nine years. The Eagles also sent qualifiers to the NCAA Championships for the sixth consecutive season, tying for 41st at the Championship while setting four program records along the way. Additionally, the team matched the program record for dual wins in a single season with 12.
Season: September-November Coach: Jesse Cormier Key Players: Albert Ruiz, Arion Sobers-Assue Location: FGCU Soccer Complex Twitter: @FGCU_MSoccer Storyline: Last season, the FGCU men’s soccer team secured a program-record 14 wins as part of a 14-4-3 overall record, a program-best 10-game winning streak. This was also a national ranking for nine weeks and included a program-high #11 showing in the NSCAA Poll. The Eagles advanced to the NCAA Tournament, making it to the Second Round for the first time, but eventually fell to North Carolina.
Season: September-November Coach: Jim Blankenship Key Players: Emilie Olson, Holly Fritz Location: FGCU Soccer Complex Twitter: @FGCU_WSoccer Storyline: The FGCU women’s soccer team finished last season 14-5-1, with a 6-01 record in conference play. Earning a third-straight trip to the NCAA Tournament, the Eagles’ season ended with a 3-0 defeat against the #9 Gators. After securing the program’s seventh-straight regular-season title and fifth NCAA Tournament berth in only six seasons of eligibility, the Eagles also had four players on the NSCAA All-Southeast Region teams.
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Season: February-March Coach: David Deiros Key Players: Riley Randolph, Kelsey Huff, Raquel Fournet Location: FGCU Softball Complex Twitter: @FGCU_Softball Storyline: The FGCU softball team finished 2017 with a 30-30 record, but for the second straight year, fell to USC Upstate in the ASUN Championship. Entering the tournament as a No. 4 seed, the Eagles picked up five wins in five days, knocking out Kennesaw State, Lipscomb and UNF before falling to the Spartans 8-0.
Season: September-April Coach: C.J. Weber Key Players: Felipe Ramirez, Mateo Ruiz, Ezequiel Cerrini Location: FGCU Tennis Complex Twitter: @FGCU_MTEN Storyline: After overcoming injuries all season, the FGCU men’s tennis team advanced to the NCAA Tournament after winning the ASUN Championship. The Eagles hosted the ASUN Tournament and had a No. 4 seed this past year. FGCU won all three matches including against regular-season champions UNF. The Eagles eventually fell to No. 15 Florida in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Season: September-April Coach: Courtney Vernon Key Players: Joselyn Treyes Albarracin, Julia Ascua Location: FGCU Tennis Complex Twitter: @FGCU_WTEN Storyline: For the third-consecutive year, the FGCU women’s tennis team fell to UNF in the ASUN Championship. However, the Eagles did win the ASUN regular season by defeating UNF in the final match of the regular season. The Eagles will only lose one senior, but will gain two new freshmen for 2018. Both freshmen should make an immediate impact in the lineup.
Season: August-November Coach: Cassandra Goodson Key Players: Troy Clark, Carley Lutzow Twitter: @FGCU_XC Storyline: This past season, both the men’s and women’s cross country teams finished in the top five in the ASUN Tournament. The men’s team turned in its best season in program history, finishing with a tied program record 17th place finish in the NCAA South Region Championship. On the women’ side, the team turned in a fifthplace finish at the ASUN Championship before heading to the NCAA South Region Championship.
Season: September-April Coach: Eric Booker and Sarah Trew Key Players: Andrew Potter, Madeline Marck-Sherk Twitter: @FGCU_WGolf / @FGCU_MGolf Storyline: The FGCU men’s golf team finished in fifth place at the ASUN Championship last season with a final-round score of 298 and three-round 893 total. The FGCU women’s golf team used the final round of 303 to tie a program-best second-place finish at the ASUN Championship before falling to Lipscomb in a one-hole playoff this past season. The women’s team’s high finishes also tied a program record with six topfive finishes on the year.
Athletic events are free for students. Be sure to come out and show your Eagle pride. Follow FGCU Athletics and Eagle News on Twitter for updates on games and events.
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International Services 239-590-7925 International Services provides overall leadership to international students. The office also provides Study Abroad opportunities for all students, regardless of major, in destinations all over the world. Lastly, the office has volunteer opportunities and a variety of cultural events open to all students, with the goal of broadening perspectives and increasing global awareness and acceptance. The office is located Reed Hall 122.
The Dean of Students’ Office 239-590-7900 The Dean of Students’ Office aims to engage students in the university community through academic support, leadership development and other traditions in athletics and service. The offices within the Dean of Students’ Office include Student Involvement, Multicultural and Leadership Development, Student Conduct, Student Support Services and Outreach Programs, Student Government and Eagle News.
Office of Student Involvement 239-590-7739 The Office of Student Involvement helps students connect with the university outside of the classrooms. The office oversees more than 200 Registered Student Organizations, 25 fraternities and sororities and the Programming Board. The Programming Board is a student-run organization that organizes events to help students make friends, gain leadership skills and create opportunities that will complement their college experience beyond academics. The office is located in Cohen Center room 258A.
Office of Multicultural and Leadership Development 239-590-7990 The main function of the Office of Multicultural and Leadership Development is to promote diversity by empowering students on campus. The office promotes academic, leadership and personal growth, as well. The mission is to nurture a generation of ethical and knowledgeable leaders who contribute to the everchanging global society.
Office of Student Conduct 239-590-7900 The Office of Student Conduct serves as the primary liaison between the university community and the Student Code of Conduct. The office’s main goal is to educate students about the appropriate and inappropriate behaviors on the FGCU community. The office conducts review processes of disciplinary matters and selects and
trains all hearing board members. Students, faculty and staff may contact the Office of Student Conduct in the Dean of Students’ Office to report alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct.
University Police Department 239-590-1900 The University Police and Safety Department is responsible for law enforcement, security, disaster planning and emergency response at FGCU. Police officers at FGCU have full law enforcement authority including arrest powers on all property owned or controlled by FGCU. UPD investigates all criminal activity on the university campus and provides alert notification services around the clock. UPD also offers seminars and presentations on various crime-related topics, including a rape aggression defense class. Additionally, UPD operates a lost-and-found program and is responsible for the enforcement of campus parking regulations.
Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance 239-590-7406 The Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance works to ensure equity and fairness for all faculty, staff, students, visitors, and vendors. The office promotes human diversity and an inclusive learning environment that is welcoming regardless of one’s cultural, racial/ethnic and religious background, as well as gender, age, color, national origin, creed, marital status, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran. Additionally, the office is in charge of enforcing Title IX, which is a federal law from 1972 that protects all individuals from sex discrimination.
Student Health Services 239-590-7966 Student Health Services provides routine medical care for enrolled students. Appointments are required and visits are free. SHS aims to educate students on healthy lifestyle choices and protect them through vaccination, education and accessibility. Medications supplies, vaccines and laboratory exams are available.
Prevention & Wellness Center 239-590-7733 Prevention & Wellness help students connect to relevant wellness information through programming, events, peer education, health promotion, online tools and a free resource area in its lobby in Howard Hall. Topics covered include alcohol, nutrition, sexual health and stress. Students often visit P&W to get “free stuff” or “SWAG.”
Counseling and Psychological Services 239-590-7950 Counseling and Psychological Services provides group and individual counseling for students in times of stress and encourages them to ask for help with their most immediate concerns. The staff is experienced in dealing with deeper developmental and psychological issues ranging from anxiety and depression to substance abuse and eating disorders. CAPS addresses and maintains all concerns under the strictest standards of privacy and confidentiality, and serve as a resource to the entire FGCU community. A 24-hour help line is also available for students at 239-745-3277.
FGCU Bookstore 239-590-1150 The FGCU Bookstore on campus in the Cohen Center. Students can rent or buy new and used textbooks and e-books at the bookstore. Additionally, the bookstore sells all university spirit merchandise. Students can also sell textbooks back to the store that are eligible under the buyback program. All purchases may be picked up in store or shipped. The bookstore accepts all major credit cards and cash. Eagle Dollars on the student ID may also be used as payment.
Business Technology Services 239-590-1188 Located in Ben Hill Griffin Hall room 252, BTS offers assistance with configuring the personally owned computers to access FGCU’s network, assisting connecting to university resources, basic troubleshooting and antivirus assistance. All devices should be maintained under warranty; if not, it is highly suggested to contact a local repair center that has the appropriate experience or certification to make repairs.
Testing Services 239-590-7955 The FGCU Testing Center is an on-campus resource for students to take exams such as the SAT, ACT, GMAT and LSAT. Students can take the CLEP and DANTES exams to earn college credits through testing. The Testing Center can also assist with testing for courses being taken through other institutions. The center is located in McTarnaghan Hall room 204.
Office of the Registrar 239-590-7980 The Office of the Registrar handles all student academic records for the university, such as transcripts and audits. Eagle email is the standard method by which the Registrar’s Office communicates with students.
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Additionally, the majority of required forms are online and may be scanned or faxed to 239-590-7983.
Financial Aid & Scholarships 239-590-7920 The office of Financial Aid & Scholarships is located in McTarnaghan Hall Room 114. Grants, scholarships, workstudy and student loans are available. Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by the priority deadline of March 1 every year to maximize the opportunity of being awarded money. The Foundation Scholarship Application can only be completed between November 15 and March 1 annually for the following year. Both of these applications are required for First Generation Scholarship consideration. Students can check their Gulfline Accounts and Eagle email to receive information regarding available aid, requirements and scholarship opportunities.
Office of Undergraduate Studies 239-590-1094 The Office of Undergraduate Studies focuses on advancing student success and highlighting the work of faculty and staff at FGCU. Some programs and projects that are currently enforced by this office include the First Year Reading Project, the Step Ahead Program, Effective Learning classes, linked cohort classes in General Education, a university-wide assessment project for writing effectiveness and the integration of service-learning into the curriculum.
Office of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement 239-590-7015 This office, located on the fourth floor of the Library, was created to carry out FGCU’s mission of promoting public service and civic responsibility. At FGCU, service-learning is a graduation requirement for all students. Entering freshmen must complete 80 hours, transfer and graduate students must complete 40 hours of volunteer work. In addition to service projects that students design independently, there are several courses that integrate service-learning experiences into their coursework.
Center for Academic Achievement 239-590-7906 The CAA intends to foster academic success for all FGCU students. The CAA offers services and programs, such as student success workshops that focus on the development of college success skills like time management, note taking,
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reading comprehension and other study skills. Students can schedule individual academic coaching sessions with a retention coordinator or attend drop-in tutoring sessions. Students may also participate in Supplemental Instruction, which are course-specific study sessions facilitated by a student SI leader. The CAA is located in Library 103.
Writing Center 239-590-7141 The Writing Center is a resource for students to improve their writing at FGCU. The Writing Center offers students the opportunity to have one-on-one sessions with trained consultants who can provide feedback at all stages of the writing process. Thirty-minute sessions are available on a walk-in basis or by appointment. The consultants can help students generate ideas, research, cite sources, refine a thesis statement or develop a paper with writing of all disciplines. The consultants can also help students with mechanics and documentation format. Additionally, the center offers inperson and online workshops and presentations, as well. The FGCU Writing Center is located in Library West 202C.
Library Services 239-590-7610 Students can use their Eagle ID to access online research databases, rent books and engage in workshops. The student’s ID number can also be used to print papers and reserve rooms at the library. Students can also use their ID to check out calculators and dry erase markers for the study room whiteboards. Hours of operation: Monday to Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Office of Outreach Programs 239-590-7836 The Office of Outreach Programs in McTarnaghan Hall room 202 is made up of the College Reach Out Program, Student Support Services and the Scholars Program. All programs seek to motivate and prepare educationally disadvantaged students in grades four to 12 in the five counties surrounding FGCU to pursue and successfully complete a post-secondary education.
Student Support Services 239- 590-7834 Student Support Services is an outreach program for
first generation, low-income students and/or students with a documented disability in need of support services. The program provides services such as college survival skills, tutoring, financial literacy and access to technology. The program is funded through the U.S. Department of Education and FGCU.
Office of Academic and Curriculum Support 239-590-7043 The mission of this office is to support and advance the strategic initiatives of Academic Affairs and the University. Academic and Curriculum Support brings a university-wide perspective to the development, delivery and evaluation of academic programs and services, as well as facilitating the planning and development of cross-college initiatives.
Office of New Student Support 239-590-7875 The mission of this office is to assist incoming students and their families in making a smooth transition to the university setting by providing accurate, useful and timely information that focuses on the resources of the institution as well as a complete understanding of the factors that impact success in college. The services include orientation programming, academic counseling, and parent/family outreach that purposeful, caring, and student-centered.
Office of Research and Graduate Studies 239-590-7988 The Office of Research & Graduate Studies facilitates support and provides service in the areas of sponsored research, research compliance and graduate education to students, faculty, staff, administrators, partners and collaborators.
Florida Public Archaeology Network 239-590-7659 The Florida Public Archaeology Network is dedicated to the protection of cultural resources, both on land and underwater, and to involving the public in the study of their past. Regional centers around Florida serve as clearinghouses for information, institutions for learning and training, and headquarters for public participation in archaeology.
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EAGLE NEWS TV Shylah Soares, ENTV Director Hey there Eagles! I’m Shylah Soares, and I am your ENTV Director for this upcoming school year! I am a junior seeking a major in communication with a minor in journalism. My hometown is Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where I have lived all my life. Last year, I was the Sports Content Manager and enjoyed reporting all the latest sports news and games. I have always been interested in broadcasting and being in front of the camera, which put me in the hands of ENTV last year. My favorite thing to report is sports, preferably soccer or basketball. My other interests include astrology (I’m a Scorpio), food and acting. I look forward to keeping you updated with FGCU’s latest news and keeping you in the know with your FGCU Eagles Sports teams! Don’t be shy, come stop by the newsroom located on the second floor of McTarnaghan Hall and introduce yourself! I’m excited for what this year has to offer, and I hope to meet you all! Shylah Soares ENTV Director entvdirector@eaglenews.org @shylah_soares
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Miguel Rodriguez Welcome new Eagles! My name is Miguel Rodriguez, I am a junior communication major with a minor in journalism and I am the host of ENTV’s Beyond the Nest. I am originally from Lyndhurst, New Jersey but I have lived in Cape Coral for the past 10 years. I am a big fan of Logic, the Lakers, the Yankees, Real Madrid and all things sports. I started Beyond the Nest last year with the former ENTV assistant director Katie Hopkins and I look forward to working with Shylah and Matt to bring you guys interesting stories on many of the studentathletes here at FGCU. Miguel Rodriguez Beyond the Nest Host @Miguel_Rod0914
Matthew Ricci Hello and welcome to the team new eagles! My name is Matthew Ricci, I’m a sophomore and I’m studying economics here at FGCU. Im currently the assistant director of ENTV, alongside my wonderful director Shylah. I’m from Hillsborough, New Jersey, and have been living in Florida for only one year. You can always catch me listening to music, at a festival or even making freestyles of my own. I started at ENTV filming and editing basketball game recaps, but I’m happy to help in all types of media. Matthew Ricci Assistant ENTV Director assistantentv@eaglenews.org @TheNamesRicci