10:00 am - 10:30 am The Water School Tent, outside Library Learn about environmental and climate justice issues in Southwest Florida and building long-term resilience for our communities. Presented by: The Water School
EXPLORE HURRICANES AND SEA LEVEL RISE
10:00 am - 12:00 pm The Water School Tent, outside Library Faculty and students share their research conducted in Southwest Florida from hurricanes and sea level rise through sediment core sampling and analysis and other geology tools. Presented by: The Water School
FGCU CAMPUS NATURE TRAIL WALKS
THE GREAT LAWN
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm The Great Lawn The Campus Naturalists will lead a guided walk through the FGCU Nature Trails to introduce participants to the native plants and wildlife found on campus. Sign up for the nature trail walk at the watershed demo table. Presented by: The Water School 38
GIS ANALYSIS AT THE WATER SCHOOL
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm The Water School Tent, outside Library Learn how Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing technology use satellites and sensors to shape the world around us with Dhruv Bhatt, GIS Analyst at The Water School. Presented by: The Water School
GROUNDWATER SAMPLING DEMONSTRATION
11:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm The Water School Tent, outside Library Groundwater sampling demonstration detailing how to install a temporary well and extract groundwater using industry-grade equipment. Presented by: The Water School
INTERACTIVE WATERSHED SHOWCASE
10:00 am – 3:00 pm The Great Lawn FGCU Campus Naturalists will demonstrate how a watershed works and how this interconnectivity is significant in Southwest Florida and beyond. Presented by: The Water School
FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY
KIDS’ STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY
11:00 am – 11:30 am Bradshaw Library West, first floor Take a break and stop inside to hear some of FGCU’s librarians read aloud from their favorite books in our children’s collection. Presented by: University Library
KID ZONE AT THE LIBRARY
10:00 am – 3:00 pm Bradshaw University Library West, first floor Come explore the library – play with our games, STEM kits, 3D pen and other fun Makerspace tools. Presented by: University Library
LIBRARY 3D PRINTING DEMOS 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Bradshaw Library, RM 119 Learn about the tools in the 3D Printing Lab and see live demonstrations. Presented by: University Library
LIBRARY ART TOUR
10:00 am – 10:45 am, 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm, 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Bradshaw Library West, first floor The University Library has an incredible collection of fine art, including works by Salvador Dalí, Honoré Daumier, Édouard Manet and Clyde Butcher. Join us for a
guided art tour and learn about the library’s services along the way. Presented by: University Library
LIBRARY PHOTO BOOTH
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Bradshaw Library, RM 119 Create a fun FGCU 25th Anniversary memory. Stop by our Media Production Studio and use our green screen to take a photo with an FGCU Day commemorative background as a souvenir of your day. Presented by: University Library
MAKING THE SUSTAINABLE UNIVERSITY: AUTHOR TALK AND DEDICATION
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Bradshaw Library Atrium Learn how FGCU has infused sustainability across curricula and operations as an integrated concept from the editors of “Making the Sustainable University” by Katie Leone, Simeon Komisar and Edwin M. Everham III, along with FGCU President Mike Martin, who wrote the book’s introduction. The author talk will be followed by a dedication of the book to the University Library’s Archives and Special Collections. Presented by: University Library
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THE GREAT LAWN
ENVIRONMENTAL & CLIMATE JUSTICE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
