10:45 am - 11:15 am The Great Lawn, next to Veterans Pavilion Swing by the WGCU Public Media area for a photo-op with PBS Kids’ Arthur. No direct contact with the character is permitted. Presented by: WGCU Public Media
MEET DR. GREG TOLLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE WATER SCHOOL 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm The Water School Tent, outside Library Play interactive learning games with Dr. Greg Tolley, ask questions and learn more about FGCU and The Water School. Presented by: The Water School
MEET NATURE CAT
THE GREAT LAWN
10:00 am - 10:30 am The Great Lawn, next to Veterans Pavilion Tally ho! Stop by the WGCU Public Media area for children’s activities and a photo-op with PBS Kids’ Nature Cat. No direct contact with the character is permitted. Presented by: WGCU Public Media
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RECORD YOUR FGCU STORY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Bradshaw Library, RM 119 Leave a lasting mark for our 25th Anniversary celebration. Record your favorite FGCU story or memory in our professional Media Production Studio. Presented by: University Library
THE BLACK EXPERIENCE EXHIBIT
10:00 am – 3:00 pm Bradshaw Library, RM 322 The Library’s Archives and Special Collections, in partnership with the Lee County Black History Society and Museum, presents an exhibition that celebrates the rich history of the Black community in Lee County. Presented by: University Library Archives and Special Collections
THE CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY TRIVIA CHALLENGE
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm The Water School Tent, outside Library Take on students of The Water School in a friendly game of environmental trivia. From fun facts about FGCU’s campus to basics about Southwest Florida see if you can stump these students. Presented by: The Center for Environment and Society
FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY
THE ENVIRONMENT AND FORENSICS
10:30 am - 11:00 am The Water School Tent, outside Library Ever wonder how water and the environment can affect forensic investigations? Hear faculty from the College of Arts & Sciences and The Water School within the field of forensics talk about their experiences consulting on investigations around the country. Presented by: The Water School
TIME MACHINE PHOTOSHOP 10:00 am – 3:00 pm The Great Lawn Travel back in time with the FGCU History Program. Cross the Delaware with George Washington, or storm the Bastille during the French Revolution. With some creative props and Photoshop, faculty and students will take your picture and edit you into the middle of famous historical events. Presented by: College of Arts & Sciences
UPCYCLED T-SHIRT BAG CLASSES
10:00 am – 3:00 pm The Great Lawn Learn how to turn your old T-shirts into bags to take with you to the
grocery store, farmers market or the beach with students from the University Colloquium sharing this sustainable upcycling technique. Presented by: The Water School
VESTER FIELD STATION & SCIENTIFIC DIVE TEAM
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Library Lawn South, research boat Meet the dive team and learn more about the Vester Marine & Environmental Research Station, a resource for FGCU faculty and students. Located 12 miles from the FGCU campus on Little Hickory Island, our field station sits along Fish Trap Bay, where the Imperial River empties into Estero Bay. Presented by: The Water School
WHEN MATH EQUALS FUN
10:00 am – 12:30 pm The Great Lawn Join us for an interactive exhibit that showcases a cross section of the FGCU Mathletes Circle and GEMS programs through a variety of activities that emphasize the connectivity of mathematics and STEM. Subjects include physics, chemistry, computer science and engineering. Presented by: College of Arts & Sciences
F G C U D AY P R O G R A M
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THE GREAT LAWN
MEET ARTHUR
