Outdoor Sports Complex

ENVIRONMENTAL & CLIMATE JUSTICE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA 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 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

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 signifi cant in Southwest Florida and beyond. Presented by: The Water School

KIDS’ STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY 11:00 am – 11:30 am

Bradshaw Library West, fi rst fl oor 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, fi rst fl oor 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, fi rst fl oor The University Library has an incredible collection of fi ne 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