This Week at FGCU
Office of Community Relations & Marketing
Phone: (239) 590-1086 Email: communityrelations@fgcu.edu
Please contact the Office of Community Relations and Marketing if your event does not appear on the list.
Deadline to receive materials is Thursday at 5 p.m. the week prior to the event.
Monday, November 9 through Sunday, November 15
Monday, November 9 through Thursday, November 12
Gulf Coast Live
Presented by WGCU Radio, FM 90.1 / WMKO-FM 91.7
Contact: Amy Tardif at (239) 590-2519 for topics and air times
Continuing through Friday, November 20
“Purvis Young - Urban Expressionism”
Presented by FGCU Department of Visual and Performing Arts
Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Location: FGCU Arts Complex
Contact: Anica Sturdivant at (239) 590-7199 or asturdiv@fgcu.edu
Continuing through Friday, November 20
“Art and Ecology”
Presented by FGCU Department of Visual and Performing Arts
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Location: FGCU Library Gallery
Contact: Anica Sturdivant at (239) 590-7199 or asturdiv@fgcu.edu
Monday, November 9
“Ingredients to Make an Existing Restaurant Business Successful”
Presented by FGCU Small Business Development Center
Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Location: Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce, 25071 Chamber of Commerce Drive, Bonita Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: Register at http://www.BonitaSpringsChamber.com or by calling (239) 992-2943
Monday, November 9
“How to Start Your Business as a Veteran”
Presented by FGCU Small Business Development Center
Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Career & Service Center of Lee County, 4150 Ford Street Extension, Fort Myers
Cost: $20; Free for veterans
Contact: Online registration and seminar descriptions available at http://cli.fgcu.edu/sbdc
Monday, November 9
Book Talk with Christine Buckley, co-author of “Slave Hunter: One Man's Global Quest to Free Victims of Human Trafficking” (Simon & Schuster)
Presented by FGCU Office of Continuing Education & Off-Campus Programs
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Ichabod's (formerly Dwyer's), 13851 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers
Contact: Christina Gallagher at (239) 425-3270 or cgallagh@fgcu.edu
Monday, November 9
“Four-Hand Festival” Guest Artist Recital - Claire Aebersold and Ralph Neiweem, duo-pianists
Presented by FGCU Bower School of Music
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Student Union Ballroom
Cost: Free
Contact: Michael Baron at (239) 590-7209 or mbaron@fgcu.edu
Tuesday, November 10
“Six Sigma/Lean Sigma Certification”
Presented by FGCU Continuing Education Division
Time: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Location: Atrium Executive Center, 8695 College Parkway, Suite 1181, Fort Myers
RSVP by Friday, November 6 by calling the Office of Continuing Education at (239) 425-3275
Tuesday, November 10
“Safeguard Our Seniors Task Force”
Presented by FGCU Small Business Development Center
Time: 10 a.m. to Noon
Location: Lee County Public Library, Cape Coral Branch, 921 SW 39th Terrace, Cape Coral
Cost: Free
Contact: Online registration and seminar descriptions available at http://cli.fgcu.edu/sbdc
Tuesday, November 10
“Third Annual Veterans Recognition Day”
Presented by FGCU CampusVeterans Organization, Equal Opportunity and Diversity Advisory Committee, and Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Student Union 214
Contact: Cheryl Seals-Gonzalez at (239) 590-7406 or cseals@fgcu.edu
Tuesday, November 10
“Road Race Series Fall ‘09” 5k
Presented by FGCU Campus Recreation
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: FGCU Recreation Center
Cost: $2 for FGCU affiliates; $3 for general public
Contact: Campus Recreation at (239) 590-7737
Wednesday, November 11 through Sunday, November 15
“Our Town” by Thornton Wilder
Presented by FGCU Theatre Lab
Location: FGCU Arts Complex
Time: Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m.
Contact: Theatre Box Office at (239) 590-7268
Thursday, November 12
“How to get a Business Loan”
Presented by FGCU Small Business Development Center
Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Premier Executive Center, 5237 Summerlin Commons Blvd., Fort Myers
Cost: $20
Contact: Online registration and seminar descriptions available at http://cli.fgcu.edu/sbdc
Thursday, November 12
“The Peace Corps and You: Info on Serving Overseas”
Presented by FGCU International Services
Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Student Union 213
Contact: Michelle Kelly at mkelly@fgcu.edu
Thursday, November 12
FGCU Volleyball vs. USC Upstate
Presented by FGCU Athletics
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Alico Arena
Contact: Mike Hill at (239) 590-7064 or mhill@fgcu.edu
Friday, November 13
FGCU Women's Basketball vs. UTEP - Preseason WNIT
Presented by FGCU Athletics
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Location: Alico Arena
Contact: Mike Hill at (239) 590-7064 or mhill@fgcu.edu
Friday, November 13
“Como Comenzar Una Compania de Limpieza” (How To Start A Cleaning Company)
Presented by FGCU Small Business Development Center
Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: FGCU Main Campus - Lutgert Hall #4201, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Fort Myers
Cost: $20
Contact: Online registration and seminar descriptions available at http://cli.fgcu.edu/sbdc
Friday, November 13
“The Controversy Over the SEC’s Pending Governance Proposals” – Kayla Gillan, Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff for the Securities & Exchange Commission
Presented by FGCU Institute for Responsible Corporate Governance
Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Sugden Welcome Center
Cost: $25 with advanced registration; $35 at the door
Register on-line at http://www.fgcu.edu/cob/ircg/programs.html
Saturday, November 14
“Body, Mind and Spirit - Managing End of Life Care: An Interdisciplinary Approach”
Presented by FGCU and Lee Memorial Health System
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Student Union Ballroom
Contact: Continuing Education and Off Campus Programs at (239) 425-3277 or cgallagh@fgcu.edu
Sunday, November 15 or Monday, November 16
FGCU Women's Basketball vs. TBD - Preseason WNIT
Presented by FGCU Athletics
Location: Alico Arena
Contact: Mike Hill at (239) 590-7064 or mhill@fgcu.edu
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Monday, November 16 through Sunday, November 22
Monday, November 16 through Thursday, November 19
Gulf Coast Live
Presented by WGCU Radio, FM 90.1 / WMKO-FM 91.7
Contact: Amy Tardif at (239) 590-2519 for topics and air times
Continuing through Friday, November 20
“Purvis Young - Urban Expressionism”
Presented by FGCU Department of Visual and Performing Arts
Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Location: FGCU Arts Complex
Contact: Anica Sturdivant at (239) 590-7199 or asturdiv@fgcu.edu
Continuing through Friday, November 20
“Art and Ecology”
Presented by FGCU Department of Visual and Performing Arts
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Location: FGCU Library Gallery
Contact: Anica Sturdivant at (239) 590-7199 or asturdiv@fgcu.edu
Monday, November 16
“Prevent Fraud in the Workplace”
Presented by FGCU Small Business Development Center
Time: 10 a.m. to Noon
Location: Clewiston City Hall, 115 W Ventura Ave, Clewiston
Cost: Free
Contact: Online registration and seminar descriptions available at http://cli.fgcu.edu/sbdc
Monday, November 16
Presentation by Senior National Representatives from the U.S. Central Command in Tampa (CENTCOM)
Presented by FGCU and Tampa Bay World Affairs Council
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Student Union Ballroom
Cost: Free
Contact: Richard Coughlin at (239) 590-7177 or rcoughli@fgcu.edu
Tuesday, November 17
“Situational Leadership: How to Get the Best Out of Every Employee” Workshop
Presented by FGCU Florida Institute of Government
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: FGCU – Atrium Executive Center, 8695 College Parkway, # 1181, Fort Myers
Cost: $79
Contact: Joanne Hartke at (239) 425-3273 or jhartke@fgcu.edu
Tuesday, November 17
“Prevent Fraud in the Workplace”
Presented by FGCU Small Business Development Center
Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Immokalee Career and Service Center, 750 S 5th St, Immokalee
Cost: Free
Contact: Online registration and seminar descriptions available at http://cli.fgcu.edu/sbdc
Tuesday, November 17
“Road Race Series Fall ‘09” 5k
Presented by FGCU Campus Recreation
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: FGCU Recreation Center
Cost: $2 for FGCU affiliates; $3 for general public
Contact: Campus Recreation at (239) 590-7737
Tuesday, November 17
Instrumental Chamber Recital
Presented by FGCU Bower School of Music
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Student Union Ballroom
Cost: Free
Contact: Pam Harkins at (239) 590-7851 or pharkins@fgcu.edu
Thursday, November 19
FGCU Volleyball - A-Sun Tournament
Presented by FGCU Athletics
Time: TBA
Location: Alico Arena
Contact: Mike Hill at (239) 590-7064 or mhill@fgcu.edu
Thursday, November 19
String Orchestra/Symphonic Band Concert
Presented by FGCU Bower School of Music
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Student Union Ballroom
Cost: Free
Contact: Pam Harkins at (239) 590-7851 or pharkins@fgcu.edu
Friday, November 20
FGCU Volleyball - A-Sun Tournament
Presented by FGCU Athletics
Time: TBA
Location: Alico Arena
Contact: Mike Hill at (239) 590-7064 or mhill@fgcu.edu
Friday, November 20
“Eaglepalooza”
Presented by FGCU Campus Recreation
Time: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Location: FGCU Recreation Fields
Cost: Free for FGCU Students, Faculty, and Staff; General admission $15 online, $20 at the gate
Contact: Tia Freiburger at (239) 590-7702 or tfreibur@fgcu.edu
Saturday, November 21
FGCU Volleyball - A-Sun Tournament
Presented by FGCU Athletics
Time: TBA
Location: Alico Arena
Contact: Mike Hill at (239) 590-7064 or mhill@fgcu.edu
Sunday, November 22
“American Red Cross Community Adult, Child, and Infant CPR certification”
Presented by FGCU Aquatics Center
Time: Noon to 6 p.m.
Location: FGCU Aquatics Center
Cost: $50 for FGCU students, faculty, staff, and pool members; $60 for general public
Contact: Register online at http://www.fgcu.edu/aquatics/certification.html
