5 things to know

March 04, 2025

Spring break is upon us, and with the change in season comes a number of fun activities and opportunities for faculty and staff. Check out these ideas to get outside, get moving and explore campus.

Try out URecWell: From March 3-9, University Recreation & Wellness Center (URecWell) is offering a free week of access for all faculty and staff. Get a workout in at the Rec Deck or try out a group fitness class such as yoga, cycling or strength training classes.

Walk with your colleagues: Join the Exercise is Medicine On Campus program and exercise science students for weekly walks around campus. The group walks meet at the Veterans Pavilion on the Library Lawn. The hour-long walks begin at noon and 4 p.m. Tuesdays and at 11 a.m. Wednesdays.

Catch the Eagles in action: Cheer on FGCU’s softball, baseball and tennis teams during student’s spring break. Find tickets for all games and matches at fgcuathletics.com.

FGCU baseball player, dressed in a white uniform with the word “Eagles” and the number 32 displayed on his chest in blue and green colors, is throwing a pitch while on a baseball field. His teammate, wearing the same uniform, is in the background.

FGCU Baseball

Soar into Spring with the Staff Advisory Council (SAC): If you’re registered for a session, don't forget to attend one of the many personal and professional opportunities designed for staff and faculty. Visit fgcu.edu/sac/soarintospring to view the schedule.

Appreciate some art: Make a visit to the Wasmer Art Gallery in the Arts Complex and the ArtLab on the third floor of the Wilson G. Bradshaw Library to view the current galleries on display. Visit fgcu.edu/artgalleries for more details.

Painting- Paul Firmin, “Heart & Soul,” 2024, Acrylic on four panels. The left side of the painting shows the face of a man painted in green with a blue river, green trees and a portion of the sky in the background. The right side of the painting shows a women pained in blue. In the background you can see a view of the ocean, and coral reef and sea animals shown in a darker shade of blue.

Paul Firmin, “Heart & Soul,” 2024, Acrylic on four panels