News Archive for 2014

FSW Charlotte Keystone Society Honors John David McQueen ( Charlotte)

The Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Keystone Society recently named John David McQueen its 2014 Honoree during a ceremony held in his honor. Each year the society – formed eight years ago with the intention of supporting a fine art gallery on the FSW Charlotte Campus – recognizes a local…

FSW Garners Seven AFC Regional and State Awards ( District)

NOVEMBER 10, 2014 – FORT MYERS, FLA. –During the 65th annual convention of the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) held in Destin, Fla. on Oct. 26-28, Florida SouthWestern State College and its employees garnered seven regional and state awards among all 28 Florida state and community colleges in the Florida…

FSW Dean Presents at National Conference ( District)

November 10, 2014 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Dr. John Meyer, Dean, Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) School of Business and Technology, recently presented “Workforce Now: Critical Employment Skills Gap Analysis” at the National Council for Workforce Education’s annual conference in Pittsburg, Pa. Workforce Now is a regional research initiative…

Florida SouthWestern State College Closed for Veterans Day ( District)

All Florida SouthWestern State College locations will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.  Classes and campus services will resume regular hours on Wednesday, November 12. For more information about Florida SouthWestern State College visit www.FSW.edu.   Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest…

Two FSWCC Students Recognized in National Merit Scholarship Program ( Charlotte)

Diane Juneau, Principal of Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High School – Charlotte announced today that Taylor R. Green and Grayson W. Steur have been named Commended Students in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program. Green and Steur received a ‘Letter of Commendation’ from FSWC - Charlotte and the National Merit Scholarship…

FSW to Co-Host Eighth Annual Black Maria Film Festival October 24-25 ( District)

The Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Festival returns to the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Fla., and the Thomas Edison (Lee) Campus of Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) from October 24-25. Named after the world’s first motion picture studio built by Thomas Edison to create his own…

Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at FSW Awarded 2014 Arts & Attractions Marketing Grant ( District)

The Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) was awarded a 2014 Arts & Attractions Marketing Grant. The $12,500 grant was awarded to the gallery in order to strengthen and promote arts and cultural attractions in Lee County. “The Bob Rauschenberg Gallery is truly honored to receive this…

OPEN HOUSE WEEK at Florida SouthWestern State College ( District)

Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) will host FSW Open House week from 3-6 p.m. on November 3, 5 and 6.  All events are free to attend and will be held at FSW’s four locations. Attendees are encouraged to register online at www.FSW.edu/openhouseto ensure a quick check-in process.  The dates…

FSW Named 2014 Exemplary Practice Award Winner ( District)

Each year, the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) holds its fall convention to give the state’s 28 colleges the opportunity to gather, exchange ideas, discuss challenges and recognize the winners in the AFC’s Communication and Marketing Commission Awards of Excellence competition. This year, Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) was named…

Florida SouthWestern State College to Honor Veterans on November 5 ( District)

Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Armed Service Members Continuing Education (A.C.E.) club, along with The Office of Student Life and The Veteran Affairs Office, are hosting a Pre-Veteran’s Day ceremony to honor all who have served our country.  This free event will take place from 1-3pm on Wednesday, November 5…