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Black Maria Film Festival Celebrates 36th Anniversary with Screening at FSW

Black Maria Film Festival Celebrates 36th Anniversary with Screening at FSW Sep 27, 2017 SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) welcomes the Black Maria Film Festival back to the college for its 36th anniversary tour at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus, Rush Library Auditorium, Building J, Room 103. Tickets are $10 for the general public, $8 for members of the Edison/Ford Estates, $5 for FSW staff and faculty, and free for FSW students with an ID. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Edison/Ford Estates or at the door. Tickets purchased at the door must be paid for in cash. Founded in New Jersey in 1981 to honor Thomas Edison’s pioneering spirit in cinema, this festival celebrates the creative vision of contemporary independent directors by showcasing an eclectic variety of bold short films. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes the Black Maria as an Academy Award qualifying festival. Its annual collection of cutting-edge films travels across the nation to universities, museums and other venues. Festival organizers work directly with the host institution to select a variety of short narrative, experimental, animation and documentary films that are tailored to their particular audience. FSW has partnered with the Edison/Ford Estates to bring the Black Maria for eight years. In the past, the Estates hosted an outdoor screening on the river one night while the college hosted a screening of different films on campus the following night. However, due to damage caused by Hurricane Irma, this year’s screening at the Estates has been postponed until the spring. They will be showing a selection of films from the 2018 Black Maria collection. “The films we will screen at the college this year were chosen by students in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars,” said Dr. Wendy Chase, coordinator, FSW Honors Scholar Program. “They selected these particular films in hopes that they will provide a platform to engage in meaningful and civil conversations about pressing issues of social justice. The students will facilitate a discussion following the screening.” Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the RCMA Immokalee Community School to aid low-income families who lost wages or property because of Hurricane Irma. Headquartered in Immokalee, RCMA provides quality child care to Florida’s rural poor. RCMA operates 66 child-care centers, three charter schools and some 25 family child-care homes. The child-care homes and six child-care centers are located in Immokalee, as is an elementary-level charter school. RCMA operates another child-care center in Bonita Springs. This year’s films are: “Mr. Sand” - Animation 8 min. by Soetkin Verstegen, Leuven, Belgium A dreamy tale about early cinema, told as an ironic bedtime story. A mix of techniques brings to life the atmosphere of this dangerous new medium. In the back of the story moves Mr. Sand, a mysterious character that might be real or imagined. “Ja Passou (Everything’s OK)” - Narrative 15 min. by Sebastião Salgado and Pedro Patrocinio, Lisbon, Portugal The story of a father’s journey to save his son and how he is affected by indifference and social inequality. “How Do You Raise a Black Child?” - Narrative 4 min. by Seyi Peter-Thomas, South Orange, N.J. This short film adaptation of Cortney Lamar Charleston’s poem “How Do You Raise a Black Child?” paints an important portrait of everyday life for a young black man growing up in America. It is an impressionistic piece that explores the delicate balance parents must strike as they steer their children toward adulthood. “Decision” – Animation 3 min. by Mary Jo Zefeldt, Chicago, Ill. A short animated film that explores one woman’s experience with anxiety and how she handles a perceived false choice. “We Regret to Inform You” – Documentary 11 min. by Eva Colmers and Heidi Janz, Quebec, Canada Why does our society divide people into neatly-defined categories? Are “disabled” and “productive” mutually exclusive identities? Where do you place somebody with a strong mind and a weak body? Dr. Heidi Janz, a writer and an academic, is acutely aware of the limitations posed by her uncooperative body, but every day she navigates the world in her wheelchair and works very hard to make her impaired speech comprehensible to others. This film documents Heidi’s daily regime, and quietly questions our ideas around “either/or.” “More Dangerous Than a Thousand Rioters” – Experimental 6 min. by Kelly Gallagher, Chester Springs, Pa. An experimental animated documentary exploring the life of revolutionary Lucy Parsons, the wife of Haymarket anarchist Albert Parsons. She was an organizer first and foremost and led an inspiring life engaged in the struggle against capitalism. As a woman of color who was married to a famous white male anarchist, she is often unfairly and frustratingly overlooked in many labor histories. Parsons went on to become one of the most powerful voices in the labor movement, helping to found the legendary Industrial Workers of the World. She dedicated her entire life to fighting for the rights of the disenfranchised. “All it Takes” – Documentary 17 min. by Geoff Pingree, Drew Dickler, and Jake Hochendoner, Oberlin, Ohio With the ever-growing prescription and use of opiate pain medication, heroin addiction has spread across traditional barriers of class, race, gender, and age and become common in all segments of society. While the path to addiction is distressingly easy, the way out is unimaginably difficult. “All it Takes” explores the opiate epidemic in Lorain County, Ohio from the point of view of addicts and through the efforts of those who work to help them recover their lives and their dignity. “Exquisite Corps” - Experimental 6 min. by Mitchell Rose, Worthington, Ohio 42 Contemporary American choreographers link together in a chain love letter in celebration of dance. “Boomerang” – Animation 5 min. by Steven Vander Meer, Arcata, Calif. Inspired by the song “Boomerang” by the Absynth Quintet, the workings of nature and the universe are mystically and whimsically illustrated in this fast paced, gorgeously hand-drawn film. Great music and a quirky sense of humor define the beauty of it all, and it's no coincidence when it happens this way. “The Day Truffaut Died” – Animation 4 min. by John Akre, Minneapolis, Minn. This animated short is about the loss of a mentor hero, even if he was one that I never met.” Musician Andy Stermer, wrote and performed a music track that perfectly evokes the films of Truffaut, and the quirky character of the filmmaker’s story. “Chateau au Go Go” – Animation 4 min. by Steve Gentile, Boston, Mass. A kinetic romp that investigates the images imprinted onto wine corks. This animated, macro-photographed film becomes a sort of frenetic history lesson that alludes to the human impulse to tame nature. For more information, contact Dr. Chase at Wendy.Chase@fsw.edu or (239) 489-9470, or visit www.blackmariafilmfestival.org. #### Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: September 27, 2017 Back to News Archives

FSW Foundation Director Earns Designation

FSW Foundation Director Earns Designation Oct 3, 2017 Joe Kramp, Senior Director of Development for the FSW Foundation, has earned the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) certification. “What I enjoyed about earning this certification is enhancing my knowledge and expertise when it comes to helping my donors. I like working with them to realize how their desire to help not only has a long-lasting impact, but is also satisfying for them,” he said. CAP® holders “become members of a growing network of top planners who are working to make our towns and cities better places to live for generations to come. Courses provide an insight into the process of philanthropic planning, including, but not limited to, tax, tools and techniques.” “The study and dedication needed to earn the CAP® requires a true commitment of time,” said Susan DeSantis, Assistant Vice President, Institutional Advancement, and Executive Director, FSW Foundation. “Joe demonstrates a high level of care. He takes the time to get to know his donors so that he can assist them in directing their generosity for the best possible use and impact.” The FSW Foundation’s Legacy Society is one way that donors can fulfill their wishes to help others. A commitment of $10,000 or more qualifies a donor for the FSW Legacy Society. The donor gets his or her name on the leaf of a beautiful tree that is proudly displayed in the Rush Gallery. Certain Legacy gifts can also benefit from opportunities that provide income, tax shelters and other financial advantages. The Florida SouthWestern State College Foundation currently has professionally managed endowments and other funds approaching $45 million that allow it to support the work of the college. The Foundation provides nearly $2M annually in student scholarships and investments in programs, technology and facilities to benefit the nearly 22,000 students the college serves each year. To underwrite and expand the mission of the college the FSW Foundation continues to attract contributions from individuals, organizations, businesses and private foundations. As a non-profit, 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt organization with 50 years of successful operating experience, the FSW Foundation offers the opportunity to establish endowed funds which ensure the impact of a donor’s contribution lives on in perpetuity. More information is available online at FSW.edu/foundation; email: foundation@fsw.edu and by calling (239) 489-9201. Last Updated: October 3, 2017 Back to News Archives

Florida SouthWestern State College Hosts Pop-Up Adventure Play

Florida SouthWestern State College Hosts Pop-Up Adventure Play Sep 26, 2017 SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) School of Education will host Pop-Up Adventure Play from 1-4 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Practice Field (across from the Lockmiller Child Care Center) on the FSW Thomas Edison Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. Pop-Up Adventure Play is free and open to children of all ages. “At Pop-Up Play, children are invited to play however they wish with everyday materials that can be used in many different ways, such as cardboard boxes, paper towel tubes and art materials,” said Dr. Julia Kroeker, professor of Early Childhood Education at FSW. “These materials are open-ended and have limitless possibilities; a box could be a racecar, a castle or a slide.” “Child-directed play has numerous benefits for children in all areas of development, including fostering problem-solving and communication skills, physical development, creativity and more,” Dr. Kroeker said. “When children choose what and how to play, they are motivated by their own interests to learn and grow.” For more information or to pre-register, contact Dr. Kroeker at (239) 489-9382 or email Popupplay.fsw@gmail.com. #### Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: September 26, 2017 Back to News Archives

FSW Foundation Director Earns Designation

FSW Foundation Director Earns Designation Sep 22, 2017 Joe Kramp, Senior Director of Development for the FSW Foundation, has earned the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) certification. “What I enjoyed about earning this certification is enhancing my knowledge and expertise when it comes to helping my donors. I like working with them to realize how their desire to help not only has a long-lasting impact, but is also satisfying for them,” he said. CAP® holders “become members of a growing network of top planners who are working to make our towns and cities better places to live for generations to come. Courses provide an insight into the process of philanthropic planning, including, but not limited to, tax, tools and techniques.” “The study and dedication needed to earn the CAP® requires a true commitment of time,” said Susan DeSantis, Assistant Vice President, Institutional Advancement, and Executive Director, FSW Foundation. “Joe demonstrates a high level of care. He takes the time to get to know his donors so that he can assist them in directing their generosity for the best possible use and impact.” The FSW Foundation’s Legacy Society is one way that donors can fulfill their wishes to help others. A commitment of $10,000 or more qualifies a donor for the FSW Legacy Society. The donor gets his or her name on the leaf of a beautiful tree that is proudly displayed in the Rush Gallery. Certain Legacy gifts can also benefit from opportunities that provide income, tax shelters and other financial advantages. Last Updated: September 22, 2017 Back to News Archives

Expand Your Thinking with FSW’s Critical Thinking Lectures Series in September

Expand Your Thinking with FSW’s Critical Thinking Lectures Series in September Aug 22, 2017 AUGUST 22, 2017 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) will host a series of guest speakers in September as part of its Critical Thinking Lecture Series. These community leaders will discuss how they use critical thinking skills in their profession or focus on critical topics from their area of career or academic interest. Through the series, participants will learn more about careers of interest while also applying critical thinking to the topics presented. Presentations can be viewed live on the Thomas Edison Campus or digitally at all other FSW locations. The series is free and open to the public. The September schedule is as follows: “Critical Thinking in Higher Education” with FSW President Dr. Jeff Allbritten Wednesday, Sept. 6, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Campus Locations - Thomas Edison Campus: Building U-102; Charlotte Campus: Building O-117; Collier Campus: Building A-103; Hendry/Glades Curtis Center: Building A-106 “Put On Your Thinking Cap: Six Hats for Better Decision Making” with FSW First Year Experience Professor Dr. Mary Myers Tuesday, Sept. 12, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Campus Locations - Thomas Edison Campus: Building AA-177; Charlotte Campus: Building E-105; Collier Campus: Building M-201; Hendry/Glades Curtis Center: Building A-114 “Critical Issues in Law Enforcement: Past, Present, and Future” with Fort Myers Police Chief Derrick Diggs and Lee County Sheriff’s Office Undersheriff Carmine Marceno Monday, Sept. 18, 2-3 p.m. Campus Locations - Thomas Edison Campus: Building AA-177; Charlotte Campus: Building 0-117; Collier Campus: Building M-201; Hendry/Glades Curtis Center: Building A-106 “Risk Free, Reward Free: Take the Path Less Traveled” with Chauncey Goss, founder and managing partner of Goss Practical Solutions Thursday, Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-noon Campus Locations - Thomas Edison Campus: Building AA-177; Charlotte Campus: Building 0-117; Collier Campus: Building M-201; Hendry/Glades Curtis Center: Building A-114 For more information on the FSW Critical Thinking Lecture Series, contact Whitney Rhyne, director, Strategic Initiatives, at (239) 433-6943 or Whitney.Rhyne@fsw.edu. ##### Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: August 22, 2017 Back to News Archives

“Family Math Night” at FSW Makes Learning Math Fun!

“Family Math Night” at FSW Makes Learning Math Fun! Sep 21, 2017 SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Learn how fun math can be at “Family Math Night” on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 5:45-7:30 p.m., in Building U, Room 102, at the Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Thomas Edison Campus, 8099 College Parkway. This free, family-oriented event for students in pre-kindergarten to fifth grade features fun math games created by teacher candidates in FSW’s School of Education, demonstrating how mathematics doesn’t only need to be something you use at school. “Learning mathematics can often be intimidating to students,” said JoAnne Devine, professor of Elementary Education at FSW. “We are happy to show young students and their families that math can be fun!” While the event is open to anyone interested in exploring mathematics, students are encouraged to register. To register or for more information, contact JoAnne Devine at jdevine1@fsw.edu. #### Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: September 21, 2017 Back to News Archives

Collegiate Institute Gives Students Chance to Earn Both High School Diploma and College Degree

Collegiate Institute Gives Students Chance to Earn Both High School Diploma and College Degree Sep 18, 2017 SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 – CLEWISTON, FLA. – For 47 Clewiston High School students this fall, the first day of class wasn’t just the start of a new year in high school. It was the first step along the road to earning a college degree. Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has partnered with Clewiston High School to create the Collegiate Institute at Clewiston High School, which provides dual enrollment courses to juniors and seniors attending Clewiston High School. The Collegiate Institute is a first-of-its-kind program for FSW and Clewiston High School. While FSW provides dual enrollment for local high school students at all four college locations, the distance from Clewiston High School to any FSW location can make travel difficult for students. “FSW designs the curriculum and provides the faculty, and college tutoring staff from the FSW Hendry/Glades Curtis Center travel to Clewiston High School to provide tutoring services,” said Amanda Lehrian, director, FSW Hendry/Glades Curtis Center. “This gives these students much easier access to college-level classes without ever leaving the high school.” “This is a dream come true for us,” said Clewiston High School Principal Roberto Sanchez-Deleon. “Clewiston has been at a huge disadvantage because of the distance to the FSW Hendry/Glades Curtis Center in LaBelle. Now the culture of our school has changed. We’ve become more scholar-oriented, and we have a greater focus on college acceptance and career readiness. Even our ninth- and 10th-grade students and their parents have a clearer focus on what they need to do be eligible for dual enrollment early on.” This year’s inaugural class is made up of 31 juniors and 16 seniors. The juniors will be the first class with the opportunity to graduate as seniors with both their high school diploma and an associate in arts degree from FSW, and this year’s seniors will have completed between eight to 10 college classes that will count toward finishing their degree at FSW or can be transferred to other colleges. To accommodate the program, Clewiston High School has designated three classrooms and keeps the library open throughout the day. Students follow a typical college schedule, attending Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday classes. When they are not in class, they spend 10-15 hours a week in the library where they study, complete assignments and work in groups. “We are a school within a school,” said Jose Roquett, administrator, Collegiate Academy. “While Clewiston High School has a large number of students, Collegiate Institute students will stay together in a small group setting, attend classes, eat lunch and study together.” “We are home-growing college-educated students,” said Paul Puletti, superintendent of schools, Hendry County. “The program can potentially generate up to 50 students a year who earn their associates in arts degree and will increase the number of students going on to earn a four-year degree. We anticipate that many will return to serve our community, hopefully becoming teachers or finding more opportunities in agriculture, creating a positive economic impact on the city of Clewiston and the county.” For more information about the program, contact Amanda Lehrian at (863) 674-6010 or Jose Roquett at (863) 983-1520, extension 206. ##### Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: September 18, 2017 Back to News Archives

Parfitt to Speak at NaBITA Conference

Parfitt to Speak at NaBITA Conference Sep 18, 2017 Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Director of Public Safety, Rick Parfitt, will be speaking during the National Behavior Intervention Team Association (NaBITA) Conference in November in San Antonio, Texas. Parfitt will present “Marketing Safety on Campus: What’s Important to Know and How to Get This Information to Our Community.” “In addition to the community policing we do and sessions we host to educate our students, faculty and staff about campus safety, it’s also important to effectively communicate internally and externally,” said Parfitt. He most recently presented during the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) Marketing and Communications Commission’s The Great 28 Conference held in July at FSW. Last Updated: September 18, 2017 Back to News Archives

James & Barbara Moore Observatory at FSW Opens for 2017-2018 Season

James & Barbara Moore Observatory at FSW Opens for 2017-2018 Season Aug 29, 2017 AUGUST 29, 2017 – PUNTA GORDA, FLA – The James & Barbara Moore Observatory located on the Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Charlotte Campus, 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, opens for the 2017-2018 season on Friday, Sept. 15. Observation sessions are held on the third Friday of each month and begin 30-45 minutes after dark, outdoors and weather permitting. Sessions are free and open to the public. Schedule of Observatory Viewing Sessions for 2017-2018: Sept. 15, 2017 Oct. 20, 2017 Nov. 17, 2017 Dec. 15, 2017 Jan. 19, 2018 Feb. 16, 2018 March 16, 2018 April 20, 2018 May 18, 2018 Additional observation sessions may be scheduled or changed depending on celestial events. For more information or for a full schedule of observatory events, call (941) 637-3518 or (941) 637-5652, or visit https://www.fsw.edu/charlotte/observatory. #### Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: August 29, 2017 Back to News Archives

Enjoy an Evening of Poetry with Erika Meitner at FSW

Enjoy an Evening of Poetry with Erika Meitner at FSW Sep 5, 2017 SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Poet Erika Meitner will hold a book signing and reading at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, in Building J, Room 103 (Rush Auditorium), at the Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Thomas Edison Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. The event is free and open to the public. Meitner is the author of “Inventory at the All-Night Drugstore” (Anhinga Press, 2003), “Makeshift Instructions for Vigilant Girls” (Anhinga Press, 2011), and “Ideal Cities” (Harper Perennial, 2010), which was a 2009 National Poetry series winner. Her fourth book of poems, “Copia,” was published by BOA Editions in 2014. Meitner’s poems have been anthologized widely, and have appeared in Ploughshares, Virginia Quarterly Review, The New York Times Magazine, The New Republic, Tin House, and elsewhere. Her books are currently available to purchase at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus Bookstore. Meitner has received fellowships from the Wisconsin Institute for Creative Writing, the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, Blue Mountain Center, and The MacDowell Colony, and she was a 2014-15 US-UK Fulbright Scholar in Creative Writing at the Seamus Heaney Centre for Poetry at Queen’s University Belfast. Meitner is currently an associate professor of English at Virginia Tech, where she directs the MFA program in Creative Writing. This project is presented by The Florida Literary Arts Coalition and FSW Writes, a FSW faculty group that plans writing events for FSW students, employees and the public. For more information, contact Dr. Scott Ortolano, professor, English, at (239) 489-9472 or sortolano@fsw.edu. #### Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: September 5, 2017 Back to News Archives

Doupe Joins FSW Foundation

Doupe Joins FSW Foundation Jul 10, 2017 Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Foundation has announced that Meredith Nassif Doupe as joined as a Director of Development based on the FSW Collier Campus. Her responsibilities include raising gifts and building relations with strategic partners. Doupe earned her Master of Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis with a specialization in Non-Profit Management and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, University of Miami. Prior to joining FSW, she served as the Director of the Frances Pew Hayes Center for Lifelong Learning at Hodges University and Care Manager for My Care Manager. In both positions, she was successful advancing the lives of members and developing relations with community leaders. She brings a proven track record of success which will be invaluable in meeting FSW Foundation goals and objectives. Doupe is a community volunteer and served as a member of the Collier County Bar Foundation Board, Greater Naples Delta Gamma Alumnae Board, and currently volunteers at Pelican Marsh Elementary School. Last Updated: July 10, 2017 Back to News Archives

View the Solar Eclipse at the FSW James & Barbara Moore Observatory

View the Solar Eclipse at the FSW James & Barbara Moore Observatory Jul 31, 2017 JULY 31, 2017 – PUNTA GORDA, FLA – Skygazers can enjoy a solar eclipse-viewing experience from 1:30-4 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21, at the James & Barbara Moore Observatory located on the Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Charlotte Campus, 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda. The viewing is free and open to the public. The solar eclipse will take place on Monday, Aug. 21, from 1:18 p.m. – 4:14 p.m., peaking at 83.3 percent coverage at 2:50 p.m. “We will have three or four telescopes with proper filters available for use and limited eyeglass filters, so we are encouraging participants to bring their own certified eclipse glasses or hand-held solar viewers,” said David Hanson, Observatory Director. Safety tips for viewing the solar eclipse and how to purchase certified eclipse glasses and hand-held solar viewers can be found on the NASA website at https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety. “Even if people can't make it to the observatory, they should try to see what's happening,” Hanson said. “The view is the same from anywhere in the state, but proper safety filters are required wherever you are located.” Beginning in September 2017, the James & Barbara Moore Observatory will be open to the public the third Friday of each month. Observation sessions typically begin about 30-45 minutes after dark. For more information or for a full schedule of observatory events, call (941) 637-5652 or visit https://www.fsw.edu/charlotte/observatory. #### Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: July 31, 2017 Back to News Archives

Two FSW Collegiate High Students Awarded Prestigious QuestBridge Scholarships

Two FSW Collegiate High Students Awarded Prestigious QuestBridge Scholarships Feb 9, 2017 FEBRUARY 9, 2017 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Florida SouthWestern State College Collegiate High School (FSWC-Lee) students Sabrina Baldassarre and Denise Ruiz have been awarded the QuestBridge National College Match scholarship for the upcoming academic year. QuestBridge’s National College Match program pairs high-achieving, low income high school seniors with full scholarships to some of the nation’s top colleges. Only 767 students were awarded the National College Match scholarship. The students are guaranteed a full, four-year scholarship, including tuition, room and board, and other expenses. After an extensive application and interview process, both Baldassarre and Ruiz were matched with their first choice colleges. “I chose the University of Virginia (UVA) because I admire the principles it was founded on – Thomas Jefferson's belief in the pursuit of knowledge being never-ending and in an equality of ideas,” said Baldassarre. “I plan to pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering and a degree in Chinese Studies, or perhaps a minor in East Asian Humanities with a concentration in Korean.” Ruiz chose to attend the University of Chicago (U of C) and plans to study political science with a minor in human rights. “I want to attend U of C because of their overall attitude toward learning and higher education and their history of commitment to free speech,” said Ruiz. “I believe that this is incredibly important especially in a polarized nation where many will only listen to those with the same views as themselves.” Both students are grateful and honored to have received the scholarship. “After I found out I received the scholarship, I was honestly in shock,” Baldassarre said. “It provided me with a sense of fulfillment because receiving the scholarship showed me that my efforts in school were not unnoticed and that UVA wanted me as a student on their campus.” “The day I learned I had received the scholarship was incredibly emotional,” Ruiz said. “Overall it is difficult to find the words for what I am feeling. I am still a little shocked but mostly excited to attend the University of Chicago in the fall.” “The QuestBridge National College Match scholarship requires a high level of academic achievement and is an extremely prestigious recognition for a student to earn,” said Dr. Brian Botts, principal, FSWC-Lee. “To have two of our students receive it in a single year is extraordinary, and it proves the quality of FSWC-Lee’s faculty, staff and academic instruction as well as our students’ commitment to education. We are extremely proud of Sabrina and Denise.” About QuestBridge: QuestBridge, a national non-profit based in Palo Alto, California, connects the nation’s most exceptional, low-income youth with leading institutions of higher education and further life opportunities. By recruiting, developing, and motivating these students— beginning in high school through college to their first job—QuestBridge aims to increase the percentage of talented low income students attending the nations’ best colleges and to support them to achieve success in their respective careers and communities. #### FSWC Lee provides a dynamic STEM focused learning environment that is dedicated to creating and sustaining the independent learning process with a focus on helping students construct knowledge through projects, hands on activities, and academic debate/discussion. An integral part of the school’s mission is to connect qualified and motivated students to maximizing their college dual enrollment options. For more information about Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High School Lee County, visit http://www.fsw.edu/wp/lchs/. Students enjoy small class sizes and individualized attention as FSWC since the school has a maximum of 400 students in grades 9 through 12, with each grade class hosting 100 students. Last Updated: February 9, 2017 Back to News Archives

Give Kids a Smile Day Provides Free Dental Services at FSW

Give Kids a Smile Day Provides Free Dental Services at FSW Feb 6, 2017 FEBRUARY 6, 2017 – FORT MYERS, FLA – The Dental Hygiene Clinic at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) in Fort Myers will host its annual ‘Give Kids A Smile Day’ from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11. Children ages three to 17 will receive free dental services on a first-come first-served basis. Services that will be offered at no charge include dental cleanings, x-rays, dental sealants and a dental examination. “Dental care is an important part of our overall health,” said Karen Molumby, FSW Dental Health program director. “We want to help educate children on how to keep their beautiful smiles by making sure their teeth and gums remain healthy.” For more information about this ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’ event, please call (239) 985-8334. The dental hygiene clinic is located on the FSW Thomas Edison campus in Fort Myers at 8099 College Parkway, in Building A. #### Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: February 6, 2017 Back to News Archives

Two FSW Employees Recognized with NISOD Awards

Two FSW Employees Recognized with NISOD Awards Feb 1, 2017 FEBRUARY 1, 2017 – PUNTA GORDA, FLA. – Two Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) faculty and staff members have been named winners of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Award. The two winners are Judith Sweeney, nursing professor, and Wendy Morris, instructional assistant. NISOD’s Excellence Awards recognize men and women each year who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment and contribution to their students and colleagues. FSW students and employees submit nominations for their professors and colleagues for this award based on teaching and learning practices that encourage student achievement. “I am beyond words,” said Sweeney. “It is an honor to receive the NISOD Award of Excellence for faculty. The best part of this award was that it came from the students. I was truly amazed at their comments and how much I have impacted their lives. Our nursing students are our future, and I am blessed to be a part of it.” “I am very proud to have been chosen for the NISOD Excellence Award,” said Morris. “Hearing the kind and generous words from our nursing students and my colleagues was motivating and inspiring. It is extremely rewarding to be of assistance to the students and to help them achieve their goals.” “The NISOD Excellence Awards gives our students, faculty and staff the opportunity to recognize those college employees that go above and beyond their everyday duties in guiding our students to the ultimate goal of graduation,” said Dr. Jeff Stewart, FSW provost and vice president, Academic Affairs. “It is always heartwarming to read the nominations and to see the effect the nominees have on others at the college.” In 1989, in connection with a University of Texas at Austin national study of teaching excellence, NISOD hosted its first ceremony honoring NISOD Excellence Award recipients. It has since become the largest and most inspiring gathering that recognizes the contributions and achievements of community and technical college faculty, administrators, and staff. This year’s recipients will be recognized during NISOD’s International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence in May. About NISOD: For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For nearly 40 years, NISOD’s customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members. For more information about NISOD, visit www.nisod.org. ##### Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: February 1, 2017 Back to News Archives

Poet Dan Albergotti to Appear at FSW

Poet Dan Albergotti to Appear at FSW Feb 3, 2017 FEBRUARY 3, 2017 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Award-winning poet Dan Albergotti will hold a book signing and poetry reading at the Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Thomas Edison Campus in Fort Myers, 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27, in the Rush Auditorium, Building J. The event is free and open to the public. Albergotti is the author of The Boatloads and Millennial Teeth as well as a limited-edition chapbook, The Use of the World. His poems have appeared in The Cincinnati Review, Five Points, The Southern Review, The Virginia Quarterly Review, and two editions of the Pushcart Prize, as well as other journals and anthologies. A graduate of the MFA program at UNC Greensboro and former poetry editor of The Greensboro Review, Albergotti is a professor of English at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina. This project is sponsored in part by the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of Arts and Culture and the State of Florida (Section 286.25, Florida Statutes). It is coordinated by the Florida Literary Arts Coalition and FSW Writes, an FSW faculty group that plans writing events for FSW students, employees and the public. Copies of the book are currently available for purchase at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus bookstore, and they will also be available for purchase during the event. For more information, contact Dr. Scott Ortolano at (239) 489-9472 or sortolano@fsw.edu. #### Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: February 3, 2017 Back to News Archives

FSW’s Hendry/Glades Education Hall Progressing

FSW’s Hendry/Glades Education Hall Progressing Jan 13, 2017 January 13, 2017 – LaBelle, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State (FSW) Hendry/Glades Curtis Center will soon have its new Education Hall ready for students, faculty, staff and the community. Construction is on schedule for completion by late February of the approximately 7,200 square-foot building. The $1.6M building is being funded through private donations. “This building further emphasizes our commitment to the heartland of Florida. We serve hundreds of students each year so they can make their career dreams a reality,” said Dr. Jeff Allbritten, FSW President. “Its design encourages even more interaction between students and faculty, and offers space to welcome community events.” Education Hall will feature the Barbara and Joe Marlin Hilliard Library, which also includes three study rooms; the First Bank Community Room for community meetings and events; The Perry Family Galleria (Julia Perry, Tommy Perry, Stanley Perry, Carl Perry); a computer lab/classroom, six faculty offices and a patio plaza. Naming opportunities are available, including for the entire building and the computer lab/classroom. More information is available by calling (239) 489-9210 or foundation@fsw.edu. Last Updated: January 13, 2017 Back to News Archives

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