January Events Up Ahead
January 3, 2023
Date: Jan. 11
Name: Honors College Information Session
Time: 3 p.m.
Place: Cohen 247
Description: Interested in joining FGCU’s Honors College? Join Honors leadership for an informational session on what it takes to apply, the necessary qualifications and exactly what the Honors program offers.
Date: Jan. 12
Name: UGA Welcome Back Kick Back
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Place: Library Lawn
Description: Come meet the member organization of the Multicultural Greek Council and the National Pan-Hellenic Council as they table and showcase their organizations on the lawn.
Date: Jan. 14
Name: Volunteers needed at Bonita Springs National Art Festival
Time: 10 a.m.
Place: Riverside Park
Description: Looking for service learning hours? Check out this volunteering opportunity on Eagle Link.
Date: Jan. 17
Name: Service-Learning Fair
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Place: Cohen Ballroom
Description: Join the Office of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement for the Spring Service-Learning Fair! This is an opportunity to meet over 60 nonprofit and government agency community partners. Whether you are looking for a community partner for a service-learning class, a student organization or just for your own passion and exploration, you do not want to miss this event!
Date: Jan. 18
Name: 2023 MLK Celebration Dinner
Time: 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Place: Cohen Student Union 201
Description: The purpose of the MLK celebration dinner is to gather students, faculty, staff and community to honor the legacy and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Date: Jan. 19
Name: Late Night
Time: 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Place: Cohen Student Union 201
Description: Enjoy an exciting event held by Programming Board with lots of free food and items!
Date: Jan. 23
Name: Lunar New Year
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Place: Sovi Plaza
Description: Lunar New Year is a celebration of the new year on the lunisolar calendar. Lunar New Year is traditionally celebrated, in many east Asian countries including China and South Korea. FGCU students, faculty, staff, and community members will come together to experience the Asian culture through educational components, interactive activities, and dialogue.
Date: Jan. 27
Name: Leadership Academy Day 1
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Place: Cohen Student Union 214
Description: Take part in the two-day experience with the Multicultural and Leadership Development Center that will help craft your leadership and start something extraordinary.
Date: Jan. 28
Name: Leadership Academy Day 2
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Place: Naples Botanical Garden
Description: Take part in day two of Leadership Academy off-campus at Naples Botanical Garden. There will be engaging sessions, interactive activities, team building and personal reflection.
Date: Jan. 31
Name: Lunch & Learn about Prevention and Wellness
Time: 12 p.m.
Place: Cohen Student Union 214
Description: Join the Office of Prevention & Wellness staff at a lunch and learn, where they will discuss what services the P&W center has to offer.