News Archive for 2014

FSW Receives Distinguished Budget Award ( District)

Florida SouthWestern State College received the Government Finance Officers Association of the United State and Canada (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. This award is the only national awards program in governmental budgeting. According to the GFOA, the award recognizes “the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the…

FSWC Key Club to Hold Garage Sale January 24, 2015 ( Charlotte)

The Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High School Charlotte (FSWC) Key Club will hold their annual garage sale on January 24, 2015. This event will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the high school (26300 Airport Rd. Punta Gorda). Members of the general public can…

Florida SouthWestern State College Career Services Makes a Difference in Student Futures ( District)

Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) offers many services to students that assist them in achieving their dreams and plans for the future.  One of the top priorities of the FSW Career Services department is to prepare students for life after graduation. Juan Carlos Garcia reflects on the positive experiences he…

FSW Employees Elected to Local, State AFC Boards ( District)

December 4, 2014 – FORT MYERS, FLA. –During the 65th annual convention of the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) held in Destin, Fla., four Florida SouthWestern State College(FSW) employees were named to serve in various local and statewide AFC officer positions in 2015. “The Association of Florida Colleges is a…

FSW Art Students to Exhibit at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center ( District)

Artwork produced by visual art students at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) will be on exhibit at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in downtown Fort Myers from December 11-23. The Abstract 9 Art Exhibit will feature large-scale artwork produced by students in the college’s “Abstract Painting” and “Photography”…

Florida SouthWestern State College Closed for Thanksgiving ( District)

All Florida SouthWestern State College locations will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28, for Thanksgiving break.  Classes and campus services will resume regular hours on Monday, December 1. Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education.…

Florida SouthWestern Unveils ‘Arts@FSW’ for SWFL Community ( District)

Arts and cultural programs at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) are now housed under one simple moniker: Arts@FSW. The FSW Foundation’s newest initiative consolidates all listings of upcoming events and exhibits into a one-stop resource for the community, featuring a comprehensive event calendar accessible at www.fsw.edu/artscalendar. The Arts@FSW link…

FSW Hosts Bonita Springs Area Young Professionals ( District)

November 17, 2014 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Join Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) and the Bonita Springs Area Young Professionals for a networking event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19 at the FSW Bob Rauschenberg Gallery, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. The networking event also includes…

Florida SouthWestern State College and Studio FSW Garner Multiple AFC Marketing Awards ( District)

NOVEMBER 14, 2014 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – During the 65th annual convention of the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) held in Destin, Fla., Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) and Studio FSW, the public relations and marketing department of Florida SouthWestern State College, garnered multiple awards from the AFC Communications…

Florida SouthWestern State College District Board of Trustees Meeting Scheduled ( District)

The Florida SouthWestern State College District Board of Trustees will hold their next regularly scheduled meeting at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, on the Charlotte Campus in Room O-117. Public comments are welcome. Each speaker will be allotted up to two minutes of speaking time. All those who…