News Archive for 2019

FSW Music Program Holds Faculty Recital ( District)

OCTOBER 14, 2019 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Music lovers can enjoy an evening of classical and modern works during the Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) music program’s annual faculty recital, Wednesday, Oct. 16, in Building J, Room 117/118, at the FSW Lee Campus, 8099 College Parkway. The recital is…

FSW Campuses Host Family-Friendly Halloween Events ( District)

OCTOBER 9, 2019 – FORT MYERS FLA – Ghosts and goblins of all ages are invited to haunt all Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) locations during family-friendly Halloween events this October. All events are free and open to the public. Come in costume and enjoy games and activities for all…

FSW Corporate Training Center Secures $1.3 Million Arthrex Training Grant ( district)

OCTOBER 7, 2019 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW), the state fiscal agent for Quick Response Training (QRT) grants, has secured a $1.3 million grant for Arthrex to train 363 new hires. “This is a significant grant for Arthrex, FSW and our region,” said Dr. Robert…

FSW Collier Nursing Program Receives $405,000 for Scholarships ( District)

OCTOBER 4, 2019 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Collier Campus Nursing program received $405,000 for student scholarships from Naples donors Karl and Alice Sheffield. The gift will be non-endowed and used to support financial need-based scholarships for Collier Campus nursing students admitted into the final…

FSWC-Charlotte Named a National Blue Ribbon School by U.S. Department of Education ( District)

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 – PUNTA GORDA, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College Collegiate High School Charlotte (FSWC-Charlotte) was one of 362 schools in the nation to be named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2019 by the U.S. Department of Education. Schools are nominated and are eligible to receive…

Poet Mary Biddinger Presents “Finding Time for Creativity” at FSW ( District)

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Poet Dr. Mary Biddinger will present “Finding Time for Creativity” at 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, in Building J, Room 103 at the Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Thomas Edison Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. Dr. Biddinger will share insights…

Keith Callaghan Named Executive Director of FSW Foundation ( District)

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) recently named Keith Callaghan as the executive director of the FSW Foundation. “I am honored to carry on the work of Susie DeSantis, Dr. Lou Traina and many others to help fund educational opportunities at FSW,” Callaghan…

FSW Charlotte Campus Observatory 2019-2020 Viewing Schedule ( District)

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 – FORT MYERS, FLA – The James & Barbara Moore Observatory at the Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Charlotte Campus opens for the 2019-2020 viewing season on Friday, Sept. 27. Observation sessions are held on the first Friday of each month and begin 30-45 minutes after dark,…

FSW Professor Selected as Top Professor of the Year in Health Information Technology ( District)

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Health Information Technology Professor Elizabeth Whitmer has been named as Top Professor of the Year in Health Information Technology by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP).   Whitmer was selected for the award for her contributions…

FSW Suncoast Credit Union Arena Unveils Crowther Court ( District)

AUGUST 27, 2019 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) and the Suncoast Credit Union Arena unveiled its newest sponsor on Aug. 19. Crowther Roofing & Sheet Metal entered into a multi-year sponsorship agreement with FSW for naming rights of the Suncoast Credit Union Arena floor to…