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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.

 

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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

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