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Anna Withrow Presents “Pursuing Your Passion: The Journey to Entrepreneurship” for FSW Critical Thinking Lectures Series

Anna Withrow Presents “Pursuing Your Passion: The Journey to Entrepreneurship” for FSW Critical Thinking Lectures Series Jan 16, 2018 JANUARY 16, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – The Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Critical Thinking Lecture Series presents, “Pursuing Your Passion: The Journey to Entrepreneurship,” with Anna Withrow, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 29, at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus, Building U-102, Fort Myers. Additionally, the presentation can be viewed digitally at the FSW Charlotte Campus, Building O, Room 117; the FSW Collier Campus, Building M, Room 201; and the FSW Hendry/Glades Curtis Center, Building A, Room 114. Withrow is a registered yoga teacher and the director and owner of Yoga Bird, the largest yoga studio in Fort Myers. She teaches an uplifting style of traditional hatha yoga, having trained at the Himalayan Institute. In her classes, she integrates elements of yoga philosophy and practical wisdom, guiding students in a practice that leads to remembering that we are more than our physical bodies and that we are perfect as we are. "If you are present and breathing, I can't help but think you're totally amazing, no matter what shape your body is making," she says. "I am honored by each student who practices with me and recognize you as my greatest teachers." In addition to teaching, she is a perpetual student and spends as much time as her schedule allows learning from her teachers. At Yoga Bird, she oversees a schedule of over fifty classes per week, weekly workshops that explore the deeper aspects of yoga, and a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program. The FSW Critical Thinking Lecture Series features community leaders who discuss how they use critical thinking skills in their profession or focus on critical topics from their area of career or academic interest. The series is free and open to the public. Presentations take place weekly, and the spring series runs January through April. A full schedule can be viewed at www.fsw.edu/ctls. 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: January 16, 2018 Back to News Archives

A Bite of Extra Goodness: The FSW Buc Burger

A Bite of Extra Goodness: The FSW Buc Burger Jan 16, 2018 For all you burger connoisseurs in southwest Florida, there’s a new and especially tasty option: the FSW Buc Burger. It’s available exclusively at the Hilton Garden Inn, just steps from the FSW campus in Fort Myers. It’s a mouth-watering half-pound burger cooked to perfection and topped with bacon, boursin cheese, bbq sauce and fried onion crispers served on a ciabatta bun. The FSW Buc Burger comes with golden Walk the Plank fries. This hunger-satisfying feast is the creation of Hilton Garden Inn. “Our goal was to create something that would not only display our Chef’s innovative culinary skills but tie in a way that our guests were able to experience the pride that the hotel has for the community here in Fort Myers,” said Trey Rich, General Manager, Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers. Our team saw an opportunity to do this with our neighboring college and partner, FSW. After some creative and collaborative brainstorming, the FSW Buc Burger was born.” “This is a burger made in heaven,” said Dr. Jeff Allbritten, President, Florida SouthWestern State College. “I appreciate how all the flavors complement each other. Of course, nothing goes better with this burger than the Walk the Plank fries.” The Buc Burger with Walk the Plank fries is featured on the Hilton Garden Inn’s menu for only $13.99. The Hilton Garden Inn’s restaurant is open to the public daily for breakfast from 6-10 a.m. and from 7-11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Dinner is open daily from 5-10 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers is located at 12600 University Drive in Fort Myers. Last Updated: January 16, 2018 Back to News Archives

Critical Thinking Lecture Series

Florida SouthWestern State College's Critical Thinking Lecture Series features community leaders and academic scholars who discuss critical thinking in their respective field of expertise or a critical topic from their area of career or academic interest.WGCU, National Public Radio FeaturesDr. Joseph van Gaalen - Science in the NewsAdrian Kerr - Critical Thinking in Ancient EgyptRon Feemster - Living in a World of Fake NewsDr. Mary Ellen Schultz - Identifying and Acknowledging Subconscious BiasesFSW Study Abroad Students - Gaining a New Perspective: Italy Through Our EyesLecture Series ScheduleClick here to view the current schedule.Meet the SpeakersKay Chernush presents At the Intersection of Art & Human Rights: A Photographer's Fight Against Modern Day SlaveryWednesday, January 16 at 2:00 p.m. In the Rush Auditorium (Building J Room 103)Kay Chernush is a leading US photographer with more than 25 years of experience in commercial and fine art image-making. Based in the Washington, DC area, her assignments and interests have taken her all over the world in search of the "transforming moment" — using her cameras to "see" the extraordinary in the ordinary, to make visible the poetry and drama in the mundane and banal. Her fine art work is included in the permanent collections of the World Bank, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime and the National Institutes of Health, private collections both in this country and abroad, and has been exhibited in solo and juried group exhibitions."The True Cost" Film Screening and Panel DiscussionThursday, January 24 Film Screening at 5:00 p.m. — in J-103 Panel Discussion at 6:30 p.m. — in J-103"The True Cost" is a story about clothing. It's about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the impact the industry is having on our world. The price of clothing has been decreasing for decades, while the human and environmental costs have grown dramatically. The True Cost is a groundbreaking documentary film that pulls back the curtain on the untold story and asks us to consider, who really pays the price for our clothing? Filmed in countries all over the world, from the brightest runways to the darkest slums, and featuring interviews with the world's leading influencers including Stella McCartney, Livia Firth and Vandana Shiva, The True Cost is an unprecedented project that invites us on an eye opening journey around the world and into the lives of the many people and places behind our clothes.Human Trafficking Prevention Round Table DiscussionThursday, January 31 at 2:00 p.m. In the Rush Auditorium (Building J Room 103)The Human Trafficking Prevention Round Table Discussion will include local States attorney, law enforcement, human trafficking victims' advocates and service providers discussing prevention efforts. This event is organized thanks to the Human Trafficking Awareness Partnerships Inc.Think Like a First Responder: A Panel DiscussionMonday, February 4 at 6:00 p.m. Thomas Edison: U-102, Collier: A-103, Charlotte: O-117, Hendry/Glades: A-106Learn about the critical thinking process of our first responders through a panel discussion entitled Think Like a First Responder. Local first responders from representing the profession of firefighter, EMS, and law enforcement will share stories from their career and critical thinking process.Dr. Catherine Sanderson presents The Science of HappinessWednesday, February 13 at 11:00 a.m. Thomas Edison: U-102, Collier: G-109, Charlotte: J-118, Hendry/Glades: A-106Dr. Sanderson received a bachelor's degree in Psychology, with a specialization in Health and Development, from Stanford University, and received both masters and doctoral degrees in Psychology from Princeton University. Her research has received grant funding from the National Science Foundation and the National Institute of Health. Professor Sanderson has published over 25 journal articles and book chapters in addition to four college textbooks, middle school and high school health textbooks, and a trade book on parenting. Her latest trade book, The Positive Shift, will be released in January of 2019. In 2012, she was named one of the country's top 300 professors by the Princeton Review. Professor Sanderson's talks have been featured in numerous mainstream media outlets, including The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The Atlantic, and CBS Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley.Chrissy Mettauer presents It's Ok: You Didn't Know You Were a Polluter, Too!Wednesday, February 20 at 6:00 p.m. Thomas Edison: U-102, Collier: A-103, Charlotte: O-117, Hendry/Glades: A-114Chrissy Mettauer, a Southwest Florida native and graduate of Florida SouthWestern State College, has led Mettauer Environmental in Alva with her husband, Chris, since 2012. She also is one of two certified Ziglar Legacy Speakers in Florida. At Mettauer, Chrissy leads an environmental team of 22 and is a licensed general contractor, pesticide applicator, and stormwater inspector. An avid boater and kayaker, one of Chrissy's passions is clean water. Her latest venture at Mettauer Environmental is teaming up with Ecological Labs Inc to be the only Preferred Applicator in Southwest Florida of various non-hazardous, all-natural solutions (MICROBE-LIFT® and Quantum Growth) that clean water, promote healthy aquatic life, and that act as an alternative to toxic fertilizers.Heather Olson presents Thinking Critically About HappinessTuesday, February 26 at 2:00 p.m. Thomas Edison: U-102, Collier: G-109, Hendry/Glades: A-114Professor Heather Olson earned her Bachelor's degree in English at Florida Gulf Coast University in 2003. After completing her Bachelors of Arts, she taught high school English for nine years and completed her Master's Degree in English also at Florida Gulf Coast. Professor Olson current serves as a full-time faculty member here at FSW teaching the Cornerstone Experience course as well as English Composition. While teaching high school and attending graduate school at night, Professor Olson found a new appreciation for the role of health, wellness, and goal setting in leading a productive and successful life. To that end she became heavily involved in the local fitness community, completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification in 2011, and spends her time outside of the academic classroom studying and teaching yoga and meditation in the U.S. and Costa Rica.Lubna Alam will present Combating IslamophobiaWednesday, March 13, at 6:00 p.m. Thomas Edison: Rush Auditorium (Building J Room 103)Harrison Ambs will present Did an AI Write This Ad?Tuesday, March 19 at 12:30 p.m. Thomas Edison: U-102, Collier: G-109, Charlotte: J-118, Hendry/Glades: A-106Harrison Ambs is the Chief Strategy Officer at Vectra Digital — a full service, high-tech marketing firm in Fort Myers. He is implementing a custom artificial intelligence-based platform that gives clients an edge in marketing like no other in Florida. A 2018 Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40 awardee, Harrison leads the award-winning team at Vectra and ensures all clients are provided with sincere service and successful results. He has produced critically acclaimed work with clients such as Golf Channel, CBS and NBC, Al Jazeera, Powerball and Capital One.Dr. Eileen DeLuca will present Where Are All the Women?: "Erasure" in the Production of Heritage NarrativesThursday, April 4 at 11:00 a.m. Thomas Edison: U-102, Collier: M-201, Charlotte: J-118Dr. Eileen DeLuca is the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Florida SouthWestern State College. DeLuca attended Edison State College as a student, graduated with her bachelor degree in English education from the University of South Florida, earned a master degree in education from College of New Rochelle, and completed her Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Florida. She is currently enrolled in the M.A. Applied Anthropology program at the University of South Florida. She has more than twenty years of experience working in secondary and post-secondary education. Her research interests center on the relationship between discourse and power across cultures. She has recently engaged in oral history research with Revolutionary and Contra War survivors and ex-combatants in Nicaragua.FSW Research Lecture SeriesWednesday, April 10 Lectures at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Poster Presentations at 12:30 p.m. Thomas Edison: Rush Auditorium (Building J Room 103)

FSW Hendry/Glades Curtis Center Holds Community Voter Registration Event

FSW Hendry/Glades Curtis Center Holds Community Voter Registration Event Sep 4, 2018 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 – LaBelle, FLA – The Florida SouthWestern State College Hendry/Glades Curtis Center will hold a Community Voter Registration event at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 10, 1092 E. Cowboy Way, LaBelle, in Building A, Room 119. A representative from the elections office will be available to assist with voter registration, and FSW Governmental Relations Director Matt Holliday will provide an overview of the issues voters will see on the ballot during the next election. For more information, contact Pam Macander, senior staff assistant, at 863-674-6000. #### 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 4, 2018 Back to News Archives

Dr. Jeff Allbritten Presents “Critical Thinking in Higher Education” During FSW’s Critical Thinking Lecture Series

Dr. Jeff Allbritten Presents “Critical Thinking in Higher Education” During FSW’s Critical Thinking Lecture Series Sep 4, 2018 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Dr. Jeff Allbritten will present “Critical Thinking in Higher Education” during Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Critical Thinking Lecture Series at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 24, at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus, Building U-102, Fort Myers. Additionally, the presentation can be viewed digitally at the FSW Charlotte Campus, Building O, Room 116; the FSW Collier Campus, Building G, Room 109; and the FSW Hendry/Glades Curtis Center, Building A, Room 114. Dr. Allbritten's higher education career spans 29 years and three different state university and college systems, including Middle Tennessee State University, Florida State College at Jacksonville, and Broward College in Fort Lauderdale. Prior to becoming FSW's fourth president in 2012, he was president of Macon State College in Georgia. Since taking the helm as president of FSW, he has worked with his college administrators to bring back athletics in 2016, starting with baseball and softball at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers. A $5 million gift from Suncoast Credit Union helped launch the construction of Suncoast Credit Union Arena. The arena hosts the Culligan City Classic boy's high school basketball tournament and is a community place for various events, tournaments, graduation ceremonies and more. He has also expanded international studies with partnerships with colleges and universities around the world, in addition to enhanced research opportunities for faculty and students. Dr. Allbritten has a special passion for FSW, serving for eight years as president of the Collier Campus from 2003-2011. He expanded enrollment and courses, plus the construction of four new buildings. Dr. Allbritten holds a doctorate in chemistry from Middle Tennessee State University, a master's degree in mathematics and a bachelor's degree in chemistry, both from Murray State University. The FSW Critical Thinking Lecture Series features college and community leaders who discuss how they use critical thinking skills in their profession or focus on critical topics from their area of career or academic interest. The series is free and open to the public. Presentations take place weekly, and the fall series runs September through November. 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: September 4, 2018 Back to News Archives

Judge Mary Evans Presents “Applied Critical Thinking: A View from the Bench” During FSW’s Critical Thinking Lecture Ser

Judge Mary Evans Presents “Applied Critical Thinking: A View from the Bench” During FSW’s Critical Thinking Lecture Series Aug 27, 2018 AUGUST 27, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Judge Mary Evans will present “Applied Critical Thinking: A View from the Bench” during Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Critical Thinking Lecture Series at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus, Building U-102, Fort Myers. Additionally, the presentation can be viewed digitally at the FSW Charlotte Campus, Building O, Room 117; the FSW Collier Campus, Building A, Room 103; and the FSW Hendry/Glades Curtis Center, Building A, Room 114. Judge Evans was elected to the Circuit Court bench by the voters of the 20th Judicial Circuit in 2014. She attended Edison State College, graduating with her associate degree, Summa Cum Laude; Florida Gulf Coast University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree, Summa Cum Laude; and Stetson University College of Law in Saint Petersburg, graduating with a Juris Doctor degree. She was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2003, was a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator, and was admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. Judge Evans was a practicing attorney with two different prominent southwest Florida family law firms before starting her own private family law practice in 2011 and continuing until her election to the bench. She is the 2013 past president of the Lee County Bar Association, member of the Lee County Bar Association Executive Committee for 5 years, past chairperson of the 20th Judicial Circuit Court Mock Trial program and is past chairperson of the LCBA Family Law Section. She has served the Florida bar as a state member of the Family Law Section Continuing Education Committee and as a member of the Florida Bar Speakers Bureau on the subject of Merit Retention. Judge Evans' service to the community includes serving as a Pro-Bono Attorney with the Florida Attorney ad Litem program, a mentor for the PACE Center for Girls, Volunteer with the Quality of Life Center Free Legal Clinic and serving on the Lee County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. Judge Evans has been involved with numerous other charitable organizations during the past 30 years. The FSW Critical Thinking Lecture Series features college and community leaders who discuss how they use critical thinking skills in their profession or focus on critical topics from their area of career or academic interest. The series is free and open to the public. Presentations take place weekly, and the fall series runs September through November. 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 27, 2018 Back to News Archives

Sociologist Dr. Nancy Howell to Lecture on the Dobe !Kung Bushmen at FSW

Sociologist Dr. Nancy Howell to Lecture on the Dobe !Kung Bushmen at FSW Aug 28, 2018 AUGUST 28, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Sociologist, demographer and author Dr. Nancy Howell will present a lecture on the Dobe !Kung bushmen of the Kalahari Dessert at 4:30 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 6, in the Rush Auditorium, Building J, Room 103, at the Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Thomas Edison Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. The lecture is free and open to the public. Her book, “Life Histories of the Dobe !Kung,” re-examines an important anthropological data set for the Dobe !Kung, the well-known “Bushmen” of the Kalahari Desert. Using life history analysis, Dr. Howell reinterprets this rich material to address the question of how these hunter-gatherers maintain their notably good health from childhood through old age in the Kalahari’s harsh environment. She divides the population into life history stages that correlate with estimated chronological ages and demonstrates how and why they survive, even thrive, on a modest allotment of calories. She describes how surplus food is produced and distributed, and she considers both the motives for the generous sharing she has observed among the Dobe !Kung and some evolutionary implications of that behavior. Dr. Howell received her doctorate from the Harvard University Department of Social Relations in 1968. She taught in the department of Sociology at the University of Toronto for thirty years, after brief stints at Wellesley College and Princeton University. She is a fellow of the anthropology section of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, based on her demographic studies of the !Kung bushmen of the Kalahari Desert. She is retired from teaching, but continues research and writing. “My students have always enjoyed studying Dr. Howell’s research in class,” said Janelle Christensen, FSW adjunct professor, anthropology. “Hearing first-hand about Dr. Howell’s research and fieldwork experiences brings an even greater understanding of her work. She is a foremost expert in her area of study, and we are thrilled to welcome her to FSW.” For more information, contact Christensen at (239) 432-6771. #### 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 28, 2018 Back to News Archives

FSW Faculty to Showcase Scholarly Research

FSW Faculty to Showcase Scholarly Research Aug 1, 2018 AUGUST 1, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) faculty members will showcase their 2017-2018 Academic Research Council (ARC) grant projects during an ARC event from 9 a.m. - noon on Thursday, Aug. 16, in Building AA-168, at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. The presentations can also be viewed digitally at the FSW Charlotte Campus, Building E, Room 105; the FSW Collier Campus, Building G, Room 109; and the FSW Hendry/Glades Curtis Center, Building A, Room 114. “The ARC grant was established in 2015 to support the innovative and creative scholarly projects and contributions of FSW’s faculty that positively impact the learning experiences of FSW’s students and community,” said Dr. Joseph van Gaalen, director, Assessment and Effectiveness. “FSW’s faculty are experts in their subject areas. Their commitment to research and to seek new knowledge in their areas of expertise provides motivation and a leading example for FSW students to continue seeking new knowledge for themselves.” ARC project presentations begin at 9:30 a.m. 9:30 – 9:55 a.m. Sources of Color to San Carlos Bay: Changes in Dissolved Organic Matter and Chlorophyll a Content in a Shallow Estuary Professor of Biological Science Dr. Michael Sauer and Professor of Biology Dr. Melanie Ulrich 10:00 – 10:25 a.m. Effectiveness of Online Virtual Nursing Leadership Experiences – Comparative Analysis Professor of Nursing Margaret Kruger and Professor of Nursing Martha Jenner 10:30 – 10:55 a.m. Toxicity Evaluation of Food Additives Professor of Biochemistry Dr. Gabriel Gaidos 11:15 – 11:40 a.m. The Digital Cavendish Project: A Collaborative Scholarly Repository for the Study of Early Modern Women Writers Professor of English Dr. Shawn Moore 11:45 – 12:10 p.m. Recovery of Useful Nitrogen and Phosphorus from Waste Water Professor of Microbiology Dr. Michael Witty For more information, contact Dr. van Gaalen at (239) 433-6965 or joseph.vangaalen@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 17, 2018 Back to News Archives

FSW’s Critical Thinking Series Presents “Critical Thinking in the Digital Age”

FSW’s Critical Thinking Series Presents “Critical Thinking in the Digital Age” Aug 16, 2018 AUGUST 16, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Wil Schmidt, global director of New Client Engagement for Gartner, Inc., presents “Critical Thinking in the Digital Age” during Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Critical Thinking Lecture Series at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus, Building AA-177, Fort Myers. Additionally, the presentation can be viewed digitally at the FSW Charlotte Campus, Building E, Room 105; the FSW Collier Campus, Building G, Room 109; and the FSW Hendry/Glades Curtis Center, Building A, Room 106. Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) is the world's leading information technology research and advisory company. Gartner delivers the technology-related insight necessary for clients to make the right decisions, every day. Schmidt’s Strategic Accounts Team supports IT professionals employed at organizations with annual revenues of over $10 billion within the banking, finance, insurance, healthcare, and life sciences verticals. Prior to his role at Gartner, Schmidt held sales and management roles within the finance, retail and advertising industries, including founding and selling a mortgage brokerage in Nevada. His prior experience as both an entrepreneur and as an employee of a global firm offers a distinct perspective on critical thinking competencies required for a successful business career. Schmidt has also had two articles published by Gartner, the latest titled "Fostering an Innovative Culture That Meets Business Requirements." In addition to his Gartner leadership role, Schmidt is a disciple of the Dale Carnegie teachings; an avid residential real estate investor; a basketball coach within a co-ed youth league; and a boater. The FSW Critical Thinking Lecture Series features college and community leaders who discuss how they use critical thinking skills in their profession or focus on critical topics from their area of career or academic interest. The series is free and open to the public. Presentations take place weekly, and the fall series runs September through November. 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 16, 2018 Back to News Archives

FSW’s Critical Thinking Series Kicks Off with “Voices in America: Diversity, Inclusion, and Democracy”

FSW’s Critical Thinking Series Kicks Off with “Voices in America: Diversity, Inclusion, and Democracy” Aug 8, 2018 AUGUST 8, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) kicks off its fall Critical Thinking Lecture Series with “Voices in America: Diversity, Inclusion, and Democracy,” presented by FSW Dean of the School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Dr. Deborah Teed, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 6, at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus, Building AA-177, Fort Myers. Additionally, the presentation can be viewed digitally at the FSW Charlotte Campus, Building O, Room 117; the FSW Collier Campus, Building G, Room 109; and the FSW Hendry/Glades Curtis Center, Building A, Room 114. Dr. Teed has spent nearly 20 years in higher education, earning her doctorate in comparative sociology from Florida International University. Prior to joining FSW, Dr. Teed served as associate dean of Academic Affairs and Retention at Pasco-Hernando State College, Dade City, Fla., and dean of Social Sciences and Business at South Puget Sound Community College, Olympia, Wash. The FSW Critical Thinking Lecture Series features college and community leaders who discuss how they use critical thinking skills in their profession or focus on critical topics from their area of career or academic interest. The series is free and open to the public. Presentations take place weekly, and the fall series runs September through November. 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 8, 2018 Back to News Archives

James & Barbara Moore Observatory at FSW Opens for 2018-2019 Season

James & Barbara Moore Observatory at FSW Opens for 2018-2019 Season Aug 9, 2018 AUGUST 9, 2018 – 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 2018-2019 season on Friday, Sept. 7. Observation sessions are held on the first 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 2018-2019: Sept. 7, 2018 Oct. 5, 2018 Nov. 2, 2018 Dec. 7, 2018 Jan. 4, 2019 Feb. 1, 2019 March 1, 2019 April 5, 2019 May 3, 2019 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 9, 2018 Back to News Archives

FSW Names Psihountas Business Dean

FSW Names Psihountas Business Dean Jul 30, 2018 Florida SouthWestern State College has named Dr. Debbie Psihountas as Dean of the School of Business and Technology for the college. She will oversee the plans and execution of educational activities and programs for the School of Business and Technology. Dr. Psihountas was most recently a professor of finance at Webster University in the Walker School of Business and Technology, and held several leadership positions over the years at Webster including MBA director, Business department chair, Interim chair of Business and Management programs at Webster’s Geneva, Switzerland campus. She’s also previously worked as adjunct faculty at several universities while also working full-time in the private sector. In 2012, she was named as an American Council on Education Fellow, and worked with the president of Ball State University for the 2012-13 academic year. She has also previously held a number of sales, consulting, and corporate leadership positions with organizations including NCR Corporation, Merrill Lynch, and Procter and Gamble. Psihountas has been recognized as a St. Louis Business Journal Most Inclusive Leader, a YMCA Women’s Leader of the Year, a 2008 Woman of Achievement by the Hellenic Spirit Foundation at the University of Missouri St. Louis, and has been a grant recipient and commencement speaker in addition to holding a number of committee chair and other leadership roles. She earned her bachelor of science degree in International Business, with honors, from Bowling Green State University, her MBA with a concentration in quantitative analysis from the University of Cincinnati, and her Ph.D. with a major in finance and a minor in real estate from the University of Cincinnati. Last Updated: July 30, 2018 Back to News Archives

Florida SouthWestern Launches Virtual Campus Tour

Florida SouthWestern Launches Virtual Campus Tour Aug 1, 2018 The Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Virtual Campus Tour was officially launched today for prospective students. The simulated experience includes 360-degree media layered with interactive elements, putting visitors in control of their own journey around the college’s four locations in Fort Myers, Naples, Punta Gorda and LaBelle. Users can access the tour on desktop, mobile or with virtual reality headsets at www.FSW.edu/virtualtour. “Students want to see our campuses before they start classes, but are often unable to visit in-person. By providing a virtual tour option, students in our local area and around the globe can see firsthand what FSW offers,” said Amber McCown, FSW Director of Admissions. “The virtual tour is an exciting new opportunity to showcase the college using some of the latest technology available.” While the majority of FSW students come from the five counties encompassing southwest Florida, the college is experiencing increased interest from students statewide and nationally. More applicants from states such as New York, Michigan, and Ohio — along with international students — are considering FSW to continue their education. Traditional, in-person tours are still available throughout the year and by appointment at www.FSW.edu/tours. FSW is still accepting applications for admission to the Fall 2018 semester. For more information about FSW and how to apply, visit www.FSW.edu/admissions. 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 20, 2018 Back to News Archives

FSW Hosts Annual “Family Math Night”

FSW Hosts Annual “Family Math Night” Oct 25, 2016 October 25, 2016 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Learn how fun math can be at “Family Math Night” on Nov. 15 from 5:45-7:30 p.m. at Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Thomas Edison Campus. This free, family-oriented event for students in kindergarten to grade 8 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 successfully requires a joint effort between home and school. Research shows students that work cooperatively with their parents have higher academic achievement,” explained Dr. Mary Robertson, Professor of Mathematics Education at FSW. Dr. Robertson, an expert in the field, has been a mathematics teacher for the past 32 years, having taught at the middle school, high school and college level. While the event is open to anyone interested in exploring mathematics, students are encouraged to register by sending an e-mail to familymathnight@fsw.edu. For questions about Family Math Night at Florida SouthWestern State College, please contact Dr. Mary Robertson at mary.robertson@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: October 25, 2016 Back to News Archives

Flint Water Crisis Hero Dr. Marc Edwards to Speak at FSW, FSW Theatre Program Presents Paragon Springs

Flint Water Crisis Hero Dr. Marc Edwards to Speak at FSW, FSW Theatre Program Presents Paragon Springs Oct 24, 2016 OCTOBER 24, 2016 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Dr. Marc Edwards, hero of the Flint, Mich. water crisis, will speak about his experiences exposing contaminated tap water at 3 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 2, in the Rush Auditorium, Building J, Room 103, Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Thomas Edison Campus in Fort Myers. The event is free and open to the public. Dr. Edwards is the Charles Lunsford Professor of Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech, where he teaches courses in environmental engineering, applied aquatic chemistry and engineering ethics. His research group aspires to pursue science as a public good, through laboratory work on practically important but underfunded topics such as corrosion in buildings and opportunistic premise-plumbing pathogens—that work laid the groundwork for investigative science uncovering the 2001-2004 D.C. Lead Crisis and the 2014-2016 Flint Water Disaster. Time magazine dubbed Edwards “The Plumbing Professor” in 2004, and listed him amongst the four most important “Innovators” in water from around the world. The White House awarded him a Presidential Faculty Fellowship in 1996. His paper on lead poisoning of children in Washington D.C., due to elevated lead in drinking water, was judged the outstanding science paper in Environmental Science and Technology in 2010. In 2013, Edwards’ was the ninth recipient (in a quarter century) of the IEEE Barus Award for “courageously defending the public interest at great personal risk,” and in 2016, he was named amongst the most influential people in the world by Fortune and Time magazine. The presentation coincides with FSW Theater program’s fall production, Paragon Springs. Dr. Edwards' own experiences echo those of the hero in the play written by Steven Dietz and based on Henrik Ibsen's 1882 classic An Enemy of the People. Paragon Springs is a town with a secret. The "healing waters" of the town's warm springs are a point of civic pride and the tourists who come to bath in the springs are the main source of the town's prosperity. Dr. Thomas Stockman, the chief medical officer of the springs, has discovered a problem. The water is dangerously contaminated. Stockman's discovery plunges the town into confusion as the mayor undertakes to manage the crisis by discrediting the doctor. In this vibrant, often funny, and highly theatrical re-imagining of Ibsen's An Enemy of the People, Steven Dietz puts the lure of capitalism, greed, and self-interest squarely on trial. This is an entertaining and illuminating drama with powerful contemporary resonance. From Flint Michigan to the waters of Southwest Florida, this is a timely play about the human cost of political gamesmanship. Performances will be held at 8 p.m., Nov. 3-5 and Nov. 10-12, in the FSW Black Box Theatre, FSW Thomas Edison Campus, Fort Myers. Additional matinee performances will also be held at 2 p.m., on Saturdays, Nov. 5 and Nov. 12. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 general admission, and can be purchased at http://www.brownpapertickets.com. For more information, contact Stuart Brown, theatre professor, at 239-433-8007 or stuart.brown@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: October 24, 2016 Back to News Archives

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