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FSW Collegiate High School-Lee Graduates Earn Over $7M in Scholarships

FSW Collegiate High School-Lee Graduates Earn Over $7M in Scholarships Jun 7, 2018 The Class of 2018 at Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High School – Lee, collectively earned over $7.1M in scholarships. Additionally, over 70 percent of the graduates had already earned their Associate in Arts degree from Florida SouthWestern State College during commencement on May 4. “We emphasize STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) in an independent learning process for our students,” said Dr. Brian Botts, Principal, Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High School – Lee. “Those skills are especially beneficial for their junior and senior years, when they are full-time college students at FSW.” Of the 86 graduates, 62 earned their Associate in Arts degree from FSW on May 4 before receiving their high school diploma during their commencement at Suncoast Credit Union Arena at FSW on May 5. Some of the universities and colleges these graduates will be attending include University of Florida, Florida State University, University of Central Florida, University of South Florida, Stetson University, Florida Southern College, Embry-Riddle University, Florida Polytechnic University, FGCU and FSW. FSWC-Lee provides a dynamic STEM focused learning environment that is dedicated to creating and sustaining the independent learning process with a focus on helping students construct knowledge through projects, hands on activities, and academic debate/discussion. An integral part of the school’s mission is to connect qualified and motivated students to maximizing their college dual enrollment options. For more information about Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High School Lee County, visit http://www.fsw.edu/wp/lchs/. Students enjoy small class sizes and individualized attention as FSWC since the school has a maximum of 436 students in grades 9 through 12. Last Updated: June 7, 2018 Back to News Archives

FSW Concert Series Launches April 10

FSW Concert Series Launches April 10 Mar 20, 2018 Spring is in the air – and so is music! The Florida SouthWestern State College Orchestra and Choir will be performing a special memorial concert to honor the legacy and memory of the college’s second president, Dr. David Robinson. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW. While the concert is free and open to the public, attendees are welcome to make contributions to the Robinson Scholarship Fund, which supports FSW music students. Entitled the “Dr. David Robinson Memorial Concert,” this performance honors the college’s late second president, who led the college from 1965 to his retirement in 1991. He passed away in 2016. Joe Kramp, senior development director, FSW Foundation, said “Dr. Robinson was a huge fan of the arts. It’s a great way to continue his legacy for generations to come.” For more information about the Robinson Scholarship Fund, please call 239-432-6778. Last Updated: March 20, 2018 Back to News Archives

FSW Charter School Governing Board Meeting June 28

FSW Charter School Governing Board Meeting June 28 Jun 6, 2018 Following the regular FSW Board of Trustees meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 28 at the Hendry/Glades Curtis Center, there will be a FSW Charter School Governing Board Meeting. Last Updated: June 6, 2018 Back to News Archives

Respiratory Care and Cardiovascular Technology Programs Hold Information Sessions

Respiratory Care and Cardiovascular Technology Programs Hold Information Sessions Feb 27, 2018 FEBRUARY 27, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Respiratory Care and Cardiovascular Technology programs will hold a series of joint informational sessions this spring. Sessions are noon-2 p.m., in Building A, Room 214, at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. The public is welcomed to attend any of the information sessions below: Monday, March 19 Monday, April 2 Monday, April 16 Wednesday, May 9 Wednesday, May 23 FSW’s Respiratory Care program is accredited by The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). The program is designed to offer students the opportunity to obtain an Associate in Science Degree in Respiratory Care. Upon completion of the program, students will be registry-eligible Respiratory Therapists and will take the National Board for Respiratory Care Examinations. Respiratory Therapists are employed in acute care hospital settings, skilled nursing centers, rehabilitation, neo-natal intensive care, and home care environments. Respiratory Care program applications can be found at www.fsw.edu/academics/programs/asrespiratorycare and are due May 31. FSW’s Cardiovascular Technology program is accredited in invasive cardiology by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) based on the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology. The Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist is employed in cardiovascular catheterization laboratories. Working with a cardiologist, Cardiovascular Technologists perform sophisticated tests in order to diagnose and quantify cardiac disorders including coronary artery disease, cardiac valve disease, or disorders of the heart’s electrical conduction system. Cardiovascular Technology program applications can be found at www.fsw.edu/academics/programs/ascardiotech and are due May 31. #### 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: February 27, 2018 Back to News Archives

FSW Observes Dr. Talbot Spivak Holocaust Memorial Week

FSW Observes Dr. Talbot Spivak Holocaust Memorial Week Mar 14, 2018 MARCH 14, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) will observe Dr. Talbot Spivak Holocaust Memorial Week, March 26-30, with a series of events that focus on the theme “Legacy of Survivors” at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. Events are free and open to the public. The mission of the Dr. Talbot Spivak Holocaust Memorial Week at FSW is to educate students and the community about the Holocaust, to honor its victims and survivors, to cultivate tolerance, and to promote awareness of modern-day genocide in support of the world's promise of "Never Again." Throughout the week, local Holocaust survivors will speak about their experiences. All survivor talks will be held in Building U, Room 102. Tuesday, March 27 Irene Skolnick - 9:30 a.m. Steen Metz - 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 Rob Nossen - 9:30 a.m. Renee Beddouk - 11 a.m. Marcel Fachler - 2 p.m. Cesare Frustaci - 6 p.m. Survivors will also tell their stories in a more intimate setting during a Survivor Round Table discussion at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, in Building U, Room 102. In addition to the survivor talks, a series of guest lectures and presentations will also be held. On Monday, March 26, in Building U, Room 102, FSW Cornerstone Experience Professor Robbie Manauis will present “Learning from a Culture of Violence, Context for Genocide” at 11 a.m. FSW Political Science Professor Dr. Bruno Baltodano will present “Narratives at War: The Impacts of Denial to the Historical Legacy of the Holocaust and the Guatemalan Genocide” at 12:30 p.m. FSW History Professor Sara Gottwalles will present "Henchmen of Hate" at 2 p.m. On Tuesday, March 27, in Building U, Room 102, FSW Psychology Professor Frank Kohn will recount his family’s experiences during the Holocaust and the Nazi’s psychological techniques at 11 a.m. FSW History Professor Dr. Mark Herman will present “Children of the Holocaust” at 12:30 p.m. FSW Hospitality Law Professor Dr. Sandi Towers will present "Krakow, Poland, and Auschwitz-Birkenau: Yesterday and Today" at 2 p.m. A musical performance, “Music of the Holocaust,” will be presented by FSW Violin/Viola Professor Rachel Cox, at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, in Building J, Room 117/118, with a reception beginning at 2 p.m. “Dream Peace,” the art of renowned Sanibel-based artist Myra Roberts, will be exhibited at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, in Building U, Room 102. The exhibition will feature portraits of Bielski partisans and other survivors of the Holocaust. On Friday, March 30, a video recording of Penn State University alumna Aviva Doery’s presentation, “The Lives of Lesbian Women in Nazi Concentration Camps,” will be shown at 9:30 a.m. in Building J, Room 103. The full event schedule is available at www.fsw.edu/holocaust. FSW’s Dr. Talbot Spivak Holocaust Memorial Week is organized in partnership with the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida, the Kenneth and Mary Ruth Stegman Endowed Chair, and Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties. For more information, call Cindy Campbell, FSW faculty librarian, at (239) 489-9367 or Rona Axelrod, FSW mathematics professor, at (239) 489-9437. #### 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: March 14, 2018 Back to News Archives

FSW Presents Fourth Biennial “Education for a New Humanity” Colloquium - Borders/Bordered/Borderless

FSW Presents Fourth Biennial “Education for a New Humanity” Colloquium - Borders/Bordered/Borderless Feb 16, 2018 FEBRUARY 16, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA –Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) will host the fourth biennial “Education for a New Humanity” colloquium on the theme Borders/Bordered/Borderless, March 14-22, at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. Organized by the Department of Humanities and Fine Arts, the colloquium offers a variety of platforms designed to spark dialogue across disciplines about key issues facing humankind in the 21st century. The broad notion of Borders/Bordered/Borderless was chosen as the theme in hopes that its suggestion of inclusion/exclusion, the contained and the contiguous, the native, the neighboring, and the nomadic, would offer creative freedom for presenters and generate meaningful insights. The goal of the colloquium is to encourage and empower students and community members not to shrink from difficult socio-political situations but to engage and counter them with critical thought, civil discourse, a rigorous pursuit of the truth, and creative resistance. Writer, art historian and photographer Teju Cole, will deliver the keynote address, “Known Things and Blind Spots: An Evening with Teju Cole,” at 7 p.m., on Thursday, March 15, in the Rush Auditorium, Building J, Room 103. Cole is the Distinguished Writer in Residence at Bard College and photography critic of the New York Times Magazine. His essay collection, “Known and Strange Things,” was shortlisted for both the PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay and the inaugural PEN/Jean Stein Award for “a book that has broken new ground by reshaping the boundaries of its form and signaling strong potential for lasting influence.” “Known and Strange Things” was named a book of the year by the Guardian, the Financial Times, Time Magazine, and many others. His most recent book, “Blind Spot” (June 2017), a genre-crossing work of photography and texts, was shortlisted for the Aperture/Paris Photo Photobook Award and named one of the best books of the year by Time Magazine. Cole has lectured widely, from the Harvard Graduate School of Design to Twitter Headquarters. He gave the 2014 Kenan Distinguished Lecture in Ethics at Duke University, the 2015 Susan D. Gubar Lecture at Indiana University, and the 2016 Spui25 Lecture at the University of Amsterdam. He was awarded the 2015 Windham Campbell Prize for Fiction and a 2015 US Artists award. On Saturday, March 17 at 8 p.m., performance artists Willie Filkowski and Brita Thorne will present their new work “Camp Denim”—an attempt to pair their experimental two-person playwriting practice with socially-engaged discussions and workshops. “Camp Denim” tells the story of a fake/real radical/queer/feminist summer camp with no campground. Without a space to call home, “Camp Denim” seeks to become the living guidebook for a nomadic generation. The performance will be held in the FSW Black Box Theater, Building L, Room 119. On Wednesday, March 21 at 3:30 p.m. in the Rush Library Auditorium, Building J, Room 103, Emmy Award-winning World Flutist Kat Epple and World Percussionist, Nathan Dyke, will take the audience on a musical journey across borders and world cultures with their treasure trove of unique instruments from around the globe. On Thursday, March 22, Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine will host a discussion following a screening of the documentary film “Before the Flood.” The documentary follows Leonardo DiCaprio on his journey across the world to expose the reality of climate change and meet with thought leaders who are fighting against inaction. Mayor Levine is featured in the documentary for his pioneering work as an advocate for climate action. The screening begins at 5 p.m. in the Rush Library Auditorium, Building J, Room 103. Mayor Levine will begin his audience discussion at 7 p.m. In addition to these signature events, there will be two faculty lectures and a panel discussion: FSW Humanities Professor Dr. Elijah Pritchett presents his lecture, “Rotten, Vicious and Damned: Punk’s Subjectivity of Resistance,” at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, in the Rush Auditorium, Building J, Room 103. FSW’s Dr. Bruno Baltodano, Dr. Wendy Chase and Dr. Eileen DeLuca will lead a discussion that crosses the disciplinary divides of linguistic anthropology, political science and art history titled, “Positioning Power: Structured Violence, Insurgency, and the Art of Transgression,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20, in Building U, Room 102. Florida Gulf Coast University Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies Professor Dr. Myra Mendible will present “Borders in the Age of Globalization” at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, in the Rush Auditorium, Building J, Room 103. A full schedule of colloquium events can be found at https://www.fsw.edu/newhumanity. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Wendy Chase at(239) 489-9470 or Wendy.Chase@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: February 16, 2018 Back to News Archives

Your Purpose is Now! Not Tomorrow.

NOW is the time to learn the skills you need to chase your dream job, not tomorrow.Want to Take a Free Class or Two this Fall? In a partnership with the Florida Department of Education and Helios Education Foundation, FSW is offering the Now. Not Tomorrow. Scholarship for eligible students in the Fall 2021 semester that begins on August 23!Register for 12 or more credit hours, FSW will pay for two courses (3 credit hours each) (an $800 value)Register for 6 - 11 credit hours, FSW will pay for one 3 credit hour course (a $400 value)So, are you ready to turn your passion into a profession?Does this sound like you?I graduated or will graduate from a Florida high school in 2020 or 2021.I have not earned credits from any other college or university (not counting dual enrollment credits).Yes, that's me!No, but I want cash for classes!

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Holds Information Sessions at FSW

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Holds Information Sessions at FSW Feb 7, 2018 FEBRUARY 7, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA – The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) will hold a series of informational sessions this spring in Building A, Room 215, at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. The public is welcome to attend any of the information sessions below: Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2:30-3:30 p.m. The Physical Therapist Assistant program is offered by Broward College (BC) through a partnership with FSW. Classes at both sites participate in all lecture classes together through live interactive video conferencing with the FSW students located at the Fort Myers campus. All lab sessions and clinical practicums are managed by the individual sites with a full-time program manager located at FSW who serves as a liaison between the sites. Program degrees are conferred by BC. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). A licensing examination is required upon completion of the two-year associate degree program and the Physical Therapist Assistant shall be eligible for an appropriate membership category in the American Physical Therapy Association. For more information, contact Jodi Gootkin, program manager, Broward College Physical Therapist Assistant Program, at (239) 489-9494, jgootkin@broward.edu, or visit www.fsw.edu/academics/programs/asphysicaltherapistassistant. #### 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: February 7, 2018 Back to News Archives

FSW Unveils Official College Flag

FSW Unveils Official College Flag Feb 6, 2018 Florida SouthWestern State College now has an official college flag. The new design was unveiled Friday, Feb. 2 at a college-wide event for faculty and staff. “The flag showcases our college colors, purple and aqua, plus our official college seal. It was designed with four blocks which represent the four locations we have in southwest Florida,” said Dr. Jeff Allbritten, FSW President. “Along with our college colors and seal, the flag also has our FSW letters, and a wavy pattern in the aqua block. The overall design is eye-catching.” In the coming weeks, the college flag will be installed on FSW’s campuses and regional education center. The college flag will fly next to the American flag in front of Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers; the Grand Lely Drive entrance on the Naples campus; in the center of the Punta Gorda campus; and off Cowboy Way on the LaBelle regional education center. Last Updated: February 6, 2018 Back to News Archives

FSW Nursing Program Holds Information Sessions at Three Campuses

FSW Nursing Program Holds Information Sessions at Three Campuses Jan 31, 2018 JANUARY 31, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Department of Nursing will hold a series of informational sessions for those interested in the Associate in Science in Nursing (ASN) degree at three FSW campuses this spring. FSW’s Nursing program offers two degree programs that are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN): the Associate in Science degree in Nursing (ASN) to prepare entry level Registered Nurses (RN) and the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (RN to BSN) for Florida licensed RN’s who want to advance their education and expand their employment opportunities in this high demand profession. LPN’s are offered the Gold Standard pathway as entrance into the ASN degree program. FSW’s Associate Nurse Evening and Weekend (ANEW) program is a flexible hybrid nurse educational offering with online and clinical training times that provide students the opportunity to fulfill other day activities while earning an ASN degree. Nursing students can seamlessly complete the ASN degree, earn the RN license, and then complete the BSN degree (100 percent online) while actively employed as an RN. The public is welcomed to attend any of the information sessions below: FSW Charlotte Campus, 26300 Airport Rd, Punta Gorda, Building E, Room 113 Tuesday, February 13, noon Wednesday, March 28, noon To register for this session, email or call Wendy Morris at Wendy.Morris@fsw.edu or (941) 637-5667. FSW Collier Campus, 7505 Grand Lely Dr., Naples, Building N, Room 148 Tuesday, February 20, 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 11 a.m. To register for this session, email or call Edna Shields at Edna.Shields@fsw.edu or (239) 732-3748. FSW Thomas Edison Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers, Building AA, Room 166 Tuesday, Feb. 27, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 3:30 p.m. To register for this session, email or call Christopher Renda at Christopher.Renda@fsw.edu or (239) 489-9239. Graduates of FSW’s ASN program are prepared to become RN’s. RN’s assess and evaluate clients and their healthcare needs, develop and implement plans of care, document client responses to interventions, administer care to people who are ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled, and counsel clients seeking healthier lifestyles. Graduates of FSW’s RN to BSN program are prepared for career promotions and advancements in nursing to include graduate level education, academia, community health, management, and leadership. #### 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 31, 2018 Back to News Archives

FSW’s Critical Thinking Lectures Series Continues its Spring Program in February

FSW’s Critical Thinking Lectures Series Continues its Spring Program in February Jan 22, 2018 JANUARY 22, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – The Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Critical Thinking Lecture Series continues its spring program with a series of guest speakers in February. 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. The FSW Critical Thinking Lecture Series spring schedule runs from January-April, offering a wide range of guest speakers and topics each month, and can be viewed at www.fsw.edu/ctls. The series is free and open to the public. Presentations can be viewed live on the Thomas Edison Campus or digitally at all other FSW locations. The February schedule is as follows: “Put on Your Thinking Cap: Six Hats for Better Decision Making” with Dr. Mary Myers, professor, Cornerstone Experience and Introduction to Technology, FSW Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2-3 p.m. FSW Campus Locations - Thomas Edison Campus: Building U-102; Charlotte Campus: Building E-105; Collier Campus: Building A-103; Hendry/Glades Curtis Center: Building A-106 “Food is Medicine” with Dr. Salvatore Lacagnina, system medical director of Wellness and Employee Health for Lee Health Tuesday, Feb. 13, 12:30-1:30 p.m. FSW Campus Locations - Thomas Edison Campus: Building U-102; Charlotte Campus: Building O-117; Collier Campus: Building M-201; Hendry/Glades Curtis Center: Building A-114 “Living in a World of Fake News” with Ron Feemster, professor, journalism, FSW Monday, Feb. 19, 6-7 p.m. FSW Campus Locations - Thomas Edison Campus: Building U-102; Charlotte Campus: Building O-117; Collier Campus: Building M-201; Hendry/Glades Curtis Center: Building A-106 “Think Like a Nurse” with Angie Vitale, professor, nursing, FSW Thursday, Feb. 22, 2-3 p.m. FSW Campus Locations - Thomas Edison Campus: Building AA-177; Charlotte Campus: Building J-118; Collier Campus: Building A-103 “Nature is Queer” with Dr. Roz Jester, professor, oceanography; and director, eLearning, FSW Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2-3 p.m. FSW Campus Locations - Thomas Edison Campus: Building J-103 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 22, 2018 Back to News Archives

Documentary Film Director Michael Ramsdell Presents Art and Activism Across Borders: A Directors Talk at FSW

Documentary Film Director Michael Ramsdell Presents Art and Activism Across Borders: A Directors Talk at FSW Jan 19, 2018 JANUARY 19, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Documentary film director Michael Ramsdell will present a discussion on global citizenship, Art and Activism Across Borders: A Directors Talk, at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12, in Building J, Room 103, at the Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Thomas Edison Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. “It is part of FSW’s mission to prepare a diverse population for creative and responsible participation in a global society,” said Dr. Russell Swanson, professor, Philosophy. “By bringing guests such as Michael Ramsdell to the college to share his experience and provide insight on global events, we hope we will encourage others to investigate beyond their own backyards.” Ramsdell is the director of the award-winning documentary films “When Elephants Fight” and “The Anatomy of Hate: A Dialogue for Hope.” Prior to his appearance, screenings of both films will be held at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus. Film screenings will take place: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2 p.m., in Building U, Room 102 - “The Anatomy of Hate: A Dialogue for Hope” Wednesday, Jan. 31, noon, in Building AA, Room 177 - “When Elephants Fight” Thursday, Feb. 1, 6 p.m., in Building U, Room 102 - “When Elephants Fight” Monday, Feb. 5, 3 p.m., in Building U, Room 102 - “The Anatomy of Hate: A Dialogue for Hope” “When Elephants Fight” explores the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has taken the lives of almost six million Congolese in the past 15 years. Since 2001, the UN and other NGO's have reported that this conflict is being funded, in part, by Western companies, armed groups and corrupt leaders whose looting and selling of Congolese minerals has created windfall profits for these unsavory players, while leaving the people of Congo the most impoverished on earth...yet this looting continues still today. “The Anatomy of Hate: A Dialogue for Hope” explores groups based on hate, war, and violence from around the globe. Guided by Einstein's principle that peace can only be achieved through understanding, “The Anatomy of Hate” looks to bring understanding to this topic so we can better understand how hate comes to be, and more important, how we can end it. The directors talk and film screenings are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Swanson at (239) 489-9312 or Russell.Swanson@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 19, 2018 Back to News Archives

100 Percent of FSW School of Education 2018 Teacher Candidates Receive Job Offers

100 Percent of FSW School of Education 2018 Teacher Candidates Receive Job Offers Apr 23, 2018 APRIL 23, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – For the fourth consecutive semester, 100 percent of Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) School of Education graduating teacher candidates have received job offers for local teaching positions. FSW’s School of Education provides a rigorous learning environment ensuring teacher candidates will achieve their greatest potential. “FSW’s teacher education program immediately begins preparing our students to work in the classroom by putting them in the field at the very start of their education,” said Dr. Joyce Rollins, chair, School of Education. “Additionally, we have high expectations for initiative and passion, and our professors model teaching with both passion and dignity.” All 39 candidates in the class of 2018 received the offers during the FSW School of Education’s annual teachers’ career fair held on the FSW Thomas Edison Campus. “The teachers’ career fair allows us to provide an additional level of support to our students and to welcome our district partners to FSW,” said Dr. Larry Miller, dean, School of Education. “It is also nice to see some friendly competition across district boundaries for our hardworking and well-prepared future teachers.” “We are so proud of all of the hard work of our teacher candidates, and we are confident that they will positively impact the lives of children in southwest Florida,” Dr. Rollins said. #### 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: April 23, 2018 Back to News Archives

FSW Student Honored at State Board of Education Meeting

FSW Student Honored at State Board of Education Meeting Apr 16, 2018 The Commissioner of Education, Pam Stewart, recognized outstanding college students during the State Board of Education meeting at LaBelle High School on March 27. One of those students is Fleener Cophy, a freshman at Florida SouthWestern State College. “It was an honor to recognize Fleener Cophy with the Commissioner's Leadership Award at the March State Board of Education meeting," said Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart. "The struggles that she has faced would be enough for some to give up, but Fleener has pursued her dreams relentlessly. I commend her for her hard work, and I am grateful for the high school teacher who ignite d her passion for education and public service. I hope that her story motivates others to be a positive force in the life of a Florida student." Fleener struggled academically in high school until a history teacher inspired her. After starting at FSW last fall, she worked hard and now has a 4.0 GPA while being very involved on FSW’s Collier Campus in Naples. She is a student assistant for the college’s adjunct faculty, senator for Student Government Association (SGA), and chairs the judiciary committee. She has been invited to join Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. After she earns her associate in arts degree at FSW, her plans are to transfer to a university to major in political science and minor in political philosophy. Ultimately, she wants to attend law school. Last Updated: April 16, 2018 Back to News Archives

LCEC Pledges $25,000 to FSW

LCEC Pledges $25,000 to FSW Apr 9, 2018 When it comes to supporting workforce education, Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC) took it a step further by pledging $25,000 to Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) School of Business and Technology over the course of the next five years. “This gift will help us continue providing the workforce education so our students can become the professionals our southwest Florida region needs,” said Susie DeSantis, executive director, FSW Foundation. “We will use this generous gift to provide materials for several areas of study, including crime scene tech labs, and construction and engineering materials.” LCEC supports education through involvement and financial support of local initiatives in order to strengthen the workforce pipeline. “Mentoring students, serving in leadership roles, and offering internships are just a few of the ways we become part of the solution for a sustainable future,” said CEO Dennie Hamilton. “We are excited about how our partnership with FSW has developed over the years and we look forward to the impact we can make for business and technology students.” In recognition for LCEC’s support, the company has a five-year naming of the welcome lounge of FSW’s School of Business and Technology on the second floor of Building K on the Fort Myers campus. Last Updated: April 9, 2018 Back to News Archives

Campus Tours

Let Us Show You Around!Located in sunny Southwest Florida, just minutes from white sandy beaches, we think you'll love all that Florida SouthWestern State College has to offer. With campuses in Fort Myers, Naples, Punta Gorda and a center in LaBelle, you’ll see why more than 22,000 students choose Florida SouthWestern State College each year! There are several ways to become better acquainted with FSW, select one of the options below to start exploring.Admissions ToursJoin a regular campus tour or request a special group tour at one of our locations. There are a limited number of tours available and you may register online by choosing the desired campus below or make an appointment as follows.Thomas Edison (Lee) CampusRegular Campus Tour Join us for a walking tour of campus where you'll learn about FSW, our programs, and campus life. During the tour you will get to view our student and support services, on-campus housing, library, Bucs Store, Dunkin Donuts, a variety of classroom buildings, and more! Special Group TourGuided tours are available for groups larger than 15. Please give as much notice as possible so we can plan a personalized tour for your group!*For tour parking on the Lee Campus, follow the signs to Parking Lot 10 & park in "Admissions Visitor Parking".Charlotte Campus (Punta Gorda)Regular Campus Tour Join us for a walking tour of campus where you'll learn about FSW, our programs, and campus life. During the tour you will get an up-close view of the library, Bucs Store, the Moore Observatory, a variety of classroom buildings, and more!Special Group Tour Guided tours are available for groups of any size. Please give as much notice as possible so we can plan a personalized tour for your group!Collier Campus (Naples)Regular Campus TourIncludes a student-led walking tour of campus. You’ll get an up-close view of the student-centered campus including the library, fitness trail, Bucs Store, a variety of classroom buildings, and more, while learning about FSW and campus life. Special Group Tour Guided tours are available for groups of any size. Please give as much notice as possible so we can plan a personalized tour for your group!Hendry-Glades Curtis Center (LaBelle)By Appointment Only Please contact the campus at (863) 674-6029

Author Cary Holladay Holds Book Signing and Reading at FSW

Author Cary Holladay Holds Book Signing and Reading at FSW Jan 19, 2018 JANUARY 19, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Fiction author Cary Holladay will hold a book signing and reading at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5, in Building J, Room 103 (Rush Auditorium), at the Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Thomas Edison Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. The event is free and open to the public. Her books are currently available to purchase at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus bookstore. Holladay is the author of seven volumes of fiction, including “Horse People: Stories” (Louisiana State UP 2013), “The Deer in the Mirror” (Ohio State UP 2013), “The Quick Change Artist: Stories” (Swallow Press / Ohio UP 2006), “The Palace of Wasted Footsteps” (U of Missouri Press 1998), and “The People Down South” (U of Illinois Press 1989); and the novels “Mercury” (Shaye Areheart Books/Random House 2002) and “A Fight in the Doctor’s Office” (Miami UP 2008). Holladay finds inspiration in the history, culture, and folklore of her native Virginia and the South. Holladay earned a bachelor’s degree at the College of William and Mary and a master’s degree at Penn State. She teaches creative writing at the University of Memphis. She is a member of the core faculty at Converse College’s low-residency MFA and has served as an Artist-in-Residence at Fairmont State University as well as a Visiting Distinguished Writer at Wichita State University. “We are excited to welcome Cary to FSW to share her words and creative experience with our students and community,” said Dr. Scott Ortolano, professor, English. This project is presented by The Florida Literary Arts Coalition and FSW Writes, a FSW faculty group that plans writing events for FSW students, employees and the public. The project is additionally sponsored in part by the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of Arts and Culture and the State of Florida (Section 286.25, Florida Statutes). For more information, contact Dr. Ortolano at (239) 489-9472 or sortolano@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 19, 2018 Back to News Archives

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