Johnson Engineering, one of the three companies who are involved in Florida Gulf Coast Universities solar project has offered to reimburse FGCU after the South Florida Water Management District fined the university 8,406.25 dollars. The university was fined for failing to submit a drawing of the physical layout of the concrete footers on which the solar panels lay.… 1 Comment

A guest from the Coalition of Immokalee workers addressed the Student Government Senate Tuesday night. He was diminutive in stature, but his voice resounded with conviction as he spoke to the students in the room. Most of the students could not understand him because he spoke in Spanish, but his translator, Arabella Daniels, relayed the message.… 1 Comment

Student Financial Services is making the task of paying bills easier for students. Additions were recently made to the Bill and Payment Center, a program accessible through Gulfline to pay all campus related bills. As of Nov. 9 students have the option to pay bills by check, rather than credit card.… 1 Comment

It is a question asked by every student who chooses to live in on-campus housing: What is the best way to get to class from my dorm? The use of the Eagle Express shuttles is popular, but many students find that alternative methods of transportation are more likely to get them to class on time.… Post the First Comment

FGCU's nursing program has been taken off of probation after two years. The program's high passing rate prompted the probation to be lifted, Marianne Rodgers, director of FGCU's nursing program. "We are now much stronger, more stable and as we go forward we can simply provide better nurses," Rodgers said.… 1 Comment

FGCU staff members founded the Anthropology club in 2005. Staff members felt they wanted something that better represented anthropology studies. "Through the years we were focused on getting numbers. Now that we have the members, we want to push it out into the community," said Luis Cortinas, president of the club.… 1 Comment

In college, a new level of writing is expected than in high school. For many, this level of writing cannot be reached without guidance from an expert. Students who want the extra help can visit the Writing Center next to the Library. The Writing Center offers free consultations for students who need to rework their essays for class.… Post the First Comment

Lutgert College of Business has been recognized as one of the best business schools in the nation by the Princeton Review, an educational preparation company. FGCU is featured in the recently published edition of "Best 301 Business Schools," a publication that surveyed more than 19,000 students at 301 business schools.… Post the First Comment

Pancakes, pizza at midnight The Collegiate High School of FGCU is hosting "Midnight Munchies Madness," from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m., Dec. 4. in the Student Union. Students who purchase a ticket will have access to all-you-can-eat pancakes and pizza. Tickets will be on sale Nov.… Post the First Comment

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Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7:20 p.m.: A mother called to report that her so participated in a taste test in the lobby of the Student Union. Students were asked to sample the liquids and fill out a survey on the products. Approximately 30 minutes after her son drank the liquid, he became ill and had trouble breathing.… Post the First Comment