| Hundreds of lectures. Knowledgeable instructors. Join us in-person at one of over 20 locations or participate online.  Winter / Spring January – May 2025 PROGRAM REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE OR VIA PHONE Keep your mind active and engaged! Register for a lecture or special event with FGCU Academy! It looks like FGCU Academy has an exciting lineup this week! Here’s a brief run- down of some of the offerings: 1. Current Events Class: Engage in discussions on pressing issues like climate change, social justice, and technological advancements. A great way to collabor- ate and brainstorm solutions. 2. International Travel and Cruises: Hear about custom trips planned by FGCU Academy at the university’s main campus. Perfect for those with a case of wander- lust. 3. The History of the Space Shuttle: USA vs. Russia: Join Edward Grace, Presi- dential Medal of Freedom awardee, as he delves into the highs and lows of the Space Shuttle Program and explores why the Russian Space Shuttle Buran wasn’t successful. Each session promises to be both informative and inspiring. Scroll below for more information and/or to get registered. VIEW WINTER/SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE HERE REGISTER FOR COURSES HERE Call our office for assistance with your registrations at 239.434.4737.  View 2025 Winter / Spring Program Guide View Here Feel free to print catalog at home, or just print the specific pages that interest you. View our Chronological Calendar by date beginning on page 8. Just look for your available dates and see everything being offered that day. View our LATE EDITIONS page at back of catalog on page 67. Lectures at Moorings Park Grand Lake – 7410 Little Lane, Naples Moran Wealth Management Education Center 5801 Pelican Bay Blvd, Suite 110, Naples Featured  FGCU Academy 2025 Travel Open Houses January 15 | 10 – 11:30am | Wednesday FGCU Main Campus (Building AB9 Room 106) Speaker: John Guerra Pre-registration is required. Join FGCU Academy in-person or online as we formal- ly unveil our 2025 travel excursions including Northern Italy: From the Alps to the Adriatic; Journey Through Central Europe; Insider’s Japan; Paradores and Pousadas: Portugal & Spain; Machu Pichu to the Galapagos; Egypt and the Eternal Nile; Moro- ccan Discovery: From the Imperial Cities to the Sahara. This year we are also featur- ing two remarkable river cruises, Portugal and the Douro River Cruise; and Gems of Eastern Europe River Cruise – Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania. We also are featuring a Private Yacht Cruise – Natural Treasures of Indonesia, Borneo & Tai- wan Yacht Cruise. Ten exciting and luxurious tours are planned for the upcoming tra- vel season starting in April 2025, and we invite you to learn about them all. Through unique and interesting itineraries, participants experience life outside the classroom, visit historic sites with local guides, experience another culture – its customs, cuisine, language and history – and delight in conversation and laughter with fellow explorers who share a love of travel and a sense of adventure.  Current Events Discussion Group (Monthly 2-part series) January 16, 23 | 10 – 11:30am | Thursday Online via Zoom Speaker: John Guerra In a globalized world, crucial and important topics rise and fall daily. Ripped from the headlines, this program offers the opportunity for substantive discourse on the issues and stories shaping local, national and world events. Our goal is to build consensus, unity and identify practical solutions. Join neighbors, friends and peers, inperson or online, in this interactive, thought-provoking and engaging discussion group. We strive to offer a constructive and respectful forum where conservatives and liberals alike can comfortably and openly share their viewpoints and opinions. Each week participants receive articles for discussion and, where appropriate, vide- os are shown to help further our dialog. The best discussions arise from a group of diverse individuals offering their personal viewpoints and perspectives informed by their unique life experiences. Together with your opinions and ideas, bring your listening and critical thinking skills to help enrich us all.  History of the Space Shuttle: USA vs. Russia January 16 | 10 – 11:30am | Thursday Bentley Village Speaker: Edward Grace From the beginning, the Space Shuttle program was a bold idea. It was a space- plane launched as a rocket, unpowered, with one chance to glide safely back to earth. After thirty years of service, the shuttles have come back to earth for good and found new homes in museums across the U.S. This lecture revisits the highs and lows of the Space Shuttle Program. We also explore the Russian Space Shut- tle Buran and why it wasn’t a success. Finally, we investigate the latest develop- ments in aircraft and ponder whether pilots be replaced by computers. Our speak- er was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his work on the Apollo 13 mission which safely returned three astronauts to earth after an explosion occurr- ed in their Service Module 200,000 miles from earth on its way to the moon. Day Trips and Special Events These day trips and Special Events are a fantastic way to enhance your learning journey with FGCU Academy. Be sure to register early, as spots can fill up quickly! Click Here to View all of Our Upcoming Day Trips and Special Events If you would like to discuss any of our trips, please feel free to call our office anytime as well as for assistance with your registrations at 239.434.4737.   CONSIDER BECOMING A FRIEND OF THE ACADEMY WITH A $100 DONATION AS A NON-CREDIT PROGRAM WE RECEIVE NO FUNDING FROM FGCU. WE NEED YOUR HELP TO CONTINUE OUR IMPORTANT COMMUNITY OUTREACH MISSION. To donate, simply: 1. Visit our website at Academy | Online Giving (fgcu.edu). 2. Send a check payable to FGCU Academy with “Friend of the Academy Donation” in the memo line. 3. Or, contact us at 239-434-4737 to arrange a donation over the phone. Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to a program that celebrates lifelong growth. Together, we’re enriching lives, one class at a time. 2025 TRAVEL PROGRAMS Travel with FGCU Academy   Northern Italy: From the Alps to the Adriatic Departure August 20, 2025 View Brochure  Journey Through Central Europe Departure: August 30, 2025 View Brochure  Insider’s Japan Departure September 8, 2025 View Brochure  Paradores and Pousadas: Portugal & Spain Departure: September 15, 2025 View Brochure  Machu Picchu to the Galapagos Departure October 28, 2025 View Brochure  Egypt and the Eternal Nile Departure: November 17, 2025 View Brochure  Moroccan Discovery: From the Imperial Cities to the Sahara Departure November 18, 2025 View Brochure  Portugal and the Douro River Cruise Departure: September 17, 2025 View Brochure View Video Presentation  Gems of Eastern Europe River Cruise Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Departure September 24, 2025 View Brochure View Video Presentation Travel Abroad with FGCU Academy Call our office 239.434.4737 for assistance with registration or Click to View our Website     FGCU Academy FGCU ACADEMY NAPLES CENTER 704 Goodlette-Frank Rd N Suite 330 Naples, FL 34102 239.434.4737 [email protected] |
