| 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! Discover a World of Learning and Exploration with FGCU Academy! Join our director, John Guerra, as he explores the fascinating technology behind the Notes app, shedding light on its innovative features. He will also provide insights into the current Mac operating system, Sequoia, highlighting its cutting-edge advancements and user-friend- ly enhancements that redefine productivity and creativity. Additionally, he will moderate the Current Events Discussion Group, a thought-provoking series that dives into relevant and timely topics. This multi-part series promises engaging discussions, fostering a deeper un- derstanding of the world around us while encouraging diverse perspectives and meaning- ful dialogue. Scroll below to Director Instructed Lectures section for more information or to register. This week’s Feature Lectures promise an exciting array of topics designed to inform, inspire, and ignite curiosity. The session on “iPhone-ography” dives into the art of photography using iPhones, showcasing techniques to capture stunning images and leverage advanced camera features. It’s perfect for anyone looking to elevate their skills with mobile photography, wheth- er for creative projects or social media. The lecture on “Photoshop Elements” takes a deep dive into the popular image editing sof- tware, providing participants with valuable insights into its functionalities. Whether you’re an aspiring designer or a casual photo editor, this session offers practical tips and tricks to en- hance your creative process. Lastly, “Love and Treachery – Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson” delves into one of history’s most con- troversial royal romances. It explores the dramatic abdication of Edward VIII from the British throne to marry Wallis Simpson, unraveling the social, political, and emotional implications of their relationship. This lecture promises a riveting look at love, power, and sacrifice in the face of tradition and public scrutiny. It’s quite the lineup—capturing art, creativity, and historical in- trigue all in one week! Scroll below to featured lectures section for additional information. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow through our wide range of programs. FGCU Academy offers a seamless experience, whether in person or online via Zoom, so you can participate from wherever you are. Don’t forget to peruse our Weekly Guide Section below for additional lectures. Scroll below to view details of classes and see what interests you. Register today! 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. Feature Lectures iPhone-ography April 9 | 9:30 – 11:30am | Wednesday Naples Center / Online via Zoom If you love taking photos with your iPhone but can’t figure out how to capture anything more than simple snapshots and you’d like to take incredible photos with the camera that you always have in your pocket, then this course is for you. We discuss the features of the camera and how to use them properly along with how to deal with the myriad ways to edit and organize your photos. Introduction to Photoshop Elements April 14, 16, 18 | 9:30 – 12:30pm | Mon / Wed / Fri Naples Center Participants must have a working knowledge of computers and should bring their own laptops with Photoshop Elements (latest version) installed. In this hands-on lecture, basic and advanced beginner Photoshop Elements techniques are ex- plored. Topics include RAW conversion, rotating photographs, layers, straightening horizons, color adjustments, removing or minimizing wrinkles and blemishes, adding or eliminating items from a scene, changing the color of a particular object in a scene, changing from color to black and white or sepia, moving parts of one picture to another picture and adding text. Love and Treachery – Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson April 16 | 2 – 3:30pm | Wednesday Pelican Bay Community Center King Edward VIII relinquished the English throne and left his country to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcee. For- bidden to enter England, they spent their lives in exile. Surely this is a love story for the ages! But was it? Did Wallis even like Edward? Was Edward a loyal Englishman? Close exam- ination and new evidence reveal a different picture. Director Instructed Lectures iPhone/iPad Apps: Master Organization with Notes April 8 | 10:30 – 12pm | Tuesday Naples Center / Online via Zoom The Notes app is the best place to jot down quick thoughts or to save checklists, images, web links, scanned documents, handwritten notes or sketches. With iCloud, it’s easy to keep all your devices in sync, so you’ll always have your notes with you. You can search notes for typed text, handwritten notes, text in scanned documents and even images inside your notes. Secure the notes that hold your most personal data – such as financial details, medical information, or se- cret family recipes with a password, a fingerprint or even Face ID. Record, transcribe and save audio recordings in Notes. Join this lecture as we explore one of Apple’s most useful, powerful and productive apps available. Macintosh Tips, Tricks and Secrets: MacOS Sequoia April 9 | 10 – 11:30pm | Wednesday Naples Center / Online via Zoom MacOS Sequoia (released in September 2024) elevates the most advanced desktop and laptop operating system in the world to a new level of power, sophistication and ease of use. We will ex- plore Mac tips, tricks and secrets that all users should know in- cluding System Settings, the Finder, the Dock, Spotlight, Win- dow Navigation, Apple Intelligence, software installation, App Store and more. Current Events Discussion Group (Monthly 2-part series) April 10, 24 | 10 – 11:30pm | Thursdays Online via Zoom 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, nation- al and world events. Our goal is to build consensus, unity and identi- fy practical solutions. Join neighbors, friends and peers, in-person 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 dis- cussion and, where appropriate, videos are shown to help further our dia- log. The best discussions arise from a group of diverse individuals offer- ing their personal viewpoints and perspectives informed by their unique life experiences. Together with your opinions and ideas, bring your listen- ing and critical thinking skills to help enrich us all. Weekly Guide – April 7 – April 14 Click on any class below to see more information and to register Monday April 7 – The Louvre Museum in Paris: The Royal Treasure House of France – Darwin’s Theory of Evolution and Hitler’s Concept of a “Master Race“ – The Galapagos Islands, Ecuador and the Center of the World – Beautiful, Flowering Orchids: How to Make Yours Thrive and Grow! – Five Great American Presidents . Tuesday April 8 – Collier County Civics 101 Wednesday April 9 – Finland, Norway And the Viking Discovery Of the New World Thursday April 10 – Revolution in Rome: The Power, Grandeur & Drama of Baroque Art Friday April 11 – Presidential Assassinations Monday April 14 – Who Really Discovered America? – World’s Greatest Army: The War Machine of Rome – From Tallis to Taylor: A Tour of Modern Music 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 in 2026 Travel Brochures will be available shortly Splendors of Europe River Cruise – Netherlands, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria Departure: May 1, 2026 Norwegian Splendor Departure: September 5, 2026 View Brochure Colorful Canyons & Beautiful Balloons – America’s Greatest National Parks Departure: September 24, 2026 Journey Through Britain Departure September 28, 2026 View Brochure Call our office 239.434.4737 for assistance with registration or Click to View our Website Greek Islands & Turkish Coastline Yacht Cruise Departure August 28, 2026 Portugal and the Douro River Cruise Departure September 16, 2026 Enchanting Ireland Departure September 27, 2026 View Brochure Sicily in Depth Departure October 1, 2026 View Brochure Pearls of Dalmatia Departure October 12, 2026 View Brochure FGCU Academy FGCU ACADEMY NAPLES CENTER 704 Goodlette-Frank Rd N Suite 330 Naples, FL 34102 239.434.4737 [email protected] |
