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Hundreds of courses. Knowledgeable instructors. Have it your way, online or in-person.  September 2023 DONATE NOW FGCU Academy The hamburger’s official birthplace is Connecticut. Greetings, As summer comes to an end, so does the season of barbecues and grilling burgers. With that being said, if you head on over to the city of New Haven, Connecticut, you can taste history. There you’ll find a little restaurant called Louis’ Lunch that has been running since be- fore 1900, but that’s not the main draw. The real significance of this establishment comes from an event in 1900 when the world’s first hamburger was created. The story tells that Louis Lassen, the owner, and proprietor at the time, threw together a few simple ingredients for a customer who was in a rush. The rest is history! With Fall just around the corner, FGCU Academy has completed its’ Fall program guide. You can view it online by scrolling below and it will also be available in print by the end of September at your local libraries and at the Naples Center. Everyone is invited and welcome to take classes at ANY of our locations. Make sure to register early as space can be limited. For assistance with registration – call our office (239) 434-4737, and we will be more than happy to assist you.  PROGRAM GUIDE VIEW SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE View September Daily Calendar VIEW FALL PROGRAM GUIDE View October Daily Calendar Register Online We are available to assist with registration – 239.434.4737 FEATURE CLASSES  King George III @ Brooks Commons Club |September 19 | 10 – 11:30 am To many Americans, he is Mad King George, the tyrannical English king whose despotic ways pushed the colonists to revolution. To the English, he was Farmer George, a stub- born, plodding ruler who obstructed his parliament and blocked progress. Both assessments are incomplete, and his unfortunate mental collapse was a family tragedy. There was much more to the life of this very civilized, cultured and moral man.  The Galapagos Islands, Ecuador & The Center of the World @ Naples Center or Online via Zoom |September 15, 22, 29 9 – 10 am Join us as we travel from the high mountain city of Quito, Ecuador and cruise the remote volcanic Galapagos Islands – the inspiration for Darwin’s famous Theory of Evolution. We’ll see everything from the actual Equator line to the strange and unique wildlife that only is found on the islands in this remote corner of the world. Special Feature  FGCU Media Literacy Engagement Opportunity Volunteers needed – age 50+ News Literacy Class – Generation Day @ WGCU – Florida Gulf Coast University Campus – Fort Myers WGCU Public Media is located in the Myra Janco Daniels Public Media Center. 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Fort Myers, FL, 33965 Friday, Sept. 29 @ 11:30am or 12:30pm (you may participate in both sessions if you like) Each class is under an hour (50 mins) Volunteers aged 50+ are invited to join FGCU students in person during our News Literacy Lab Class. You’ll be grouped with students to evaluate the reliability of various information and then compare the methods you used. We find that the younger and older generations approach information consumption differently, and they can learn from each other. Examination of journalism’s function, concepts, and role in society. Current issues and trends, ethics, how news is weighed and disseminated, the business of journalism and journalism careers. Students become more critical consumers of media. If you are interested in visiting the class and working alongside students, please contact the course TA, Eddie Stewart, at [email protected] To learn more about media literacy, follow this link: https://www.poynter.org/news/fact-checking/media-literacy/ LOOKING AHEAD See a sample of what is coming over the next weeks click on any title below for more information Monday September 18 –British Intelligence Tuesday September 19 –Overcoming Grief and Loss Wednesday September 20 –Cloud Computing Thursday September 21 –Medieval Knights, Chivalry, and Tournaments –Alaska and The Klondike Gold Rush Friday September 22 –Five Presidents –Religion, Power, Dynasty, and the Crown – The Civil Wars of France Monday September 25 –Voyage to Mars –Peter the Great: A Czar Larger than Life –Americana: Lecture & Concert –iPhone/iPad Apps: Apple Mail and Safari Tuesday September 26 –A Stunning Race: The Kennedy-Nixon Presidential Campaign 1960 –Russian Intelligence Thursday September 28 –Artemis: Return to the Moon by 2025 Friday September 29 –Women in Western Music Summer Movie Series   International Film and Documentary Discussion Series (4 films) Sundays at Naples Center – 2:00 pm –Retrograde – September 17 (2022, Documentary, 94 minutes, Rated R) Tells the story of the last months of the 20-year war in Afghanistan through the intimate relationship between American Green Berets and the Afghan officers they trained. Bring FGCU Academy to Your Community If you would like to have FGCU Academy provide programs at your community, click below and send us an email with your information: who the contact person is, their email and phone number along with name of your community. We will be happy to reach out and discuss the possibilities with them. Schedule a Private Education Session for Your Community! Travel The World With FGCU Academy Travel is not reward for working, it’s education for living View our Pre-Recorded Travel Open House Presentation Now   SICILY IN DEPTH – View Full Itinerary/Travel Brochure September 28 – October 9, 2023 | 12 days Crossroads of the Mediterranean … the “toe” in Italy’s boot … “God’s Kitchen” … Sicily is all this, and much more, as we see on our stellar small group journey around this Italian island. It’s lively cities and ancient ruins, temples of man – and of nature, hospitable people and delectable cuisine … a feast for all the senses. FGCU Academy Travel 2024 Call for More Info – 239-434-4838 Travel Brochures Coming Soon  Moroccan Discovery, May 12-27, 2024 This land of dramatic contrasts invites us to encounter its ancient ruins and sacred mosques, endless desert and storied mountains, imposing kasbahs and spirited souks. As we travel from the imperial cities of Rabat, Fez, and Marrakech to the High Atlas and vast Sahara, we open our eyes, and hearts, to a truly foreign land, an age-old culture, and genuinely hospitable people.  Classic Safari: Kenya & Tanzania, August 13-28, 2024 “On safari” … it’s one of the most alluring phrases in all of travel. And Kenya and Tanzania count among the most alluring places to be “on safari.” As our small group travels from grasslands to high- lands, to reserves and national parks, we enjoy intimate game drives, see stupendous landscapes, stay in excellent accommodations, and meet gracious local people.  Exploring Iceland, August 15-25, 2024 It’s a surprising, even astonishing land; one of massive glaciers and rumbling volcanoes, bubbling mud holes and powerful waterfalls; hugely abundant bird life and just 340,000 people; and where the sun never sets for six splendid weeks. It’s also perfect for exploring in a small group, as we discover travel- ing the breadth of the country and getting an up-close view of this natural “wonderland.”  Southern Italy & Sicily, September 4-18, 2024 Delight in a special exploration of Italy’s southern climes, from striking Sicily and the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to unheralded Apulia, the alluring “boot heel” where a vivid history, unique architecture, and bountiful plains join the sun and sea in creating a prized (and crowd-free) region. Add Italian hospitality, outstanding cuisine, and notable lodgings for la dolce vita, small-group style.  Scotland: Highlands & Islands, September 9-20, 2024 “My heart’s in the Highlands,” said Robert Burns – as will you, as we travel from city to country, mainland to island, on this sweet journey. From loch to loch and glen to glen, we encounter stunning natural beauty and welcoming clans, while city life serves up the colorful past – and cosmopolitan present.  Provincial French Countryside, September 27-October 11, 2024 Experience the beauty, allure, and hospitality of provincial France, at an easy pace and in a unique style. Anchored by stays in vibrant Toulouse and enchanting Paris, the journey features diverse Langue- doc, the remote Dordogne, the lovely Loire Valley, and historic Normandy as we stay in charming rural inns and small country hotels. It’s a small group tour de force!  New Zealand Adventure, October 10-25, 2024 It’s a tale of two islands as our small group journeys from New Zealand’s North to its South, through lively cities and pristine fiords, past lush farmland and enchanted forests in a land where the outdoors is the national shrine. Add engaging “Kiwis” and intriguing indigenous cultures – it’s a pure New Zealand experi- ence.  Southeast Asia Odysseys, October 31-November 18, 2024 Engaging, diverse, intriguing … This just begins to describe Southeast Asia and our small group odyssey. We cruise the Mekong through Laos; explore the spectacular – Angkor Wat – and the sublime – Ha Long Bay; and engage with local farmers and hill tribespeople on this comprehen- sive, well-paced adventure DONATE NOW FGCU Academy Needs Your Support Today to Ensure that Our Critical Mission of Senior Education and Enrichment Continues! FGCU Academy is ready to serve the SWFL community for the 2023 Season—Learning, Growing, Sharing, Socializing. I am excited to welcome you this year to the new FGCU Naples Center, which is located at 704 Goodlette Frank Rd N, Suite 330 in Naples. Also, we have two new locations in Lee County, Pelican Landing in Bonita Springs and the FGCU Kleist Center on main campus. As always, both locations are open to all our students. Our passion keeps us moving forward and your donations will do the same. Please take a few minutes to consider donating to ensure our continued success. All amounts make a difference in strengthening the work we do in the community. Your gift will allow the Academy to offer more than 1,500 diverse and fascinating programs at more than fifteen locations throughout SWFL. Please visit our website to review the rich and varied programmatic offerings that are available this year. Through our mission we promise to enrich the lives, minds and social well-being of more than 10,000 SWFL adults and seniors during our 2023 season. Donate online at https://www.fgcu.edu/academy/givenow I am grateful for your consideration to support this vital community outreach program this year. I look forward to seeing you at a FGCU Academy program soon. Please contact me directly at [email protected] or 239-434-4838 with questions or to learn more. In gratitude, John J. Guerra Director of FGCU Academy     FGCU Academy Collier / Lee / Charlotte FGCU ACADEMY NAPLES CENTER 704 Goodlette-Frank Rd N Suite 330 Naples, FL 34102 239-434-4737 [email protected] |