FGCU Academy Honors Our Fallen Soldiers

Hundreds of courses. Knowledgeable instructors.  Have it your way, online or in-person.       May 2023   FGCU Academy Memorial Day: Honoring Those Who Died in Military Service   Greetings, FGCU Academy newsletter will be taking a break and will return Sunday June 4th with new and updated information for you. Until then, we wish all of our fallen soldiers’ families peace and comfort.   Memorial Day is the time we celebrate our fallen heroes while in service. See below for a bit of historical tidbits.   Memorial Day, which is celebrated on the last Monday in May, honors service members who have died in military service to the nation. The holiday has roots dating back to the post-Civil War era, when citizens would informally place spring flower memorials on the graves of fallen soldiers.   There are many claims as to when and where “Decoration Day” started. The town of Waterloo, New York, has come to be known as to where it all began. On May 5, 1866, the town hosted a city-wide celebration of “Decoration Day,” encouraging its citizens to create memorials on soldiers’ graves with flags and flowers. A few years later in 1868, Gen. John A. Logan declared that the first-ever national Decoration Day should take place on May 30, as the date was a neutral day for On May 20, 1868, over 5,000 first-ever National Decoration Day participants decorated the graves of the 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. By the late 1800s, cities and communities across the United States began to observe the day and several states declared it a legal holiday.   Over the next few decades, the day transitioned from being called Decoration Day to its current name of Memorial Day.   In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May instead of a set calendar day. By 1971, the three-day weekend for federal employees went into full effect.   Today, Memorial Day is often associated with the start of summer, discount sales and cookouts with friends.   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 NOW! (summer classes begin June 1)     View May Daily Calendar   View June Daily Calendar   Register Online       We are available to assist with registration – 239.434.4737   FEATURE CLASSES Information, Misinformation, Disinformation @ Bentley Village May 25 | 10 – 11:30 am   Sources of information do matter. Dr. Elliott, Dean of the FGCU Bradshaw Library, provides participants with the tools to identify quality information while identifying misinformation and disinformation. Thanks to the internet and social media, you can get answers to just about every question you have. However, there are some contributors to these sites that either provide the wrong information unintentionally, or worse, intentionally. This lecture helps you find the most accurate answers in the shortest amount of time. Chinese Intelligence @ Bentley Village May 30 | 1:30 – 3 pm   China has a large and highly proficient intelligence organization. They are particularly effective in human intelligence, economic espionage and cyber warfare. They are also very aggressive in co-opting students, academics and businessmen. Topics include: structure; mission; effectiveness; operations; Ministry for State Security; People’s Liberation Army; industrial and economic espionage; cyber warfare; and TikTok.     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!   LOOKING AHEAD   See a sample of what is coming over the next week click on any title below for more information       Tuesday May 30 –The Invisibility of Social Issues in Southwest Florida   Thursday June 1 –Franz Joseph – The Last Habsburg Emperor –Great Discussions Group (2-part sessions) New Session   Monday June 5 –The Berlin Wall –Sydney Reilly “Ace of Spies” – The “Real” James Bond?    Tuesday June 6 –Queen Victoria – The Grandmother of Europe –Writers Collaborative Workshop (4-part series) New Session   Wednesday June 7 –Napoleon Bonaparte   Thursday June 8 –Apple Watch Tips, Tricks & Secrets of the New Watch OS 9   Friday June 9 –Voyage to Mars       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     LEGENDARY TURKEY – View Full Itinerary/Travel Brochure September 1 – 15, 2023 | 15 days Exotic sights, scents, and sounds reign in this fascinating land where Europe and Asia meet. From Istanbul, magnificent “Empress of the World,” to ancient ruins, stunning landscapes, and the dramatic – and legendary – Turquoise Coast, Turkey engages and beguiles, offering us an unparalleled small group experience. ACROSS SPAIN & PORTUGAL – View Full Itinerary/Travel Brochure September 10 – 26, 2023 | 17 days Fortified cities and tiny fishing villages, rugged Atlantic coastline and commanding Pyrenees peaks, iconic shrines to both religion and fine art, and intimate lodgings in historic paradores and pousadas – it all awaits on this singular small group journey from Lisbon across the north of Spain, ending in vibrant Barcelona. PEARLS OF DALMATIA – View Full Itinerary/Travel Brochure September 14 – 28, 2023 | 15 days  Independent, democratic Croatia welcomes visitors eager to absorb its remarkable history and culture – and its beautiful and unspoiled Dalmatian coastline. As our small group travels from historic Zagreb and beautiful Lake Bled to the Habsburg resort of Opatija, the island of Hvar, and beloved Dubrovnik, we see why this cherished region lays such a claim on the hearts of all who visit. 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. ISRAEL: TIMELESS WONDERS – View Full Itinerary/Travel Brochure October 14 – 25, 2023 | 12 days  Encounter a land of extraordinary beauty and belief, of spirit and story, history and hospitality. From modern Tel Aviv to scen­ic Upper Galilee, ancient Tiberias and storied Nazareth to Jerusalem, “City of Gold,” we engage all our senses in a small group encounter with this extraordinary and holy land, with a five-night stay in Jerusalem at the legendary King David hotel.     FGCU Academy Travel 2024  Call for More Info – 239-434-4838  Travel Brochures will be available Summer 2023 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 highlands, 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 traveling 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 Languedoc, 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 experience.  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 comprehensive, 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]

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