Nominate high-flying alumni
It’s time to nominate deserving graduates for this year’s Alumni of Distinction and Soaring Eagle awards. Recipients will be honored on Feb. 16, during Homecoming Weekend (see below). The deadline to nominate is Friday, Jan. 12. Visit the Alumni Association website for award criteria and nomination forms. Email questions.
Mark your calendar for Homecoming
Homecoming is set for Feb. 15-17 and will offer plenty of fun, festivities and time to visit with fellow alumni.
The weekend begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, with a Meet the President cocktail reception at the newly created facilities at North Lake. President Mike Martin will be introduced. At 6 p.n. Friday, the annual Alumni Awards presentation will take place during which this year’s Alumnus or Alumna of Distinction and Soaring Eagles will be honored. (See previous story for details on nominating someone for these prestigious awards.)
Saturday is basketball day, The FGCU women’s team plays Lipscomb at 4 p.m. There’s an alumni tailgate party at 6 p.m. at the ROC (Recreation Outdoor Complex), followed by the men’s game vs. Lipscomb at 7 p.m.