FAU Looks to Bounce Back Against Florida Gulf Coast Oct 3, 2007
BOCA RATON, FL - With just one game in an eight-day span, the Florida Atlantic University men's soccer team turns its complete focus on new rival Florida Gulf Coast University in a Thursday match-up at FAU Field. The Owls (4-5-0, 1-0-0 ASC) were stunned in a 2-1 overtime loss to Marshall University last Sunday at home, a game the Thundering Herd triumphed in despite losing three players to red cards in regulation. (Fausports.com)
FAU Posts Third-Place Finish at FGCU Invitational Oct 2, 2007
ESTERO, FL - Just three strokes away from the top of the overall team leader board, The Florida Atlantic University women's golf team settled for a third-place finish Sunday at the Florida Gulf Coast University Fall Invitational at Miromar Lakes Golf Club. Following an impressive second-place showing at the season-opening 2007 Colonial Women's Intercollegiate Tournament, the Owls again started strong with an opening round 296 - good for a nine-shot first day lead after Saturday's action. (Fausports.com)
FAU Edged 2-1 by Marshall in Home Return Oct 1, 2007
Florida Atlantic (4-5-0) next faces Florida Gulf Coast University this Thursday at 7 p.m. in the second of a three-game home stand. Real-time updates are available online by logging onto GameTracker at fausports. (Fausports.com)
Bucknell Men's Soccer Opens Patriot League Play Saturday at Navy Sep 29, 2007
DeVuono was the Patriot League and ECAC Player of the Week last week thanks to a hat trick in a 4-0 win over Florida Gulf Coast University. Senior defender Anthony Parker was also honored by the Patriot League, picking up Defensive Player of the Week honors. (Bucknellbison.com)
FAU Prepares for FGCU Fall Invitational Sep 29, 2007
BOCA RATON, FL - The Florida Atlantic University women's golf team heads into weekend play at the Florida Gulf Coast University Fall Invitational with high hopes, after an impressive second-place finish at last week's Colonial Women's Intercollegiate Tournament. earned individual runner-up honors after a tournament-best opening round 69 (-3) and a final score of 146 (+2) for the event, held in Williamsburg, VA on September 17 and 18. (Fausports.com)
ISSUES & IDEAS Sep 23, 2007
Peace activists nationwide share outrage - 09/23/2007 - MiamiHerald (The Miami Herald)
FAU Finishes 2nd at Colonial Women's Intercollegiate Sep 19, 2007
FAU next travels to Miramar Lakes Golf Club in Estero, FL for the Florida Gulf Coast University Fall Invitational, taking place September 29-30. . (Fausports.com)
USF Men's Golf 10th After Two Rounds at 2007 Hartford Hawks Invitational Sep 15, 2007
Penn State University (292-292-585), Florida Gulf Coast University (291-297-588), St. John's University (291-299-590) and the University of Texas at San Antonio (298-296-594) round out the top five teams. St. John's Keegan Bradley leads FGCU's Kyle Henderson by a stroke in the individual standings. (Usfdons.com)
Walters Announces 2007-08 FAU Men's Basketball Schedule Sep 13, 2007
FAU opens its home slate on December 1 against McNeese State University, starting a three-game home stand that includes Florida Gulf Coast University (December 8) and University of North Florida (December 18). The Owls start conference play with a road game against Arkansas State University on December 20 before traveling for a non-conference tilt against Monmouth University (December 23). (Fausports.com)
InfoTech Identifies Avaya as Unified Messaging Market Leader in North America Sep 12, 2007
Florida Gulf Coast University migrated to Avaya Modular Messaging from its former Octel voice mail system to provide 900 users with one-stop access and management of all voice, fax and Microsoft email messages. The solution is integrated with Microsoft Exchange, which allows the university to choose Avaya or Microsoft as the repository for message storage and retrieval. (Canada Newswire)
Owls Prepare for FAU Classic Sep 12, 2007
The first match features the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles against the Panthers of Georgia State University, starting at 5 p.m. on Friday. FGCU (2-1-0) is led by freshman Chris DiNapoli (1G, 1A - 3 Pts), whose seven shots include the game-winning goal over UNLV in the team's season-opener. (Fausports.com)
Owls Face Rockets, Bulls in Non-Conference Tilts Sep 12, 2007
FAU will face Toledo in Ft. Myers, FL, as the two teams square off on the campus of Florida Gulf Coast University. The Owls are coming off a pair of tough losses last weekend, falling 2-1 to both Ball State and Northwestern during the FAU Classic. (Fausports.com)
Women's Basketball Releases 2007-08 Schedule Sep 11, 2007
Memphis then embarks on a three-game road swing that will include a second SEC opponent with a Dec. 18th stop at Arkansas and then a second tournament of the year, this one at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Meyers, Dec. 20-21st. Florida Gulf Coast was 34-1 last season, going undefeated until the NCAA Division II national championship game. (Gotigersgo.com)
Volleyball Falls Twice On Second Day Of UNC Hampton Inn & Suites Classic Sep 2, 2007
Florida Gulf Coast University was crowned champions tournament with a narrow points victory over Iowa. Both teams were undefeated (FGCU 3-0 4-0) and did not have the chance to play each other head-to-head, so it came down to FGCU's point differential over their opponents. (Uncbears.com)
Ex-president condemns Buckeye fans as rioters Aug 31, 2007
"When you win a game, you riot. When you lose a game, you riot. When spring comes, you riot. African-American Heritage Festival weekend, you riot," Karen Holbrook said last week during a videotaped interview for the president's job at Florida Gulf Coast University. When you win a game, you riot. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Ex-Ohio State President Complains About School's Culture Of Rioting Aug 31, 2007
"When you win a game, you riot. When you lose a game, you riot. When spring comes, you riot. African-American Heritage Festival weekend, you riot," Karen Holbrook said last week during a videotaped interview for the president's job at Florida Gulf Coast University. She told officials there that she confronted a culture of rioting when she arrived at Ohio State in 2002 and that she witnessed people doing "disgusting things, unbelievable things" on a videotape she ordered made after the Ohio... (Mac-Sports.com)
$27M woodpecker habitat plan unveiled Aug 25, 2007
The plan was drafted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the University of Georgia, Florida Gulf Coast University, the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the Arkansas Natural Heritage Foundation. The woodpecker was thought to be extinct when Cornell University researchers reported spotting one in 2004 in an eastern Arkansas swamp. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Nine NCAA Tournament Teams Highlight FSU Women's Basketball 2007-08 Schedule Aug 24, 2007
Florida State's season opener will be a historical one as it travels to Florida Gulf Coast University on November 9 for the Eagles' Division I debut. The home opener is set for November 11 against North Florida at 2 p.m. The Seminoles travel to in-state rival Florida on November 23, the night before the Florida State-Florida football game. (Seminoles.com)
Florida State Volleyball Hosts Tournament This Weekend Aug 24, 2007
Making the trip to Tallahassee this year will be Texas Christian University, UNC Asheville and Florida Gulf Coast University. The Seminoles will play against the Bulldogs of UNCA at 10:00 a.m. and the TCU Horned Frogs at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday the 25. (Seminoles.com)
UMES HOOPS HAS A NEW LOOK, NAME NEW PLAYERS, NEW COACHES, & A NEW SCHEDULE Aug 23, 2007
They conclude that tournament in South Padre Island Texas on the 23rd and 24th of the month with games against Austin Peay State University and Florida Gulf Coast University. The Hawks close the month out at West Virginia on the 27th. (Umeshawks.com)
Iowa Announces Men's Non-Conference Basketball Slate Aug 23, 2007
Florida Gulf Coast University visits Iowa City Sunday, Nov. 18 and Iowa hosts Maryland-Eastern Shore Nov. 20 as part of that event. This season will mark just the fourth time in school history the Hawkeyes have hosted as many as 18 games. (Hawkeyesports.com)
BGSU Announces 2007-08 Women's Basketball Schedule Aug 21, 2007
In the first round, the Falcons will face Florida Gulf Coast University. The Eagles, a newcomer to NCAA Division I this season, finished as the NCAA Division II national runners-up a year ago. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Florida officials reject Young's road earmark Aug 19, 2007
Young was approached by leaders at Florida Gulf Coast University, which wanted the interchange for better access, said Young's chief of staff, Mike Anderson ... Florida Gulf Coast University's Washington lobbyist is listed as Rick Alcalde, a Young campaign donor and the same lobbyist who worked in Washington on behalf of Aronoff's firm, the Landon Companies. (Anchorage Daily News)
Undocumented Students Keep DREAM Act Hopes Alive Aug 19, 2007
I refused to believe it," said Dulce, now 20. Unlike many undocumented teenagers, Dulce's college story has a happy ending. She received her associate's degree in May from Hillsborough Community College. She recently received a $30,000 private scholarship that will cover tuition, books, and room and board at Florida Gulf Coast University this fall. Undocumented students can attend public schools under a 1982 Supreme Court ruling. But undocumented college-age students are not eligible for federal... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Young's Florida earmark dropped from road plan Aug 18, 2007
It gives an escape route (for hurricane evacuations) and it gives an overpass thats necessary for the university there, Young said, referring to Florida Gulf Coast University, whose president, William Merwin, has called the project vital. . (Anchorage Daily News)
Nick Mingione and David Haverstick Added to Catamount Baseball Coaching Staff Aug 11, 2007
Prior to his return to his alma mater, he served as a volunteer assistant at Florida Gulf Coast University for six months. During his five years as an assistant coach, Mingione helped direct four conference championships with an average of 46 wins per season, while compiling an impressive 232-72 record. (Catamountsports.com)
Weather puts damper on Divot Derby Aug 1, 2007
"There's a lot of good players this year, so it's a little bit more competition," said Robinson, who is headed to Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, where he will attempt to make the golf team as a walkon. "But I think I have a good chance, because I like Perdido Bay a lot," he said. (Pensacola News Journal)
Paul Ruby ready for Lely activities director job Jul 22, 2007
He has a master's degree in educational administration from Florida Gulf Coast University. He has taught at Lely High School 11 years. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Lee Junior Team Tennis Underway Jul 20, 2007
The six-week season culminated July 14 at Florida Gulf Coast University with approximately 65 kids participating in the JTT Regional Championship event. From Ralleyball to Junior Team Tennis. (Suite101.com)
Joint Venture Breaks Ground on 90-Acre Commercial Property in Fort Myers, FL Jul 13, 2007
MIAMI, July 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Realco-Greenwich, LLC, a joint venture of Greenwich Development and Realco Group, broke ground July 2, 2007 on Meridian Center, a mixed-use commercial development located in Ft. Myers, FL. The 90-acre property is strategically located on Ben Hill Griffin Parkway, less than a half-mile from Southwest Florida International Airport and within three miles of Florida Gulf Coast University. According to Greenwich CEO Ernesto Lopes, Phase I includes infrastructure... (PR Newswire)
Golf World: Understanding your swing plane Jul 13, 2007
He also coaches the Florida Gulf Coast University men's golf team. E-mail him at jmsuttie@aol. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
USF Names Former Hornets' Aide David Grace Assistant Basketball Coach Jul 13, 2007
Grace replaces , who resigned to become assistant coach at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Fla. where he had previous served on the staff. (Usfdons.com)
Four Conferences Merge To Form Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association Jul 11, 2007
"Florida Gulf Coast University begins its first ever season this Fall, and this gives us a home to be proud of and a very competitive environment for our team to continue to improve in. Watching the commissioners of four conferences work together for the betterment of swimming and diving and all the athletes in our programs has been inspiring.". "I am excited that the CCSA gives our student-athletes a chance to establish a new tradition," added Davidson swimming coach John Young. (Mac-Sports.com)
New basketball coach hits the ground running Jun 29, 2007
He's a graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, and will be teaching intensive reading at WHS.. He liked the situation at Williston for a couple of reasons: hey've had some success and I thought it was a situation where I could come in a build a program that could compete with the best in the state. (Williston Pioneer, FL)
Governor OK's tuition Jun 28, 2007
Governor OK's tuition hike at 3 universities - 06/27/2007 - MiamiHerald (Miami Herald)
Crist Changes Mind On Tuition Increases Jun 28, 2007
" Orlando applauded Crist's move on Wednesday, "but we still have a year gap we have to get through," he said. Tiered Price System Common Whatever concerns Crist had about his decision, the idea of charging higher tuition at some state universities than others is a common practice nationwide. Tuition and fees for resident students at Pennsylvania State University, for instance, can run up to nearly $12,000 annually. Some universities in Pennsylvania, however, collect just $7,000. Florida's... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
A murder mystery in Florida? Bones may tell Jun 21, 2007
"We were chasing the sun, trying to find as much as we could, as quick as possible," says Heather Walsh-Haney, a forensic anthropologist from Florida Gulf Coast University, who was in charge of retrieving the evidence. Next, teams of cadaver dogs, including German shepherds and Labrador retrievers, some specially trained to sniff out bones as old as 100 years, searched the area. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
ValleyCats Announce 2007 Roster Jun 14, 2007
Florida Gulf Coast University. Miami, FL. (FOX23 News, NY)
Coconut Road deal more recycled news, Young says Jun 9, 2007
But a 2004 study prepared for Florida Gulf Coast University concluded that "additional access to I-75 at Coconut Road would provide considerable public benefit" in hurricane evacuations. Young's involvement appears to have begun in early 2005, when Mack invited him to see Southwest Florida's transportation problems. (Anchorage Daily News)
Young dismisses tradeoffs for cash claim Jun 8, 2007
But a 2004 study prepared for the Florida Gulf Coast University concluded that additional access to I-75 at Coconut Road would provide considerable public benefit in hurricane evacuations. Youngs involvement in the region appears to have begun in early 2005, when Mack invited him to Southwest Florida to see first hand the regions transportation problems. (Anchorage Daily News)
FGCU program training local resort personnel Jun 8, 2007
The next time you visit the Marco Island Marriott or the Marco Beach Ocean Resort, you may be served or assisted by an intern from the nearby Florida Gulf Coast University. In its new program, FGCU will not only provide the needed staff for the resort industry in Collier County, but a one-of-its-kind program in Southwest Florida. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Ag Land Likely to Become Premium Jun 8, 2007
That's one of the conclusions from "Ag Business in SW Florida: Present and Future," a study done by Stuart Van Auken and Howard Finch, professors at the Lutgert College of Business at Florida Gulf Coast University. "Along the I-4 corridor, a lot of the land that's been in agriculture is coming out. The opportunity costs of keeping that land in agriculture is too high," Finch said Wednesday at the annual meeting of the Gulf Coast Citrus Growers Association in Bonita Springs. (The Ledger)
Campaign Funds for Alaskan; Road Aid to Florida Jun 7, 2007
At the invitation of the congressman from the district, Connie Mack, Mr. Young visited Florida Gulf Coast University for a meeting on the Interstate and other transportation questions. Afterward, Mr. Young went directly to the fund-raiser at the Hyatt Coconut Point. (The Ledger)
Golf Tips: Improving impact is key Jun 1, 2007
DrSuttie is a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher and coaches the Florida Gulf Coast University men's golf team. E-mail him at jmsuttie@aol. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Plan envisions Charlotte as security training hub for FBI, CIA, military Jun 1, 2007
Florida Gulf Coast University reported it plans to partner with The Grove. "We are very interested and we are waiting to hear back from them with a written proposal," said Susan Evans, an assistant to the university president. (Herald-Tribune)
Bones fuel speculation about murder mystery May 27, 2007
"They can give you a tremendous amount of information," said Walsh-Haney, a 39-year-old professor at nearby Florida Gulf Coast University. "You just have to know how to read them.". (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Salute the troops May 26, 2007
All of us here at Florida Gulf Coast University wish you the best ... Chief Warrant Officer Paul Allen is an Applications Specialist within Florida Gulf Coast University, information Systems department. (CNN)
Lely seniors ready for graduation May 25, 2007
The event begins at 8 p.m. at Alico Arena in Fort Myers on the campus of Florida Gulf Coast University. Class of 2007 valedictorian Katherine Conover will address the graduation crowd. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
People on the move May 24, 2007
Wenzel is a graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University. . (Pensacola News Journal)
CSI Too Close to Home May 23, 2007
It's politically uncool putting a human body out and letting it decompose but unfortunately it is a necessary artifact of human society," Byrd says. Once the cadaver has been exposed to open air, the bones picked clean by wildlife and insects, the skeletal remains are studied, then measured, catalogued and archived. More controlled research on human cadavers also would help in the courtroom, Byrd says, since the current method of using hog carcasses to determine key facts like probable time of... (Time.com)
Language: Hip-hoppin' to the old skool May 20, 2007
A couple of expressions keep popping up in classrooms all over," says Karen Tolchin, assistant professor of English at Florida Gulf Coast University, "looking back to what they think of as a previous era, which to us was not very long ago. One is back in the day - as in, 'back in the day when I had the old iPod. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Murdockwill see houses go up first May 19, 2007
The precise location of a proposed Florida Gulf Coast University satellite branch also was included in the latest plans. While FGCU has not agreed to the plan and the satellite branch is not a deal breaker, Kitson said he hopes county leaders and state legislators will lobby hard for the idea. (Herald-Tribune)
Murdock Village complexities May 19, 2007
Kitson's plan accounts for a Florida Gulf Coast University satellite campus on the property. That arrangement is far from certain, but Murdock Village would be an ideal site for a four-year university because it's easily accessible for students in Charlotte, Englewood and North Port. (Herald-Tribune)
An early look at the matchups for 2008 May 18, 2007
"In 2000, Garrod finished fifth in a five-man Republican primary won by D'Aprile.District 3Steven Silver is not only the lone Democrat, but the lone candidate to open a campaign account. He's ready to take on incumbent Tom Moore, who says he will seek re-election.Silver, 26, an education major at Edison College, says he'd go full bore to attract a campus of Florida Gulf Coast University. And, he'd favor selling ads to display in county's parks as a money-making scheme for parks and rec.District... (Herald-Tribune)
Science fair dominated by Episcopal Apr 30, 2007
This year's event took place April 11-13 in Fort Myers at Florida Gulf Coast University, which housed about 900 display projects competing for awards. While only 25 percent of the total projects received awards, 12 of the participating 14 Episcopal science fair projects received top rankings. (Florida Times-Union)
Fort Lewis College to increase tuition 5 percent Apr 21, 2007
But before coming to Fort Lewis in 2004, Bartel served as provost and executive vice president at Florida Gulf Coast University, one of the few universities in the nation that does not award tenure. Instead, Florida Gulf Coast employs its professors on rolling contracts. (Durango Herald)
Golf World: Discovering the X Factor Apr 21, 2007
Dr. Suttie also coaches the Florida Gulf Coast University men's golf team. E-mail him at jmsuttie@aol. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
BEY: Balduzzi makes good impression in college Mar 31, 2007
Kim Balduzzi will tell Smesko she s committed to playing basketball for Florida Gulf Coast University next season, and beyond. The Aquinas High School graduate will tell the Eagles coach she s glad she walked on to a team that was this year s NCAA Division II runner-up. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Eight skeletons found, serial killer feared Mar 30, 2007
Heather Walsh-Haney, a forensic anthropologist from Florida Gulf Coast University, is helping reconstruct the skeletons to determine age, gender, race and cause of death. Investigators are looking for nicks and cuts on the bones that could have been made by a knife or a bullet. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Parade of champions: Owls feted on campus Mar 29, 2007
Southern, which went 34-2 this season, defeated Florida Gulf Coast University 61-45 on Saturday in Kearney, Neb. to win the school s first national title in women s basketball. (New Haven Register, CT)
Remains of 8 people found in Fort Myers woods Mar 25, 2007
"It certainly sounds like a dump site," said Charlie Mesloh, an assistant professor of criminal justice at Florida Gulf Coast University and a former police officer. "But having said that, you would now have to determine whether they were murdered and dumped, killed at that location and left there or just bodies illegally disposed of.". (Orlando Sentinel)
Riverview's future hinges on $20 million Mar 21, 2007
The elevated field is a design executed in about eight places in the United States, including Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers. Last modified: March 21. (Herald-Tribune)
Women's Tennis Shuts Out Florida Gulf Coast, 7-0 Mar 20, 2007
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Coming off a victory over No. 16-ranked Wichita State earlier in the day, the Ohio State women's tennis team rounded out action with a 7-0 win over Florida Gulf Coast University Monday in Fort Myers, Fla ... Ohio State vs Florida Gulf Coast University Mar 19, 2007 at Fort Myers, Fla ... Ohio State 7, Florida Gulf Coast University 0. (Ohiostatebuckeyes.com)
Shell show highlighted by unique and creative works Mar 19, 2007
The shell club also presents two $600 grants to Florida Gulf Coast University students. "We are the only shell club left south of Sanibel that still holds a juried shell show," said Tripp's counterpart, co-chair Linda Shockley. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Untimely Errors Send Irish To Another Frustrating Loss Mar 17, 2007
- Casey Coleman tripled and scored on the ensuing errant relay throw, as the homestanding Florida Gulf Coast University baseball team ultimately cashed in four Notre Dame errors for four unearned runs, en route to edging the Irish, 5-3, in front of a spirited Friday-night home crowd at Swanson Stadium. Schedule Note: Due to travel delays involving the Harvard baseball team, Saturday's schedule has been altered at the FGCU St. Patrick's Week Classic. (Und.com)