Class of 2007

Jenna Desiderio, ’07

2013
Issue Date: 
March 2013
Jenna Desiderio, ’07 and Nathan Oppe

Jenna Desiderio, (Marketing), and Nathan Oppe are engaged. Desiderio is employed with Premier Beverage. The couple lives in Coconut Creek.

“James and the Giant Peach”

Date: 
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 8:00pm
Location: 
TheatreLab, Arts Complex, FGCU campus

FGCU Children’s Theatre production of Roald Dahl’s classic tale. TheatreLab, Arts Complex, FGCU campus. Runs through 6/16. $7 adults, free for children younger than 12.

“Finals: Spring 2013 Senior Projects”

Location: 
Main Gallery, Arts Complex, FGCU campus

5-7 p.m., Opening reception, Main Gallery, Arts Complex, FGCU campus. Runs through 5/4, with additional artwork on display in ArtLab.

Wind Orchestra Concert

Location: 
Lamb of God Church, 19691 Cypress View Drive, Fort Myers

3 p.m., Lamb of God Church, 19691 Cypress View Drive, Fort Myers.

“Music of Schubert”

Location: 
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU campus

7:30 p.m., Concert featuring pianists Naomi Niskala and Michael Baron, U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU campus. $7

University Choir/Chamber Choir Concert

Location: 
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU campus

3 p.m., U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU campus.

Annual Celebration of the Arts

Location: 
Arts Complex, FGCU campus

• 5-7 p.m., Opening reception, “Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition,” Main Gallery, Arts Complex, FGCU campus. Runs through 4/11.
• 7 p.m., FGCU chamber ensembles concert, U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU campus.
• 8 p.m., Opening night, “Constellation III: Dog Wish,” TheatreLab, Arts Complex, FGCU campus. An original ensemble performance exploring human-dog relationships, created in collaboration with the Humane Society of the United States. Runs Wednesday-Sunday through 4/14. $7

Summer Soiree

Date: 
Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 6:00pm
Location: 
Seasons 52, 8930 Tamiami Trail N., Naples

Celebrate the start of summer by mixing and mingling with fellow alumni, colleagues and friends. Be sure to bring a business card for a chance to win an Eagle souvenir. 6 p.m., Seasons 52, 8930 Tamiami Trail N., Naples.

Green and Blue Tailgate

Location: 
Hammond Stadium, 4100 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers

Are you ready for some baseball? This is the game you do not want to miss as FGCU takes on the University of Florida. Join the FGCU Alumni Association and Eagle fans for an exclusive tailgate featuring music, a dinner buffet and drinks. 5 p.m., Hammond Stadium, 4100 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers.

Andrea Rassi, ’07

2012
Issue Date: 
November 2012
Andrea Rassi and Christopher DeVita

Andrea Rassi (Education), and Christopher DeVita were married Feb. 4 at the Naples Botanical Gardens. Rassi is an elementary school teacher and graduated with her master’s in reading curriculum at Grand Canyon University in 2010.

Cassady Curtin, ’07

2012
Issue Date: 
November 2012
Cassady Curtin, ’07

Cassady Curtin (Marketing), has been named to WCI Communities’ sales staff at Hampton Park at Gateway. She is also a licensed real estate professional in New York and Florida and served as a real estate agent in Manhattan, assisting with luxury apartment sales and rentals.

Danilo Baylen, ’07

2012
Issue Date: 
November 2012

Danilo Baylen (Master’s, Elementary Education), was awarded tenure and promoted to the rank of full-time professor (Instructional Technology) in the Department of Educational Innovation, College of Education at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Ga.

Kristi Lester, ’07

2012
Issue Date: 
November 2012

Kristi Lester (Communication), was appointed to the Board of Directors at Collier Child Care Resources, Inc. She is employed by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office as a public information officer apprentice.

Zachary Katkin, ’07

2012
Issue Date: 
November 2012

Zachary Katkin (Liberal Studies), published his newest book, “Business Web Design Guide: Everything a Business Owner Must Know to Navigate the World of Web Design.” It covers everything you need to know to develop a website as a business owner or entrepreneur. It is the first installment of a two-part series covering web development and internet marketing.

Jesse Dylan Strouse, ’07

2012
Issue Date: 
November 2012

Jesse Dylan Strouse, (Communication), died April 2 at Cape Coral Hospital of complications from the flu. He is survived by his parents, Robert and LuAnne Strouse, and his girlfriend, Carol Poist. Strouse was a founding member of Kappa Alpha Order and was involved with Student Government. He loved music, cars and animals.

Alumni Weekend: FGCU Women’s basketball vs. USC Upstate

Location: 
Alico Arena

Get your cheer on and root our home team to victory. 7:30 p.m., Alico Arena.

Alumni Weekend: Alumni Association Member and Class Reunion Reception

Location: 
Hospitality Suite, Alico Arena

Join us in the hospitality suite for an assortment of desserts. Appearances by FGCU President Wilson G. Bradshaw, former men’s and women’s basketball players and Azul the mascot. 6:30 p.m., Hospitality Suite, Alico Arena.

Alumni Weekend: FGCU Men’s basketball vs. USC Upstate

Location: 
Alico Arena

Wear your colors and help us fill Alico Arena for this much-anticipated game. 5:15 p.m., Alico Arena.

Alumni Weekend: Green and Blue Tailgate

Location: 
Outside Alico Arena

Enjoy food provided by local restaurants, activities for the whole family, and Eagle giveaways. 3 p.m., outside of Alico Arena.

Alumni Weekend: Alumni Basketball Game

Location: 
Alico Arena

Return to the court to cheer on your favorite former FGCU basketball players and cheerleaders as they reunite for an exhibition game against current students. 2 p.m., Alico Arena.