Class of 2008

Angela Bell, ’08

2013
Issue Date: 
March 2013

Angela Bell, (Communication), and Wes Bell welcomed the birth of their daughter, Cassandra Rose, on Jan. 16. She weighed 6.2 pounds and was 21 inches.

Charles Faramo, ’08 and Talia Ferreira, ’10

2013
Issue Date: 
March 2013

Charles Faramo, (Management), and Talia Ferreira, (Resort and Hospitality Management), have announced their engagement. An October wedding is planned. They live in Orlando.

John Calabrese, ’08

2013
Issue Date: 
March 2013

John Calabrese, (Finance), has joined Plevin & Gallucci Company, L.P.A., one of the top plaintiffs law firms in Ohio. He will focus his practice on workers’ compensation appeals, personal injury claims and medical malpractice litigation. He earned his J.D. at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.

Jonel Gomez, ’08

2013
Issue Date: 
March 2013
Jonel Gomez, ’08

Jonel Gomez, (Master’s, Nursing), is a nurse practitioner for oculoplastic surgeon Stephen Laquis. She was recently appointed to the editorial board of the Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association and will speak about periocular lesions at several national dermatology conferences.

Karen (Layer) Folcik, ’08

2013
Issue Date: 
March 2013

Karen (Layer) Folcik, (Psychology), created Ring Wrapper, a skin-safe, protective silicone band that stretches around your ring, keeping it safe from damage and from falling off of your finger. She earned her master’s degree from Columbia University and is an entrepreneur.

Cord McConnell, ’08

2013
Issue Date: 
March 2013

Cord McConnell, (Communication), has completed his latest film, “Me Without You.” He has worked on this love story for two years.

“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.

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.

Alumni Weekend: Eagle Night Out

Location: 
Tipsy Tarpon, Miromar Outlets

Let’s take over Tipsy Tarpon in this exclusive Eagle party. Enjoy music, giveaways, extended happy hour and free appetizers at this kickoff celebration. 7 p.m., Tipsy Tarpon, Miromar Outlets.