Pinnacle - Fall 2011

2011
Pinnacle Issue - Fall 2011
Issue Date: 
October 2011
Complete Issue: 

In this Issue:

Big dig

A summer field study gives students a chance to apply archaeology techniques while helping the Seminoles try to reclaim their history.

Art on the fly

Students push their creativity - and pull an all-nighter - for FGCU's annual 24 Hour Festival.

Ground war

FGCU's battle to eradicate invasive exotic plants and replace them with natives wages on.

Moving up

The coaching staff previews FGCU's first season as a full-fledged Division I school.

Setting the PACE

2011 Alumna of Distinction Melissa Simontis is devoted to promoting a program that helps girls at risk turn their lives around.

Eagles soar

FGCU's annual awards for rising alumni recognize a special agent, a nurse who deals with newborn mortality and others.

Going digital

Assistant Professor of Art Michael Salmond meets the growing demand for an electronic and interactive media curriculum.

Hooked on fish

A banking magnate donates his collection of rare and ancient ichthyology reference books.

Driving green

Estero Bay Chevrolet provides energy-saving Volt to President Bradshaw.

Departments

  • President’s Q&A
  • Editor’s Corner
  • How to…
  • Anatomy of ... 
  • Faces
  • Cutting Edge
  • Where are they now?
  • Collective We
  • By the Numbers 
  • Sense of Place
  • Class Notes