The Office of Public Policy Events seeks to cultivate active citizenship and serve as a steward of education and civic engagement by bringing the campus and community together for open dialogue on pressing public policy issues.
Through forums and debates, we provide opportunities to explore diverse and opposing perspectives, fostering civil discourse and promoting mutual understanding.
By endorsing principles of civility and encouraging the exchange of new ideas, we aim to strengthen democracy and enhance the quality of life for all in our community.
All events are free and open to faculty, staff, students, and the public.
The Office of Public Policy Events is housed in the Office of the President and in alignment with ¹ó³Ò°ä±«â€™s Statement of Free Expression.
Please direct all questions to Justin Fitzgerald at jfitzgerald@fgcu.edu.
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- Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Ä¢¹½TV Margaret Antonier Hall (AB9), Room 106
- 4:30pm-6:00pm: Panel Discussion
- Wednesday, September 16, 2026
- Ä¢¹½TV Cohen Student Union Ballroom
- 12:00pm-1:30pm: Panel Discussion
- Tuesday, March 24, 2026
- Ä¢¹½TV Cohen Student Union Ballroom
- 5:30pm: Check-In and Reception
- 6:00pm-7:30pm: Panel Discussion
- Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Ä¢¹½TV Cohen Student Union Ballroom
- 5:30pm: Check-In and Reception
- 6:00pm-7:30pm: Panel Discussion
- Thursday, November 13, 2025
- 5:00pm: Reception
- 5:30pm: Screening of Documentary "Rising: Surviving the Surge"
- 6:30pm: Panel Discussion
- Academic Building 9 Atrium & Auditorium, Room 106
- Tuesday, October 28, 2025
- Academic Building 9 Auditorium, Room 106
- 5:30pm: Check-In and Reception
- 6:00pm-7:30pm: Panel Discussion
- Thursday, April 3, 2025
- Event: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
- Cohen Student Union, Room 201
- Monday, February 24, 2025
- Doors Open: 6:30 p.m.
- Event: 7:00 p.m.
- Cohen Student Union, Room 201
- Wednesday, November 20, 2024
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Doors Open: 5 p.m.
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Event: 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
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AB9, Room 106
- Friday, September 20, 2024
- Doors Open: 3:30 p.m.
- Event: 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Edwards Hall, Room 112
- Wednesday, April 3, 2024
- Reception: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
- Main program: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Cohen Student Union Ballroom, Room 201
- Wednesday, February 7, 2024
- 6:00pm - 7:30pm
- Edwards Hall 112
- Monday, October 16, 2023
- 2:00pm - 3:30pm
- Cohen Student Union Ballroom
- Wednesday, September 6, 2023
- 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Cohen Student Union Ballroom
Primary Contact:
- Justin Fitzgerald, Director, jfitzgerald@fgcu.edu
Support Staff:
- Shannon Coelho, Event Coordination, scoelho@fgcu.edu
- Julie Eacho, Event Coordination, jeacho@fgcu.edu
- Jennifer Goen, Governmental Liason, jgoen@fgcu.edu
- Steve Rokusek, University Library, srokusek@fgcu.edu
- Rayna Smith, Event Coordination, raysmith@fgcu.edu