FGCU Eagle Advocacy

10/08/2026

🦅 Eagle Advocates, tonight’s the night!

Join us for the **Eagle Advocacy Legislative Appreciation & Kickoff** as we celebrate our Southwest Florida Legislative Delegation and kick off our advocacy efforts for the 2027 Legislative Session!

📍 Cohen Student Union, Room 214
🗓️ Tonight, October 8
🥂 Cocktails & light hors d’oeuvres: 5–6:30 p.m.
🎤 Program begins: 5:30 p.m.
👔 Business attire
🚗 Parking in Lot 5

✅ RSVP: https://uniqo.de/eagleadvocacy

Reconnect with fellow Eagles and help advance the university we love. We look forward to seeing you tonight! 💙💚

**Your Voice, Advancing Your University.**

09/29/2026

Gain hands-on experience, build valuable professional connections, and strengthen your research, communication, and critical-thinking skills through FGCU’s Legislative Internship Program.

To Apply https://www.fgcu.edu/governmentrelations/legislativeinternship/

Selected students receive a stipend while working full-time in a Florida legislative office in Tallahassee during the spring semester.

✅ Explore the legislative process
✅ Develop career-ready skills
✅ Expand your professional network
✅ Make an impact in public service

📅 Applications close September 30—apply today!

09/18/2026

Call for Student Volunteers!

09/11/2026

📣 Applications are open for FGCU’s Legislative Internship Program!

Students from all majors can gain hands-on experience working with elected officials in Tallahassee from March 2–April 30.

🏠 Housing provided
💵 $2,500 stipend
🎓 Earn up to nine credit hours

Applicants must be full-time, degree-seeking FGCU students with at least 30 earned credit hours and a minimum 3.25 GPA.

Apply by September 30:
https://fgcu.formstack.com/forms/legislative_internship_program_application_packet_instructions

Learn more:
https://www.fgcu.edu/governmentrelations/legislativeinternship/

Legislative Internship Program

09/09/2026

🏛️ ** Your Future Starts at FGCU! **

Gain hands-on experience, build valuable professional connections and strengthen your research, communication and critical-thinking skills through FGCU’s Legislative Internship Program.

Selected students receive a stipend while working full-time in a Florida legislative office in Tallahassee during the spring semester.

✅ Explore the legislative process
✅ Develop career-ready skills
✅ Expand your professional network
✅ Make an impact in public service

FGCU provides housing, and you may be eligible to earn up to 9 credit hours!

Contact Marilyn McGovern for more information [email protected].

📅 **Applications close September 30—apply today!**

09/09/2026

Join Azul The Eagle for the EA Legislative Appreciation & Kickoff as we recognize the Southwest Florida Legislative Delegation for their continued commitment to Florida Gulf Coast University and officially launch our advocacy efforts for the 2027 Legislative Session.

Thursday, October 8, 2026
Cohen Student Union, Room 214
Cocktail Reception | 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Program Begins | 5:30 p.m.
Business Attire

Your presence solidifies FGCU’s unified support for our legislative partners and the university’s priorities for the year ahead.

Please RSVP by September 26, 2026, using this link: uniqo.de/eagleadvocacy .

08/20/2026

Want a front-row seat to Florida’s legislative process?

Apply for FGCU’s Legislative Internship Program and spend the 2027 spring semester working full-time in the Tallahassee office of a Florida senator or representative. This stipend-supported, nonpartisan experience allows you to build professional skills, expand your network, and explore careers in government, public policy, communications, law, and public service.
Hurry, applications for 2027 close September 30th!
Take your education beyond the classroom—and take the next step toward your future.

🦅 Learn more and apply today: https://www.fgcu.edu/governmentrelations/

The primary function of the Office of Government Relations is to advocate for the University at the local, state, and federal levels. The Office of Government Relations helps fulfill this mission by actively engaging elected leaders, monitoring state and federal legislative activity and advocating f...

08/20/2026

Have a great year! From your FGCU Government Relations Teams
Go Eagles! And Wings up 🦅

05/14/2026

Action Alert Message

The budget conference process has begun—now is the time to act.
We need your voice to advocate for our state elected officials to increase operational funding that supports our university, student success, and our region’s future.

Use the talking points below to guide your outreach, but make your message your own—personal stories and perspectives have the greatest impact.

Talking point inspiration:

• FGCU has strengthened our performance and continues to deliver strong results for students, workforce development, and our regional economy—all while operating efficiently and maximizing every dollar.
• Investing in Your University will help build on this momentum, allowing FGCU to meet growing regional demand and continue producing the talent and skills Florida’s employers need.

ACT QUICKLY, as this Action Alert begins NOW and expires on Friday, May 15 at 5pm. Use the link below.

https://www.votervoice.net/FGCU/Campaigns/137369/Respond

Your Voice Makes An Impact!

Thank you for speaking up and helping secure these essential resources. You are an FGCU champion!

03/25/2026

Here’s how you can make an impact:

• Donate: The Give Day site is live and accepting donations, so give today at https://donate.fgcu.edu/g/fgcu-day

• Share: This post on all of your social networks.

• Engage: Tag FGCU and use to spread the word!