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Interested in starting a new business? Join Steve Rokusek (Social Sciences Librarian) and Dr. Robert Diotalevi (Associate Professor of the Department of Justice Studies) on Wednesday, October 29 from 11:30 a.m. to noon for a virtual Forms of Business Ownership workshop.

This presentation will serve as an examination of business entities available for those interested in possibly starting a new business or learning more about business ventures in general, including but not limited to, sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations. A focus will be on determining which organization will best suit individual needs.

At the conclusion of this presentation participants will be able to:

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of different types of legal business entities
Summarize the structure of sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations
Understand the consequences of taxation and state and local taxes applicable to types of businesses
Analyze recent court decisions as well as hypothetical situations in the field
Identify current legislation involving the regulation of business

You may register for this workshop on the library's calendar page here. We hope to see you there!

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Roll Through Time at Our Upcoming Monopoly Night!

Join us for Monopoly Night: A Vintage Game Experience on Tuesday, October 28 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dr. Hanna Lipsey, Visiting Assistant Professor of History, will take you through a fun evening of history and friendly competition at the Data Visualization Wall on the first floor of Library West.Many individuals grew up playing Monopoly, never questioning how it came into existence. At Monopoly Night, attendees will learn about the history of Monopoly and how it transformed into the version we play today. In addition, you will have the opportunity to play with vintage sets from the 1930s and 1960s!Those in attendance will also receive a Monopoly affiliated sticker! All are welcome, and we hope you come out to this one-of-a-kind experience!...

Forms of Business Workshop Coming Soon!

Interested in starting a new business? Join Steve Rokusek (Social Sciences Librarian) and Dr. Robert Diotalevi (Associate Professor of the Department of Justice Studies) on Wednesday, October 29 from 11:30 a.m. to noon for a virtual Forms of Business Ownership workshop. This presentation will serve as an examination of business entities available for those interested in possibly starting a new business or learning more about business ventures in general, including but not limited to, sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations. A focus will be on determining which organization will best suit individual needs.At the conclusion of this presentation participants will be able to:Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of different types of legal business entitiesSummarize the structure of sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporationsUnderstand the consequences of taxation and state and local taxes applicable to types of businessesAnalyze recent court decisions as well as hypothetical situations in the fieldIdentify current legislation involving the regulation of businessYou may register for this workshop on the library's calendar page here. We hope to see you there!...

Save Time and Boost Your Research Skills with our Upcoming Workshop!

Are you tired of juggling endless articles and struggling to organize your research? Discover powerful tools that can streamline your workflow and elevate your evidence synthesis in this upcoming workshop!Join Kim Reycraft and Traci Mays from the Evidence Synthesis team on Thursday, October 16, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for an exciting workshop designed to help you master tools for systematic reviews and evidence synthesis.What is Evidence Synthesis?It’s a method of gathering, selecting and combining results from multiple studies to paint a clear, comprehensive picture of all the scholarly research on a topic—including published and unpublished work.Why attend?This workshop will introduce you to online tools that simplify the complex process of systematic reviews — from screening studies to managing citations. You’ll leave equipped with practical knowledge about the latest tools to make your research faster, easier and more effective.How to join?Registration is required. You may choose to attend either in-person or online. Sign up now on the library’s calendar page.Don’t miss this chance to supercharge your research process. We look forward to seeing you there!...

Nature's Canvas—Coming next week to the University Archives and Special Collections!

The University Archives & Special Collections (UASC) of the University Library is thrilled to present their newest exhibition—Nature’s Canvas: Works of the Southwest Florida Environment. This vibrant and immersive showcase captures the beauty and history of our region, and you’re invited to experience it starting Monday, October 20.Special Collections actively seeks to collect and preserve materials documenting the cultural and environmental history of Southwest Florida. Their commitment to delivering diverse educational programming to FGCU and the Southwest Florida community is coming to life this month in Nature’s Canvas.Megan Crawford, our Special Collections Librarian, and Emily Murray, Archives Coordinator, drew inspiration from the Southwest Florida environment, the local art scene, and the university itself. Crawford says, “I was very inspired by the passion and commitment to nature and the arts that I see walking around campus every day. I wanted to draw attention to those noble efforts and highlight the inextricable link between the two disciplines.” This exhibition will feature photographs, paintings, sketches, films, music and more, capturing the beauty and history of the Southwest Florida environment. Nature’s Canvas will feature an array of local artists such as Clyde Butcher, Charles Ray, Lisette Morales, Doug MacGregor, Rob Storter and Andy Owen.Crawford wanted to make sure she was creating a well-rounded and representative experience. In addition to pulling from 10 of their own collections, UASC is borrowing archival pieces from the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Collier County Museums and multiple private collectors. “Exhibitions like these allow us to highlight pieces that typically live in special collections storage,” said Crawford. “To display these connections is a real joy to me. I want this exhibition to be inviting and hopeful for the Southwest Florida community.”Nature’s Canvas will be on display from October 20, 2025, through May 1, 2026. Visitors can explore the exhibition Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Room 322 on the third floor of the University Library.The opening reception will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event is open to the public. If you would like to attend, you can RSVP here.Please stay tuned for upcoming events and programming throughout the year that will dive even further into the themes of the exhibition. Nature’s Canvas offers something for the nature lover, art lover and everyone in between. We hope students, faculty, staff and the greater Southwest Florida community come out and enjoy this profound and inspiring exhibition!...

Forms of Business Workshop Coming Soon!

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