Programming Board

EaglePalooza and NestFest are the two large-scale concerts held each year. EaglePalooza is generally held in late October/early November, while NestFest tends to take place in either March or April. The Programming Board brings some of the hottest artists to perform for the FGCU Community. EaglePalooza and NestFest Artists have included Pit Bull, Panic at the Disco, Big Sean, Gabriel Iglesias, and Kevin Hart.

The Programming Board is in the process of planning this year's EaglePalooza Concert! This concert will take place in late October/early November at Germain Arena.

Look for the official announcement of this year's EaglePalooza artist at Beach Blast during Week of Welcome.

The Programming Board Traditions Committee is charged with developing spirit and tradition events suited to the needs and interests of the FGCU student body. The events that the traditions committee plans include Beach Blast, Winter Wonderland, Casino Night, and Spirit Day.

Live on the Lawn

Live on the Lawn is a monthly program featuring food, novelties, music, and fun. This event occurs one Wednesday each month on the Library or Cohen Student Union lawns. The event is a nice break for students before, after, or between classes to stop and enjoy the event and learn more about the FGCU Programming Board.

Movies on the Lawn
Movies on the Lawn is a monthly program that brings recent movies to campus for students to enjoy. The Movies are held on the Library Lawn on a large, inflatable screen and popcorn or other movie-type refreshments are served. This year, the committee decided to shake things up a bit, and have included a Drive-In Movie in Fall (in the Dirt Lot) and a Dive-In Movie in Spring at the SOVI Pool.

Late Nights is the Programming Board's Late Night Programming Series. Late Night Programming take place at night or on the weekends and provide a safe and fun atmosphere for students on the Florida Gulf Coast University campus. Late Night Programming consist of a variety of programs and events and change on a regular basis. Past Late Night Programming programs have included the Week of Welcome Headphone Disco, ROC the Nest, Retro Ice Cream Social, Bingo Night, Foam Party, DeStress Event, Karaoke, and ZombieFest. This year, we will be incorporating the Open Mic Night Events and Poetry Slam into the Eagle Nights series.

Live Entertainment consists of Educational Lectures and Comedy Nights.

The Programming Board brings entertaining and educational speakers from around the country to inform the FGCU community on topics including diversity, leadership, sustainability, wellness, etc. The events generally take place in the Cohen Student Union Ballroom and are offered 3-4 times per year. Past Lecture events have included such artists as Alysia Reiner, Big Black, Johnny Quinn, and Nev Shulman.

PB Comedy Nights take place 3-4 times each year. Each show consists of professional comedians who provide students with free laughs and entertainment on campus. Events generally take place in the Cohen Student Union Ballroom or Veterans' Pavilion from 7pm-9pm.

The Promotions Committee is charged with promoting all events of the FGCU Programming Board. The committee is always looking for creative and energetic students to be a part of our Street Team. Student get the opportunity to dress in costume, talk with students about upcoming programs, and participate in flash mobs.

For more information on the Promotions Committee, please contact the Programming Board Director of Promotions at pbpromotions@fgcu.edu.

For more information regarding the Programming Board General Board or how to join, please contact the Programming Board Vice President at pbvicepres@fgcu.edu.