Julie is originally from Freehold, New Jersey and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey in Pomona, NJ. She earned her Master of Science degree in Higher Education from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL. Julie has worked in the areas of Residential Life and Greek Affairs since graduating with her Master's degree and will now be serving as the Interim Director for Campus Involvement for the remainder of the 2008-2009 academic year. In her spare time, Julie enjoys reading, traveling, the beach, and watching college football.
Favorite Movie: Harry Potter Series, Lord of the Rings, The Usual Suspects, Sleeping Beauty
Favorite Quote: Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear. ~ Ambrose Redmoon
239-590-7722 | jgleason@fgcu.edu
Wang (Wong) is from Shanghai, China where he was born and raised for 18 years. After finishing high school in Tennessee, Wang moved to New Orleans and studied at the University of New Orleans. He received both B.S. and M.Ed. from UNO and fell in love with the city despite the fact that he was displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
As a student, Wang was involved with the Student Government, the Leadership Cabinet, UNO Ambassadors, and the New Student Orientation, among others. He is currently the advisor of BEEP (Board of Eagle Entertainment Programmers)—the programming board at FGCU.
In his spare time, Wang is exploring Fort Myers and hoping to find his new favorites. Wang also officiates football and volleyball in high schools.
Favorite Food: Sushi, Chicken Wings
Favorite Shows: 24, the Big Bang Theory
Favorite Quote: One day, your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it’s worth watching.
239-590-7739 | xqwang@fgcu.edu
Matt is the proud product of Downers Grove, Illinois, a suburb of the greatest city in the world, Chicago! Matt received his Bachelors of Science Degree from Purdue University (Boiler Up!). As an undergraduate Matt was very active in the Purdue community as a student leader. Matt held several officer positions for different student organizations, he also held student leadership positions for several student leadership conferences, worked for the student newspaper and was a Teaching Assistant for three years. After graduation Matt spent three years working in downtown Chicago at a midsize corporate travel management company as their Corporate Sales Manager.
After retiring from the corporate world, Matt returned to school to pursue his Masters of Arts in School Guidance and Counseling at Lewis University in Romeoville, IL. At Lewis, Matt was a Graduate Assistant for Student Development and Leadership, where he helped establish and advise The PULSE, Lewis’s first student programming board. Among their numerous accomplishments the PULSE culminated their inaugural year with a campus wide concert. Matt also helped lead a multi-department team in developing the Emerging Leaders Development Conference, a one day conference held in the spring for emerging student leaders at Lewis University. He spent five years as volunteer assistant football coach for his high school alma mater’s freshmen football team working primarily with the offensive and defensive lines.
Matt is diehard Chicago Cubs and Bears fan, he enjoys traveling and hanging out at the beach.
239-590-7729 | mschorsch@fgcu.edu
Art is originally from Berkley, Michigan and attended Eastern Michigan University earning his Bachelors of Business Administration degree in Marketing. He earned his Master of Education degree in Higher Education Leadership from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
As a student, Art was involved with Student Government, New Student Orientation, the Interfraternity Council, and his Fraternity - Sigma Nu, who he is still very actively involved in. At FGCU, Art works in creating and developing new and existing leadership development programs and works with the Student Government.
In his spare time, Art enjoys doing anything outdoors - hiking, fishing, biking, canoeing, and much more. He is an avid golfer, and enjoys traveling and spending time at the beach.
Stacy Hopkins was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and has lived in many interesting places due to her father being in the military. She graduated from a local high school, attended college at the University of Florida but settled back in Fort Myers to raise her family. Stacy started working at Florida Gulf Coast University in December 2000 and transferred to Student Government in the Fall of 2004.
Hobbies: reading, watching movies, Pilates and spending time with her granddaughter, Chloe.
239-590-7948 | shopkins@fgcu.edu
Bruce is native of South West Florida, having lived here for the past 20 years. He is currently pursuing his first degree in Criminal Justice and looks forward to being a member of the FGCU community for many years to come. In his spare time he likes to cook, read, and hang out with friends.
239-590-7740 | bdaniels@fgcu.edu
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Casey was born and raised in Tallahassee, FL. He went to Andrew College for three semesters in Ga, where he played baseball. He then transfered to FGCU in Spring '07 where he is currently studying Business Management with a minor in Marketing. Casey is currently involved in several campus ministeries, FGCU Ultimate Frisbee Club, and intermural sports.
Favorite Food: Honey BBQ boneless wings
Favorite Shows: Entourage, Sports Center, Cash Cab, etc.
239-590-7739 | ctoconno@eagle.fgcu.edu
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