Hamberg trustee at Hodges University

Hodges University has announced that Dianne Hamberg has been named a trustee.

Hamberg’s career in banking spans over 25 years. She has been the vice president and branch leader for BB&T, now Truist, for over 10 years. She oversees the client experience and sales goals, operational effectiveness and developing the bank’s associates through coaching. She is serving on The Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida Executive Board and as chairman of the Advisory Committee, and has been involved with the organization since 2008. She also volunteers with the Cancer Alliance of Naples. Through BB&T, she has been a volunteer, co-captain and captain for multiple BB&T Lighthouse Projects in Collier and Lee counties.

She attended the University of Georgia, and has completed the Dale Carnegie Sales and Leadership Courses.

Hodges University, a regionally accredited, private nonprofit institution founded in 1990, prepares students to leverage higher learning in their personal, professional, and civic endeavors. With campuses in Naples and Fort Myers, Hodges provides flexible day, evening, and online classes taught by world-class faculty for undergraduate and graduate degrees. Hodges is also designated as a Hispanic serving institution, and is a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. More information about is available at Hodges.edu.

UF/IFAS Extension to host Florida Friendly Landscaping workshops

Join UF/IFAS Extension for an online workshop to learn the nine principles that guide Florida Friendly Landscaping in Lee County.

Each principle is covered in class so you can apply what you learn to your own garden. Plant selection and placement, efficient irrigation and proper mulching will be discussed. Learn how reducing the use of fertilizers and pesticides will help minimize impacts to waterways.

Register for these free online classes at https://FFLfall2020.eventbrite.com.

Online class dates and times are 1-3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22; 1-3 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13; and 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 5

For information about the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods program, contact Stephen H. Brown at 239- 533-7513 or email fyn@leegov.com

Hodges University launches English Grammar Online

English is the language of commerce and trade. It is also ranked third among the most spoken languages in the world. Businesses and organizations look for people who can speak more than one language, and knowing English gives jobseekers who already are fluent in another language a distinct advantage over the competition in today’s global marketplace.

Hodges University has developed and launched its new English Grammar Online program. The program and its learning goals were developed by Hodges professor Dr. Leisha Cali, who is also the director of English as a Second Language.

The platform is mobile-friendly and self-paced so learners can increase their knowledge of the essential skills at their own pace.

The lessons are interactive and features grammatical content, high-frequency vocabulary, pronunciation practice, tests to practice what is learned, and practical application videos that make the concepts taught clear, in addition to highlighting strategies for using grammar in a variety of real life scenarios.

English Grammar Online is available in three levels:  beginning, intermediate and advanced.   There is also a package price for bundling all three levels.

For more information and to register, visit https://pathways.hodges.edu/courses/english-grammar/

Hodges University, a regionally accredited, private nonprofit institution founded in 1990, prepares students to leverage higher learning in their personal, professional, and civic endeavors. With campuses in Naples and Fort Myers, Hodges provides flexible day, evening, and online classes taught by world-class faculty for undergraduate and graduate degrees. Hodges is also designated as a Hispanic serving institution, and is a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. More information is available at Hodges.edu.

Virtual Rain Barrel Workshop Oct. 24

Join UF/IFAS Extension online at a Florida Friendly Landscaping Virtual Rain Barrel Workshop at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 24.

Rain barrels are a great way to reduce storm water runoff and to save water for a period of dry weather. In this workshop, Lee County Master Gardeners will demonstrate how to make and install a rain barrel to use at home.

Advance registration is required. The cost of this workshop is $45 and includes a pre-assembled rain barrel. A limited number of barrels are available and pick-up will be discussed during registration. To register or for more information call the Rotary Park Environmental Center at 239-549-4606.

For information regarding the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods program, contact Stephen H. Brown at 239-533-7513 or email fyn@leegov.com.