Directed by Dr. Maria Roca, the Roots of Compassion and Kindness (ROCK) Center inspires students and community members alike to embrace positive change within themselves and their surroundings, with the ultimate goal of cultivating empathetic, compassionate leaders for the future.
Established as part of FGCU’s commitment to community engagement, the ROCK Center regularly hosts programs that encourage dialogue, service, and the practice of compassion in daily life. “Compassion is a virtue,” Executive Director of the Quality Life Center of Fort Myers Julian Ramirez said.
On Sept.20, the ROCK Center hosted its third “Shape A Compassionate Fort Myers” event on FGCU’s campus. The gathering served as a unique opportunity to bring together people from across generations—students, educators, activists, and local residents—to engage in meaningful conversations about how to strengthen and unify the Fort Myers community…