Just as others laid the foundation for your success, we hope you will continue to do so for Eckerd students and those to come in the future. To make sure you’re receiving Eckerd news and event invitations, please keep your contact information updated<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”32″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n Looking to come back to campus? 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Campus visits<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”32″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Alumni may visit campus during regular business hours (Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). To make arrangements outside of these hours, please contact Anjum Perfetti-Reid, director of alumni engagement, alumni@eckerd.edu<\/a>. To make arrangements outside of these hours, please let us know you\u2019re coming<\/a> with at least 3 business days’ notice.<\/p>\n
History of the fiddler crab<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”32″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Regarded as the first inhabitant of Florida Presbyterian\/Eckerd College\u2019s campus, the fiddler crab is a symbol of strong foundations and new beginnings.<\/p>\n
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