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The Office of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement is hosting Community Engagement Day on Friday April 20th in Alico Arena. This is the largest showcase of student service-learning projects presented on campus annually.
Come share your amazing project where you may be recognized for your exemplary service to your community.*
Award Categories:
Emerald Overall Best Course Based Service-Learning Project
Cobalt Overall Best Course Based Service-Learning Project
Overall Best Independent Service-Learning Project
Overall Best Organization (RSO, Greek, Athletics, etc)
Highest Impact Award (by nomination and selection)
Most Engaged Award (by nomination and selection)
Outstanding One Class, One Project Award
Soaring Sustainability & Environmental Awareness Award
Remarkable Community Based Research Award
Phenomenal First Year Student Project Award
Creating Healthy Communities Award
Children Are Our Future Award
Standing for Social Justice Award
People's Choice Award
Commitment to Service (Faculty/Administrator Award)
*Prize money will be donated to the community agency of your choice
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Poster and Presentation Guidelines
All posters (and display boards) must include:
- Poster Title
- Name of Community Partner
- Name of Professor (if course based)
- Objective of project
- Explanation of how your project meets actual community needs
- Description of project (actions taken)
- Results/Impact of project
- Connection to course work, career, or guiding principles and mission of FGCU
- Long-term goals
Presentations must include:
- Prepared oral narrative
- Responses to viewer questions
Outstanding presentations will also include visual aids (pictures, flyers, video, artifacts or websites) as well as an interactive component that actively engages your audience.
Creativity is encouraged. Use your entire table to draw in viewers.
Alico Arena Do's and Don'ts:
The following items are not permitted inside of, or near FGCU Athletic Facilities: smoke machines, pyrotechnics, weapons, candles, glitter, spray glitter, stickers, silly string, helium balloons, latex material, animals (except registered service animals), paint, confetti, large handbags, backpacks, briefcases, shopping bags, coolers, outside food or beverage, alcohol, laser pointers, air horns, signs, hanging signs… All other facility policies and procedures; as well as local, state, and federal laws apply. ALL exceptions must be approved in writing by the Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities and Operations.
Event Schedule
- 9:00 am - Student display set-up
- 10:00 am - Event begins, keynote speaker: Dakeno Michel
- 10:45 am - Project presentation and judging
- 1:00 pm - Award Ceremony
Dakendo Michel was born in Léogâne, Haiti, and raised in Fort Myers. He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated and is an alumnus of Florida Gulf Coast University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in Social Work and graduated with high honors, earning him the rank of Magna Cum Laude. Dakendo is also currently pursuing his Masters at FGCU. While an undergraduate Dakendo served as a Youth Development & Empowerment Service Ambassador for the Office of Service-Learning & Civic Engagement. He was also a member of Student Support Services, Golden Key International Honor Society, and served as the Vice President for Phi Alpha Honor Society.
Students who wish to participate must register NO LATER THAN Friday, April 13th.
IMPORTANT: If you are a member of a group presentation, choose ONE PERSON to register your team's project. That person will list each participant when registering.
If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Paige in the Office of Service-Learning at lpaige@fgcu.edu or (239) 590-7015.
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