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The Office of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement is hosting Community Engagement Day on Friday April 19th 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)
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)
Commitment to Service (Alumni Award)
*Prize money will be donated to the community agency of your choice
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Poster and Presentation Guidelines
All poster display boards should 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 should 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 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: Felicia Nudo
- 10:45 am - Project presentation and judging
- 1:00 pm - Award Ceremony
Felicia Nudo is no stranger to this event or service-learning. During her time at FGCU, Felicia was recognized for her outstanding service projects at Community Engagement Day in 2016 and 2017. She was also awarded the Excellence in Civic Engagement Award for accumulating an impressive 500+ hours of service. Ms. Nudo earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies in 2017 and was recognized as a Young Environmental Professional by the National Association of Environmental Professionals.
Felicia’s service-learning included researching gopher tortoises, developing environmental education curricula, and organizing land/waterway cleanup events. These experiences led Ms. Nudo to her "dream job" as a Land Stewardship Coordinator with Lee County Conservation where she now manages over 4,000 acres of conservation lands. She is certified as a Prescribed Burn Manager, Florida Storm Water, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector, and a Florida Master Naturalist.
Felicia is currently pursuing her Master of Science degree with the University of Florida's School of Forestry Resources and Conservation.
Students who wish to participate must register
NO LATER THAN Monday, April 15th by 5pm.
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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