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Service-learning is integrated into nearly every piece of the FGCU experience. However, we always seek ways to recognize and honor the students who take community engagement to the next level. Check out the opportunities below and consider applying today!
Excellence in Civic Engagement Award
Toggle More InfoThe Excellence in Civic Engagement Award is a highly competitive honor available to a maximum of ten graduating seniors each semester (fall, spring, and summer). In addition to recognition, this award also comes with a certificate and a special stole to wear during graduation. Although there is a minimum number of service-learning hours required to be considered, this award is much more about the impact of a student’s service-learning experiences on their own growth, development, and career preparation, as well as their impact on specific social issues in the community. Students are strongly encouraged to review the evaluation rubric for this award prior to completing and submitting their applications. See past recipients linked below as prime examples of the amazing work that has landed previous students this high honor.
The minimum number of hours required to apply for this award is dependent on a student’s required number of service-learning hours.
Deadline: The deadline to apply is three weeks prior to the last Tuesday of classes each semester. All materials must be received (and all service-learning hours tracked and verified in Eagle Service Network) by that date to be considered.
Community Engagement Day @ Eagle X
Toggle More InfoTaking place each April, Community Engagement Day is an opportunity for FGCU students to showcase the amazing service-learning projects they engaged in and the impact they had over the past academic year. Because this event aims to highlight and honor the most outstanding projects each year, students must be selected to participate. Students may apply as individuals, as part of a Registered Student Organization, or as a selected group from a service-learning class. Once selected to present, students are able to compete at the event for one of the awards available each year.
Stay tuned for more information about presenting in Spring 2023.
View more event information including a list of all previous winners
Event Awards and Evaluation Rubric
Beginning in April 2021, Community Engagement Day became part of Eagle X. This campus-wide
event serves as a convention that showcases the exceptional experiences of FGCU student
leaders across campus. Participants have the opportunity to explore a variety of informative
presentations on areas such as; student research, service-learning, internships, and
leadership. Through this dynamic experience, student scholars and leaders demonstrate
their skills and innovation toward making a positive impact on FGCU and beyond.
Breakouts include:
Community Engagement Day @ Eagle X
Internship Summit @ Eagle X
Leadership Showcase @ Eagle X
Research Day @ Eagle X
Note: Each breakout has its own unique application process.