Each spring the University of Central Florida sponsors a showcase of student service-learning projects from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Pegasus Ballroom of the Student Union. UCF students who have engaged in service-learning classes have a chance to present their individual or group initiatives and vie for $5000 in juried scholarship awards funded by UCF’s Student Government Association. First place is $2000; second place, $1500; third place, $1000; and fourth place, $500. In addition, a Peer Choice award and awards based on each of the five judging criteria are presented, and students give testimonials of their SL experiences in the recognition ceremony at the end of the Showcase.

The Program Director for Service-Learning sends out an email in the fall and spring to all SL faculty to encourage their students to create displays of their service-learning projects for the spring Showcase. Students must submit an online application individually or as teams to enter.

All faculty, staff, students, service-learning partners, and community members are invited to attend. This is a wonderful opportunity for the university and the extended community to recognize what UCF students are doing to combine course curriculum with civic engagement. Admission is free and refreshments are served.

Website: http://www.servicelearning.ucf.edu