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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Join us for the 4th annual Public Good Celebration
The Public Good Celebration is an annual event hosted by the Office for Public Good Strategy & Research that celebrates university and community partners whose collaborative work advances the public good.
Undergraduate students are invited to present original projects at the 2026 Student Signature Work Showcase (part of the Public Good Celebration). Submissions are due April 13, 2026!
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All students, faculty, and staff are invited to submit a photo and short story showcasing their community engagement and its impact at DU. Top 3 student photos and statements will win a polaroid camera. Submissions are due May 3rd!
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Community Commons (CCOM)
April 13, 2026
Kimmy Foundation Award Deadline
Each spring, two awards of up to $5,000 are presented to two seniors graduating in the spring from DU's traditional undergraduate program based on past contributions to community service as a DU student and future contributions to society via community service/engagement including specific employment plans following graduation.
Submissions Due May 3rd | Showcase Opens May 13th
Community Engagement Photo Showcase Deadline
Part of the 4th Public Good Celebration, CCESL invites DU students, staff, and faculty to submit a photo and short story showcasing their community engagement and its impact at DU. Photos will be hung in the Community Commons Art Gallery and top photos + statements will win awards.
Public Good Impact Blog
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Annual Public Good Celebration
The Public Good Celebration is an annual day hosted by the Office for Public Good Strategy & Research that celebrates university and community partners whose collaborative work advances the public good. Events include the Student Signature Work Showcase, Faculty and Community Mentor Reception, Community-Engaged Photo Exhibit, and a Resource Fair. Stay tuned for 2026 details!
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Spark Sessions
Spark Sessions are informal, conversational style meet ups to bring people together around a specific topic to spark new ideas and seed new collaborations. Attendees can drop-in at any time to enjoy food and drinks.
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Fireside Chats
Fireside Chats was a series centered on discussing topics that affect each of us in our community through engaging panels of academic experts, students, alumni, and community leaders. Each Fireside Chat focused on a different topic with a goal of creating an environment where we listen to each other and share resources, allies, and connections.
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A Community Table
A Community Table is a conversation toolkit through which you can engage in structured, meaningful, solution-oriented conversations about the issues that matter most to you and your community. DU Grand Challenges (DUGC) provides the tools (sample invitations, conversation guides, facilitation training webinars, and more) that you need to host a conversation. You choose when, where, and with whom to have that conversation.
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