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.
This event will showcase student signature work developed in collaboration with faculty mentors and community partners across a wide range of disciplines. It will also offer opportunities for connection, reflection, and continued growth through the interactive events below:
How can your research reach a broad audience of thousands of readers trying to make sense of a complicated world? The Conversation publishes research-informed stories authored by academics with professional journalist editors. It acts as a bridge between academia and media. This workshop features editors from The Conversation and DU colleagues who have published with the nonprofit news organization. Learning about pitching and writing for impact with The Conversation.
Student Workshops 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
Workshop 1:
Tips for Cover Letters, Personal Statements, and More 10:30 AM–11:45 AM Location: Burwell 329
Employers are looking for people who can solve problems, communicate effectively, and work on teams. This workshop is designed to help you develop strategies for communicating the skills you developed by doing research, creative work, and other signature work at DU. Bring your resume and any draft letters you might be working on!
Using Social Media to Tell Your Academic Story 10:30 AM–11:45 AM Location: CCOM Room 2600
University Relations Senior Social Media Specialist Lainie Fickau will lead a workshop on strategic social media storytelling. Students will leave with a clear toolkit, including best practices, guiding questions, and decision‑making frameworks, to help them confidently turn their academic experiences (e.g. classes, research, and projects) into engaging content.
All students are invited to drop by, grab a delicious empanada and invest in your future! Get a free, professional headshot shop the Career Closet, and connect with peers.
Celebrate student signature work grant recipients and poster presenters alongside the faculty, staff, graduate fellows, and community mentors who support them.
The Center for Community Engagement (CCESL) invites DU students, staff, and faculty to submit a photo and short statement showcasing their community engagement and its impact at DU. Top 3 student photos and statements will win a polaroid camera. All photos will be exhibited through June 2026.
The Photo Showcase prize winners and CCESL Student Awards will be announced during the reception at 2:15 PM. All students, community partners, faculty, and staff are invited to connect and celebrate. Light bites will be provided.
Students present posters on their research and other signature work in an interactive session that brings together student presenters, their mentors, and the DU community.
DU campus partners and community organizations will share the resources they offer for students, faculty, and staff to support their continued public good research, scholarship, and collaboration. The Resource Fair will run concurrently with the Student Signature Work Showcase.
If your office/center is interested in having a table at the Resource Fair, please reach out to Lindsey.Cope@du.edu.
