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Division II schools have a long-standing history of connecting with their communities through campus events, creating strong relationships that benefit everyone involved. We want to hear from you about your community engagement activities and events, please submit it on the share your stories page.

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We invite you to search through the ideas that have worked with other Division II schools and discover how you can use them at your school.








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Special Olympics St. Patrick's Day Dance

East Coast Conference - Molloy College
Community Engagement
The Molloy College Department of Athletics worked with Special Olympics of New York over the course of two months, planning a coaching certification clinic and having Special Olympics athletes perform at half time of one our basketball doubleheaders. We wrapped it up with a St. Patrick's Day themed dance o...
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Vets and First Responders Day

Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference - Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Community Engagement
Parade was held starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday September 10th … Many local volunteers and a local church group helped organize the start of the parade at 7th and Main street in Clarion. The parade traveled through downtown clarion and ended at Clarion University’s Memorial Stadium. Remembrance Cere...
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Adapted Sports Experience

Heartland Conference - Texas A&M International University
Community and Campus Engagement
The Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Athletics Department sponsored an Adapted Sports Experience (ASE) on Nov. 7, 2011. The ASE was a highlight of department sponsored events for Veterans Appreciation week that also included a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast and the screening of the document...
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Sleep Out for the Homeless

Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference - Albany State University (Georgia)
2011 Conference Award of Excellence Winner
Community Engagement
The Sleep Out for the Homeless initiative combined two prominent organizations on the campus of Albany State University. The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and the Beta Psi Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. joined forces to raise awareness to the campus and community about homelessness in Ame...
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