Hagedorn Award Nominations Due March 24
Sent on behalf of the FSC Office of Community & Civic Engagement
Hagedorn Award Nomination Information
Founded in 2005, the Hagedorn Foundation's mission was to promote social equity on
Long Island, NY. In the decade plus of the foundation's life it gave over $59 million
in grants to 195 organizations in the areas of immigration reform, civic engagement
and for family, children & youth. Under the leadership of the late Dr. Miriam Deitsch,
FSC Distinguished Professor of Sociology, FSC secured a Hagedorn Foundation grant
to fund community-engaged experiences focused on social justice for FSC students.
On April 19, 2023, The Nexus OCCE will award the Hagedorn Foundation Award to one
student from each school in recognition of their commitment to community-engaged social
justice work. The event will also serve to memorialize Dr. Miriam Deitch and her commendable
contribution to Farmingdale State College.
Award Criteria:
Awards will be given to four FSC students--one from each school. The award amount
is $1,000.
Requirements:
- The nominee must be an FSC student in an undergraduate program.
- Nominees can self-nominate or be nominated by a Dean, Chair, Faculty or staff member.
- A personal statement is required. Letters of recommendation can be included but are
not required.
- A personal statement written by the nominee is required. It should demonstrate the
nominee’s leadership accomplishments, future aspirations, and their dedication to
social justice and public service. The nominee should elaborate on how they:
- Demonstrate participation and commitment to social justice, community and civic engagement.
- Address contemporary social, economic, or legal issues impacting the Long Island community
or beyond.
- All recipients of this award will be invited to attend a Community Engagement Leadership
Training.
- Nominees must be in good academic standing.
Please fill out an online nomination form.
Important Dates and Deadlines:
Application Opens: February 27, 2023
Application closes: March 24, 2023
Awardees Announced: April 3, 2023
Hagedorn Foundation Award Luncheon: April 19, 2023
