Join us for an exhilarating week filled with camaraderie, competition and community service as we celebrate UWF Founders Week 2025 with the Founders Cup Challenge competition! From Monday, April 14, to Friday, April 18, be prepared for a thrilling lineup of events that will bring out the best in teamwork, strategy and service.
Founders Cup Challenge Teams
UWF faculty and staff members can form teams with up to five members. Team members do not have to be from the same department (student employees can participate on a team, but must be currently employed by UWF). Create a unique team name and select all of the events your team would like to participate in during the registration process. Teams will earn points for each activity in which they participate. Teams can earn extra points for winning the mini-competitions and awards listed below. Teams must register by Friday, April 4. Join us on Friday, April 18, to find out the winners of each mini-competition and the overall Founders Cup Challenge winner!
Founders Cup Challenge Registration
Monday, April 14
We are kicking-off the week by showing your Argo Spirit. Teams can earn points by participating in two activities.
1.) Door Decorating Competition - All Day
Show your Argo Spirit by decorating a door in your office or building. Teams earn points for decorating one door. Teams can decorate more if they choose, but only one door will be used for judging. The team with the Most Argo Spirited Door Design will win bonus points!
2.) Blue and Green Group Photo - All Day
Dress in your Argo Blue and Green outfit and take a group photo with your team. Post it online and/or submit it via email to universityevents@uwf.edu to receive points.
Tuesday, April 15
UWF’s Day of Service is dedicated to giving back to the community. Teams earn points for each member that participates in the Faculty and Staff Day of Service project at the UWF Community Garden. *(Points can only be earned by volunteering for the Faculty and Staff Day of Service Project. The Alumni Service Projects will not count towards the competition.)
Community Garden Service Project: Sign up for a one hour time slot (11 a.m. to noon or noon to 1 p.m.) to volunteer in the UWF Community Garden. Volunteers will help with planting, weeding and cleanup. Water and snacks provided.
Not participating in the Founders Cup Challenge? Individual Faculty and Staff members can still sign-up to volunteer for this Day of Service project. Complete the Individual Registration Form to sign up to volunteer!
Wednesday, April 16
Join us for a day of learning and exploring with the Founders Cup Challenge Scavenger Hunt, presented by the UWF Retired Employees Association. Teams will go on a fun scavenger hunt across the Pensacola campus to learn about UWF’s art installations, unique architectural features and iconic spaces. The scavenger hunt will end at the Argonaut Athletic Club with popcorn and refreshments! The scavenger hunt will take place between 1 and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16.
Thursday, April 17
Thursday, April 17, is packed with Founders Week activities including Day of Giving, the Student Scholar Symposium and Faculty Research Showcase and the Argo Pantry Food Fight!
Student Symposium and Faculty Research Showcase Volunteering: Teams can earn points for each individual member that volunteers for the UWF Symposium. Points can be earned for volunteering on Wednesday (day before Symposium) or Thursday.
Argo Pantry Food Fight: Teams earn one point for each item (up to 15 items/15 points) they donate during the Argo Pantry Food Fight.
Friday, April 18
Join us on Friday, April 18, at 10 a.m. for the Founders Cup Challenge Mini Competitions at the Pedagogy Gym in the HLS Building. Teams will receive points for competing in the over all event and the winning teams for each mini competition will receiving bonus points. The winners for the Founders Cup Challenge competition will be announced after the mini competition at the Argonaut Athletic Club.