University of West Florida Founders Week. Celebrate with us. The University of West Florida broke ground in April 1965, and we’re still breaking ground today. Join us as we celebrate our eighth Founders Week this April, the same month our University began to take shape more than 50 years ago.

Tuesday, April 14, Argo Pantry Food Drive. Help fill up the Argo Pantry! UWF Emerald Coast will be accepting non-perishable food donations for the UWF Argo Pantry from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. in front of Building 2 on the Emerald Coast campus. There will be a drive-thru option available.

Wednesday, April 15, Argos Day of Service. The UWF Emerald Coast community is invited to make a difference through Emerald Coast Day of Service. Students, faculty and staff are welcome to volunteer and participate in an Okaloosa Island beach clean-up. For more information and to sign up, please contact Maddie Ostrowski at mostrowski@uwf.edu.

Thursday, April 16, Day of Giving. Make your gift on April 16, 2026, and help UWF make an impact. Donate $20 to earn a Day of Giving UWF bandana, $30 for a pair of exclusive UWF socks, $50 for a special UWF hat, or $100 for all three! Learn more and make your gift at dayofgiving.uwf.edu.

Founders Week is marked by a series of events that bring the UWF family together by welcoming alumni and visitors to UWF’s beautiful campus and spending time giving back to the community. Join the conversation by using the hashtag #UWFFoundersWeek. uwf.edu/foundersweek.