Promotions at EFSC

Eligibility

The Writers' Haven Spooky Stories Contest (the "Contest") is open to currently enrolled Eastern Florida State College students taking at least one class who are legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia and are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry (or who submit a signed parent/guardian consent and release form). Employees (including student employees) of Eastern Florida State College (the "Sponsor") and other companies associated with the promotion of the Contest and their respective immediate families (spouses, parents, siblings, and children) and household members are not eligible to win.

Contest Period

The Contest begins on 10/28/2025 at 04:00 PM ET and ends on 10/28/2025 at 07:00 PM ET (the "Contest Period"). Entries that are submitted before or after the Contest Period will be disqualified.

How to Enter

To enter the Contest, eligible students should do the following during the Contest Period:

 Bring a printed copy of an original short story or poem to be read aloud by either themselves or a club government member during the event. Sign your name on the sign-in sheet for contest participants in your preferred category. Entries should be no longer than 1,000 words or readable within five (5) minutes.

This timing must be confirmed before the reading begins. Entries should avoid extremes in violence or sexual content. Entrants are welcome to consult with sponsor at the event if they are unsure about these qualities in their work. Sponsors reserve the right to use their judgment to disqualify a contestant if they deem an entry to be extreme in those ways.

There are two (2) categories for entries:
- A spooky story
- A “general” story or poem (not designed to be spooky)

Students may only participate in one category, and their selection must be made before reading aloud.

Each entrant is only eligible to win one (1) prize throughout the duration of the Contest, regardless of method of entry. Data pertaining to all entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.

Winner Selection

On 10/28/2025 at 07:30 PM ET, one or more entities working on behalf of the Sponsor will select the potential winner(s) in accordance with the judging criteria (Judges will numerically evaluate each work with a score of 1 - 4 in the following traits: Originality, Writing Conventions, Theming, and Audience Engagement.) from among all eligible entries in the following location: Cocoa Campus, Bldg. 3 Rm. 103. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received. The Sponsor will attempt to notify the potential winner(s) via video conference, social media, email, telephone, or in person on or around 10/28/2025. If the potential winner(s) cannot be contacted within five (5) days, the Sponsor may select alternate potential winner(s) from among the remaining eligible entries. Any prize having a total announced value of $5,000 or more must be offered in strict compliance with §849.094, Florida Statutes.

Prize(s)

Each eligible winner will receive one prize from among the following:

Each eligible winner will choose one of the three (3) prizes available in their category, with first prize winner choosing first, second prize winner choosing second, and third prize winner choosing third.

Spookiest Story Category Prizes: 1. Halloween bucket with candy and paper grass ($26.00 value, 1 available) 2. Spooky story anthology: hardcover copy of Necronomicon by H.P. Lovecraft - ($25.00 value, 1 available) 3. Creepy Goth Plush Bunny ($18.00 value, 1 available)

Best Overall General Story/Poem Prizes: 1. Leather Journal notebook ($21.00 value, 1 available) 2. Pilot Gel Ink 4-color pen ($8.30 value, 1 available) 3. Cute ghost Halloween coffee mug ($19.00 value, 1 available)

Prize retail value may differ at the time of award. The specifics of the prize(s), which is/are funded by the Office of Student Life, will be solely determined by the Sponsor. No cash or other prize substitution(s) will be permitted, except at the Sponsor's discretion. All prizes are non-transferable and subject to income tax. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation, any and all federal, state, and/or local income taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of the winner. Any winner of a prize valued in excess of $600 at the time of award must provide their social security number, EIN, or TIN to Eastern Florida State College and shall receive an IRS Form 1099. Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for the Sponsor to use a winner's name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and promotion without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

All prizes not picked up at the time of award must be picked up at Cocoa Campus, Bldg. 3, Rm. 342 (1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922) within ten (10) days of the time of award notification.

The Fine Print

Participation in the Contest further constitutes the entrant's full and unconditional agreement to these official rules including all additional terms and conditions.

Eligibility

The The AFC Candy Grams Basket Drawing (the "Drawing") is open to currently enrolled Eastern Florida State College employees who are legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia and are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. Employees (including student employees) of Eastern Florida State College (the "Sponsor") and other companies associated with the promotion of the Drawing and their respective immediate families (spouses, parents, siblings, and children) and household members are not eligible to win.

Drawing Period

The Drawing begins on 10/01/2025 at 03:00 PM ET and ends on 10/30/2025 at 12:30 PM ET (the "Drawing Period"). Entries that are submitted before or after the Drawing Period will be disqualified.

How to Enter

To enter the Drawing, eligible students should do the following during the Drawing Period:

With a suggested donation of $5, you will receive one entry into a collegewide drawing for a Spirited Fall-Themed basket, as well as five candy grams to send to the recipients of your choice. Each $5 donation qualifies for one (1) entry into the Fall-themed basket drawing. Multiple entries are allowed; for example, a $20 donation equals four entries. All donations must be received by the stated deadline to qualify for the drawing. Late donations will not be eligible for entry or candy gram distribution.

Alternative Method of Entry:

Eligible students may email Christina Johnson-Terry from their Titan student email accounts during the Drawing Period to indicate that they wish to be included in the Drawing.

Each entrant is only eligible to win one (1) prize throughout the duration of the Drawing, regardless of method of entry. Data pertaining to all entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.

Winner Selection

On 11/20/2025 at 12:30 PM ET, one or more entities working on behalf of the Sponsor will select the potential winner(s) at random from among all eligible entries in the following location: Cocoa Campus, Bldg. 11 Rm. 220. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received. The Sponsor will attempt to notify the potential winner(s) via video conference, social media, email, telephone, or in person on or around 11/20/2025. If the potential winner(s) cannot be contacted within five (5) days, the Sponsor may select alternate potential winner(s) from among the remaining eligible entries. Any prize having a total announced value of $5,000 or more must be offered in strict compliance with §849.094, Florida Statutes.

Prize(s)

Each eligible winner will receive one prize from among the following:

A spirited fall-themed basket (1 Available)

Prize retail value may differ at the time of award. The specifics of the prize(s), which is/are funded by the Association of Florida Colleges, will be solely determined by the Sponsor. No cash or other prize substitution(s) will be permitted, except at the Sponsor's discretion. All prizes are non-transferable and subject to income tax. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation, any and all federal, state, and/or local income taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of the winner. Any winner of a prize valued in excess of $600 at the time of award must provide their social security number, EIN, or TIN to Eastern Florida State College and shall receive an IRS Form 1099. Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for the Sponsor to use a winner's name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and promotion without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

All prizes not picked up at the time of award must be picked up at Cocoa Campus, Bldg. 11, Rm. 220 (1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922) within ten (10) days of the time of award notification.

The Fine Print

Participation in the Drawing further constitutes the entrant's full and unconditional agreement to these official rules including all additional terms and conditions.

Eligibility

The Faculty/Staff Door Decorating Contest (the "Contest") is open to currently employed Eastern Florida State College faculty & staff who are legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia and are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry (or who submit a signed parent/guardian consent and release form). Other companies associated with the promotion of the Contest and their respective immediate families (spouses, parents, siblings, and children) and household members are not eligible to win.

Contest Period

The Contest begins on 10/01/2025 at 03:00 PM ET and ends on 10/28/2025 at 01:00 PM ET (the "Contest Period"). Entries that are submitted before or after the Contest Period will be disqualified.

How to Enter

To enter the Contest, eligible individuals should do the following during the Contest Period:

Decorate their doors for Halloween after being one of the first twenty people to sign up via the Sign Up Genius form.

Each entrant is only eligible to win one (1) prize throughout the duration of the Contest, regardless of method of entry. Data pertaining to all entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.

Winner Selection

On 10/29/2025 at 02:00 PM ET, one or more entities working on behalf of the Sponsor will select the potential winner(s) in accordance with the judging criteria (SGA will walk around and judge doors based on creativity, scariest, funniest, and best in show.) from among all eligible entries in the following location: Cocoa Campus, Bldg. 11, Rm. 129. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received. The Sponsor will attempt to notify the potential winner(s) via video conference, social media, email, telephone, or in person on or around 10/29/2025. If the potential winner(s) cannot be contacted within five (5) days, the Sponsor may select alternate potential winner(s) from among the remaining eligible entries. Any prize having a total announced value of $5,000 or more must be offered in strict compliance with §849.094, Florida Statutes.

Prize(s)

Each eligible winner will receive one prize from among the following:

A bag from the bookstore and a gift card donated by the Campus Administrator

Prize retail value may differ at the time of award. The specifics of the prize(s), which is/are funded by the Donations, will be solely determined by the Sponsor. No cash or other prize substitution(s) will be permitted, except at the Sponsor's discretion. All prizes are non-transferable and subject to income tax. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation, any and all federal, state, and/or local income taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of the winner. Any winner of a prize valued in excess of $600 at the time of award must provide their social security number, EIN, or TIN to Eastern Florida State College and shall receive an IRS Form 1099. Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for the Sponsor to use a winner's name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and promotion without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

All prizes not picked up at the time of award must be picked up at Cocoa Campus, Bldg. 11, Rm. 129 (1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922) within ten (10) days of the time of award notification.

The Fine Print

Participation in the Contest further constitutes the entrant's full and unconditional agreement to these official rules including all additional terms and conditions.

Eligibility

The EFSC Annual Programming Competition (the "Contest") is open to currently enrolled Eastern Florida State College students taking at least one class who are legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia and are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry (or who submit a signed parent/guardian consent and release form). Employees (including student employees) of Eastern Florida State College (the "Sponsor") and other companies associated with the promotion of the Contest and their respective immediate families (spouses, parents, siblings, and children) and household members are not eligible to win.

Contest Period

The Contest begins on 08/21/2025 at 12:00 AM ET and ends on 11/07/2025 at 02:00 PM ET (the "Contest Period"). Entries that are submitted before or after the Contest Period will be disqualified.

How to Enter

To enter the Contest, eligible students should do the following during the Contest Period:

Students should self-register for the Computer Programming Competition Canvas Shell no later than Thursday, November 6th at 11:59 PM to participate in the event, which will be held in Bldg. 7 on the Melbourne Campus on Friday, November 7th from 9 AM to 2 PM.

During the event, students will compete to solve up to five (5) computer programming problems over a three-hour period using any or all of the following languages: Java, C++, C#, or Python.

Each entrant is only eligible to win one (1) prize throughout the duration of the Contest, regardless of method of entry. Data pertaining to all entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.

Winner Selection

On 11/07/2025 at 02:00 PM ET, one or more entities working on behalf of the Sponsor will select the potential winner(s) in accordance with the judging criteria (most points earned) from among all eligible entries in the following location: Melbourne Campus, Bldg. 7 Rms. 326-B, 339, and 308. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received. The Sponsor will attempt to notify the potential winner(s) via video conference, social media, email, telephone, or in person on or around 11/07/2025. If the potential winner(s) cannot be contacted within five (5) days, the Sponsor may select alternate potential winner(s) from among the remaining eligible entries. Any prize having a total announced value of $5,000 or more must be offered in strict compliance with §849.094, Florida Statutes.

Prize(s)

Each eligible winner will receive one prize from among the following:

First, second, and third-place winners will take home additional prizes.
All participants will receive EFSC swag.

Prize retail value may differ at the time of award. The specifics of the prize(s), which is/are funded by the Donations, will be solely determined by the Sponsor. No cash or other prize substitution(s) will be permitted, except at the Sponsor's discretion. All prizes are non-transferable and subject to income tax. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation, any and all federal, state, and/or local income taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of the winner. Any winner of a prize valued in excess of $600 at the time of award must provide their social security number, EIN, or TIN to Eastern Florida State College and shall receive an IRS Form 1099. Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for the Sponsor to use a winner's name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and promotion without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

All prizes not picked up at the time of award must be picked up at Melbourne Campus, Bldg. 7, Rm. 339 (3865 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935) within ten (10) days of the time of award notification.

The Fine Print

Participation in the Contest further constitutes the entrant's full and unconditional agreement to these official rules including all additional terms and conditions.

Eligibility

The Palm Bay Candy Corn Guessing Game (the "Contest") is open to currently enrolled Eastern Florida State College students taking at least one class who are legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia and are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry (or who submit a signed parent/guardian consent and release form). Employees (including student employees) of Eastern Florida State College (the "Sponsor") and other companies associated with the promotion of the Contest and their respective immediate families (spouses, parents, siblings, and children) and household members are not eligible to win.

Contest Period

The Contest begins on 10/30/2025 at 10:00 AM ET and ends on 10/30/2025 at 01:00 PM ET (the "Contest Period"). Entries that are submitted before or after the Contest Period will be disqualified.

How to Enter

To enter the Contest, eligible students should do the following during the Contest Period:

Students guess how many candy corns are in the jar. The student with the closest guess without going over will win the prize. Students will put their name, phone number and guess on a card provided at table with the jar of candy corns. Students will put filled out card in basket for drawing.

Each entrant is only eligible to win one (1) prize throughout the duration of the Contest, regardless of method of entry. Data pertaining to all entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.

Winner Selection

On 10/30/2025 at 03:00 PM ET, one or more entities working on behalf of the Sponsor will select the potential winner(s) in accordance with the judging criteria (guessing the closest number without going over) from among all eligible entries in the following location: Palm Bay Campus, Bldg. 1 139. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received. The Sponsor will attempt to notify the potential winner(s) via video conference, social media, email, telephone, or in person on or around 11/03/2025. If the potential winner(s) cannot be contacted within five (5) days, the Sponsor may select alternate potential winner(s) from among the remaining eligible entries. Any prize having a total announced value of $5,000 or more must be offered in strict compliance with §849.094, Florida Statutes.

Prize(s)

Each eligible winner will receive one prize from among the following:

- 1st place - Candy Corn Throw Pillow Covers ($8.99 Value, 1 Available), Candy Corn Throw Blanket ($22.69 Value, 1 Available)

Prize retail value may differ at the time of award. The specifics of the prize(s), which is/are funded by the Student Government Association, will be solely determined by the Sponsor. No cash or other prize substitution(s) will be permitted, except at the Sponsor's discretion. All prizes are non-transferable and subject to income tax. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation, any and all federal, state, and/or local income taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of the winner. Any winner of a prize valued in excess of $600 at the time of award must provide their social security number, EIN, or TIN to Eastern Florida State College and shall receive an IRS Form 1099. Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for the Sponsor to use a winner's name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and promotion without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

All prizes not picked up at the time of award must be picked up at Palm Bay Campus, Bldg. 1, Rm. 139 (250 Community College Parkway, Palm Bay, FL 32909) within ten (10) days of the time of award notification.

The Fine Print

Participation in the Contest further constitutes the entrant's full and unconditional agreement to these official rules including all additional terms and conditions.

Eligibility

The Palm Bay Lollipop Game (the "Contest") is open to currently enrolled Eastern Florida State College students taking at least one class who are legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia and are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry (or who submit a signed parent/guardian consent and release form). Employees (including student employees) of Eastern Florida State College (the "Sponsor") and other companies associated with the promotion of the Contest and their respective immediate families (spouses, parents, siblings, and children) and household members are not eligible to win.

Contest Period

The Contest begins on 10/30/2025 at 10:00 AM ET and ends on 10/30/2025 at 01:00 PM ET (the "Contest Period"). Entries that are submitted before or after the Contest Period will be disqualified.

How to Enter

To enter the Contest, eligible students should do the following during the Contest Period:

Student will receive a punch card at check-in. Student will come to lollipop table and get punch for a chance to pick 3 lollipops. If the student chooses a lollipop with a colored bottom, they receive a prize in addition to the lollipop itself.

Each entrant is only eligible to win one (1) prize throughout the duration of the Contest, regardless of method of entry. Data pertaining to all entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.

Winner Selection

On 10/30/2025 at 01:00 PM ET, one or more entities working on behalf of the Sponsor will select the potential winner(s) in accordance with the judging criteria (selecting a lollipop with a colored bottom) from among all eligible entries in the following location: Palm Bay Campus, Bldg. 2 Patio. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received. The Sponsor will attempt to notify the potential winner(s) via video conference, social media, email, telephone, or in person on or around 10/30/2025. If the potential winner(s) cannot be contacted within five (5) days, the Sponsor may select alternate potential winner(s) from among the remaining eligible entries. Any prize having a total announced value of $5,000 or more must be offered in strict compliance with §849.094, Florida Statutes.

Prize(s)

Each eligible winner will receive one prize from among the following:

Multicolor Ballpoint Retractable colored Pens ($8.99 Value each, 24 Available)
Dum-Dum Pops ($72.48 Value total, 1000 Available)
Halloween Squishes ($9.99 Value each, 6 Available)
Rainbow Pencils ($11.39 Value each, 30 Available)
Fidget Spinners ($25.64 Value total, 24 Available)
Emotion Socks ($24.99 Value total, 20 Available)
Squishy Toys Stress Balls ($22 Value total, 48 Available)

Prize retail value may differ at the time of award. The specifics of the prize(s), which is/are funded by the Student Government Association, will be solely determined by the Sponsor. No cash or other prize substitution(s) will be permitted, except at the Sponsor's discretion. All prizes are non-transferable and subject to income tax. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation, any and all federal, state, and/or local income taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of the winner. Any winner of a prize valued in excess of $600 at the time of award must provide their social security number, EIN, or TIN to Eastern Florida State College and shall receive an IRS Form 1099. Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for the Sponsor to use a winner's name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and promotion without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

All prizes not picked up at the time of award must be picked up at Palm Bay Campus, Bldg. 2, Rm. Patio (250 Community College Parkway, Palm Bay, FL 32909) within ten (10) days of the time of award notification.

The Fine Print

Participation in the Contest further constitutes the entrant's full and unconditional agreement to these official rules including all additional terms and conditions.

Eligibility

The Palm Bay Death Ring Toss (the "Contest") is open to currently enrolled Eastern Florida State College students taking at least one class who are legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia and are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry (or who submit a signed parent/guardian consent and release form). Employees (including student employees) of Eastern Florida State College (the "Sponsor") and other companies associated with the promotion of the Contest and their respective immediate families (spouses, parents, siblings, and children) and household members are not eligible to win.

Contest Period

The Contest begins on 10/30/2025 at 10:00 AM ET and ends on 10/30/2025 at 01:00 PM ET (the "Contest Period"). Entries that are submitted before or after the Contest Period will be disqualified.

How to Enter

To enter the Contest, eligible students should do the following during the Contest Period:

Student will be given a punch card at check in. Student then brings stamp card to Death Toss table for a punch to try. Students compete to land each of their 4 rings on the 5 pegs. In each round, a student tosses 4 rings toward the target. Each student starts with 4 rings at the starting line and throws all 4 rings in a turn. Aim to get the rings to land over the pins. Must land three of four rings to win prize.

Each entrant is only eligible to win one (1) prize throughout the duration of the Contest, regardless of method of entry. Data pertaining to all entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.

Winner Selection

On 10/30/2025 at 01:00 PM ET, one or more entities working on behalf of the Sponsor will select the potential winner(s) in accordance with the judging criteria (landing three of the four rings on the pins) from among all eligible entries in the following location: Palm Bay Campus, Bldg. 2 Patio. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received. The Sponsor will attempt to notify the potential winner(s) via video conference, social media, email, telephone, or in person on or around 10/30/2025. If the potential winner(s) cannot be contacted within five (5) days, the Sponsor may select alternate potential winner(s) from among the remaining eligible entries. Any prize having a total announced value of $5,000 or more must be offered in strict compliance with §849.094, Florida Statutes.

Prize(s)

Each eligible winner will receive one prize from among the following:

Liquid Death Water Flavored 12 oz can ($14.36 Value, 20 Available 12 cans each)
Liquid Death Iced Tea variety 12 oz can ($17.38 Value, 2 Available, 12 cans each)
Liquid Death Mountain Water 12 oz can ($11.98 Value, 2 Available, 12 cans each)

Prize retail value may differ at the time of award. The specifics of the prize(s), which is/are funded by the Student Government Association, will be solely determined by the Sponsor. No cash or other prize substitution(s) will be permitted, except at the Sponsor's discretion. All prizes are non-transferable and subject to income tax. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation, any and all federal, state, and/or local income taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of the winner. Any winner of a prize valued in excess of $600 at the time of award must provide their social security number, EIN, or TIN to Eastern Florida State College and shall receive an IRS Form 1099. Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for the Sponsor to use a winner's name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and promotion without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

All prizes not picked up at the time of award must be picked up at Palm Bay Campus, Bldg. 2, Rm. Patio (250 Community College Parkway, Palm Bay, FL 32909) within ten (10) days of the time of award notification.

The Fine Print

Participation in the Contest further constitutes the entrant's full and unconditional agreement to these official rules including all additional terms and conditions.

Eligibility

The First Year Experience: November Socials Drawing (the "Contest") is open to currently enrolled Eastern Florida State College students taking at least one class who are legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia and are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry (or who submit a signed parent/guardian consent and release form). Employees (including student employees) of Eastern Florida State College (the "Sponsor") and other companies associated with the promotion of the Contest and their respective immediate families (spouses, parents, siblings, and children) and household members are not eligible to win.

Contest Period

The Contest begins on 11/03/2025 at 08:00 AM ET and ends on 11/06/2025 at 01:00 PM ET (the "Contest Period"). Entries that are submitted before or after the Contest Period will be disqualified.

How to Enter

To enter the Contest, eligible students should do the following during the Contest Period:

Participate in a pre-scheduled First Year Experience social activity on 11/3, 11/4, 11/5, or 11/6 to be entered into a drawing. This contest is open only to current FYE cohort members.
Eligible Socials:

• DIY Stress Relief Kit Social - Titusville
• DIY Stress Relief Kit Social - Melbourne
• DIY Stress Relief Kit Social - Cocoa
• DIY Stress Relief Kit Social - Palm Bay

Each entrant is only eligible to win one (1) prize throughout the duration of the Contest, regardless of method of entry. Data pertaining to all entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.

Winner Selection

On 11/10/2025 at 04:00 PM ET, one or more entities working on behalf of the Sponsor will select the potential winner(s) in accordance with the judging criteria (Two winners will be drawn, each winning two tickets) from among all eligible entries in the following location: Melbourne Campus, Bldg. 10 Rm. 122. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received. The Sponsor will attempt to notify the potential winner(s) via video conference, social media, email, telephone, or in person on or around 11/06/2025. If the potential winner(s) cannot be contacted within five (5) days, the Sponsor may select alternate potential winner(s) from among the remaining eligible entries. Any prize having a total announced value of $5,000 or more must be offered in strict compliance with §849.094, Florida Statutes.

Prize(s)

Each eligible winner will receive one prize from among the following:

A Live Conversation with Chevy Chase at the King Center on November 22, 2025: This includes a special screening of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, followed by a live Q&A conversation with Chevy Chase and his wife Jayni. (2 Available, $173.50 each)

Prize retail value may differ at the time of award. The specifics of the prize(s), which is/are funded by the King Center donations, will be solely determined by the Sponsor. No cash or other prize substitution(s) will be permitted, except at the Sponsor's discretion. All prizes are non-transferable and subject to income tax. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation, any and all federal, state, and/or local income taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of the winner. Any winner of a prize valued in excess of $600 at the time of award must provide their social security number, EIN, or TIN to Eastern Florida State College and shall receive an IRS Form 1099. Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for the Sponsor to use a winner's name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and promotion without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

All prizes not picked up at the time of award must be picked up at Melbourne Campus, Bldg. 10, Rm. 122 (3865 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935) within ten (10) days of the time of award notification.

The Fine Print

Participation in the Contest further constitutes the entrant's full and unconditional agreement to these official rules including all additional terms and conditions.

Eligibility

The Poetry Slam (the "Contest") is open to currently enrolled Eastern Florida State College students taking at least one class who are legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia and are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry (or who submit a signed parent/guardian consent and release form). Employees (including student employees) of Eastern Florida State College (the "Sponsor") and other companies associated with the promotion of the Contest and their respective immediate families (spouses, parents, siblings, and children) and household members are not eligible to win.

Contest Period

The Contest begins on 10/15/2025 at 08:00 AM ET and ends on 11/19/2025 at 08:30 PM ET (the "Contest Period"). Entries that are submitted before or after the Contest Period will be disqualified.

How to Enter

To enter the Contest, eligible students should do the following during the Contest Period:

Use the sign up sheet located on the door of in Bldg. 2 Rm. 225 on the Palm Bay Campus. Students can also enter by emailing Rachel Rinehart or Elaine Fowler. The deadline to register for the event is Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Please note that there are special categories and judging for poems presented in a foreign language and poems that celebrate International Education Week. The theme for this year's Poetry Slam is, "AI and Education: Preserving human agency in a world of automation".

Each entrant is only eligible to win one (1) prize throughout the duration of the Contest, regardless of method of entry. Data pertaining to all entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.

Winner Selection

On 11/19/2025 at 08:30 PM ET, one or more entities working on behalf of the Sponsor will select the potential winner(s) in accordance with the judging criteria (Participants/poems will be judged on poetic techniques, themes, and engaging or compelling presentations.) from among all eligible entries in the following location: Palm Bay Campus, Bldg. 1 Rm. 107. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received. The Sponsor will attempt to notify the potential winner(s) via video conference, social media, email, telephone, or in person on or around 11/19/2025. If the potential winner(s) cannot be contacted within five (5) days, the Sponsor may select alternate potential winner(s) from among the remaining eligible entries. Any prize having a total announced value of $5,000 or more must be offered in strict compliance with §849.094, Florida Statutes.

Prize(s)

Each eligible winner will receive one prize from among the following:

-1st place: Bose Headphones, EFSC Hoodie, EFSC T-shirt, Skull Candy Earbuds ($120 Value, 1 Available)
- 2nd place Bose Headphones, EFSC Hoodie ($95 Value, 1 Available)
- 3rd place EFSC Hoodie, EFSC T-shirt, Skull Candy Earbuds ($70 Value, 1 Available)
- 4th place EFSC Hoodie, Skull Candy Earbuds ($55 Value, 1 Available)
- 5th place EFSC Sweatshirt, Skull Candy Earbuds ($35 Value, 1 Available)
- Best International Poem Presentation: Bose Headphones and EFSC Sweatshirt ($75 Value, 1 Available)
- Best International Education Week Theme Poem: Bose Headphones and EFSC Sweatshirt ($75 Value, 1 Available)

Prize retail value may differ at the time of award. The specifics of the prize(s), which is/are funded by the Office of Student Life, will be solely determined by the Sponsor. No cash or other prize substitution(s) will be permitted, except at the Sponsor's discretion. All prizes are non-transferable and subject to income tax. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation, any and all federal, state, and/or local income taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of the winner. Any winner of a prize valued in excess of $600 at the time of award must provide their social security number, EIN, or TIN to Eastern Florida State College and shall receive an IRS Form 1099. Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for the Sponsor to use a winner's name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and promotion without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

All prizes not picked up at the time of award must be picked up at Palm Bay Campus, Bldg. 1, Rm. 107 (250 Community College Parkway, Palm Bay, FL 32909) within ten (10) days of the time of award notification.

The Fine Print

Participation in the Contest further constitutes the entrant's full and unconditional agreement to these official rules including all additional terms and conditions.

Eligibility

The Commencement Photo with EFSC President Dr. James Richey Drawing (the "Drawing") is open to currently enrolled Eastern Florida State College students taking at least one class who are legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia and are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. Eligible students must also have RSVPd yes by November 30, 2025 to attend an EFSC Commencement Ceremony on December 18, 2025. Employees (including student employees) of Eastern Florida State College (the "Sponsor") and other companies associated with the promotion of the Drawing and their respective immediate families (spouses, parents, siblings, and children) and household members are not eligible to win.

Drawing Period

The Drawing begins on 08/18/2025 at 12:00 AM ET and ends on 12/10/2025 at 11:59 PM ET (the "Drawing Period"). Entries that are submitted before or after the Drawing Period will be disqualified.

How to Enter

To enter the Drawing, eligible students should do the following during the Drawing Period:

When applying to graduate, students who check "yes" to attending commencement in person, or who request to enter through the alternate method by 11:59 PM on Sunday, November 30, 2025, will be sent a form on Monday, December 1, 2025 via their Titan student email address with a link to an official entry form. Students who submit the form by Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM, and who meet all eligibility requirements, will be entered into a random drawing for a family photo with EFSC President, Dr. James Richey, taken immediately following their commencement ceremony.

Alternative Method of Entry:

Eligible students may email Commencement Office from their Titan student email accounts during the Drawing Period to indicate that they wish to be included in the Drawing.

Each entrant is only eligible to win one (1) prize throughout the duration of the Drawing, regardless of method of entry. Data pertaining to all entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.

Winner Selection

On 12/11/2025 at 12:00 PM ET, one or more entities working on behalf of the Sponsor will select the potential winner(s) at random from among all eligible entries in the following location: Cocoa Campus, , Registrar's Office. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received. The Sponsor will attempt to notify the potential winner(s) via video conference, social media, email, telephone, or in person on or around 12/11/2025. If the potential winner(s) cannot be contacted within five (5) days, the Sponsor may select alternate potential winner(s) from among the remaining eligible entries. Any prize having a total announced value of $5,000 or more must be offered in strict compliance with §849.094, Florida Statutes.

Prize(s)

Each eligible winner will receive one prize from among the following:

A photo with Dr. Richey (6 available - 3 for each ceremony)

Prize retail value may differ at the time of award. The specifics of the prize(s), which is/are funded by the Communications Office, will be solely determined by the Sponsor. No cash or other prize substitution(s) will be permitted, except at the Sponsor's discretion. All prizes are non-transferable and subject to income tax. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation, any and all federal, state, and/or local income taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of the winner. Any winner of a prize valued in excess of $600 at the time of award must provide their social security number, EIN, or TIN to Eastern Florida State College and shall receive an IRS Form 1099. Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for the Sponsor to use a winner's name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and promotion without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

All post-commencement photography will take place at Melbourne Campus, Bldg. 9 Rm. Rotunda (3865 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935) within 30 minutes after the end of the applicable commencement ceremony. Photos will be posted in the college Flickr album and emailed to each winner within 72 hours of the ceremony.

The Fine Print

Participation in the Drawing further constitutes the entrant's full and unconditional agreement to these official rules including all additional terms and conditions.