09/29/2025
There are even more events on EngageLeo!
Spirit Team T-Shirt Design Contest
Deadline: Friday, October 2, 5:00 pm
The Saint Leo Spirit Team is hosting a T-shirt design contest! The ideal design captures the essence of Saint Leo University without utilizing the university logo. The shirt will be either black, white, or green and the design may be up to two colors. The shirt will be used as a giveaway at upcoming events. For more information, see the submission form on EngageLeo or email [email protected].
Click Here to submit your design via EngageLeo!
Race to Escape: Roblox Edition
Monday, September 29, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Apartment 5 Lobby
Think you have what it takes to escape first? Join Roderick Hall RAs for Race to Escape: Roblox Edition! Work your way through puzzles, traps, and challenges inside Roblox.
Seafood Night
Tuesday, September 30, 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Dining Hall
The Dining Hall is hosting a seafood night! Get ready to dive int flavor! Selections include clam strips, fried scallops, fried po***ck, fried calamari, steamed snow crab, peel & eat shrimp, steamer clams, mussels, oysters, grilled salmon, and more! The evening will also feature a banana split bar.
Athletic Events
Women's Soccer Reserves vs Ave Maria
September 30, 5:00 pm, University Turf Stadium
Junior Varsity Baseball vs Florida Southern (DH)
October 1, 6:00 pm, University Turf Stadium
Men’s Soccer vs Florida Tech
October 1 7:00 pm, University Turf Stadium
Women's Soccer Reserves vs Eckerd
October 2, 8:00 pm, University Turf Stadium
Men’s Soccer Reserves vs Lakeland United
October 3, 7:30 pm, University Turf Stadium
Junior Varsity Baseball vs Rollins (DH)
October 4, 2:00 pm, Thomas B. Southard Stadium
Women's Soccer vs Nova Southeastern
October 4, 7:00 pm, University Turf Stadium
Men’s Soccer Reserves vs Webber International
October 5, 4:00 pm, University Turf Stadium
Beaded Badge Reels
Tuesday, September 30, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Cannon D. Memorial Library
Join RA Sarai to make a beaded badge reel that shows off your creativity!
DraftCoach Workshop
Tuesday, September 30, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Zoom Meeting ID: 950 5128 5594
Join the Library for the DraftCoach workshop. DraftCoach can help you improve your writing by checking for plagiarism, citations, grammar and spelling before you submit your papers!
Sip and Paint: Culture in Color
Tuesday, September 30, 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Apartment 5 Lobby
Sip and paint: culture and color will be an interactive event where residents can sip juice, enjoy light snacks, and paint flags that represent their culture and identity.
Pope Leo XIV Essay Competition
Deadline: Tuesday, September 30
Saint Leo University students at all levels and from all modalities are invited to participate in an essay contest (1000 words) in response to this question: What impact do you believe Pope Leo XIV will have on the Catholic Church and the global community? Why do you believe this? Prizes will be awarded to one University Campus student and one WorldWide student.
Post your Word or PDF submission here (APA or MLA formatting accepted): https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0198a4a9b56d7449992e6a99df18ab6b.
Chick-fil-A Monthly Campus Pop-Up
The first Wednesday of the month, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm, in front of the Student Activities Building (SAB), Chick-fil-A Zephyrhills will be hosting a Saint Leo University pop-up location to give students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to conveniently purchase select meals right here on campus.
Available selections will include:
Original chicken sandwiches
Chicken nuggets
Original waffle potato chips
Chick-fil-A sauce flavored potato chips (new)
Brownies
Cookies
Drinks may be purchased upon availability. Contactless payments are accepted. Note that Saint Leo University students cannot purchase meals with their student meal plans/student I.D. Don’t forget that a 10% discount is offered at the Zephyrhills Chick-fil-A location to all Saint Leo faculty, students, and staff with a valid ID.
Reminder: Change your university login password before October 1
Saint Leo University is updating its password policy as part of a broader effort to protect university accounts from hackers. All students, faculty, and staff will need to create a new password on or before October 1. Learn how to reset your password by reviewing this guide: How to Reset Your Saint Leo Password. If you don’t change your password before October 1, you’ll be required to do so the next time you try to log in. For assistance, please contact the Helpdesk at helpdesk.saintleo.edu.
Seasonal Grab & Go
Wednesday, October 1, 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm, Kirk Lawn
Swing by Kirk Lawn to join RA Caitlyn for a seasonal pick-me-up, such as lemonade, apple cider, or Halloween candy!
Game Night
Wednesday, October 1, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Daniel A. Cannon Memorial Library
Every Wednesday the Library is hosting boardgames and card games. Select from the Library's collection or bring your own!
Men's and Women's Group
Join University Ministry for Men's and Women's Group every Wednesday at 7:00 pm. Men's Group meets in SAB 117 and Women's Group meets Room 416, Tapia College of Business.
MLA Workshop
Wednesday, October 1, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Zoom Meeting ID: 950 5128 5594
Attend this workshop to learn how to format your papers and cite your resources in MLA style.
Everyone's Hands
Thursday, October 2, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, Music Room (across from University Safety)
Presented by RA Jordan and Saint Leo Music Collective, Everyone's Hands is a vibrant event where students leave their handprints on a communal banner, symbolizing unity and inclusion. It celebrates the idea that everyone is welcome to join and express themselves through music.
Viva La Cultura!
Thursday, October 2, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm, SCC Boardrooms
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with CAB! Enjoy an evening of fun, food, and festivities featuring a lively game of Loteria (Mexican Bingo), delicious food, vibrant music, and exciting prizes. Connect with friends, learn about Hispanic and Latinx traditions, and immerse yourself in the rich culture that has shaped so many of our communities.
Theology Thursday (Speaker: Fr. Xavy, DOSP)
Thursday, October 2, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Cannon. D. Memorial Library, Southard Room
Theology Thursday is a monthly gathering hosted by University Ministry to explore and discuss meaningful topics of faith, scripture, Church teaching, and the Christian life.
APA Workshop
Thursday, October 2, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Zoom Meeting ID: 950 5128 5594
Attend this workshop to learn how to format your papers and cite your resources in APA style.
Mary Cannon Cabot Beautification Month
Mary Cannon Cabot Beautification Month is right around the corner, and the Town of St. Leo is excited to host our Weeding and Planting event on October 3rd and are looking for volunteers. Click Here to sign up for a volunteer slot.
ROAR Monthly Service: THORN
Sunday, October 5, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, meet outside of Saint Leo Abbey Church
ROAR (Reach Out • Act • Restore) is University Ministry’s service program, inspiring students to live their faith through meaningful action. Guided by the values of compassion, hospitality, and service, ROAR connects the Saint Leo community with opportunities to help those in need—both on campus and beyond.
THORN Ministries: On the first Sunday of each month (excluding May, June, July, and August), ROAR volunteers travel to Tampa to partner with THORN Ministries in serving the homeless community. Together, we share meals, distribute clothing, and offer kindness and conversation to those often overlooked. This hands-on outreach is a powerful expression of our call to serve, helping restore dignity, strengthen community, and bring light to those in challenging circumstances.
Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee 2025 Concert
Wednesday, October 8, 7:00 pm, Saint Leo Abbey Church
In December 2024, the late Pope Francis declared 2025 a Jubilee Year of Hope, encouraging all to “look beyond the darkness of the world today to the hope that all find through a life in Christ, and to offer hope to others.”
Saint Leo University’s Department of English, Music, and the Arts and the Catholic Identity Advisory Committees are hosting the event to spread that joy to the community through music as well as to showcase the talents of its students and faculty members.
Saint Leo University — Privately Funded Scholarships
How It Works (Student Steps)
Sign in to the scholarship portal with Saint Leo username and password: https://saintleo.academicworks.com/.
Complete and submit the General Application.
Review Recommended opportunities and apply where appropriate (verify selection criteria).
Check the Dashboard for status. If it does not say Submitted, the application is not complete.
If selected, the student receives an email notification at their Saint Leo address and must accept or decline and complete post-acceptance steps by the stated deadline.
Application Cycles & Timing
Fall Cycle Closes: October 15 (final day to submit)
Notifications: November
Disbursement: During the current academic year
SWANK Streaming Site
We have a new URL: https://streaming.swankmp.net/saintleo
Are you looking for additional movies and TV shows to watch? Student and Family Engagement provides students access to the SWANK streaming site at University Campus.
Students must be connected to the Saint Leo University network to access the site. New movies are added to the streaming site monthly.
Fall Family Festival (Family Weekend)
Friday, October 17 - Sunday, October 19
Saint Leo student, faculty, and staff and their families are invited to Fall Family Festival! This fun-filled weekend features open houses, tours, workshops, free food, rides & inflatables, a fall marketplace, pumpkin patch, fireworks, and more! To see the detailed schedule of events, visit the Student and Family Engagement webpage.
