Reimagine the Heart of Campus
Your Idea. Our Campus.
As part of College of Marin's Centennial Celebration, we're inviting students to help shape a space that future generations of Mariners will enjoy for years to come.
The portable buildings near Fusselman Hall and the Academic Center at the Kentfield Campus have been removed, creating a new open area at the center of campus. Now we want to know:
Through the Ideation Challenge 2.0, students will have the opportunity to submit a vision for transforming this site into a place that supports learning, wellness, creativity, connection, or something entirely new.
Grand Prize: $5,000
Finalists will present their ideas to a panel of alumni, employees, students, and community members, and one winning concept will be selected for the $5,000 grand prize.
What We're Looking For
Your proposal should be:
- Creative – A compelling vision for the space
- Meaningful – Enhances campus life and student experience
- Achievable – Realistic and sustainable
Need Help Developing Your Idea?
The Challenge includes workshops designed to support participants:
- Ideation Workshop & Site Walk (November 2026)
- Pitch Preparation Workshop (Late January/Early February 2027 for semi-finalists)
How to Enter
STUDENTS: Submit a proposal describing your vision for the site.
- Include a basic action plan, timeline, and resource considerations.
- Optional: Add sketches, renderings, photos, videos, or other visual materials.
- Enter individually or as a team.
Submit Your Idea Here: Ideation Challenge 2.0 Submission Form
Key Dates
Challenge Launch: October 2026
Workshop #1: Guide to Better Ideation
November 4, 2026
12:40 pm - 1:30 pm
Site Walk with the President
November 9, 2026
12:40 pm - 1:30 pm
Workshop #2: Pitching Ideas Effectively (for semi-finalists)
Late January/Early February 2027
12:40 pm - 1:30 pm
Submission Deadline: December 18, 2026
Finalist Pitches: February 2027
Winner Announcement: April 7, 2027, at Spring Fling
Implementation Begins: Fall 2027
This is your opportunity to leave a lasting mark on College of Marin. Shape what's next.
Questions? Contact Stormy Miller Sabia, [email protected], with the subject line: "Ideation Challenge 2.0"
Ideation Challenge 2.0 is generously supported by the College of Marin Foundation with additional support from the Marin Community Foundation and Redwood Credit Union.
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