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It is safe to say that 2020 has been a time of historical significance due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a resurging racial justice movement in the U.S., and raging California wildfires, all happening during an election year.
As we say goodbye to our VISTA Jen Anna, we are excited to say hello to two new VISTAs, Leah Beaumount and Monserrat Salas. We are also lucky enough to say welcome back to our returning VISTA, Alex Anderson.
Goodbye Jen Anna
I am happy to announce the move of the Center for Community Engagement to the Chief Diversity Office in the Office of the President.
“Why does it matter? What are the implications in your life and broader world? Where do they fit in as a global citizen?” Dr. Garvin asks.
“We (Latinos) are disposable,” stated Dr. Enrique Gonzalez in a Town Hall that Los Cien held recently. This was one of the many statements made during the evening as community members were gathered to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the Latinx Community.
You have an important role to play in addressing racial injustice and we are all adapting to living with COVID-19. The CCE has launched 4 new webpages:
As an AmeriCorps VISTA who works with non-profit organizations, one of which is the Redwood Empire Food Bank, and other community partners, I find it unacceptable and shocking how flawed our food system is and the way community members, including myself,
Originally written by request and published in Flux Magazine.
“It was really nice to be able to have this workshop and I appreciate the work that went into it. I learned about the importance of authentic connection with community partners” said Susan Rahman after the virtual Developing and Deepening Community Partners Workshop.
“I find that reflection is vital because it helps expand student’s engagement with the material and using different techniques can help them see that there is a diversity of opinions and perspectives that they need to be aware of” said Dr.