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Caroline Bañuelos, Community Partnerships Coordinator
Welcome, Caroline!

I’m so excited to welcome Caroline Bañuelos to the CCE!

Young kids enjoy bathing a duck with help from SSU students
Service-Learning Case Study: Psychology, Human Development, & Sociology

"Service-learning is a great opportunity to engage the students in making a difference in their communities. I believe strongly that learning is experiential and not just textbook and classroom based." - Suzanne Maggio-Hucek

stone and mosaic memorial depicting andy
Andy's Unity Park Dedication

The first weekend in June was full of activity. Just downtown, Sonoma County Pride paraded through the city of Santa Rosa.

Classmates at the Post-Fire Service & Internship Fair posing for a photo at a table
Dear Sonoma Journal Service-Learning Project Fosters Connections Between Students & Community

I was a part of the class working alongside Professor Emily Seder on the Dear Sonoma Journal. Our initial goal was to compose a journal that not only will help heal Sonoma County but also which can be sold to collect funds going towards the Community Foundation Sonoma County Resiliency Fund.

Finance Director, Betsy Howze using post-its and brainstorming
The Future of Our Friendly City: Rohnert Park Town Hall Meeting

"Feedback for us is like water for a plant, it's necessary." City Manager, Darrin Jenkins explaining the significance of contributing your thoughts to the City Council of Rohnert Park. This made me feel that although I am still a student, I could contribute valuable insight to our council.

Center for Community Engagement
Service-Learning: A Future Nurse Reflects

Service-learning makes me feel inspired to continue to give back to the community and work to benefit the needs of others.

Paper hearts attached to a blue backdrop
Addressing the Hispanic Community: La Plaza

What is your idea of a supportive environment? What do you need in order to feel acceptance and support?

Randy Hanai presents his solar project
Engineering Students Celebrate Earth Week

Two teams of Engineering students showcased their projects at Earth Week (April 16-22, 2018). While demonstrating their Solar Energy Monitoring System.

Center for Community Engagement
Check Out the SSU Civic Action Plan/CCE Strategic Plan

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the development of the CCE Strategic Plan/SSU Civic Action Plan.