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Nonprofit professionals listening to a Social Jeopardy question.
My Day As A Professional

For me, the highlight of this the Volunteer Managers' Roundtable at the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County was suggesting to Hope Bohanec, Executive Director at Compassionate Living, that to reach the 18-25 demographic about veganism her organization cou

"Public Transit for the Public Good". The North Bay Organizing Project aims to extend the free bus access that currently exists for veterans and college students in Sonoma County to k-12 students.
Which Side Are You On?:

I attended the North Bay Organizing Project's 5th Annual Public meeting. The NBOP has been working on several community issues this year and the meeting was a time to share community progress and next steps.

Student Hiromu Sogi signing up at the Petaluma Bounty table with Caryn Mali.
UPDATED: Recruit Students at Community Partner Thursdays

You can recruit SSU students for your organization by participating in Community Partner Thursdays.

To table at SSU:

Step 1:
Check the Google calendar to see if your preferred date is available.

Emily Seder, Assistant Director of the Writing Center, and Kurt Sollanek, an Assistant Professor from the Kinesiology Department
Tips & Trends in Service-Learning VI

"I don't believe that what we do in education should only be within the classroom," said Beth Ann Turner, a Lecturer in the Music Department. "Students are living now. Don't make what they learn [only] based on finding future wages."

Volunteer and intern for Verity to support victims of sexual violence, be involved in educating youth, and help with other programs dedicated to ending sexual violence. See here for the many ways to get involved.
Get Involved: Verity

Content Warning for sexual violation including rape; this post is part of a series that deals with intersectional gender-based violence.

Center for Community Engagement
A Bit of Tips & Trends

Hear what faculty member, Dr. Ron Lopez, has to say about the Tips & Trends in Service-Learning Workshop:

 

 

 

 

 

Student Hiromu Sogi signing up at the Petaluma Bounty table with Caryn Mali.
Service & Internship Fair IX

Lots of academic departments require internships or volunteer hours from students.

Center for Community Engagement
What Happened to the Community Calendar?

Have you noticed that you no longer receive those emails with all the Sonoma County community events? They told you about all the amazing nonprofit and governmental opportunities to help you get out and get involved. But then suddenly in the summer of 2015, they stopped. What happened?

Welcome, Dr. Rich Whitkus

"A university's value arises from its dedication to education, scholarship, and service.

Center for Community Engagement
More Changes in The CCE

Exciting changes are happening here in the CCE.