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I am a Future Maker

Everyone at the Future Makers Youth Summit of the Sustainable Enterprise Conference at Sonoma Mountain Village had a desire to not only address the pro

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Sonoma State's Earth Day 2015

This year's Earth Day was a great success! Clubs and organizations from the University, and agencies from the local community came together on Wednesday, April 22nd to celebrate the Earth and the campus' sustainability efforts.

I'm planting trees
Best Spring Break Ever

What did you do for Spring Break? Did you relax, go to the beach, spend time with family? I spent my spring break collecting garbage, planting trees, gardening, and building relationships with other SSU students who care about sustainability.

SSU and Luther Burbank students choose books provided by the University Library
Book Buddies I

"[...T]his service-learning approach has changed the way I see a person reading to their child. Before attending Book Buddies, I thought to myself that we were just going to read to a child, then the child will read, and then make a book.

Inside of the Conference
Why I Was Proud to NOT Fit in at the Geography of Hope Conference: Women and the Land

As I get further into my education and dive deeper into the issues of society, I can't help but wonder what is at the root of all of these problems. Is it possible that all these issues could be related? I believe the answer is yes.

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Discovery Day IX

"I think I'm more excited for college just by seeing how all these students feel about it," said Gisselle Alvarez from Roseland Collegiate Prep (RCP). At Discovery Day, RCP students learned how to get to college and what to expect.

SSU Lobby Corps with Senator Mike McGuire from left to right: Asha Nettles, Mercedes Mack, Taylor Jarrett Bonilla, Kate Chavez, Andrea Aviles Cigarrostegui, Anthony Gallino and Claudia Sisomphou
My Experience at CHESS XX:

It is because of the opportunities I have had thanks to higher education, and more specifically the CSU System, that make me so passionate about ensuring accessibility and affordability for others to attend college as well.

Kids helping build the garden
From Shared Vision to Reality:

What happens when the director of the Gold Ridge 4C's Preschool and an SSU service-learning faculty member put their heads together? The result is a beautiful organic garden providing not only food, but also learning opportunities for preschoolers and college students alike.

Cal serves tabling
Find Your Passion, Potential, and Power with CalSERVES

I was so glad to see the amazing organization CalSERVES here on campus! I did not know about this organization, so I was very curious to learn about their activities.

What is Just Coffee?

"Would you like to join us for Just Coffee?," my supervisor asked. I said "yes," but had many questions about it. It sounded very ambiguous and I could not imagine what to expect.