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Careers for the Common Good IV

"Do some volunteer work, just because you're not getting a paycheck does not mean it is not valuable to your future employer. Life experiences bring just as much to the table as degrees and credentials," states speaker Anya Perron-Burdick.

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The Strength in Asking for Help

Special thanks to service-learning FIG Leadership students in UNIV238 01 for the posts in this special series on resources for those struggling with ca

Learning to Access the University's Resources

"The most effective part of the workshop was that there was no reading through the lecture notes.

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University & Community Partnership:

"School counseling is more than simply meeting with students. It is vital that school counselors be advocates for the profession."

-Shana Friedman, SSU Alumni School Counselor for Youth Build Santa Rosa

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Working for the CCE: Learning the World of Civic Engagement

When I first arrived at the steps of SSU, I was so ready to jump right into all the different volunteer opportunities I could find because I knew I wanted to impact my campus like I had done at my high school. I soon found myself stretched so thin I was exhausted.

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What is Community-Based Participatory Research?

Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) by definition, is a "collaborative approach to research that equitably involves all partners in the research process and recognizes the unique strengths that each brings.

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Find a Match for Hope

Special thanks to service-learning FIGLeadership students in UNIV238 01 for the posts in this special series on resources for those struggling with cancer a

Community & University Partnership: Collaborative Autism Training & Support Programs with Dr. Lorna Catford

One of the great examples of a university and community partnership is Dr. Lorna Catford's Collaborative Autism Training and Support Program (CATS).

Discovery Day IV

Every fall semester, Discovery Day provides younger students with their first exposure to higher education while providing college service-learners with an engaging opportunity for leadership and service.

Natalie Hambalek and family
How Relentlessly Pursuing My College Degree Paid Off

My past has a story that I do not readily talk about, but ultimately it has driven me to become who I am today. The actions I take, the spirit I have, and the things I face every day involve me bringing everything I have, including the struggles I have faced.