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2022 How to Recruit SSU Students as Interns & for CIP

In another blog post, we discuss the differences between internships and the Community Involvement Program (CIP).

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Recruit at the 2022 Service & Internship Fair

The Service & Internship Fair is a fantastic opportunity to promote your organization and recruit wonderful Sonoma State student interns and volunteers.

Service and Internship Fair booth
2022 Skipping to the Last Stop

Happy Summer! Summer at SSU is a time for reflection and planning for the next academic year. It's a slower time here, while in the community, work continues at its regular high speed.

Sandra Pardo, Social Worker in Santa Rosa
Embers of Awakening: The Devastating Effects of Climate Change During the Fires That Changed People’s Lives

Throughout the four years I have been at Sonoma State, the school and surrounding areas have been ravaged by fires, some started by arsonists while others were started by a massive gas and electric company.

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Curious Faculty Dive Into the World of Service-Learning

“It was definitely overwhelming, but I gained a lot of info that made me more excited for the upcoming fall semester of service-learning.” said Professor Silvia Soto, one of the faculty participating in the “You’re Preparing to Teach a Service-Learning

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Faculty and Community Partners Build Relationships

“I want to teach the kids about different jobs but I want to do more for them.

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Why Should I Care About the War in Ukraine?

On March 10th, Dr. Stephen Bittner and Dr. Zeke Baker held a lecture entitled “Why Should I Care About the War in Ukraine?” which was hosted by the Center for Community Engagement. Overall, the lecture was super informative and interesting.

Student in a lab
Employing Microbes to Convert Food and Foodware Wastes into Resources

If you’ve eaten on campus, it is likely that you’ve encountered disposable foodware labeled “Compostable.” You might expect that these should be placed in the Compost waste bins but unfortunately, they actually belong in the Landfill bins.