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Reflections from the Womxn of Color Conference 2019

The staff and VISTAs of the Center for Community Engagement attended the annual North Bay Womxn of Color Conference held at Sonoma State University. These are their reflections:

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Merith Weisman Named First SSU Connectivity and Community Engagement Champion

With great excitement we would like to announce that the Director of Community Engagement and Strategic Initiatives, Merith Weisman, has been awarded the first ever Strategic Plan Core Values Champion for Connectivit

Ashley Simon, outside
Welcome, Ashley!

It feels a little unusual to welcome Ashley to the Center for Community Engagement (CCE), yet again; because the truth is she has been a part of the CCE off and on, since 2012; which I will attempt to explain in just a moment.

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Roseland Neighborhood Annexation Celebration

On November 1st, 2017, the community of Roseland was officially annexed into the City of Santa Rosa. Due to the fires, the celebration was postponed to January 20th, 2018.

Circle sisters
Circle of Sisters: The Power of Know

"It's really fun, with insight and leadership skills." - Lidia Morales

Javier Rivera, Outreach Coordinator tabling for the Service and Internship Fair.
Service & Internship Fair VIII

Internships, volunteer hours, and community involvement are just some of the things that students need and want during their time at school. Many students have a hard time finding these opportunities because they do not know where to look or they do not know that the opportunities even exist.

Discovery Day VIII

"[What] I hope to get out of this experience is to show the younger students a glimpse of college life so they know what to expect." -Jeno, SSU student

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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.

Happy 1st Birthday, Just Coffee!

The Center for Community Engagementand Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County created Just Coffee as a way to meet the community and creat

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.