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Each year, more than two thousand Sacramento State students, faculty, and staff participate in programs and projects sponsored by Community Engagement Center. Programs such as Alternative Break, AmeriCorps Students in Service and Service Learning fulfill our mission to facilitate learning and engagement by linking campus and community for mutual benefit. Through Spotlight, Community Engagement Center will highlight outstanding individuals and programs advancing community engagement in the Sacramento region.
Project R.I.D.E.
Community Partner Spotlight, February 2009
Project R.I.D.E. is an exemplary service learning community partner with Sac State. This long term partnership has provided Sac State students with a classroom outside the classroom, one in which many continue to volunteer after they complete their service learning hours… Project R.I.D.E. story continues …
Writing Partners
Campus Program Spotlight, February 2009
In the 2008/ 2009 academic year, 600 Sacramento State and local K-12 students participated in Writing Partners through courses spanning the Foreign Language, English, Ethnic Studies, General Studies, and Nursing departments as well as CAMP and EOP… Writing Partners story continues …
Dr. Catherine Gabor
Faculty Spotlight, October 2008
Dr. Catherine Gabor advanced service learning at Sacramento State while an assistant professor with the English department. As a faculty partner of Community Engagement Center, she initiated the Writing Partners program, incorporated service learning into many of her courses, and promoted service learning through faculty development workshops … Catherine Gabor story continues …
Alternative Break
Campus Program Spotlight, June 2008
Alternative Break seeks to engage students in extracurricular, community service activities over winter and spring breaks. During the first Alternative Break, 20 students participated in spring 2007 to make a difference in the Sacramento community. In 2008, over 100 students were involved … Alternative Break story continues …
Kellie Cook
Student Spotlight, June 2008
During the week of Alternative Break – Winter 2008, Kellie Cook participated in four day-long volunteer projects, volunteering with Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services, Sacramento Tree Foundation, and Habitat for Humanity ReStore … Kellie Cook story continues …
Denise Wall Parillo
Faculty Spotlight, June 2008
Each spring, over one hundred of Denise Wall Parilo’s nursing students partner with community organizations such as Wellspring Women’s Center, Jesse Baker School, Strategies for Change, John H. Jones Center, St. John’s Shelter, WEAVE, Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services, and Folsom Cordova Partnership … Denise Wall Parilo story continues …
Mishae Parker
Student Spotlight, June 2008
Mishae Parker is a senior at Sacramento State with a clear purpose to integrate education and service. She is a psychology major with a minor in teacher education and is actively engaged with projects, clubs, and mentoring opportunities on and off the Sacramento State campus … Mishae Parker story continues …
Dr. Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Campus Program Spotlight, September 2007
Dr. Wangari Maathai’s address on campus drew a packed house to the University Union Redwood Room on Friday, Sept. 21. The 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner attracted more than 300 students, faculty, staff and invited high school students, all eager to hear her message … Dr. Wangari Maathai story continues …
Expanding Your Horizons
Campus Program Spotlight, October 2007
EYH 2007, a one-day science and math conference for 6th-8th grade girls, was made succesful largely due to the expertise, energy, and excitment of our dedicated Sacramento State and Women of AT&T volunteers. The Sacramento State community volunteered in a variety of capacities, including serving as workshop facilitators, mentors/buddies, and engaging participants in hands on learning activities… Expanding Your Horizon story continues …
