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Campus community takes part in virtual charity

November 6, 2020 by Elissa Perez 420 Comments

CSUSB's Office of Community Engagement Director, Diane Podolske, discusses how the annual Coyote Cares Day event turned into a virtual 5K event. Q: How was the planning process different for this event this year compared to the previous years? A: Typically, we are contacting our community partners for service projects, reserving food trucks and entertainment, and making sure we have everything ready for a fun day of service. Planning for this year was different because it focused more on publicity to recruit participants and to educate them on the level of food insecurity in our local communities. I guess I would say it was easier, but it is really fun to host an in-person service … [Read more...] about Campus community takes part in virtual charity

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: charity, Charity Miles App, Community Service, Coyote Cares Day, food insecurity, OSE, Thanksgiving

Benefits of joining a club or organization

May 9, 2015 by Archived posts 216 Comments

By Cecilia Gutierrez |Staff Writer| Being a part of a club or organization may be the one aspect that sets you apart in a job interview. Employers are looking for more in potential employees. Becoming a part of clubs and organizations on campus not only means you were involved, but it also demonstrates that you strive for new experiences, want to meet new people, and actually become a part of school affairs. CSUSB's Student Leadership and Development (SLD) department encompasses system-wide leadership experience through co-curricular program involvement. There are more than 100 clubs and organizations on campus to suit nearly every interest. SLD works alongside these clubs … [Read more...] about Benefits of joining a club or organization

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Alpha Phi Sorority, Cecilia Gutierrez, clubs, clubs and organizations, Community Service, helping hands pantry, organizations, Santos Manuel Student Union, SLD, Student Leadership and Development

CSUSB students doing taxes

February 14, 2015 by Archived posts 1,074 Comments

By Marvin Garcia |Staff Writer| CSUSB’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, provided by upper-division accounting majors, will be offering free income tax preparations to eligible taxpayers. The VITA program, started in the early 1970’s and sponsored by the IRS and the Franchise Tax Board (FTB), is intended to provide free tax return help to people with an income under $60,000. It assists residents with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English speakers. VITA is managed by Accounting and Finance Professor, Janet Courts, who has coordinated it for 11 years. “In our VITA program here at CSUSB, we prepare students through an advance online training program … [Read more...] about CSUSB students doing taxes

Filed Under: News Tagged With: accounting, Community Service, Courts, CSUSB VITA Volunteers, finance, teamwork

Students get ready for summer vacation

May 24, 2014 by Loydie Burmah 127 Comments

By Loydie Burmah |Staff Writer| “I’m looking forward to my birthday in the summer, my internship at KVCR, and going to Disneyland with my Deluxe pass,” said graduating senior Danielle Maxwell. Maxwell, and other students alike, are not only enjoying the free time summer has to offer, but taking advantage of opportunities for personal and academic growth. Thinking about what summer has to offer for me in the following months, one word rings clearly in my mind: sleep. However, I should reconsider my priorities, as summer is a time to assess opportunities and activities that would help me foster personal and academic growth. Aside from enjoying the many freedoms that summer vacation has … [Read more...] about Students get ready for summer vacation

Filed Under: Opinions Tagged With: Community Service, internships, office of community engagement, staying active, student success, summer vacation

CSUSB gives back during Coyote Cares Day

May 4, 2013 by Archived posts 1,037 Comments

By Kandyce Hall |Staff Writer| It was a day to lend a hand. More than 280 participants from CSUSB fanned out to 15 local organizations that service the disadvantaged in San Bernardino. “This was a great chance for coyotes to give back to the city of San Bernardino,” said Christa Bowers, member of Community University Partnerships. CSUSB’s first annual Coyote Cares Day was held Saturday, April 27 as a part of National Volunteer Week. Coyote Cares Day, an event created and planned by Community University Partnerships at CSUSB, was dedicated to volunteer service within the City of San Bernardino. Students, faculty, staff and alumni began arriving on campus at 8 a.m. to check … [Read more...] about CSUSB gives back during Coyote Cares Day

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Community Service, Community-University Partnerships, Coyote Cares Day, csusb, san bernardino, volunteering

Students lend their hands on MLK day

January 26, 2013 by Archived posts 159 Comments

By Mariela Limon |Staff Writer| CSUSB students give back to the community on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Central City Lutheran Mission (CCLM) in San Bernardino. The event, organized by Community-University Partnership, along with the Office of Housing and Residential Life’s Getting Involved in Volunteer Experiences (G.I.V.E.), Black Scholars Hall, Student African American Brotherhood, Student African American Sisterhood and Hispanic Scholars; welcomed students to join CSUSB members for a day of serving those who are in need. "For us, it is super important because nonprofits are already understaffed, and when someone comes in, it saves us days of work," said Maria Medina, Chief … [Read more...] about Students lend their hands on MLK day

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCLM, community, Community Service, csusb, CSUSB students, food, giving back, HIV, homeless, Martin Luther King, MLK, news, poor, services, students

Auditions at the Apollo

November 10, 2011 by Archived posts 1,775 Comments

By: Christopher Smith |Staff Writer| The Enrichment Through Action student organization (ETA) is holding their last set of auditions for their fifth annual Apollo Night, Thursday Nov. 10 in the Lower commons. Apollo Night, being held on Dec. 2, is a talent showcase where participants are judged by a panel and the audience on their skills. Also talent can win up to $500 and other cash prizes. Watch the video above to learn more. … [Read more...] about Auditions at the Apollo

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: apollo auditions, apollo night, Community Service, csusb, enrichment through action, ETA, eta vice president, musicians, nathan, showtime at the apollo, talents, yousif

What’s Greek This Week

October 13, 2011 by Archived posts 477 Comments

By Ashlynne Macan |Staff Writer| Greek Life can b roaden your horizon on campus and give you time to learn all about brotherhood, sisterhood, philanthropies, community service, and academics. This week the Panhellinic Council Sororities such as Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Alpha Phi Sorority, Kappa Delta Sorority and Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority have gained about 30-34 new sisters to each organization. Zeta Tau Alpha will be hosting their annual “Think Pink Week” Sun Oct 16- Race for the Cure at Kendall Park Tues Oct 18- Yogurt Eating Contest on the Pfau Library Lawn @2p.m. Wed Oct 19 & 20- Coldstone Fundraiser 4p.m.- 8p.m. Thur Oct 20- Football Tournament @Athletic field @2p.m. Fri … [Read more...] about What’s Greek This Week

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Alpha Phi Sorority, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Community Service, Delta Sigma Chi Coed Fraternity Inc., Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, fraternities, fun, greek life, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Kappa Delta Sorority, Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority Inc., Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Lambda Theta Phi Fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Philanthropies, Sigma Chi Fraternity, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity, Sigma Nu Fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Sigma Pi Alpha Sorority, social, sororities, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority

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