California Campus Compact

Congratulations to the Newest Recipients of the Impact Awards!!! These institutions, faculty, and community engagement professionals are recognized for their commitment to the public purposes of higher education. A huge congratulations to Enrique Murillo, Jr. (California State University, San Bernardino) who received the Thomas Ehrlich Award for the Scholarship of Engagement! Please join us in congratulating all of the awardees for their amazing work! To learn more: https://compact.org/2020-impact-award-recipients/

Former CESF Youth Voice, Youth Vote Fellow Sebastian Cazares said he solidified his commitment to civic engagement and youth activism by participating as a Fellow! You can continue to support students like Sebastian by donating to our CESF program! Check out his amazing YVYV work here: https://youtu.be/oRjj2LGhM5E Please join us in congratulating Sebastian for becoming the youngest elected official in Santa Clarita's history and the youngest current college trustee in the st...ate of California! https://www.hometownstation.com//sebastian-cazares-declare

What a year it has been! As the end of 2020 approaches, we give thanks to our higher education leaders, colleagues, community partners, and especially, our students. Their resilience, flexibility, determination, and creativity have been amazing. Our Community Engagement Student Fellows (CESF) provided hundreds of hours of service to thousands of Californians in their communities throughout this pandemic. They registered hundreds of students to vote and mentored and tutor...ed students online all while transitioning to online courses. To show our gratitude, we are attempting to raise $5,000 in scholarship funds to support 10 new students in the coming year through our CESF program. Please consider donating any amount that you are able. Your contribution goes directly to the student so that they can continue to make a difference in their communities. Check out this short video of University of San Francisco student Amaya Fox, and hear directly from her about her experience and her impact on her campus and community: https://youtu.be/PCfFkIhLhbg We are thankful for CESF students like Amaya. In these difficult times, their passion and commitment give us hope that they will develop a lifetime of service beyond our program to make the world a better place. We are also grateful for donors like you: thank you for supporting these incredible students and for supporting our work. We wish you and your loved ones a very peaceful and happy Thanksgiving! To donate, please click https://www.mightycause.com//Cacc-Community-Engagement-Stu

SAVE THE DATES! In response to the uncertainties brought on by COVID virus, the Eastern, Midwestern, and Western Campus Compact Consortia each are moving their regional conferences to a one-day virtual convening open to participants across all three regions. The overarching theme for the three days is Full Participation, with a specific focus on Resilience and Responsibility for Racial and Environmental Justice.

Do you know college students looking for a job? This is a first come, first served opportunity - apply now (until 8/12). CACC is seeking college students to help recruit other college students to be Poll Workers in November! The Campus Compact Safe Elections Project will enlist and train 300 students to recruit their peers as poll workers for the November 2020 election. Campus Compact will train the Student Recruiters to be effective digital organizers and educators abou...t the importance of poll workers in our democracy. Student Recruiters will receive a $500 stipend upon completion of three weeks of work during summer 2020. Applications are open now through 8/12. Spots are limited! https://compact.org/education-for/safe-elections-project//.

START THE SUMMER WITH PURPOSE!! First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday invite students, teens, and young adults across the state to join the #CaliforniansForAll Summer of Service. Teens and young adults across the state are untapped resource as we face the challenges of COVID-19. #CaliforniansForAll Summer of Service allows young Californians the opportunity to support organizations providing essential services and to receive recognition f...rom the First Partner and California Volunteers, Office of the Governor for their commitment. Young Californians can volunteer at any time between now and August 31. The number of hours they commit is at their discretion and/or that of their parents. They will receive recognition based on the number of hours they serve whether as a volunteer (10 hours), leader (50 hours) or ambassador (100 hours). Those interested can visit californiavolunteers.ca.gov/summerofservice to learn more and sign up. Young Californians ages 13-17 must have a parent sign up on their behalf. Californians ages 18-25 can sign up directly with #CaliforniansForAll. In-person and virtual opportunities are available. #CaliforniansForAll Summer of Service partner organizations include: Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) Born This Way Foundation (BTWF) Cal State Student Association (CSSA) California Association of Student Councils (CASC) University of California Student Association (UCSA) Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC) VolunteerMatch Zoomers to Boomers Help spread the word to teens and young adults by sharing with family and friends. Don’t forget to follow California Volunteers on social media!

Listen to this powerful podcast with Campus Compact Marisol Morales and Nanci Luna Jimenez! https://compact.org/season4-episode15/

Our Community Engagement Student Fellowship - Youth Voice, Youth Vote is a powerful program for our student leaders to make a difference in their communities during this election year. Selected students focus their service on some aspect of voter engagement (ie, voter registration, voter education, youth-centered candidate forums) and youth voice (finding out what young people care about; providing opportunities for young people to be heard on issues, etc). As part of their ...fellowship, CSU Sacramento students Griselda Camacho and Janneth Gil Magana created and produced a short video about voter suppression for Civic Life Project's Democracy 2020 Youth Film Challenge. We feel this theme is relevant in preparation for the Presidential Election in November, as well as recent events. Please view their video, entitled "A Threat to Our Democracy," below, VOTE and share! Congratulations Griselda and Janneth!

Here is a perspective on online service-learning in these changing times. Take a look here: https://theconversation.com/social-distancing-is-no-reason-

Check out the helpful resources on our Covid-19 Resource Page at http://cacampuscompact.org//covid-19-and-the-engaged-camp/

Don Kennedy, former President of Stanford University and co-founder of Campus Compact and California Campus Compact, died on April 21, 2020 from COVID-19. Don Kennedy’s first commencement speech as President of Stanford University called upon graduates to devote some of their time and talent to public service. His first use of discretionary money was to hire me, Catherine Milton, as his Special Assistant on Public Service. He understood the times students were getting the me...Continue reading

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Though we are working remotely, all staff are working and accessible by phone and email. We'd love to connect with you so please join us for a check-in call on 3/24, 3/31 or 4/2. Visit our website for more information and to access resources for COVID-19 and the Engaged Campus. http://cacampuscompact.org//covid-19-and-the-engaged-camp/

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Only two more weeks to help us reach our goal for the CESF program!!! Get a tax donation AND the knowledge that you are helping some of the brightest, most dedicated and caring students around! Your contribution makes a difference.... Please donate at http://tinyurl.com/CACC30years THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Today is #GivingTuesday! Today is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage giving and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Every year on #GivingTuesday, millions of people across the globe (almost 60 countries) mobilize to show up, give back, and change their communities. YOU can make a difference today by giving to California Campus Compact as we raise funds to support the Community Engagement Studen...t Fellowship (CESF)! As we celebrate our 30 years of educating students for social responsibility, we continue to raise funds to match our $2,000 challenge goal, which will raise a total of $4,000 for our program! You may contribute any amount: 100% of your contribution is applied directly to the student stipends. Please give today on this #GIVINGTUESDAY and inspire students to fulfill their potential as civic leaders who make a real difference in the lives of others. Your contribution makes it happen. Please donate at http://tinyurl.com/CACC30years

We’re looking forward to December 3rd - this year’s GivingTuesday! GivingTuesday is a national movement that harnesses the generosity of millions of people around the world to support the causes they believe in and the communities in which they live. We believe the movement will become the first global day of giving and a year-round platform for strengthening civil society. California Campus Compact has joined this incredible movement and will be participating in this year's... #GivingTuesday! Founded in 2012, GivingTuesday has inspired millions of people to give back and support the causes they believe in. Over $400 million was raised online in 2018 to benefit a tremendously broad range of organizations, and much more was given in volunteer hours, donations of food and clothing, and acts of kindness. Stay tuned to learn more so that you can make a powerful difference!