Participants from both the San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses will engage in a variety of volunteer opportunities, supporting local nonprofit organizations, assisting with beautification projects, and contributing to efforts that rebuild, restore and uplift the communities CSUSB proudly serves.
Cal State San Bernardino will host Coyote Cares Day on Saturday, Feb. 22, inviting students, alumni, faculty and staff from both the San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses to participate in a day of community service.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service, CSUSB faculty, staff and students volunteered at the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission and Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino, giving back to the community and helping local families in need.
The campus community is invited to participate in the volunteer opportunities on Jan. 22 and Jan. 24. Also in honor of King, Cal State San Bernardino and its Palm Desert Campus will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, to observe the state holiday commemorating the late civil rights leader.
CSUSB’s commitment to giving back to the community is showcased during the month of April as the Office of Community Engagement celebrates National Volunteer Month.
As a College Corps fellow, PDC student Juliana Garcia volunteers at Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Desert while earning a financial benefit to help pay for her college education.
Alumnus William “Bill” Stevenson ’84 was honored with the Coyote Spirit Award at the inaugural Alumni Hall of Fame Awards for going above and beyond to help advance the mission of CSUSB as a dedicated volunteer.
As the ninth annual Coyote Cares Day approaches Feb. 17 and 18, Diane Podolske, director of CSUSB’s Office of Community Engagement, shares her thoughts on the importance of community engagement and the volunteer spirit that motivates the CSUSB campus.
The Augie Award is one of the most coveted awards in the university as it recognizes the recipient for their volunteer efforts and work in the campus community.