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Take a look back to earlier this spring when Lacey Kendall and three friends developed technology to help historic Black churches in Riverside and San Bernardino counties go virtual as the COVID-19 pandemic prevented gatherings such as worship services.
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As part of the university’s celebration of National Volunteer Week, take a look back to when CSUSB began its participation in a nationwide study to advance the understanding of students’ interests and experiences regarding approaches to public service.
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A look back: Earlier this spring, CSUSB was named the best California college for civic engagement according to Intelligent.com in its list of “The Best Colleges in California.”
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The Office of Community Engagement invites the campus community to participate in National Volunteer Week, April 18-24, where participants can win prizes while sustaining the environment through service.
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Cal State San Bernardino has been named the best California college for civic engagement according to Intelligent.com in its list of “The Best Colleges in California.”
![The San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses will close remote business operations and winter intersession classes in observance of the state holiday commemorating the late civil rights leader.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/CSUSB-NewsSlide_MLKJr_Holiday_15Jan2020.jpg.webp?itok=ArUqQ5gd)
Also in honor of King, the CSUSB Office of Community Engagement will host “Listen. Learn. Share. MLK Day of Service Virtual Celebration” beginning that day through Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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More than 150 toys were collected and donated to two local nonprofit agencies as part of a joint CSUSB holiday toy drive – Operation Pack the Sleigh.
![In the Best Colleges for Student Voting, a total of 157 colleges and universities made the list, including CSUSB.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/VoterRegatCSUSB_FileArt.jpg.webp?itok=9ha4yOmY)
Including CSUSB, 157 colleges and universities made Washington Monthly’s national Best Colleges for Student Voting list.
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CSUSB is part of a nationwide study to advance the understanding of students’ interests and experiences regarding approaches to public service.