June 26, 2017
Interning in Washington, D.C. is about taking advantage of every opportunity and moment. Despite its small size, I found D.C. to be packed to the brim with passion …
Cal in the Capital makes dreams a reality
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Proud to Support Their Work
June 26, 2017
As a small, independent foundation, Shinnyo-en Foundation cares about building mutually respectful and trusting relationships with our grantees to achieve our mission of promoting global peace through service. …
No Barrier to Success
June 26, 2017
As an English Language Learner in elementary school, Martin Perez had fallen behind, and his insecurities resulted in poor behavior. “Dedicated teachers recognized my potential and pushed me …
Reflections of Sean Diaz, Alum & Nonprofit Administrator
June 26, 2017
Sean Diaz, Alum & Nonprofit AdministratorSean Diaz graduated from UC-Berkeley in 2009 with a major in English. He lives in Los Angeles and is a Program Coordinator with …
Reflections of Sonia Sajja, Alum
June 26, 2017
As a student at Cal, Sonia was a student leader with the Suitcase Clinic, a student group sponsored by the Public Service Center, and a strong advocate for …
PSC Alum Publishes Young Adult Series, Blacktop!
June 26, 2017
We’re excited to share that Public Service Center alum, Lanre Akinsiku, class of 2010, B.A. in international political economy, recently released a new series of Young Adult books …
A Constant State of Learning
June 26, 2017
Amber Perkins Ellis is fascinated by the forces that shape public education in the United States. Her ultimate goal is to create a learning center for elementary age …
Reflections of Regina Jackson, Alum & Community Partner
June 26, 2017
Regina Jackson, Alum & Community PartnerThe Center is fortunate that Regina Jackson (BS, 1984) is as passionate about serving youth in Oakland as she is about serving as …
Reflections of Sarah Funes, Student
June 26, 2017
Sarah Funes was drawn to Berkeley in part by the work of the Public Service Center. Funes serves as the Center’s inaugural “Vote Everywhere Ambassador” through the Andrew …
Reflections of Adilene López Valenzuela, Alum
June 26, 2017
Adilene experienced a “paradigm shift” in her understanding of social justice work while serving with the Public Service Center, known at that time as Cal Corps. “Being a …