“The point of a university and the point of building a community is to bring people together. And that was the goal of the Community Projects Office.” So
Like all Public Service Center programs, BUILD, a literacy mentoring program, frequently serves as a springboard to a career for student participants. So many BUILD alumni now work
The Rogers Family Foundation seeks to transform the educational experience of Oakland’s students, and a key strategy is to ensure students are proficient in reading by the end
This spring the Public Service Center sponsored nine Alternative Break trips that immersed students in a social justice issue. Trips ranged from learning about Native American rights at
As the daughter of farmworkers in California’s Central Valley, I know firsthand of the many barriers that low-income people and their children face. My experiences have motivated me
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
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
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
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
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
