Inauguration Week
Day of Service - Saturday, April 4, 2020
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Join us in celebrating President Ching-Hua Wang, as she is inaugurated as the second president in Samuel Merritt University's 111-year history. From March 31st to April 7th, t
he University community will celebrate with a week of events, including Day of Service events on all four campuses on April 4th, 2020.
We invite all SMU students, faculty and staff to volunteer and represent SMU in our communities.
Volunteer opportunities by campus include:
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Oakland
March 31-April 4, 2020
March 31-April 4, 2020
Pack and Deliver items
April 4, 2020
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
April 4, 2020
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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SF Peninsula
April 4, 2020
9:00 am -2:00 pm
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Sacramento
Donation drive for nonprofit
March 31–April 4, 2020
April 4, 2020
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Distribute 2020 census information in partnership with
La Familia Inc.
in Sacramento-Franklin Boulevard area.
April 4, 2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
April 4, 2020
9:00 am-12:00 pm
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Fresno
Clean and organize the onsite men’s clothes closet and prepare and serve meals for nonprofit
Poverello House
clients
April 4, 2020
7:45 am -1:00 pm
Deep clean
Marjaree Mason Center
safehouse, a domestic violence shelter offering support services to victims and youth.
April 4, 2020
9:00 am -1:00 pm
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Census 2020
Make sure you are counted!
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Census 2020 brings federal funding to our schools, roads, and housing. Samuel Merritt University in partnership with Alameda County is working to ensure that we fully count our community. Nearly 26% of Alameda County residents are considered “Hard-to-Count” and face barriers to Census completion.
College students are part of the “Hard-to-Count” category and are unaware they should be counted in the county they currently live in.
What is the Census?
Every ten years, since 1790, the Census Bureau counts everyone living in the country,
to collect basic information
including; age, sex, and race, for every adult, child and baby.
Census 2020 will not ask about citizenship status or for information like a social
security number.
Starting in March of 2020, everyone will be asked to complete the 2020 census online, by phone, or by mail. Questionnaire Assistance Centers will be located throughout the community, providing the public with access to computers and support in completing the Census.
Responses are confidential, and protected by law.
Why is the Census important?
The Census gives us
data
about our community, informs the distribution of billions of
dollars
in federal funding, and determines the number of
decision-makers
representing us. Alameda County gets billions of dollars from the federal government for essential services -- healthcare, school programs, housing, transportation, social services and more -- based solely on the census count. An undercount means fewer resources for everyone - for every person not counted, our community loses $10,000 over the next 10 years.
Samuel Merritt University is taking steps to ensure an accurate count with an awareness campaign featured throughout our campuses and social media platforms. We are counting on you to be counted, and we will continue to provide you with Census 2020 information and updates.
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SMU Volunteer Opportunities
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LUNCH AND LEARN- Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Health Education Center, Classroom 311
12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
Steps to Bridge the Gap
Second Saturday of Every month
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Various locations
Next Orientation: March 21, 2020, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm at SMU
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Come learn about the Steps to Bridge the Gap program on May 11, 2020.
Student volunteers from all SMU programs are invited to become walk leaders for an ongoing collaboration with Alameda County Public Health Department and Roots Community Health Center.
Monthly park walks are held the second Saturday each month and represent one dimension of the multi-pronged approach to addressing diabetes disparities.
Students interested in volunteering, must attend a mandatory orientation. The next orientation is scheduled for March 21, 2020.
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SF Peninsula Volunteer Opportunities
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Florence Fang Asian Community Garden
March 7, 2020
10:00 am
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1:00 pm
San Francisco, CA
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The Florence Fang Asian Community Garden is seeking motivated volunteers to help grow San Francisco's first Asian community garden. Most volunteer gardeners are new immigrants leading healthier lifestyles, growing fresh produce and sharing Asian plants and features with all San Franciscans.
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Second Harvest Food Bank
February 8, 2020
8:45 am – 10:45 am
San Jose, CA
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Second Harvest Food Bank in San Jose seeks volunteers to distribute food and other supplies to community members in need.
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Noddin Home & School Club- 15th Annual Walkathon
March 21, 2020
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
San Jose, CA
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Noddin Home & School Club is hosting their biggest community fundraising event of the year.
The 15th annual Walkathon has
many volunteer available. Mutiple shifts are available.
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2020 Hellyer Half Marathon/ 10k/ 5k
March 29, 2020
7:30 am
– 1:00 pm
San Jose, CA
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Volunteers are needed for the Hellyer Race. Volunteer shifts range from 4-6 hours. Duties primarily include helpind runners throughout the course and in the aid stations.
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Sacramento Volunteer Opportunities
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Sacramento campus invites you to volunteer for the upcoming Day of Service activities, and check for future events in the April 2020 Digest!
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Participation in these events is entirely voluntary with no obligation to attend/participate. As these are voluntary, non-work events, attendance/participation is not considered work and will not be paid time.
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VISIT US!
450 30
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St. Oakland, CA 94608
Peralta Pavilion, Suite 2800
(2
nd
floor)
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