Seattle University Sundborg Center for Community Engagement

Every year, our amazing Jumpstart staff host a Literacy Carnival for young children and families from our early learning partner sites and the surrounding community. Participants enjoy fun activities while igniting a spark for literacy and reading. What a great turnout we had this year, even Rudy the Redhawk came as our special guest to join in the fun!

We are THRILLED to share the Sundborg Center for Community Engagement was just voted Best Place to Work On Campus in the 2024 Shine Awards! We are honored to receive this award from Seattle U Student Employment and their award review committee! This award celebrates the supervisors and on-campus employers who guide and mentor student employees as they learn and grow professionally, academically and personally.

Here’s what students had to say about some of the shining supervisors at CCE:

“One of Sarah's most significant contributions is her ability to inspire and motivate her team. She leads by example, demonstrating a strong work ethic, compassion and a genuine passion for the program's mission. Through regular meetings, training sessions and one-on-one check-ins, she ensures that her team members and students feel supported and valued.”

“Makaelah's mentorship has instilled in me a deep sense of empathy and a commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments where every student feels valued and supported on their educational journey.”

“Liz exemplifies the spirit of collaboration and empowerment, making her a true asset to our team and community. Her dedication to fostering a supportive environment and enabling the success of others is unparalleled.”

“Sabrina truly embodies the characteristics of an encouraging, spirited and kind-hearted supervisor. She is so loved at the Center for Community Engagement and our Student Office Assistant cohort could not do our work without her leading by example.”

We have much gratitude for our incredible staff team and our amazing student employees! You make us SHINE!

Sending a shout out to two of our AMAZING CCE Student Employees who are now Washington Campus Coalition Civic Leadership Award winners!

Cyan is a Jumpstart Team Lead with a strong history of serving her community, including various roles as a peer mentor, tutor and other community service-based activities even before arriving at Seattle University. She is a Business and Law major with a minor in Global Business and has remained on the Dean’s list through her second year on campus. As part of the Business and Law program, Cyan is committing to six years at Seattle University to earn both her bachelor’s degree and her JD. Cyan is also currently working to start a club on campus called the Albers Consulting Association with another business student, which aligns with her dream career of becoming a legal consultant for nonprofit organizations. Congratulations, Cyan!

Vanessa is both a Redhawk Academic Mentoring Program (RAMP) Lead and Change Makers Mentor Lead. She has built strong relationships with scholars, especially those who are not typically engaged or have had negative experiences with the education system. She shows up for scholars with joy, genuine care, a say yes attitude and curiosity that drives her. Vanessa hopes to stay working in public schools, sustain meaningful community ties and aspires to work with youth in her career as a school psychologist. She is a dedicated psychology student that works to empower young minds through education, mental health and guidance, nurturing growth and development to positively influence scholar lives. Congratulations, Vanessa!

Reshare for Seattleu.edu/wellness... Interested in joining a forthcoming DREAM (Disability Rights, Education, Activist, and Mentoring) chapter at SU? Attend one of the two interest meetings on May 30! DREAM aims to include members representing a spectrum of disabilities, intersectional identities, and allies committed to justice for the disabled community.

Our Campus Partnerships team just wrapped up another fantastic Spring Faculty Workshop series, guiding faculty in and through Community Engaged Learning (CEL) course development and reflection processes. Gratitude to Dr. Rebecca McNamara, Dr. Cecilia Morales, and Hailee Hughston for preparing and presenting a dynamic series designed for faculty eager to explore and implement more CEL opportunities in their coursework.

Hey CCE Students! Come get creative with your CCE peers and create your own Dream Board next Thursday, May 22 at the Student Center! RSVP here:
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This event is planned and hosted by our very own student office assistant Lily! We'll provide all the supplies so come let your creativity blossom, dream BIG, have some delicious food, relax, enjoy your time and some great company.
Check with your CCE supervisor, this event may be approved to fill program hours if needed.

It's Student Spotlight time! We're celebrating one of our amazing student employees: Chloe!

Community leaders, neighbors, partners, Seattle University students, faculty and Seattle University Sundborg Center for Community Engagement staff gathered on April 17 to share stories, create community and hear from the SU Youth Initiative Working Group. This working group comprised of local residents, education connectors, faculty and community partners was called together to create recommendations for the future of SUYI Pathways. See their recommendations here: https://www.seattleu.edu/cce/suyi/

Thanks for the shoutout, SU Student Jobs! We ❤️ our student employees and are inspired by their energy, commitment and transformation each day!
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The Seattle University Sundborg Center for Community Engagement is seeking a leader to guide our housing and education partnerships. This is a great opportunity to make a difference and work with a terrific team. This position is eligible for Seattle University's tuition benefits program and flexible work policy. Please share this opportunity with your networks!

Now hiring: Associate Director, Seattle University Youth Initiative for Education and Housing Partnerships! Overview: The Sundborg Center for Community Engagement (CCE) at Seattle University (SU) has an exciting opportunity to make an impact in the lives o...

Huge congrats to 's own KeShay Dumetz ('24) who won first place in the 2024 Jones Idea Challenge for their idea presented to Follett Learning this quarter!
Follet posed the question: “How can we use marketing to get students, staff and faculty reengaged with the Campus Store and capture some of the market share of the general public in the Capital Hill area?”
In the spirit of building community and creating connections that KeShay is so skilled with, she and a project partner proposed a two-fold solution comprised of (1) offering care baskets, what they called “Hug-Your-Hawk,” in-store for students needing a morale boost and support, and (2) remodeling the unused space into a one-stop shop and lounge they call the “Hawk Hideout.”
Well done, KeShay! 👏 👏 👏

**JUST DROPPED TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL**
Watch a beautiful student-produced film honoring CCE's two decades of connecting campus & community, highlighting just a few of our many partnerships including Byrd Barr Place, St. Francis House and double Seattle University Alumni Ms. Sanchez of Bailey Gatzert Elementary who helped tell our story.
Check it out here: https://youtu.be/nTQwW8aZ99A
or visit our YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/

CCE20Years Final 4K CCE has connected campus and community since 2004. Celebrate 20 years of our mission and hear from some of our partners as we continue our work in central Se...

Transformation Tuesday:
Way to go, Seattle University College of Education and NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education! Thanks for having Seattle University Sundborg Center for Community Engagement's Executive Director Kent Koth on the panel!

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It's official: Seattle University Sundborg Center for Community Engagement celebrated 20 years this month! Every partnership and connection along the way has helped make the work we do today possible. Special thanks to our partners in this featured article Bcia WA, Hilltop House Inc., Seattle University's Becky McNamara and CASA - The Mulvaney Center for Community, Awareness and Social Action's Chris Nayve for sharing their lens on our collective work. It's been an incredible journey and we're excited for the pathway ahead. Read more on the Seattle University Newsroom:
https://www.seattleu.edu/newsroom/stories/2024/connecting-campus--community-1.html

Connecting Campus + Community Sundborg Center for Community Engagement marks 20-year milestone with a record of building community relationships and bolstering learning opportunities for students.

Transformation Tuesday: It's project-based Community Engaged Learning in action! Students from Seattle University's Albers School of Business and Economics in Dr. Meenakshi Rishi's class recently gave financial literacy presentations to local young scholars. This workshop was specially designed for Seattle University Sundborg Center for Community Engagement's Change Makers program, a cohort of local middle & high school students.

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We've come a long way in 20 years and we couldn't have done it without you. To our students, scholars, families, partners, funders, staff, neighbors, community and more, thank you for being part of our journey and for walking beside us as we continue this important work. We celebrate the accomplishments of the past two decades and look forward to the goals ahead.

This snapshot of students was from our annual end-of-year salute called the Student Showcase, a celebration of the hard work our students do and the difference they make in the community. Their energy honors our past, fuels our present and inspires our future.

Our students and alumni wear the excitement of our mission & work both inside and out, and it shows. Some very excited SU students shared their Seattle University Sundborg Center for Community Engagement & Seattle University Alumni Association pride in 2019. They are the foundation of CCE and why we are able to make transformational educational experiences possible for campus and community.

Here's the thing about CCE... we know how to engage our community and have a great time while doing so. Our annual Block Party is a signature event and we love connecting with students on campus. Special guest Rudy Redhawk even flew in for a bit this year!

We've made some big strides in the past 20 years, but the biggest move of all may have been our physical space. A few years ago, we transitioned from the Douglas building on Cherry Street to the Sinegal Center for Science and Innovation on 12th & Marion. We're data-driven, definitely innovative, and very happy to be a big part of Seattle U!

It takes dedication, creativity and preparation to teach changemakers, and to provide transformative educational experiences for Seattle U students. In Spring 2023, Seattle University Sundborg Center for Community Engagement launched a series of workshops on Community Engaged Learning (CEL) that guided faculty through the foundational pedagogy, educating through and for critical, anti-oppressive community engagement learning, developing equitable CEL partnerships, and designing effective reflection and assessment strategies with CEL in mind. This is Seattle University.

Some parts of our journey have been easier than others during the past 20 years. We shifted to virtual connections and built community in creative ways alongside the rest of the world amid a global pandemic in 2020. Through our resolve and dedication, our mission of connecting campus and community for a more just and humane world remains strong.

How good are CCE Jumpstart staff? This good, and it shows. In partnership with Jumpstart, our support for young scholars starts early and puts children first. Here are some very excited SU students in 2009 who helped make our Jumpstart staff team a huge success.

The Redhawk Room at Washington Middle School is where the magic happens. It's where mentors from the Redhawk Academic Mentoring Program (RAMP) connect with scholars, where Change Makers in grade 8 begin their journey with the cohort, and where our mission of connecting campus and community for a more just and human world blooms. Compassion, connection, gratitude, hope and healing all make the Redhawk Room a sanctuary and launch pad to uplift and amplify bright minds and inspired hearts.
A big thank you to those who donated to SU Gives on February 29. Your support helps Redhawks take flight.

The Change Makers Program is cohort of young scholars in grades 8-12 meeting regularly throughout the school year for tutoring and mentoring connections, test preparation, personal awareness and commitment to a full tuition scholarship to Seattle U.
The Change Makers Spring Summit is now an annual event on campus to gather and uplift these young scholars and their families.

Now boarding, Redhawks! SU Gives is live, today only, February 29 - your $5 donation (or more) gets us on the board and opens up matching funds! Our unique link to donate is http://tinyurl.com/donatecce

Help us take flight, raise the bar and some supportive funds for SUYI programs like Redhawk Academic Mentoring Program (RAMP) at Washington Middle School and the Change Makers cohort for youth in grades 8-12.

We weren't kidding about that red carpet. Local young scholars are the true stars to be celebrated, uplifted and their voices amplified. This year's High Five Event at Washington Middle School was filled with cheering, support and spirit from Seattle University Sundborg Center for Community Engagement staff, partners, friends, Seattle U Athletics and more. We love our young scholars!

We love encouraging local young scholars and it shows. Here are some very excited Seattle University students in 2018 who helped make our Gatzert Elementary Mentor Team a huge success.

*2024 SU Gives* is just days away - it happens this Thursday, February 29, from midnight to midnight! During this annual online giving campaign, our goal is to collect 100 unique gifts to support SUYI programming. This achievement will unlock a $5,000 donation to support the Washington Middle School Redhawk Academic Mentoring Program (RAMP) and Change Makers Program (grades 8-12). Gifts of all sizes make a huge impact.
Will you make a difference by taking 5 minutes to give the Youth Initiative $5 or more today? Help us meet our goal by donating to the CCE. We'll unveil the link on Thursday morning!