Shinnyo Fellowship Program

Sofia Jacob has been appointed as the inaugural Shinnyo Pathways Fellow at Berkeley City College (BCC) this year. On April 15, Sofia, alongside Skyler Barton—counselor, instructor, and her supervisor—and Lissette Flores, Acting Dean of Enrollment Services, visited the Shinnyo-en USA Head Temple in Redwood City. They were warmly welcomed by temple members and staff, and …

Fostering Connection and Exchange: A Shinnyo Pathways Fellowship Visit and Presentation Read More »

Contributed by Francis Bencik, SEF Grants Manager The Shinnyo Fellowship Orientation took place on July 18th, 2024, in Redwood City, welcoming the 2024-25 cohort of Shinnyo Fellows. This year, three post-undergraduate Fellows from George Mason University, Stanford University, and University of California, Berkeley joined with their supervisors to embark on a year of impactful service …

Welcoming the 2024-25 Shinnyo Fellows: A Journey of Reflection and Community Service Begins Read More »

Contributed by Kelly Clavel, the 2022-2023 Shinnyo Fellow and Community Development Policy Analyst, Redwood City Together “What are you planning on doing after you graduate?” is one of the most anxiety-inducing questions to ask a college senior. In addition to making sure that you’ve met your credit requirements and are doing well in your current …

Opportunity to Build and Serve in Community Read More »

The 2022-2023 Shinnyo Fellows, along with their university and partner organization supervisors, gathered together for orientation at the Shinnyo-en USA Head Temple in Redwood City, CA. The last two years of the Shinnyo Fellowship Orientation were held virtually, and while necessary it just wasn’t the same getting to know our Shinnyo Fellows and their supervisors …

A snapshot of the 2022 Shinnyo Fellowship Program Orientation! Read More »

For the well-being of all involved, this year‚ Shinnyo Fellows Orientation was held virtually again on July 29. It is heartbreaking that the COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting many lives all around the world even after the vaccines became available to many of us in the U.S. This year, however, thanks to the virtual nature, …

The 2021-2022 Shinnyo Fellows have begun walking their paths to peace! Read More »

The 2020 -2021 Shinnyo Fellows and their respective supervisors and mentors met virtually for the Shinnyo Fellows’ Orientation on August 6th, 2020. It was the first ever virtual Shinnyo Fellows’ Orientation that Shinnyo-en Foundation hosted to ensure the health and well-being of all who were invited to take part in. We welcomed Sydney Cheung (Chapman …

First Ever Virtual Shinnyo Fellows’ Orientation! Read More »

Each year the Shinnyo Fellows immerse themselves in a year-long Fellowship in local, national and global communities. The Shinnyo Fellowship Program continues to collaborate with Chapman University, George Mason University, Seattle University, University of California, Berkeley, Stanford University and Redwood City 2020. On August 8th, all of the Shinnyo Fellows came together with their respective …

Announcing the 2019-2020 Shinnyo Fellows! Read More »

We are very excited to announce that Chapman University (Orange, CA) has joined us as the fifth Shinnyo Fellowship Program partner this year! In addition to continuing our partnership with George Mason University (Fairfax, VA), Redwood City 2020 in partnership with the John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities at Stanford University, Seattle …

Announcing the 2018-19 Shinnyo Fellows! Read More »