The 27th Annual National Service-Learning Conference took place in Minneapolis this year, organized by the National Youth Leadership Council of St. Paul, MN. Over 800 students, teachers and professionals in the service-learning field gathered to learn, inspire and connect with one another. This intergenerational event created a unique atmosphere filled with positive and uplifting energy. …
The New Mexico Interfaith Immersion Trip is a summer opportunity for Santa Clara County teens of various faiths and Shinnyo-en youth from across the country to visit houses of worship, learn from each other while engaging in interfaith dialogue, and serve local communities. Teens are led by Co-directors, Deacon Steve Herrera and Diane Fisher, of …
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This past week, Shinnyo-en Foundation welcomed our 2015-16 Shinnyo Fellows! Shinnyo Fellows range from undergraduate to doctoral students who are recruited and selected by the Foundation’s four partner universities or organizations. Each partner awards year-long Shinnyo Fellowships in unique ways depending on how their programs have developed over the years to tailor to the strength …
Contributed by Stuart Haruyama, 2013-14 Shinnyo Fellow Wiping the sleep away from my eyes, I push my way through the vast caverns and concourses of Tokyo’s Shinjuku train station. At 7 a.m., the masses of movement flowing in all directions disorientate me, as I quickly attempt to scan around looking for my own platform. I …
Shinnyo Fellow Reflections: From Seattle to Tachikawa, and Beyond Read More »
The 26th Annual National Service-Learning Conference in Washington D.C., organized by the National Youth Leadership Council of St. Paul, MN, convened over a thousand students, teachers and professionals in the service-learning field for learning, inspiration and sharing of challenges and successes. The theme of the conference, More Powerful Together, resonated with participants who come to …
This August we welcomed a group of passionate and bright individuals as our 2014-2015 Shinnyo Fellows! Shinnyo Fellows range from undergraduate to Ph.D. students who are recruited and selected by the Foundation’s four partner universities to serve in various fields, such as health and human services, peace education, and food justice, just to name a …
Carlo Pasco, 2013-2014 Shinnyo Fellow from Stanford University, shares lessons learned during his year working at the John W. Gardner Center for Youth and their Communities and Redwood City 2020 in this fun video he scripted and produced! His fellowship was part of a unique partnership between those two organizations, the Foundation and Stanford’s Haas …
The end of a school year brings excitement in anticipation for the summer and conclusion as exams and projects wrap up. It’s also a time to acknowledge the dedication and accomplishments of outstanding members on a campus community. The UC Berkeley Office of the Chancellor held its Awards for Public Service on May 5, 2014 …
The 2013-2014 Shinnyo Fellow, Jantsan Damidnsuren, Recognized by UC Berkeley Chancellor Read More »
There were many firsts at the 2014 National Service-Learning Conference. It was the first time for it to be held in our nation’s capital, the first time for a former Supreme Court Justice (Sandra Day O’Connor, in fact!) to speak at the conference and the first time for many of the Foundation’s guests to be …
MONUMENTAL: The 2014 National Service-Learning Conference Read More »
25th Annual National Service-Learning Conference. MONUMENTAL. Washington D.C., April 9-12, 2014. MONUMENTAL, the 25th Annual National Service-Learning Conference, is the ultimate event for anyone committed to changing the world with youth. Each year, the Foundation partners with the National Youth Leadership Council to highlight the work of our grantees and to share the experience with …
National Service-Learning Conference is Two Months Away! Read More »
