Soka University students at the beach

Leadership & Service

The mission of the Office of Student Leadership and Service Engagement is to inspire students to positively impact their local and global communities through involvement, leadership development, and service and to provide pathways for meaningful engagement to lead a contributive life.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Check out some event highlights from the Fall semester!

Soka University students at the Leadership Summit

The Soka Leadership Summit brought together student leaders from across campus to harness their collective power to drive positive change through their roles this year.

Aliso Viejo Clean-up

On September 18, 2021, World Clean-up day, SUA students including the men’s soccer team joined members from the community to participate in the Aliso Viejo Creek and Trails Clean-up. In total, 38 Soka student volunteers joined together with the greater community to clean up litter and waste from Aliso Viejo’s trails and creeks. 

Photo of alternative spring break '22

For our annual Alternative Spring Break (ASB) Program, we partnered with the Tiyya Foundation. Tiyya creates communities of support and organizes access to economic opportunities and resources for immigrants, refugees, and displaced indigenous communities. Throughout the week, students learned about the refugee crisis, the challenges of resettlement after displacement, and justice-based volunteering centering on the empowerment of the community.

Students in Action

Soka University student looking up at wall of graffiti

Ultimately, there’s a difference between doing good and actually being ‘Good’; one must approach ASB with the intention of understanding both.

Raymond Ly (2017-2018 ASB Alumnus)
Project: Hurricane Harvey Relief Assistance in Houston, Texas
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