Center for Community Engagement

Center for Community Engagement This is the official page of the Center for Community Engagement (formerly the Rochester Ce

The Center for Community Engagement (formerly the Rochester Center for Community Leadership) educates students to become engaged citizens and leaders capable of effecting positive social change in their communities. Through sustainable university and community partnerships, the Center develops initiatives that cultivate the skills, experiences and resources necessary to achieve innovative solution

s to complex societal issues. The Center coordinates initiatives in the areas of leadership, civic engagement and community service, and connects students with communities on campus, throughout Rochester, across the country and around the world. Find our more at our website or follow us on Twitter () and Instagram ().

Looking for volunteer opportunities???? Check out the CCE Campus - Community Bridge for available opportunities!
09/04/2026

Looking for volunteer opportunities???? Check out the CCE Campus - Community Bridge for available opportunities!

On Friday August 28th, the Center for Community Engagement held the annual Wilson Day for the University of Rochester! W...
09/03/2026

On Friday August 28th, the Center for Community Engagement held the annual Wilson Day for the University of Rochester! Wilson Day was another huge success and we are thrilled with the turnout! Thank you for everyone who showed up and for engaging with your community! 🌻☀️🌱

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Information in slides credited to Glenn Cerosaletti, Assistant Dean & Director - Center for Community Engagement

If you had $5 to spend at the Westside Farmers Market, what would you spend it on? A bean pie? A pound of frozen grassfe...
09/03/2026

If you had $5 to spend at the Westside Farmers Market, what would you spend it on? A bean pie? A pound of frozen grassfed beef? Lemonade? A pint of cherry tomatoes? On September 1, 2026, 94 college students from the Greater Rochester community convened for the market’s annual College Night, an event that incentivizes college students to get off campus and engage with local vendors and residents in the best grocery shopping party in the city. Of the 94 students who signed in, 69% indicated that it was their first time at the Westside Farmers Market.

This year’s event was co-sponsored by Neighbors in Action and the University of Rochester Center for Community Engagement, highlighting the market’s identity as a critical third space where residents and students can find a sense of community and belonging. Table demonstrations from student clubs including Food Recovery Network, Rotaract Rochester, and Community Comfort also added to this year’s event by highlighting local students who are leading their peers in sustainability and community care.

A few weeks ago, we held our closing ceremony for both the Rochester Youth Year (RYY) and Urban Fellows’s (UF) programs....
09/02/2026

A few weeks ago, we held our closing ceremony for both the Rochester Youth Year (RYY) and Urban Fellows’s (UF) programs.
It was so rewarding to celebrate our fellows for their accomplishments and contributions at their respective host sites, as well as their dedication, resilience, and eagerness to make a positive impact in the community.
We are so incredibly proud of each of them, and we wish them continued success in their endeavors.
A special thank you to our donors, AmeriCorps, University leaders, ResLife, community partners/leaders, faculty, alums, and everyone who contributed in any capacity to make these programs possible.

The Westside Farmers Market will host its annual College Night on Tuesday, September 1 from 4-7pm at 831 Genesee St. Co-...
09/01/2026

The Westside Farmers Market will host its annual College Night on Tuesday, September 1 from 4-7pm at 831 Genesee St. Co-sponsored by the Center for Community Engagement and Neighbors in Action, this event incentivizes students to get off campus by offering free $5 market tokens to spend at any vendor stand (student ID required); vendor bingo; and free market swag. Get off campus and join Rochester vendors and residents at the best grocery shopping party in the city!

Last but not least, we are shouting out Faith who is serving at Rochester Hope, helping expand Rochestarian’s access to ...
08/08/2026

Last but not least, we are shouting out Faith who is serving at Rochester Hope, helping expand Rochestarian’s access to basic necessities 🛒

Faith is a junior at U of R double-majoring in Environmental Health and International Relations 🌎🌳

Faith’s fun fact: “I played the trombone for 7 years” 🎺

Next up is Lauren who is serving at Freedom Scholars Learning Center educating scholars of all ages✏️Lauren is a senior ...
08/07/2026

Next up is Lauren who is serving at Freedom Scholars Learning Center educating scholars of all ages✏️

Lauren is a senior at U of R majoring in Psychology & Brain and Cognitive Sciences🧠💭

Lauren’s fun fact: “I collect National Park quarters”

Today we are shouting out Annia who is serving with Rochester Housing Authority🏡 Annia is a senior at U of R majoring in...
08/06/2026

Today we are shouting out Annia who is serving with Rochester Housing Authority🏡

Annia is a senior at U of R majoring in Clinical and Translational Sciences!

Annia’s fun fact: “I love to dance and cook new things!” 🕺🏽🍲

Today we are shouting out CCE’s very own, Isabella, who is serving with our office as our Wilson Day Coordinator ! Bella...
08/05/2026

Today we are shouting out CCE’s very own, Isabella, who is serving with our office as our Wilson Day Coordinator !

Bella is a senior at U of R majoring in PPE (Politics, Philosophy, & Economics)

Bella’s fun fact: “I love movies and TV!”📺🎥

Today we are celebrating Chloe whose serving with the Southeast Neighborhood Service Center, City of Rochester🏙️Chloe is...
08/04/2026

Today we are celebrating Chloe whose serving with the Southeast Neighborhood Service Center, City of Rochester🏙️

Chloe is a Junior at U of R majoring in Political Science⚖️

Chloe’s fun fact: “I love Buy Nothing groups, where people in your neighborhood/area give away unwanted items. My best finds have been a leather jacket, cowboy boots, and a wooden dresser.”

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107 Lattimore Hall
Rochester, NY
14627

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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