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Jan and Bud Richter Center

Jan and Bud Richter Center

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16,370 16,370 Fresno State community members were involved in service during the 24-25 academic year.
1,608,427 1,608,427 hours were provided to the community in the 24-25 academic year.
$66.5 There was an estimated $66.5 million in total economic impact on the community in the 24-25 academic year.

 

News and Events

There are new service opportunities and events happening at the Richter Center. See some of our highlighted activities and opportunities below.

Save the Date: Community Service Opportunities Fair!

During the Community Service Opportunities Fair students will have the opportunity to learn about volunteer, service-learning, internship and career opportunities offered through area community benefit organizations. 

When:
 January 28, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Where: The Ballroom of the Resnick Student Union  

When students partner with local community benefit organizations a unique opportunity arises for students to develop a better understanding of the comprehensive needs that exist in the community. These partnerships provide students with valuable learning experiences and community agencies with a valuable pool of potential volunteers, interns, and even employees.
Current Service Opportunities!

Save the Date: Spring Blood Drives

The Blood Drives will be held on campus on the below dates at the following locations: RSU 107, Memorial Gardens and the Free Speech Area
  • February 10 - 12, 2026
  • April 28 - 30, 2026
To donate blood you must be in good general health, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, and be at least 17 years old. Photo ID is required at donor registration. Please eat a good meal and drink plenty of fluids four hours prior to donation. Donating blood is not painful and takes less than an hour. YOUR donation could save up to three lives!
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Award Nominations Now Open!

The Jan and Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning annually recognizes and awards the significant commitments made by students, faculty, staff, and community partners involved in Fresno State’s community engagement and service-learning efforts.

Each year, the President of California State University, Fresno, hosts the Spirit of Service Awards Reception to thank and honor the thousands of students, faculty, staff and community partners who contribute to the university's diverse and robust service efforts. Combined, these efforts provide over 1 million hours of service to the community each year. Learn more about current award opportunities and nomination criteria below. 

Nomination deadline: February 13, 2026
Learn More Here

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Connect with us to learn more about Fresno State's service efforts. Tag @richtercenter or use #FresnoStateServes to share your service experiences with us.