Now more than ever, disparities in access to health services are apparent in the US and in Southern California. The goal of Marshall College’s 50th Anniversary Heath Initiative is to provide students interested in medicine, public health, or other health related careers the opportunity to make a real difference by working on projects of their own design in the community to address disparities. In a year-long series of events, students will learn about health disparities and community organizations that address them, and will create and execute a project designed to improve community public health access, guided by experts in public service fields. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about serving their community and making a difference, to celebrate the spirit of community engagement that defines Marshall College.