I hope your semester is going as smoothly as possible and that you’re navigating this pandemic safely and in good health. Below is a list of resources and events that you may find useful. If you don’t see something you need here, please reach out to my office and we will connect you with a service or opportunity that’s right for you. 

“Reuniting The Beach” safely is a high priority. Students have been taking active roles in planning campus repopulation. Students serve on the Repopulation Subcommittee for Student Policies and Communication, work as Health Ambassadors through the Student Health Center, and support the Technology Loan Program and computer lab in the University Student Union, just to name a few. Visiting this website, you'll find a roadmap for the safe, incremental resumption of normal operations, policy statements, procedures, information on COVID-19 vaccine rollout, and related frequently-asked-questions. Additionally, COVID-19 Resources for Students can be found here.

The ASI Beach Pantry serves all CSULB students in need of food items, and is currently operating as a drive-thru service every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Lot E2. The drive-thru provides access to 225 students weekly due to COVID-19 restrictions. The pantry opened in the University Student Union in 2016, distributes about 15,000 meals annually, and is available to any CSULB student. For more information on accessing the pantry’s services, please visit the ASI Beach Pantry website.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Basic Needs Program has helped about 1,500 students in crisis. The Student Emergency Intervention and Wellness Program serves students who are displaced or at-risk, food insecure and experiencing an emergency situation or crisis. If you are facing any of these issues, fill out this application and a staff member will reach out to you. For more information and what is offered, please visit the Basic Needs Program website.  

Wellness at the Beach is a one-stop shop for all your health and wellness needs. You’ll find many tools and resources to support your physical and mental well-being. To explore this information, please visit the Beach Wellness website.

It’s not too late! The Technology Loan Program is still up and running. 1,700 laptops and 3,000 hotspots have been distributed to students and the devices continue to be available. If you need to borrow a device, please fill out this form.  

2021-22 FAFSA Renewal Workshops (hosted by EOP) is an overview of the 2021-22 FAFSA and California Dream Act applications, the renewal process and the review of documentation required to complete the FAFSA or the CA Dream Act application. This event is on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. You can RSVP here.  

Student Life & Development would like to invite you to join the Lois J. Swanson Leadership Resource Center’s signature Leadership Academy program to develop your leadership skills and earn a certificate. If you’re looking for ways to get involved on campus and don’t know where to start, stop by our virtual office hours, and our staff can help you find information on more than 325 student organizations. 

Cultural Graduation Celebrations are held each year in addition to the traditional University Commencement ceremonies. Hosted by the Division of Student Affairs and facilitated in partnership with students, faculty, and staff, the Cultural Graduation Celebrations honor the diversity of our students, acknowledge their identities, and commemorate successful college careers. More information on how these celebrations will happen this year can be found on the Cultural Graduation Celebrations website.

Voices for Justice Equity & Art Series is a collaboration between the Carpenter Center, Academic Affairs and the Division of Student Affairs to address social justice and equity. The first speaker will be Tamika D. Mallory to discuss activism and social justice. This event is on February 24, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. You can RSVP here.

The Men of Color Experience (hosted by EOP, Men’s Success Initiative, Guardian Scholars, Africana Studies) is an event that will highlight the experiences of men of color in a university setting who are fathers. A student panel will share their stories and experiences as they navigate both higher education and fatherhood. This event is on February 25, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Register in advance here.

Graduate Positions are currently available in Housing and Residential Life. If you’d like to know more about the employment positions available, please visit the Housing and Residential Life website.

Election 2022 will be here before you know it. Stay up-to-date at csulb.edu/vote on when you can register, links to the California Secretary of State Voter information, and various educational activities that’ll take place leading up to the elections.