A MESSAGE FROM ASI VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE ALVIN TU

Hey Beach Family,

I hope you are all doing well juggling finals prep and life.

I am excited to share some valuable news and updates to get you through the end of the semester.

Here's what's going on:

• ASI has partnered with the Beach Investment Group (BIG) representing a strategic collaboration that aims to enhance financial education and investment opportunities for students. BIG, a student-managed investment fund, offers students hands-on experience in portfolio management, security analysis, and investment strategies.
• As a reminder the Student Travel Fund has been paused because we have used our total funds for the semester, but our application will reopen at the end of finals.
• Again I know finals can be stressful, but it is essential to find some time to take care of yourself. ASI has you covered with events throughout finals week at the North Lawn from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get free food and participate in activities ranging from crafts, tarot card reading, lawn games and so much more! Check out the full schedule of activities at asicsulb.org/finals.

We eagerly anticipate your presence at our finals week events and good luck with your exams!

Warm Regards,

Alvin Tu

Vice President of Finance

The Judiciary did not meet last week. An update will be given after their next meeting.

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PRESIDENT'S CABINET

Mondays - 2:30 p.m.

The President's Cabinet did not meet last week. An update will be given after their next meeting.

To learn more about the President's Cabinet, click here.

The Business & Finance Committee (BFC) met Nov. 28 to approve its agenda and minutes, review the Status of Funds Summary, listen to member reports and grant applications. Closing comments were heard from Butt.

Action Items Summary:

• Business and Finance Committee Minutes, Meeting #13, Nov. 14 – PASSED
• Program Grant Iranian Student Association – Yalda Night – PASSED
• Beach Pride Events: An Evening with Lana Condor – PASSED
• Ashley Chu – Exploring Second-Generation Vietnamese Americans’ Beliefs and Perceptions of Intergenerational Trauma and Impacts on Mental Health Well-Being - PASSED
• Alexander Contreras – Understanding the Role of Rheological Properties in Solid Propellant Mixing - PASSED
• Beach Investment Group (BIG) Partnership – PASSED

Reports:

• Alvin Tu, ASI Vice President of Finance – Tu is planning an “Adventures with Alvin” video series for spring semester.
• ASI Senate Representatives – Falcon announced the Meet the Senators event scheduled for Nov. 29, 12 to 2 p.m. at the USU Southwest Terrace.
• CSULB Representatives – Ordoñez stated Student Financial Services, Financial Aid and Enrollment Services will be extending phone service hours in January.
• Dr. Miles Nevin, ASI Executive Director – Nevin announced the two finalists for ASI Human Resource Manager, named the gift and long-term endowment secured for Beach Pantry and discussed the $3.5 million grant for Isabel Patterson Child Development Center.

To learn more about the Business & Finance Committee, click here.

LOBBY CORPS

Thursdays - 3:30 p.m.



Lobby Corps met Nov. 30 to approve the agenda and minutes, listen to member reports and discuss new and unfinished business. Closing comments were heard from Burgener, Majidi, Regina, Butt, Santos, Mikhail and Achacon.

Action Items Summary:

• Lobby Corps Minutes, Meeting #10, Nov. 16 – PASSED
• SR #2024-05 Increasing Multiple Housing Opportunities and Modeling Equity (IMHOME) - PASSED
• Election of two (2) ASI Lobby Corps Representative At-Large, Spring 2024 - PASSED

Reports:

• ASI Chief Government Relations Officer – Announced the CIVIC engagement event moved to next semester. Stated that potential legislators for legislative visits have not yet responded.
• ASI Lobby Corps Vice Chair – None.
• ASI Lobby Corps Representative At-Large – Achacon attended the City of Long Beach Tree Lighting.
• ASI Senate – Majidi shared that Senate discussed their policy agenda, passed SR #2024-08 Normalizing and Decriminalizing Abortion, and received updates from University Library Dean Elizabeth Dill.
• CSULB Associate Vice President University Relations' Designee – Informed they're in process of scheduling appointments with CSULB delegation for January and the university will host a campus elections polling center and a vote by mail drop box.

To learn more about the Lobby Corps, click here.

USU & SRWC BOARD OF TRUSTEES (URECBOT)

First Friday of the Month - 1 p.m.



The USU & SRWC Board of Trustees (URECBOT) met Nov. 3 to approve the agenda, meeting minutes and review reports. There were no closing comments.

Action Items Summary:

• Campus Relations Committee Meeting Minutes #2, Oct. 13 - PASSED
• Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes #2, Oct. 20 - PASSED
• Program Evaluation Committee Meeting Minutes #2, Oct. 13 - PASSED
• Services Committee Meeting Minutes #2, Oct. 20 - PASSED
• URECBOT Minutes, Meeting #5, Oct. 6 - PASSED
• Sustainability Report 2022-2023 - PASSED
• SRWC Membership Goals 2024-2025 - PASSED

Reports:

• Jeremy Ramos, UREC Chair – Went over student experience for the following events: Pinata Workshop, Dia de Los Muertos, Intro to Adulting and Trunk or Treat which received 293 attendees. Announced upcoming events such as Nigh Walk Nov. 6. Reported on the general report findings from recent trip to CSUN's USU, Rec Center and Oasis Center.
• Sammi Schoner, UREC Vice Chair – There was none.
• USU Management – Provided updates on events, accomplishments, successes and announcements from the Student Recreation & Wellness Center (SRWC), Commercial Services, Beach Pride Events, 22 West Media, Facility Operations, ASI Communications and Future U.
• ASI Senate Representatives – Discussed topics that were covered in the past Senate meetings including discussions with Parking & Transportation and Athletics.
• Campus Relations Committee – Reported on the trip to CSUN to tour their USU, Rec Center and Oasis Center.
• Facilities Committee – Covered highlights from previous meeting including the Night Walk and Sustainability reports.
• Program Evaluation Committee – Covered program evaluations that were approved in previous meetings including Smorgasport and Rec Fest.
• Services Committee – Covered recently attended events such as K-Pop Night, Trunk or Treat, Native American Heritage Month Kickoff that had 112 attendees, the CSUN trip to visit the USU, Rec Center and Oasis Center and Farmers Market.
• CSULB Representatives – Provided updates on Alumni, Faculty, Graduate Center, the Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Program, CFA Strike Update, Staff and University and their accomplishments, events and announcements.

To learn more about the URECBOT, click here.

IN THE SENATE, NOV. 29

Wednesdays - 3:30 p.m.

The Senate met Nov. 29 to approve its agenda, approve minutes, hear member reports, discuss new business including legislative and non-legislative business. Closing comments were heard from Pearson, Melendrez and Butt.

Action Items Summary:

• Senate Minutes, Meeting #15, Nov. 15 – PASSED
• Business and Finance Committee (BFC), Meeting #12, Nov. 7 – PASSED
• SR #2024-08 Normalizing and Decriminalizing Abortion (3rd Reading) – PASSED

Reports:

• Mitali Jain, ASI President – None.
• Priya Mishra, Commissioner Women & Gender Equity Affairs – Falcon shared Mishra’s video report in their absence. They provided updates on work completed, goals for the next two weeks and Did You Know This About My Community.
• Marvin Flores, ASI Beach Pride Events - Flores highlighted upcoming events such as An Evening with Lana Condor and shared the events and Finals Week calendars.
• Elizabeth Dill, Dean of University Library - Dill reviewed the variety of services the Library offers starting with Student Services. Students can check out books, course reserves, special collections/university archives, periodicals/Microfilm Materials or equipment. They can borrow from another library and use the Spidell Technology Center. Research and Information Services includes the information desk, chat with a librarian, research guides, and library canvas course. Workshop Events feature shared various workshop events that promote inclusion. Library Partners are the innovation space, graduate center, caffeine lab, thesis, and dissertation office.
• ASI At-Large Senator Reports – Provided updates on work completed, goals for next two weeks and Did You Know This About my Community information.
• Dr. Miles Nevin, ASI Executive Director – Nevin announced the finalized major donation from an alumnus to ASI Beach Pantry.
• Dr. Trace Camacho, CSULB President's Designee – None.

To learn more about the Senate, click here.

YESTERDAY'S SENATE AGENDA, DEC. 7

Wednesdays - 3:30 p.m.

Action Items Summary:

• Senate Minutes, Meeting #16, Nov. 29
• Business and Finance Committee (BFC) Minutes, Meeting #13, Nov. 14
• SR #2024-09 Commemorate Joe Nino as Assistant Director to Government Affairs (3rd Reading)
• SR #2024-10 BOD Senate Policy Agenda & Initiatives (3rd Reading)
• PA #2024-24 Confirmation of one (1) ASI Lobby Corps Representative - Katherine Erian
• PA #2024-25 Confirmation of one (1) ASI Associate Justice – Maureen Torrez
• CCTR-2024-25
• BOD #2024-23 Election of one (1) ASI Senator At-Large, Andre Achacon and Daryana Hall
• BOD #2024-24 Election of one (1) ASI Senator of College of Education, Huyen Hoang
• BOD #2024-25 Election of one (1) ASI Senator of College of the Arts, Miguel Joseph Calingasan

Reports:

• Robyn Ames-Woodyard, Assistant Vice President for Future Planning
• Dr. M. Keith Claybrook, Jr., Black Student Success Inventory and Action Plan
• Dr. Miles Nevin, ASI Executive Director
• CSULB President’s Designee
• Odalys Zamora, Interim ASI Assistant Director, Government Affairs and Initiatives

To learn more about the Senate, click here.