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CSULB Lunar New Year Newsletter (2023)
Celebrating Unity: CSULB's Lunar New Year Festival
A Tapestry of Tradition and Togetherness
Year of the Rabbit (2023)
Location: Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
A Platform for Belonging
Our celebration at the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden created a meaningful platform for cultural solidarity and understanding during challenging times. The festival honored Asian cultural traditions while fostering community connections.
"These celebrations are about more than tradition. They're about healing, understanding, and building bridges." — APID Resource Center Representative
The 2023 festival was more than just an event—it was a statement. Against the backdrop of rising anti-Asian racism, CSULB created a powerful platform of solidarity, education, and cultural pride.
Through vibrant performances, interactive workshops, and heartfelt connections, the campus transformed into a living canvas of Asian cultural richness.
Looking Forward
Each Lunar New Year celebration strengthens our campus community through shared experiences and cultural appreciation. Join us as we continue CSULB's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through cultural celebration and community connection.
The APID Resource Center: Champions of Inclusion
Supporting Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi students through:
- Cultural programming for East, South, and Southeast Asian communities
- Resources for Pacific Islander and South Asian heritage students
- Creating spaces that celebrate diverse identities
Who We Serve
- Asian Communities: East, South, and Southeast Asian groups
- Pacific Islander Populations: Melanesian, Micronesian, Polynesian
- Desi Students of South Asian Heritage
Get Involved!
- Attend our upcoming cultural events
- Volunteer for future celebrations
- Share your cultural traditions
Produced in collaboration with Multicultural Affairs, East Asia Subcommittee, Beach Pride Events, and the APID Resource Center
Contact: [email/phone] | @CSULBMulticulturalAffairs
SASE 2024 Newsletter (Spring 2024)
Transforming Campus Life at CSULB
A Semester of Empowerment
In the vibrant landscape of California State University, Long Beach, the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) has emerged as a beacon of innovation, learning, and community. The Spring 2024 semester stands as a testament to the organization's commitment to nurturing the potential of underserved and AANAPI students.
Breaking Barriers: Our Four Pillars of Success
Coding the Future: Web Development Workshop
Turning Lines of Code into Opportunities
Twenty-five aspiring tech enthusiasts gathered to transform blank screens into dynamic websites. Armed with HTML and CSS, students didn't just learn to code—they learned to tell their stories. Personal online resumes became canvases of potential, bridging academic achievements with professional dreams.
Key Takeaway: Technical skills are the new language of opportunity.
Structures of Success: Engineering Competition
Where Creativity Meets Collaboration
Imagine a room buzzing with energy, where students become architects of innovation. The Structural Engineering Competition wasn't just about building models—it was about building connections. Teams collaborated, challenged each other, and discovered the power of collective creativity.
Key Takeaway: Great engineering is about people, not just structures.
Boeing: Bridging Academia and Industry
Insights from the Aerospace Frontier
A Boeing alumni stepped onto campus, bringing with them a world of possibilities. Students gained more than just career advice—they received a roadmap to success. From resume tips to industry insights, this session was a masterclass in professional navigation.
Key Takeaway: Your network is your net worth.
Study Sessions: The Strength of Collective Learning
Community as the Ultimate Classroom
Beyond textbooks and lectures, SASE created a sanctuary of support. Study sessions became more than academic preparation—they became a family. Peer mentorship, collaborative learning, and shared struggles transformed individual challenges into collective triumphs.
Key Takeaway: Learning is a team sport.
By The Numbers
- 100 Students Impacted
- 90% AANAPI Participation
- ∞ Potential Unleashed
Looking Forward
As we close the chapter on Spring 2024, SASE stands not just as a student organization, but as a launchpad for dreams. With plans for future workshops, competitions, and collaborative events, the journey of empowerment continues.
Our Mission: Transforming potential into power, one student at a time.
Produced in collaboration with CSULB SASE and ASCEND-AANAPISI.
SASE Newsletter (Fall 2023)
SASE Spotlight: Empowering STEM Scholars
Breaking Barriers, Building Community
In the vibrant world of STEM education, the CSULB Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) has emerged as a beacon of inspiration, support, and cultural celebration. The Fall 2023 semester stands as a testament to the organization's commitment to empowering students from diverse backgrounds.
Fall 2023 Event Highlights
Study Sessions: Where Collaboration Meets Excellence
25 students with one goal: Academic Success. Our study sessions transformed traditional learning, creating a supportive environment where peer mentorship thrives. With guidance from an electrical engineering graduate student, participants discovered the power of collaborative learning.
Improved academic performance
Strong sense of community
Personalized career guidance
Tazaungdaing Festival: Creativity Unleashed
Who says STEM and creativity don't mix? Our Origami Night proved otherwise. Celebrating the Myanmar Tazaungdaing Festival, students folded hot-air balloons, learned about cultural heritage, and took a much-needed break from academic pressures.
Cultural awareness
Creative expression
Community bonding
Escape Room Challenge: Teamwork in Action
Imagine being locked in a room with your fellow STEM enthusiasts, racing against time. Our escape room event wasn't just a game – it was a masterclass in communication, teamwork, and quick thinking.
Problem-solving
Time management
Interpersonal communication
West Regional Conference Preview
An interactive Jeopardy game set the stage for something bigger. Our information session wasn't just about an upcoming conference – it was about inspiring the next generation of innovative leaders under the theme "Innovate Locally, Impact Globally."
Career development
Leadership opportunities
Networking potential
By The Numbers
100 Students Impacted
90-100% AANAPI Heritage
90-100% Underserved Support
Looking Forward
The journey doesn't stop here. SASE continues to break barriers, celebrate diversity, and empower STEM scholars to dream bigger, reach higher, and impact the world.
"Where Community Meets Innovation"
CSULB Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers | Fall 2023
Stay Connected. Stay Inspired.
University News
2023 issue of Quest Magazine: CSULB faculty address students’ challenges on multiple fronts
Disclaimer
The ASCEND program eliminates barriers, gender, race, national origin, color, disability, or age and assures equitable access to, and participation in the program.
