CSULB ASI

🌈 Today, ASI has commemorated the LGBTQ+ community by raising their flag as part of the ongoing OUTober celebration. Join us as we continue to celebrate OUTober month with more events planned throughout the rest of the month!

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💰 There are several challenges that come with being an adult, but don’t let money and finances be one of them! Join Beach Pride Events’ (BPE) Financial Empowerment Conference. This event is designed to help you manage your finances and understand how to become financially independent. ⁠
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🗓️ Join us Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the USU Ballrooms to get closer to becoming financially free. All attendees will receive FREE concessions, while supplies last, and the chance to win ASI swag! Every participant will receive a certificate of completion before the conference concludes!⁠
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🔗 For more information, click the link in our bio.⁠
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📷 Photo by Kobe Lopez (.ko)⁠
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors and celebrates the first inhabitants of America and the Tribal Nations that continue to flourish today. We extend our recognition to our Indigenous students, staff, faculty, and administrators, acknowledging that CSULB is situated on the sacred site of Puvungna, the ancestral land of the Tongva/Gabrieleño and Acjachemen/Juaneño Nations. We honor them today as the original stewards and caretakers of this land, expressing our gratitude for their strength, perseverance, and resilience.

🌟 Big things are happening at the USU! In case you forgot, here’s a Flashback Friday recap of the previous Future U events.🌟⁠
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🏫🌴 Remember hearing about the exciting renovations planned for the University Student Union? We heard what you had to say and we’re turning those student-driven ideas from Future U events into reality. The Future U project will enhance your campus experience and elevate student life. ⁠
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🚀 Take a trip down memory lane with us—how many Future U moments do you remember? ⁠
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🙌 The best is yet to come, so stay tuned for more updates as we begin transforming the heart of campus life! 💫⁠
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📷 Photos by Tanya Sanchez (.in.focus), and Carlos Henriquez ()⁠
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🌟 Are you ready to take your resume to the next level? Want to gain experience in event planning while making a meaningful impact? Join ASI Beach Pride Events (BPE) and help create extraordinary experiences that leave a lasting impression!⁠
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🎉 Don’t miss your chance to pave your path to success and embark on an exhilarating journey with BPE! Visit asicsulb.org/volunteer and fill out the Volunteer Application for all Beach Pride Events opportunities. When filling out the application, select “Beach Pride Events (General Event Volunteer).”⁠
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✉️ For any questions or to learn more about volunteering with Beach Pride Events, please email [email protected].⁠
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🔗 For more information, click the link in our bio.⁠
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📷 Photo by Andre Fonseca ()⁠
🎨 Design by Nicole Garingan ()⁠
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🏐 Join us to watch Long Beach State University’s (LBSU) Women’s Volleyball team as they gear up to face off against UC Irvine! Join ASI on Oct. 18 for our rivalry game with fun activities, giveaways, and FREE food. Stay to show off your LBSU pride as you watch an epic showdown between our two schools!⁠
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🕕 Doors open at 6 p.m. and the first set will start at 7 p.m. This event is FREE for all students, and registration is not required— all you have to do is show up with your LBSU Student ID card!⁠
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🔗 For more information on ASI Night, click the link in our bio.⁠
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📷 Photo by Carlos Henriquez ()⁠
🎨 Design by Krizzha Dee ()⁠
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🎶 Enjoy a musical break in between class with Noontime Concerts! Don’t miss the chance to catch an enigmatic performance by Tough Front from 12 to 1 p.m. Create unforgettable moments Oct. 9 at the USU Southwest Terrace. This event is FREE for all LBSU students, so bring your campus besties for this electrifying experience!⁠
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🎫 Tough Front is an indie alternative Los Angeles-based band, native to the San Fernando Valley. Andrea (lead singer/guitarist), Freddy (drummer) and Adrian (bassist) are influenced by punk, shoegaze and the 90s D.I.Y indie music scene. They explore nostalgic and introspective lyricism with jazz-like chord progressions, pop melodies and rock soundscapes, similar to that of bands and musicians like Japanese Breakfast, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Built to Spill and Death Cab for Cutie.⁠
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🔗 For more information, click the link in our bio.⁠
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📷 Photo by Kobe Lopez (.ko)⁠
🎨 Design by Selina Ye () ⁠
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🤝 The Long Beach Gives fundraising campaign ends TOMORROW, Sept. 19!⁠
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🌟 The Laurén Chalmers ‘83 Beach Pantry is accepting donations through the Long Beach Gives donation drive. As the official food pantry for Long Beach State students, the Beach Pantry provides food, fresh produce, toiletries, and school supplies to students facing food and housing insecurity.⁠
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🤍 Support your favorite nonprofits and be the champion Long Beach needs. Whether it’s rescuing abandoned animals, supporting teen mental health, or donating to our own Laurén Chalmers ‘83 Beach Pantry here at LBSU, your early gift can make a lasting impact. Remember, giving early is like being the friend who shows up before the party to help set up. We encourage you to donate whatever you can—every bit helps students in need!⁠
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🔗 To donate to the Laurén Chalmers ‘83 Beach Pantry, please click the link in our bio.⁠
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🤝 The Long Beach Gives fundraising campaign ends TOMORROW, Sept. 19!⁠
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🌟 The Laurén Chalmers ‘83 Beach Pantry is accepting donations through the Long Beach Gives donation drive. As the official food pantry for Long Beach State students, the Beach Pantry provides food, fresh produce, toiletries, and school supplies to students facing food and housing insecurity.⁠
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🤍 Support your favorite nonprofits and be the champion Long Beach needs. Whether it’s rescuing abandoned animals, supporting teen mental health, or donating to our own Laurén Chalmers ‘83 Beach Pantry here at LBSU, your early gift can make a lasting impact. Remember, giving early is like being the friend who shows up before the party to help set up. We encourage you to donate whatever you can—every bit helps students in need!⁠
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🔗 To donate to the Laurén Chalmers ‘83 Beach Pantry, please click the link in our bio.⁠
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💿 Let’s take it back to the early 2000’s! Test your skills in Y2K music and iconic moments at the USU Ballrooms. From 5 to 7 p.m., enjoy tasty refreshments and work with a team of four to relive the past.⁠
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🏆🙏 The top three teams will win a prize for each of their members. Join us for this fetch event!⁠
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🔗 For more information, click the link in our bio.⁠
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📷 Photo by Kobe Lopez (.ko)⁠
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🪴 Join Sustain U and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at the Grow Beach Garden to explore the mental health benefits of succulents! Learn about the calming effects of caring for succulents and create your own arrangement to take home. Plant a Plant is designed to help you relax and connect with nature!⁠
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🔗 For more information, click the link in our bio.⁠
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📷 Photo by Tanya Sanchez (.jpeg)⁠
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🌟 Help Long Beach State University (LBSU) students look their best! Donate your gently used business attire and accessories to help others feel ready to conquer interviews, business events and professional development.⁠
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👔 We are accepting donations, Monday through Friday, at the following locations: ⁠
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📍 Maxson Center (USU 312)⁠
📍 ASI Beach Pantry (USU 116)⁠
📍 Basic Needs Office (USU 112)⁠
📍 USU Information Center (2nd floor)⁠
📍 Career Development Center (BH 250)⁠
📍 University Bookstore⁠
📍 Student Recreation & Wellness Center (SRWC)⁠
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👗 Clean out your closet; make a difference; and, help the students of LBSU look their best! If you’re unable to drop-off items and would still like to donate, shop our online Amazon Wishlist with the link in our bio.⁠
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🎨 Design by Nicole Garingan ()⁠
📷 Photo by Tanya Sanchez (.jpeg)⁠
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🔗 For more information, click the link in our bio.⁠
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Election Day is almost here! The Beach is encouraging students to get involved in this year’s election with the . Beach students can register to vote and help CSULB win the competition!

Learn more here: https://www.csulb.edu/news/article/ballot-bowl-prompts-csulb-community-to-register-make-their-votes-count

🎆 Join us for a free on-campus carnival experience! This event is open to current Long Beach State University (LBSU) students only.⁠
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🎡 What can you expect at Smorgasport? Let us tell you! Below is some of the fun you’ll experience: ⁠
- Round Up carnival ride ⁠
- Paratrooper carnival ride ⁠
- Scrambler carnival ride ⁠
- Inflatables ⁠
- Lazer Tag ⁠
- Silent Disco ⁠
- Carnival games with prizes ⁠
- Henna artists ⁠
- Caricatures ⁠
- Balloon twisting creations ⁠
- Hair braiding ⁠
- Photo booths ⁠
- Food trucks ⁠
- And more! ⁠
✅ Don’t forget to bring your LBSU student ID and signed waiver! ⁠
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📝 Students who are 18+ will be required to show their valid LBSU student ID and sign a “Waiver of Liability” upon check in. Students who are under 18 will be required to have a parent/guardian sign a “Waiver of Liability” on their behalf prior to the event and bring the signed copy with their LBSU student ID. The waiver can be accessed through students’ LBSU Single Sign-On (SSO) by Sept. 9, 2024 . ⁠
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🔗 For more information on Smorgasport, click the link in our bio.⁠
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📷 Photo by Tanya Sanchez (.jpeg)⁠
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👤 A big thank you to all the amazing staff and faculty we have here at LBSU!⁠
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📢 Campus will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day and will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Have a great weekend everyone!⁠
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📷 Photo by Tanya Sanchez (.in.focus)⁠
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🧑‍🌾 Swing by the Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Weekly Farmers Market! This market offers fresh and natural food items, as well as drinks and crafts from independent vendors and farmers. This event aims to help students make healthy food choices while supporting local businesses and farmers. ⁠
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🥕 Join us every Tuesday and Wednesday during the fall and spring semesters. Please note, there will be no Farmer’s Market during fall and spring break.⁠
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🛍️ The event is open to the entire Long Beach State University (LBSU) community, including surrounding neighbors. Don’t forget to bring your reusable shopping bag! No RSVP is required. A parking permit is required for all on-campus parking.⁠
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🎨 Design by Britney Hundjaja ⁠
📷 Photo by Tanya Sanchez (.jpeg)⁠
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🔗 To view the event calendar, click the link in our bio.⁠
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☀️ Welcome back to the Beach! Whether this is your first time on campus, or you’re returning, Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) and the University Student Union (USU) are excited to welcome you with opportunities to get caught up with student life on campus. Come meet our team while you learn all about the services and programs LBSU offers. ⁠
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👥 Enjoy FREE giveaways at the USU Southwest Terrace, while supplies last, and music at the USU North Lawn and South Plaza! Below is a list of resources available on each floor of the USU! ⁠
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👾 1st Floor of the USU: ⁠
- 22 West ⁠
- Laurén Chalmers ‘83 Beach Pantry open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ⁠
- Basic Needs ⁠
- USU Games Center offers happy hour Monday through Friday 8 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. ⁠
- Bowling, Pool, Foosball, Shuffleboard, Table Tennis and Video Games ⁠
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☕️ 2nd Floor of the USU: ⁠
- Beach Pride Events ⁠
- ASI Communications ⁠
- Sustain U ⁠
- Student Life & Development ⁠
- ASI Business Office ⁠
- Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf ⁠
- Robeks ⁠
- Mykonos ⁠
- Carls Jr. ⁠
- Subway ⁠
- El Pollo Loco ⁠
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🧑‍⚖️ 3rd Floor of the USU: ⁠
- ASI Government Office ⁠
- Guardian Scholars ⁠
- Leadership Academy ⁠
- Beach Balance ⁠
- Project Ocean ⁠
- Study rooms ⁠
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🔗 For more information, click the link in our bio.⁠
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🎨 Design by Eun Ju Han ()⁠
📷 Photo by Carlos Henriquez ()⁠
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🧑‍⚖️ Meet our 2024-25 Executive Branch! The Student Government represents the student body, advocates their needs and defends their interests in dealings with faculty, campus administrators and government officials.⁠
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🫵 If you want to get to know who exactly will be representing our Student Government this upcoming school year, here are just a few ice breaker questions that’ll give you insight our who these individuals are. Introducing our President, Nikki Majidi!⁠
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🔗 To read more about our student government leaders in the Executive Branch, click the link in our bio.⁠
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🧑‍⚖️ Meet our 2024-25 Executive Branch! The Student Government represents the student body, advocates their needs and defends their interests in dealings with faculty, campus administrators and government officials.⁠
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🫵 If you want to get to know who exactly will be representing our Student Government this upcoming school year, here are just a few ice breaker questions that’ll give you insight our who these individuals are. Introducing our Executive Vice President, Matt Melendrez!⁠
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🔗 To read more about our student government leaders in the Executive Branch, click the link in our bio.⁠
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🧑‍⚖️ Meet our 2024-25 Executive Branch! The Student Government represents the student body, advocates their needs and defends their interests in dealings with faculty, campus administrators and government officials.⁠
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🫵 If you want to get to know who exactly will be representing our Student Government this upcoming school year, here are just a few ice breaker questions that’ll give you insight our who these individuals are. Introducing our Vice President of Finance, Andre Achacon!⁠
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🔗 To read more about our student government leaders in the Executive Branch, click the link in our bio.⁠
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🌟 Don’t forget! The Day 1 Textbook Access Gameshow giveaway for Fall 2024 is happening NOW!⁠
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🧑‍💻 Watch our 3-minute video, take the quiz, and answer 4 questions correctly for a chance to win incredible prizes from Beach Shops, including two MacBook laptops and three D1TA Scholarships.⁠
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🔗 To complete the quiz for a chance to win, or for more information on D1TA, please visit the link in our bio! 🏆⁠
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☀️ Beach Pride Events (BPE) is proud to present Week of Welcome (WoW) at Long Beach State University (LBSU)! Every semester, WoW helps students make connections, join clubs and organizations, learn about university resources and so much more. ⁠
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✨ WoW will host student organizations and campus departments grouped into different categories for you to browse. This event was created so students can get involved on campus! ⁠
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🗣️ Interested in joining a student org? You can walk around and meet members of various student organizations and learn about membership opportunities. Want to find out about on-campus resources and department services? Visit many departments to learn about how they support you personally, professionally and academically! ⁠
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🔗 For more information on WoW or if you are a student organization or department interested in registering, please visit the link in our bio!⁠
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📷 Photo by Tanya Sanchez (.jpeg)⁠
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🎇 Happy Fourth of July! In observance of Independence Day, the LBSU campus and all ASI facilities will be closed on Thursday and Friday, July 4 and 5, 2024. ⁠
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⬇️ Check out these events below to celebrate the holiday:⁠
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➡️ Queen Mary Fourth of July Celebration: July 4 | 3 to 10 p.m. | Downtown Long Beach - 1126 Queens Hwy Long Beach, CA 90802⁠
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➡️ 4th of July Premier Dinner Cruise - City Cruises: July 4 | 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Rainbow Harbor, Dock 6A, Long Beach, CA 90802⁠
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➡️ Long Beach Harbor Cruise: July 4 | Starting at 7:30 p.m. | 450 E. Shoreline Drive ⁠
Long Beach, CA 90802⁠
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📢 Interested in getting involved on campus? Join ASI Student Government! Represent your study body when you apply for an open position in this year’s student government.⁠
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👥 ASI Student Government is committed to the principle of shared governance with Long Beach State University (LBSU). Our student officers give back to our campus community by representing their peers while providing them with the resources necessary for their intellectual, social and physical development. However, in return, our officers receive personal and professional development training in communication, leadership, resolution writing and so much more. Additionally, they receive a scholarship for their service!⁠
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✅ This is your chance to make an impact on campus. Make your mark and let your voice be heard!⁠
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📥 This is the final round of open applications. Here are the remaining positions you can apply for today! ⁠
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➡️ Chief Legislative Officer ⁠
➡️ Academic Affairs Officer⁠
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➡️ Commissioners:⁠
- AB540 & Undocumented Students⁠
- Disability Affairs⁠
- Pregnant and Parenting Students⁠
- LGBTQIA+ Affairs⁠
- Veterans Affairs⁠
- Wellness Affairs⁠
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➡️ Senator:⁠
- College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (1)⁠
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⌛ The deadline to apply is June 28! Apply for ASI Student Government today!⁠
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🔗 For more information about the open student government positions, click the link in our bio.⁠
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