Thursday, Jan. 30

INSIDE STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Inside Student Government provides weekly summaries of all major board meetings within student government: the President's Cabinet, Lobby Corps, Board of Control and the Senate/Board of Directors. Please take a moment to read the summaries from each section.

WELCOME BACK FROM YOUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS!

(Left to right: Vice President Leen Almahdi. President Lizbeth Velasquez, Treasurer Daniel Galindo)

Welcome back, everybody! With almost two weeks of classes behind us, we hope you're all adjusting well to the new semester. A great way to start off any semester at Long Beach State is by joining the festivities at Week of Welcome, our bi-annual student organization showcase that took place yesterday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Central Quad and will close out today at the same time and place. With countless clubs, organizations, fraternities and sororities, and so much more on full display, Week of Welcome is the perfect opportunity to meet new people and make your college experience the best it can be. Don't miss out on the chance to expand your involvement while filling up on some great food from various food trucks! Additionally, throughout the week, there will be a few crucial open forums that we don't want you to miss out on. Our university is currently considering three candidates to be the new Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA), a decision that WILL impact your experience at CSULB in ways that will be seen and felt. Last night, Dr. Beth Lesen provided students with some enlightening information about her background and what she could contribute as VPSA, and the two other candidates will have a chance to share their stories and goals with you today and tomorrow. No matter what your major is, what year you are in, or how involved you are on campus, it is imperative that you make an effort to be at the remaining open forums: Dr. Mary Ann Takemoto Thursday, Jan. 30 from 2:10 to 3:10 p.m. – USU Ballrooms (USU second floor) Dr. Lea Jarnagin Friday, Jan. 31 from 1:40 to 2:40 p.m. – USU Ballrooms (USU second floor) We hope to see you there and at Week of Welcome today! Have a great week and an amazing semester!

Go Beach!

PRESIDENT'S CABINET Mondays - 3:30 p.m. (USU 234)

The President's Cabinet did not hold a meeting last Monday due to observance of MLK Day. Their first meeting of the semester will be covered in the next edition of Inside Student Government. For more information on the President's Cabinet, check out their web page here .

LOBBY CORPS Thursdays - 2:30 p.m. (USU 234)

Lobby Corps held their first meeting of the semester last Thursday. The board discussed the planning of CHESS and Advocacy Day. Important outreach efforts such as district visits were prioritized. Lobby Corps also discussed the current bills of interest in the California Legislature, the planning of a new campus vote center at the The Pointe and more information on AB1460 - the "Ethnic Studies bill." To learn more about Lobby Corps, click here .

BOARD OF CONTROL Tuesdays - 3:30 p.m. (USU 234)

Last Tuesday, the Board of Control (BOC) held their last meeting of the semester. The board awarded funds to: Beach Hillel - Jewish Heritage Week & Sukkot Spanish Graduate Student Association - Beyond the Written Word Student Life and Development - Latino Graduate Celebration Cyndy Garcia - Experiences of Latinx Transfer Student with Racial Microaggressions at R1 Universities Marina Ganicheva - Dealers of Second-Hand Clothes (Fripiers) of Paris Yesenia Hernandez - Latinx Pre-Service Teachers Marie Montoya - Accounts of the Unsung Hero: University Custodial Staff Perspectives on Campus Climate To learn more, check out BOC agendas and minutes here .

IN THE SENATE Wednesdays - 3:30 p.m. (USU 234)

Action Item Summaries SR #2020-07: Lock Installations for All Classroom Doors and Building Facilities (3rd and Final Reading) - PASSED SR #2020-08: Resolution in Support of H.R. 2168, The Restoration of Pell Grant Access for Prisoners *This item was postponed until the next Senate meeting. SR #2020-09: Resolution in Support of California State University, Long Beach Offering Face-to-Face, Postsecondary Education Programs to California State Prisoners (1st Reading) *This item was postponed until the next Senate meeting. BOD #2020-31: Election of (1) Senate Representative to the Board of Control (BOC) - PASSED Daniella Hernandez was elected to the position. BOD #2020-32: Election of (1) Senate Representative to Lobby Corps - PASSED Castillo Monterrosa was elected to the position. PA #2020-18: Confirmation of (1) Associate Justice – Audrey Bui - PASSED Reports Summaries ASI President Lizbeth Velasquez - discussed events such as Instructionally Related Events (IRA) meetings and ASI Government Winter Retreats that she participated in over the break. Promoted the upcoming open forums for the candidates for the position of CSULB Vice President for Student Affairs. Encouraged board members to advertise and recruit for vacant government positions. ASI Executive Director Miles Nevin - Introduced new executive director assistant, discussed budgets and praised ASI for being a role model for free speech. Welcomed new student leaders to the board. To learn more about the Senate, visit their web page here .

YESTERDAY'S SENATE MEETING Wednesdays - 3:30 p.m. (USU 234)

Invocation Dr. Marwa Azab, CSULB Psychology Faculty  Action Items SR #2020-08: Resolution in Support of H.R. 2168, The Restoration of Pell Grant Access for Prisoners (1st Reading)  SR #2020-09: Resolution in Support of California State University, Long Beach Offering Face-to-Face, Postsecondary Education Programs to California State Prisoners (1st Reading) Reports ASI President Lizbeth Velasquez Beach Pride Events Lead Leanna Meyers ASI Executive Director Miles Nevin To learn more about the Senate, visit their web page here .

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