Thursday, March 28
Headers LBSU

INSIDE
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
A MESSAGE
FROM PRESIDENT JARA
Hello, Long Beach State! As spring break quickly approaches, now is the perfect time to reflect on this semester's achievements and look to the future with high hopes and aspirations.

We've accomplished many things as a student body this semester, most of which are ongoing. A great example of this is our comprehensive mascot search process, which is entering its third stage as we finalize the official ballot for students and members of the Beach community. The next step is a community polling period in April followed by a student vote from May 6 to 8. These results will be presented to CSULB President Jane Conoley who will make a final decision based on the consensus of students and community members. Review the complete timeline here for more information. We are excited to see the results of this process and solidify a mascot for years to come!

Thank you all for engaging in our community by participating in this process; we hope to see more even more student involvement throughout the semester!

Have a great spring break!
Go Beach!
PRESIDENT'S CABINET
Mondays - 3:30 p.m. (USU 234)
Last Monday, the President's Cabinet met to discuss their roles in the planning of Conscious Collection , which will take place on April 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Art Gallery.

For more information on the cabinet, check out their web page here .
BOARD OF CONTROL
Tuesdays - 3:30 p.m. (USU 234)
Last Tuesday, the Board of Control (BOC) awarded funds to:
  • Hispanic Students Business Assn. - Together We Rise
  • American Society of Civil Engineers - National Geo-Institute GeoWall 2019 Competition
  • Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) - SPE Western Regional Meeting
  • School Counseling Student Assn. - 2019 Hooding Ceremony
  • Heidi Alvarado, Atazshii Austin and Georgia Brunton - Rescind and Re-Allocate Previous Award - 2019 Annual Meeting of the Pacific Sociological Assn.
  • Diego Chinchilla, Tina Hayati, Dylan Logas, Joie Magalona, Jacqueline Pina, Stephanie Ramos Quintanar and Michelle Zernick - National Council on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2019
  • Thai Hoang and Mike Le - ASC National Conference 2019

The board discussed the budget for ASI Administrative Services and Government Affairs. Corrections were made to the proposed budget for 2019/2020.

To learn more, check out BOC agendas and minutes here .
LOBBY CORPS
Thursdays - 2:30 p.m. (USU 234)
Last Thursday, Lobby Corps met to discuss SB 366: Cyberbullying in Higher Education, which is currently in the California State Legislature, as well as potential visits with local legislators and the upcoming Advocacy Week.

To learn more about the Lobby Corps, click here .
Owens Condition for Tuition finale event is on Tuesday April 30 2019 in the entry plaza of the srwc from 5 to 7 pm more info at www dot asirecreation dot org slash membership
IN THE SENATE
Wednesdays - 3:30 p.m. (USU 234)

Action Item Summaries

  • SR #2019-10: Bylaw Amendment Types of Elections (2nd Reading) – PASSED
  • Since the first reading of this resolution, the bylaws have been updated to better reflect the practices of the AS student government. The resolution passed 17-0-2 and will move on to its third and final reading at the next senate meeting.

Report Summaries

  • California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis – discussed her priorities as lieutenant governor including affordable tuition for public higher education and environmental sustainability. She explained her connection to the CSU system and why affordable tuition is important to her and California as a whole. Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis answered questions from senators regarding gender equality in public offices, diversity in teaching positions, student homelessness and other education-related issues.
  • ASI President Genesis Jara – discussed the recent accomplishments of ASI and the upcoming State of the AS address.
  • ASI Treasurer Jesse Luna – reported on the Board of Control’s status of funds and the financial literacy workshops they have been hosting. Luna answered questions regarding scholarships, grants and other services provided by the Board of Control.
  • ASI Senator-at-Large Reports – discussed their efforts to meet their constituents needs so far this semester, as well as their upcoming meetings, events and collaborations with other leaders on campus.

To learn more about the Senate, visit their web page here .
YESTERDAY'S SENATE MEETING
Wednesdays - 3:30 p.m. (USU 234)
Invocation:
  • CSULB Dean of Students Dr. Piya Bose

Action Items:
  • SR #2019-10: Bylaw Amendment Types of Elections (3rd and Final Reading)

Reports:
  • ASI President Genesis Jara - Time Certain 3:45 p.m.
  • ASI Beach Pride Events - Time Certain 4 p.m.
  • Chief Justice Lizbeth Velasquez
  • ASI Executive Director Richard Haller
  • ASI College Senator Reports
ASGV Senate Chambers USU