Jaeyeon Choe, Amber Cordola Alberto Herrera, Stacey Musgrave, Louis Williams, Ryan Barber, Jennifer Bassler, Jelani Carter, Sarah Davison, Ricardo De La Cruz, Andrew Dillon, Michael Hedin, Erika Miguel, Jeffrey Spafford and L'lia Thomas.
These are the lucky and hardworking people who won the 2007 graduate student and working student scholarships.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Monday, November 26, 2007
WHO runs our Student Government....
Playing the Drums and lighting the up the sky for some of southern California’s fireworks shows are just a couple other activities Mark Andrews does; when he’s not busy being the current president and CEO of CSULB’s Associated Student Inc.
Andrews’s goal as part of ASI is to promote advocacy, to make sure the student’s voices are heard. He explained how the ASI on CSULB’s campus is almost “spoiled” compared to other campuses, here the students voices are not only heard but have an actual say in the decision making process.
“We sit on different committees with faculty and administration and we’re able to give the students perspective in everything.” said Andrews
A typical day as president has him on campus or participating in some type of campus activity from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. He finds that the job can be draining at times but is fun as well. One of the toughest challenges for him as ASI president is prioritizing time. “Not making it your life said Andrews “cause of all the time that you’re here.”
One of the perks of the job is being able to attend fun student activities and sporting events. ASI receptionist Diana Reyes said “He always tries to be involved with students and as many student activities as possible.”
Another great aspect of the job is all the networking that he is constantly doing. Always meeting new people and making new contacts that he hope will stay with him after he graduates.
Andrews has played the drums for 10 years, he got his start in the school band. In high school he was elected band president. He at times plays with his friend’s band. During a rally for his election campaign he took the stage with them to play a Led Zeppelin song.
Working towards getting his pyrotechnics license is a goal that Andrews hopes to accomplish. According to the state fire marshal’s web site to get this type of license you must have trained with a licensed pyrotechnic, have references, finger prints, complete the application and pass both written and field tests. Andrews has helped out with six shows to date and is looking forward to participating in more shows.
Andrews wasn’t always as enthusiastic about campus life. He mentioned that his first year at CSULB was a bit rocky. “I showed up, sometimes went to class and then drove home,” said Andrews, “my second semester was really bad.” In order to change these habits he decided to get involved.
Flipping burgers was how Andrews got his start participating in ASI activities. He volunteered to help out with beach pride poolside, where he was put in charge of barbequing. It was there that he decided to run for a senate position.
“Not winning the senate position was an obstacle for me,” he said. Although he did not get a spot within the senate, Secretary of City Affairs was a new position was created for him.
Due to differences of opinions with last year’s president, Andrews decided to take a year off from the student government last year. He wanted to focus on other activities, and get involved in things outside student government. At one point working for the Governor’s campaign, he used his best Arnold Schwarzenegger voice to say “Vote for Arnold Schwarzenegger.”
On March 29, 2007 Mark Andrews was elected ASI president, after a two day run-off election 50.9% of voter in his favor. In the initial election Andrews’s opponent took 46.7% of the votes and he had 35.7% votes. But with neither candidate having 51% of the student vote, there was a run-off.
“Working with him is really good,” said Reyes “he’s always on top of things.”
The CSULB current ASI president really takes pride in the college that he attends. He along with the ASI group is trying to encourage students to wear more Long Beach state apparel. Beach pride bingo was designed to help motivate students to wear beach gear. Don’t let him catch you wearing another schools sweatshirt; he’s not too shy to call you out on it.
He is however shy when it comes to seeing his face all over campus. Walking from Brotman Hall to University Student Union alone one can see up to five flyers or banners with his face on it.
“It’s kinda weird walking around seeing yourself.” Said Andrews
When graduation time comes for Andrews he hopes to use his contacts and his Political Science major to have a job lined up for him. He would like to have a job working with a council member for the City of Long Beach, main focus centered on the Port of Long Beach. In the long run Andrews would love to be a city councilman forever, if it wasn’t for those pesky term limits.
More communication and participation among students are what he wishes to accomplish while in office. He wants to keep finding ways to reach the students and get them more involved not only in ASI but in other campus events and pastimes.
“You’ll never get experience like this anywhere else.” said Andrews.
Andrews’s goal as part of ASI is to promote advocacy, to make sure the student’s voices are heard. He explained how the ASI on CSULB’s campus is almost “spoiled” compared to other campuses, here the students voices are not only heard but have an actual say in the decision making process.
“We sit on different committees with faculty and administration and we’re able to give the students perspective in everything.” said Andrews
A typical day as president has him on campus or participating in some type of campus activity from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. He finds that the job can be draining at times but is fun as well. One of the toughest challenges for him as ASI president is prioritizing time. “Not making it your life said Andrews “cause of all the time that you’re here.”
One of the perks of the job is being able to attend fun student activities and sporting events. ASI receptionist Diana Reyes said “He always tries to be involved with students and as many student activities as possible.”
Another great aspect of the job is all the networking that he is constantly doing. Always meeting new people and making new contacts that he hope will stay with him after he graduates.
Andrews has played the drums for 10 years, he got his start in the school band. In high school he was elected band president. He at times plays with his friend’s band. During a rally for his election campaign he took the stage with them to play a Led Zeppelin song.
Working towards getting his pyrotechnics license is a goal that Andrews hopes to accomplish. According to the state fire marshal’s web site to get this type of license you must have trained with a licensed pyrotechnic, have references, finger prints, complete the application and pass both written and field tests. Andrews has helped out with six shows to date and is looking forward to participating in more shows.
Andrews wasn’t always as enthusiastic about campus life. He mentioned that his first year at CSULB was a bit rocky. “I showed up, sometimes went to class and then drove home,” said Andrews, “my second semester was really bad.” In order to change these habits he decided to get involved.
Flipping burgers was how Andrews got his start participating in ASI activities. He volunteered to help out with beach pride poolside, where he was put in charge of barbequing. It was there that he decided to run for a senate position.
“Not winning the senate position was an obstacle for me,” he said. Although he did not get a spot within the senate, Secretary of City Affairs was a new position was created for him.
Due to differences of opinions with last year’s president, Andrews decided to take a year off from the student government last year. He wanted to focus on other activities, and get involved in things outside student government. At one point working for the Governor’s campaign, he used his best Arnold Schwarzenegger voice to say “Vote for Arnold Schwarzenegger.”
On March 29, 2007 Mark Andrews was elected ASI president, after a two day run-off election 50.9% of voter in his favor. In the initial election Andrews’s opponent took 46.7% of the votes and he had 35.7% votes. But with neither candidate having 51% of the student vote, there was a run-off.
“Working with him is really good,” said Reyes “he’s always on top of things.”
The CSULB current ASI president really takes pride in the college that he attends. He along with the ASI group is trying to encourage students to wear more Long Beach state apparel. Beach pride bingo was designed to help motivate students to wear beach gear. Don’t let him catch you wearing another schools sweatshirt; he’s not too shy to call you out on it.
He is however shy when it comes to seeing his face all over campus. Walking from Brotman Hall to University Student Union alone one can see up to five flyers or banners with his face on it.
“It’s kinda weird walking around seeing yourself.” Said Andrews
When graduation time comes for Andrews he hopes to use his contacts and his Political Science major to have a job lined up for him. He would like to have a job working with a council member for the City of Long Beach, main focus centered on the Port of Long Beach. In the long run Andrews would love to be a city councilman forever, if it wasn’t for those pesky term limits.
More communication and participation among students are what he wishes to accomplish while in office. He wants to keep finding ways to reach the students and get them more involved not only in ASI but in other campus events and pastimes.
“You’ll never get experience like this anywhere else.” said Andrews.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Minutemen Protest
250 people gathered today outside CSULB’s university student union in protest of Jim Gilchrist, founder of the Minuteman Project speaking on campus.Students and faculty stood in a line that wrapped around the building to hear Gilchrist and Enrique Morones debate the immigration issue in the Beach Auditorium this afternoon.
Mark Andrews, President of CSULB's ASI thought that the event went well. He was happy that both sides were able to share their views with no altercations; refering to student protesters at Columbia University stroming the stage.
"I think that it was handled really well," said Andrews "you cant limit what people are going to say, or who's going to come to campus."
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
WHERE'S WALDO
Do you know where the ASI office is located? Do you even know what ASI is? Student government President Mark Andrews thinks that most students that attend CSULB cannot answer either one of those questions.
"I see all of the signs up around campus for ASI," said Ramon Gonzales, junior, communications major "But I don't really know what it's about."
ASI stands for Associated Students, Inc. and helps to plan and provide a lot of different students services and activites. Click on the link below to find out more.
http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/students2/asi/general_information/about/
"I see all of the signs up around campus for ASI," said Ramon Gonzales, junior, communications major "But I don't really know what it's about."
ASI stands for Associated Students, Inc. and helps to plan and provide a lot of different students services and activites. Click on the link below to find out more.
http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/students2/asi/general_information/about/
Thursday, November 1, 2007
JENA 6
"The Implications of Jena 6" will be on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 6 p.m. in the USU Beach Auditorium. According the ASI press release they are having this discussion to promote diversity and understanding.
Dr. James Sauceda, the director of the Multicultural Center at Cal State Long Beach, Dr. Amy Rasmussen, a professor for racial and ethnic politics from the Political Science Department and Dr. Michael E. Conner, a professor of clinical psychology, sports exercise and parenting from the Psychology Department, will all be speaking in the discussion.
"We need to proactively be aware of tensions and issues of culture and background." said Dr. Sauceda .
For more information about this you can contact:
ASI Secretary for Campus Diversity
Stephen Abanise 562.985.5241
sabanise@csulb.edu
Dr. James Sauceda, the director of the Multicultural Center at Cal State Long Beach, Dr. Amy Rasmussen, a professor for racial and ethnic politics from the Political Science Department and Dr. Michael E. Conner, a professor of clinical psychology, sports exercise and parenting from the Psychology Department, will all be speaking in the discussion.
"We need to proactively be aware of tensions and issues of culture and background." said Dr. Sauceda .
For more information about this you can contact:
ASI Secretary for Campus Diversity
Stephen Abanise 562.985.5241
sabanise@csulb.edu
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
ASI Executives Officers 2007-08
Mark Andrews - President and CEOMark Andrews is a Political Science Major and Philosophy Minor at California State University, Long Beach. Andrews first got involved with ASI when he volunteered at an event called Beach Pride Poolside where he cooked burgers for students. He went on that year to run for senate, but was instead appointed Secretary for City Affairs; a job made for him, where he represented the school at the City Council at Chamber of Commerce meetings. After taking a year away from ASI, he decided to run for president. Andrews ended up winning by less than 20 votes.
Lucy Montano - Vice President and Chair of Board of DirectorsLucy Montano is the ASI Vice President/Chair of Board of Directors at California State University, Long Beach. This is Montano’s second year participating in ASI. Last year, she was the senator for the College of Education. Montano will be beginning her fourth year at CSULB as a liberal study major in order to become an elementary school teacher.
Shelena McClinton - TreasurerShelena McClinton is the AS Treasurer for the 2007-2008 school years. Previously, she served as the 2004-2005 Conservation Commissioner and senator for the College of Liberal Arts from 2005-2007. She is currently a grad student studying public policy and administration. In 2006, McClinton graduated with her B.A. in Political Science and Communication from CSULB.
Brandy BandarukBrandy Bandaruk is the AS Administrator for the 2007-2008 school year. Previously, she served as the 2006-2007 Awards & Recognition Commissioner. She is currently an undergraduate student studying Recreation & Leisure Studies and minoring in French as well as History. In 2009, Bandaruk will graduate with her B.A. in Recreation & Leisure Studies from CSULB.
James B. DavisJames B. Davis is the ASI Chief of Staff for the 2007-2008 school year. Previously, he served as Senator for the College of Engineering from 2006-2007 and Academic Senator from 2005-2006. In 2009, Davis will graduate with his B.S. in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Computer Science from CSULB.
To find out more about current or past ASI executives, visit the link below.
http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/students2/asi/student_government/executives/
Thursday, October 18, 2007
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
ASI will be awarding 10 $500 scholarships to working students and fourteen $300 scholarships to graduate students.
According to the ASI web site, these scholarships are to help students with the costs of education for fall 2008 and spring 2009.
"ASI is student run, so it only makes sense that we emphasize helping our students,”
said ASI Treasurer Shelena McClinton. “We provide so many diverse programs and services and it’s great to have scholarships also available.”
Applications are available online at
http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/students2/asi/general_information/scholarships/scholarshipinformation.htm and can be turned in to the USU Room 238 by Friday November 16, 2007 at 4:00 p.m.
According to the ASI web site, these scholarships are to help students with the costs of education for fall 2008 and spring 2009.
"ASI is student run, so it only makes sense that we emphasize helping our students,”
said ASI Treasurer Shelena McClinton. “We provide so many diverse programs and services and it’s great to have scholarships also available.”
Applications are available online at
http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/students2/asi/general_information/scholarships/scholarshipinformation.htm and can be turned in to the USU Room 238 by Friday November 16, 2007 at 4:00 p.m.
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