mybeach March 2024
🎓 Halfway to Graduation! 🎉 In this edition of the mybeach Senior Class newsletter, we're shining a spotlight on a remarkable senior profile, and sharing many senior-only news.
Don't Miss Out on These Exciting Events!
🌟 Latinx Leadership Series: Unleash Your Potential
Join us for an inspiring series featuring successful CSULB alumni and 49er Foundation directors as they share their stories of overcoming challenges and achieving career success.
🔥 Fireside Chat: International Students & H1-B Visa
Hear firsthand accounts from CSULB International Alumni about navigating the journey to obtaining an H1-B Visa. Don't miss this opportunity to network with current international students and alumni.
🎓 Senior Send-Off: Pre-Commencement Celebration
Celebrate your achievements with fellow grads at this pre-commencement event! Enjoy snacks, cap decorating, and more at the Anna W. Ngai Alumni Center.
🏖️ Beach Grad Day: Explore Campus Fun
Join us for a day of exploration and discovery on campus! Perfect for showcasing your alma mater to friends and family, Beach Grad Day offers a self-guided adventure with exciting activities for all.
🎓 Senior Profile Spotlight: Lupe's Grad Journey
Meet Lupe Romero, a graduating student sharing her journey from biology to political science. Get inspired by Lupe's story and explore past Senior Profiles for more graduation success stories!
Latinx Leadership Series: Unleashing Your Passion, Resilience and Authenticity
Join us for the second installment of the Latinx Leadership Series featuring two CSULB alumni and 49er Foundation directors. Hear these leaders’ stories of humble beginnings and their journeys through Cal State Long Beach to career success.
Fireside Chat - International Students & Alumni: Navigating the Journey to the H1-B Visa Status
Hear real life stories from our International Alumni, Dennis M. Lee ’88, Meika Hayasaka ’23 and Amy Guo ’23, about their experience navigating this process and also meet and network with our current international students.
Hosted by the Career Development Center, Office of International Students and Scholars, ASI, and CSULB Alumni.
March 28, 2024, at 4pm
Anna W. Ngai Alumni Center or Virtually via Zoom
Senior Send-Off
Come together with other grads for a pre-commencement celebration!
April 16, Tuesday: 12 - 2PM
April 17, Wednesday: 6 - 8PM
Anna W. Ngai Alumni Center
Enjoy:
- Snacks and beverages
- Cap (Mortarboard) decorating
- Bring your cap or purchase on-site from the Bookstore pop up at the event
- Decorating templates & art supplies
Beach Grad Day
Celebrate Your Graduation at CSULB's Beach Grad Day!
Join CSULB for a fun-filled exploration and discovery day on campus! It's a perfect opportunity for graduates to show off their alma mater to their families and friends.
Explore at Your Own Pace: Beach Grad Day is a self-guided adventure. Pick up a free Campus Icon map at the Bookstore to navigate all the exciting activities and hidden gems CSULB has to offer.
Senior Class Gift
Participate in your Senior Class Gift and show Alumni, local businesses, and members of the community that CSULB and its students are worth investing in!
Your gift can help strengthen academic programs and research opportunities in a college, expand internships offered through Academic Affairs, or support campus-wide initiatives like mental health resources in Student Affairs, to name a few.
Gifts of $24: dedicate your gift to the person(s) who encouraged you most and made a positive impact in your life during your academic journey. Dedications will be featured on our website under the Senior Class Giving page.
Gifts of $49+: in additional to gift dedications, you will receive a mybeach senior grad cord, a token of our gratitude in recognition of your first philanthropic gift to the university (to be worn at commencement).
The Senior Class Gift is a meaningful way for graduating seniors to make a difference in the areas of campus that impacted them the most during their time at The Beach. Gifts strengthen our programs, help create internship and research opportunities, and even support initiatives such as (but not limited to) the Beach Pantry, mental health resources, unforeseen travel expenses to conferences and more.
Commencement 2024
Apply to graduate by March 1st! The 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held May 19 to May 23, 2024 at the iconic Angel Stadium to celebrate your achievements as Cal State Long Beach graduates!
Schedule of ceremonies:
Sunday, May 19: 9 a.m.: College of Engineering, 3:30 p.m.: College of Education
Monday, May 20: 9 a.m.: College of Business I, 1:30 p.m.: College of Business II, 6 p.m.: College of the Arts
Tuesday, May 21: 9 a.m.: College of Liberal Arts I, 3:30 p.m.: College of Liberal Arts II
Wednesday, May 22: College of Health & Human Services I, 3:30 p.m.: College of Health & Human Services II
Thursday, May 23: 9 a.m.: College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
For updates, visit the Commencement page.
Host your Graduation Celebration at the Anna W. Ngai Alumni Center!
Are you looking for a beautiful and convenient spot to hold your celebration? The Anna W. Ngai Alumni Center is located on the CSULB campus and is available for graduation events, receptions, social gatherings and corporate functions. It’s never too early to start thinking about your special day. Email us at ngaialumnicenter@csulb.edu to check availability.
Claim Your Digital Alumni Membership Card!
CSULB Alumni offers complimentary Alumni Memberships to all seniors and graduates!
This inclusive model grants the entire CSULB community access to alumni services and programs. Alumni Members can also take advantage of exclusive benefits and discounts.
Lifelong Learning Webinars
Behind the Scenes: Leadership in the Media Industry
49er Industry Chat with Matt Misetich ‘03
Tuesday, March 26, 11 a.m.
Welcome to AI: A Human Guide to Artificial Intelligence
David Shrier, Author and Professor of Practice in AI
Thursday, April 4, 9 a.m.
Beyond the Grind: Reclaiming Joy and Harmony in Your Career and Life
Tamu Thomas, Author and Transformational Coach
Wednesday, April 10, 9 a.m.
Your Untapped Power: Using Your Story to Inspire Transformation
Tony Martignetti, Bestselling Author
Tuesday, April 16, 9 a.m.
Career Development Center Workshops
Workshop - Virtual: Search & Prepare for Jobs & Internships
Monday, March 25, 11am - 12pm
Workshop - In-Person: Networking for International Students
Tuesday, March 26, 12 - 1pm
Workshop - Virtual: Start Smart Salary Negotiation
Wednesday, March 27, 12 - 1:30pm
Workshop - Virtual: Job Search for International Students
Wednesday, March 27, 3 - 4pm
The Beach Nexus platform will connect you with CSULB alumni who have been in your shoes. Make valuable connections and get the support you need to navigate the path from student to successful professional.
When you join as a student, you will be able to:
- Expand your network
- Connect with alumni in your industry of interest
- Establish short-term or long-term mentorships
- Search for jobs and opportunities on our job board
- Explore different career paths for your degree
- Strengthen your professionalism and boost your confidence
Stay in Touch with The Beach
Did you know your @student.csulb.edu email address expires 1 year after graduation?
Update your contact information with a non-student email address to stay connected with your alma mater and fellow alumni after graduation. You'll receive the latest campus news as well as event invitations and professional opportunities!
