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ASI 30 Year Celebration Events
We have a lot planned and we want you to celebrate with us! Check out the calendar of events below. We hope to see you there!
First Night Celebration
AUGUST 30, 2021 | 6:30 PM | FORUM PLAZA
WHO'S INVITED: EVERYONE
Join us on Forum Plaza to celebrate the first day of the academic year! One of ASI's
long-standing traditions, this event used to take place down at The Clarke Field House
before the University Student Union was built!
CougarFest
OCTOBER 13, 2021 | 4:00 PM | FORUM PLAZA
WHO'S INVITED: EVERYONE!
CougarFest first debuted as part of Homecoming Week at CSUSM! Like many traditions,
it's evolved over time, but it always has an awesome, spirited giveaway and a whole
lot of spirit! Note: Giveaway is only for current CSUSM students.
Love Your Body Day
OCTOBER 21, 2021 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | FORUM PLAZA
WHO'S INVITED: EVERYONE!
Join us as we team up with the Gender Equity Center to celebrating body diversity to create a body-positive culture at CSUSM! Love Your Body Day is an annual event that is meant to empower you. Whatever body
shape, we want to make them feel good about themselves, and empower them in a positive
way! Fun Fact: ASI established the Women's Center in April of 2006! In 2013 the name
was changed to the Gender Equity Center and 2019 the center joined the Student Life Centers for Identity, Inclusion, and Empowerment.
Free Movie Night
NOVEMBER 10 2021 | 6:00 PM | EDWARDS SAN MARCOS
WHO'S INVITED: CURRENT CSUSM STUDENTS
Thanks to Edwards San Marcos, this tradition has been alive for over 11 years! Currently
enrolled CSUSM students will be able to swing on by for a free movie in a theatre
filled with CSUSM Cougars!
ASI Cougar Pantry Ribbon Cutting
NOVEMBER 18, 2021 | 5 PM | COMMONS 104
WHO'S INVITED: EVERYONE!
The ASI Cougar Pantry began when the ASI Board of Directors proposed a resolution
for an on-campus food pantry. We first launched the Bite Out Hunger campaign to educate
the campus about food insecurity and to ask our campus partners to help us combat
this issue. Together, the CSUSM community donated over 600 lbs of food to help us
stock our pop-up pantry! We first opened the doors to our 700ish sq foot location
in 2019 and now we're inviting everyone out to celebrate opening the doors of our
new, 1,400 sq foot location!
CSUSM Giving Day
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 | ALL DAY LONG | CSUSM.EDU
WHO'S INVITED: EVERYONE!
Giving day is a day that tugs at our hear strings! Join us this year as we raise money
for the ASI Cougar Pantry so that we can serve even more students and continue to
fight food insecurity! More information to come!
Hike & Explore Torrey Pines with Campus REC
DECEMBER 4, 2021 | 7:30 AM
WHO'S INVITED: CURRENT CSUSM STUDENTS
Did you know that Campus REC used to be a part of ASI? We're partnering up to bring you a traditional, Outdoor Adventure! Come along with the team on the Torrey Pines Hike! Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve® is located within San Diego city limits and yet remains one of the wildest stretches of land on our Southern California coast! This beautiful must-see location is visited by travelers from all over the world for the stunning overlooks, walk a peaceful trail, or exercise in a clean, beautiful environment.
ASI Bucket List
SPRING 2021 | ALL DAY EVERYDAY
WHO'S INVITED: EVERYONE
Raise your hand if you remember our CSUSM Bucket List circa 2010? Well we're bringing
it back! Download your bucket list today or find it at on-campus events throughout the Spring 2022 semester!
Sunset Yoga
March 11, 2022 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | USU GREEN ROOF
WHO'S INVITED: CURRENT CSUSM STUDENTS
We're partnering up with Campus REC and Tukwut Life for this one! Yoga has long been an essential program here on campus and yoga at sunset? Even better. Hope to see you there! First 20 participants will receive a branded yoga mat.
Alternative Spring Break
MARCH 21-25, 2022 | SAN DIEGO
WHO'S INVITED: CURRENT CSUSM STUDENTS
Alternative Spring Break, lovingly referred to as ASB, is one of our longest standing traditions! The first trip took place in 2004 where a group of students worked with GLIDE in San Francisco! Since then the ASBers have worked with Habitat for Humanity chapters around the nation as well as Living Lands and Waters in Memphis, Tennessee! Learn more about ASB 2022 and how to apply to be a part of the next trip!
ASI Elections
MARCH 14-16 | ONLINE
WHO'S INVITED: CURRENT CSUSM STUDENTS
Who will serve on the 31st ASI Board of Directors? It could be you! Learn more about ASI Elections.
Tukwut Leadership Awards Night (TLAN)
APRIL 7, 2022 | 5:00 PM | USU BALLROOM
WHO'S INVITED: EVERYONE
Tukwut Leadership Awards Night (TLAN) recognizes individuals, as well as campus and student groups, for their outstanding leadership and commitment to making student life thrive at CSUSM. Associated Students, Inc. is a proud sponsor of an event that highlights the work of campus leaders who, through service to our community, engagement in campus growth, and empowerment of future generations, leave a legacy at CSUSM.
Festival 78
APRIL 2022 | 3:00 PM | MANGRUM TRACK AND FIELD
WHO'S INVITED: CURRENT CSUSM STUDENTS
On April 22, 2017 the first ever Festival 78 took place on the Mangrum Track & Field. With 698 tickets sold and a team of 76 student and staff volunteers from across campus, the event was a success! The feedback from students was positive and confirmed that the event would in fact be a priority for years to come! Check back for more information!
Second Chance Prom
APRIL 29, 2022 | 5:00 - 10:00 PM | USU BALLROOM
WHO'S INVITED: CURRENT CSUSM STUDENTS
Join us as we team up with the LGBTQA Pride Center. This event is for anyone who wants to attend an open and inclusive prom at CSUSM! This event is a collaboration with our ASI Student at Large for Sustainability and
will highlight sustainable clothing options to give it a "second chance"! Join us
for the fun and the fashion show to give the attendees and the clothing at the event
an opportunity at this second chance. Fun Fact: ASI established the LGBTQA Pride Center!
In 2013 the center joined the Student Life Centers for Identity, Inclusion, and Empowerment.
30 Year Celebration & Reunion
MAY 14, 2022 | 3:00 - 5:00 PM | MCMAHAN HOUSE
WHO'S INVITED: ASI ALUMNI AND CAMPUS COMMUNITY
Join us as we get together to celebrate in a big way!
All attendees are strongly encouraged to follow the County and California Dept. of Public Health recommendation to be fully vaccinated and/or have a negative COVID test within two days prior to attending events/gatherings.