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This Week At The Beach

October 13 - October 19, 2025

This Week at The Beach is your guide to what’s happening on campus right now; deadlines, events, and updates to keep you connected.

Key Dates & Deadlines

Financial Aid Applications Open
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) for financial aid for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Annual “Great Shakeout” Statewide Earthquake Drill
On October 16 from 9 - 9:30 a.m., a campus-wide BeachALERT test will send phone, text, and email alerts to all members, preceded by an email with earthquake safety information.


Featured Events

The Leadership at the Beach 2025: From Student to LeaderThe Leadership at the Beach 2025: From Student to Leader
Get ready for a day of leadership inspiration and growth. Leadership at the Beach invites all students to join a powerful experience focused on your transformational journey; from participating in campus life to becoming proactive, intentional leaders through self-discovery, skill-building, and real-world application.

Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Horn Center-100

Purple ThursdayPurple Thursday
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Show your support for survivors by wearing purple on Thursday, October 16th, a day of action known as Purple Thursday. Swing by Student Health Services to grab a purple ribbon, a light snack, and to learn about resources that support safety and healing.

Thu, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Student Health Services (SHS) Lawn

ASI NightASI Night Women's Volleyball
Cheer on the LBSU Women’s Volleyball team as they take on Hawai‘i in an exciting whiteout rivalry game featuring fun activities, giveaways, and free food. This free event is open to all students, just bring your LBSU Student ID to join the action!

Fri, 6 – 9 p.m.
Walter Pyramid

Events

Navigating Expectations While Honoring Your Roots
Mon, 4 – 5 p.m.
SHS 116

Bollywood Night
Mon, 6 – 8 p.m.
The Pointe

Phishing at the Beach
Tue, 10 – 11 a.m.
Online

Job & Internship Search Strategies
Tue, 12 – 1 p.m.
Virtual Event

Major and Career Discovery Days
Tue & Wed, 12 – 2 p.m.
Central Quad

Creating Comunidad
Tue, 4 – 5 p.m.
BH 226

LGBTQ&A - A Graduate School Social and Q&A
Tue, 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Graduate Student Center (LIB 201)

Autism Ally Fall 2025
Wed, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Online

Navigating the Red Zone
Wed, 11 – 11:45 a.m.
SSPA-208 — Social Science/Public Affairs Building

Pride Popsicles & Zine Making
Wed, 12 – 2 p.m.
FO2/FO3 Courtyard

Know Your Rights: Activists in Action
Wed, 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Outpost Lawn

Flores de Papel Art Workshop
Wed, 2 – 4 p.m.
Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum

CARECEN Pathways to Citizenship
Wed, 3 – 4 p.m.
Online

Imposter's Syndrome - ¡Lárgate!
Wed, 4 – 5 p.m.
SHS 116

Cooking With The Whole Family
Wed, 4 – 5 p.m.
FCS 118

First Gen Series: Building Resilience for the Job Search
Thu, 12 – 1 p.m.
BH 250

Know Your Rights and Safety Planning
Thu, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Online

Art Days at the EBM Japanese Garden
Thu, 4 – 5 p.m.
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden

CuÍdate...Self-Care that Works
Thu, 4 – 5 p.m.
SHS-116

Ability Ally Fall 2025
Fri, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
LA1 314

Employer Panel: Disability Inclusion in the Workplace
Fri, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Virtual Event

Air Plant Terrarium Workshop
Fri, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
University Library Room 200

Navigating International and Domestic Travel as a non-citizen
Fri, 2 – 3 p.m.
Online

Sound Bathing in the EBM Japanese Garden
Sun, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden

More Events and Orgs


Updates & Announcements

Cybersecurity Awareness MonthDefend Your Data This October
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! The CSULB Division of IT is hosting events to help you stay safe online—learn how to spot phishing scams, protect your data, and search for jobs safely in partnership with the Career Development Center. Strengthen your cybersecurity skills and keep your information secure.

Use CSULB’s Phishing Check tool to paste the contents of a suspicious email and quickly find out if it may be a phishing attempt.

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