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Produce Truck

Summer Produce Truck is HERE!  FREE produce from the Food Bank of Monterey County! All organic and local produce provided to students for free! First come, first served. All CSUMB affiliates and non-affiliates are welcome to come get free produce! Can't make it? Send a friend or partner! Located behind the Otter Express, bags will be provided. Be sure to swipe in when you arrive. Organization: Basic Needs. Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Parking Lot 16 - Otter Express, Parking Lot 16 - Student Center.

Summer Faculty & Staff Activity

Join us for a Rock Painting Social—a drop-in event where you can craft a little token of connection while enjoying light refreshments. We’ll collect everyone’s hand-painted stones and distribute them around campus—a wonderful surprise for passersby. Tap into your creativity and help add a lasting splash of joy to our Otter Raft! Organization: Office of the CIO. Thursday, August 7, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Student Union - Main Quad Plaza.

Summer Symposium

The Annual CSUMB Summer Research Symposium celebrates the research, scholarship, and creative activities of the undergraduate students in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC) and Monterey Regional Ocean Science Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program. Over 100 students will present research conducted over the summer across 12 different academic disciplines and 14 grant-funded programs. Organization: UROC. Friday, August 15, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:50 PM. Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library - Room 1170, Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library - Room 1173, Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library - Room 1176, Barnet Segal Auditorium (TAFM Library) - Room 1180, Monterey Peninsula Foundation…

Partner Orientation (In-person)

Join us for an energizing orientation hosted by the Service Learning Coordinator of Community Partnerships, designed to set you up for a successful semester of collaboration with CSUMB students and faculty. This interactive session will cover creative recruitment strategies, the semester timeline and expectations, tips for tracking and mentoring student volunteers, and a walkthrough of essential CalState S4 forms. You’ll also enjoy a light brunch and have the chance to connect with fellow community partners and CSUMB faculty—don’t miss this valuable opportunity to strengthen your partnership and share ideas. RSVP by Friday, August 15 to secure your spot—we can’t wait to see you there! Organization: Service Learning Institute. Friday, August 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Redwood Hall - Room 110 (SLI Center Event Space).

Pet Your Stress Away

Got first-day jitters? Need some time to collect your thoughts and prepare for the week? Stop by and pet some farm animals! Organization: Student Housing and Residential Life. Monday, August 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Tabling area at Main Quad in front of Student Center - Zone 1, Tabling area at Main Quad in front of Student Center - Zone 2.

Otter Thursday

Every Thursday, we celebrate Otter Thursday and we invite our entire campus community to come together and show CSUMB pride by wearing school colors. From 11:30am to 1:30pm, students, faculty, and staff gather at the Otter Student Union for exciting music, games, giveaways, and free food. Organization: Otter Student Union. Thursday, August 28, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Student Union - Main Quad Plaza.

SET UP Community Partner Fair

Kick off the semester by making connections that matter! The Community Partner Fair is a vibrant, in-person event where CSUMB students and faculty can meet local organizations offering service learning opportunities. Community partners will showcase their programs, share available placements, and engage with students looking to make a difference this semester. Whether you're exploring options or ready to commit, this fair is your chance to learn more and build meaningful partnerships. More info for partners linked here; more info for students linked here.   See which service learning community partners have already RSVP’d! Organization: Service Learning Institute. Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Grassy area at Main Quad in front of Student Center (Zones 1,2, and 3), Grassy area at Main Quad in front of Manzanita Hall, Tabling area at Main Quad in front of Student Center - Zone 1, Tabling area at Main Quad in front of Student Center - Zone 2,…

Community Partner Fair (VIRTUAL)

Kick off the semester by making connections that matter! The Virtual Community Partner Fair is a vibrant, Zoom event where CSUMB students and faculty can meet organizations offering service learning opportunities. Community partners will showcase their programs, share available placements, and engage with students looking to make a difference this semester. Whether you're exploring options or ready to commit, this fair is your chance to learn more and build meaningful partnerships. More info for partners linked here; more info for students linked here.   See which service learning community partners have already RSVP’d! Organization: Service Learning Institute. Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Redwood Hall - Room 110 (SLI Center Event Space).

Community Partner Fair (IN-PERSON)

Kick off the semester by making connections that matter! The Community Partner Fair is a vibrant, in-person event where CSUMB students and faculty can meet local organizations offering service learning opportunities. Community partners will showcase their programs, share available placements, and engage with students looking to make a difference this semester. Whether you're exploring options or ready to commit, this fair is your chance to learn more and build meaningful partnerships. More info for partners linked here; more info for students linked here.   See which service learning community partners have already RSVP’d! Organization: Service Learning Institute. Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Grassy area at Main Quad in front of Student Center (Zones 1,2, and 3), Grassy area at Main Quad in front of Manzanita Hall, Tabling area at Main Quad in front of Student Center - Zone 1, Tabling area at Main Quad in front of Student Center - Zone 2,…

RAIN Community Partner Fair (IN-PERSON)

Kick off the semester by making connections that matter! The Community Partner Fair is a vibrant, in-person event where CSUMB students and faculty can meet local organizations offering service learning opportunities. Community partners will showcase their programs, share available placements, and engage with students looking to make a difference this semester. Whether you're exploring options or ready to commit, this fair is your chance to learn more and build meaningful partnerships. More info for partners linked here; more info for students linked here.   See which service learning community partners have already RSVP’d! Organization: Service Learning Institute. Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Redwood Hall - Room 108 (West Lounge).

BREAKDOWN Community Partner Fair

Kick off the semester by making connections that matter! The Community Partner Fair is a vibrant, in-person event where CSUMB students and faculty can meet local organizations offering service learning opportunities. Community partners will showcase their programs, share available placements, and engage with students looking to make a difference this semester. Whether you're exploring options or ready to commit, this fair is your chance to learn more and build meaningful partnerships. More info for partners linked here; more info for students linked here.   See which service learning community partners have already RSVP’d! Organization: Service Learning Institute. Thursday, September 4, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Grassy area at Main Quad in front of Manzanita Hall, Tabling area at Main Quad in front of Student Center - Zone 2, Tabling area at Main Quad in front of Student Center - Zone 3.

Otter Thursday

Every Thursday, we celebrate Otter Thursday and we invite our entire campus community to come together and show CSUMB pride by wearing school colors. From 11:30am to 1:30pm, students, faculty, and staff gather at the Otter Student Union for exciting music, games, giveaways, and free food. Organization: Otter Student Union. Thursday, September 4, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Student Union - Main Quad Plaza.

On-Campus Job Fair

On-Campus Job Fair. Organization: Advising, Career, and Student Success. Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. The Crescent.

On-Campus Job Fair

Fall 2025 On-Campus Job Fair. Organization: Advising, Career, and Student Success. Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Student Union - Ballroom A - 101A, Student Union - Ballroom B - 101B.

Otter Thursday

Every Thursday, we celebrate Otter Thursday and we invite our entire campus community to come together and show CSUMB pride by wearing school colors. From 11:30am to 1:30pm, students, faculty, and staff gather at the Otter Student Union for exciting music, games, giveaways, and free food. Organization: Otter Student Union. Thursday, September 11, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Student Union - Main Quad Plaza.

Otter Thursday

Every Thursday, we celebrate Otter Thursday and we invite our entire campus community to come together and show CSUMB pride by wearing school colors. From 11:30am to 1:30pm, students, faculty, and staff gather at the Otter Student Union for exciting music, games, giveaways, and free food. Organization: Otter Student Union. Thursday, September 18, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Student Union - Main Quad Plaza.

Otter Thursday

Every Thursday, we celebrate Otter Thursday and we invite our entire campus community to come together and show CSUMB pride by wearing school colors. From 11:30am to 1:30pm, students, faculty, and staff gather at the Otter Student Union for exciting music, games, giveaways, and free food. Organization: Otter Student Union. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Student Union - Main Quad Plaza.