The CSUMB Campus Community is invited to celebrate the Year of the Snake at two events on Jan. 29 and 31. Everyone is encouraged to wear red to these events. The color represents vitality, good fortune, good luck and prosperity in Asian cultures!

APIDA Center Preview
Join us on Lunar New Year for a preview of CSUMB's new Asian Pacific Islander Desi American or APIDA Center. Stop by between 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Redwood Hall (formerly Student Center), Building 12, Room 151, for well wishes, red envelopes, lucky coins and candy, and light refreshments. Hosted by the Office of the President, Office of Inclusive Excellence and the Otter Cross Cultural Center. Look for the APIDA Center's grand opening later this semester.

Lunar New Year at Dining Commons
Enjoy a delicious Asian-themed lunch and celebrate from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, with red envelopes, tabling and music. The special menu will feature a DIY Musubi Station. A limited number of free meal vouchers will be handed out. The usual Staff and Faculty Fridays discounted lunch price will also be available with Otter ID.