On March 1st, Cal State Monterey Bay welcomed 78 students and five teachers from Rancho San Juan High School in Salinas for an enriching visit. Their exploration focused primarily on the Business Department's BSBA-Agribusiness program and the Department of Biology and Chemistry's Agricultural Plant & Soil Science (AGPS)major, a perfect fit for the Agriculture class attendees in their junior year. Hosted by College of Business faculty Dr. Cate Liu and Dr. Amado Mabul, and College of Science faculty Dr. JP Dundore-Arias, the visit showcased CSUMB’s Ag courses and support program offerings. 

The day unfolded seamlessly, beginning with a campus tour, which immersed students in CSUMB’s dynamic environment. Following the tour, an engaging student panel discussion, adeptly moderated by Dr. JP Dundore-Arias and student panelists, provided invaluable insights into student life and educational opportunities. The visit concluded with enlightening class demonstrations at the Business & Information Technology (BIT) building, giving students a taste of the academic excellence they can expect at CSUMB as future Otters.

The day fostered inspiration and connection as CSUMB extended a warm welcome to the visiting high schoolers and future Agricultural industry leaders. A big thank you to everyone who helped with the day's events, including the students who participated in the discussion panels: Madison Villalpando, Ella Johnston, Andres Gonzalez, and Uriel Garcia (BSBA-Agribusiness students in the College of Business) along with Jasper Tao and Enrique Rodriguez (Agricultural Plant & Soil Science students in the College of Science).