Student Life

CSUMB students and faculty sitting for brunch at the OSU Plaza

Brunch with the President

Photo of csumb students riding bikes during the final coastal ride

Final Coastal Ride

Otter Be Involved

What is Otter Be Involved?

Otter Be Involved (OBI) is a weekly email sent to all students during the academic year. The email contains information about events, opportunities, scholarships, and general campus notifications available to all students.

Information that is typically not included in OBI is reoccurring general meetings, fundraisers, tabling, class projects, individual capstone projects, and non-affiliate ads.

Who can submit requests to OBI email messages?

All students, faculty, and staff can submit requests for Otter Be Involved. 

How do I submit a request?

You may submit a request to OBI through the "Student Communications Request Form" or by emailing Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Communications.

Required Information for Submission:

    • Time
    • Date
    • Location
    • 2-3 Sentence Blurb
    • Images (optional)
    • Registration Link (MyRaft or CSUMB Events Calendar only)
    • Cost (if there is any)

Note: Please only submit requests if your event or information is not accessible via MyRaft.

Who can receive the OBI?

All students receive the OBI weekly. Faculty and staff must complete the "Otter Be Involved Faculty and Staff Sign-Up" to receive a forwarded copy of the OBI weekly email message.