ᯓ★ Mayari Memos: We're Baaaaaack!

Sunday, October 6th, 2024

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

Lea Salonga

AB? Samahan!
Welcome back to Samahan for the Spring 2025 semester — Mayari Board is so happy to see new and old faces come into our space. We’ve got a running start with our upcoming events and plans, you don’t wanna miss out!

MINI MAYARI MEMOS (NEWSLETTER SUMMARY):

Make sure to check out our Instagram for info on how to become a part of our 40th production of FACN!

Fill out the Kasama Program forms to get paired up with a mentor or pick up new mentees — make sure you fill out the correct form!

Buy a Samahal gram for your loved ones this Valentine’s season!

(EXTERNALS) Check out Pi Nu Psi’s Rush events, support Bridge the Gap at their upcoming fundraiser, and learn about your rights through SDSU’s Undocumented Resource Center.

✧ദ്ദി( ˶^ᗜ^˶ ) Meet Mayari Board (Again)!

FACN 40 ♪♫♪

DO IT FOR THE WHAT?

AB Samahan is honored to present our annual Filipino American Culture Night (FACN), a production showcasing the rich experiences and traditions that encompass being Filipino-American. We are excited to be presenting our 40th FACN production on Friday, April 18th in Montezuma Hall!
We want YOU to be a part of this incredible production! Whether you were made to perform in the spotlight, craft stage settings, tailor stunning outfits, or produce captivating videos, there’s a place for you within FACN. Check out our Instagram posts for discipline interest forms and join our BAND chat to stay updated with rehearsal and meeting times.
If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to reach out to our amazing cultural coordinators or CoCos, Jansen Espares and Justin Reintegrado. 

I don’t think I’ll ever shut up about this photo.

DO IT FOR THE CULTURE!

𐦂𖨆𐀪𖠋 KASAMA FORMS ARE NOW OPEN!

THE TIME HAS COME ONCE AGAIN — OUR KASAMA PROGRAM FORMS ARE OPEN FOR SPRING 2025!!!
The Kasama Program is AB Samahan’s FREE mentorship program that provides students in any year, major, and background with the opportunity connect with a mentor. These mentor and mentee pairings allow you to connect with other students on campus, gain personal advice, and get out what you put in!
Make sure you are applying for the correct form! The form will close on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH @ 11:59 PM and this is a HARD DEADLINE! Please fill it out on time and don't miss out on such an amazing opportunity.

Looking for your future mentor or mentee? Join our Social Activities Coordinator, LENI, in the Legacy Suite of the Student Union on Friday, February 7th, from 4 to 6 PM to make some free flower bouquets at our first social of the semester while supplies last! 

Get Your Samahal Grams! 𑁍ࠬܓ

Roses are red, the sky is blue, here’s a Samahal gram for you! Buy some handmade crochet roses for your friends, partners, or situationships as a part of our Samahal grams fundraiser. Each flower is $5 and $3 for each additional flower ordered; they also come with candy and stickers! The last day to order flowers is Friday, February 8th.

ʚଓ External Announcements

Bridge the Gap is a non-profit organization striving to create a stronger, more connected FIlipino-American community through preserving our representation. Come support them in their first “GIVE BACK” fundraiser with SnoIce on February 6th and check out their events leading up to their festival, BTGFEST!

With the increase in Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in San Diego, it is imperative to understand your rights regardless of your immigration status. Offered here are resources from SDSU’s Undocumented Resource Center to stay informed. Please share with your loved ones and the communities around you.

JOIN THE PI NU PSI SORORITY FOR OUR SPRING 2025 RUSH! Pi Nu Psi is a Filipina community-driven sorority seeking to empower young women to achieve success through education, community service, and cultural pride. Check out rush events and posts on our Instagram to get an idea of what we’re all about — we’ll see you in a few weeks for our rush!

@bridgethegap

@sdsuurc

@sd.pinupsi

Let’s make this semester another one to remember — happy spring!

To the moon and back,

Mayari Board ⋆。°☾⋆。°