‘AS ONE’ Retreat 2026

Tuesday, September 22 | 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. | Corwin Pavilion
Program:

Check-In & Breakfast: 9:00-10:00am 
Professional headshots by Ryann Young, A.S. Photographer (Creative Media Unit)

Breakfast: Cage-Free Salt & Pepper Egg Scramble (v, gf), Breakfast Sausage (gf), Breakfast Potatoes (vgn, gf), Fruit Salad with Mint & Agave (vgn, gf), Almond Coconut Chocolate Chip Muffin (v, nuts), Zucchini Apple Breakfast Bread (v), Orange Cranberry Scone (v), Freshly Baked Plain (vgn), Blueberry (v) and Everything Bagels (v), Served with Cream Cheese (v, gf), Jam (vgn, gf), and Butter (v, gf). Non-Fat Yogurt (v, gf), Crunchy Granola (v, gf), Organic Italian Roast Coffee (vgn, gf), Iced Water, Hot Water, Assorted Black, Green & Herbal Teabags (vgn, gf).

Opening Remarks: 10:00-10:30am 
Chancellor Assanis, A.S. President EJ Raad, A.S. Executive Director Sean Lieberman

Ice Breaker Activity: 10:30-11:00am 
Led by: Holly Dunn, Assistant Director of Governmental Affairs

Student Fees & Advising 101: 11:00-11:50am 
Led by: A.S. Executive Director, Sean Lieberman & Holly Dunn, Assistant Director of Governmental Affairs. 

Break: 11:50am-12:00pm

Lunch: 12:00-12:45pm
Green Salad with Pepitas, Cranberries, Apples, Grilled Onions, and Goat Cheese (v, gf), Served with Apple Cider Vinaigrette (vgn, gf); Roast Beef Sandwich with Swiss Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Tomatoes, and Chipotle Horseradish Aioli on Brioche Bun; Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Swiss Cheese, Pepperoncini, Avocado, Tomato and Basil Aioli on Dutch Crunch Roll; Vegetable and Roasted Garlic Hummus Sandwich with Sprouts, Cucumber; Roasted Red Pepper, and Butter Leaf Lettuce on Multi Grain Bread (vgn); Kettle Chips (vgn, gf); Peanut Butter Cookie (v, nuts); Oatmeal Raisin Cookie (v); Melty Chocolate Truffle Cookie (v) Organic Italian Roast Coffee (vgn, gf), Iced Water, Hot Water, Assorted Black, Green & Herbal Teabags (vgn, gf).

Keynote Speaker: Lana Smith-Hale; 12:45-1:30pm
Led by: Assistant Ombuds, Lana Smith-Hale, LCSW

Break: 1:30-1:45pm

Afternoon Breakout Sessions: 1:45-2:40pm 

Roberts Rules, Minutes & Meeting Facilitation: Lobero Room
Led by: Summer Tucker, A.S. Minute Taker Lead Staff 
*Recommended for Chairs & Secretaries* 

Microix & Finances: Flying A Room 
Led by: Aryan Shukla, A.S. FinOps, and Emma Lenowski, A.S. Student Staff 
*Recommended for Treasurers* 
NOT AN AUTHORIZED SIGNER TRAINING

Communicating Through Conflict: Mission Room 
Led by: Lana Smith-Hale, LCSW, Assistant Ombuds 
*77th Senate Only Session* 

A.S. Communication Tools: State Street Room
Led by: Leah Bartos, Assistant Director of Communication 
*Recommended for All* 

Break: 2:40-3:00pm

Staff Activity: 3:00-4:00pm
Led by: Holly Dunn, Assistant Director of Governmental Affairs

Break: 4:00-4:10pm

Executive Officer Panel & Closing Remarks: 4:10-5:00pm
Led by: EJ Raad, A.S. President, Vicky Ly, Internal Vice President; Noah Luken EVPLA; Jasmine Hsieh, EVPSA; Suyan Wang, Student Advocate General

Dinner: 5:00-6:00pm
Green Salad with Pepitas, Cranberries, Apples, and Grilled Onions (vgn, gf), Goat Cheese on the side (v, gf), Served with Apple Cider Vinaigrette (vgn, gf), Seared Chicken Breast with Lemon Herb Sauce (gf), Vegan Option Available Upon Request: Polenta Napoleon with Fresh Basil Pesto, Tri Colored Marble Potatoes (vgn, gf), Roasted Seasonal Squash and Yellow Bell Pepper with Roasted Garlic (vgn, gf), Chocolate Chip Cookie (v), Chewy Coconut Pecan Cookie (v, nuts), Oatmeal Raisin Cookie (v)

Resources:
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