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“This year, SASE at VT has experienced incredible growth in membership, and this growth has been accounted for in the events we have been able to provide this year. We have made strong progress in demonstrating our commitment to the pillars of SASE. 

In preparing members for success in the global business world, we have seen increases in attendance for both social and professional development events. We have been able to provide a larger quantity of events than in previous years and have successfully funded our National and Regional Conferences for this year with peak attendance. 

To celebrate diversity on campus and in the workplace, we have worked with several external organizations this year. As a part of larger umbrella organizations that encompass other Asian-American groups and minority engineering clubs, our events have proved that we place a lot of value in providing opportunities for all of our members who come from different backgrounds and fields. We wish to continue to provide resources that can assist as many members as possible. 

Through reinstatement of Service Chairs, we have emphasized to SASE members that there are several opportunities to engage with our community and uphold our commitment to representing Virginia Tech. With significantly more events with new contacts and companies, we have been able to put ourselves out to more SASE chapters and individuals to explore collaboration opportunities. 

Outside of events, our chapter has seen significantly more engagement in our community Discord server. Members have been using this space as much more of a resource and are able to seek advice and insight through upperclassmen. 

This year has featured a lot of adaptability to accommodate many more members, but in the process, we ensured that members, new and old, could find some aspect of SASE that they resonated with."

Our social media presence has experienced exponential growth, with reels reaching 41,046 total views. This has allowed us to utilize our platform to share the opportunities within LU SASE to students of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and majors. Throughout the 2023-2024 year, we hosted more than 40 events aimed to foster students’ professional, cultural, and social growth. Being able to bring recognized companies like Dow and NASA to host professional events provided members with a glimpse into the potential of SASE by raising awareness of the attainability of similar opportunities for themselves. To ensure students would be prepared for such opportunities, we hosted events like resume critiques and mock interviews with companies to further develop their professional skills. SASE at Lamar University has been nothing short of accomplished, proficient, and cultivating. As time will tell, our chapter will continue to flourish.”