Wishing You Joy, Success, and Unity This Holiday Season

Dear AGSA Family,

As we come to the close of another incredible semester, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude and warmest wishes to each and every one of you.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! May this season bring you joy, peace, and cherished moments with your loved ones.

CONGRATULATIONS to all our graduating members! Today, Thursday, December 18, 2025, is YOUR day! As you walk across that stage between 8AM-8PM, know that the entire AGSA community celebrates with you. Your hard work, perseverance, and dedication have brought you to this momentous achievement. We are incredibly proud of you!

THANK YOU for your unwavering support and active participation throughout this year. Your presence and engagement have made our programs truly special:

• From our Summer Mixer & Eid Celebration 3.0 in June
• Mock Interview Session for the New Students from June to August
• The New Students Pre-Arrival Program in July
• The Summer Social Night in July
• Pickup and Accomodation Program for our New Members in August
• Lauching of AGSA Website in August
• Our Fall New Students Orientation in August
• Travel Guide and Navigating Success Guide in August to September
• Our Mentorship Program from August to December
• Our Fanatics Volunteering Program from September to October
• The Professional Development Program 1.0 in October 
• The NSBE International Potluck collaboration in November
• The Professional Development Program 2.0 in November 
• AGSA EB-2 NIW Self-Petition Guide in November
• And our Fall Movie Night & Birthday Celebration with Our President in November

Each event, each gathering, each resources shared, each mentorship connection, each moment of connection has strengthened our community and embodied the spirit of unity and excellence that defines AGSA.

TODAY, let's come together to support and celebrate our graduating members! Your presence means the world to them as they achieve this milestone.

THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025, let's close out the year in STYLE and UNITY at our AGSA End of Year Program from 3PM-6PM at the Student Union Magnolia Royal Cotillion Ballroom! Join us for a festive fusion of African cultural celebration and Christmas festivities featuring live performances, traditional dance, fashion showcase, arts & crafts, and delicious African cuisine. Let's celebrate our achievements, our culture, and our community together!

Wishing you all a blessed holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

With gratitude and pride,

Monsuru Dauda
President
African Graduate Student Association - LSU
Email: agsa@lsu.edu; mdauda1@lsu.edu
Website: https://lsuafricangrads.org

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