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The Medieval and Renaissance Student Association (MaRSA) is a student run club officially recognized as part of California State University Long Beach’s student organizations. MaRSA, open to graduate and undergraduates alike, strives to study the medieval and renaissance periods (approximately 450A.D-1700A.D) in a refreshing and educational way. The club’s main focus is to help students understand accurate, truthful, and relevant information about these periods while understanding its application and adaption in modern day culture. With a plethora of events, MaRSA’s inclusive atmosphere provides an excellent place for students to strive for excellence while exploring their individual interests and furthering their knowledge individually and collectively as part of the MaRSA organization.

 

Mission Statement:

 

1. To promote the appreciation and study of the Medieval and Renaissance periods

throughout the university at all levels and in all disciplines; to foster community,

professional and academic interaction and development; to encourage interest among

students in the pursuance of advanced degrees; to participate in maintaining the high

profile of CSULB Medieval and Renaissance studies in academic and local communities.

 

2. To promote ethical leadership and academic achievement, and to cultivate civic responsibility. To protect the past from the present for the future.

 

3. To provide the students opportunities for association and interaction with the faculty and administration of CSULB and with the members of the community.