Cambodian Student Society California State University, Long Beach

On behalf of Cambodian Student Society, I would like to send you our warm wishes to a another successful year. We have worked extremely hard this year to take care of students with academic needs by providing resources; enriching Khmer culture through our bi-weekly cultural lessons, and serving others by doing community work. We look forward to your continuous support in 2010. Our students, alumnus, and faculties have worked extremely hard to preparing our generation to have another successful year. We count our blessings of the fortunate support we have despite of our down economy that has put many out of jobs and schools.

On a cold winter day, in the year 1081, Jayavaraman VII made an improbable move crossing the Tonle Sap river. When his army moved in to defeat the Cham Empire out of Angkor Wat, he caught his enemy off guard to obtain victory. Jayavaraman VII was later crowned King of Khmer Empire (Cambodia) and was the first to engineer bridges, roads, and his wife founded the first-113 hospitals. Before the victory, Jayavaraman VII, his army, and citizens of Khmer Empire shared a common destiny and each one carried out their part in order to renew our Khmer Empire. I believe that in 2010, if we all come together, dedicate ourselves to serving each other that this will start a new chapter for our great generation. Continuing through the new years, we will continue to work hard and keep our work aligned to our mission's goals. Thank you and Have a wonderful New Years.