Make sure to visit VikesConnect for lots of other student organization activities & events throughout the week!
Good Monday morning, Vikings! It's the last week of February already, can you believe it?? Lot's of great things going on this week including movie nights, town halls, fun & games and more!
And don't forget to check out the "News You Can Use" section too as the student rep application for Cleveland State University's Board of Trustees is now open and there's new information regarding Lift Up Vikes! food pantry.
And finally, we want to congratulate the CSU Men's Basketball team on clinching the Horizon League regular season conference championship! Best of luck in Horizon League Tournament!
We hope you all have a fantastic week! Go Vikings!!
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CSU Vikings! – Student Affairs is exploring performance events with potential artists such as Yung Gravy, Kalen Allen, or Smallpools, and they need your feedback!
Take a few minutes and VOTE HERE on performers you’d like to see. Whatever the artist, the event will be primarily virtual, but there’s also limited in-person possibilities too.
Please vote by Monday March 1st, 2021!
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Intramural Monday Trivia Night
Monday, February 22
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Online
Flex some mental muscle and join us on Zoom on Monday nights for themed Intramural Trivia! Compete as a team or on your own and test your topical acumen in categories like sports, music, slogans and brands, and more to win prizes and gift cards!
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Door Decorating Contest
February 8th - 26th
Online
The Door Decorating challenge will continue for one more week! The Rec Center is challenging CSU Students to a door decorating contest! Whether you're in the dorms or at home, they want to see how creative you can be!
To participate, just decorate your bedroom door, snap a picture, and submit it for a chance to win! The categories are: Cleveland State, Favorite Season, Favorite Decade, and Most Creative! Submit before February 26th!
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Instagram Trivia Tuesday
Tuesday, February 23
Student Life Instagram
Follow Student Life's Instagram account (@clestatestudentlife) and join us for Trivia Tuesday! Those who answer correctly are entered for a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card. The more answers you get correct, the more chances you have to win! Winners will be notified Wednesday via Instagram Direct Message.
This week's theme is Black History Month
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Campfire Convos w/ Adventure Rec: Winter Camping Tips
Tuesday, February 23
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Zoom
We're all tired of being cooped up in our houses this winter. So, take advantage of the cold weather and create your own adventure! Pick up some know-how for camping in the cold weather during this convo, like what to bring to brace for the cold weather, how to prevent cold injuries, and more.
In today’s climate of pandemic restrictions, there’s never been a better time to get outside in nature! These interactive discussions will give you ideas and tips for exploring the great outdoors – even during winter! Tune in and shoot the breeze with us! Email Brooke Hokes at b.m.hokes@vikes.csuohio.edu to sign up and receive the Zoom links.
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Students Needed to Join New Video Game Club!
CSU Calibur is a new club looking for students to be part of a group of people who are interested in or love to play SoulCalibur 6, a 3D fighting game on Steam.
The club will be held over Discord where a variety of events will take place. There'll be casual matches for people just looking to relax, as well as competitive matches and tournaments for those who want challenges. The club is welcoming to those who are new to the game and are seeking to learn!
Interested? Questions?
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CSU Rec Game Night
Tuesday, February 23
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Zoom
Winter + cold + raging pandemic = BOREDOM! But the Rec Center's here to bring a little fun your way! Join them for an evening of fun and games and prizes every Tuesday night. Each week, they'll play a different party game with a different theme to boot, AND if your skills are sharp, you could be $25 richer by the end of the night. (Plus, all participants receives 25 Rec Rewards points each week that can be redeemed for prizes, as well!)
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Black History Month Town Hall
Wednesday, February 24
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Zoom
In collaboration with the Black Faculty and Staff Organization, SGA & BSU will be live on Zoom for a Q&A with Ohio Supreme Court Justice Melody Stewart; the FIRST Black woman to be elected to the state Supreme Court.
ALL student participants will be entered to win prizes, including gift cards, Air pods, and MORE!
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WLSA Panel: Women in Litigation
Wednesday, February 24
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Zoom
This event is a panel discussing what it is like to be a female litigator. The panel will be 4-5 attorneys from the community to speak of the topic.
The event is open to WLSA members and C|M Law students as well as other students interested in pursuing a law degree.
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YOU TAKE A LOT OF SELFIES—BUT DO YOU KNOW YOURSELF? |
Is your major undecided? Are you uncertain about your career path, or thinking about making a career change? Attend DISCOVER U workshops.
Meet every Wednesday in February 2021 at 3:30PM - 4:30pm via ZOOM. No registration required.
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Learn About:
- Exploring major/career pathways
- Utilizing on-campus resources
- Building relationships across campus
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Next Workshop: Wednesday, February 24
3:30 - 4:30PM
This Week's Topic: Knowledge of the World of Work
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True or False: Nutrition Fads and Facts
Thursday, February 25
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Zoom
Join Lift Up Vikes and a member from the Greater Cleveland Food Bank nutrition team as they share how to best stay healthy!
A Zoom link will be sent to all students who register for the events one day before the virtual event.
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A Virtual Sankofa Panel Discussion:
"Edutainment": Agency in the Address of Social Issues through Theatrical Arts
Thursday, February 25
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Zoom
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The event also includes a live pre-panel discussion spoken word performance featuring Daniel Gray-Kontar of Twelve Literary Arts.
Panelists include:
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Cleveland State University is excited to announce its second annual Project 400 conference. This year’s theme is Confronting the Twin Pandemics: Covid-19 and Racial Injustices.
The conference will be broadcast from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, February 26 and Saturday, February 27. Friday’s sessions will focus on the disparities magnified by the Covid-19 pandemic. Jamil Smith, senior writer at Rolling Stone and Cleveland native, known for his political and cultural commentary, will be the day’s keynote speaker. Saturday’s sessions will focus on the racial injustices still prevalent in the United States. Former Ohio State Senator Nina Turner will be Saturday’s keynote speaker.
In addition to the two keynote addresses, each day will feature interactive focus sessions covering health care, education and the digital divide, criminal justice and social justice, led by local and national experts.
The cost of the conference is $20 for general admission and $5 for students through February 23. Beginning February 24, general admission is $30 and $10 for students.
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Black History Trivia
Friday, February 26
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Zoom
Calling all Vikes to celebrate Black History Month with Phi Sigma Pi! Test your knowledge of Black History and learn something new. This event is free to join and will be hosted virtually.
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E-Sports Showcase - Apex! |
February is the month of E-Sports! (At least for everyone at the Rec...) Over the course of four Friday events, these mini showcases will help show off the E-Sports they have at CSU and allow students to play online with team members and learn from the experts.
Plus, they'll give away some gift cards to participants! Gameplay takes place on the CSU Rec Discord. Join them in playing games like Fortnite, Super Smash Bros., Rocket League, League of Legends, and more!
Friday, February 26: Apex
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Black History Month
Movie Series
Friday, February 26
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Online
First Movie Viewing: ‘Loving’ (2016)
The story of Richard and Mildred Loving, a couple whose arrest for interracial marriage in 1960's Virginia began a legal battle that would end with the Supreme Court's historic 1967 decision.
Second Movie Viewing: ‘Roxanne Roxanne’ (2018)
At the age of 14, Lolita "Roxanne Shanté" Gooden was well on her way to becoming a hip-hop legend as she hustled to provide for her family while defending herself from the dangers of the streets of the Queens-bridge Projects in NYC.
***The BHM Move Series will be hosted via Scener, please create a free account prior to event***
BOTH movies will be followed by an open discussion.
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PSP Movie Night
Sunday, February 28
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Zoom
Pop some popcorn and join Phi Sigma Pi for a movie night highlighting diversity and inclusivity! Movie TBA.
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The Student Representative to the Board of Trustees gives an opportunity for students to represent the students to the governing body of Cleveland State. They are exposed to a variety of complex issues that deal with higher education at the university and state level. Student trustees are given a rewarding experience by networking and working with prominent businesspeople in Northeast Ohio on the issues of the University.
Student trustees also attend board social functions, university award ceremonies and more. CSU students interested in serving as a student representative on the university's Board of Trustees may apply starting on Monday, February 22nd. Application will close on Friday, March 12th at midnight.
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Lift Up Vikes Emergency Grants – Spring 21 |
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Lift Up Vikes Emergency grants are now available to CSU students for spring semester 2021. The application deadline is April 30, 2021 or when allocated funds are exhausted.
Grants are typically processed and reflected on student account in 5 business days and are issued as direct deposit or check with option to apply funds directly to student account. The emergency grant amounts will be determined based number of requests and funds available.
Lift Up Vikes! Food Pantry Open This Week
The Lift Up Vikes! Food Pantry will be open this week from 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday February 24 and Thursday, February 25.
To help speed up the check in process when you get to the pantry, please click here and fill out this one-time contact form. This will decrease the amount of time in pantry to better support social-distancing and the safety of their guests and student staff. Again, you only need to fill the contact form out ONCE this semester. The contact form can be filled out right before you arrive or weeks in advance!
To help with social distancing, students are encouraged to sign up for a time to come to the pantry. They are experiencing long lines and congregating of students which isn't sustainable at this time. Sign-ups will be open Mondays, a week in advance from their open weeks. Please sign up here: https://signup.com/go/esNCATy
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The Cleveland State men's basketball team enters the 2021 #HLMBB Tournament as the top overall seed after clinching a share of the 2020-21 regular season title on Saturday night. Cleveland State and Wright State each finished with an identical 16-4 record in League play.
The Green and White will host a quarterfinal contest on Tuesday, March 2nd at the Wolstein Center. Cleveland State will square off against the lowest-seeded winner of the opening round. Read on for more...
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Practice Digital Wellness with BetterYou
Finding balance and focusing on your wellness is hard, especially with the constant distraction and interruption in your pocket coming from your cell phone.
That’s why CSU has partnered with BetterYou – a digital coach that helps support your goals across all areas of wellness.
BetterYou helps people spend their time on the things that matter most. You set goals that are important to you in the areas of physical, social, educational, and mental wellness, and BetterYou runs in the background, providing gentle nudges and rewards along the way that positively influence behaviors.
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The Student Government Association-
At a Glance
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ODS Seeking
Student Workers!
The Office of Disability Services (ODS) is in dire need of student employees for their Note Taking and Transcription positions. There are multiple openings as these roles assist ODS in meeting the accommodated needs of students approved for note taking accommodations.
The position may include transcribing written notes, taking notes in classes that meet on campus, taking notes in remote classes that meet synchronously, and providing basic captioning. Pay is $10/hr and schedule can be flexible.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with MS Microsoft Office Products
- Typing speed of at least 50 wpm
- Excellent note taking skills
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IM Bowling Submissions Extended! |
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IM Bowling isn't over yet! Submissions are being extended! If bowling is your game (or you just enjoy playing this ageless pastime), CSU Rec Center has the league for you!
Bowling games can be played at any alley of your choice, such as Mahall’s or The Corner Alley, but be sure to complete TWO (2) games and submit before February 26th. Your best game will be counted for a chance to win! Snap a picture of your score and submit to our form.
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CSU offers Tess, a NEW 24/7 mental health chatbot that coaches students through tough times to build resilience, by having text message conversations –similar to texting with a friend or coach. With empathic language, Tess offers clinically proven coping skills and strategies based on what emotions the texter shares.
Research findings show that Tess helps to reduce depression and anxiety. Tess is completely confidential. You can stop a conversation whenever you are ready by simply texting “stop” and/or ask Tess to delete your conversation at any time - It’s that easy!
Create a New Account using the CSU Institution Code: vikescare
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Campus Pride Index is the premier LGBTQ+ national benchmarking tool for colleges and universities. Prospective students and families utilize this tool to search for LGBTQ+ friendly campuses, and CSU is now listed in the rankings!
A group of 12 CSU faculty, staff, and students conducted a campus-wide assessment over the last several months, making improvements when possible, in accordance with Campus Pride Index guidelines. We are proud to announce that CSU has earned an overall score of 4 out of 5 stars and has ranked in the top 10 schools in Ohio for LGBTQ+ friendliness. Special thanks to those who worked to make this happen!
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