Good Monday Morning Vikings! Yes, we know, it's President's Day, and there's no classes plus CSU offices are closed today. But that doesn't stop us from sending out this newsletter to keep you on top of what's going on this week. Tonight, CAB and BSU host their final Black History Month event and on Wednesday, President Sands holds his next Town Hall on CSU's Facebook page. If that wasn't enough, the Rec Center's WellFest goes virtual! Enjoy the holiday!

Join Campus Activities Board and Black Student Union for "Dare To Speak" as Carlos Andres Gomez and Katie Kramer use poetry to discuss gender and race.

Hosted by Campus Activities Board and the Black Student Union

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 Cleveland Cavaliers!

Come and relax with the H.Y.P.E Team crew 😎. Meet their members and see what HYPE Team is all about! You can also learn more about their sister program ISPE for international students! They have new programming that aims to make this semester less isolating and stressful while you are at home.

Hosted by the H.Y.P.E Team

Attention All Vikings! Prepare to Embark with Viking Expeditions as they host their very first Membership Meeting of the new year! They are excited to introduce new COVID-friendly service opportunities that are available to ALL CSU students to participate.

Come learn more about all that their VEnitiatives service tracks have to offer and stick around for a surprise activity that's sure to take your mind off exams and studying (just for 30 minutes)!

Whether you are in need of service hours for your academic program, department/organization, or just for fun, there is something in VE for everyone! Set sail Vikings, there's an Expedition ahead for all!

Hosted By Viking Expeditions

"Success Skills Workshop: Midterms Already?!" will focus on strategies for stress management and academic success. The Success Skills Workshop Series is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of Enrollment Management and Student Success departments.

Success Skills Workshops are one-hour sessions that focus on skills students need to develop and implement to be successful in college.

Hosted by Tutoring & Academic Success Center & First Year Experience

Join GPSA as they host a Mardi Gras themed Jackbox game night! Come join the holiday where partying is the priority.  Have fun and have a chance to win $20 gift cards! 

Hosted by Graduate & Professional Student Association (GPSA)

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!)

Game nights take place via Zoom - sign up by clicking here for the Google Form. This evening's party game is Trivia "International"! Visit csurec.com for more info.

Hosted by CSU Campus Recreation Services

Lift Up Vikes! with the Community Financial Centers of Cleveland Neighborhood Progress are excited to offer helpful and interactive virtual Financial Wellness workshops for the spring 2021 semester. This month's workshop is entitled "Credit and Debt- Your Best Friend and The Monster Under Your Bed."

A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants the day before the scheduled program.

Hosted by Lift Up Vikes!

Head over to CSU's Facebook page to attend this week's Virtual Town Hall! CSU President Harlan M. Sands will update students on the Spring 2021 semester and answer frequently asked questions.

CSU students are encouraged to bring additional questions for President Sands.

Brought to you by the Mareyjoyce Green Women's Center

Career Conversations is new and improved this semester! The series will occur once a month from Feb-April. Don't miss the first session on Thursday, February 18 at 11:30 AM. Meet with panelists from Progressive, Cleveland Clinic, CSU & Hyland as they discuss Diversity and Inclusion in the world of work! Advance registration required.

Hosted by CSU Career Services

Best Buddies is an international nonprofit, and it provides opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Join CSU Best Buddies this evening for some virtual Bingo and fun with all of their members! They would love for you to be there!

Email csubestbuddies@gmail.com for the Zoom link if you are interested.

Hosted by CSU Best Buddies

You may not know it, but the CSU Rec is home to quite a few talented cooking enthusiasts and foodies, and they're sharing their talents with you this spring! They'll give you ingredient lists so you cook along with them, as well as cooking tips for 7 different themed meals that are both cost effective and nutritious (and delicious!).

Wow your roommates, friends and family with your new skills! And be sure to share your culinary masterpieces with us by using #cookingcsurec and tagging @clestaterec for a chance to win prizes and Rec Rewards! Keep an eye on their Instagram page for recipes and ingredients lists leading up to each event.

Hosted by CSU Campus Recreation Services

The Division of Student Affairs is currently conducting a Spring Student Engagement Survey and needs your input! The feedback you provide will assist in planning events for you and should take no more than 5 minutes to complete.

A drawing with over 100 prizes including Amazon gift cards, Apple Airpods and Apple iPads will be held for those who complete the survey.

Prize winners will be drawn randomly from students who complete the survey and who agree to be included in the drawing. To be included in the drawing, please answer "yes" to the bonus question by February 15th at 11:59 p.m.

Thank you for your participation!

Planned Parenthood: Generation Action (PPGEN) is the collegiate affiliate of Planned Parenthood and it consists of students who support reproductive and fundamental justice for all.

They host a variety of educational workshops throughout the semester, as well as different fun events to assist in the discussion of reproductive rights, and even panel interviews. Abortion, women's issues, LGBTQ+ issues, sexuality, and sexual health have all been topics. They also serve as a safe space on campus for students to discuss and gain more education on various topics surrounding healthcare, sexuality, and the politics surrounding them.

If you are interested in learning more about this organization, you can contact them at Cleppgen@gmail.com or visit their VikesConnect page at https://vikesconnect.csuohio.edu/organization/ppgen

CSU Calibur is a new club looking for officers as well as general members to be apart of a group of people wanting 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. 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!

Email LaTonda Bailey at l.l.bailey76@vikes.csuohio.edu

If you are interested in running in this year's SGA elections, time is running out! The deadline to apply is Friday, February 22nd. Links to the election timeline, applications and position descriptions are available on the Board of Elections' VikesConnect page. 

Questions: Email boe@csuohio.edu

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 between February 1–19.

Your best game will be counted for a chance to win! Snap a picture of your score and submit to our form. See details, rules and submission form at IMLeagues.com - visit now to register!

Hosted by CSU Campus Recreation Services

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 anytime between February 8th-February 19th!

Brought to you by CSU Campus Recreation Services

The FYE Peer Mentor serves as a guide to support and provide academic assistance to first year students at Cleveland State University. The Peer Mentor serves as an integral part of the First Year Experience Seminar - Introduction to University Life (ASC 101) and the first-year student acclimation to campus life.

Each Peer Mentor assists students in developing their knowledge, learning new skills and bolstering their confidence to become independent learners with high academic performance. The Peer Mentor works closely with the instructor in planning and preparation for the course, attends each class, assists students in transitioning to Cleveland State University, as well as coordinates multiple out-of-class activities.

Peer Mentors are compensated for working up to 10 hours per week at $10.00 per hour. Interested students can head to https://www.csuohio.edu/fye/peer-mentor-application to learn more information and apply. Applications are due by 12:00pm Wednesday, February 17, 2021. First round interviews (30 minute time-slots) will take place February 24, 2021- March 26, 2021, and you can sign up for a time by visiting our website linked above.

Questions? Please contact First Year Experience at fye@csuohio.edu