Make sure to visit VikesConnect for lots of other student organization activities & events!
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Happy Monday Vikings! Summer's officially over as autumn begins this week, and we're already into week five of the semester. Here's a sample of some of the events and activities you can take advantage of this week, including Latin cooking, election information, CAB's Sip and Paint, Mock Interview Day and more. Make sure to also check out the news and announcement section. We hope you have a great week! |
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Career Services Information Sessions |
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Monday, September 21
2:00 PM
Zoom
Attend to learn more about KeyBank and its current opportunities for students and alumni, prior to Virtual KeyBank day on September 24.
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Tuesday, September 22
11:30AM
Zoom
Learn more about how to be successful in applying and interviewing for positions with Amazon.
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Latin Kitchen
Monday, September 21
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Association of Latin Professionals For America will be starting an event series to be featured on their social media called Latin Kitchen.
This premiere event will feature their president, Shaya Reyes, doing a step-by-step tutorial on how she makes a staple in her Puerto Rican household: tostones (double fried plantains) and mayoketchup (a sauce whose primary ingredients are mayonnaise and ketchup). Come to their event, and interact in real time to get to know her and ALPFA!
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Meditation Workshops
Monday, September 21 &
Wednesday, September 23
5:00 PM- 6:00 PM
Online
SKY Campus Happiness' meditation workshops offer evidence-based breathwork techniques that energise, refresh, and de-stress students along with a live, guided meditation facilitated by highly trained individuals. Please hop on ~5 minutes before from a quiet space so you can start on time.
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National Voter Registration Day with the AMA & NOVOC
Tuesday, September 22
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Got questions about the election? Join the American Marketing Association and the Nonpartisan Ohio Voter Outreach Committee (NOVOC) for National Voter Registration Day. This is your one stop shop on registering, finding out what's on your ballot and voting by mail.
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Sip & Paint
Tuesday, September 22
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Campus Activities Board Sip & Paint event will provide students with the supplies and video instruction to create and customize a wooden board painting. Pick up accommodations will be set-up where students can grab the supplies and a bottle of sparkling grape juice then create the project on their own time.
Students will register by filling out a google form to receive pick-up details. The link will be provided on CAB's website and Instagram page. Within the week following the video post-date, students will have the opportunity to post their creation on Instagram and tag CAB to be entered in a raffle for a $60 Spotify gift card.
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Instagram Trivia Tuesday
Tuesday, September 22
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 famous people from Ohio.
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Why Don't Men Take the Pill?
World Contraception Day 2020
Wednesday, September 23
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Zoom
Why are there no readily available long-acting contraceptives for men? Would they take them if there were?Join the Mareyjoyce Green Women's Center to hear Dr. Sonya Charles present results of recent studies about men and contraceptives. Plus learn where to access factual, judgement-free information on many birth control options.
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Book Fest
Wednesday, September 23
7:00 PM
Join CAB at their virtual Zoom event, where they will be hosting a writing workshop, dropping their book suggestions, and hanging out!
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Safe Space Training
Thursday, September 24
10:30 AM -12:30 PM
Online
The goal of Safe Space at CSU is to create a safe, inclusive environment for our LGBTQ+ community, and to grow a culture of allyship and support. Cleveland State University's Safe Space Program strives to improve visibility and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ+) students.
Learning about LGBTQ+ identities and terminology, and examining prejudice, assumptions, and privilege, is essential if you want to take steps to become an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. Show your support by participating in a Safe Space training.
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Join the Society of Women Engineers
Thursday, September 24
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Zoom
SWE invites you to their first general meeting of the semester. They will be offering a resume workshop (elevator pitches, cover letters, Handshake, LinkedIn tips included) just in time for the Engineering & Computer Science Connections Fair in October.
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First Event of the Semester
Thursday, September 24
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
All CSU students are welcome to join Best Buddies for their first event of the semester. They will be meeting with their members on Zoom to play games and get to know each other. They would love for anyone to join them!
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). Cleveland State Best Buddies offers a Friendship Program focused on creating one-to-one friendships and increasing inclusion.
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Mock Interview Day
Friday, September 25
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Online
Do you know how to introduce yourself beyond your major? Do you know how to talk about your strengths and answer challenging, behavior-based questions?
Cleveland State’s Mock Interview Day allows you to receive real-life interview experience in a safe, practice setting with top area employers! This event can help you broaden your network AND practice your professionalism.
Participating employers on 9/25 include:
- BDO
- Cleveland Clinic
- Neighborhood Family Practice
- Nordson Corporation
- OhioGuidestone
- Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans
- Swagelok
- Vizion 360
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Vikes with Pride &
New Student Support Program
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‘Vikes with Pride’ Campaign
If you identify as LGBTQ+ or as an ally, LGBTQ+ Student Services wants to feature you on their social media platforms and on the 2021 Vikes with Pride poster! Students, staff, and faculty are all encouraged to participate if you are comfortable doing so.
Instructions: Submit a headshot of yourself in 1:1 or square format to Sammy at lgbtq@csuohio.edu
Students: Include your full name, pronouns, class standing, and major
Faculty/Staff: Include your full name, pronouns, and your role on campus
If you identify as LGBTQ+ please also include your gender identity and/or sexual orientation in the email.
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Student Support Program
LGBTQ+ Student Services is offering individual case management and service coordination to students. The LGBTQ+ Student Services interns (both MSW students) will provide care to individuals needing connections to resources, mental health support, social support, and/or assistance with LGBTQ+ specific issues (coming out, gender dysphoria, family support, etc.)
This service is available to all students and can be utilized as a stand-alone resource or as an extra support for a student who may be connected to other support services on campus. Students can schedule an appointment or request more information by emailing lgbtq@csuohio.edu. They are encouraging faculty and staff to also make referrals or help students get connected with them!
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Student Organizations - SGA Funding Request Now Available!
The Student Government Association has made their first budget request available in VikesConnect. The deadline to submit your budget request(s) is Saturday, September 26 at 11:59 p.m.
Hearings will begin on October 2nd and approvals will be October 9th. For more information regarding SGA Budget Requests, please refer to the SGA Funding Process Quick Guide in VikesConnect.
You will note a few differences to the funding request from previous years:
- Due to organization travel restrictions, SGA will not be taking requests for travel expenses. In lieu of this, you may request funding to attend virtual events such as conferences or conventions.
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New this year, student organizations may apply for a special COVID-19 funding option that can help cover the cost of COVID-19 related expenses. Organizations can request UP TO $250 in additional funding.
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International SI & SLA Leader Appreciation Week
Monday, September 21 -
Friday, September 25
Join the Tutoring and Academic Success Center in celebrating their student workers that are Supplemental Instruction and Structured Learning Assistance leaders for CSU's student.
SI and SLA leaders conduct sessions weekly that provide a chance for students to get together with classmates to compare notes, discuss important concepts, and develop strategies for studying the subject. They help students become independent learners by planning activities that encourage students to work together and process material themselves. For many students, these leaders have provided a secure foundation of learning that promises their success.
This week TASC would like to honor their leaders that choose everyday to help the students around them succeed and achieve like they are. Their SI and SLA leaders are incredible and they appreciate every one of them and all their hard work! THANK YOU! :)
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LGBTQ+ Student Services wants to hear from you!
LGBTQ+ Student Services wants to hear from you! Help them out by taking this 5 minute anonymous survey to determine how they can best serve the needs of the LGBTQ+ students at Cleveland State University this year.
All answers are completely anonymous, and no answers are mandatory. If you have any additional comments, concerns, or issues, please reach out to them at lgbtq@csuohio.edu.
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Freshman Book Scholarship
LAST WEEK TO ENTER!!!
Win a FREE Book Scholarship courtesy of Rascal House Pizza! Text "FBS" to 55678 to enter and win. Must complete entry on or before September 23, 2020. Full details provided during entry.
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Mask Distribution Kits Still Available
If you missed your chance to pick up a mask kit during the first week of classes, there are some still available. Kits include masks, ID holder/lanyard, thermometer, water bottle, hand sanitizer and more!.
To pick up a kit, go to the Information Desk on the first floor of the Student Center, Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 8:00 pm and Friday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm. You must have your Viking ID card ready to present when you pick up your kit.
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Submit to the Viking Newsletter |
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Recognized student organizations and CSU departments can submit their story ideas for consideration in the Viking Newsletter. Space is limited and submitted material is not guaranteed to appear in the newsletter. Submission guidelines are listed in the newsletter submission form. If you have any questions, please contact the Center for Student Involvement at studentorgs@csuohio.edu. |
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All students, faculty and staff, as well as visitors, coming to campus will be required to pass a daily health self-assessment through the Working Well app prior to arriving. Make it easy! Set up a daily reminder in the Working Well app. Here's how: |
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1) Open the Working Well app and tap the clock icon in the upper right corner. |
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2) Choose the time of day and which days of the week you want the reminder to repeat. Tap "Save" and you're done! |
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3) Make sure to enable notifications for the Working Well app in your device settings. |
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For more information about keeping our campus safe, vist:
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