Make sure to visit VikesConnect for lots of other student organization activities & events throughout the week!
Good Monday Morning Vikings! Welcome to week eight of spring semester. Midterms are upon us, so make sure to take care of yourself by eating right, getting rest and exercise. There's plenty of engagement opportunities this week including career development workshops, trivia, film and fun events, Student Wellness Safe Spring Break and Horizon League Basketball Tournament! Details below.
And don't forget, next week is SPRING BREAK and there will be no classes (or newsletter) next week. Enjoy your break, stay safe, and we'll see you back on campus March 20!
Go Vikings!
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Horizon League Basketball Tournament
Now that our women's and men's basketball teams have advanced past the quarter finals, CSU athletics will be hosting two watch parties on campus for the semi-final games on Monday, March 6. Details below:
Horizon League Tournament Semifinals
Women’s Basketball Semi-Final
- Time: 2:30 PM
- Location: Commuter Lounge - Student Center 350
- Free t-shirts, pom poms, candy and other giveaway items!
Men’s Basketball Semi-Final
- Time: 9:30 PM
- Location: Fenn Theatre 102
- Free t-shirts, pom poms, candy and other giveaway items!
NOTE: Depending on the outcome of Monday's games, CSU Athletics is planning to host championship watch parties on campus, Tuesday March 7. In addition, for those interested, athletics will also provide bus transportation to travel to Indianapolis to cheer on the Vikings in person at the championship games. Details as follows:
Championship Games Watch Parties– Tuesday, March 7
Women’s Basketball Championship - TBD
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: Commuter Lounge - Student Center 350
- Free t-shirts, pom poms, candy and other giveaway items!
Men’s Basketball Championship - TBD
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Campus Location: Commuter Lounge - Student Center 350
- Free t-shirts, pom poms, candy and other giveaway items!
Fan Bus Information
One fan bus will depart the Wolstein Center regardless of which team(s) advance to the championship game.
Date: Tuesday, March 7 – Championship Games
Contact (day of): Max Branstein
Mobile: 440-539-7602 | Email: m.j.branstein@csuohio.edu
Pricing & Ticket Information for Bus Trip
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CSU Students Total: $10.00 (includes game ticket) sign up HERE
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Others Total: $35.00 (includes game ticket) sign up HERE
If Women’s Basketball Championship Only
- Game Time: 12:00 PM
- Depart Cleveland: 6:00 AM
- Depart Indy: 2:30 PM
If Men’s Basketball Championship Only
- Game Time: 7:00 PM
- Depart Cleveland: 12:00 PM
- Depart Indy: 9:30 PM
If BOTH Men’s & Women’s Basketball Championships
- Game Time(s): 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM
- Depart Cleveland: 6:00 AM
- Depart Indy: 9:30 PM
Questions: Leslie Masterpaul l.masterpaul@csuohio.edu
Go Vikings!
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Design Your Life Mini-Series: Three Year Thinking
Monday, March 6
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Rhodes Tower West 202
Unsure how to chart your own course after graduation? Attend the Design Your Life Mini-Series with coach and CSU alum Marty O'Toole (in partnership with CDE) to receive practical tools and guidance to help you envision and launch your adult life.
This session will specifically focus on how, early in your career, it can be helpful to not overthink a long-term plan and instead approach every assignment and project as a learning opportunity. You'll dig into how to create helpful objectives for where--or who--you want to be in three years. We'll also consider how to put that approach into action at the beginning of your career.
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Safe Spring Break Event
Tuesday, March 7
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
SC atrium
Tabling event promoting a safe spring break. Campus and Community partners from Planned Parenthood, North East Ohio Neighborhood Health Services, Project Dawn, Metro Health, Drughelp.care, Student Wellness and CSUHealth Services will have freebies and information. A mocktail challenge will be taking place and The Rec will be teaching Hands Only CPR.
Hosted by Student Wellness Programs
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CSSMTC Trivia
Tuesday, March 7
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
MU 360
Join CSSMTC for their monthly meeting and trivia! Come to learn about upcoming officer elections and the opportunity to win prizes!
Hosted by Cleveland State Student Music Therapy Club
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Trans Feminine Coffee Hour
Tuesday, March 7
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
CSU Women's Center: BH142
Come join us for a coffee hour specifically for trans feminine folx. This program is a collaboration of the Women's Center and LGBTQ+ Student Services. Coffee and tea will be provided.
Hosted by The Mareyjoyce Green Women's Center
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Sankofa Film Screening & Discussion:
'The Rebellious Life of Rosa Parks'
Wednesday, March 8
9:33 AM - 11:30 AM
Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center
Berkman Hall, Room 137
A Sankofa Screening and Discussion about the movie THE REBELLIOUS LIFE OF ROSA PARKS with an introduction to the film and a moderated discussion facilitated by Dr. Adrienne Gosselin, Associate Professor of English and Africana Studies. Refreshments will be served! For more information call (216) 687-3655, email africanastudies@csuohio.edu, or visit artsandsciences.csuohio.edu/africanastudies.
Hosted by Department of Africana Studies
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International Women's Day Kick-A** Boxing Class
Wednesday, March 8
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Student Center Main Atrium
Kick-off Women's History Month with a free boxing lesson taught by a staff member of Pink Gloves Boxing! In congruence with the class, you will challenge societal constructs surrounding femininity and celebrate fluidity and expression. Snacks & refreshments provided.
Hosted by The Society of Intersectional Feminists
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Career Development Workshops | |
All About: Micro-Internships
Tuesday, March 7
11:30 AM - 2:56 PM
Zoom
Attend to learn about project-based internships and other options to enhance your skills and engage in professional work experiences that fit your schedule.
RSVP HERE
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Mastering the Virtual Assessment
Tuesday, March 7
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Rhodes Tower West 280
With the demand for more inclusive, thoughtful and empathic medical professionals, Situational Judgement Assessments are increasing popular among professional and graduate program admissions. This workshop is intended for students to learn more about open-response situational judgment tests. These assessments are designed with realistic hypothetical scenarios to better understand how applicants would respond to a situation.
RSVP HERE
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How Do I Get In? (Pre-Health)
Wednesday, March 8
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Rhodes Tower West 280
This workshop is intended for students who wish to gain experience and knowledge as it relates to their professional and graduate school goals within healthcare. Special attention paid to building a professional network, shadowing in the respective field, and volunteer experiences. Underclassmen and students who are newer to CSU are particularly encouraged to attend.
RSVP HERE
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All About: LinkedIn
Thursday, March 9
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Zoom
Attend to learn tips and tools that will help you find a job or internship, connect with CSU's alumni network and more on LinkedIn.
RSVP HERE
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CSU Board of Trustees Student Application
Now Open
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 6th. Application will close on Friday, March 3rd at midnight.
Click Here To Apply
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Learn-to-Play Pickleball
Thursday, March 9
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rec Center - MAC Gym
Have you ever been interested in Pickleball, but have never been quite sure how to play? Join the Recreation Center staff on Thursday, March 9th for a pickleball learn-to-play session led by Andrew! 10AM-12PM in the MAC Gym of the Recreation Center.
Hosted by CSU Recreation Services
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Paint Pouring: De-stress and Celebrating Success
Friday, March 10
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Student Center Atrium
Join MIA during midterms this semester for relaxing stress-free Paint pouring!
Hosted by Modern Interpretation of the Arts Association
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CSU Spring Dance Concert 2023
Friday, March 10 - Sunday, March 12
Allen Theatre
The concert is a main stage production presented by CSU's Department of Theatre & Dance- Dance Program, represented by CSU Dance students. This year, the concert will be held over the course of three days: Friday, March 10th (7:30pm), Saturday, March 11th (7:30pm), and Sunday, March 12th (2:00pm).
Featuring CSU Dance Company, CSU Dance Group, and guests, this repertory concert consists of both newly created and restaged works that represent varied artistic styles including a broad range of movement, music choices, and cultural awareness. Tickets: Call 2416-241-6000 or go to playhousesquare.org.
Hosted by Department of Theatre & Dance
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards
Friday, March17
7:30PM - 9:00 PM
Rocket Mortgage Field House
CSU Recreation Services are giving away 30 free tickets for CSU students for Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards! ! Interested students can download CSU Rec Member Connect app and after creating the account in the app, you can look for this event under City is our campus option and sign-up for tickets.
For more information regarding the free tickets email advr@csuohio.edu
If students want to purchase more tickets they can reach out to Kiersten Green, Senior Youth Sports & Group Development Specialist with the Cleveland Cavaliers at (216) 420-2942
Brought to you by CSU Recreation Services City is our Campus Program
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Graduate Students -- Share Your Story!
Are you a CSU Graduate Student willing to share your stories and experiences with others? The Graduate Professional Student Association is on the lookout for outstanding graduate students and we want to learn about you! Tell us why you chose CSU, what you're studying, and what you love about your college experience. Fill out their form and you will be highlighted in the Graduate and Professional Student Association newsletter!
Click Here To Share Your Story!
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City is our Campus - Lakeview Cemetery Tour
Wednesday, April 12
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Pick up and Drop off at CSU Rec Center
We are offering 54 spots for the Lake View Cemetery Tour on Wednesday, April 12 at 4:30pm – 6:30pm. The tour will last 2 hours and will be a combination of a bus tour and a walking tour. Participants will have the opportunity to visit the James A. Garfield Memorial and the Wade Memorial Chapel including additional points of interest such as the Euclid Gates, June-Louise Memorial Walkway, Daffodil Hill, the Community Mausoleum and more! Participants will receive transportation to and from the tour from the Recreation Center. To reserve your spot, complete the following steps:
- Log into csu.clubautomation.com account via the web or your CSU Rec Member Connect app
- Select ‘programs’
- Category: The City is our Campus
- Click ‘Show programs’
- Select ‘Lakeview Cemetery Tour (April 12)’
- Sign up
Hosted by University Recreation and Wellbeing
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University Recreation and Wellbeing
HIRING: Summer Camp Counselors
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The Cleveland State Recreation Center is hiring camp counselors for their Summer Camp 2023 season! They are looking for energetic students with a passion for working with children for their 10-week program. If interested, please apply at the link below!
Click Here To Apply
Questions? Email Mackenzie Lamar at m.lamar@csuohio.edu
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Course Syllabus Availability Survey
Student Government Association's Academic Affairs Committee is conducting a survey to understand how CSU students would benefit from syllabuses being available to them prior to registration. If you are interested to get more information about your classes before you register for them, please fill out this survey.
Click here to take the survey
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Spring 2023 DEI Workshops for CSU Students, Staff, and Faculty
The Diversity Institute is thrilled to continue to offer trainings for students, staff, and faculty at CSU. One series will be during Feb/March and again during April. The series includes the following workshops:
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Leveraging Difference – 2/15 & 4/6
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Privilege, Power, and Society – 2/22 & 4/13
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Bias in Action – 3/1 & 4/20
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Allyship and Solidarity Across Identities – 3/8 & 4/27
For workshop descriptions and registration, please find “CSU Faculty, Staff, and Student Workshops” here: https://cepa.csuohio.edu/di/di-professional-development
For more information, contact Caitlin Hawkins at c.hawkins63@csuohio.edu
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Tips for Midterms
DO take breaks, DO get rest, DO drink plenty of water, DO ask for help if needed! Do NOT over work yourself, do NOT neglect your health, do NOT think you have to do it all alone.
We are here to help! For more information on the CSU CARE Team and our services you can visit our website at https://www.csuohio.edu/care/reporting-concern. If you are in need of assistance or know someone who may be please reach out to us using our e-mail address magnusacts@csuohio.edu. -CSU CARE Team #becauseweCARE
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Cleveland Ohio Weather Forecast 3/6/23 ~ 3/12/23 | |
Events and announcements are subject to change or cancellation.
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