Hey Vikings! It's Valentine's Week️ and there's just so much going on, this week's newsletter is bursting at the seams! Make sure to check out CAB's Valentines Week events below as well as their continuing Black History Month collaboration with Black Student Union. The Recreation Center has tons of fun this week and on Saturday, stop by the Student Center as Student Affairs and CSU Athletics give away Spirit Signs!

In addition to the events and activities, Lift Up Vikes has important emergency grant information and their food pantry will be open this week. There's also some student employment opportunities listed. And SGA election applications are closing soon, so make sure to apply if you plan to run in their upcoming elections.

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

Attend 'Say What!? a lecture on understanding microaggressions, privilege, and how to make a more equitable, healthier learning and living environment.

Hosted by Campus Activities Board and the Black Student Union

The Rec Center's IM team is hosting not one, but TWO game nights this semester - bracket style! These nights will feature their favorite board and card games, and favorite game shows, via Zoom.

Games could include Uno, Mario Kart, Dungeons and Dragons, Minecraft, Scrabble, 8 Ball Pool and more! Register on IMLeagues.com today and compete for your chance to come away with some cool prizes! IMLeagues.com: https://www.imleagues.com/spa/intramural/36baf7a1f9f74d8da7f72031416337a9/home

Questions: Michael Nozak m.nozak@vikes.csuohio.edu

Brought to you by CSU Campus Recreation Services

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 the Viking Creed!

All fitness levels welcome! Cardio with Cupid is a Valentine's-themed group fitness event that will make your heart flutter (in a good way)! Throughout the class, their awesome instructors will fly you through a variety of fitness formats, including WERQ® and PlyoJam™, for an energetic and fun workout that'll give you all the feels. ❤️

Cardio with Cupid will take place via Zoom video conference. Register for this free event via the Rec Center's Online Portal or mobile app to receive the Zoom link and info.

Questions? Email recreation@csuohio.edu

Brought to you by CSU Campus Recreation Services

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 Bingo! Visit csurec.com for more info.

Hosted by CSU Campus Recreation Services

The Center for Student Involvement would like to welcome the newest recognized organization at Cleveland State University: CSU Mental Health

CSU Mental Health was created to give students interested in mental health to have their voices heard. Mental health topics will be discussed along with possible career choices within this vast field of medicine.

If you are interested in joining this organization, you can contact them at CSUMentalHealth@gmail.com or visit their VikesConnect page at https://vikesconnect.csuohio.edu/organization/csumentalhealth

Drop-in and speak to the staff of Career Services on Zoom! Receive quick, valuable feedback from our staff in a 1-on-1 setting. Ask our Career Services staff any career-related questions you have.

Hosted by CSU Career Services

Some of the best convos happen over a cup-a-joe! The Recreation Center's new Coffee Talks series is dedicated to sparking conversation and connecting you with people who share your interests in a laid-back, conversational [virtual] setting. Each 30-minute Coffee Talk will feature guest speakers engaging you with tutorials and thoughtful discussion on a variety of topics geared towards students and young adults.

This week's topic is "How to Do Your Taxes: An Introduction".

Hosted by CSU Campus Recreation Services

Want to impress your special someone with homemade treat made with lots of love this Valentine's Day? We're here to help! This workshop will walk you through making a simple but decadent dessert that is sure to impress your sweetie (pun intended) - no fancy or advance culinary skills required!

Join Matt Schmiedl as he walks you through making 2 irresistibly-delicious desserts: Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Swirl Cheesecakes and Oreo Truffles! Keep an eye on our Virtual Rec page for ingredient lists and recipe details closer to the event so you can gather everything up if you want to follow along.

Email Brooke Hokes at b.m.hokes@vikes.csuohio.edu to sign up and get the Zoom link and details.

Are you interested in a career in university research and innovation and or health strategies?

Learn more about it from CSU's Senior Vice President of Research & Innovation and Chief Health Strategist Dr. Forrest Faison! Hear from him about his background, day-to-day job and ask him questions!

Hosted by the 1964 Society

Phi Sigma Pi is a gender-inclusive National Honor Fraternity built on the ideals of scholarship, leadership, and fellowship. Learn more at one of our Information Sessions and other recruitment events.

All are welcome to join them on Thursday, February 11 for an online meditation session. Email their Recruitment Advisor Lindsey directly at l.m.downey@vikes.csuohio.edu.

Hosted by Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity

The beginning of the semester is always the hardest right? Managing and creating a new routine, organizing that endless inbox, getting to know your professors and so much more!

The Veteran Student Success Program (operated by students in Graduate & Doctoral programs) focuses on YOUR wellbeing and wants to help manage the stressors that come with the beginning of the semesters.

- Creating Structure

- Contacting Teachers and TAs

- Email Etiquette

- Managing Your Inbox

- Organizing Your Desktop

- Finding Resources on Campus

- Taking Care of Yourself

- Trusting the Process

Hosted by The Veteran & Military Success Center

“Don't sweat the small stuff” is sage advice for handling many situations in life. But you can safely toss that adage out the window when it comes time to writing or updating your resume. That's because every single word counts.

Meet with area employers to receive critical feedback on your resume and “elevator pitch.” You must bring a digital copy of your resume.​​ Advance registration required.

Hosted by CSU Career Services

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, but if you've been wondering how to develop more LOVE for YOU, then this URGE workshop is just what you need to help you get started on that journey! A representative from CSU's Counseling Center will present useful strategies and techniques in an open discussion-based environment with lots of fun and interactive activities planned. We will also host a raffle with prizes at the end of the workshop.

Hosted by Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity (URGE)

The 2021 Virtual Chinese Spring Festival Gala will celebrate this most important traditional Chinese holiday with students from other universities (University of Akron, Kent State University, and Ashland University).

The CSU Chinese Students And Scholars Association warmly welcomes you and your friends to join the gala event, where you get to appreciate amazing shows performed by students, faculty, and folks from Cleveland, as well as participate in prize-winning games, gift card lucky draws, and more. Advanced registration is required.

Hosted by the Chinese Students And Scholars Association

Cleveland State Athletics and the Division of Student Affairs is promoting CSU Spirit by giving away "Spirit Signs" that you can hang on your windows in your car or at home! They'll have other promotional giveaway items too! No registration or RSVP required, just stop by the Student Center (near Chili's) to pick one up and show your CSU spirit. In addition, in the Student Center Chili's, the CSU Vikings Women's and Men's basketball games will be playing on the TVs in the background starting at 1pm and 7pm respectively.

This week, join SGA in the Student Center atrium on Friday, February 12 from 1pm to 3pm as they table with the Graduate and Professional Student Association to recruit prospective members, answer your questions, and give away cool CSU gear. This is SGA's first on campus event since hybrid learning began last Spring, and they are so excited for you to join them!

As always, their virtual front desk is open weekdays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, so feel free to drop in with your questions, concerns, or feedback—SGA representatives are always thrilled to hear your ideas are making CSU a better place. Check out this week's calendar below for the details on how to get involved with SGA this week.

The CSU Board of Elections (BOE) announces that applications to run in the 2021 SGA election (Executive Board, Senators & University Judicial Board) will be open Monday, February 1 at 9:00 a.m.! Links to each application and position descriptions are available on the BOE VikesConnect page. Deadline to submit an application is Monday, February 22nd at Noon. Click here for the entire SGA election timeline.

Questions: Email boe@csuohio.edu

The CSU Engagement Center is still hiring students for 100% remote work starting at $9/hr + bonuses! If you want to make a difference for your school and community, apply online at http://clevelandstate.theengagementcenter.com.

The Engagement center provides a wide range of transferable skills for those interested in careers within communications, public relations, non-profit management. For more information please email o.rohde@csuohio.edu!

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.

Fundraiser Alert 🚨 Tuesday, February 16th, grab a bite at the Chipotle located at 24651 Cedar Rd, Lyndhurst, OH to support the Cleveland State’s NPHC! Due to the pandemic, they are also taking donations through online orders!

Use the promo code QVEW4ZZ on the app or website!

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

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

CSU's NPC sororities will be holding spring recruitment throughout the month of February. All events will be held on Zoom. For links and more information, visit each sorority on their Instagram accounts.

Alpha Sigma Alpha (@asaclestate)

*more dates to come

Delta Zeta (@deltazeta_csu)

Phi Mu (@clestatephimu)

Theta Phi Alpha (@thetaphi_csu)

WCSB 89.3fm, CSU's student-run radio station provides alternative music and programming to the Cleveland community and beyond! For over 40 years, WCSB has been filling the Cleveland airwaves with music and programming not found on commercial radio.

They are seeking students who want to share their love, knowledge and appreciation of music to the Cleveland community. So if you have an idea for a music, news or public affairs show, fill out their on-line application HERE.

You do not need prior experience to become a member and produce your own show. WCSB staff will train you and you will work with current DJs until you are ready to go solo. All you need is a willingness to learn and an excitement to be part of something special!

You can also listen to WCSB online at https://www.wcsb.org/