Make sure to visit VikesConnect for lots of other student organization activities & events throughout the week!
Happy Monday! We hope you had an enjoyable weekend and ready to tackle another week (and another week closer to finals!!). There is so much going on this week, we simply can't fit it all in this newsletter! Make sure to visit VikesConnect for other engagement opportunities. Have a great week.
Go Vikings!!
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TASC’s Weekly Scavenger Hunt
FIND MAGNUS MONDAY!
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Every week, the Tutoring & Academic Success Center (TASC) hides a bobble-head Magnus somewhere throughout Cleveland State University. Each Monday, TASC will post a picture of hidden Magnus on our Instagram story, and you will have 24 hours to submit your guess of his location! Be specific!
The student that guesses correctly and is most specific will win a prize! The winner will be announced the following day and will be contacted. Follow TASC’s Instagram @csututoring to participate! |
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The Student Government Association and Graduate & Professional Student Association have teamed up for a week full of international flavors! Check out the week's events below. |
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Monday w/ SGA & ISPE
Monday, November 15
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
SGA Office (SC 217)
As part of SGA & GPSA's International Week, come meet your student representatives in their workspace. Enjoy delicious free snacks and giveaways!
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Vikes Around the World
Tuesday, November 16
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Student Center Atrium
Vikes Around the World is an event to celebrate multiculturalism, ethnicities and diversity in our CSU community. GPSA and SGA have reserved the Student Center Atrium space for international student organizations, studying abroad services like CISP and the World Language Department to engage with students through a tabling event. At tables, students will have the chance to enjoy and learn more about culture with history, arts, games, food, national pride, and traditions.
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Cultural Fashion Show
Wednesday, November 17
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Berkman Hall Auditorium
The cultural fashion show gives international student organizations a chance to showcase their traditional outfits, win prizes and traditions with fellow students!
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Geography Trivia
Thursday, November 18
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
SC Inner Link
Come and learn fun facts about different countries and win prizes!
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Donation Drive for Zelie's Home
All Week
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Student Center Inner Link
CSU Newman is collecting baby items to help support the mothers at Zelie's Home. They will be collecting donations between November 15-19 in the Student Center from 11:30-12:30. If you have any questions or need any other information, email CSUNewman@gmail.com. Thank you for your generosity!
Zelie's Home is a home for women in crisis pregnancies that empowers pregnant and parenting women to take positive and effective action on behalf of themselves and their children by providing physical, emotional, spiritual, and professional support.
Requested items include: baby wipes, nipple cream, pacifiers 0+, bottle brushes, diaper bags, baby bottles/sippy cups, diaper genie refills, bottle dryers, baby hygiene set, diaper rash cream, baby bath towel/washcloth, baby lotion/soap, baby sleepers (warm), diapers (all sizes). Wish list items: car seats or car seat/stroller combo; Pack and Plays
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Best In Biz: Technology And Law
Tuesday, November 16
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Zoom
Best In Biz brings together local executives and subject matter experts to connect with the community at-large. The November 16th event will be held in partnership with the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and feature Todd Kwait and Judge Brendan J. Sheehan, CM Law alumnus. Moderated by Alex Sukhoy from the Marketing Department, the event will explore technology and the law. RSVP here today: https://bit.ly/CSU-BestBiz-November2021
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Meditation & Stress Relief
Tuesday, November 16
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Student Veteran Success Center
(Euclid Commons)
Join the CSU Occupational Therapy Program at the Student Veteran Success Center for a meditation session including deep breathing, a guided body scan, and visual nature meditation. Learn the benefits of meditation and different apps to help guide your practice.
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Coffee with a Closer
Wednesday, November 17
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Zoom
The Coffee with a Closer series, offered by the Bernie Moreno Center for Sales Excellence features experienced sales professionals in a casual setting. Students have the opportunity to learn first-hand from their experience, learn about their careers and ask questions.
This edition features two executives from Goodyear, Cary Budzinski, Senior Director, North America Commercial Sales and CSU Alum and Joe Burke, General Manager, Commercial Fleet Sales for Goodyear’s NA Commercial Business. Learn more and RSVP here: https://business.csuohio.edu/sales/coffee-with-closer-goodyear
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Study Abroad Information Session
Wednesday, November 17
3:30 PM
Zoom
Education Abroad at Cleveland State University offers students a variety of opportunities to engage in real-world learning opportunities abroad. If you've considered studying abroad, join CISP for a Virtual Study Abroad Info Session! Register to attend at https://tinyurl.com/VIKINGSABROAD
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Magnus Meets Minecraft
Wednesday, November 17th
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fenn Tower Game Room
Come battle it out on CAB's Minecraft Server as you have 15 minutes to build a likeness of Magnus out of blocks! There will be other fun things in store, as well as food and drink.
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Holiday Pop-up Shop
Wednesday & Thursday
Weston Ideation Lab
Visit the Weston Ideation Holiday Pop-up Shop and support your fellow Viking entrepreneurs! The Pop-up shop will be located in and around the Weston Ideation Lab - on the third floor of the Business Building right off the Innerlink (BU 308) on Wednesday, November 17th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM and Thursday, November 18th from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
Do you make cool products that you would like to showcase to the Cleveland State University community? There might be some limited space available. Apply here: https://bit.ly/Weston-Pop-Up
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Brown Bag Lunch
Thursday, November 18
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Zoom
In the fifth Brown Bag Lunch for the Center for Refugee & Immigrant Success (CRIS), Cigdem Slankard, Interim Director and Assistant Professor of the School of Film and Media Arts at Cleveland State will present “Migration, Home and Identity: Micro-narratives of Refugee Communities Revealed through Documentary Storytelling”.
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Umoja Round Table
Thursday, November 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Berkman Hall 137 or Zoom
The topic for this Round Table is "Building Professional Opportunities for Black Studies Graduates in Cleveland." Panelists include the following distinguished CSU Black Studies graduates:
• Camaron Mays, (BST, 2020), Service Employees International Union, External Organizer
• Shakira Hopkins, (BST, 2020), College Now Greater Cleveland, College Career Pathway Coach
• Lamar McCornell, (BST, 2020), Cleveland Restoration Society, Heritage Home Program Assistant
For more information call (216) 687-3655, email blackstudies@csuohio.edu, or visit the Black Studies offices in the Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center, Berkman Hall, Room 137.
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Super Smash Bros Tournament
Thursday, November 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Mac Gym (Recreation Center)
Do you consider yourself an elite Super Smash Bros gamer and want to test your skills 1v1 against someone else? If so, on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 4pm we will be hosting a Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament. This tournament will be held in the Mac Gym. Registration is $5 per player and the winner will receive a Nintendo gift card and a Champion t-shirt!
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Thanksgiving Dinner with Viking Food Co.
Thursday, November 18
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Viking Marketplace
Bring your family and celebrate Thanksgiving with Viking Food Co. Enjoy live music, an all-you-care-to-eat meal, and feast on traditional holiday favorites! This event is open to the public.
*Dine in Only
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Career Day
Friday, November 19
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
SC Atrium
Join CAB as they discuss our futures and aspirations! There will be resume building and hype-up stations, as well as FREE HEADSHOTS!!! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!!
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Who's Got Game?
Friday, November 19
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
BH 146
Come enjoy a social gaming night for students who are interested in joining the NPHC. It will be a series of video games, card games, and board games. They will have food, drinks, and more.
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Community Cleanup
Saturday, November 20
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
MU Lawn
Join Students for a Cleaner Cleveland in cleaning up litter on and near campus! Equipment will be available to borrow. Meet up at the MU Lawn, in front of the Music & Communications Building (MU).
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Tuesday, November 16
CSU Men's Basketball vs Edinboro
7:00 PM
Wolstein Center
Thursday, November 18
CSU Women's Basketball vs IUPUI
7:00 PM
Wolstein Center
Thursday, November 18 - Saturday, November 20
Magnus Cup - Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving
Prelims: 9:00 a.m. // Finals: 5:00 p.m.
Busby Natatorium
Go Vikings!!
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SGA Open Educational Resources Survey
Hello Vikings! As your elected student representatives, SGA understands the stress and burden associated with college textbook costs. They are asking that you take a couple minutes of your time to please complete this survey, an initiative brought to you by a collaboration between SGA and the Michael Schwartz Library.
Responses in this survey will be used by SGA and members of the CSU Faculty and other university partners to propose solutions addressing high textbook costs. SGA thanks you in advance for your honesty and participation. Thank you, and stay tuned for more updates from SGA soon!
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Start Your Long Writing Projects with the Writing Center |
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Writing Center tutors are glad to help you get started on your end-of-the-semester writing projects! Schedule in-person, Zoom, or email tutorials on Starfish! For more information, visit the CSU Writing Center at https://www.csuohio.edu/writing-center
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Protect yourself and your loved ones from the Flu
Flu Vaccines available in Health & Wellness Services IM Bldg Room 205 Monday - Friday, Call 216-687-3649 for an appointment. They accept most insurances, and if you have no insurance the cost is $25.
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CSU BetterYou Mindfulness Challenge
CSU BetterYou digital coaching app is running a Mindfulness Challenge for the month of November. Practice mindfulness or spirituality using wellness apps to qualify for weekly prizes and to be entered into the Grand Prize drawing.
Here's how to qualify:
- Spend time using mindfulness and spirituality apps and log the minimum amount of time required to qualify each week
- Each week we'll give away a $40 gift card
- Each week that you qualify will count as an entry into the Grand Prize drawing for an annual subscription to Headspace or Calm plus a $50 gift card, awarded at the beginning of December.
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