Hey Vikings, it's Finals Week!! Congratulations, you've made it through fall semester! We know how challenging this term has been and you deserve major kudos for sticking with it. We wish you all the best during finals and remind you to take care of yourself this week. Check out this article about the 7 tips for Surviving Finals Week. For those of you graduating after this term, a heartfelt congratulations on your accomplishment!

As a reminder, this is the last newsletter for fall. We'll be taking a break and resume when classes start spring semester. The first weekday class is Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Make sure to check the university's academic calendar for all important dates.

Head over to Student Life’s Instagram account this week for a chance to win a pair of Airpods! All week long, we’ll be posting about a chance to win a pair of Airpods. To enter, follow Student Life on Instagram (@clestatestudentlife), like the post and tag a friend! Already following? Then simply like the post and tag away! The winner will be announced on Friday, December 11!! 

Sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement

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.

Hosted by SKY Campus Happiness

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. 

Join the Association of Latin Professionals for America and learn about topics such as negotiating pay, financial therapy, money management behaviors, and excelling in your career from guest speakers from PNC Bank! This is a collaboration event with their partnered professional chapter, ALPFA Pittsburgh!

In a year defined by tremendous challenge and transformation, the 2020 Forbes Women’s Virtual Summit is hosting an array of speakers “who are rising to today’s unprecedented challenges to spark major movements, build businesses, and rearchitect a new tomorrow.”- Forbes Women. Speakers include Melinda Gates, Tracee Ellis Ross, Simone Biles, Megan Rapinoe, Mellody Hobson, and many more!  

Courtesy of the MareyJoyce Green Women's Center

Join peers to connect and discuss what’s on your mind during uniquely challenging times as a law student. Hosted by Dr. Bruce Menapace of the CSU Counseling Center

To register and receive the zoom link, email b.sommers52@csuohio.edu

Hosted by CSU Counseling Center

Join Constant Contact and Undefeated Boxing World Champion Laila Ali in discussing how she left her comfort zone, leveraged social media, and increased sales for her brand. Laila is a tv host, author, fitness & wellness advocate and CEO of the Laila Ali Lifestyle Brand! Registration is required and FREE!  

Please note: live viewing of this event will be limited to the first 3,000 registrants to sign in on the day of the event. All registrants will be emailed the recorded session after the event has occurred.

Courtesy of the MareyJoyce Green Women's Center &

the Center for Student Involvement

Join URGE in fighting for gender equity and reproductive justice! Attend their meeting as they hold discussions and swap ideas for how to create POSITIVE CHANGE TOGETHER!! Anyone looking for a safe space to express themselves is welcome.

Hosted by Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity (URGE)

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! All of us at CSU want to thank you for your contributions to our campus community and wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. 

The ceremonies will premiere live via YouTube on December 13 at 1 p.m. A link to view the ceremonies will be available on the Commencement homepage. Fall Graduates will also receive an email link on December 13 that can be shared with family and friends.

Want to impress your friends a the next holiday celebration? Look no further! The Rec Center's very own Andrew Zoeckler will be teaching you how to make a quick and easy treat to bring to future parties - or enjoy on your own!

Email Kristen at k.soinksi68@vikes.csuohio.edu to sign up for the FREE workshop! They will be making a delicious treat called Muddy Buddies. Check out the ingredient list below so you're ready for the 16th!

Hosted by CSU Recreation Center

The Cleveland Leadership Center is offering a free virtual series to help college students make the most of their Winter Break by getting a leg up on career planning. Details of the sessions are below.

Make the most of your Winter Break by getting connected with Cleveland! Discover new ways to experience our city while you’re home and find a variety of opportunities to get involved in some of the great things happening across our region.

Date: Wednesday, December 9th

Time: 12:00-12:30pm

Location: Zoom (link provided after registration)

Speaker: David Gilbert (LC 2001), President & CEO, Destination Cleveland

Students will learn to maximize the time spent with parents, family, and friends over the holidays to get ahead in their internship/job search

Date: Wednesday, December 16th

Time: 4:00-5:00pm

Location: Zoom (link provided after registration)

Speaker: Scott J. Allen, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Management, Boler College of Business, John Carroll University

Students will meet in small groups with representatives from each sector over the course of the session to discuss the respective job markets and internship opportunities in Cleveland.

Brought to you by the Cleveland Leadership Center

As a part-time Resident Assistant, you’ll gain valuable work experience while developing the critical professional skills top employers want to hire. This is an opportunity to have an impact in the lives of fellow students and get paid to make a difference.

As a student employee, they will work with your class schedule to maximize your professional and academic growth. You will work a structured administrative shift which may include evenings, weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays. 

For more information and to apply, CLICK HERE

Brought to you by CSU Residence Life

Until further notice, CSU Recreation Center is only open for current CSU students.

Monday-Friday: 9:00am - 7:00pm

Saturday-Sunday: 10:00am - 4:30pm

 

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Monday-Friday: 9:00am - 7:00pm

Saturday-Sunday: 10:00am - 4:30pm

For more information, email them at recreation@csuohio.edu or visit their website at: https://www.csuohio.edu/recreationcenter

WCSB 89.3fm, Cleveland State University's student-run radio station, was recently named the Best College Radio Station in Cleveland by the readers of Cleveland Scene Magazine and the #4 best station in Cleveland overall in 2020. Even though the WCSB studios have been empty since March because of the pandemic, the station's volunteer staff is creating programming from home and combining that with archived shows and using their remote automation system to remain on the air.

You can listen to WCSB on the radio at 89.3fm or stream their broadcast on their website at www.wcsb.org. Students interested in becoming a member of the radio station can visit their VikesConnect page at: https://vikesconnect.csuohio.edu/organization/wcsb-89-3-fm and fill out their application form. Membership is open to all CSU students.

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 Friday, February 5th, 2021. First round interviews (30 minute time-slots) will take place February 15, 2021- March 5, 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

CSU and the FBI Cleveland Division are excited to partner up once again for an hour long virtual CSU Students Academy that will give you an opportunity to get a comprehensive look into today’s FBI.

The Academy will work to educate and inform students about the mission of the FBI including criminal, cyber threats, terrorism and administrative functions. This program is scheduled to begin January 20, 2021 and will run virtually from 11:30am to 12:30pm for 12 consecutive Wednesdays.

For further information, or to register for the upcoming Academy, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Tracy Morse at 216-622-6935 or tlmorse@fbi.gov .

Finding balance and focusing on your wellness is hard, especially with the constant distraction and interruption in your pocket coming from your cell phone.

That’s why CSU has partnered with BetterYou – a digital coach that helps support your goals across all areas of wellness.

BetterYou helps people spend their time on the things that matter most. You set goals that are important to you in the areas of physical, social, educational, and mental wellness, and BetterYou runs in the background, providing gentle nudges and rewards along the way that positively influence behaviors.

Students can visit https://register.betteryou.ai/ and sign up with their CSU email. The first 100 students to sign up and start making progress towards their goals will earn a free Amazon gift card after onboarding.