Make sure to visit VikesConnect for lots of other activities & events throughout the week!

Good Monday Morning, Vikings and welcome to week 15. Can you believe we're almost through fall semester? Wow, that went fast! Next week is finals, so take care of yourself during this stressful time. Try to enjoy some de-stress activities this week and next. Make sure to take study breaks, eat right and get enough sleep. We hope you have a great week!

Go Vikings!

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Global Care Week

Monday, December 4 - Friday, December 8

This Care week of events from Dec. 4th-8th is for CSU Global students to de-stress before finals week!

Monday, Dec. 4th-Therapy Dogs 

Come pet Lucas, the therapy dog! 

Time and Location: 12-2pm in Mather Mansion Ballroom (301)

Tuesday, Dec. 5th-Cake it Easy at Domain 

Enjoy some cupcakes, coffee, tea, and play some games

Time and Location: 12pm-2pm in Domain Apartments

Wednesday, Dec. 6th-Wellness Wednesday

Join the CSU Global Staff for Yoga at the Rec Center. Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/a60yRv5t3D?origin=lprLink

Time and Location: 1pm-2pm in CSU Rec Center, Studio 229

Thursday, Dec. 7th-Winter Crafts and Snacks at Domain

Join the CSU Global team for pizza and paint tree ornament's 

Time and Location: 5 pm-7 pm in Domain Apartments

Friday, Dec. 8th- Self-Care Friday

Stop by Mather Mansion and create your own care package with us! 

Time and Location: 10 am-2 pm in Mather Mansion Student Lounge

*For every event you attend, they will enter your name two times in their raffle to win a $100 flight voucher!*

Please email studentservices@clevelandstateglobal.org for any questions! 

Hosted by CSU Global

Chanukah Event

Monday, December 04

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Student Center

Come and celebrate Chanukah with Hillel!

Hosted by Hillel at Cleveland State University

Trans Feminine Coffee Hour

Tuesday, December 5

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

BH142

Come join the staff of the Mareyjoyce Green Women's Center staff for a coffee hour specifically for trans feminine folx. This is an affinity space for trans feminine members of the community to connect with one another, discuss concerns, etc. 

This program is a collaboration of the CSU Women's Center and LGBTQ+ Student Services. 

Coffee and tea will be provided.

Hosted by The Mareyjoyce Green Women's Center

De-Stress with Friends of City Dogs CLE

Wednesday. December 6

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Student Center Atrium

Hang out and de-stress with adoptable dogs available through Friends of City Dogs Cleveland! Get in some love and affection with dogs before finals week while learning about different volunteer and adoption opportunities through the shelter.

Hosted by Pre-Veterinary Club

CSU Student Center Survey

Cleveland State University is currently reviewing student use of the Student Center building and needs your input! Please take a few moments of your time to take a brief survey and help the university enhance your CSU Student Center Experience.

The survey will remain open until Friday, December 8.

Building Healthy and Resilient Cleveland Neighborhoods

through Vacant Land Reuse

Thursday, December 7

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Urban Affairs Roberta Steinbacher Atrium

Through a grant from the US EPA’s Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement program, Western Reserve Land Conservancy convened a team of stakeholders throughout the city to engage in a two-year planning and implementation process to unify vacant land reuse strategies around shared environmental justice and economic development goals.

Levin College will host a panel of experts to discuss the revitalization of vacant land in Cleveland, with a special spotlight on the achievements of the Cleveland Vacant Land Opportunity Tool (CLEVLOT) over the last two years. 

Learn more about this event and register: https://levin.csuohio.edu/events/building-healthy-and-resilient-cleveland-neighborhoods-through-vacant-land-reuse

Hosted by The Levin College of Public Affairs and Education

SGA Information Session

Thursday, December 7

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

SC 319

Learn more about the 2024 Student Government Association elections and what you will need to run for office spring semester! Sessions are one hour in length and held in Student Center, room 319. More dates will be offered during the spring 2024 semester.

Hosted by the Center for Campus Engagement

Yule Celebration

Friday, December 8

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Student Center

CSU Pagan Alliance would like to invite you to celebrate Yule with us. We will have giveaways, crafts, music, tarot, and more. We want to provide a magical early Christmas/yule celebration to de-stress and lift students' spirits before finals.

Hosted by CSU Pagan Alliance

WinterFest

Friday, December 8

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Student Center (Ballroon + 313/315)

Come hang out with CAB to reduce some finals week stress! With relaxation activities, giveaways, and food, it'll surely be a SMASHING good time!

Hosted by Campus Activities Board

Great Lakes Theater Presents:

A Christmas Carol

Friday, November 24 - Saturday, December 23

Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square

It's that time of year again for Northeast Ohio's most beloved holiday tradition, "A Christmas Carol" performed by the Great Lakes Theater at the Mimi Ohio Theater at Playhouse Square. Students under the age of 25 can attend any performance for just $30 - a savings of $55. Every year, the professional cast welcomes a handful of area children to play key younger roles such as Tiny Tim and Scrooge as a boy. This year, one of those children is Reagan Bentkowski, daughter of adjunct law professor and CSU alumnus David Bentkowski.

The shows begin this Friday, November 24th, the day after Thanksgiving, and continues through December 23rd, with some dates having both daytime and evening performances. Tickets can be purchased at greatlakestheater.org. Having Playhouse Square part of the Cleveland State campus is just one of the amazing perks of our urban school - where the city truly is our campus."

Extended Library Hours

In preparation for Exam week, the Michael Schwartz Library has extended hours:

• Sat Dec 9th - 10 am - 6 pm 
• Sun Dec 10th - 10 am - 6 pm
• Mon Dec 11th - Thur Dec 14th - 8 am to 11 pm
• Fri Dec 15th - 8 am - 5 pm 
• Sat Dec 16th - 10 am-6pm

Remember to bring your Viking Card for access to the Library after 5pm

Come out and cheer on YOUR CSU Vikings this week at home! For more information, visit https://csuvikings.com

Wednesday, December 6

Women's Basketball vs Niagara

7:00 PM

Wolstein Center

Saturday, December 9

Cleveland State Open Wrestling Tournament

9:30 AM

Woodling Gym

Go Vikings!

Religious and Spiritual Observances

• December 3: First Sunday of Advent (Christianity) – Preparation of the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas
• December 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Roman Catholic) – Celebrates the solemn belief in the Immaculate Conception
• December 8: Bodhi Day (Buddhist) Commemorates the day that the historical Buddha, attained enlightenment
• December 8-15: Hanukkah (Jewish) – Festival of Lights commemorating rededication of Second Holy Temple in Jerusalem at time of Maccabean Revolt
• December 12: Our Lady of Guadalupe (Christianity) – Feast Day, celebrating the appearance of Mary to Mexican priest Juan Diego
• December 21 – January 1: Yule (Pagan and Wiccan) – Celebration of the winter solstice
• December 25: Christmas (Christianity) – Festival that celebrates the birth of Jesus

Virtual Brown Bag Lunch:

Surrey Schools Efforts to Support Newcomer Families

Thursday, December 14

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Zoom

Join Mr. Raj Puri, District Principal for Settlement Services who will present on the Surrey Schools efforts to support Newcomer Families and English Language Learner students with their transition to life in Canada & strengthening connections to schools and the community. All are welcome!

Hosted by CRIS @ CSU - the Center for Refugee and Immigrant Success

Midnight Melt

Tuesday, December 12

9:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Viking Marketplace

Unwind and rejuvenate post-finals with a dose of The daze! Singing holiday tunes and their own classic hits. There will be a dance floor with some delicious foods to snack on mid-dance break.

Hosted by Viking Food Co

In partnership with the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH), Cleveland State University is once again collecting winter clothing items for the homeless and unhoused community in downtown Cleveland during the second annual Vikings Give Clothing Drive.

Students, faculty and staff are invited to donate new or gently used, clean clothing items in one of 11 donation boxes placed around campus from November 6 until December 11. Our box hosts consist of CSU staff members and various student/staff and faculty organizations on campus such as the Student Government Association, the Student Veterans Association and the Black Faculty and Staff Organization. For safety reasons, please only donate new or gently used, clean clothing items. All adult, children and infant items are welcomed, with the exception of undergarments.

Items Needed:

• Coats and jackets
• Earmuffs
• Gloves and mittens
• Hats
• Long sleeve shirts
• Scarves
• Socks
• Sweatshirts 
• Sweaters

Donation Box Locations:

• Administration Center Suite 113
• Berkman Hall First Floor Near Barrio 
• College of Health 307
• College of Law LB 106
• Glickman-Miller Urban Building 335
• Monte Ahuja Hall Business Building 420
• Student Government Association Office SC 343
• Science and Research Center 353
• University Recreation and Wellbeing Center - First floor
• Veteran and Military Success Center at Trinity Commons
• Washkewicz Hall 305

The donation boxes are in place now until Monday, December 11.

 For more information, please visit csuohio.edu/vikings-give or

email Lisa Evans at l.evans22@csuohio.edu.

Applications Now Being Accepted:

Louise C. Stokes Scholar House for Parenting Students

The Louise C. Stokes Scholar House provides housing for parenting college students! Applications are currently being accepted. Beautiful two and three bedroom apartment homes located within walking distance of Cuyahoga Community College and Cleveland State University are available to qualified applicants.

Visit https://bit.ly/ClevelandScholarHouse to learn more or connect with the Dean of Students (deanofstudents@csuohio.edu) or CARE (magnusacts@csuohio.edu) to learn more. Sponsored by CHN Housing Partners, United Way Cleveland, CMHA, Step Forward, Tri-C, & CSU.

We know you're doing amazing things. Share those amazing things with us so we can recognize you! Visit our Recognize Someone nomination form to nominate a friend/colleague for recognition from the Dean of Students Office. All those recognized receive a certificate and are entered into monthly gift card prizes.

Not sure what to share? Share all the great things!

• Did your friend study really hard for an exam? We want to know!
• Did your roommate get a fun new job? Tell Us!
• Did your student organization host an awesome service project? We want to know all of the great things - big and small!

Questions? Reach out to cedei@csuohio.edu to connect with Social Media & Recognition Intern, Ci'ara Akers. Start sharing today. No limit to how many times you share. The link will remain open all year. Recognition open to all CSU students.