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Make sure to visit VikesConnect for lots of other activities & events throughout the week!
Good Monday Morning, Vikings and welcome to week 12 of fall semester. We hope you had a great three-day weekend. Fall semester is quickly coming to an end, but there are still plenty of ways to get engaged and involved. We hope you have an enjoyable week!
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Deep Thoughts with the Dean...
Now that we are fully into November, we enter into a season of holidays. Many religions and spiritual holidays as well as national holidays occur in November and December. What are joyous occasions for some may be extremely difficult times for others.
So however you’re feeling as we enter into this time of year, it is important to take care of yourself. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has good suggestions for self-care during this time of year. They recommend:
- Know and respect your limits
- Set reasonable expectations
- Avoid known triggers
- Find ways to give back
- Decorate for comfort (not expectation)
- Be extra giving to yourself
More information from NAMI can be found here: https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/December-2021/How-to-Prioritize-Self-Care-During-the-Holidays and also do not forget about our on-campus resources. The Counseling Center is available 24/7 by calling 216.687.2277 or go online to make an appointment https://www.csuohio.edu/counselingcenter/counselingcenter . The Counseling and Academic Success Clinic (CASC) is another valuable resource, especially during this time. Reach out via phone 216.687.9325 or email casc@csuohio.edu. CASC is available Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm.
What I most hope for us during this time is that we are connecting with people who love and respect us, that we find ways to focus on what brings us joy and a sense of belonging, and that we recognize how we as a community can support each other.
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-- Dean Ali, AVP & Dean of Students
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Diwali 2023
Monday, November 13
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Student Center Atrium
Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights with its variations also celebrated in other Indian religions. It symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. This Indian cultural event is will give attendees a glimpse of Indian culture and educate all in the CSU community.
Hosted by International Students Association
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World Kindness Day
Monday, November 13
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Outside Viking Marketplace
Join the Viking Food Co. outside the Viking Marketplace for an event that just might make someone’s day.
Hosted by Viking Food Co.
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Collage Making
Monday, November 13
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Student Center Pop Up
Join the members of MIA where you can apply collages to notebooks.
Hosted by Modern Interpretation of the Arts Association (MIA)
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Thanksgiving Food Drive
Tuesday, November 14
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
SC Inner Link
Come support Theta Phi Alpha's Lift Up Vikes Food Pantry by bringing Thanksgiving themed food items to their table in the Student Center Inner Link. Stop by anytime between 11:30 and 12:30. Can’t wait to see you!
Hosted by Theta Phi Alpha
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Need help with writing?
The CSU Writing Center offers in-person, Zoom, and email paper review tutorials. You can schedule on Starfish or upload a paper on our website at https://www.csuohio.edu/writing-center/online-writing-assistance.
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Fall Anti-Hazing Training
Come join the Center for Campus Engagement to learn more about how to prevent hazing on campus and resources for how to report hazing on campus! This training would count for hazing training requirement for students looking to join student organizations. Please RSVP to let us know if you are able to attend one of the below Anti-Hazing Trainings
- Tuesday November 14th at 11:30am in BH 305
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Success Skills Workshop #3 - It's The Final Countdown
Thursday, November 16
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Fenn Tower Ballroom 303
Join team members from CSU's TASC and TRIO departments to learn helpful academic skills (meeting goals, time management, note-taking, etc.) throughout Fall Semester!
Pizza will be served so RSVP is required, RSVP link will be coming soon. RSVP closes Monday before event unless capacity is reached sooner.
Success Skills Workshop #3 will focus on developing strategies to beat procrastination and prepare for final exams.? For more information, visit: https://www.csuohio.edu/tutoring/success-skills-workshop-series
Brought to you by Tutoring & Academic Success Center
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November is Native American / Indigenous Persons Heritage Month | |
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National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year in November. It is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation.
This November and every month, we celebrate the culture and heritage of these remarkable Americans who deeply enrich the quality and character of our Nation. We celebrate Indian Country with its remarkable diversity of American Indian and Alaska Native cultures and peoples while remembering and honoring our veterans who have sacrificed so much to defend our Nation.
More information can be found here https://www.bia.gov/NNAHM and a list of celebrations can be found here https://www.nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov
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Viking Night Light Tour
Thursday, November 16
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CSU PD station - 1840 Chester Ave (next to Central Garage)
We're excited to continue our annual tradition! Join CSU PD, students, faculty, and staff for a Night Light Tour around CSUs campus. We tour together noting safety or accessibility concerns. Participants enjoy chili, pizza, and raffle prizes including $50 to Viking Outfitters! All CSU community members are welcome. It's a great night to come together and support campus safety and belonging. See you there!
Questions? Email Officer Toni Jones (t.kotkowski@csuohio.edu) or Dean Ali (Deanofstudents@csuohio.edu).
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Live Music Friday
Friday, November 17
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Viking Public House
Join in the fun at The Viking Public House for a live music performance by The Daze from 8-10PM.
Hosted by Viking Food Co.
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CSU welcomes the Ukrainian ambassador to the United States, Oksana Markarova, who will be in Greater Cleveland participating in a series of events examining the Holodomor, or Great Ukrainian Famine, which resulted in the deaths of millions. This presentation will delve into present-day Ukraine, 20 months following the full-scale Russian invasion, as well as the current humanitarian crisis as Ukrainians world wide mark 90 years since the Holodomor.
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Brimming with Pakistanis
Saturday, November 18
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Student Center Ballroom
This event is organized to share Pakistani Culture with CSU and to teach newly admitted Pakistani students about the culture and life at CSU. This includes introducing them to the Pakistani community as well as helping them with any questions they may have while getting accustomed to student life.
Hosted by Pakistan Student Association
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Come out and cheer on YOUR CSU Vikings this week at home! For more information, visit https://csuvikings.com
Wednesday, November 15
Men's Basketball vs Canisius
7:00 PM
Wolstein Center
Friday, November 17
Women's Volleyball Horizon League First Round
TBA
Woodling Gym
Saturday, November 18
Women's Basketball vs Central Michigan
2:00 PM
Wolstein Center
Women's Volleyball Horizon League Semifinals
TBA
Woodling Gym
Sunday, November 19
Women's Volleyball Horizon League Finals
TBA
Woodling Gym
Go Vikings!
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Upcoming Religious & Spiritual Observances
We have many things to celebrate in our community. Here are a few upcoming holidays and observances.
One of the most important Hindu festivals of the year, Diwali focuses on celebrating various gods and goddesses. The day before Diwali, homes are cleaned and decorated with flowers, and white is painted on the front door to bring good luck. The Festival of Lights features lamps lit everywhere for the entire five days to ensure that Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess that brings good fortune, finds her way home.
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November 15: Shichi-go-san (Shinto) – Celebrates the growth and well-being of young children
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November 23: Niinamesai (Shinto) – Harvest festival that gives thanks for a good crop yield
- November 27 – Guru Nanak Ji’s Birthday
This day celebrates the birthday of Guru Nanak Ji, the founder of Sikhism. In India, it’s also known as Guru Nanak Gurpurb, Guru Nanak Dev HI Jayanti, and Guru Nanak Parkash Utsav.
- November 27 – Jain New Year
This is celebrated after Diwali, on the first day after the month of Kartika every year. The ritual of Snatra Puja, where supreme beings are praised, is performed at the temple.
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Get Involved in Partners: A Young Professionals Organization for Playhouse Square
Partners: The Young Professionals of Playhouse Square would like to invite students from Cleveland State University with a passion for the performing arts to take part in leadership and volunteer opportunities.
Members Meeting: On November 13th, Partners will be meeting to discuss events, such as the Jump Back Ball and Disney Musicals in Schools. Visit: https://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/partners-november-monthly-members-meeting to RSVP for the event or to get contact information on how to join Partners. Please note that you need to be at least 21 years of age to attend the Members Meeting.
Shop Nights for Jump Back Ball: They are looking for volunteers to help them with their Shop Nights to help prepare and decorate for the Jump Back Ball in February. Volunteers that attend at least two shop nights qualify for two tickets for a To Be Determined show at Playhouse Square as a thank you! There is no experience requirement. However, you do need to be at least 18 years of age to participate.
Shop Nights for Jump Back Ball will be from 5:30pm to 8:00pm in January and February.
- January 17th, 22nd, 24th, and 29th
- February 1st, 5th, 7th, 12th, and 15th
- February 16th: Setup Day 8:00am to 4:00pm
- February 17th: Jump Back Ball!
- February 18th: Tear Down Day (Time TBD)
If you have any questions about Partners, you can contact Josh Linerode (j.linerode@csuohio.edu) in the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Center or Katie Remark (katie.remark@playhousesquare.org), who serves as the Partners Coordinator at Playhouse Square.
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Apply to the Dean of Students Advisory Council
Why apply to the Deans Advisory Council?
1. Leadership opportunity
2. Share your voice on behalf of CSU students
3. Looks great on a resume
4. Good food and conversation with fellow students and staff 5. Because you're important and what you have to say is important.
Exciting news - You can still apply!! The Dean of Students wants to hear from you! Dean Ali is hosting three Deans Advisory Council meetings this semester featuring food, special guests, and most importantly, your thoughts and perceptions around your CSU experience. Advisory Council Meetings will be held:
- November 16th from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- December 1st from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- December 4th from 12:oo PM - 1:00 PM
All will be held in SC 324. Special guests include staff members from CARE, Career Development & Exploration, Campus Engagement, Community Standards, and the LGBTQ+ Center. This is your time to share your insight and represent student voices at CSU. Attendance at all meetings is not required. Open to all CSU students but applications are required.
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Applications due by Wednesday, November 15th, 2023.
Questions? Email DeanofStudents@csuohio.edu
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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.
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International Students: Tell us about your personal experiences by video - Enter to win a $50 gift card!
We want to hear about your experiences as an international student. Talk to us! Let us get to know you better.
- What is one big challenge you face as an international student?
- What advice would you give a new international student coming to CSU?
- What would you like to tell us about your home country's culture?
You already know the library is here for you with friendly help with research, writing papers, finding books and electronic resources, and providing quiet or group study spaces. Will you take a few minutes to make three 2-minute videos on the topics above? Help us understand your challenges and experiences so we can make your time here even better.
Students who participate will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card. For more information, visit https://researchguides.csuohio.edu/blog/ASSIST-submit-a-video
For more information, contact Theresa Nawalaniec,
t.nawalaniec@csuohio.edu, 216-687-3504
Brought to you by the Michael Schwartz Library
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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.
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Items Needed:
- Coats and jackets
- Earmuffs
- Gloves and mittens
- Hats
- Long sleeve shirts
- Scarves
- Socks
- Sweatshirts
- Sweaters
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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
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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.
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Cleveland Ohio Weather Forecast 11/13/23 ~ 11/19/23 | |
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