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

Good Monday Morning, Vikings and welcome to week 13 of fall semester. With the Thanksgiving holiday this Thursday, it's a short week for us as the university will be closed Thursday and Friday. We hope you are able to enjoy the holiday with your family and friends. Have a great week!

Go Vikings!

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Deep Thoughts with the Dean...

During this time of year, I try to demonstrate thankfulness for the many ways I am fortunate and privileged in my life. There are big and small things I am thankful for. Gratitude is something I want to celebrate more openly. Things can be hard. We can do hard things.

The CSU Counseling Center created a list we can fill out called “My gratitude list for today includes the following” and I want to share my top 10:

1. My family

2. Dr. Pepper 

3. My health

4. Crisp Fall weather

5. Getting to work with incredible CSU students

6. Books

7. Partnering with best, most collaborative CSU faculty and staff

8. The Inner Link

9. Community service

10. You (thanks for reading)

I hope these upcoming days off offer rest, rejuvenation, and a chance to bask in at least 10 things that make you feel grateful. We just have a few more weeks together this semester. We can do this!

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-- Dean Ali, AVP & Dean of Students

Writing Workshop

Tuesday, November 21

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Writing Center, RT 1240

Want to get going on your writing projects? You're welcome to work with the staff of the Writing Center the next three Tuesdays (Nov. 21, 28, Dec. 5) from 11:30-12:30 when they will have two tutors available.

Brought to you by CSU Writing Center

Student Parent Group

Tuesday, November 21

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

BH142

This group centers the experiences of CSU’s student parents. It aims to provide space for students who are parenting to connect with one another, discuss issues and needs on campus, and build relationships and support with one another. This group will also schedule off site events where children can participate.

Hosted by The Mareyjoyce Green Women's Center

November is Native American / Indigenous Persons Heritage Month

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

RSO Officer Training : Travel Planning Workshop

Tuesday, November 21

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

SC 315

If your student organization is planning to send members to a conference or convention, then this workshop is for you! You will cover the basics of preparing for travel including budgeting, scheduling, reimbursements and university policies.

Hosted by the Center for Campus Engagement

Mental Health Panel

Tuesday, November 21

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

PH 103/104

Join the members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council for a mental health round table with speakers from various organizations in Cleveland!

Hosted by National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

Trivia Tuesday at Viking Public House

Tuesday, November 21

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Viking Public House

Join in the fun at Trivia Night in the Viking Public House. Hosted by Residence Life + Housing from 7PM to 9PM. Prizes for the winning team(s)!

Hosted by Viking Food Co & Residence Life + Housing

The Center for Campus Engagement wishes everyone an enjoyable and happy Thanksgiving! Cleveland State University will be closed on Thursday, November 23 & Friday, November 24 in observance of the holiday.

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

Wednesday, November 22

Women's Basketball vs Austin Peay

4:00 PM

Woodling Gym (Viking Invitational)

Men's Basketball vs East Tennessee State

7:00 PM

Woodling Gym (Viking Invitational)

Friday, November 24

Women's Basketball vs Chicago State

1:00 PM

Woodling Gym (Viking Invitational)

Saturday, November 25

Women's Basketball vs UMKC

4:00 PM

Woodling Gym (Viking Invitational)

Men's Basketball vs Alabama A&M

7:00 PM

Woodling Gym (Viking Invitational)

Go Vikings!

Upcoming Religious & Spiritual Observances

We have many things to celebrate in our community. Here are a few upcoming holidays and observances. 

• November 23: Niinamesai (Shinto) – Harvest festival that gives thanks for a good crop yield

• November 23: Thanksgiving -- An annual national holiday in the United States and Canada celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year.

• 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.

Lift Up Vikes! Food Pantry Is Now By Appointment Only

With an increase in patronage they’ve experienced this semester, LUV! decided to enlist appointment only service to ensure all who need to use the food pantry are served in a quick and efficient manner. Appointment times will open every Monday at noon. You may sign up for only ONE appointment each week. 

The food pantry is a need-based service for students, families and individuals experiencing food insecurity and in need of additional support. LUV! offers a choice-pantry to those who may not otherwise be able to access the items they need and can be found in Berkman Hall 122. 

Make an appointment by signing up for an available shopping timeslot here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040848AEA823A3F49-luv#/

Fall 2023 Hours

Mondays: Closed

Tuesdays: 12PM – 2PM & 4PM – 6PM 

Wednesdays: 2PM – 5PM

Thursdays 12PM – 2PM

Fridays: 2PM – 5PM

For more information, visit: https://www.csuohio.edu/liftupvikes/food-pantry

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.

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.

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.