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

Good Monday Morning, Vikings and welcome to week 14 of fall semester. We hope you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday and ready to finish the semester strong! Plenty of ways to engage this week including info sessions for those interested in running for SGA office, game nights, discount tickets, CAB's Winter Gala, and more! We hope you have a great week.

Go Vikings!

Can't view email? Click Here.

Deep Thoughts with the Dean...

Welcome back from break! Can you believe we just have about 3 weeks left of the semester? If you’re feeling the pressure of time like I am, let’s take a moment to remind each other that it’s not too late, or too early, for what we need to do. We are right on time.

If you’re feeling behind in your classes – let us help! CARE Management is available to support you during this time. Reach out to magnusacts@csuohio.edu and a CARE Manager will respond and discuss options. 

If you’re feeling stressed around finals, work, relationships, holidays – anything really – the Counseling Center and CASC are here to help! The Counseling Center is available 24/7 by calling 216.687.2277 or go online to make an appointment https://www.csuohio.edu/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. 

If you are worried you have waited too long to look for a job or an internship – you haven’t! If you’re thinking it’s too early to start looking – I urge you to start now to explore options. Visit the Office of Career Development and Exploration https://www.csuohio.edu/career-development-exploration for more details or sign up for an appointment through Handshake https://app.joinhandshake.com/login 

There is a lot going on. But it’s never too late or too early to rely on CSU resources. 

-- Dean Ali, AVP & Dean of Students

A Sweet Sendoff for Dr. Flapp Cockrell

The previous Vice President for Campus Engagement, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is leaving Cleveland State University after making a substantial impact on our campus and our community. Dr. Flapp is shifting into an advisory role at the University.

If you would like to provide a message of how Dr. Flapp has impacted your CSU experience, provide anonymous comments here: https://forms.gle/DUWNwzwtj4T33iXo9 . You're invited to share a kudo, positive comment, meaningful memory, or advice as Dr. Flapp begins his next journey. All Faculty, Staff, and Students are welcome to contribute.

Comments will be collected through December 1st, 2023. They will be shared with him as one document before he leaves.

SGA Information Session

Tuesday, November 28

11:00 AM -12:00 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

Kickboxing with SHPE

Tuesday, November 28

11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Rec Center - Indoor Track

All experience levels welcome! SHPE will be hosting a kickboxing class in the rec center, led by SHPE'S Treasurer Carlos. Carlos has 15 years of martial arts experience including Kung-fu, Systema, Kickboxing and MMA. He is also a gymnastics teacher in the greater Cleveland area. Join them as you learn something new in a laid-back, encouraging environment!

Hosted by SHPE - Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

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.

Behavioral Health Student Social Hour

Wednesday, November 29

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Viking Public House

Come meet other CSU students who are studying clinical psychology, counseling, and social work!

Hosted by Viking Food Co.

Blue and White Game Night

Thursday, November 30

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

SC Atrium

Meet up with the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (Beta Nu) and Sorority sisters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (Psi Theta) as they hang out in the Cleveland State University Student Center Atrium for their Blue and White Game Night. They will have free food, games, and music. For more information, please get in touch with Brandon Brown (b.m.brown69@vikes.csuohio.edu) or their advisor, Mr. Smith-Whitfield (g.whitfield@csuohio.edu)

Hosted by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc (Beta Nu Chapter) and

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (Psi Theta)

Gospel Night

Friday, December 1

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

BH 134

Gospel Night is a fun and exciting event open for ALL students to attend, Christians or non-Christians. They will have fun games, music, an opportunity to make new friends, and learn about what the Gospel is. Please reach out to Collegians for Christ president, Kyle Grimm (kyleg2800@gmail.com) to sign up! We would be thrilled to have you and your friends join us!

Hosted by Collegians for Christ

Winter Gala

Friday, December 1

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Student Center Ballroom

Get your formal wear ready for an elegant evening full of fun, music, food, and fundraising! CAB is raising funds for the LGBTQ+ Center here on campus, and hosting a night tailored toward inclusivity. Entry fee for CSU students is $5 (non-CSU student guests are $10). Upon entry, participants are given 10 tickets to enter the Ticket Auction. Additional tickets can be purchased. CASH ONLY. Dressing in formal attire will give you extra tickets!

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."

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

Wednesday, November 29

Women's Basketball vs Robert Morris

7:00 PM

Wolstein Center

Saturday, December 2

Men's Basketball vs Detroit

3:00 PM

Wolstein Center

Go Vikings!

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

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.