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Greetings Vikings! This week, we celebrate you during our Student Appreciation Week! There's lots of different events, info sessions and activities geared to celebrate our students! Also, SGA candidates will be gathering for a forum to answer your questions, TASC is holding a hiring fair and this Friday is CAB's biggest event of the semester, Glow Party! We appreciate you!!


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The Center for Campus Engagement is excited to host the inaugural Student Appreciation Week from March 25 - 29. This is the chance for all of us across campus to celebrate our students! Student Appreciation Week will conclude with the Campus Activities Board's annual Glow Party on March 29. 

Donuts and De-Stress

Tuesday, March 26

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Student Center Atrium


Take a break from midterms, color pictures and eat donuts!

CSU Rocks

Wednesday, March 27

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Student Center Atrium


Come and decorate your own pet rock, have a snack and listen to music with the Campus Activities Board.


Fraternity and Sorority Life Professional Development Workshop

Thursday, March 29

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

PH 104


CSU Fraternity and Sorority Life and Career Development and Exploration are partnering to provide a professional development workshop for members of fraternities and sororities on campus. This workshop will cover the skills and strengths utilized as members of organizations and how that translates into career readiness. We will discuss how your membership can be an asset on your resume and in job interviews for internships and professional roles after graduation.


Glow Party

Friday, March 29

8:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Wolstein Center


The event of the year is coming in like a wrecking ball! Join CAB on March 29th to party in your best hard hats with GlowParty: CABstruction!


Get ready to shine bright at Glowparty 2024 CABstruction! Free food, roller skating, mechanical bull rides and other exciting activities, including electrifying glow-in-the-dark dancing on the Wolstein Center floor! Let's light up the night together!


#Glowparty2024 #LetTheFunBegin

Visit the events calendar in VikesConnect to see more Student Appreciation Week events. Make sure to use the "Student Appreciation Week" event tag.

Lunch & Learn

Monday, March 25

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Glasscock Ballroom (Student Center)


The upcoming installment of their Lunch and Learn series, “Thinking about Grad School?”, is presented by The College of Graduate Studies in conjunction with Career Development & Exploration. This event is a great forum for both students and graduate program representatives to engage, share advice, and answer questions as part of an interactive Q&A session. 


Hosted by CSU College of Graduate Studies

Women's History Month: Chef Spotlight Valorie

Tuesday, March 26

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Viking Marketplace


To honor our female chefs for Women’s History Month, join us for special lunches right here at the Viking Marketplace. Spotlights will take place at the Pizza Station.


Hosted by Viking Food Co.

F45 Taylor Swift vs. Harry Styles

Tuesday, March 26

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Recreation Center


Been waiting to hear your favorite childhood songs in a group fitness class? This is your chance!


The CSU Rec is hosting a FREE Taylor Swift versus Harry Styles themed F45 class on March 26th at 4:30pm on the Functional Fitness Turf (2nd floor of the facility)! The class will only play songs from these two Grammy award-winning artists so you can jam out with your friends while getting a great workout at the same time. 


Register in the CSU Rec Member Connect app! Questions? Contact Liz e.snow63@vikes.csuohio.edu


Hosted by University Recreation and Wellbeing

Student Government Elections

SGA Candidate Forum

Tuesday, March 26

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Berkman Hall Auditorium


The Cleveland State Board of Elections and the Cleveland Stater will be hosting the 2024 SGA Candidate Forum. Come and learn more about SGA Candidates, their platforms and ideas, so you can be an informed voter!


Hosted by Board of Elections

SGA Request for Regalia


SGA is giving regalia paid by the Student Government Association to graduating students on a first come, first serve basis who completes their request form.


In Student Government, they understand the financial difficulties students go through, and are here to help advocate for and to support our students. Please stop by their offices at SC 217 and SC 218 or email them at info.sga@csuohio.edu for any student concerns! 


Submit Request Here

Unissued Diplomas Exhibition

March 27 - April 30

Main floor of Michael Schwarz Library


View of the biographies of 40 Ukrainian college students whose lives were cut far too short by the Russian invasion. The exhibition will open on Wednesday, March 27th with an introduction from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM and will run through April.


Hosted by the Michael Schwartz Library

Hey Vikes! You are Valued!

Wednesday, March 27

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

SC Ballroom


Hey Vikes! You Are Valued! is a celebratory event dedicated to expressing appreciation and gratitude to all students within the university community. This is an opportunity to recognize your hard work, dedication, and contributions as students.


This aims to create a festive atmosphere filled with games, food, drinks, and prizes to convey the message that every student is valued and appreciated!


Hosted by Center for Campus Engagement

Women Veterans Appreciation Gathering

Wednesday, March 27

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

VMSSC, 2254 Euclid Ave


In Celebration of Women’s History Month, the Veteran & Military Student Success Center cordially invites the Women who have served and continue to serve in the United States Armed Forces to an Appreciation Social Gathering.


Hosted by CSU Veteran & Military Student Success Center

Student Appreciation

Wednesday, March 27

11:30 AM - 1:15 PM

Julka Hall 164


Health Sciences & Human Performance is hosting a student appreciation event in Julka Hall suite 164. Stop by and play a game or two on the Wii, grab some hot chocolate, baked goods, and meet their faculty!


Hosted by Health Sciences & Human Performance

Tutoring & Academic Success Center Fall Semester Hiring Fair

Thursday, March 28

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

BH 233


Please plan to join TASC for their next Hiring Fair! Check-in will take place outside of BH 233. Please review their Student Employment Interest Google Form to see expected Fall 2023 tutor, SI Leader, SLA Leader, and coaching job opportunities and to notify them of your interest!:


All applicants must be current CSU students who have received an A in the course of the position of interest and a 3.0 cumulative GPA


Hosted by Tutoring & Academic Success Center (TASC)

Connect with CSU Faculty:

Featuring Mark Sundahl, College of Law

Thursday, March 28

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Michael Schwartz Library, Rhodes Tower, room 502 and via Zoom


All are welcome for the Friends of the Michael Schwartz Library’s event “Connect with CSU Faculty,” featuring Professor Mark Sundahl, College of Law, for his presentation titled “The Artemis Theory of Warfare or How to Maintain Peace in Outer Space.” 

 

Click Here To Register


Professor Sundahl provides a glimpse into the multidimensional nature of the law of outer space and explains how the sixty-year-old United National system of laws is being stretched to its limits by Russia, China, and the United States. Refreshments will be served. Students are welcome!


Hosted by the Michael Schwartz Library

Return of the Y2k Affair

Friday, March 29

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

SC 313-315


This event is to allow the organization's members to relax and chill after as they kick things off after spring break. It is a time to remind everyone that self-care is important and we should look after ourselves and others as an organization.


Hosted by African Student Association

Veterans Voices Writing Workshop

Saturday, March 30

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

VMSSC, 2254 Euclid Ave


Students can come together to explore various forms of writing, express themselves, and connect with others who share a passion for storytelling.


Hosted by CSU Veteran & Military Student Success Center

Vikings @ Home

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


Go Vikings!

Friday, March 29

Women's Softball vs Oakland

3:00 PM

Viking Field



Saturday, March 30

Women's Softball vs Oakland Doubleheader

1:00 PM & 3:00 PM

Viking Field


Women's Tennis vs Youngstown State

1:00 PM

Medical Mutual Tennis Pavilion

Mark Your Calendars!


Student Government Association Election is Thursday, April 4 in VikesConnect. All eligible students will be able to go to the Board of Elections page for the link to vote. Voting will be available until 11:59 PM. More information and link to the SGA election ballot will be published in next week's newsletter. Make sure to take a few moments and vote!


Questions: Contact Samantha Broaddus at s.broaddus@csuhio.edu

Graduation Regalia for Spring 2024

Regalia will go on sale in-store Tuesday, April 2nd and online Thursday, April 4th The Grad Fair is Tuesday, April 2nd and Wednesday, April 3rd from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and regalia will be available for purchase there as well.


Deadlines to purchase regalia:


  • Last day to purchase regalia online and ship Standard is Monday, April 29th 
  • Last day to purchase regalia online and ship Second Day is Monday, May 6th 
  • Last day to purchase regalia online and ship Overnight is Tuesday, May 7th 
  • Last day to purchase regalia in-store is Friday, May 10th 


Contact Viking Outfitters at csuohio@bkstr.com or visit the store inside the Student Center with any questions.


Please note: To be eligible to purchase regalia for the ceremony, students must have submitted their application to graduate in CampusNet beforehand.


For more information regarding Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremonies, visit:

https://www.csuohio.edu/commencement

First Year Experience

Hiring Peer Mentors for Fall 2024


First Year Experience is currently hiring peer mentors for the Fall 2024 semester! 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. This is a paid position for up to 10 hours a week at $12/hr.


To find out position details and to apply, visit https://www.csuohio.edu/fye/about-peer-mentor-position.


The deadline to apply is April 1st, 2024.

Disability and Ableism Workshop from The Diversity Institute


Wednesday, May 8 & Thursday, May 9

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location provided upon registration


The Diversity Institute is thrilled to continue to offer trainings at no cost for students, staff, and faculty at CSU. This semester, they are including a training on Disability and Ableism. This is a 2-part workshop, and part 1 is required before taking part 2. Part 1 will take place Wednesday May 8th from 1-4pm, and part 2 will take place Thursday May 9th from 1-4pm. For more information and registration: https://levin.csuohio.edu/prof-dev/disability-justice-and-accessibility


For more information, contact Caitlin Hawkins at c.hawkins63@csuohio.edu

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