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

Good Monday morning Vikings and welcome back to CSU! For you new Vikings, welcome to CSU! The first week of fall semester is known as Week of Welcome, or WoW for short. Below are some events and activities to take part in this week and there's more events listed in VikesConnect. We wish everyone all the best this fall semester!

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Welcome Information Tables

Monday, August 26 & Tuesday, August 27

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Student Center Atrium and Berkman Hall

If you're lost or need help, stop by the welcome tables for information and assistance as you navigate the university.

Hosted by Center for Campus Engagement

Health Sciences & Human Performance Scavenger Hunt

Monday, August 26 - Thursday, August 29

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Julka Hall 164 Suite

Join the Health Sciences & Human Performance team all week for a scavenger hunt. Students are encouraged to complete the tasks each day so they can get to know their space, meet the faculty and find some time to relax! Events include:

Tuesday, 8/27 from 11 am - 1:00 pm: Visit the Human Performance Lab in PE 59/60 to meet their grad assistants, complete some simple strength tests, learn about their equipment and what our lab can do.

Wednesday, 8/28 from 11 am - 1:00 pm: Take a break from your classes and enjoy the weather with them outside for some lawn games. Located in the grassy area between Julka Hall and the PE building. 

Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 4 pm: Visit the HSHP office suite and meet the staff and Dept Chair! Add your name to their sticker mural and see the study space they have for students. Julka Hall 164 suite

Tues - Thurs, 9 am - 4 pm: Meet a professor in HSHP. Visit their offices in Julka Hall 164 suite or PE 59/60 and get a prize.

Hosted by Health Sciences & Human Performance

MS-SES Open House

Monday, August 26

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

WH 223

The Washkewicz College of Engineering is excited to announce a new course and invite you to an open house for the Modeling and Simulation in Sustainable Energy Systems (MS-SES) specialization track. This program is open to all Engineering Master’s students who are interested in advancing their knowledge in sustainable energy systems.

Hosted by Washkewicz College of Engineering

Popcorn Party

Tuesday, August 27

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Julka Hall 170

Start your year off poppin’! Come to the Education Student Services Center (JH 170) in the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education. Meet academic advisors, ask questions, learn more, and grab some popcorn before or after class! 

Hosted by Education Student Services Center

Bingo For Books

Tuesday, August 27

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Student Center Atrium

Come try your luck at bingo to win gift cards to Viking Outfitters! There will be over $1,000 worth of gift cards given away, an event you do not want to miss! Must bring your CSU Student Viking ID card to play. Only one bingo card per student will be allowed. This event is co-sponsored by CSU Alumni Association & Viking Outfitters Campus Bookstore.

Hosted by Center for Campus Engagement

Fraternity & Sorority 101 (FSL 101)

Wednesday, August 28

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

SC 313/315

Interested in joining a fraternity or sorority? Join the Center for Campus Engagement to learn all you need to know about becoming a member of Greek Life at CSU! 

This will be an informational session about Fraternity and Sorority life at Cleveland State University. There will also be an anti hazing training. These sessions are a requirement for any CSU student who would like to participate in any new member education and process for any of our 18 Greek lettered organizations on campus. This is for undergraduate students only. If you have further questions, please email Fraternity and Sorority Life at fsl@csuohio.edu. 

Hosted by Center for Campus Engagement

Counseling Center Free Pizza Lunch and Open House

Wednesday, August 28

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

UN 220

Join the Counseling Center staff for a fun time and tour the Counseling Center and learn about their free services! Free pizza, chips, brownies and a drink for the first 150 students. Free giveaways, self-help brochures and Ted-Ed videos!  They are located in the Union Building (1836 Euclid Avenue) on the second floor above the Rascal House.

Hosted by Counseling Center

Popcorn Party!

Wednesday, August 28

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

UR 205

Start your year off poppin'! Come to the Public Affairs Student Services Center (UR 205) in the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education. Meet staff and grab some popcorn before or after class!

Hosted by Public Affairs Student Services Center

Women's Equality Day Celebration

Thursday, August 29

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Berkman Hall, Room 142

Please join the Mareyjoyce Green Women's Center as they welcome new students and reconnect with those back from break during Week of Welcome! They will have snacks, activities, and information around how they can support you on your educational journey here at CSU and beyond!

Hosted by The Mareyjoyce Green Women's Center

Welcome Back Mixer

Thursday, August 29

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center, BH 137

This event is part of the Week of Welcome schedule for Fall 2024 and encourages new students to meet returning students as well as interact with Department of Africana Studies faculty and staff. Additionally, students will learn about the exciting activities that can align their interests with the history and culture of Africans, African Americans, and Africans in the Diaspora through work that is done in the Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center.

Hosted by Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center

History and Social Studies Meet & Greet

Thursday, August 29

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

RT 1316

All CSU students are invited to the annual History and Social Studies Meet & Greet during the Week of Welcome on Thursday, August 29, from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM in Rhodes Tower 1316. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and trivia as you meet faculty and advisers from the College of Arts & Sciences, and the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education.

Hosted by the Department of History

College of Health Block Party

Thursday, August 29

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

CH Atrium / Yard

Welcome back to campus! Kick off the semester with a visit to the College of Health Block Party, where you will have a chance to mingle with faculty, advisors, and fellow classmates. They will be providing games, ice cream, and lemonade. They look forward to seeing you there. 

Hosted by College of Health Student Services

Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser

Thursday, August 29

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Law Atrium Lawn

Join the members of Entertainment & Sports Law Association (ESLA) for their annual cornhole tournament fundraiser. $15 per person, $30 per team. Contact Madison Becker at m.becker84@vikes.csuohio.edu for more info and to sign up.

Hosted by Entertainment & Sports Law Association (ESLA)

Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment

September 10 - 14

5:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Wolstein Center

Interested in joining a Panhellenic Sorority at CSU? Delta Zeta, Phi Mu, and Theta Phi Alpha are all participating in this formal recruitment process where you will have a chance to meet all three Panhellenic Association sororities and learn more about their organizations to figure out if sorority life is for you and which group is the best fit.

You must be a full time, undergraduate student to be eligible to join these organizations There is a $20 fee to register and participate. Registration is required. You can register at THIS LINK: https://enroll.icsrecruiter.com/pan/csuohio#!/enroll/enrollment-disclaimer

• Tuesday, Sept 10th - Potential New Member Orientation - 5:30pm
• Wednesday Sept 11th at 5pm - Recruitment Begins
• Thurs Sept 12th at 5pm - Recruitment Night 2
• Friday Sept 13th at 5pm - Recruitment Night 3
• Saturday Sept 14th at 10am - Bid Day

Hosted by Panhellenic Association

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