Cleveland State University News https://www.csuohio.edu/news/releases/2011/04/14893.html Cleveland State University News en Clothing Donations Needed for Upcoming Dress for Success Boutique on Wheels https://www.csuohio.edu/news/clothing-donations-needed-for-upcoming-dress-for-success-boutique-wheels <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><img alt="Dress for Success" height="1365" width="2048" class="media-element file-default" data-delta="1" typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.csuohio.edu/sites/default/files/dress%20for%20success%201_0.jpg" title="" /><br /> <span><span><span>The Department of Career Development and Exploration is gearing up to host its annual "Dress for Success Boutique on Wheels" event this April providing students with free professional attire for students to wear to interviews, internships or jobs. The initiative takes place each semester and serves almost 500 students over a day and a half.<br /> <br /> For the first time, Cleveland State is accepting clothing donations at Dress for Success Cleveland for this semester's event, including women's skirt suits, pantsuits, blazers, tailored blouses and dresses as well as men's suits, blazers, slacks, dress shirts and ties. <br /> <br /> All donations can be dropped off between March 18 through 21 from 10 a.m.—3 p.m. at the <a href="https://cleveland.dressforsuccess.org/">Dress for Success Cleveland building</a> at 2239 East 55 Street, Cleveland, OH 44103. <strong>Please do not bring clothing items to campus</strong>. Note that donations must also be hung on hangers and freshly washed or dry cleaned or they will not be accepted.<br /> <br /> Director for Career Development and Exploration Brittany Wampler believes this is a tangible way to support our students and knows it makes an impact.<br /> <br /> “This initiative started before CDE took it over in Spring 2022, but since then, we’ve done it every fall and spring semester,” she said. “Last fall, we supported almost 500 students over a day and a half. Access to professional attire can be a barrier for students, and this event celebrates finding professional attire for free for interviews, an internship, or a job. We want all students to find clothing that works for them so that clothing is not a worry or concern when they start their professional career journey.”<br /> <br /> She added:<br /> <br /> “Giving some professional attire to Dress for Success Cleveland that is timeless supports our students and their future.”<br /> <br /> Schedule your donation drop off <a href="https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/741937182074/false#/invitation">here</a>.</span></span></span></p></div></div></div> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:25:29 +0000 6003456 25645 at https://www.csuohio.edu Public Meeting Notice: CSU Board of Trustees (March 18 and 21) https://www.csuohio.edu/news/public-meeting-notice-csu-board-trustees-march-18-and-21 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Executive Committee of the Cleveland State University Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, March 18 at 8 a.m. In accordance with state legislation and the Bylaws of the Cleveland State University Board of Trustees, this meeting will be fully virtual, and the public session will be available via livestream, which can be <a href="https://www.csuohio.edu/board-of-trustees/board-trustees-livestream" target="_blank">accessed here</a>. The Committee will recess into executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the appointment of public officials and to discuss trade secret information required by law to be kept confidential. It is anticipated that the majority of the meeting will be in executive session, and there are no action items planned.  <br />  <br /> The Cleveland State University Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, March 21 at 8 a.m.  The meeting will be held in the West Wing on the fourth floor of the Gerald H. Gordon Conference Pavilion of the Wolstein Center, 2000 Prospect Ave. Some trustees and presenters will participate virtually in accordance with state legislation and the Bylaws of the Cleveland State University Board of Trustees. The public session of the meeting will be available via livestream, which can be <a href="https://www.csuohio.edu/board-of-trustees/board-trustees-livestream" target="_blank">accessed here</a>. <br />  <br /> If you are a member of the media and are planning to view or attend the meetings, please notify <a href="mailto:pr@csuohio.edu" target="_blank">University Marketing</a> so that we can ensure copies of meeting materials are provided to you.<br />  </p></div></div></div> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:09:26 +0000 6003571 25644 at https://www.csuohio.edu CSU’s Head of Voice in School of Music Captures National Award https://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu%E2%80%99s-head-voice-in-school-music-captures-national-award <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><img alt="Nick Klein" height="390" width="1000" class="media-element file-default" data-delta="2" typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.csuohio.edu/sites/default/files/240007_CSU_Homepage_Nick_Klein_Slider_1000x390%20%281%29_0.png" title="" /><br /> <span><span><span>The <a href="https://www.nats.org/">National Association of Teachers of Singing</a> (NATS) has announced the latest recipients of their prized NATS Emerging Leader Award and one of CSU’s own is amongst the seven recognized nationwide.<br /> <br /> Nick Klein, DMA, who currently serves as a lecturer and the head of voice in the School of Music, was named a 2024 NATS Emerging Leader Award winner. The award is designed to recognize and support NATS teachers with no more than 10 years of teaching experience. According to the website, the grant enables selected recipients to attend sessions, network with colleagues, and enjoy all the benefits available at the NATS national conference, taking place in Knoxville, Tenn. from June 28-July 2.<br /> <br /> Winners are announced every two years.<br /> <br /> “It is a huge honor to be a recipient of the NATS Emerging Leader Award this year,” said Klein. “There are nearly 10,000 members in this organization, so to be selected as one of just seven people in the country to be recognized validates all the hard work I put into my teaching and my own professional development. There are so many renowned educators who have been previous recipients of this award, so being recognized in a category with such esteemed colleagues is super exciting!”<br /> <br /> Klein earned a Bachelor of Music (2012) and Master of Music (2015) from Capital University and a Doctor of Musical Arts (2021) from the University of Washington. His teaching experience includes six years of classroom choral directing experience, 10 years of private voice lessons at all levels, nearly ten years of private piano and violin lessons at all levels, and a significant number of experiences in music directing and coaching for several local and regional theater productions.<br /> <br /> His work outside of CSU speaks to his mission of helping others. Using the wealth of knowledge gained over the years, Klein has played a major role in helping many students at the high school level prepare for university level vocal study. Many have been admitted to several reputable institutions including The Capital University Conservatory of Music, The Ohio State University, Otterbein University, and Ohio University thanks to the coaching of Klein.<br /> <br /> As an award winner, Klein will receive $750 to pay for expenses related to travel, housing, registration, food and other related costs for attendance. More importantly, it gives him the chance to continue to learn and grow both personally and professionally.<br /> <br /> “This [conference] provides a fantastic opportunity for learning and professional development, as well as socializing and networking [and] there are a number of presentations and interactive workshops that happen throughout this conference covering a wide range of topics from Science-Informed Vocal Pedagogy to Teaching Transgender Singers, and more,” he said. “There are also several private concerts that registered conference attendees get to attend, like a concert by Lawrence Brownlee (a world-famous operatic tenor), plus a gala event where I will be recognized for this award at the Leadership Luncheon, which is an exclusive event for NATS National and Regional Level leadership.”<br /> <br /> Despite his successes, he is quick to credit CSU for playing a major role in helping him get to this level, along with the support he has received along the way.<br /> <br /> “CSU has been a fabulous opportunity for me to effect change in a curriculum and voice program to better reflect current demands in the world of being a performing artist. When I came to CSU, the Voice Area and BM/MM Voice Performance curriculum had not seen many significant changes and improvements in several years, and I have since created an entirely new curriculum for BM and MM Voice Performance degrees, plus revamped the Opera Theater Workshop program to a newly designed program called Vocal Theater Workshop,” said Klein. “All of these changes have allowed me to dive into the intricacies of arts admin in a university setting and have also made our program more desirable to incoming students.”<br /> <br /> Director of the School of Music, Dr. Heather Russell, says Klein winning the award is very well-deserved, one of the main reasons being he is someone who has not only brought new ideas but takes the next step and dedicates the time and energy to develop them into new and engaging experiences for the students.<br /> <br /> “Nick has not only made change, he has given the School of Music new ways to expand our presence on campus and in the arts arena,” she said. “He expanded the program to include productions of full-length vocal theater works; [not to mention] his enthusiasm is contagious, and his work is inspiring collaboration—this coming fall, Nick and Dr. Victor Liva, CSU's Orchestra Director, plan to work together on a production of a Mozart opera.”<br /> <br /> Klein’s mission to continue to put CSU on the map can be furthered with all the insight he hopes to gain at the conference. There, he plans on attending workshops and lectures on current and trending topics in vocal pedagogy, along with listening to keynote speakers and performances. Of course, there will be plenty of time to network with other voice teachers and professionals from around the country to see what kinds of things they are doing to make their respective institutions a success.<br /> <br /> “This conference will be so beneficial to my work at CSU [as] I’m a huge believer in being a life-long learner,” he said. “I love going to professional development conferences and trainings to learn new skills to try and apply to my teaching in both my private voice studio and my classroom teaching. I always come home from these conferences with new tools and teaching methods in mind, and my students benefit from those things.”<br /> <br /> Klein points to Russell as someone who has not only provided fantastic leadership but has been extremely supportive of the changes he has been making while at CSU.<br /> <br /> “She has been a fabulous mentor to me,” he said. “I am confident that these significant changes I’ve made at CSU and the growth they have caused for me professionally are major contributors to me being selected as a recipient of this award.”<br /> <br /> Russell said Klein is not only an excellent instructor, but he inspires the students to do their very best.<br /> <br /> “Nick has invested in our vocal students beyond our expectations [and] has inspired our students to bring their very best selves to performances and modeled the dedication it takes to hone their skills,” she said. “His leadership has helped the School of Music attract and retain dedicated vocal students. He has helped our students stretch and grow, equipping them so they can experience success.”<br /> <br /> Klein is excited to not only attend the conference but bring back some good ideas to make CSU’s School of Music even better.<br /> <br /> “I’m really looking forward to attending the NATS National Conference and learning a ton of new things that I can bring back to share with the voice students at CSU,” said Klein. “I’m hopeful that this award will propel me in my involvement in NATS leadership and allow me to make even more significant contributions to the voice community.”</span></span></span></p></div></div></div> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:28:42 +0000 6003456 25642 at https://www.csuohio.edu CIFF 2024 Features CSU School of Film & Media Arts Panels https://www.csuohio.edu/news/ciff-2024-features-csu-school-film-media-arts-panels <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><img alt="Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF)" title="Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF)" height="952" width="1482" style="height: 193px; width: 300px; float: right;" class="media-element file-default media-float-right" data-delta="1" typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.csuohio.edu/sites/default/files/CIFF_24_Glow%20%281%29.png" />It's that time again! <a href="https://www.clevelandfilm.org/" target="_blank">The Cleveland International Film Festival</a> (CIFF) graces the city annually, celebrating the silver screen medium and those who make it magic.</p> <p>From Wednesday, April 3 – Saturday, April 13, the 48th edition of the CIFF will feature five unique filmmaker panels at the <a href="https://artsandsciences.csuohio.edu/film/film" target="_blank">School of Film &amp; Media Arts</a>, Idea Center, 1375 Euclid Avenue, Suite 600.</p> <p><a href="https://artsandsciences.csuohio.edu/news/ciff2024" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see the full agenda. </p> <p> </p></div></div></div> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:43:18 +0000 6003571 25636 at https://www.csuohio.edu Public Meeting Notice: CSU Board of Trustees (March 14) https://www.csuohio.edu/news/public-meeting-notice-csu-board-trustees-march-14 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Financial Affairs Committee of the Cleveland State University Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, March 14 at 8 a.m. In accordance with state legislation and the Bylaws of the Cleveland State University Board of Trustees, this meeting will be fully virtual, and the public session will be available via livestream, which can be <a href="https://www.csuohio.edu/board-of-trustees/board-trustees-livestream" target="_blank">accessed here</a>.<br />  <br /> The Academic Affairs and Student Success Committee of the Cleveland State University Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, March 14 immediately following the Financial Affairs Committee or at 9:15 a.m., whichever is later. In accordance with state legislation and the Bylaws of the Cleveland State University Board of Trustees, this meeting will be fully virtual, and the public session will be available via livestream, which can be <a href="https://www.csuohio.edu/board-of-trustees/board-trustees-livestream" target="_blank">accessed here</a>.</p> <p>If you are a member of the media and are planning to view the meeting, please notify the Office of University Marketing at <a href="mailto:pr@csuohio.edu">pr@csuohio.edu</a> so that we can ensure copies of the meeting materials are provided to you.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p></div></div></div> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:29:54 +0000 6003571 25628 at https://www.csuohio.edu License Suspensions Could be Costing Ohio a Big Chunk of Its Workforce https://www.csuohio.edu/news/license-suspensions-could-be-costing-ohio-big-chunk-its-workforce <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Suspending Ohioans’ drivers’ licenses over debts doesn’t just hurt those people. It also is likely taking a huge bite out of the state’s workforce, according to a study released last week by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.</p> <p>According to the report’s more conservative estimate, a whopping 14.4% of the Ohio labor force could be at risk of leaving it in any given year due to such suspensions. That’s a big enough chunk to affect everybody, authors Kyle D. Fee and Brian A. Mikelbank of Cleveland State University wrote.</p> <p>“Our analysis suggests that these suspensions, especially when combined with increasing driver’s license requirements, make finding and maintaining employment more difficult for a sizable portion of Ohioans, but that instability also affects the broader economy,” they wrote. “Fewer people in the labor force means fewer people to hire and fewer people to produce and consume goods and services.”</p> <p>Read the full story from the <a href="https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2024/03/06/license-suspensions-could-be-costing-ohio-a-big-chunk-of-its-workforce/" target="_blank">Ohio Capital Journal online</a>.</p> <p> </p></div></div></div> Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:45:32 +0000 6003571 25624 at https://www.csuohio.edu Things to Do on Weekends in #TheLand https://www.csuohio.edu/news/things-do-weekends-in-theland <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><img alt="Things to Do in #TheLand" title="Things to Do in #TheLand" height="390" width="1000" style="height: 312px; width: 800px;" class="media-element file-default" data-delta="1" typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.csuohio.edu/sites/default/files/front_page_slideshow/230239_CSU_Website_Homepage_Slider-Graphic_Destination-Cle_2_0.png" /></p> <p>In The Land, we celebrate food. We celebrate artists. We celebrate film. We celebrate caterpillars (no joke). And get this: we even celebrate duct tape (for real).</p> <p>The truth is, we don’t like to pass up the chance to celebrate. After all, this is The Land. And we know a thing or two about living it up.</p> <p><a href="https://www.thisiscleveland.com/events/things-to-do-this-weekend" target="_blank">Click here to find out what's going on in Cleveland over the weekend!</a><br />  </p></div></div></div> Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:33:07 +0000 6003571 25623 at https://www.csuohio.edu Get Ready for the Women’s Horizon League Tournament Game This Week! https://www.csuohio.edu/news/get-ready-for-women%E2%80%99s-horizon-league-tournament-game-week <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><img alt="Get Ready for the Men’s and Women’s Horizon League Tournament Games This Week!" height="901" width="1651" class="media-element file-default" data-delta="1" typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.csuohio.edu/sites/default/files/HL_Basketball_TIX.jpg" title="" /><br /> <span><span><span>Watch the Cleveland State Women's Basketball team in the <b>2024 Barbasol Horizon League Basketball Tournament</b> at the <b>Wolstein Center</b> this week! <a href="https://csutickets.evenue.net/signin?uf=ST&amp;continue=%2Fcgi-bin%2Fncommerce3%2FSEGetGroupList%3FlinkID%3Dcsuwc%26groupCode%3D%26RSRC%3D%26RDAT%3D%26shopperContext%3DST">Tickets are on sale now</a> for the Quarterfinal Women’s Basketball game on <b>Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m.</b><br /> <br /> <b>Gear Up for the Horizon League Tournament at Viking Outfitters!</b><br /> Gear up and support our Vikings. From shirts and hats to foam fingers and Viking helmets, Viking Outfitters has you covered.<br /> <br /> You can shop Viking Outfitters online or in person at the CSU Student Center. Student Center Location is open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.csuohio.edu/welcome/viking-outfitters-bookstore">Viking Outfitters Online</a><br /> <br /> <b>Women's Basketball || Quarterfinals vs. Northern Kentucky<br /> Thursday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m.</b><br /> <br /> <a href="https://csutickets.evenue.net/signin?uf=ST&amp;continue=%2Fcgi-bin%2Fncommerce3%2FSEGetGroupList%3FlinkID%3Dcsuwc%26groupCode%3D%26RSRC%3D%26RDAT%3D%26shopperContext%3DST">Tickets are available</a> for $10 in advance or $15 on the day of the game and include an All-You-Can-Eat and Drink package. The package includes unlimited hot dogs, popcorn, and sodas.<br /> <br /> The first 250 fans will receive official Cleveland State Women's Basketball trading cards courtesy of Greenie Sports Cards.<br /> <br /> <b>Women's Basketball Captures Horizon League Regular Season Championship</b><br /> For the first time in program history, the Cleveland State Women's Basketball team captured the 2023-24 Horizon League Regular Season Championship, with a program best 18-2 record.<br /> <br /> All CSU students receive <b>FREE admission</b> to the game!<br /> <br /> Go Vikings!</span></span></span></p></div></div></div> Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:43:23 +0000 6003456 25618 at https://www.csuohio.edu Public Meeting Notice: CSU Board of Trustees (March 6) https://www.csuohio.edu/news/public-meeting-notice-csu-board-trustees-march-6 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Real Estate and Facilities Subcommittee of the Cleveland State University Board of Trustees will meet on Wednesday, March 6 at 9 a.m. In accordance with state legislation and the Bylaws of the Cleveland State University Board of Trustees, this meeting will be fully virtual, and the public session will be available via livestream, which can be <a href="https://www.csuohio.edu/board-of-trustees/board-trustees-livestream" target="_blank">accessed here</a>. </p> <p>If you are a member of the media and are planning to view the meeting, please notify the Office of University Marketing and Communications at <a href="mailto:pr@csuohio.edu">pr@csuohio.edu</a> so that we can ensure copies of the meeting materials are provided to you.</p> <p> </p></div></div></div> Mon, 04 Mar 2024 22:14:09 +0000 6003571 25617 at https://www.csuohio.edu CSU Celebrates Women's History Month https://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-celebrates-womens-history-month <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><img alt="Women's History Month" height="390" width="1000" class="media-element file-default" data-delta="2" typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.csuohio.edu/sites/default/files/240101_HomepageSlider_v1.jpg" title="" /><br /> <br /> <span><span><span>March is Women’s History Month, and Cleveland State University has plenty of special programming in store for the community in the coming weeks and beyond.<br /> <br /> <b>Friday, February 29 – Sunday, March 3: </b>Catch<b> </b><em>Ancestra</em>, a production that weaves together past and present women's rights issues, at the<b> </b><a href="https://artscievents.csuohio.edu/event/ancestra">Outcalt Theatre at Playhouse Square</a>, 7:30 p.m. performances with a 2 p.m. Sunday Matinee, Outcalt Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1501 Euclid Avenue.<br /> <br /> Tickets can be purchased <a href="https://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/ancestra">here</a>. CSU students can use promo code STUCSU to get tickets for $5.00, faculty and staff can use promo code FAC to get tickets for $10.00.<br /> <br /> <b>Friday, March 1:</b> Courageous Conversation: Life at the Intersections, Black Womanhood, 12-1:15 p.m. via Zoom<br /> <br /> <b>Tuesday, March 5: </b></span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span><span><a href="https://artscievents.csuohio.edu/event/honoring_black_womens_contribution">Black Women and the March on Washington</a> in partnership with Africana Studies, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Student Center Atrium, 2121 Euclid Avenue.<br /> <br /> Pastry Chef Katherine will be making pizza as part of Women’s History Month chef spotlight, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., <a href="https://vikingfoodco.campusdish.com/en/locationsandmenus/the-longship-food-truck/">Viking Marketplace</a>, 2121 Euclid Avenue.<br /> <br /> <b>Thursday, March 7:</b> Women’s HERstory Month Open House, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., <a href="https://www.csuohio.edu/womenscenter/womenscenter">Mareyjoyce Green Women’s Center</a>, Berkman Hall, room 142, 2121 Euclid Avenue.<br /> <br /> <b>Thursday, March 21:</b> <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=mufz1z2UzkquqyCQMIB1COH0w_C-cepNgbmy5q9hYvZUMTlLUVJXSUVRSlZMTUdJVkU5VUowUTNETyQlQCN0PWcu">Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College Leadership Lecture Series featuring Cynthia Connolly</a>, 4 – 5 p.m., Mather Mansion, 2605 Euclid Avenue.<br /> <br /> <b>Tuesday, March 26:</b> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://artscievents.csuohio.edu/event/ujima_writing_workshop_210">Ujima Writing Workshop</a>, facilitated by Dr. Mary McDonald, in partnership with the Writing Center, 11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m., Berkman Hall, room 137, 2121 Euclid Avenue.<br /> <br /> Pizzamaker Valorie will be making a pizza as part of Women’s History Month chef spotlight, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., <a href="https://vikingfoodco.campusdish.com/en/locationsandmenus/the-longship-food-truck/">Viking Marketplace</a>, 2121 Euclid Avenue.<br /> <br /> <b>Wednesday, March 27:</b> Women’s HERstory Month Happy Hour, 5 – 7 p.m., <a href="https://www.noblebeastbeer.com/">Noble Beast Brewery</a>, 1470 Lakeside Avenue E. Register <a href="https://forms.gle/Bbza74Wjgff5mvQj8">here</a>.<br /> <br /> <b>Thursday, March 28:</b> Sankofa Screening of the film, <i><a href="https://artscievents.csuohio.edu/event/sankofa_screening_hidden_figures?_ga=2.2785075.2079347633.1708953242-1018521428.1704817121&amp;_gl=1*1aj8c68*_ga*MTAxODUyMTQyOC4xNzA0ODE3MTIx*_ga_EEYNYG39GR*MTcwOTE0MDE2NC4xNzIuMS4xNzA5MTQxMTU1LjUyLjAuMA..">Hidden Figures</a></i>, featuring a discussion with Engineering students, 11:20 a.m., Berkman Hall, room 136.<br /> <br /> <b>Thursday, April 4:</b> Our Bodies, Our Voices, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., <a href="https://www.csuohio.edu/womenscenter/womenscenter">Mareyjoyce Green Women’s Center</a>, Berkman Hall, room 142, 2121 Euclid Avenue. </span></span></span></p></div></div></div> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:22:06 +0000 6003456 25611 at https://www.csuohio.edu CSU Awarded on the Forbes America’s Best Employers 2024 List https://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-awarded-forbes-america%E2%80%99s-best-employers-2024-list <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Cleveland State University has been awarded on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers 2024. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. <a href="https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-midsize-employers/?sh=4d52ff9c210f" target="_blank">The full list can be viewed here</a>.</p> <p>America’s Best Employers have been identified in an independent survey from a vast sample of over 170,000 U.S. employees working for companies employing at least 1,000 people within the U.S. </p> <p>The final score is based on two types of evaluations:</p> <ul> <li>Personal - Given by employees themselves, also known as direct evaluations.</li> <li>Public - Given by friends and family members of employees, or members of the public who work in the same industry (also known as indirect evaluations) with a much higher weighting for personal evaluations.</li> </ul> <p>The result is two sub-lists: one for “Mid” sized organizations (those with 1,000 to 5,000 employees) and “Large” sized organizations (those with more than 5,000 employees).<br /> <br /> Based on the results of the study, CSU is ecstatic to be recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers 2024.</p> <p>Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, relevant business data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys.</p> <p> </p></div></div></div> Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:38:24 +0000 6003571 25607 at https://www.csuohio.edu Laura Bloomberg to Remain at Cleveland State University https://www.csuohio.edu/news/laura-bloomberg-remains-at-csu <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><h3><img alt="Dr. Laura Bloomberg, President of Cleveland State University" title="Dr. Laura Bloomberg, President of Cleveland State University" height="389" width="1000" style="width: 800px; height: 311px;" class="media-element file-default" data-delta="1" typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.csuohio.edu/sites/default/files/front_page_slideshow/Laura%20Bloomberg_solo_web%20slider.png" /><br /> University of Minnesota Announces Results of Presidential Search</h3> <p>Laura Bloomberg, president of Cleveland State University, has not been selected for the position of president at the University of Minnesota, it was announced on Feb. 26. Bloomberg was a finalist for the position as part of a national search the University conducted.</p> <p>“While I was not chosen for the role of president at my alma mater, the University of Minnesota,” said Bloomberg, “I was honored to be considered. At the same time, I am very happy to be here at CSU serving as the University’s eighth president and look forward to continuing to work with our board and the University’s senior leadership team to support our faculty and students.”</p> <p>Cleveland State University Board of Trustees Chair David Reynolds said that Bloomberg has the board’s full support and looks forward to continuing to work with her on the many critical initiatives underway at CSU, including the ongoing development of the University’s strategic plan. </p> <p>“CSU’s students remain our focus,” said Reynolds, “and we know Laura joins us in wanting to make sure we have the plans and programs in place to assure our University has the organizational resilience and financial stability to succeed in the future.”</p> <p> </p></div></div></div> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 21:03:41 +0000 6003571 25586 at https://www.csuohio.edu Public Meeting Notice: CSU Board of Trustees (Feb. 28) https://www.csuohio.edu/news/public-meeting-notice-csu-board-trustees-feb-28 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Executive Committee of the Cleveland State University Board of Trustees will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 8 a.m. In accordance with state legislation and the Bylaws of the Cleveland State University Board of Trustees, this meeting will be fully virtual, and the public session will be available via livestream, which can be <a href="https://www.csuohio.edu/board-of-trustees/board-trustees-livestream" target="_blank">accessed here</a>. The Committee will recess into executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the appointment and employment of a public official. It is anticipated that the majority of the meeting will be in executive session and there are no action items planned.  </p> <p>If you are a member of the media and are planning to view the meeting, please notify the Office of University Marketing at <a href="mailto:pr@csuohio.edu">pr@csuohio.edu</a> so that we can ensure copies of the meeting materials are provided to you.</p> <p> </p></div></div></div> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:41:19 +0000 6003571 25583 at https://www.csuohio.edu Public Meeting Notice: CSU Board of Trustees (Feb. 23) https://www.csuohio.edu/news/public-meeting-notice-csu-board-trustees-feb-23 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Executive Committee of the Cleveland State University Board of Trustees will meet on Friday, Feb. 23, at 3 p.m. In accordance with state legislation and the Bylaws of the Cleveland State University Board of Trustees, this meeting will be fully virtual, and the public session will be available via livestream, which can be <a href="https://www.csuohio.edu/board-of-trustees/board-trustees-livestream" target="_blank">accessed here</a>. The Committee will recess into executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the appointment and employment of a public official. It is anticipated that the majority of the meeting will be in executive session, and there are no action items planned.  <br />  <br /> If you are a member of the media and are planning to view the meeting, please notify the Office of University Marketing at <a href="mailto:pr@csuohio.edu">pr@csuohio.edu</a> so that we can ensure copies of the meeting materials are provided to you.<br />  </p></div></div></div> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:28:07 +0000 6003571 25581 at https://www.csuohio.edu [Video] “The House that Dr. Michael Schwartz Built” https://www.csuohio.edu/news/video-%E2%80%9C-house-dr-michael-schwartz-built%E2%80%9D <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><h3><div class="media-youtube-video media-element file-full media-youtube-1"> <iframe class="media-youtube-player" width="100%" height="450" title="CSU Honors the Legacy of Former President Dr. Michael Schwartz" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WcClFOaDOKg?wmode=opaque&amp;controls=0&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;theme=light&amp;cc_load_policy=1" name="CSU Honors the Legacy of Former President Dr. Michael Schwartz" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" id="CSU Honors the Legacy of Former President Dr. Michael Schwartz">Video of CSU Honors the Legacy of Former President Dr. Michael Schwartz</iframe> </div> </h3> <p><span><span><span>The late poet Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "Do not go where the path may lead. Go where there is no path and leave a trail."<br /> <br /> That quote seems to epitomize the life of Dr. Michael Schwartz. <br /> <br /> The former Cleveland State University and Kent State University president was no doubt smiling down on those gathered in his honor at CSU's Glasscock Family Foundation Ballroom on Feb. 8 to celebrate the life of a man who made a lasting impact on two great universities. However, if it weren't for the presence of a law professor at the University of Illinois named Rubin G. Cohn, the world may have never had the honor of knowing President Schwartz. <br /> <br /> According to his son Kenneth Schwartz, who spoke at the celebration of life, Professor Cohn changed his father’s life, flipping a switch within the future university president and subsequently motivating his father to do an about-face by dedicating himself to changing lives in higher education. <br /> <br /> <b>THE EARLY YEARS </b><br /> <br /> While Dr. Schwartz's pre-college life did not point to an academic career initially, he later found his calling while earning three degrees from the University of Illinois: a bachelor's degree in psychology in 1958, a master's in labor and industrial relations in 1959 and a doctorate in sociology in 1962 with an emphasis in social psychology.<br /> <br /> "My father was an accomplished statistician; in the 1960s and 70s, his research was the cutting edge of transforming the study of social psychology from anecdotal methodologies, which are scientific and statistical methods," said Ken Schwartz. "He published more than 70 books and articles in his career, and he loved teaching statistics so much that he even found time to teach statistics while provost at Kent State."  <br /> <br /> In 1971, while chairing the sociology department at Florida Atlantic University, Dr. Schwartz won a distinguished teacher award and was later promoted to dean. Then, in 1976, he started his tenure in Ohio when he was appointed vice president of Graduate Studies in research at Kent State. Dr. Schwartz, appointed president of Kent State in 1982 and having served through 1991, was described as having set the golden standard when it came to being humble, approachable and someone who truly looked out for the students and always had time for his son, who was enrolled at Kent State himself.<br /> <br /> "The students quickly realized how lucky they were; he was a great teacher, and I know," said Ken Schwartz. "In graduate school, when I was dealing with my own graduate statistics and was confused, I got some late-night tutoring from him while he was president at Kent State; he would pick up that phone late at night and walk me through it."<br /> <br /> He also shared that when studying at the Kent State Student Center, students approached him with nothing but nice things to say about his father.<br /> <br /> "Random students would walk up to me and say, 'Are you Ken Schwartz and is your father, President Schwartz?'" he said. "I would smile and say yes, and they would say without exception, 'I just want you to know that I think he's doing a great job;' that's a pretty special experience."<br /> <br /> <b>THE PEACEMAKER </b><br /> <br /> Dr. Schwartz prided himself on being someone who could be counted upon to be a calming presence in the face of adversity. As a young professor and associate dean at Indiana University in the 1960s, Dr. Schwartz was personally approached by the university to negotiate with students who took over buildings on campus during Vietnam War protests. Not only did he successfully de-escalate those situations and help avoid violence, but he also returned the university to a late-1960s version of peace and civility, Ken Schwartz recalled.<br /> <br /> Several years later, in 1977, Dr. Schwartz again took it upon himself to be the calming force necessary at Kent State University. <br /> <br /> "While he was vice president and interim president at Kent State, protests unfortunately erupted on campus over the construction of a building near where some students were shot on May 4, 1970," said Ken Schwartz. "He successfully navigated protestors, politicians, courts and the community, but this experience launched him on a personal mission of education and healing that, with the help of many others, ultimately led to the establishment of the May 4 memorial dedicated to a sad American tragedy."<br /> <br /> <b>THE INNOVATOR </b><br /> <br /> Although his presidency at Kent State would end on March 15, 1991, Dr. Schwartz used his retirement to return to the classroom, teaching graduate courses in higher education administration and statistical methods at Kent State. His legacy of outstanding leadership continued in 2002, when he served as CSU president until June 2009, spearheading projects that saw new student housing constructed while a new student center and administration buildings were built. <br /> <br /> Friend, colleague and CSU Professor Emeritus William Bowen remembers when Dr. Schwartz first arrived on campus and was taken aback by how involved he wanted to be right from the very beginning.<br /> <br /> "He went around and gave talks to introduce himself and to get to know some of the various student groups and faculty groups. Those talks were audacious, and they were inspiring," said Bowen. "I doubt that students had ever before heard someone in a position of academic authority describe the purpose of the university to them and tell them what they were supposed to be doing and what they were doing at the university."<br /> <br /> Friend, colleague and CSU’s Vice President of Legal and Compliance Sonali Wilson remembers not only the kindness Dr. Schwartz exhibited to her, but also his deep appreciation for CSU and its students.<br /> <br /> "I'll always remember all the impact that he had on all of us, on this community and this university; I'll always remember his wisdom and smarts, I will always remember his wit and humor, I will always remember his support and mentorship," she said. "And, of course, I will always remember his spirit and dedication to this university and the students he loved."<br /> <br /> <b>THE FRIEND </b><br /> <br /> Current CSU President Dr. Laura Bloomberg would soon get to know Dr. Schwartz when she became CSU's eighth president in 2021. Even though he had been out of office for over a decade, Dr. Schwartz was more than willing to mentor her. <br /> <br /> "When I was first introduced to him by his friend and fellow author Bill Bowen, we had lunch together, he told me to call him anytime,” Dr. Bloomberg recalled. “I took him up on that, and honest to goodness, I got more good advice from that man than I could ever possibly share with all of you."<br /> <br /> She continued,  "It always stands out to me that he took my calls whenever I called; he took my calls when he was sick, he was in pain, he was tired, he was in hospice—and he took my calls and answered my questions and pushed back and challenged me to think harder or deeper or longer about key issues, and I am so grateful for that.<br /> <br /> "For all of us who knew Michael in his professional capacity, I extend on our collective behalf huge gratitude that you shared him with the world of higher education, with the world of ideas, with the world of the academy because I believe it comes at a bit of a pause to Michael, the family man, but I believe he had the heart for both, and we are so grateful for what he contributed," said Dr. Bloomberg.<br /> <br /> Friend and CSU Board of Trustees Vice Chair Tim Cosgrove also paid tribute to Dr. Schwartz, echoing the sentiment that he always took the time to listen to students, colleagues and friends, and that his enduring legacy will live on through many, even those who didn't personally know him.<br /> <br /> "You will live through the countless lives you've changed; you will live through those who never met you but benefit from your life's mission. Michael, it is appropriate that we are here today in the student center, a building that you built; outside of this room and throughout our campus and the Kent State campus, there are thousands of students whose lives will be changed and enriched because of you and what you built,” said Cosgrove.<br /> <br /> <b>THE LEGACY </b><br /> <br /> Despite all of the successes Dr. Schwartz had as a university president, the lives he affected and the legacy he left, Ken Schwartz believes celebrating his father's life means acting to ensure the freedom to teach, research and study in search of the many truths that make us who we are and to combat meanness with kindness and education, just the way he did each day. <br /> <br /> "It's to bring people together to celebrate our diversity and our differences," said Ken Schwartz. "When any of you do this, when we do this, I am sure Michael Schwartz is somewhere in the universe, he's coaching a little league game or casting a fly-fishing pole into those cosmic waters and he's smiling because another life has been changed."  <br /> <br /> To view the Celebration of Life in its entirety, click <a href="https://youtu.be/rm0PIhuDTfQ">here</a>.</span></span></span></p></div></div></div> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:28:54 +0000 6003456 25579 at https://www.csuohio.edu CSU School of Nursing to Release New Flexible Learning Options for Nursing Students Looking to Get Ahead https://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-school-nursing-release-new-flexible-learning-options-for-nursing-students-looking-get-ahead <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Cleveland State University School of Nursing in the College of Health is excited to announce the launch of several online nursing programs for the Fall 2024 semester. </p> <p>The Accelerated <a href="https://onlinelearning.csuohio.edu/programs/online-accelerated-bsn-program">Bachelor of Science in Nursing</a> program will be a 16-month, full-time program with online coursework and two campus residencies. Preparation support for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), a nationwide exam to determine if students are ready to practice, will also be integrated throughout the program. Accelerated BSN programs can be completed over four semesters. </p> <p>The School of Nursing will also launch two new MSN and post-graduate certificates for Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner programs. They will all be full-time. The MSN degrees can be completed in as few as two years. They will join the Nursing Education, Forensic Nursing, Clinical Science Leader and Specialized Populations MSN degree programs. The four part-time programs allow students to further enhance their skills and overall competencies with 100% online coursework. </p> <p>The University’s Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner post-graduate certificates will be full-time programs that can be completed in one year and three months. Students who wish to go the extra mile to make a difference in their communities will have the opportunity to be better prepared for the FNP and PMHNP certification exams. The FNP program further connects students to the Cleveland and CSU community with one on-site residency. </p> <p>Cleveland State’s BSN and MSN programs can further prepare students for the rigors of an ever-evolving and highly specialized field and ensure they have the skills needed to excel in their nursing careers. <a href="https://www.ncsbn.org/research/recent-research/workforce.page">47.2% of Registered Nurses</a> surveyed in the 2022 National Nursing Workforce Study credited a BSN as the degree that qualified them for their first nursing license in the United States, a spike from 41.8% in 2020 and 39% in 2015. The <a href="https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/Print/registered-nurses.htm">2022 median pay</a> for registered nurses was just above $81,000 per year and $39 per hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. </p> <p>To learn more about <a href="https://onlinelearning.csuohio.edu/">CSU’s online nursing</a>, social work and law programs, visit onlinelearning.csuohio.edu.  </p> <p>Founded in 1973, Cleveland State’s School of Nursing prides itself on several core values, including accountability, civility, collaboration, diversity and inclusivity. The school <a href="https://health.csuohio.edu/nursing-school/partnerships-0">has partnered with</a> University Hospitals, the Cleveland Clinic and MetroHealth to offer clinical placements for its students. It provides a handful of undergraduate programs that fit a variety of student needs and flexibilities, including a traditional and accelerated path toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. An RN to BSN program is offered to students who hold an active Ohio Registered Nurse License.</p></div></div></div> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:11:57 +0000 2898067 25577 at https://www.csuohio.edu Dr. Rama K. Jayanti Named Monte Ahuja Endowed Chair in Global Business https://www.csuohio.edu/news/dr-rama-k-jayanti-named-monte-ahuja-endowed-chair-in-global-business <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Cleveland State University and the Monte Ahuja College of Business are pleased to announce Dr. Rama K. Jayanti, professor of marketing, as the new Monte Ahuja Endowed Chair in Global Business.</p> <p><img alt="Dr. Rama Jayanti" title="Dr. Rama Jayanti" height="5472" width="3648" style="height: 300px; width: 200px; margin: 8px 10px; float: right;" class="media-element file-default media-float-right" data-delta="1" typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.csuohio.edu/sites/default/files/RamaApproved-198.jpg" />In this role, Jayanti works with community partners, both public and private, to establish new research areas and develop leading-edge educational programs. She will also create new graduate programs that will both enhance the CSU learning experience and boost the university's visibility.<br /> <br /> "A professor who holds an endowed chair is expected to serve as a beacon of energy that generates innovative thinking about important social problems," said Jayanti. "This energy creates ripples of impact by engaging students, provoking scholars and reaching out to the greater community. I hope to be instrumental in bringing this new energy to the endowed chair position and to the Monte Ahuja College of Business."</p> <p>A member of CSU's faculty since 1992, Jayanti recently finished teaching and conducting research at Nanyang Business School at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore on a Fulbright grant. There, she explored consumers' learning in health communities, the threat to consumer health by pharmaceutical marketing and improving theories and methods in the health marketing discipline. Much of her recent work has also focused on the digital transformation of healthcare.</p> <p>Jayanti has a strong portfolio of research published in top journals in the field of marketing such as the Journal of Management Studies, Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, Journal of Macro Marketing, Journal of Business Research, Journal of Advertising Research and Journal of Public Policy and Marketing, among others. Her worldwide teaching experience spans the United States, Germany, India and Singapore.</p> <p>She also actively serves several non-profit organizations, including Playhouse Square and Habitat for Humanity, and is an ardent champion of sustainability initiatives at the Monte Ahuja College of Business and campus-wide.</p> <p>As a first-generation American and working mother, Jayanti feels fortunate to be part of a family-friendly culture at the Monte Ahuja College of Business and CSU. Having received multiple U.S. Fulbright awards, she has helped harness and clarify the capabilities of different regions through the world, which has in turn won her international recognition as a scholar.</p> <p>"CSU has been a steady home in my professional journey, and this appointment is a testament to my long-term efforts and commitment to CSU," she said. "I want to thank the Ahujas for their generous support in setting up this endowment. This recognition signals our top management's commitment to recognize faculty excellence in teaching, mentorship, research, governance and outreach efforts. The current leadership's extraordinary focus on diversity and inclusion makes me proud to be associated with CSU."<br />  </p></div></div></div> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:56:31 +0000 6003571 25575 at https://www.csuohio.edu Protest to Progress Traces 60 Years of CSU and the Civil Rights Act https://www.csuohio.edu/news/protest-progress-traces-60-years-csu-and-civil-rights-act <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><h3><img alt="Protest to Progress CSU" height="460" width="1181" style="width: 800px; height: 312px;" class="media-element file-default" data-delta="1" typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.csuohio.edu/sites/default/files/240007_Protest_to_Progress_Homepage_Slider_V1a.png" title="" /></h3> <h3><a href="https://issuu.com/clestate/docs/230387_protest-to-progress_flipbook_fa" target="_blank">View the exhibit online here</a>!</h3> <p><span><span><span>A new exhibit commemorating 60 years of the Civil Rights Act in conjunction with 60 years of Cleveland State University can now be viewed on display in the first-floor atrium of CSU’s Berkman Hall—home to the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College—through Feb. 29.<br /> <br /> Protest to Progress reflects the tenor of tragedy and triumph from the 1960s to today. The first influx of Black students at CSU had a profound influence that helped create the diverse, inclusive and welcoming campus it is today. <br /> <br /> Ron Kisner, CSU alumnus and founder of The Vindicator, said he hopes the Protest to Progress exhibit will help answer the question, “How did we get here?” through photos, newspaper clippings and commentary.<br /> <br /> “The exhibit attempts to connect the history of CSU to events in the city and nation that shaped the University's early and future directions,” he said during the opening reception on Feb. 1. “It also highlights how the University's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion evolved for it to become an urban university for all, reflecting [CSU President] Dr. Laura Bloomberg's vision.”<br /> <br /> “As you read through the exhibit, you will know that we didn’t get everything right in our history; there are many mistakes and setbacks,” said Dr. Bloomberg. “I hope you will also see that we wanted this to be portrayed honestly, setbacks and all; this is our story; we are proud of the whole thing, and I am so glad you are here to enjoy it.”  <br /> <br /> Vice President of Student Belonging and Success Dr. Tachelle Banks also commented on how the exhibit's unveiling demonstrates CSU’s significant contribution to diversity and the Cleveland community since its inception in 1964. <br /> <br /> “What we’re doing at CSU is taking proactive steps on the institution we have to create welcome environments and affirming experiences that offer students a sense of belonging that they rightfully deserve,” she said. “To put it kindly, if you choose CSU as a student, we choose you. This is not an easy task at all, and it is not for the faint of heart. This work requires compassion and commitment to do what is right for our students. And now is the right time to do what is right for our students at CSU.”<br /> <br /> Dr. Thomas Bynum chairs CSU’s Department of Africana Studies and pointed out that the department has long roots that stretch back to the founding of the Black Studies program at CSU under the leadership of Ralph Pruitt in 1969. That came less than one year after the first Black Studies department was founded at San Francisco State University. Over the last six decades, the department has continued to be a haven for students.  <br /> <br /> “With support from the University and community partners, the Department of Africana Studies will continue the legacy of providing a safe space for students to learn more about Black history and culture throughout the African diaspora,” said Dr. Bynum. “We are proud to be a part of this exhibit [and] we greatly appreciate President Bloomberg’s support, vision and leadership.”<br /> <br /> Kisner also believes patrons will be interested in understanding the racial tensions that existed at CSU, and how “demands” of the first CSU President Dr. Harold Enarson resulted in new groundbreaking events on campus. <br /> <br /> “The creation of the Black Studies Program, the first African American Homecoming Queen (under some duress); the seeding of the African American Cultural Center; and the founding of the Black student newspaper, The Vindicator, now a cultural magazine,” said Kisner. “Significantly, the exhibit portrays how an editorial cartoon in the Cauldron mocking the homecoming queen nod and other Black progress led to a burning of the newspaper's edition on campus.”<br /> <br /> Kisner added:<br /> <br /> “The exhibit traces CSU's growth out of ‘protest’ toward ‘progress’ that has led to creative, inclusive educational and cultural programs endemic of a university looking toward a robust future meeting the new needs of a multi-cultural student body and city.” </span></span></span></p> <h3> </h3></div></div></div> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:39:45 +0000 6003456 25573 at https://www.csuohio.edu Public Meeting Notice: CSU Board of Trustees (Feb. 15) https://www.csuohio.edu/news/public-meeting-notice-csu-board-trustees-feb-15 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Executive Committee of the Cleveland State University Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 4 p.m. In accordance with state legislation and the Bylaws of the Cleveland State University Board of Trustees, this meeting will be fully virtual, and the public session will be available via livestream, which can be <a href="https://www.csuohio.edu/board-of-trustees/board-trustees-livestream">accessed here</a>. The Committee will recess into executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the appointment and employment of a public official. It is anticipated that the majority of the meeting will be in executive session, and there are no action items planned.  </p> <p>If you are a member of the media and are planning to view the meeting, please notify the Office of University Marketing at <a href="mailto:pr@csuohio.edu">pr@csuohio.edu</a> so that we can ensure copies of the meeting materials are provided to you.</p> <p> </p></div></div></div> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:06:14 +0000 6003571 25561 at https://www.csuohio.edu [Video] Watch the Latest Student-produced Cleveland Conversations https://www.csuohio.edu/news/video-watch-latest-student-produced-cleveland-conversations <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Hear from fall '23 University Valedictorian Isis Duncan, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees Tim Cosgrove and Cleveland State University Provost Nigamanth Sridhar as they talk about their experiences at CSU.</p> <p></p><div class="media-youtube-video media-element file-full media-youtube-2"> <iframe class="media-youtube-player" width="100%" height="450" title="Cleveland Conversations - Isis Duncan, Tim Cosgrove &amp; Nigamanth Sridhar" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/w0dwjoLyoU8?wmode=opaque&amp;controls=0&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;theme=light&amp;cc_load_policy=1" name="Cleveland Conversations - Isis Duncan, Tim Cosgrove &amp; Nigamanth Sridhar" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" id="Cleveland Conversations - Isis Duncan, Tim Cosgrove &amp; Nigamanth Sridhar">Video of Cleveland Conversations - Isis Duncan, Tim Cosgrove &amp;amp; Nigamanth Sridhar</iframe> </div> <p> </p></div></div></div> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:42:42 +0000 6003571 25558 at https://www.csuohio.edu Spotlight on: Career Development and Exploration https://www.csuohio.edu/news/spotlight-career-development-and-exploration <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><h3>Plenty of Beneficial Events for Students Highlight a Busy Semester</h3> <p><span><span><span>Throughout the spring semester, there are plenty of opportunities for students to engage in events thanks to the outstanding offerings provided by CSU's Career Development and Exploration. These four marquee events can put students in the driver's seat and put them in the best possible position to succeed upon commencement from CSU.<br /> <br /> <b>TECH DAY </b></span></span></span><span><span><span>—</span></span></span><span><span><span><b> FEBRUARY 20</b><br /> <br /> Taking place on the 3rd floor in the Student Center from 8:30–</span></span></span><span><span><span>11 a.m. and 3</span></span></span><span><span><span>–5:30 p.m. with a breakfast/breakout session in the morning and then a breakout session/networking happy hour with employers in the afternoon, TECH Day enables students across all majors to attend as the field continues to grow. A recent story by Susan Graser of Cleveland.com noted that Cleveland tops Pittsburgh and Columbus for several jobs in tech, with approximately 13,000 jobs projected open.<br /> <br /> "We need to elevate CSU as the place to hire tech talent and Cleveland as a top destination for tech jobs – in the public sector (public interest technology), private sector, start-ups, and more," said Director for Career Development and Exploration Brittany Wampler. "As CSU is a part of the network of employers and education institutions around Public Interest Technology (PIT-UN), faculty and Career Development have been awarded grants to move the needle forward on tech for the public good. TECH Day will highlight opportunities locally and nationally that will resonate with our students, getting a job and working toward a mission to improve the lives of others through our work."<br /> <br /> <b>GRADUATE HEALTH PROFESSIONS FAIR </b></span></span></span><span><span><span>—</span></span></span><span><span><span><b> FEBRUARY 29</b><br /> <br /> Taking place on leap day, February 29, the Graduate Health Professions Fair will be held in the CSU Student Center Ballroom and is an exceptional opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a health professional and learning more about the field. Representatives from medical, dental, optometry, pharmacy, veterinary, PA, PT, OT, and even CSU's graduate programs in the College of Health will be on hand to answer questions.<br /> <br /> "As the last day in a caravan of Graduate Health Professions Fairs in Ohio and Indiana, Cleveland State will host the region's first-ever graduate health professions fair with 65 tables of health professions graduate programs and participation from CSU, Case Western, John Carroll, Oberlin, Walsh, and The University of Akron," said Wampler. For students interested in these competitive fields, it offers the opportunity to talk to admissions professionals about the schools and programs, get advice, and learn more. It will be a one-of-a-kind opportunity that we've never had before, not to mention a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow as a pre-professional student!"<br /> <br /> <b>UNIVERSITY-WIDE CAREER FAIR </b>—</span></span></span><span><span><span><b> MARCH 6</b><br /> <br /> One of the marquee events of the entire year, the University-wide Career Fair, sponsored by Avient, takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Center on all three floors. The event introduces students of all years and employers across all industries. It features 125 tables spanning the entire Student Center with opportunities for students to meet employers, land interviews (and maybe internships and jobs!), and enter to win big prizes, including iPads, gift cards, Cavaliers and Guardians tickets, and for one lucky undergraduate student, complete Fall 2025 in-state tuition paid for.<br /> <br /> "At CSU, we are here to show students that there is a place for you in the professional world. For first-year students, it is an introduction to networking and managing a career fair. For upper-level students, this might be where they meet their future employer," said Wampler. "We know the Career Fair can land that first job after graduation or first internship that will make their resume more competitive for the future. ALL students must plan to attend, first-year through senior and graduate students; CSU Alumni are also welcome!" <br /> <br /> <b>DRESS FOR SUCCESS/BOUTIQUE ON WHEELS </b></span></span></span><span><span><span>—</span></span></span><span><span><span><b> APRIL 16 and 17</b><br /> <br /> The Dress for Success/Boutique on Wheels will take place in the Career Development offices on the second floor of Rhodes West and takes place over two days, with Graduate and Law students having their chance on April 16 and all students the next day. Fast Passes, which allow students to pick a time to come in and skip the walk-in line, can be claimed in the Career Development offices on Monday, April 15, before the event. Walk-ins are also welcome on their respective dates.<br /> <br /> "Every student should prioritize this at some point in their college career!" said Wampler. "Professional dress can be a barrier and is expensive! We do this each semester (Spring 2024 will be our fifth!), and if a student goes each semester of their college career, they can get eight free outfits throughout their college experience. We partner with Dress for Success Cleveland and Passages Cleveland, and if anyone is interested in donating, please reach out to those organizations, and they will gladly accept professional attire from you for the event!"</span></span></span></p></div></div></div> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:14:56 +0000 6003456 25553 at https://www.csuohio.edu Public Meeting Notice: EADC Board of Directors https://www.csuohio.edu/news/public-meeting-notice-eadc-board-directors-0 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Euclid Avenue Development Corporation (EADC) will hold a special Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 10:30 a.m. to review request for authorization of a Memorandum of Understanding with Cleveland State University and a Management Agreement with PSF Management Company.<br />  <br /> The meeting will be held at 2300 Euclid Avenue, Room AC 208. There is also a Zoom option to those who cannot join in person, <a href="https://csuohio.zoom.us/j/84869993584" target="_blank">which is available here</a>.</p> <p> </p></div></div></div> Fri, 09 Feb 2024 20:36:13 +0000 6003571 25551 at https://www.csuohio.edu Green Book Cleveland Digs Deep into History of Black Leisure https://www.csuohio.edu/news/green-book-cleveland-digs-deep-history-black-leisure <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><h3>Interactive Site Takes Viewers Back Into the Annals of Northeast Ohio Recreation</h3> <p><span><span><span>A project started by CSU Professor of History Mark Souther in 2021 is gaining traction, and it’s putting a spotlight on the history of Black leisure and recreation in Northeast Ohio.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://greenbookcleveland.org/">Green Book Cleveland</a> started in the Center for Public History + Digital Humanities at CSU, but has expanded over the past two and a half years into a broader collaborative. In 2021, Souther got the idea of involving CSU students to help research sites in the area that were either listed in the well-known Green Book guides for African American travelers in the 1930s-60s or were welcoming places throughout that time frame. His initial goal was to have the project to begin as a digital history project, and that it would become widely accessible and offer a basis for inspiring broader community interest and involvement.<br /> <br /> “Green Book Cleveland is intended as a restorative history project to preserve and share stories of places that might otherwise be absent in the city's and region's history and aims to generate awareness of African American history in Northeast Ohio that moves beyond the Underground Railroad and the Civil Rights Movement,” said Souther. “Leisure and recreation shouldn't be seen as simply lighthearted or frivolous; Black Northeast Ohioans often struggled to overcome bars to entry in leisure and recreation spots and found it necessary to carve out their own spaces. Green Book Cleveland also seeks to use emerging knowledge of these place-based histories to encourage commemorative actions and even to contribute to larger efforts to bring more equitable access to green space in the region.”<br /> <br /> Souther also points out that the goal of Green Book Cleveland is to restore visibility to places that live in people's memory but have in most cases been erased from the landscape. For instance, in Cleveland as in most American cities, Black communities were often among those that suffered disproportionately as urban renewal and other demolition programs leveled wide swaths of the city, and as disinvestment and population flight hollowed out these places. The project has called attention to places that might surprise many people today.  <br /> <br /> “Northeast Ohio had at least two Black-owned beaches in the early 20th century – one in Lorain and another in Ashtabula,” said Souther. “Cleveland African American inventor Garrett Morgan developed the Wakeman Country Club for African Americans in the 1920s in the town of Wakeman in Huron County, and it was just one of several Black-owned rural resorts scattered around Northeast Ohio.”<br /> <br /> The Center's key partner is the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, who was awarded a National Park Foundation Mellon Humanities Postdoctoral Fellowship for 2023-25 on the basis of this collaboration. It includes representatives from Cleveland Metroparks, Summit Metro Parks, the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, The Trust for Public Land, ThirdSpace Action Lab, Ohio &amp; Erie Canalway National Heritage Area, and the University of Akron.<br /> <br /> “Dr. Hazim Abdullah-Smith, a recent American Studies doctoral recipient from the University of Maryland, is now actively engaged in the project,” said Souther. “The project team is continuing to do research, conduct oral history interviews, and engage with other organizations and individuals with similar programmatic interests.”<br /> <br /> As Green Book Cleveland continued to grow, the CSU Center for Public History + Digital Humanities' developer Erin Bell established the project website, which uses a novel WordPress plugin called PlacePress that was developed in-house and made possible by grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.<br /> <br /> PlacePress is a free digital tool that anyone in the world can use to create similar location-based stories and tours.<br /> <br /> “This project draws on my expertise as an urban and public historian and is a public-facing showcase of CSU undergraduate and graduate students' scholarship,” said Souther. “In my classes, I train students do original research, understand their work in broader historical context, engage with digital tools, and develop their "voice" as authors for a public audience; At the end of the semester, they've completed not merely a paper to be graded but an example of their writing and curatorial skills.”<br /> <br /> That very model has extended to two classes at the University of Akron during this school year, with students there researching similar histories in the Akron area. In fact, one of the graduate students in the first group of CSU students, Erich Schnack ('22), has continued his work on it as a park Ranger at Cuyahoga Valley National Park, recently securing a position at Yosemite National Park in California.<br /> <br /> “The Green Book Cleveland team is excited about the project’s potential to craft a more complete history of our region,” said Souther. “One that inspires dialogue and planning that creates civic spaces where everyone feels welcome.”</span></span></span><br />  </p></div></div></div> Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:32:37 +0000 6003456 25549 at https://www.csuohio.edu MetroHealth and CSU Announce Partnership to Expand Healthcare Access https://www.csuohio.edu/news/metrohealth-and-csu-announce-partnership-expand-healthcare-access <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>MetroHealth System and Cleveland State University announced a partnership Wednesday to expand health care services for the university's students, faculty and staff. </p> <p>Through the partnership, MetroHealth will have caregivers in the CSU Clinic, located in the university's College of Health. Caregivers will treat minor injuries and illnesses that normally wouldn't require an emergency room visit. </p> <p>Learn more by reading <a href="https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/cincinnati/news/2024/01/31/metrohealth-cleveland-state-partnership" target="_blank">this article from Spectrum News 1</a>.</p> <p> </p></div></div></div> Tue, 06 Feb 2024 13:29:49 +0000 6003571 25547 at https://www.csuohio.edu [Video] Center for Computing Education and Instruction Launches at Cleveland State University https://www.csuohio.edu/news/video-center-for-computing-education-and-instruction-launches-cleveland-state-university <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><h3>CCEI Demonstrates Commitment to Expanding Access to Computer Science Education </h3> <p></p><div class="media-youtube-video media-element file-full media-youtube-3"> <iframe class="media-youtube-player" width="100%" height="450" title="Center for Computing Education and Instruction (CCEI) Launches at CSU" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k7c6eueXRmk?wmode=opaque&amp;controls=0&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;theme=light&amp;cc_load_policy=1" name="Center for Computing Education and Instruction (CCEI) Launches at CSU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" id="Center for Computing Education and Instruction (CCEI) Launches at CSU">Video of Center for Computing Education and Instruction (CCEI) Launches at CSU</iframe> </div> <p>Nearly 200 area business, non-profit, philanthropic and public sector leaders—as well as educators and students—recently came together to celebrate the launch of The Center for Computing Education and Instruction (CCEI) at Cleveland State University (CSU). Attendees included Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education Mike Duffey, CSU President Dr. Laura Bloomberg, Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) CEO Dr. Warren Morgan and The Cleveland Foundation President and CEO Lillian Kuri.<br /> <br /> The establishment of the center comes after more than a decade of work between CSU, CMSD, The Cleveland Foundation and many other partners to expand equitable access to high-quality CS education and related careers in Cleveland through teacher training and support, courses and programming, awareness and exploration. <br /> <br /> “Computing and information technology jobs are expected to grow nearly twice as fast as the labor market in the next 10 years,” said Dr. Bloomberg. “The number of CMSD graduates choosing to pursue CS-related degrees continues to increase, thanks in part to our strong CSU-CMSD teacher education partnership; the support of numerous community partners and organizations; and the support of Lt. Gov. Husted, Chancellor Mike Duffey and state legislative leaders.” <br /> <br /> “Together with CSU, CMSD is committed to expanding access to CS courses in schools, supporting ALL students to participate and succeed in those courses—especially those who have been historically underrepresented in the field—and to ramp up CS and IT-related career experiences and work-based learning,” added Dr. Morgan.<br /> <br /> Watch the video to learn more about the center’s plans to to deepen and spread impact locally, and to scale its programming and support in both urban and rural communities across the state. <br /> <br />  </p></div></div></div> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:34:27 +0000 6003571 25543 at https://www.csuohio.edu CSU Celebrates Black History Month https://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-celebrates-black-history-month-2 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><span><span><span>February is Black History Month, and Cleveland State University has plenty of special programming in store for the community in the coming weeks and throughout the rest of the semester.<br /> <br /> <b>Thursday, February 1:</b> </span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><a href="https://artscievents.csuohio.edu/event/let_freedom_ring_solidarity_day">Let Freedom Ring Solidarity Day</a>, featuring an exhibition on student organizations and presentations by the Shaw High School Cosmetology Department from 11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. in Berkman Hall, room 137, 1899 East 22nd Street.</span></span></span><br />  </li> <li><span><span><span>Cleveland State University’s <a href="https://issuu.com/clestate/docs/230387_protest-to-progress_flipbook_fa"><i>Protest to Progress: 60 Years of Cleveland State and Civil Rights</i></a>—a powerful reflection on the history of CSU set against the backdrop of the American civil rights movement in the city of Cleveland—is located in the first-floor atrium of CSU’s Berkman Hall—home to the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College. The exhibit will officially open for public viewing at 3:30 p.m. and remain open through the remainder of Black History Month.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><span><b>Saturday, February 3: </b><a href="https://artscievents.csuohio.edu/event/hip_hop_workshop">Hip Hop Workshop</a> sponsored by Black-on-Black Crime, Inc., a free and open to the public from 1:55 – 6 p.m. in Berkman Hall, room 136, 1899 East 22nd Street.<br /> <br /> <b>Thursday, February 6:</b> The <a href="https://artscievents.csuohio.edu/event/black_history_mannequin_challenge">Black History Mannequin Challenge</a> in partnership with the Mareyjoyce Green Women’s Center and Military Student Success Center, 11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. in Berkman Hall, room 137, 1899 East 22nd Street.<br /> <br /> <strong>Wednesday, February 14: </strong>Black History Month Kick-Back, 3-5 p.m. in the Student Center 3rd Floor ballroom, 2121 Euclid Avenue.<br /> <br /> <b>Thursday, February 15:</b> <a href="https://artscievents.csuohio.edu/event/umoja_round_table_with_medical_professionals">Umoja Roundtable</a> with medical professionals, in partnership with the <a href="https://www.csuohio.edu/career-development-exploration/career-development-exploration">Office of Career Development and Exploration</a>, 11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m., Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center, 1899 East 22nd<sup> </sup>Street.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong>Tuesday, February 20:</strong> </span></span></span>Bridging the Financial Gap: Black History Empowerment Session, 1-2:30 p.m. in the Fenn Tower Ballroom 303 3rd Floor</p> <p>PNC Bank’s African American Business Group employees and Cleveland State University Multicultural Engagement and Student Success Initiatives employees and students will discuss identifying financial struggles learned and experienced and how to navigate over those obstacles with available resources and strong financial practices.<br /> <br /> <span><span><span><b>Thursday, February 22 – Sunday, March 3: </b><a href="https://artscievents.csuohio.edu/event/ancestra">Outcalt Theatre at Playhouse Square</a>, 7:30 p.m. performances with a 2 p.m. Sunday Matinee, Outcalt Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1501 Euclid Avenue.<br /> <br /> <i>Ancestra</i>, an original production written by Holly Holsinger and Chris Szajbert, and directed by Holly Holsinger, was inspired by the 1853 National Women’s Rights Convention. <b><i>American Sign Language supported performance will be Thursday, February 29</i></b>. (Free tickets are available for Africana Studies students, faculty, and staff.  Please inquire about tickets with Ms. LaDonna Simmons, Administrative Secretary)<br /> <br /> <b>Friday, February 23 and Saturday, February 24:</b> <a href="https://artscievents.csuohio.edu/event/project_400_setting_the_record_straight">Project 400, Setting the Record Straight</a>: Don’t Believe the Hype – Hip Hop @ 50 Conference through the Diversity Institute, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Student Center Ballroom, 2121 Euclid Avenue. <a href="https://levin.csuohio.edu/di/project-400-2024-conference?_ga=2.150635702.1805307832.1705930321-1018521428.1704817121&amp;_gl=1*1nblp98*_ga*MTAxODUyMTQyOC4xNzA0ODE3MTIx*_ga_EEYNYG39GR*MTcwNTkzNTk4NC45MC4xLjE3MDU5MzY0OTUuNTEuMC4w">Register to attend</a>.<br /> <br /> <b>Thursday, February 29: </b><a href="https://artscievents.csuohio.edu/event/black_history_month_team_legend">Black History Month Team Legend</a>: The Voice Competition with a Tribute to Black Poets in partnership with the <a href="https://www.csuohio.edu/residence-life/residence-life-and-housing">Department of Residence Life and Housing</a>, 11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m., Berkman Hall, room 137, 1899 East 22nd Street.<br /> <br /> <b>Saturday, March 2:</b> <a href="https://artscievents.csuohio.edu/event/hip_hop_workshop">Hip Hop Workshop</a> sponsored by Black-on-Black Crime, Inc., a free and open to the public from 1:55 – 6 p.m. in Berkman Hall, room 136, 1899 East 22nd Street.<br /> <br /> <b>Tuesday, March 5:</b> <a href="https://artscievents.csuohio.edu/event/honoring_black_womens_contribution">Honoring Black Women’s Contribution</a> to the 1963 March on Washington in partnership with the <a href="https://www.csuohio.edu/womenscenter/womenscenter">Mareyjoyce Green Women’s Center</a> and the <a href="https://www.csuohio.edu/vikingvets/vikingvets">Veteran and Military Student Success Center</a> with remarks by Dr. Adrienne Gosselin, Associate Professor of English and Africana Studies, 11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. in the Student Center Atrium, 2121 Euclid Avenue.<br /> <br /> <b>Tuesday, March 26:</b> <a href="https://artscievents.csuohio.edu/event/ujima_writing_workshop_210">Ujima Writing Workshop</a> facilitated by Dr. Mary McDonald in partnership with the Writing Center, 11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. in Berkman Hall, room 136, 1899 East 22nd Street.<br /> <br /> <b>Thursday, March 28:</b> <a href="https://artscievents.csuohio.edu/event/sankofa_screening_hidden_figures">Sankofa Screening of the film, <i>Hidden Figures</i></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span>,</span></span> featuring a discussion with the National Association for Black Engineers, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Berkman Hall, room 136, 1899 East 22nd Street.<br /> <br /> <b>Saturday, April 6:</b> <a href="https://artscievents.csuohio.edu/event/hip_hop_workshop">Hip Hop Workshop</a> sponsored by Black-on-Black Crime, Inc., a free and open to the public from 1:55 – 6 p.m. in Berkman Hall, room 136, 1899 East 22nd Street.<br /> <br /> <b>Thursday, April 11:</b> <a href="https://artscievents.csuohio.edu/event/trip_to_cozad-bates_house">Educational Field Trip</a> to <a href="https://www.universitycircle.org/cozad-bates-house-interpretive-center">Cozad-Bates House</a>, one of Ohio’s Underground Railroad sites, 3 – 6 p.m., departing from Berkman Hall, room 137, 1899 East 22nd Street.<br /> <br /> <b>Thursday, April 18:</b> <a href="https://artscievents.csuohio.edu/event/unity_day">Unity Day</a> featuring games and activities in the Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center, 11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. in Berkman Hall, room 137, 1899 East 22nd Street.<br /> <br /> <b>Friday and Saturday, April 26 and 27:</b> <a href="https://artscievents.csuohio.edu/event/charles_h_wright_museum_field_trip">Educational Field Trip</a> to the <a href="https://www.thewright.org/">Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History</a> and the <a href="https://www.motownmuseum.org/">Motown Museum|History of Hitsville, USA</a>, departing from Berkman Hall, room 137, 1899 East 22nd Street.<br /> <br /> <b>Thursday, May 2: </b><a href="https://artscievents.csuohio.edu/event/kujichagulia_study_session">Kujichagulia Study Session</a> in the Howard A. Mims African American Culture Center, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. in Berkman Hall, room 137, 1899 East 22nd Street. Light refreshments will be served.<br /> <br /> <b>Saturday, May 4:</b> <a href="https://artscievents.csuohio.edu/event/hip_hop_workshop">Hip Hop Workshop</a> sponsored by Black-on-Black Crime, Inc., a free and open to the public from 1:55 – 6 p.m. in Berkman Hall, room 136, 1899 East 22nd Street.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p></div></div></div> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:26:44 +0000 6003456 25541 at https://www.csuohio.edu Vikings Give Clothing Drive a Major Success https://www.csuohio.edu/news/vikings-give-clothing-drive-major-success <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><h3>Second Annual Event Eclipses Over 1,600 Items For Those in Need</h3> <p><span><span><span>When CSU Marketing Communications Representative Lisa Evans set her goal for the 2023 Vikings Give clothing drive, it was to surpass last year’s total of 1,000.<br /> <br /> Little did she realize it would quickly become a smashing success.<br /> <br /> Faculty, staff and students embraced the drive with open arms. In the end, a total of 1,600 clothing items were accumulated during the one-month drive, ranging from winter weather items including adult coats, jackets, and sweaters to leggings, children’s gloves, pants and boots.<br /> <br /> The items were donated to the <a href="https://www.neoch.org/">Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless</a> (NEOCH), less than 5 miles down the street from campus on Perkins Avenue. The organization exists to eliminate the root causes of homelessness while loving our diverse community through organizing, advocacy, education and street outreach.<br /> <br /> “I am very proud of the CSU community for the success of this year’s drive, as not only did we increase the number of items donated, but we increased the reach of the clothing drive with the help of our men’s and women’s basketball team that collected donations during three games,” said Evans. “We also received emails and calls from outside organizations that heard about the drive and wanted to participate, which allowed us to collect more items to give to NEOCH to clothe the unhoused community.”<br /> <br /> Evans quickly showed her gratitude to those who made the drive possible.<br /> <br /> “I would like to thank all 11 box hosts, FAST, duplicating, CSU athletics, University Marketing and every CSU community member that donated items for this drive, as well as the response in donations we received this year,” she said. “There were many instances where donation boxes were overflowing with items on the floor and had to be emptied into bags to make space for more donations, which can be attributed to the heart of our community and our desire to give back; I am also thankful to NEOCH for partnering with us for the second year in a row.”<br /> <br /> As Evans looks at ways to make the drive even bigger and better for 2024, she already has a plan to accomplish her goal of continuing to provide clothing to those in need and surpassing the 1,600 mark set in 2023.<br /> <br /> “There are three things I am looking forward to as we continue the Vikings Give clothing drive,” she said. That includes continuing to increase the number of box hosts on campus and see donation boxes in the residence halls, visible spaces on campus and offices; collaborating with student organizations and getting them involved in the process of collecting donations and maybe even giving them leadership opportunities in organizing the drive; and lastly, have NEOCH make a campus visit to meet our box hosts and leadership team and perhaps even collaborate on a giving day event in the future.”<br /> <br /> NEOCH Office and Incoming Donations Manager Toni Mickey was excited about the donations from the CSU community. She was looking forward to dispersing the items to those in need during the upcoming winter months.<br /> <br /> “Thank you to Lisa Evans for coordinating another successful coat drive for our organization (NEOCH) that we will be able to distribute these items to those outside and others living in shelters and that visit the drop-in centers in the area surrounding Cleveland State,” she said. “We would like to also thank the maintenance staff for collecting the items and coordinating the two drop-offs.”</span></span></span></p></div></div></div> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:04:50 +0000 6003456 25531 at https://www.csuohio.edu Can You Smell What CSU is Cooking? https://www.csuohio.edu/news/can-you-smell-what-csu-cooking <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><h3>Food Strong, CSU Team Up To Pave The Way For a Healthy Future for Students</h3> <p><span><span><span>A program geared towards utilizing CSU’s <a href="https://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-farmbot-heralds-future-urban-agriculture-campus">FarmBot</a> along with showing students the path to a healthy future on a budget is taking the Recreation Center by storm thanks to a partnership between CSU and Food Strong. <br /> <br /> CSU’s Farmbot made its debut last summer and is located on the CSU Recreation Center’s green roof. While it looks much like a regular garden you might see, it is controlled by a robotic farming machine and corresponding software. The addition of the FarmBot aimed to “create an open and accessible technology aiding everyone to grow food and to grow food for everyone.”<br /> <br /> And that it has.<br /> <br /> Not only does it produce herbs and vegetables grown in-house, but it provides an excellent opportunity for students to know where their food comes from. CSU’s Engineering Senior Design team has gotten in on the action as well, working on a project called FarmBot to the Max to build a second Farmbot so more produce can be grown and eventually distributed to the Lift Up Vikes food pantry.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.foodstrong.org/">Food Strong</a>, whose mission is to utilize fresh local food to empower, educate, and cultivate health in communities across our region, was started by CSU Alumna Sara Continenza. It promotes the cultivation, purchase, and consumption of fresh, local foods while simultaneously providing linkage to other vital services and resources.<br /> <br /> She started Food Strong after working for four years at an emergency food nonprofit. <br /> <br /> “I wanted to help communities achieve food sovereignty- putting the power of producing and accessing local foods in the hands of the people,” she said. “Emergency food is very important- but I see it being something folks rely on. I wanted to help create a system that helps people find other avenues to access food that foster self-sufficiency.”<br /> <br /> After graduating from Levin College in 2014, Continenza followed her career path. Food Strong was born to assist her in realizing the dream of building an active school garden/culinary arts/entrepreneurship programming throughout Greater Cleveland. Fast forward to 2023, after reconnecting with Department of Health Sciences and Human Performance in the College Health at CSU, Judy Ausherman, the dream of creating a garden program at her alma mater became a reality. <br /> <br /> Enter Katie Blodorn, CSU's Assistant Director for Fitness and Wellness Programming. She thought it would be a great idea to team up with Continenza and Food Strong, so she devised a plan to conduct cooking demonstrations for students.<br /> <br /> “Through this initiative, we have been able to meet monthly, truly connect as community partners and serve students,” she said. “Without them, we wouldn’t be here.”<br /> <br /> To date, three culinary arts workshops have been taught, focused on educating students on how to prepare healthy dishes using affordable ingredients. Some dishes include pumpkin soup, vegetable curry pot pie, fire cider, and healthier holiday cookies. They have also been designing the garden's future, which is on the green roof of the student Rec Center. Beginning this Spring, additional steps will be taken to bring this vision to life. The classes have been well-received by students, with about 15 participating each time.<br /> <br /> “Our goals are to inspire our students to understand the importance of fresh, local foods and eating healthily and we are teaching valuable culinary and agriculture skills,” said Continenza. “We envision a future at CSU with numerous student-driven food and native perennial gardens that enhance food access, support mental and physical health, and offer a therapeutic healing space for our students and faculty. We want CSU to become a destination for people pursuing careers in urban agriculture- an important step in a career pipeline that will turn Northeast Ohio into a destination for people who desire to heal our bodies and earth through fresh foods and gardens.”<br /> <br /> Ausherman also points out the importance of the life skills students can take from these cooking demonstrations and the lessons they can take with them moving forward.<br /> <br /> “Students are not being taught how to cook in schools, and we feel it is important to offer a healthy alternative for students living on campus,” she said. “Being an urban university located in a food desert, we feel it is important for CSU students to not only come to the university for their academics but also how to establish life-long health habits.”<br /> <br /> Students interested in attending upcoming cooking demonstrations, slated for February 9, March 27, and April 18, can do so by registering through the <a href="https://csurec.com/csu-rec-online-portal/">CSU Rec Member Connect</a> app. There are also numerous ways to get involved with Food Strong, chiefly by visiting foodstrong.org to learn more about the organization and multiple programs.<br /> <br /> “Since many students are on a food plan, we want to offer events that teach people how to cook their own meals,” said Ausherman. “The old saying, ‘if you give a person a fish, you feed them for a day. If you teach them to fish, you feed them for a lifetime'; providing a meal plan, in my opinion, is like giving someone fish; it does not provide them with any skills for how to explore healthy food options, and it forces them to eat food that may not always be healthy.”<br /> <br /> Continenza added:<br /> <br /> Not only are cooking demonstrations offered, but also 90-minute garden workshops, according to Continenza.  <br /> <br /> “We are currently working with students to design what the future of the garden on the green roof of the rec center will look and the FarmBot is one part of it, but we are going to do different types of garden beds with various vegetables fruits herbs and native perennial flowers,” she said. “We create a well-rounded experience forced in participants and I would love to see how this initiative grows and supports urban agriculture education in the future.”</span></span></span></p></div></div></div> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:57:03 +0000 6003456 25529 at https://www.csuohio.edu Upcoming Public Meeting Notices: January 25 https://www.csuohio.edu/news/upcoming-public-meeting-notices-january-25 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Cleveland State University Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, January 25 at 8 a.m. The meeting will be held in the West Wing on the fourth floor of the Gerald H. Gordon Conference Pavilion of the Wolstein Center, 2000 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. Some trustees and presenters will participate virtually in accordance with state legislation and the Bylaws of the Cleveland State University Board of Trustees. The public session of the meeting will be available via livestream, which can be <a href="https://www.csuohio.edu/board-of-trustees/board-trustees-livestream">accessed here</a>. </p> <p>The Euclid Avenue Development Corporation (EADC) Members will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, January 25. The meeting will be held in the West Wing on the fourth floor of the Gerald H. Gordon Conference Pavilion of the Wolstein Center, 2000 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio and will begin at 10 a.m., or immediately following the CSU Board of Trustees meeting, whichever is later. The public session of the meeting will be available via livestream, which can be <a href="http://www.csuohio.edu/board-of-trustees/board-trustees-livestream">accessed here</a>. There are no action items planned, and the purpose is for the officers and members to discuss the process of electing community directors.</p> <p>If you are a member of the media and are planning to view or attend these meetings, please <a href="mailto:pr@csuohio.edu">notify the University's Office of Marketing and Communications</a> so we can ensure copies of meeting materials are provided to you.<br />  </p> <p> </p></div></div></div> Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:01:25 +0000 6003571 25526 at https://www.csuohio.edu CSU, Tri-C Honor Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. https://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-tri-c-honor-legacy-martin-luther-king-jr <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><h3>33rd Annual Breakfast Remembered Life of Civil Rights Leader</h3> <p><span><span><span>Cleveland State University and Cuyahoga Community College came together on January 15 for its annual celebration breakfast honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.<br /> <br /> CSU’s Chaney Sims and Tri-C’s Oluwasegun Ogunlade served as Master of Ceremonies. Sims, a sophomore finance student at CSU, aspires to fuse her passion for nature, public speaking prowess, and financial acumen to become a prominent figurehead in promoting financial literacy harmonized with eco-conscious principles. She envisions herself as a catalyst for change, empowering the younger generation with essential financial knowledge.<br /> <br /> “The enduring value and power of MLK's words and legacy remain as potent now as they were in the past. We persist in honoring and celebrating him, drawing motivation for today's ongoing fight against injustice. We should shed light and rejoice words that guide and support us in life,” said Sims. “Being the MC for this esteemed celebration at CSU is truly an honor. As someone committed to unity, equality, and self-love, participating in a celebration for such a remarkable man is an incredible experience.”<br /> <br /> The ceremony also featured remarks from CSU President Dr. Laura Bloomberg and Tri-C President Dr. Michael Baston, followed by student speakers Tatiana Raudeles and Amulya Tiralapuram (Tri-C) along with Leah Jeter and Nautica Bell (CSU). Jeter is a sophomore Theatre and Dance student and a member of the Black Leading Arts Cultural Club on campus. She is also passionate about creating and participating in creative spaces that allow black artists to speak their truths and express themselves through art and community.<br /> <br /> Bell, a soon-to-be-graduate of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program, class of 2024, focused her capstone project on "Housing and Life Skills Support for Transitioning Foster Youth." She is a former President of CSU's Chapter of the Coalition of OT Advocates for Diversity 22-23. Her goal is to be an advocate for individuals who don't always have a voice and to add to the 5% of Black African Americans of Occupational Therapists.<br /> <br /> Jarrett Pratt, director of Student Success at the Pratt Center, provided a historical perspective on the day's significance.<br /> <br /> “Each year, the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Holiday breakfast gives us the opportunity to come together as a community to honor a legacy of unwavering commitment to education, social justice, and civil rights,” said Pratt. “For more than three decades, Cleveland State, in partnership with Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), has shared the responsibility of honoring this weekend with a breakfast, and each year, students submit essays and creative works to be featured in this space, which continues to serve as a bridge and powerful moment of reflection for all involved.”</span></span></span></p></div></div></div> Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:01:12 +0000 6003456 25524 at https://www.csuohio.edu New Degree Program to Debut in Fall 2024 at Cleveland State University https://www.csuohio.edu/news/new-degree-program-debut-in-fall-2024-cleveland-state-university <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><h3>Biomedical Engineering Program Looks to Set the Golden Standard</h3> <p><span><span><span>As Cleveland State University (CSU) continues to be on the cutting-edge regarding technology, you can add another feather to its cap when creating a new major for students.<br /> <br /> A new bachelor's program emanating from the <a href="https://engineering.csuohio.edu/">Washkewicz College of Engineering</a> in Biomedical Engineering (BME) was spurred on by the arrival of Dean Richard Schoephoerster. While master's and doctoral students could choose that major, undergraduates never had the opportunity. <br /> <br /> That is, until now.<br /> <br /> After arriving at the college, Schoephoerster tasked the department with exploring the possibility of creating this program. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of biomedical engineers is projected to grow by 10% over the next decade, faster than the average for all occupations. As it stands, the State of Ohio produces fewer graduates in BME at the undergraduate level than will be needed. More specifically, in the Northeast Ohio and Cleveland Metropolitan areas, there has been a lot of activity in the healthcare ecosystem over the past few years, which could benefit immensely from a locally trained biomedical workforce.<br /> <br /> That got the ball rolling and led to the Bachelor of Science in BME being officially rolled out to students beginning in the fall semester of 2024. The department is now recruiting new students for the program. Current pre-engineering and pre-med students will also be able to enter the program at the sophomore or junior level, with the first class expected to graduate in Spring 2026.  <br /> <br /> Over the past two decades, CSU has significantly invested in recruiting faculty across disciplines (engineering, sciences) who perform cutting-edge research in the biomedical field and teach specialized and advanced courses in biomedical (and related) engineering. This is reflected in research expenditures, courses offered, and other productivity measures.<br /> <br /> "CSU has an established teaching and research infrastructure and mentoring pipeline in engineering and sciences that can absorb, train, and graduate students in biomedical engineering without any strain on the existing resources," said Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Chandra Kothapalli. "We envision this new BS program in BME at CSU offering students in the State of Ohio, as well as out-of-state and international students, an additional interdisciplinary option to choose from and benefit from."<br /> <br /> He continued:<br /> <br />  "There is an emerging consensus among the medical professionals that the US healthcare workforce (e.g., physicians, nurses, educators) might face significant shortages over the next several decades due to critical staffing shortages arising from retirements and departures (pandemic burnout), aging population, and patient empowerment, among other reasons," said Kothapalli. "A multidisciplinary workforce trained in medical and technology literacy, telehealth, big data, artificial intelligence, and health data security might contribute effectively towards solving some of the future healthcare needs. Inter-disciplinary fields such as biomedical engineering stand at the forefront of such diverse workforce training."<br /> <br /> Another benefit is that the Biomedical Engineering program is cross-disciplinary and involves faculty from other engineering departments at CSU (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering) and the Cleveland Clinic (e.g., Cardiology, Imaging Institute/Radiology, Eye Institute).<br /> <br /> More than 25 faculty from the Cleveland Clinic hold adjunct faculty status in the Washkewicz College of Engineering and currently host graduate students at their Cleveland Clinic labs, teach specialty electives at CSU, and participate in joint research projects. The vision is that the undergraduate students in the Biomedical Engineering program will gain firsthand exposure to exciting fundamental and clinical research happening at CSU and at the Clinic.<br /> <br /> If that isn't enough, the program intends to be an essential contributor of talent for the JobsOhio Cleveland Innovation District funding. It expects to fill 20,000 new jobs over the next ten years in areas that include health technologies.<br /> <br /> "I am very excited about the possibilities here in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio for this program," said Schoephoerster. "With a vibrant partnership with Cleveland Clinic, combined with both institution's commitment to the region through the Innovation District, I am convinced that this program will change lives and improve the economic and health conditions of the region."</span></span></span></p></div></div></div> Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:42:07 +0000 6003456 25516 at https://www.csuohio.edu Dr. Amy Acton Visits Cleveland State University's LUV! Food Pantry https://www.csuohio.edu/news/dr-amy-acton-visits-cleveland-state-universitys-luv-food-pantry <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Close to 60% of college students across the country are food insecure, and CSU is working to provide not only access to groceries, but to resources of all kinds.</p> <p>Dr. Amy Acton visits campus to learn more in WKYC's “Health, Hope &amp; Healing” series. <a href="https://www.wkyc.com/video/news/health/dr-amy-acton-takes-us-inside-cleveland-state-universitys-luv-food-pantry/95-de12a70a-5600-4b5a-9cea-6e45d18fc367" target="_blank">Watch the video online</a>.<br />  </p></div></div></div> Thu, 18 Jan 2024 16:26:07 +0000 6003571 25515 at https://www.csuohio.edu CSU Alumna Named New President of Vanderbilt University Hospital https://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-alumna-named-new-president-vanderbilt-university-hospital <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Vanderbilt University Hospital has named Lee Ann Liska -- an Ohio native who has a master's degree in business administration from Cleveland State University -- to serve as its new president.</p> <p>Read the <a href="https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/health/2023/12/21/vanderbilt-university-hospital-names-new-president-lee-ann-liska/71998446007/" target="_blank">complete article in The Tennessean</a>.</p> <p> </p></div></div></div> Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:59:10 +0000 6003571 25514 at https://www.csuohio.edu How Did Whiskey Island Get its Name? https://www.csuohio.edu/news/how-did-whiskey-island-get-its-name <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>On the West Side of Cleveland near downtown sits a triangular piece of land that stretches about a mile long, fronting Lake Erie. This is Whiskey Island, a place visitors today will notice is void of any grain alcohol production and is actually not an island at all.</p> <p>“It was a peninsula then, where there was a neck of land connecting it on the eastern end,” says J. Mark Souther, a Cleveland historian with Cleveland State University. But now, the river flows through that area, and instead “there’s a neck of land on the west side where the old channel got filled in, where the railroad runs through. So it’s never really been a proper island.”</p> <p>Read the <a href="https://www.cleveland.com/news/2023/12/how-did-whiskey-island-get-its-name-and-was-it-ever-really-an-island.html" target="_blank">complete article on Cleveland.com</a>.</p> <p> </p></div></div></div> Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:47:43 +0000 6003571 25513 at https://www.csuohio.edu CSU Night with the Cavs https://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-night-with-cavs <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="x"><span><span>Join fellow CSU Vikings for a night out at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse when the Cleveland Cavaliers square off against the Los Angeles Clippers on <strong>Monday, January 29, at 7 p.m.</strong> This is a collaboration with Campus Recreation’s "City is our Campus" ticketing program and Alumni Affairs. </span></span></p> <p class="x"><span><span>Faculty/ staff/ alumni/ CSU supporters, get your discounted tickets <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fseatgeek.com%2Fcleveland-cavaliers-tickets%2F1-29-2024-cleveland-ohio-rocket-mortgage-fieldhouse%2Fnba%2F6106047%3Fsgo_ac%3DSpiritNight&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cm.g.lupica%40csuohio.edu%7C7af11ecdb99d4c74199708dc12d1a611%7Cd7f3e79a943d4aceaeab209030807508%7C0%7C0%7C638405938836664496%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=WjNi%2F%2F8IZ0iGUltlUMwLjxHOO6NVA4c4UKB4N%2FZW1is%3D&amp;reserved=0">here</a>.</span></span></p></div></div></div> Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:18:23 +0000 6003456 25508 at https://www.csuohio.edu Upcoming Public Meeting Notice: February 2 https://www.csuohio.edu/news/upcoming-public-meeting-notice-february-2 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Executive Committee of the Cleveland State University Board of Trustees will meet on Friday, February 2, at 11:30 a.m. In accordance with state legislation and the Bylaws of the Cleveland State University Board of Trustees, this meeting will be fully virtual, and the public session will be available via livestream, which can be <a href="https://www.csuohio.edu/board-of-trustees/board-trustees-livestream" target="_blank">accessed here</a>.</p> <p>The Committee will recess into executive session to discuss trade secret information required by law to be kept confidential. It is anticipated that the majority of the meeting will be in executive session, and there are no action items planned. </p></div></div></div> Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:56:33 +0000 6003456 25504 at https://www.csuohio.edu New Career Innovations Fund Aims to Help Students Get Ahead https://www.csuohio.edu/news/new-career-innovations-fund-aims-help-students-get-ahead <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><h3>Faculty and Staff Have the Opportunity to Create Further Impact with Funding Support</h3> <p><span><span><span>With the spring semester fast approaching, students have much to look forward to as Career Development &amp; Exploration launches yet another exciting and impactful program.<br /> <br /> Created by Career Development and Exploration (CDE), the Career Innovations Fund is part of the overall vision and mission to become the premier career support center by providing relevant and forward-thinking programs and services to best serve the students at Cleveland State. The application, which opened on January 8, allows faculty and staff to create meaningful opportunities to advance students’ understanding of career goals, explore the workforce, acquire unique skills or address specific needs hindering their progress. Using Student Career Fee dollars ($4 per credit for every undergraduate and graduate student), up to $100,000 is being allocated for the innovations fund.<br /> <br /> “I feel passionately that we have created the best team of professionals to support our mission and vision, but also know that many people are invested in the career success outcomes of our students beyond our small team; our faculty and staff across campus are our best allies,” said Wampler. “Creating this fund expands our reach and extends our diversity of thought beyond our team alone.”<br /> <br /> This initiative includes four sub-objectives, including enhancing career tools and services, facilitating internship and experiential learning opportunities, promoting professional development workshops and events, and supporting industry collaborations and partnerships. Wampler stated that in the new <a href="https://www.csuohio.edu/sbs/sbs">Division of Student Belonging and Success</a>, they have been challenged to focus more on measurable metrics by the new Vice President for Student Belonging and Success, Dr. Tachelle Banks.<br /> <br /> “In creating the goals specifically for Career Development &amp; Exploration, we wanted to set a goal to execute the spending for the Career Fee dollars in a more focused way,” said Wampler. “If we view the team of people that are impacting career development with a wider lens, the campus – administration, faculty, and staff – is all in it together. Collectively, we can do so much more together.”<br /> <br /> Examples of funding ideas include providing headshots for music or theatre students requiring more than what the free CSU Headshot Photobooth offers, supporting field trips for student organizations or class/employer site visits for larger student groups and covering the costs for a portfolio software system for students needing online portfolios for job applications, integrating them into course content.<br /> <br /> “At CSU, we are making so many strides toward supporting barriers that students experience on their track towards the workforce, and this innovations fund will seek out faculty and staff that want to advance even further, not just in idea generation, but in idea generation and funding to make ideas move,” said Wampler. “I am personally looking forward to seeing how far we can advance embedding career into the curriculum; I’ve been involved in early conversations regarding the new university core curriculum and know that we are moving collectively in a positive direction.”<br /> <br /> As Wampler looks to the future, she sees this as another example of why CSU provides the best for their students regarding career services.<br /> <br /> “Creating this fund expands our reach and extends our diversity of thought beyond our team alone.”<br /> <br /> Faculty and Staff looking to apply for funding can do so by clicking <a href="https://csufull.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Rae1mrHnY82lEy">here</a>.</span></span></span></p></div></div></div> Tue, 09 Jan 2024 16:06:07 +0000 6003456 25482 at https://www.csuohio.edu Garrett Selected as Wake Forest Deputy AD, Administration https://www.csuohio.edu/news/garrett-selected-wake-forest-deputy-ad-administration <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Cleveland State University President Dr. Laura Bloomberg announced today that Vice President and Director of Athletics, Scott Garrett, who had led the Vikings athletics department since 2019, will depart CSU for Wake Forest University where he will serve as Deputy Athletics Director for Administration.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.csuvikings.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240104ebae43">Read the story here</a>. </p></div></div></div> Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:33:20 +0000 6003456 25480 at https://www.csuohio.edu Winter Break Building and Service Hours https://www.csuohio.edu/news/winter-break-building-and-service-hours <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtecenter"><img alt="Winter Break graphic" height="736" width="1979" style="height: 279px; width: 750px;" class="media-element file-default" data-delta="2" typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.csuohio.edu/sites/default/files/Winter_Break.png" title="" /></p> <p>Cleveland State University will be closed for Winter Break Dec. 23, 2023-Jan. 1, 2024, including the Michael Schwartz Library and the Law Library. Some areas of the University will remain open with limited hours:</p> <p><strong>Sunday, 12/24 and Monday, 12/25</strong> -- all services closed</p> <p><strong>Tuesday, 12/26</strong><br /> <em>Rec Center</em>: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.<br /> <em>Market on Euclid</em>: 4 a.m.-2 a.m.<br /> <em>Starbucks</em>: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.<br /> <em>Chik-fil-A</em>: 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.<br /> <em>Viking Public House</em>: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.<br /> <em>Viking Express</em>: Noon-4 p.m.</p> <p><strong>Wednesday, 12/27</strong><br /> <em>Rec Center</em>: 5:45 a.m.-7 p.m.<br /> <em>Market on Euclid</em>: 4 a.m.-2 a.m.<br /> <em>Starbucks</em>: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.<br /> <em>Chik-fil-A</em>: 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.<br /> <em>Viking Public House</em>: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.<br /> <em>Viking Express</em>: Noon-4 p.m.</p> <p><strong>Thursday, 12/28</strong><br /> <em>Rec Center</em>: 5:45 a.m.-7 p.m.<br /> <em>Market on Euclid</em>: 4 a.m.-2 a.m.<br /> <em>Starbucks</em>: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.<br /> <em>Chik-fil-A</em>: 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.<br /> <em>Viking Public House</em>: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.<br /> <em>Viking Express</em>: Noon-4 p.m.<br /> <em>Wolstein Center</em>: Viking Men's Basketball v. Oakland at 7 p.m.</p> <p><strong>Friday, 12/29</strong><br /> <em>Rec Center</em>: 5:45 a.m.-7 p.m.<br /> <em>Market on Euclid</em>: 4 a.m.-2 a.m.<br /> <em>Starbucks</em>: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.<br /> <em>Chik-fil-A</em>: 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.<br /> <em>Viking Public House</em>: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.<br /> <em>Viking Express</em>: Noon-4 p.m.<br /> <em>Wolstein Center</em>: Cleveland Charge v. Long Island Nets at 5 p.m.</p> <p><strong>Saturday, 12/30</strong><br /> <em>Rec Center</em>: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.<br /> <em>Viking Public House</em>: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.<br /> <em>Wolstein Center</em>: Cleveland Charge v. Long Island Nets at 7 p.m.</p> <p><strong>Sunday, 12/31</strong><br /> <em>Rec Center</em>: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.</p> <p><strong>Monday, 1/1/24</strong> -- all services closed</p> <p>The University will re-open with regular business hours on Tuesday, Jan. 2.</p></div></div></div> Tue, 19 Dec 2023 21:01:09 +0000 6002945 25475 at https://www.csuohio.edu CSU|LAW Launches David H. Braff Animal Law Center and Clinic https://www.csuohio.edu/news/csulaw-launches-david-h-braff-animal-law-center-and-clinic <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Cleveland State University College of Law recently launched the David H. Braff Animal Law Center and Clinic.  The Center is the first of its kind at an Ohio law school. In addition to a dedicated Animal Law Clinic starting in January, the Center will offer academic courses, public programming, externship opportunities and scholarships. </p> <p>“We plan to build an animal law program that will be among the finest in the country, providing students with excellent practical learning opportunities, and providing justice for animals,” said CSU|LAW Dean Lee Fisher. </p> <p><a href="https://www.law.csuohio.edu/newsevents/csulaw-launches-david-h-braff-animal-law-center-and-clinic" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>.</p> <p> </p></div></div></div> Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:18:30 +0000 6003571 25472 at https://www.csuohio.edu Things to Do in The Land https://www.csuohio.edu/news/things-do-in-land <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>In The Land, the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. Expect over-the-top holiday decorating, ridiculously ugly sweaters, leg lamp displays, Christmas Ale imbibing and, of course, light displays so bright that we’re sure they can be seen from space.</p> <p>In a city that takes shopping and its arts and entertainment seriously, Cleveland offers endless options to help you and your family continue your holiday traditions — or even make some new ones along the way.</p> <p>Whether you’re grabbing uniquely CLE gifts from a local artisan, sitting down to a holiday performance with loved ones, or admiring the “major award” glowing in the window of the A Christmas Story House, welcome to The Land of Making Merry Memories.</p> <p><a href="https://www.thisiscleveland.com/" target="_blank">Learn more and plan your CLE activities here</a>. </p> <p> </p></div></div></div> Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:12:49 +0000 6003571 25471 at https://www.csuohio.edu CSU on Forbes' List of America’s Best Employers for Veterans https://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-forbes-list-america%E2%80%99s-best-employers-for-veterans <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Cleveland State University has been awarded on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2023. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. </p> <p>The America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2023 have been identified in an independent survey from a vast sample of nearly 8,500 U.S. veterans (having served in the United States Armed Forces, either in the regular military or in the National Guard or military reserves) working for companies employing at least 1,000 people within the United States. </p> <p>The evaluation was based on two criteria:</p> <ol> <li>Direct Recommendations: Veterans were asked to give their opinion on a series of statements related to general topics regarding their own employer like atmosphere &amp; development, image, working conditions, salary &amp; wage, workplace and diversity, as well as a set of topics related specifically to the interests of veterans in the workplace.<br />  </li> <li>Indirect recommendations: Participants were also given the chance to evaluate other employers in their respective industries that stand out either positively or negatively.</li> </ol> <p>Based on the results of the study, CSU is ecstatic to be recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2023.</p> <p>Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, relevant business data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys.</p> <p>To see the ful list of America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2023, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-for-veterans/?sh=5b88c1753606" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p></div></div></div> Wed, 13 Dec 2023 21:25:44 +0000 6003571 25459 at https://www.csuohio.edu Virtual Brown Bag Lunch Examines Canada’s School Districts https://www.csuohio.edu/news/virtual-brown-bag-lunch-examines-canada%E2%80%99s-school-districts <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><span><span><span>A virtual brown bag lunch on December 14 from 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. will shed light on how our neighbors to the north help new students upon their arrival.<br /> <br /> Presented by the <a href="https://www.csuohio.edu/cris/cris">CSU Center for Refugee and Immigrant Success</a> (CRIS) and co-directors Dr. Vickie Coleman Gallagher and Dr. Grace Huang, the presentation will be led by Raj Puri, District Principal of Settlement Services Surry School District in British Columbia, Canada. The conversation, titled “The Journey of the Surrey Schools Welcome Centre to Support Newcomer Families”, is centered on how the district helps support Newcomer students and families along with English language learner students with their transition to life in Canada.<br /> <br /> After attending an annual American Educational Research Association conference, CRIS Co-Director Grace Huang learned that she and Puri shared many of the same passions and interests in supporting students and families from refugee backgrounds.<br /> <br /> That’s when the wheels started churning.<br /> <br /> “I thought it would be beneficial for us to learn from a Canadian system, gain insights and examine our practices,” said Huang. “We have a growing population of newcomers in the Greater Cleveland area, and there is always room for improvement in addressing the diverse needs of Newcomer students and families.”<br /> <br /> Historically, Canada’s efforts to integrate refugees into society have been well-established, and in recent years, they have begun to resettle more refugees than in the United States. Surrey School District is the largest in British Columbia, Canada, with over 70,000 students and 195+ languages represented in one school district, one of the most diverse in the Greater Vancouver area.<br /> <br /> “I met Grace, and as part of our sharing successful models of practice, we thought that this would be a good topic for CSU,” said Puri. “I hope to share our model of how we support newcomer students and families to access client-centered transition support that fosters a sense of belonging and hope to thrive in their new schools and the community.”<br /> <br /> Huang added:<br /> <br /> “This is a must-see brown bag session!”</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span> Those interested in attending the virtual brown bag can register at this <a href="https://csuohio.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrfuivqTMvGtcmqMfrIWDOZTwR8V3BVf4S#/registration">link</a>.</span></span></span></p></div></div></div> Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:42:59 +0000 6003456 25450 at https://www.csuohio.edu Meet CSU Fall '23 Valedictorian Isis Duncan https://www.csuohio.edu/news/meet-fall-valedictorian-isis-duncan <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><span><span><span><span>At an early age, Isis Duncan understood the assignment: to be successful in life, she must overcome obstacles and discomfort and strive to be the best she can be against all odds.<br /> <br /> Consider it a smashing success.<br /> <br /> Duncan's journey, in earnest, began at a young age. As a child, her teachers were not very supportive or encouraging regarding academics. Even something as simple as spelling became an issue because of improper instruction in elementary school, which later spilled into a lack of confidence from educators who boldly disregarded her efforts. Couple that with the fact that she was often told at home and within the four different school institutions she had transferred between that she was too hysterical with her speaking and writing approaches.<br /> <br /> Feeling defeated and realizing that no matter what she did, no one would listen or take the time to give her a chance, she turned to something that would later serve as a way out of the doldrums, enabling her to rise above adversity and become the woman she is today.<br /> <br /> While the twists and turns of life continued, her true calling came during her second year at Bard High School Early College Cleveland. While continuing to drown in self-doubt and experiencing bouts of PTSD while reading poetry and fiction as part of her creative writing class, that's when the lightbulb came on. As a lifelong writer, Duncan often did so emotionally, cautiously, secretly and openly but with no rhyme or reason. It wasn't until she was introduced to poetry in her class that the words began to mean something more- and so did her life.<br /> <br /> Although stanzas in a poem might be short, they began to become powerful words that stood out on the page and essentially cheered her on figuratively to become something great. Duncan began to use the power of the pen to wring out the negativity of her past and use it to move forward to bigger and better things. Things began to look up; she applied to join Twelve Literary Arts, an organization focused on slam poetry for urban youth that became highly inspiring. She was accepted into their fellowship program, meeting many teens who shared their own burdens within the group. Although they were all feeling pain in one way or another, they began working together to unravel their many troubles, which had left an indelible impression on their lives.<br /> <br /> Then along came Cleveland Poet Siaara Freeman.<br /> <br /> If there was ever a seismic shift in someone's life, that was Freeman to Duncan, who would push her to take a deeper dive into her writing and not hold back. Duncan has credited Freeman as one of the most significant shifts when it came to growth, and her accountability led Duncan to write many heartfelt poems featured in local poetry slams, special events, and even the Cleveland Museum of Art.<br /> <br /> After graduating from Bard High School, Duncan attempted a move to Baltimore to continue her education but once again found herself on the short end of the stick after having to depart two weeks after the program began due to a lack of funds. Although she found herself back in Cleveland and felt like there was no way out, she took a different approach this time.<br /> <br /> The setback might have stalled her progress in the past, but Duncan had a new lease on life. She continued to work at Twelve Literary Arts and was soon promoted from fellow to intern, gaining a large amount of enjoyment in helping other youth talents expand their poetic talent. Around that time, she made the most significant decision of her life: applying to Cleveland State to complete her bachelor's degree.<br /> <br /> Fast forward to the present, where she's held true to her commitment to completing her degree, and despite all her previous hardships and negativity, Duncan never gave up. Through the power of poetry, passionate writings and self-commitment to persevering no matter the odds, she will walk across the stage at commencement, on the receiving end of a bachelor's degree in English Creative Writing.<br /> <br /> She once told herself at the beginning of her CSU journey, 'I am deserving, I can do this. My future is dictated by the faith and trust I have in my ability to be vulnerable and receptive, and no one can take that away from me’.<br /> <br /> Congratulations, Isis!<br /> <br /> <b><i>CSU: How has CSU cultivated your character, values, and standards of excellence? </i></b><br /> <br /> <b>Isis Duncan:</b> I think CSU helped cultivate a standard of diverse support! As a commuting student, I travel 45-48 minutes daily to school by bus, and when I first began attending, I wasn't submerged in university life. I would come to school, complete my work, and go home. That was my routine. I felt fine with this routine because I had just returned from a two-year break where I was working full-time and was usually making sure I was taken care of at the end of the day. But as time went on, I joined TRIO and started connecting with advisors and students coming in and out of the TRIO office, and the lively support they gave always left me warm. This led to joining with many other students from different backgrounds, giving/receiving ideas and resources to benefit our needs, and ultimately making connections with people I can see myself reaching out to.<br /> <br /> <b><i>CSU: How do you think you’ve changed or grown during your time at CSU? </i></b><br /> <br /> <b>ID:</b> This is a loaded question! I have changed/grown a lot over the past two and a half years, and I am grateful for the heart-wrenching moments along with the warm ones. Within the narrative I gave to the valedictorian committee, I will refer to a statement I gave them:<br /> <br /> I began caring for my physical health; I took advantage of the therapy counseling programs available on campus and started asking the bigger questions about mental patterns that were holding me back. I watched my mindset evolve from “Why me?” to the biggest shift, “Why not me?”. I couldn't have gotten to this point without the pain and tribulations, and my “why not me” question made me realize how appreciative I am of my discomforts. I realized that it truly is within how I work my mindset and physical presence vs. what has affected me before and how I molded such moments into my identity. Many things will always be a part of me, from scars, physical and mental, but it is my choice and my choice alone to decide how I proceed with them.<br /> <br /> This describes a lot of my change. I wanted to make a choice in my life for once that led me toward my betterment. Many choices were made for me by people who didn't have my best interest at heart, and that really affected the way I treated myself and how I trusted myself. But the pure willpower to disregard others' actions and find your way is something beautiful, something comforting… that's what I finally wanted in my life. Comfort and understanding within myself, and I’m slowly yet increasingly making my way there daily.<br /> <br /> <b><i>CSU: Aside from being Valedictorian, what stands out most about your CSU experience? </i></b><br /> <br /> <b>ID:</b> What stands out the most from my CSU experience is my ability to show up for myself even when I didn’t have the energy. While that answer can seem vague, I stand by it! College is tough, passing a class is tough, and ensuring you are accountable for your setbacks is tough, but I continued to tread on. Other things are happening outside of a college campus, from family emergencies, mental issues, working long hours to pay bills, widespread sickness, and political events… but college still insists you show up as your best self. Some days weren't my 100%, but I showed up on those 25% days; I went to work for ten-hour shifts three days a week while finishing assignments afterward, and I kept thinking about the end goal I had set for myself from the beginning. My tenacity to push forward was memorable. <br /> <br /> <b><i>CSU: What is your favorite CSU memory? </i></b><br /> <br /> <b>ID:</b> If I had to choose my favorite CSU experience, I would say when I went to Washington, DC, with my TRIO group in March of 2022. We had an amazing experience: a beautiful hotel, delicious food, and great moments exploring the city! We were there for three days, and it was just a nice moment of relaxation, discussion, and discovery!<br /> <br /> <b><i>CSU: What is next for you in life, and how has your experience at CSU prepared you for it? </i></b><br /> <br /> <b>ID:</b> After graduating from CSU, my next steps in my personal and social career come in many forms:<br /> <br /> a. To continue being a student. Many believe learning stops at high school and college, but that is far from the truth! I have always been a curious individual, and it's my goal and mission to continue exploring areas of interest and learning beyond my degree. From getting certificates to eventually going for my MA in the coming years.<br /> <br /> b. Work on my business: photography! Before coming to CSU, I was a photographer part-time on the side and truly enjoyed taking pictures for others and myself. I want to re-brand my business and work on my craft from the ground up.<br /> <br /> c. Continue editing and crafting my manuscripts! I am a writer at heart, and I want to publish my work at some point. This will take time, and I am ready for the patient game, but my works won't write themselves!<br /> <br /> d. And finally, find a job that correlates to my selective field. My goal is to find a job at a high school, a non-profit organization, or an internship that teaches creative writing and specific forms of creative writing. I would love to be in the teaching field, but I also see myself being a program coordinator who can establish what we can teach or collaborate with regarding creative writing.<br /> <br /> CSU has prepared me for these goals in many ways:</span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span>Finding resources.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Having a support system that's willing to give insight and guidance.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Having a mindset toward being orderly and concise.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Finding confidence in my professional impression.</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><span><span><b><i>CSU: What advice would you give to the next class or a freshman entering your major? </i><br /> <br /> ID:</b> You are the only person who can define what success looks like and feels like to you.” I know this is such simple advice, but in a world where we see multiple versions of success and apply these standards to our daily living, it’s important to keep yourself grounded and focused on what brings you joy and your personal goals. For example, I struggled with seeing my journey as successful for a long time. I had to take breaks, was bombarded by unavoidable issues, and wasn’t living for myself at one point because of what I thought others would have wanted me to do. You MUST view this academic journey through your own lenses and grasp it for what brings you joy! If curing others brings you joy, do that! If finding peace of mind brings you joy, do that! Success isn’t defined by the world but by your goals and ambitions; the milestones you place and reach are your success story.</span></span></span></span></p></div></div></div> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:22:01 +0000 6003456 25434 at https://www.csuohio.edu New CSU Global Tech Experience Enrolling for Spring 2024 https://www.csuohio.edu/news/new-csu-global-tech-experience-enrolling-for-spring-2024 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Beginning spring 2024, Cleveland State University's Monte Ahuja College of Business and Washkewicz College of Engineering will offer all undergraduate majors a unique opportunity to gain in-demand skills and real-world experience alongside peers from around the world -- without the requirement to travel.</p> <p>In the all-new <a href="https://www.globaltech.csuohio.edu/" target="_blank">CSU Global Tech Experience program</a>, students will collaborate with their counterparts from 50+ countries to work on projects with iconic organizations like Intel, the GRAMMYs and charity: water.</p> <p>“Offering the Global Tech Experience to our Cleveland State University undergraduate students will enable them to boost their resume, gain valuable skills and complete real-world projects with internationally recognized organizations,” said CSU Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Nigamanth Sridhar, Ph.D.</p> <p>“The Washkewicz College of Engineering has been providing co-operative educational experiences to our students for 100 years,” added Richard Schoephoerster, Ph.D., dean of the Washkewicz College of Engineering at CSU. “We are excited to partner with Podium Education and include a new virtual model that combines industrial projects with international collaboration.”</p> <p>The CSU Global Tech Experience has four innovative tracks that students can pursue -- earning a possible three or six credits in each track -- over the course of the spring. Each track has zero prerequisites and is open to students from all majors and backgrounds.</p> <p>“We encourage all CSU undergraduate students to take advantage of the CSU Global Tech Experience,” said Melissa Gruys, Ph.D., dean of the Monte Ahuja College of Business at CSU. “It is important that students build their digital acumen in coding, digital marketing and data analytics in order to compete in the global market.”</p> <p>In the program, students will:</p> <ul> <li>Work in small groups with other students from 50+ different countries</li> <li>Gain work experience by solving real-world problems for global organizations across a variety of industries</li> <li>Build competency in the most in-demand industry tools like Tableau, Shopify and Python</li> <li>Learn to critically reflect and apply new global concepts through workplace simulations and training from the United Nations</li> </ul> <p>Enrollment is now open for spring. Learn more about these programs on the <a href="https://www.globaltech.csuohio.edu/" target="_blank">CSU Global Tech Experience website</a> and get ready to jumpstart your career with a global impact!<br />  </p></div></div></div> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:08:29 +0000 6003571 25430 at https://www.csuohio.edu We Must Carefully Navigate the Power of Connection in the Digital Age https://www.csuohio.edu/news/we-must-carefully-navigate-power-connection-in-digital-age <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Harrison Shaw of the telos leadership foundation's class of 2023 won first place in the foundation's recent letter-to-the-editor contest. Harrison is a junior psychology major at Cleveland State University and plans to continue his studies to attain a doctorate in the subject. Shaw is interested in topics of spirituality and Buddhist concepts and is a fellow in the telos leadership foundation’s class of 2023.</p> <p>The telos leadership foundation sponsored a contest, challenging its Emerging Leaders Fellows to write a 200-word letter to the editor that expresses their values and opinions on an issue that is important to them. Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer judged the contest and agreed to publish the top three finishers online and in print. </p> <p>Harrison's piece was declared the winner. <a href="https://www.cleveland.com/letters/2023/12/we-must-carefully-navigate-the-power-of-connection-in-the-digital-age.html" target="_blank">Read it online</a>.</p> <p>Congratulations, Harrison!</p> <p> </p></div></div></div> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:33:23 +0000 6003571 25427 at https://www.csuohio.edu New K9 Arrives to Keep CSU Campus Safe https://www.csuohio.edu/news/new-k9-arrives-keep-csu-campus-safe <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><h4>Joins Fellow K9s Rune and Thor</h4> <p><span><span><span>For the last few years, beloved therapy K9s Rune and Thor have long been associated with providing comfort to the CSU community.<br /> <br /> They now have a new friend – and co-worker – in town.<br /> <br /> Two-year-old Axel is the second K9 Explosive detection K9 in programming that started in September 2014 through a Department of Homeland Security grant. Axel, who already has begun his tenure at CSU, replaced K9 Rex, who retired after nine years of service, subsequently renewing the university’s grant through Homeland Security.<br /> <br /> Axel passed his 12-week training course in Hiram, Ohio, with flying colors and was assigned to his new handler, CSU Police Officer Daniel Aholt.<br /> <br /> While Rune and Thor provide the CSU community with stress relief, Axel’s job differs because he is specially trained to detect explosives. He is also skilled in tracking items carried in by people, either on their persons or in bags, in mass transit and significant crowd event operational environments.<br /> <br /> Please join us in welcoming K9 Axel! If you see him around campus, please stop and say “hello,” but remember to ask Officer Aholt if it is okay to pet Axel.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span> </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span> </span></span></span></p> <p> </p></div></div></div> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:27:40 +0000 6003456 25424 at https://www.csuohio.edu CSU Street Team Creates Excitement on Campus https://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-street-team-creates-excitement-campus <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><h3>Provides a unique perspective through the lens of students</h3> <p><span><span><span>If you've ever wandered around campus and have seen students interviewing students, it's a good bet that it's a member of the CSU street team looking to get the "inside scoop" to later share on social media for all to see.<br /> <br /> Created by University Marketing Social Media manager Anthony Pero, the goal of the street team is not only to become brand ambassadors for the university but to build upon creating a space dedicated to being a welcoming environment for all students. And while the social media accounts may say "Cleveland State," Pero says they belong to the students just as much, allowing them to create and express themselves in a way their fellow Vikings can support.<br /> <br /> "Utilizing a street team helps create brand awareness from peers vs a brand, which is why you'll see more ambassador programs and incentives from companies for real people who own their products and share a video or review," he said. "In a way, each street team member is an influencer, and when they share anything positive about CSU, it is more authentic when it comes from their accounts compared to us posting positive news and highlights."<br /> <br /> Take it from student Russell Lang, who has not only jumped in head over heels and has embraced the street team role with unbridled enthusiasm, but he has looked at it as a chance to do something special each time he has the opportunity to think about the content he wants to create.<br /> <br /> "It is invaluable to student life because it creates a diverse and engaging environment on campus while fostering collaboration between students and the school," he said. "That, in turn, boosts school spirit and fosters a sense of community among us students."<br /> <br /> Lang has been handed the creative controls when it comes to brainstorming ideas that are informative and unique, such as what experiencing life first-hand on the CSU campus looks like through the lens of a student.<br /> <br /> "The most exciting thing I've done as a member of the Street Team was to create a reel about my favorite class, Wetland Ecology," he said. "This class emphasizes engaged learning and allows us to assess the health of various wetlands hands-on; canoeing in Old Woman Creek was one of my favorite moments as a CSU student, and sharing a reel with the campus was just the cherry on top."<br /> <br /> Of course, the street team would not be where it’s at without student involvement. That’s why Pero says students should consider participating, especially if they are passionate about social media creation. Not to mention, it has contributed to helping attract new visitors to the photography page and created opportunities for him to collaborate with other prominent Instagram accounts.<br /> <br /> "Utilizing a street team helps create brand awareness from peers versus a brand, which is why you'll see more ambassador programs and incentives from companies for real people who own their products and share a video or review," he said. "In a way, each street team member is an influencer, and when they share anything positive about CSU, it is more authentic when it comes from their personal accounts than when we post positive news and highlights."<br /> <br /> Pero said that any student can participate, and along with it being self-driven with no deadlines, it gives students experience who are interested in marketing or social media campaigns and is a great entry point for students looking to build expertise in those realms and have something for their resume.<br /> <br /> "It can be as simple as taking a picture you love of campus or a picture with friends or making a day in the life video and adding CSU as collaborators on Instagram along with simply following us on social media, sharing, liking, or commenting on our posts and submitting proof by emailing me at <a href="mailto:a.pero@csuohio.edu">a.pero@csuohio.edu</a>," he said. "My goal was to make the process as simple as possible to get involved and that there would be no pressure since everyone is so busy with schoolwork but might be looking for something to be involved during the school year."<br /> <br /> While a role with the street team is currently unpaid, any member who joins and submits their proof for points can redeem them for CSU swag, CSU CAB VIP access and merchandise, a special lunch with President Bloomberg at Viking Public House and many more exciting opportunities. Pero says he is in the process of looking for departments or local partners to get involved with helping us expand rewards and prizes for students.<br /> <br /> Lang's love for the street team drives his passion to contribute and spread the word about how great it is to be a part of something special.<br /> <br /> "Collaborating with the Cleveland State Instagram account has been a significant benefit to my own page. It not only helped attract new visitors to my photography page but also created opportunities for me to collaborate with other prominent Instagram accounts," he said. "By establishing an enjoyable and professionally rewarding team, Anthony has contributed to a more vibrant campus culture."</span></span></span><br />  </p></div></div></div> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:42:15 +0000 6003456 25410 at https://www.csuohio.edu WinterLand Cleveland Welcomes the Season from Square to Square https://www.csuohio.edu/news/winterland-cleveland-welcomes-season-from-square-square <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Ice skating, holiday shopping, pop-up bars and bright lights are just a few things you can enjoy during WinterLand Downtown Cleveland (presented by K&amp;D Group).</p> <p>Donate to the <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/52a9fd65-78f3-478f-a334-8bcedd2b2db4" target="_blank">WinterLand 2023 Holiday Raffle</a> for a chance to win a 4-pack of tickets to a variety of live shows all season long – including Mariah Carey, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, The Nutcracker or A Magical Cirque Christmas! Proceeds from the raffle will help keep downtown Cleveland active and vibrant all winter.</p> <p>With much anticipation for this annual event and various downtown construction projects, attendees are encouraged to take advantage of public transit. For a complete list of RTA Park-N-Ride station locations and schedules, visit <a href="https://www.riderta.com/" target="_blank">RideRTA.com.</a> For those who wish to drive, find the perfect spot with <a href="https://www.downtowncleveland.com/parking-transit" target="_blank">Downtown Cleveland’s Parking and Transportation Guide.</a></p> <p>To learn more about WinterLand Cleveland, <a href="https://winterlandcle.com/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <p> </p></div></div></div> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:10:58 +0000 6003571 25403 at https://www.csuohio.edu Signal Cleveland: First in Your Family to Consider Attending College? https://www.csuohio.edu/news/signal-cleveland-first-in-your-family-consider-attending-college <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Navigating higher education can be challenging for anyone. Yet the paths for first-generation college students whose parents didn’t graduate from college often face extra barriers. </p> <p>Even just figuring out how to apply can be overwhelming. It’s never too early to start thinking about that next chapter.</p> <p>Read more in <a href="https://signalcleveland.org/first-in-your-family-to-think-about-attending-college-here-are-some-things-to-consider/" target="_blank">this Signal Cleveland article</a> that features advice for first-generation students from Cullin Fish, interim director of Cleveland State University’s <a href="https://www.csuohio.edu/trio/triostudent-support-services" target="_blank">TRIO Student Support Services</a>.</p> <p> </p></div></div></div> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:48:23 +0000 6003571 25402 at https://www.csuohio.edu