Editor's Note

Beginning with this month’s edition, Connect U will be released on the third Thursday of each month. Any content to be considered for future editions should be submitted no later than the second Thursday of each month to m.g.lupica@csuohio.edu with the subject line “Connect U Submission.” (Please note that, as much as we would love to publish every submission, not all are guaranteed to be included in the newsletter.) 

"We are explorers. We are innovators. We are catalysts. We are Cleveland State University."

CSU President Laura Bloomberg delivered her 2023 State of University address at the Glasscock Ballroom in the Student Center on October 5. Watch the video to learn about the progress CSU has made over the past twelve months and the exciting plans we have for the future.

The Beth E. Mooney Center for Transformative Leadership at CSU is Now Open

Made possible by a generous gift from KeyBank, the Center opened its doors on October 2 to plenty of pomp and circumstance.

Levin Showcase Recap

A major networking event took place at CSU’s Levin College of Public Affairs and Education as part of a private, invite-only research showcase.

Division of Student Belonging and Success

CSU just launched the new Division of Student Belonging and Success that will realign several existing programs and initiatives to create a greater synergy amongst all students. 

Poster Session Highlights Importance of Undergraduate Research

After three months of intensive research by more than 50 students, they had the opportunity to show off their work to fellow students, faculty and staff during the 2023 Undergraduate Research Poster Session.

CSU Hosts Special Olympics Unified Athlete Program 

Following a successful basketball clinic in February, CSU's College of Health once again hosted athletes from the Special Olympics unified athlete program to learn the game of lacrosse and other fun outdoor sports on September 26. 

Building Name Changes 

A few name changes have been incorporated into our campus map, including:

• The Galleries at CSU (AG) is no longer being leased and was removed 
• Center for Innovation in Medical Professions (IM) has been changed to College of Health (CH)

CSU's Midori Lebron Honored 

CSU’s Director of First Year and Exploratory Advising Midori Lebron made the list of “Top 100 Latinos Cleveland Must Know." 

CSU Shows Out Big on Crain’s 20 in their Twenties

The latest members of this year’s class have been released, and CSU was represented well with four former alumni making their mark in this year’s installment. They include: 
 
Bakita Hill (Law) 
Timothy Lewis (Communications) 
Ryan Sarkis (BBA-Information Systems) 
Anne Tillie (MPA-Levin) 
 
Congratulations to each of them for making CSU proud and for their hard work and dedication in their respective careers! 

Seven Alumni Make Forbes 30 under 30 List

Forbes Magazine released their most recent group of 30 under 30. CSU was well-represented with seven Vikings making the list.

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It is important to take the necessary steps to prevent an attacker from breaking into your system and altering your files. This includes using a strong and varied password, practicing caution when using social media and keeping your devices locked when not in use. If you have any questions, please contact the IS&T Security Team. 

The 8th Annual “Food for Fines” is underway and goes through November 10. If you have incurred a CSU parking citation anytime between March 1-November 10, 2023, you can receive up to a $45 credit toward the citation amount if you donate a minimum of 96 ounces of peanut butter. Drop off your donation at the Parking and Transportation Office in Berkman Hall (BH) 115 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. now through November 10.

Cirque Du Soleil: CORTEO is headed to the Wolstein Center from Wednesday, November 22 – Sunday, November 26. CSU faculty and staff can receive 20% off opening night, which begins at 7:30 p.m. here.

Join the CSUPD and CSU Rec Center to learn self-defense tactics. In this two-part training course, students will learn risk reduction strategies and basic principles of defense led by a certified R.A.D. instructor. Both sessions are required. This class is open to all women-identifying members of our CSU community. Learn more here.

Learn about Naloxone

Cleveland State University has joined the growing list of Ohio colleges and universities that are making Naloxone (commonly referred to as Narcan) – an opioid reversal drug – available on campus to help prevent overdose deaths.

10 Cleveland Fall Backdrops

With fall in full swing, check out these ten amazing backdrops that define beauty in and around the city of Cleveland, courtesy of our friends at Destination Cleveland.

• NSWC Crane Rapidly Strengthens Relationship with Cleveland State University, Named New Employer of the Year
• Steubenville Teacher Honored for Work With STEM Academy
• Who is Bernie Moreno? Meet the Ohio Car Tycoon Who Could End Up Getting Elected to the U.S. Senate
• YSU College Comeback Program
• Change in the District: Playhouse Square Debuts New Marquees and Gallery

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