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Viking Traditions Book Viking Traditions Book I VIKING TRADITIONS BOOK VIKING TRADITIONS BOOK II CSU is an AA/EO institution. © 2013 Cleveland State University 13-00476 / 3,000 Alma Mater NEAR THE SHORES OF GReat Lift your voices, Lake Erie, JOIN THE CHORUS GRAND FOR ALL TO VIEW, 'TIL OUR WORK IS THROUGH. PROUDLY stands OUR ALMA MateR, HAIL TO THEE, OUR ALMA MateR, Noble CSU. Hail, all hail CSU! Fight Song Dear Fellow Vikings: O HAIL THE , It is our privilege to present you with the first volume of The Viking Traditions Book. Green and White FOR OUR COLORS WE SHALL FIGHT! While we only spend a few years here at Cleveland State, after our time on campus ends we will head into the world surrounded by a community of thousands of fellow Vikings. We may end up in different places, TO battLE, VIKINGS ALL, but when we see each other we know we share common experiences and memories. We know that we are True Vikings. WE'LL SOUND THE Viking trumpet call! The Viking Traditions Book is meant to serve as a scrapbook of your time at CSU and as a checklist of items WE ALwaYS WILL DEFEND to complete before you graduate. Everything is do-able at any point during your time at CSU. THE faITHFULLY; This is your school. This is your city. Have fun! Make the most of your time at CSU and take pride in the fact Pride of Cleveland that you are a True Vike! FOR CLEVELAND State we'll fight on to a victory! Sincerely, Allison Dumski & Arit Umana Viking Traditions Book Co-Chairs 1 VIKING TRADITIONS BOOK VIKING TRADITIONS BOOK 2 The History of Cleveland State 1964 Gov. James Rhodes signs legislation University Center Atrium opens (commonly Cleveland-Marshall College of Law University Library acquires its two 2008 Renovated Main Classroom University inaugurates annual creating Cleveland State University as referred to as “The Cage”) celebrates its 100th anniversary millionth item building opens scholarship event — Radiance, CSU Ohio’s seventh state university 1977 Prince Charles receives Honorary Cleveland State offers the nation’s first 2004 First Honors Program classes begin University Center razed; construction Realizing the Promise 1965 First Cleveland State students Doctor of Laws Degree master’s degree in diversity management Campus411 opens, providing students of new Student Center begins CSU and NEOMED collaborate on attend class Law Building dedicated 1998 New buildings for the Monte Ahuja with a one-stop center for registration, Ground broken for College of Education medical education initiative to train primary care physicians for urban areas 1966 Dr. Harold Enarson named first College of Urban Affairs established College of Business and Department of records, billing and financial aid and Human Services building president Health Sciences open University raises $10.5 million for 2009 Dr. Ronald M. Berkman named 2012 CSU Arts Campus opens; 1981 Science and Research Center collaboration with Cleveland Play House College of Education added dedicated 75th anniversary of the Co-op and scholarships and programs, setting a sixth president Engineering programs new record and PlayhouseSquare brings theater, First CSU Alumni Award presented; first 1984 Former Cleveland State Trustee 2010 Alumnus Bill Julka gives $6 million art and dance programs to Allen Theatre CSU alumni reunion CSU switches from quarters to semesters College of Arts and Sciences reconfigured for scholarships; newly opened College of Joseph E. Cole donates the Cleveland and Middough Building as College of Liberal Arts and Social Education and Human Services building 1967 First graduate degree programs Press Library to Cleveland State 1999 Alumni Association website goes live Sciences and College of Science is named Julka Hall Phase one of Campus Village opens; offered in Education, Engineering, 1986 Men’s basketball team wins 2000 Maxine Goodman Levin College of expansion of campus’ north side is Chemistry and Mathematics AMCU championship and post-season Urban Affairs moves into new building 2005 Convocation Center renamed Student Center and Euclid Commons Cleveland’s largest residential in honor of Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein residence hall open development in 30 years 1969 Cleveland-Marshall School of Law tournament 10th anniversary of Distinguished Alumni becomes sixth college of Cleveland 1988 Dr. John A. Flower named third Awards; CSUAA endows Distinguished Multi-million dollar remake of campus begins CSU and Cleveland Schools collaborate on 2013 U.S. News & World Report ranks State University president Alumni Awards Leadership Scholarship CSUAA celebrates 50 years of Campus International School CSU within the top 10 percent of more First doctoral programs incorporation College of Science renamed College of than 3,000 universities in its “National 1990 Music and Communication 2001 Dr. Michael Schwartz named fifth University” category Science Building dedicated Building opens president 2006-08 Admission Standards phased in Sciences and Health Professions; over three years independent School of Nursing CSU welcomes the largest freshman 1971 University Tower (now Rhodes Tower) 1991 Convocation Center opens 2002 Six faculty win prestigious Fulbright established class in history — 1,800 students and Main Classroom Building dedicated Scholar awards, ranking Cleveland State 2006 Grand openings of Fenn Tower, 1993 Dr. Claire Van Ummersen named 2 third in the nation Recreation Center and East Garage 20th anniversary of Distinguished A division of Cleveland’s MC STEM High 1972 Enrollment jumps from 5,000 fourth president Alumni Awards School for students studying science, students in 1966 to 15,000; faculty 1996 Alumnus Matt Ghaffari receives An economic impact report reveals that 2007 Parker Hannifin Administration technology, engineering and math opens increase from 90 to 450 in 2001, Cleveland State pumped $254 Center opens 2011 Alumnus Monte Ahuja makes the the silver medal during the Olympics in largest gift commitment in CSU history on the CSU campus 1973 Dr. Walter B. Waetjen named Atlanta for Greco-Roman wrestling million and 2,997 jobs into the Northeast CSU reaches 100,000 alumni Ohio economy $10 million for scholarships and an CSU unveils plans for a new Health second president 1997 New College of Law Library is dedicated CSUAA updates strategic plan/mission Professions Building. (Name TBD.) West Center Extended Campus endowed faculty chair; Monte Ahuja 1974 A History of Fenn College is 2003 statement/bylaws and discontinues dues, University embarks on image advertising opens in Westlake College of Business named in his honor published by G. Brooks Earnest campaign featuring faculty and students creating open membership Woodling Gym dedicated 3 VIKING TRADITIONS BOOK VIKING TRADITIONS BOOK 4 Student Government About SAA The Student Government Association is the voice of students at Cleveland State. The Student Alumni Association is a campus organization run by students, for students. Together, we build traditions, create pride, and enable students to own their space and SAA helps you connect and engage with Cleveland State University through events and own their experience on campus! leadership opportunities. Our purpose is to listen to student needs and concerns, to represent the interests of the student What separates us from other student organizations? Our network! We also help you form relationships population, and to provide information and opportunities for involvement on campus. We work as a bridge with CSU alumni. SAA members receive invitations and access to exclusive CSU Alumni Association- to University administration and faculty to ensure that the welfare and educational interests of students sponsored events — social networking, career development, and community activities. are incorporated into the goals and policies of the University. Our other programs and events include: From our Executive Board and Cabinet of Directors to our Senate, SGA is comprised of members that Homecoming Parade and Tailgate T-Shirt Tuesday represent students in all areas of University and student life. These areas include Senators from all the colleges as well as residence halls, student organizations, and at-large positions. Our members work Almost Alumni Dinners College Colors Day to represent students in their specific areas as well as work on the projects that SGA has decided to Flashback Friday Students Helping Students undertake as a whole. Tomorrow Made Possible Presidential Ambassadors We have open positions with modest scholarships and always are looking to hear from you, so stop by our office on the second floor of the Student Center (SC217/218) or connect with specific members through We are proud to bring you the Viking Traditions book! For more information, like us on Facebook www.CSUSGA.com. Our Senate meetings are open to the public and are usually held on the first and third (www.facebook.com/csusaa) or follow us on Twitter (@Viking_4_life). Fridays of the month. For more information, like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/CSUSGA) or follow us on Twitter (@sga4CSU). 5 VIKING TRADITIONS BOOK VIKING TRADITIONS BOOK 6 Pride & Traditions Graduation Checklist INSTRUCTIONS: Complete 50/75 CSU traditions with proof to the Student Government Association and you will be rewarded the ‘True Viking’ award and recognized at Graduation. MUST COMPLETE AND HavE PROOF OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO RECEIVE A SPECIAL TOKEN at GRADuation: Take a picture in the CSU photo booth Join Greek Life Springfest Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Attend each of the following CABsino sporting events: Attend a Late Night
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