CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 24-OCTOBER 1 CSUALUMNI.COM/HOMECOMING 2016 EVENTS MARKED WITH THIS SYMBOL REQUIRE ONLINE REGISTRATION AT WWW.CSUALUMNI.COM/HOMECOMING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Wolf Lecture— Viking Days: Take Me Out to a Pre-Homecoming opportunity the Ballgame! Sponsored by: College of Education Join fellow Vikings for an evening out and Human Services' Center for at Progressive Field as the Cleveland Educational Leadership Indians take on the Chicago White Sox for a fan-packed experience. “The Prize” author Dale Russakoff Cracker Jack not included, but highly will share insights after 28 years as recommended. a reporter for the Washington Post covering politics, education, and 7 p.m.; $25 adults/$15 children 3-12. social policy. 9-11 a.m.; Union Club 1211 Euclid Avenue Homecoming “Kick-off” CSU Men’s Soccer v. Valparaiso Come cheer on your Vikings. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 7 p.m.; Krenzler Field The Happiest of Hours MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Join other Viking alumni in your area to celebrate Homecoming from afar Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel and unite in kindred spirits. Honors College Reception Regional Homecoming Happy Hours Honors College alumni and current are being planned for alumni around students are invited to join program the country. faculty and staff in the new Honors College Lounge to tour the spaces, (check www.csualumni.com/ enjoy refreshments and converse with homecoming for the schedule) the Dean. 5-7 p.m.; 102 Main Classroom Building Monte Ahuja College of Business Levin College of Urban Affairs Alumni Speaker Series All-Alumni Reception – “Energy in the 21st Century” Meet & Greet the New Dean Clean. Renewable. Solar. Wind. Shale…. Connect with Levin alumni and meet The landscape for energy is changing the new Dean of the college: rapidly. Attend this panel and gain Dr. Roland Anglin insights from some energy experts. 5:30-7 p.m.; College of Urban Affairs, Perspectives from an international scale, Roberta Steinbacher Atrium finance, and legal will all be explored. Panelists: Dave Fornari, Deloitte Eminence Fellow; Steve Percy, Former Chair and CEO of BP America; David Nash, Partner Share Your Words: A Reunion at McMahon DeGulis LLP; Craig Leone, of English Department Students Wealth Management Advisor, Merrill Lynch and Faculty 5:30 p.m.; Business 118 Enjoy a reception with us, share your stories, and listen to an exclusive performance by Small Batch, a folk/ rock/bluegrass band led by Cleveland Scene award winner and CSU English TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 graduate Brendan O’Malley. Coffee and Donut Open House FREE, please RSVP to the English for Alumni Currently Employed Department (216-687-3951). at CSU 6 p.m.; Mather Mansion Ballroom Join fellow faculty and staff, who also happen to be Viking alumni, over coffee and donuts. 8:30-10 a.m.; Elements Bistro WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 “Tea Time Topic: Zika Virus Update” presented by the Golden Apple Awards Luncheon School of Nursing The Young Alumni Council will honor Join us for tea/coffee and pastries while outstanding faculty and staff nominated learning what you need to know about by recent alumni. the spread/care of the Zika virus. 12-1:30 p.m.; Fenn Ballroom I By Invitation 4-5 p.m.; CIMP 112 (Continuing Nursing Education hours — see csualumni.com/ homecoming for details) All CSU & C|M|LAW Alumni Reunion and Reception Celebration Wednesday, September 28 All alumni are invited to return to Register in advance for prizes and campus to enjoy a fun evening filled discounts. with food, refreshments, laughter and Classes Recognized: exciting entertainment. • 1966 • 1996 Enjoy a “Taste of Cleveland” as we • 1971 • 2001 serve favorite dishes from throughout • 1976 • 2006 the city. • 1981 • 2011 Reunion Classes will be recognized • 1986 • 2016 with special reunion mementoes • 1991 including Golden Anniversary 5-7:30 p.m.; Student Center Ballroom Medallions for the Class of 1966. $15 advance registration/$25 at door— Come on your own, bring the family, or Includes food and beverage tickets. gather up old classmates for a reunion Department & group within the reunion. reunions encouraged. Homecoming Parade & VikeFest Thursday, September 29 It may not be as flowery as the Rose Once the parade ends, the party Bowl, but our People-Powered Parade begins. Fair booths, food trucks, is just as much fun. music, prizes, and games…what more Deck yourself out and be part of the could you ask for? Celebrate your parade — where you (and your family/ Viking pride with classmates, family friends) are the floats. and friends immediately following the parade. Plenty of food, children’s Participate with students or march activities, and an alumni beer garden with fellow alumni. Create your own to keep you engaged. sign or costume. 7-9 p.m.; Mather Mansion; Open to all All alumni are invited to march or enjoy from the sidelines along the parade route. Check-in at 6 p.m. at Krenzler Field. Parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m. and ends at VikeFest on the front lawn of Campus Tours Mather Mansion. Experience CSU today through a Sign up in advance to participate and guided tour. receive a free T-shirt. 4-5 p.m. 6 p.m.; Check-in at Krenzler Field 6:30 p.m.; Parade begins Kickin’ It at Krenzler— GoBabyGo Car Modification Women’s Soccer v. Wright State Workshop and Demonstration Wednesday 7 p.m.; Krenzler Field THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Men’s Lacrosse Green & White Scrimmage Come experience CSU’s newest varsity sport — lacrosse — and see the team in action as they prepare for the season ahead. 4-6 p.m.; Krenzler Field Open to al GoBabyGo l is a national movement promoting mobility using low-cost, high-impact technologies. Participating alumni will have the opportunity to modify battery- operated ride-on cars and other toys used to enhance everyday activities for children who otherwise cannot move or play. 4-6 p.m.; CIMP (registration required) All Alumni Invited Sponsored by the Washkewicz College of Engineering, College of Sciences and Health Professions, RePlay For Kids. Washkewicz College of SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 Engineering Alumni Gathering Join fellow Engineering alumni and Splash Bash friends at VikeFest, the biggest party of Homecoming Weekend. Swimming alumni and students join Stop by the beer garden to visit with together for the annual Splash Bash fellow alumni, faculty and staff. at Busbey Natatorium. 7-9 p.m.; Mather Mansion 7:30 a.m. thru Lunch Viking Night Out: Young Alumni Tailgate You don’t need a football team to enjoy tailgating. Join other young alumni in the beer garden for some "Swing State: Why Ohio traditional tailgating fun. Sponsored Matters in National Elections” by the Young Alumni Council. This continuing legal education 7-9 p.m.; Mather Mansion program will focus on Ohio’s critical role in the 2016 election. Speakers include C|M|LAW alumni and faculty active in politics. This program will be followed by a showing of the movie “Swing State,” a documentary about the 2006 Ohio gubernatorial FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 election and, specifically, C|M|LAW Interim Dean Lee Fisher’s race for 26th Annual Distinguished Lieutenant Governor. Alumni Awards 8:30 a.m. Registration; Program begins Experience the marquee alumni at 9 a.m. A C|M|LAW Homecoming event of the year as we salute this Reunion Lunch follows. year’s class of distinguished alumni. Law Building, Moot Court Room. Read their bios at csualumni.com. All invited. CLE credit available for Tickets ($125) are available by calling attorneys. (216) 687-2078. Table sponsorships also available. Sponsored by C|M|LAW Cleveland-Marshall College of Law 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Wolstein Center Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Homecoming Reunion Luncheon Join fellow C|M|LAW alumni for a lunch honoring all alumni, especially those celebrating class reunions. 12:30 p.m.; Law Building Celebrate Community Outreach and Our 30th Cohort Doctoral Studies Program, Ph.D. in Urban Education, College of Education and Human Services Meet a panel of current students who are making the Cleveland area even greater through education- based community outreach. Join us for light refreshments as we celebrate 2016’s incoming doctoral students. Family and friends are CSU Recreation Center welcome. Homecoming 5k The popular Mid-Town 5k event has RSVP: [email protected], changed hands and our fine folks at or call 216-687-4697. FREE. CSU Rec Services will be running 1–3 p.m.; Julka Hall Atrium the race. Pre-registered participants will receive T-shirts, refreshments and goody bags. This event is always a favorite among students and alumni. Alumni v. Alumni 8 a.m. Race day registration Basketball Game and pre-registered race check-in Once a Viking, always a Viking. All at the Recreation Center former CSU men’s basketball players 9 a.m. Race starts in front of Recreation are invited back to join Coach Waters Center to relive some memories and forge $20 CSU affiliation, $25 non-CSU new ones on the hard court. affiliation, $30 day of 2 p.m.; Woodling Gym Children’s Museum & CIMP Open House CSU was recently named the study site and major hub for GoBabyGo, a national movement to promote mobility across the lifespan. See GoBabyGo cars in action along with other student/faculty projects related to universal design and assistive technologies. Additionally, there will be a variety of exhibits, research posters, Viking Women’s Soccer v. NKU information booths, demos, 4 p.m.; Krenzler Field workshops, and performances focused on mobility and accessibility. Sigma Phi Epsilon-Lambda 12:30-2:30 p.m.; CIMP Tau Delta Alumni and Sponsored by: Children’s Museum of Undergraduate Reception Cleveland, College of Sciences and Health By Invitation Only Professions, Washkewicz College of Engineering, College of Liberal Arts and Social RSVP to: Dave Huiett ‘66 Sciences.