alumni homecoming Schedule
take a virtual campus tour
Start at Mather Mansion and take a trip around campus, revisiting some familiar places and exploring new campus hotspots. You’ll be surprised how much Cleveland State has changed! Take the tour here.

Sunday, November 13
Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
CSU Theatre Department Fall Musical: An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett’s luck sharply shifts when Todd’s thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up… and the carnage has only just begun! Directed by Russ Borski & Holly Holsinger.
2:00 PM
Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square
Click here for tickets. Alums and family members get $5 tix with code SWE
Monday, November 14
Fill the Trunk (Nov 14-18)
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Student Center
CSU Faculty and Staff
Tuesday, November 15
Holiday Pop-Up Shopping Event
Start your holiday shopping early at the Weston Ideation Lab Pop-Up Shop! Held on the first floor of the Student Center Atrium during Homecoming Week, this is an opportunity for Cleveland State students, faculty, staff, and alumni to showcase their businesses. Learn more here.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Student Center Atrium
Alumni and friends welcome
Networking Event
The offices of Career Development and Exploration and Alumni Affairs are planning a networking event for select students and young alumni. Invitation only, contact alumni@csuohio.edu with questions.
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Audience
Invitation only
24TH ROBERT THÜRMER PEOPLE’S ART SHOW
Our signature event returns this fall! The 24th Robert Thürmer People’s Art Show is a non-juried, uncensored exhibition, celebrating diversity and imagination. This biennial exhibit was renamed in perpetuity to acknowledge the contributions and 30 years of service of former gallery director, Robert Thürmer. The exhibition is open to everyone and all entries will be exhibited. Read more here.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 12:00 - 5:00 PM
The Galleries at CSU
FINANCIAL HEALTH OF COMMUNITY BASED DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS, A CONVERSATION WITH THE URBAN INSTITUTE
Join the College of Education and Public Affairs at Cleveland State University for a conversation with members of the Urban Institute as they discuss the findings of the study. Urban Institute is a leading research organization dedicated to developing evidence-based insights that improve people’s lives and strengthen communities. Read more here.
4:00 - 5:30 PM
College of Education and Public Affairs
Wednesday, November 16
Faculty and Staff Alumni and CSU Retiree Breakfast
An annual breakfast celebration for our faculty and staff members who are also alumni. This year we are also inviting those who have retired from CSU. Join us for a chance to connect with current or retired Viking employees to hear from University leadership and celebrate a place that is both alma mater and workplace.
8:30 - 10:30 am
Student Center Ballroom
Audience
Faculty and staff alumni of CSU and CSU retirees.
College of Business Cornerstone Speaker Series: Digital Marketing
The Monte Ahuja College of Business Cornerstone Speaker Series is where theory meets practice. Intended to be an interactive and engaging conversation led by faculty experts paired with forward-thinking industry leaders who share their knowledge and best practices for operating in today’s ever-changing business environment. The topic for our November 2022 webinar is Digital Marketing, led by Dr. Subrina Lu.
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Audience
Our alumni, faculty, staff and over 600 local industry professionals who have attended our previous webinars.
SPORT & ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT NIGHT 2022
Part career fair, part networking and 100% Sport and Entertainment Management focused. All CSU students are welcome to join us for Sport & Entertainment Management Night. Students – you will get to meet up with local favorites like our very own Cleveland Cavs, Charge and other local sport and entertainment firms, network and learn more about what they look for in employees and their industry.
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Audience
Students and prospective employers in the industry.
Graduate Student Networking Social
Prospective students and alumni interested in learning about graduate programs at Cleveland State University are invited to campus for a free evening of live music, hors d’oeuvre, and wine and beer to connect with faculty, program coordinators, current students, and alumni from graduate programs across the university. CSU offers more than 150 graduate programs. Meet faculty and staff from these programs, hear about degree options, and learn about graduate assistantships and other scholarship opportunities. Click here for more information.
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Student Center Atrium
Audience
Prospective students and alumni interested in learning about graduate programs at Cleveland State University
Thursday, November 17
CSU2U 2.0 CLE
Come home to Cleveland State’s campus to hear about exciting new developments at CSU and the direction of our CSU 2.0 strategic plan from President Laura Bloomberg, PhD and other CSU leadership. Join us to learn about CSU’s place in the Cleveland community, innovative research and academic progress, programming to support the student experience, and other exciting changes taking place on campus. Learn more about how we – and you – are poised to make a difference in the lives of students and Cleveland itself. Space is limited. Registration required.
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Student Center Ballroom
Audience
CSU Alumni and friends of the University
Registration Required
Friday, November 18
50th Reunion Luncheon
Celebrating the Class of 1972 with luncheon and remarks by President Bloomberg. Yearbooks and memorabilia will also be on display. Invitation only. Please contact the alumni team to RSVP or with questions at alumni@csuohio.edu or 216.687.2078
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fenn Tower Ballroom
Class of 1972 alumni and their guests can register here.
Campus Tours
See the current campus and hear a little about student life from one of the CSU tour guides.
Times available vary
CSU Campus
Pre-Game Party and Basketball Game
Join Viking fans for a pre-game party before the 7pm Homecoming Basketball Game against Arkansas Pine-Bluff! This ticketed event will grant access to the pre-game activities, food, and a ticket to the game!
5:30 Party and Game at 7:00 pm
Wolstein Center
Audience
CSU community, alumni and friends
Saturday, November 19
CSU BLACK ALUMNI AND STUDENT DRESS FOR SUCCESS NETWORKING SESSION
Cleveland State University Department of Africana Studies, in partnership with the CSU Alumni Association and Career Development and Exploration Center, Presents
CSU Black Alumni & Student Dress for Success Networking Session. This event aims to introduce CSU students to successful CSU alumni to build mentoring relationships and establish professional networks for career opportunities. For more information contact Prester Pickett, M.F.A., Coordinator of the Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center, at (216) 687-3656 or p.pickett@csuohio.edu.
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Berkman Hall (BH) 1899 E. 22nd Street, Rm. 137
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