Schedule of Events
Tuesday, october 1
The norman krumholz future of planning forum
4:00 p.m.
Roberta Steinbacher Atrium
Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs
1717 Euclid Avenue
wednesday, october 2
Homecoming breakfast celebration for viking faculty & Staff alumni
8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Elements Bistro
2300 Euclid Avenue
All CSU faculty/staff alumni are invited to stop by for an informal continental breakfast and conversations with fellow Viking alumni.
thursday, october 3
golden apple awards luncheon
Sponsored by the Young Alumni Council
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Fenn Tower Ballroom
1983 East 24th Street
Outstanding Faculty and Staff nominated by young alumni will be recognized for their teaching, mentoring, and overall support of student success. By invitation.
levin college student/alumni meet & greet and reception
Sponsored by the Young Alumni Council
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Roberta Steinbacher Atrium
Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs
1717 Euclid Avenue
Open to all Levin students, alumni, faculty/staff
homecoming parade
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Starts at Krenzler Field
1850 Chester Avenue
Deck yourself out and be part of our people powered parade—where you (and your family, friends, classmates) are the floats. Join CSU President Harlan Sands and Grand Marshall David Gilbert down Euclid Avenue leading the celebration.
vikefest
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Mather Mansion Lawn
2605 Euclid Avenue
Once the parade ends, the party begins. Fair booths, fair food, music, prizes, and games…what more can you ask for? Plenty activities to enjoy.
friday, october 4
election integrity in a time of political polarization
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cleveland Marshall College of Law
1801 Euclid Avenue
Free and open to all. Reception to follow at 5:00 p.m.
lights, camera, action: tour of cSU’s new film school
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Idea Center
1375 Euclid Avenue, Suite 600
29TH ANNUAL DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS RECEPTION AND DINNER
5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Wolstein Center
2000 Prospect Avenue
Experience the marquee alumni event of the year as we salute this year’s class of distinguished alumni. Tickets ($125) are available by calling 216.687.2078. Sponsorships are also available. Register here.
saturday, october 5
50TH ANNIVERSARY BRUNCH AND REUNION FESTIVITIES
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Mather Mansion Ballroom
2605 Euclid Avenue
Calling all 1969 Graduates—your 50th Golden Anniversary awaits your return to campus.
Join fellow classmates as we look back, peek ahead, and enjoy jovial times together. All 50th reunion attendees will receive special commemorative medallions. Yearbooks and memorabilia from times on campus will also be on display.
Free for 1969 attendees and one guest.
CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP’S 11TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
3:30 p.m.
Mather Mansion
2605 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland Public School teachers, join the Cleveland Teachers Union for a reception and homecoming celebration on CSU’s campus.
4:00 p.m. – Optional campus tour
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments
SWIMMING & LOCKER DEDICATION
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Busbey Natatorium
2451 Euclid Avenue
Join us for the Wally Morton Locker dedication ceremony and celebrate the support of 180 CSU Swimming and Diving families, friends and alumni who collectively raised $200,000 to renovate the men’s and women’s locker rooms.
campus walking tours
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Busbey Natatorium
2451 Euclid Avenue
Experience the campus today as we walk portions of CSU’s beautiful 85 acre urban campus led by student tour guides. All are invited.
A VERY VIKING ALUMNI & FAMILY PICNIC
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Mather Mansion
2605 Euclid Avenue
Calling all alumni—round up your families, friends, and former classmates to join us as we Celebrate the last picnic of the season with our hosts President Harlan and Lynn Sands. Alumni/families will enjoy festivities including fair food, fun times, live music, face painting, inflatables, and so much more. Free CSU T-shirts to the first 200 registrants.