Homecoming 2024

Homecoming is just weeks away and we can't wait to see you. Whether you last visited campus a year ago or perhaps 10 years ago, there's never been a better time to come back.

Join us and take some time to reconnect and recharge with your fellow Vikings. We hope to see you soon! If you have questions, please reach out to us at alumni@csuohio.edu.

Tuesday, November 19

Faculty and Staff Alumni and CSU Retiree Luncheon

Location: Student Center Ballroom
Time: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

Faculty and Staff Alumni of CSU and CSU Retirees are invited to join us for a celebratory luncheon. 

Golden Apple Awards

Location: Student Center Ballroom
Time: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

This year's celebration is in conjunction with the Faculty and Staff Alumni and CSU Retirees luncheon. If you are a nominator or nominee, please register.

CSU Mandel Honors College: The Power of Storytelling for Leaders

Location: Cleveland State University Student Center 313/315
Time: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM

Please join us in celebrating the 10th anniversary of Mandel Honors College and 20 years as an Honors Program. This event will have an alumni panel presentation to celebrate our anniversary and connect students to alumni! Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Wednesday, November 20

Graduate Networking Social

Location: Student Center Atrium
Time: 4:30 PM—6:30 PM

Did you know CSU offers more than 150 graduate programs? Join the College of Graduate Studies for a free and relaxing evening of live music, hors d’oeuvres, and beverages while you connect with CSU some graduate program faculty/staff and learn about degree options, graduate assistantships, and other funding opportunities.

If you are thinking about grad school, don't miss the chance to talk to your graduate program coordinator!

Monte Ahuja College of Business: Open House with Dean Gruys

Location: NRP Property Management Room BU220
Time: 6:30 PM

Please join us as Dean Gruys hosts an Open House in the Monte Ahuja College of Business. A research update will be delivered by our faculty. Enjoy discussion, networking, and light refreshments with fellow Vikings.

Thursday, November 21

Valerie Hinton-Hannah Memorial Event

Location: Student Center Ballroom
Time: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM

We hope you will join us to celebrate the life and legacy of Mrs. Valerie Hinton Hannah.

Mrs. Valerie Hinton Hannah, Assistant Dean, Judicial Affairs Officer, and Director Student Conduct & Advocacy – retired on May 1, 2019, after 31 years of service to Cleveland State University.  She passed away on December 23, 2021.

This event will hear from friends of Mrs. Hinton-Hannah, inform of the development of a scholarship in her honor, and have light hors d'oeuvres and soft beverages.

Washkewicz College of Engineering: Open House and Distinguished Alumni Award Event

Location: The New CSU TransDigm Advanced Manufacturing Center
Time: 5:00 PM–8:00 PM

Open House & Alumni Award Celebration Reception and Program

Featuring Distinguished Alumna:
Marianne Corrao, Chemical Engineering ‘88
Executive Vice President and Co-Founding Partner
Nexus Engineering Group Inc.

Back to Levin: A Homecoming Party

Location: Roberta Steinbacher Atrium
Time: 5:00 PM–8:15 PM

Join the Levin School of Urban Affairs for a homecoming event that brings together alumni, current students, prospective students, and other friends and reconnect professors and friends.

Friday, November 22

Class of 1974 & Fenn College Reunion

Location: Mather Mansion
Time: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

Join us for a special reunion luncheon during this year’s Homecoming. Reconnect with former classmates, reminisce about your days as a CSU student and celebrate your 50th class reunion.

Saturday, November 23

CSU Basketball and Tailgate

Location: Wolstein Center
Time: 3:30 PM–7:30 PM

3:30PM Cleveland State Women vs. Ohio Dominican
5:30PM Tailgate Party starts
7:00PM Cleveland State Men vs. Kent State

Package just $45 per person and includes:

• Lower level ticket 
• Pregame Tailgate Party with food
• Two drink tickets good for beer or non-alcoholic drinks
• Limited edition pint glass

Please note, pint glasses are only available for the first 100 packages purchased.