Homecoming 2025
November 17, 2025 — November 23, 2025
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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.
Friday, November 14
Friendsgiving: Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Honors College
Location: Trinity Cathedral Grand Hall
Time: 4:30- 7:00 p.m.
Audience: Honors College students, alumni, and friends
The Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Honors College invite you to our second annual Friendsgiving Potluck! Questions? email Liz at d.kravanya@csuohio.edu.
Tuesday, November 18
Graduate Student Recruitment Networking Event
Location: Student Center
Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Audience: Prospective students and alumni interested in learning about graduate programs at Cleveland State University
Meet faculty and staff from these programs, hear about degree options, and learn about graduate assistantships and other scholarship opportunities.
Wednesday, November 19
Monte Ahuja College of Business Open House
Location: Monte Ahuja College of Business
Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Audience: CSU Community, Alumni and friends
Connect with faculty, students, and alumni as we celebrate the achievements and impact of our College community. Hear inspiring stories of success from alumni and faculty and meet representatives from a few of our Business Student Organizations to learn how today’s Vikings are building their future.
Pre-Game Party & Men's Basketball Game
Location: Wolstein Center
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Audience: CSU Community, Alumni and friends
This ticketed event will grant access to the pre-game activities, food, and a ticket to the game!
Thursday, November 20
Golden Apple Awards and Faculty & Staff Alumni & CSU Retirees Luncheon
Location: Student Center Ballroom
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Audience: Faculty and Staff Alumni, CSU Retirees, Golden Apple Award Winners and nominators
Annual celebration for faculty and staff members who are also alumni and those who have retired from CSU. HR will present the Associates of the Univeristy. Golden Apple Awards will also be presented.
Weston Founders' Forum
Featured Speaker: Bilal S. Akram, founder Code Media Group
Location: Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Weston Ideation Lab, 1860 East 18th Street, Room 308
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Audience: Students, faculty, and the community
The Monte Ahuja College of Business, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship's Weston Ideation Lab Founders’ Forum is a dynamic speaker series where visionary company leaders share the real stories behind their entrepreneurial journeys.
Washkewicz College of Engineering Homecoming Reception
Location: Student Center Ballroom
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Audience: WCOE Alumni & Friends
Please join us for a special celebration honoring two remarkable leaders in the field of engineering:
Anthony DiGeronimo
Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Civil Engineering Technology, Class of 1979
Dr. Stephen F. Duffy, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE
Retiring Chair, Department of Civil Engineering
Friday, November 21
Homecoming Reunion (invitation only)
Location: Mather Mansion
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Audience: Alumni of Fenn College, Class of 1975 (50th), and the Classes of 1964-69 (students during CSU founding) and their guests.
Celebrating the alumni of Fenn College, CSU Class of 1975 50th Reunion, and the 60th Anniversary of CSU's founding.
Saturday, November 22
Viking Crew 25th Anniversary Celebration
Location: Viking Pub House
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Audience: Alumni and Friends
Join fellow CSU Rowing Alumni and Friends of Viking Crew at the Viking Public House on campus at CSU. Guests can socialize, reminisce on the 25 years of team history and meet the current team members. A new display made from the now retired shell of a rowing relic will be unveiled and permanently enshrined at the Viking Public House!