What follows is a list of events hosted by or sponsored by the Monte Ahuja College of Business, significant holidays and important dates by semester. To see what is happening University-wide, please see the University calendar here.
Please note that not all College of Business events appear on the University calendar.
September 2023:
Monday, September 25th: Deadline for employers to register for the Business Career & Internship Expo. Learn more and get the link to register here.
Tuesday, September 26th: Pre-Business Career and Internship Expo Week Session 1: Get ready for the Business Career & Internship Expo! 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Sponsored by CrossCountry Mortgage, this event will be held in BU 220, the NRP & Millennia Property Management Center. Get the details and register here.
Wednesday, September 27th: Pre-Business Career and Internship Expo Week Session 2: Get ready for the Business Career & Internship Expo! 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Sponsored by CrossCountry Mortgage, this event will be held in BU 220, the NRP & Millennia Property Management Center. Additional details to be announced soon. Get the details and register here.
Wednesday, September 27th: Retirement Celebration for Dr. Heidi Hylton Meier from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM in the Student Center Ballroom (SC 311). Learn more and RSVP here.
Thursday, September 28th: Pre-Business Career and Internship Expo Week Session 3: Get ready for the Business Career & Internship Expo! 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Sponsored by CrossCountry Mortgage, this event will be held in BU 220, the NRP & Millennia Property Management Center. Get the details and register here.
Thursday, September 28th: Startup Essentials with our Small Business Development Center is ideal for individuals thinking about starting a business, entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to scale and learn about resources. 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Learn more and register here.
Friday, September 29th: Apply for the Business Analytics Competition! Learn more here.
Friday, September 29th: College of Engineering & Computer Science Connections Fair. Learn more here.
Saturday, September 30th: Fall Visit Day. Get the details and RSVP here.
October 2023:
Monday, October 2nd, Tuesday, October 3rd and Wednesday, October 4th: Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) Training within the Monte Ahuja College of Business. Learn more about this certification and register here.
Tuesday, October 3rd: Business Career & Internship Expo 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the Monte Ahuja College of Business (Lower Level, First Floor, Second Floor). Details are here.
Wednesday, October 4th: Canva 101. Learn how to use Canva for your business! Bring your laptop, and follow along as instructor Niki Spencer shows you how to create content, branding, and other options using Canva for your business! 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Learn more and register here.
Thursday, October 5th and Friday, October 5th: From the Office of Career Development & Exploration, the Fall Dress for Success Boutique on Wheels. Get the details and RSVP here.
Thursday, October 5th: Donuts with the Dean from 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM in our College of Business Building Lobby! Pick up a donut, have a cup of coffee on us, meet the dean and network in these informal meet and greet sessions. Each session will have faculty or staff members in the college in attendance as well and be open to questions from all attendees. No RSVPs necessary. We are there until the donuts are gone!
Sunday, October 8th through Wednesday, October 11th: Forbes Under 30 Summit
Tuesday, October 10th: Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbus Day Observed. No classes. Offices are open.
Wednesday, October 11th: Deadline for students to apply for the Ohio Export Internship Program. Students can get the details here and apply here.
Thursday, October 12th: Startup Essentials with our Small Business Development Center is ideal for individuals thinking about starting a business, entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to scale and learn about resources. 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Learn more and register here.
Sunday, October 15th: Deadline to submit for papers for the Northeast Ohio Economics Workshop on November 10th. Papers in the early stages of development are welcome and encouraged. If you are interested in presenting, please submit either an extended abstract or a working paper by Sunday, October 15th. All submissions should be emailed to noew2023@gmail.com. Please include the phrase ‘economics workshop’ in the subject line. Learn more about the event here.
Tuesday, October 17th: Sherwin-Williams will be in our college to meet students like you! From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, they will host an information table in our First Floor Lobby. Stop by to learn more about their organization - no RSVPs needed!
Tuesday, October 17th: Merchant Series #2: Accounting and Small Business with our Small Business Development Center – learn how to minimize your small business taxes while maxmizing your business profits. 9:30 AM 11:00 AM. Learn more and register here.
Wednesday, October 18th: Brand Identity & Intro to Social Media with our Small Business Development Center – an essential starting point for every small business owner whether you are starting-up your new venture or rebranding your business. 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Learn more and register here.
Thursday, October 19th: Sport & Entertainment Management Night. Employers can register here - Students should register here.
Saturday, October 21st: Deadline for companies to apply to our award-winning GlobalTarget program. Learn more and get the details here.
Tuesday, October 24th: Save the date for Best in Biz! Held from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Best in Biz will feature Alex Sukhoy as moderator. Topic and guests to be announced soon!
Wednesday, October 25th: From the Office of Career Development & Exploration, Public Interest Technology Career Fair. Get the details and RSVP here.
Thursday, October 26th: Startup Essentials with our Small Business Development Center is ideal for individuals thinking about starting a business, entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to scale and learn about resources. 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Learn more and register here.
Thursday, October 26th: Save the date for our Cornerstone Speaker Series! 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM on Zoom webinar. Details to be announced soon here.
Saturday, October 28th: Fall Visit Day. Get the details and RSVP here.
November 2023:
Wednesday, November 1st: Launch Your Business with Customer-Focused Marketing – learn about the benefits of customer-focused marketing – 12:00 PM to 1 PM. Learn more and register here.
Thursday, November 2nd: Donuts with the Dean from 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM in our College of Business Building Lobby! Pick up a donut, have a cup of coffee on us, meet the dean and network in these informal meet and greet sessions. Each session will have faculty or staff members in the college in attendance as well and be open to questions from all attendees. No RSVPs necessary. We are there until the donuts are gone!
Thursday, November 2nd through Saturday, November 4th: 10th Startup Vikes. Learn more about Startup Vikes and register here.
Friday, November 3rd: Discover CSU Day is a special event for transfer students. Get the details and RSVP here.
Tuesday, November 7th: Merchant Series #3: Improve your Business Online Visibility in 2024 with our Small Business Development Center – learn learn what you need to outrank your competition successfully and get gound online! 9:30 AM 11:00 AM. Learn more and register here.
Wednesday, November 8th: Ohio Society of CPAs High School Accounting Day! Additional details and RSVP to come soon!
Thursday, November 9th: Startup Essentials with our Small Business Development Center is ideal for individuals thinking about starting a business, entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to scale and learn about resources. 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Learn more and register here.
Friday, November 10th: Veterans Day Observed - University Holiday. No classes.
Friday, November 10th: Northeast Ohio Economics Workshop from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM in the Student Center Ballroom (Third Floor). Learn more about this event here. Registration to open soon.
Friday, November 10th through Saturday, November 11th: The Ohio Collegiate Sales Competition. More information to follow.
Saturday, November 11th through Sunday, November 19th: Homecoming Week. More information to follow.
Tuesday, November 14th: It's the Weston Ideation Lab Holiday Pop-Up Shop from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Student Center Atrium. Stop by, shop your fellow Cleveland State students, faculty and staff who are entrepreneurs and small business owners. Additional details to be available soon!
Wednesday, November 15th: Canva 101. Learn how to use Canva for your business! Bring your laptop, and follow along as instructor Niki Spencer shows you how to create content, branding, and other options using Canva for your business! 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Learn more and register here.
Thursday, November 16th: Save the date for our Cornerstone Speaker Series! 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM on Zoom webinar. Details to be announced soon here.
Thursday, November 16th: Join us as we induct alumni into our Business Alumni Hall of Fame. 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Additional details to be announced soon. View the current Hall of Fame here.
Thursday, November 23rd through Sunday, November 26th: Thanksgiving Recess - No classes and university offices are closed.
Thursday, November 30th: Startup Essentials with our Small Business Development Center is ideal for individuals thinking about starting a business, entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to scale and learn about resources. 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Learn more and register here.
Thursday, November 30th: eCommerce: Selling Digital Goods and Serviceswith our Small Business Development Center – learn how to navigate the ever-evolving world of eCommerce. 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Learn more and register here.
December 2023:
Thursday, December 7th: Donuts with the Dean from 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM in our College of Business Building Lobby! Pick up a donut, have a cup of coffee on us, meet the dean and network in these informal meet and greet sessions. Each session will have faculty or staff members in the college in attendance as well and be open to questions from all attendees. No RSVPs necessary. We are there until the donuts are gone!
Thursday, December 7th: Business Seniors Celebration - Sponsored by CrossCountry Mortgage from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Additional details to be announced soon.
Friday, December 8th: Last day of classes for the Fall 2023 Semester
Monday, December 11th through Saturday, December 16th: Final Exams
Wednesday, December 13th: Launch Your Business with Customer-Focused Marketing – learn about the benefits of customer-focused marketing – 12:00 PM to 1 PM. Learn more and register here.
Thursday, December 14th: Startup Essentials with our Small Business Development Center is ideal for individuals thinking about starting a business, entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to scale and learn about resources. 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Learn more and register here.
Saturday, December 16th: Fall 2023 Commencement
Wednesday, December 20th: Canva 101. Learn how to use Canva for your business! Bring your laptop, and follow along as instructor Niki Spencer shows you how to create content, branding, and other options using Canva for your business! 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Learn more and register here.
2024:
Monday, January 15th: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - University Holiday - no classes and offices are closed.
Tuesday, January 16th: First day of classes for the Spring 2024 Semester.
Tuesday, January 16th: Merchant Series #4: All things Legal for Small Businesses with our Small Business Development Center – talk all things Legal with an attorney from the Cleveland Metro Bar Association! 9:30 AM 11:00 AM. Learn more and register here.
Tuesday, January 30th: Property Management NRP/Millennia Information Session 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the NRP & Millennia Property Management Center (BU 220). Learn from professionals within the industry about one of the latest majors that we offer (Property Management), what internships and career positions are available in this growing field and possibly land one yourself. RSVPs to open soon!
Tuesday, February 13th: Merchant Series #5: Intro to Content Creation with our Small Business Development Center – learn the basics of how to create content for your business using your phone and computer! 9:30 AM 11:00 AM. Learn more and register here.
Wednesday, February 28th: From the Office of Career Development & Exploration, Professional and Graduate School Career Fair. Details to be announced soon.
Friday, March 1st: Discover CSU Day. Additional details and RSVP to come soon!
Wednesday, March 6th: From the Office of Career Development & Exploration, Campus-Wide Career Fair. Details to be announced soon.
Tuesday, March 12th: Merchant Series #6: Intro to Canva with our Small Business Development Center – learn the basics of Canva and how to get started making marketing tools and content for your small business. 9:30 AM 11:00 AM. Learn more and register here.
Tuesday, April 16th: Merchant Series #7: TBA with our Small Business Development Center – hear from an industry expert who will bring a relevant topic of education to us that is important to your small business growth. 9:30 AM 11:00 AM. Learn more and register here.
Saturday, April 20th: Spring Open House. Additional details and RSVP to come soon!
Friday, May 3rd: Last day of classes for the Spring 2024 Semester.
Saturday, May 4th through Friday, May 10th: Final Exam Week
Saturday, May 11th: Commencement
Tuesday, May 14th: Merchant Series #8: TBA with our Small Business Development Center – hear from an industry expert who will bring a relevant topic of education to us that is important to your small business growth. 9:30 AM 11:00 AM. Learn more and register here.
Friday, June 21st: Summer at CSU Visit Day. Additional details and RSVP to come soon!
Friday, July 26th: Summer at CSU Visit Day. Additional details and RSVP to come soon!